Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng New Year in different countries.
Write a le@er to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebra;ons in your country
Some people believe that advertising manipulates consumers into buying unnecessary products. Discuss the reasons why advertising can be so powerful and what measures can be taken to protect consumers.
Some people believe that the increasing number of vehicles is one of the biggest problems facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigge challenge . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries people buy far more food than they need. As a result, a large amount of food is thrown away. Why do you think peole buy too much food? What could be done to reduce the amount of food that people throw away? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The percentage of overweight children children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last decade. discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Many FPTU students use their phones and laptops to play games during the English lessons. What problems does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?
Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. What problems do it creates? How could this situation be improved?
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions per capita in four countries—Britain, Portugal, Italy, and Sweden—between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK had the highest CO2 emissions throughout the period, while Portugal had the lowest. In 1967, the United Kingdom and Sweden had the highest levels of CO2 emissions. However, over the 40-year span, emissions decreased for both countries. In the UK, CO2 emissions declined slightly until 1977, followed by a more gradual decrease until 2007. Sweden experienced an increase in emissions, rising from around 8.5 to just over 10 metric tons by 1977, after which emissions dropped sharply, falling to less than 6 metric tons by 2007. In contrast, CO2 emissions in Italy and Portugal increased over the period. Italy saw a sharp rise in emissions between 1967 and 1977, followed by more gradual growth. Portugal’s emissions also surged dramatically until 1997, then continued to rise steadily until 2007. In conclusion, despite increasing awareness of environmental issues, the UK remained the largest CO2 emitter among the four countries in 2007, while Portugal remained the least polluting.
Why is it important to have internship?
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an internship. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting process for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the selection process, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of internship placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfill their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their internship to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not have good time management. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose their internship based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is better to live in the countryside, while others think that city life is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
The table illustrates the money cost on various consumer products in different countries, which are Germany, Italy, France and Britain.
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and have enabled them to both works and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages of a family when the mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The first chart shows the population of England and Wales between 1700 and 2000. The second chart gives information about the birth and death rate in the same countries in the same period.
Some people say that manufacturers and supermarkets should take the responsibility of reducing the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should take responsibility and avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that sport teaches children how to compete, while others believe that children learn teamwork. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is a new ready-mixed concrete (RMC) plant installed nearby your home and it causes various types of pollutions. Write a letter to City Council for a removal request. In your letter • describe who you are •
explain what troubles you by existence of this RMC plant •
tell what you want the officer to do for you
The graph below shows the number of shops hat closed and the number Of new shops that opened in country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people belive that museums should be free to everyone and not charge an entry fee. To what extent do you agree ?
Topic 13: Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unneccessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
The maps gives information about changes in city hospital in 2007 and 2010
In the past, people used to go to museums to learn facts about culture and history. Nowadays people can find all this freely on the Internet so the museums are no longer important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101.Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the amoun t of waste produced by different countries in 1980,1990and 2000. Summarise the information
The chart below shows the percentage of young people in higher education in four different countries in 2000, 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority.
- Explain where you came to know about the news.
- Describe the negative effects of airport construction
- Ask to consider alternate site for airport construction
No less than 150 words
There are some violent cartoon characters on Tv such as Mickey mouse, which bring negative influence to children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV programs are suitable for children
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What causes global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
In many countries, people do not recycle waste material, such as paper glass and cans. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve these problem?
The graph below shows the percentage of 18-25 year olds in universities in four different countries Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
the first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austratlian household.the second charts shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant
Cars have become a convenient and economical form of transport and as a result, the use of cars has increased dramatically during the last century. Discuss the problems this increase has created, and offer some practical solutions.
Some people think that the spirit of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete grow up to be more productive adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Formal examination are a way to get student performance. Many people think that course work and project are important. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
The bar chart below provides information about the numbers of Australian students who studied in five different countries between 2004 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Government in many countries are urgently seeking ways to reduce employment in rular areas. what are the most effective ways to do this? which measure do you think would be the single most effective step that government could take?
Many people use distance-leanring programmes (study material post, TV, internet, etc) to study at home, but some people think that it can not bring the same benefit of attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The bar chart compares the proportion of 4 divers transportations usage throughout the commuting to work in one of European city in 3 separate years 1960, 1980 and 2000. The unit is measured in the percentage.
The end of the world’s fossil fuel resources and the subsequent changes will be a positive development in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travellers. The numbers indicate how many male or female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
The graph below shows changes in the share of vehicle registrations of the three most common types of commercial vehicles in the US between 1970 and 2010.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed,rather than to wrok for a company or organisation. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
in some countries, young people have become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address the problem?
There are two line chart diagrams depict changes that the percent of electrical appliance in households in 1920-2019 and the tuatal time of doing housework every weeks in same time.
Parents believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that their time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The table below shows personal savings as a percentage of persona! income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.