WRITING Task 1: The table and pie charts show the number of research student in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant Write at least 150 words Years Local research students International research students Total 2001 33,657 5,192 38,849 2010 39,488 14,593 54,081 Task 2: It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a television and a fridge Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages? TASK 2: • • • • • • Ngày 9-1-2016: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history To what extent you agree or disagree? 14-1-2016: Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places 23-1-2016: Although more and more people read news on internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people Do you agree or disagree? 30-1-2016: Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education Agree or disagree? 18-2-2016: New technologies have changed the way children speed their free time Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? 20-2-2016: Some people believe the government should spend money on building • • • • train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion Other think that building more and wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion Discuss both views and give your opinion 27-2-2016: More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses Why? Who benefits from this, the community or these young people? 5-3-2016: In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually changing What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive or negative? 12-3-2016: Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes Others think that it is better to produce these locally Discuss both views and give your opinions 19-3-2016: People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?