Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People are migrating away from agricultural background to cities in search for work. What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
It is not the responsibility of billionaires to address social problems. They have created their own money by working hard and they should be able to spend it in anyway that they want to. If it wasn’t for billionaires, we wouldn’t have a lot of the things which we all enjoy today, such as X-boxes, iPhones and Tesla cars. We should be thanking them, not criticising them.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?
In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
You work in a shop and have noticed that many customers complain that the shop closes too early. You think that the shop should stay open until later.
Write a letter to the shop manager, in your letter
1. Describe the complaints that have been made
2. Explain why it is important that the shop should stay open until later
3. suggest how the opening hours should be changed
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear_________________,
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to repace human in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
The graph and table show the number of individuals' working hours and the number of paid holidays from 1998 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ? (TECHNOLOGY)
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organizations. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
explain what you would like to do
explain what kind of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years
ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution
It is generally accepted that working part-time to earn money as a teenager is essential. While this activity may educate youngsters the basics of working and discipline, it can also affect their resting time. Thus, this essay will discuss both views
many graduates want to start their first job in a big corporation. many others prefer to work for a small company first. compare and contrast their choices and express your opinion
Workers are more satisfied when they have many different types of tasks to do during the workday than when they do similar tasks all day long. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment - speaker
●explain how this problem is affecting your work - communication problem
●say what you want the shop or company to do - replace the laptop
Some People believe that to be successful at a sport you need a natural ability and others think that hard work and practice can make you successful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task for today. (an essay) Submit before 12midnight Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsman, one needs to have a natural ability. Others think that hard work and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Only formal examinations, written ro practical, can give clear picture of students true knpwlegde and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measure of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this view?
More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success”.
1-Many people are working at home rather than in the workplace. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others suggest it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a job is to complete a course in university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development ? Huy Tran
More and more people are moving from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order tolook for work. What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosing a company to work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent would you support or reject this idea?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at companies or organisations as part of their programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of course requirement?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter-
Suggest how you could help in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
The charts below show the changes in ownership 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 features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019) Percentage of households with electrical appliances
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for the first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
- suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.
In today's busy world, maintaining a good work-life balance has become increasingly difficult for many people. What are the main reasons for this problem? What solutions can help people achieve a better work-life balance?
Some people think the the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, instead of benefiting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?
Some people think it’s a good idea to wear uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that young people should concentrate on study or work, but some people think it is better to put energy in activities designed to broaden their experience, such as international travel and volunteering. Discuss with examples or cases.
getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion ? What other factors influence people to work hard?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation:
How long you have known your friend
Something about your friend personality
Why you think your friend would make a good employee.
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed, rather than to work for a organization.What might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed.
You are planning a 2 day work training outside your city next month.write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding accommodation arrangement for your visit.in your letter
Introduce yourself and your company.
Ask Availability of their rooms.
Tell him/her that your every arrangement and needs.
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you. Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter: introduce yourself explain what the problem is suggest solutions to the problem
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its headoffice in another country. Write a letter to your manager in your letter 1.Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months 2. Say how your work could be done while you are away. 3. Ask for his/her help in arranging it.
communications between managers and workers are important, other people said that other factors are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is better for teenagers to work part-time jobs while they are still studying, while others think they should focus only on their education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Now-a-days many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company. What could be the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people think that success in life comes from hardwork and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.