Computer and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraging as it is good for both empoyers and workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
8 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurents and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
One of your colleagues from another country comes to your office for an official meeting. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Describe how to get from the airport to his/her hotel.
– Describe the hotel he/she will be staying in.
– Describe the arrangement for the meeting.counter
Your office building doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
· explain the problem
· suggest a solution
· say why more parking spaces would benefit all employees
You have got one week break from your office and you want to go on a trip with your uncle as you both like adventurous activities. Write an email to your uncle to ask to go on a trip with you. Write an email to your uncle in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: •Where and when you want to go •What you can do there •Why do you want to go with your uncle only?
You have seen an advertisement looking for volunteers to teach English overseas. Write to the recruitment office. In your letter •Tell them where you saw the advertisement •Explain why you would like to go •Describe the skills that you have that you think would help.
The maps show a present layout of an office building and plants for its future redevelopment.
You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. Write a letter to your Reporting Manager informing him about this.
In your letter:
• Explain what / who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you
• What your expectations are from this work/office
• How / what your manager can do to help you with these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
Write at least 150 words .
You do NOT need to write any addresses .
Begin your letter as follows :
Nowadays, many buildings such as offices and schools have open-space designs. Do you think this is a positive on negative development?
With an increasing population working from home, some feel that this will bring an end to the traditional office setting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement, and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
•describe the situation
•explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
•say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?
Advances in communication technology have enabled us to work outside the office, whether at home or while traveling. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its advantages?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
You live in a room in college which you share with another atudent. However, there are many problems with this arrangement, and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
* Describe the situation
* Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
* Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter, • describe the situation • explain your problems and why it is difficult to work • say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
In some offices, employees work in enclosed workstations or cubicles. Other offices have a more open design, in which there are no walls separating employees from their coworkers. Which type of arrangement do you think is most effective? Explain, giving reasons to support your answer.
Researches has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy for example electricity gas and gas. Thus some companies close for days or a week or . Do advantages outweight the disadvantage.
You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
You do NOT need to write any address.
TEST 8 In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Many office authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
· Inform your colleague that you will be working together
· Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation
· Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Petitto,
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
In some countries, people think women should have equality with men, in particular, equal rights to work as police officers or serve in the Army. Others think women are not suitable for such jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
•the type of accommodation you wish to find
•some details about yourself
•any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.
The plans show an office in a university in 2005 and the same office now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans show an office in a university in 2005 and the same office now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Surveillance cameras in banks, offices, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and public, but they are also took for their users to spy on people's private business. what problems do surveillance cameras create? what are the solutions?
You reside in a shared college room. However, numerous issues with this setup make it challenging for you to work.
Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter:
Describe the current situation.
Explain the problems and why it hinders your work.
Suggest the type of accommodation you would prefer.
Ensure your letter has at least 150 words.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. in this letter:
-describe the situation .
-explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
-say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
nowadays some buildings such as offices have open space design instead of separate rooms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
In many countries, city planners locate offices, schools, homes and shops in certain areas so that they are seperated by distance. Do you think the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show how an office building was converted to a dental clinic. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six moths working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
*Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
*Say how your work could be done while you are away
*Ask for his/her help in arranging it
you work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in it's head office in another country.
write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
. explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
. say how your work could be done while you're away
. ask for his/her help in arranging it
Nowadays,many business and training programmes are happening online and not in real offices .do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You are moving from your city and you need to change your office. Write a letter to your CEO.
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buidings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they live. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Computers and museums Have made it impossible for Office workers to do much of their work from home Instead of working in office every day. Work from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many business meetings and training are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think the advantages of this approach outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more task at home and at office are being done by robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.