Having more money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Practice 1:
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should You do NOT need to write any address.
You are looking for a full-time job, and recently you saw a job opening in an advertisement. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: introduce yourself explain what sort of job you would like to do and say what experience and skills you have
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part-time job in their free time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it's effect on a child.
People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?
You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include:
- Why you are writing
- What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together
- Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think it's beter to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for job for personal information such as their hobbies and interests and weather they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be useful and relevant. Other disagree. Discuss both this views and give your opinion.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter
• describe the training course
• say how it will help improve your job performance
• explain how much time you need off and ask for permission
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The bar chart shows the number of times per week (in 1000s), over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded from the internet.
Recent advances in information technology have made communication between people a lot easier. However, these advances are negatively affecting human relationships as people spend less time in the company of others. Discuss the causes and suggest some solutions for this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the results of a survey of the number of participants in eight sports and the amount of time spent on each sport per month. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
More and more fathers are taking a break from their careers, so that they can stay home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both paretns work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Your friend asked you for some help for the preparation of a party that he/she is going to throw at his/her home. Write a letter to your friend asking:
*What can you help with?
*What will you bring for the party?
*When you have time to help.
Begin your letter with:
Dear..........,
Write at least 150 words.
In many countries people are living in a throwback society where things are used for a short time and thrown away. what are the causes and problems?
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 fulfil 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.
The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
Some people think seondary school students should study international news as one their subjects, while others believe that this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full time job after graduating from a university in Australia and also show the average salary of both these types of grads, from 2004 to 2012.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activites. To what extent do you agree?
the charts below show the bookings for a leisure centre made by different groups in 2018 and the different times of day it was booked for in 2022.
In some areas of the US, a 'carfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Cultural tourism, where people travel in order to visit museums, monuments, and archaeological sites among other things, is a growing industry. Having so many visitors may sometimes benefit a nation’s cultural heritage, but can also cause problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
The charts below show the changes in owernship of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparsions where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
Some people spend their time in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community or even better climate. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people say early education is important in a child’s life while others say spending time with family is more vital. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Nowdays, people spend too much time at work too what extent they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time work. You would
like to do some part-time work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the part-time work.
In your letter
Explain why you want to do part-time work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be avialable for work
Some people think that watching sports is wastage during leisure time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is important to spend time in developing a successful career while others think it is more importany to spend time with family and friends. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend who is living overseas should visit you soon and would love to stay at your place. Write a letter and explain
- Why cannot he/she stay at your place this time?
- Suggest an alternative arrangement.
- Invite him/her to stay in the future.
Your friend has just had a new baby and you are having a party for them.
Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party and asking them to contribute to a present. In the letter,
explain the reason for the party and the time of the party
give directions to your house
ask them to contribute money for a present
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls. Write a letter to the company, complaining about this giving your reasons asking for the bill to be changed
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in additions to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own oponion.
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part-time job in their free time. What are the advantages and disadvantages to children in doing so?
Some people believe that children should spent all of their free time with their familiae others believe that this is unecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is sometimes said that people who do work that is physically hard should be paid as much as people who do work that needs high level qualifications. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ILETS WRITING 2 - OPINION Essay Too much emphasis is given for the education of students. More government money should be spent on free time activities for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the fisrt time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
⁃explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
⁃Describe some possible disadvantages.
⁃Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should You do NOT need to write any address.
Some people think that children should be taught how to cook at school. Others argue that it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.