You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
According to certain studies, despite unprecedented growth in the international trade, poor nations have not been able to get the benefits of globalisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph depicts participation of students from five different country in three universities. Overall, the largest number, belongs to Indians, who goes to University of Riverview. Meanwhile, the smallest group are Smithtown University's Indonesians.
These days, more and more people move away from the area where they were born and brought up when they become adults. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should read only serious, educational books. Do you agree or dis agree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.
Some people say that learning a foreign language is only useful for travelling or working in another country. Others believe there are other reasons to learn a second language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows information about students studying six main subjects at a US university in 2010.
Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the cause (problems)of this? What solutions can you suggest?
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
oo much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that advetising is extremely succesful at persuding us to buy things. other people think that advertising is so common that we nolonger pay attenion to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Students are overloaded with homework now a days from school, rather than home work some bilieves that school should focus and give more time to other activities which will help their growth as the burden they loose their skill and abilities.Do you agree or disagree.
Some universities will deduct marks from student’s work if it is submitted late. What is your opinion on this and what other action can solve this problem?
Table shows information about students studying at an Australian university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
– BRIEF – PRACTICE 2 We should stop wasting money on alternative energy sources (for example, solar and wind power) because they are too unreliable to ever replace coal and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
According to certain studies, despite unprecedented growth in the international trade, poor nations have not been able to get the benefits of globalization. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual asessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certarn places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give resons for your answear and include any relevant examples from yourt own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age groups who studied in Australia for full- time and part- time education in 2006.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a paragraph of about 250 words to express your views on the statement saying that problematic students should not be grouped together with ordinary ones and they should be taught separately. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
many young people are leaving their home in rural areas to study or work in cities. what are the reasons? do advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
The bar chart illustrates the proportion ogg leisure need’s expenditure in seven European countries, whereas the pie chart indicates the yearly budget of each family living in the UK for entertaining activities.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at University. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue on the society?
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
Not enough people around the world choose to study science subject st university. What are tge reasons for this. What impact does the issue have on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your knowledge
The table shows the number of exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia and vice versa. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ]
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweugh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people claim that many things that children are taught at school are a waste of time. Other people argue that everything that children study at school is useful at sometime. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that there could be more benefits to society if more people studied business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most young people leave school with a negative attitude toward learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage them to have a positive attitude?
Money is important in most people's lives. Although some people think it is more important than others. What do you feel are the right uses of money? What other factors are important for a good life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that secondary or high school students should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill.Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some people think that older school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge. Others think that they should only study a small number of subjects in details. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countries
Parents should encourage children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree？
You had a dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your fillings about the dinner.
In your letter, you should include:
Say what you enjoyed at the dinner
Describe how you feel about his/her family
Invite your friend and his family to your place
At the present time, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of the situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The great benefit of studying abroad is that students will have life experience that will improve themselves as people that would have been otherwise impossible if the had have only studied in their own countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
In the past, the main role of the teacher was to provide information. Today, however, student can get access to a wide range of information. Therefore, some people think there is no role for the teacher in modern education. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
It is observed that not enough students are choosing to study science. What are the causes of this? What re the effects on society?
some people think computers and the internet are important in childrens study but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinin?
Test 2: In many countries around the world rural people are moving to cities so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.