Some people think that only staff who worked in the company for a long time should be promoted to higher positions. What is your opinion on this?
Some managers encourage their staff to work better by giving them more money. To what extent do you think this policy can be effective? Can you recommend any other methods to achieve this goal?
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell:
-what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
-how you feel about it
-what suggestions you have
Some companies and organizations require their staff to wear uniforms at workplace. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms?
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for customers, the shop staff and the economy as a whole?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff all the time including holidays. Do you think the advantages of this are more than its disadvantages?
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Is there any benefit of having a uniform for a staff?
CATERING STAFF WANTED Are you free weekends from 20th June to 5th September? We need staff to serve food at events including family celebrations & business dinners. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Apply at: [email protected] Write an email applying for the job (170-200 words). The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the faculties of a major university in 2012
More and more women go out to work. It is the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staffs and facilities to care for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Many businesses owners find their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as ability to cooperate their coworkers.What are the causes ? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
The bar chart gives information about the proportions of academic staff members in faculties, namely arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine and science, by gender, in a major university, in the year 2012.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that wearing uniforms fosters solidarity between staff and makes them feel part of a team. Others claim that it is better to have a dress code than a uniform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that employers should give staff at least four weeks of holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, shop staff and society as a whole?
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about
poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person
who has complained.
In your letter,
– say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
– explain what action has been taken against the staff member
– offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to
request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. [F]
In your letter, you should mention
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
You should spend 20 minutes on this task The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff member across the faculty of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison where relevant
The pie chart illustrate the percentage of emploition staff aged in the public sector in United Kingdom in years 2015 and 2020.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic: Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
The statistics show different types of staff in the Shore Hotel from 1975 to 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Employee should give its staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better at their job. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that companies should hire young people. Others say that older experienced staff should be hired. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make the staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both news and give your opinion.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter,
describe the problem you had with the tickets
say why you were unhappy with the staff
suggest what action the train company should take
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company, In your letter
-Describe the problem you had with the tickets
-Say why you were unhappy with the staff
-Suggest what action the train company should take.
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
ask about the next steps in the hiring process
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You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
The line graph shows the demand while the second chart show the number of staff in th Uk steel industry.
when companies want to employ some staff, they usually ask them some personal questions. Some people say this is a good thing, while others believe it is wrong. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
•ask about the next steps in the hiring process
The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective?
Some employers want to be able to contac their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the facilities of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the satisfaction raiting of the staff in four colledges from 1991 to 2002
You went to the local hospital's Emergency Department with your young child who had severe stomach pains. You had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and while you were waiting. You were constantly ignored by the other staff. Write a complaint about it
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.
The chart below shows percentages of staffs not going to work for different reasons between 2000 and 2010
You use the local swimming pool often, and during one of your visits, you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe what the problem was
Tell what the swimming staff have done about it
Suggest your own solution to the problem
You have organized 90th birthday of your relative and invited elderly guests also. It was a successful party. Write a letter to the hotel manager to provide the feedback.
In your letter you should tell
When the party was
Why it was successful
Thank for a staff member who was really helpful
Employers should give their staff at least four weeks' holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The oficce you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
Some companies have uniforms for their employees which must be worn when they are at work. What are the advantages for a business of having a uniform and are there any advantages of having uniform for their staff? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience