the chart below shows the employment of all male and female workers by occupation in UK in the year 2005
Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for a successful career.Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave scool and to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The increase in People’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a young age. Is this alternative a positive or a negative development?
Now a days many people choose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or an organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of self employment
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
mention why you are writing
explain why you would like to work from home
say how this can benefit you and the company
Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee. Why are these law introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend? Umar
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You're visiting a town where you once worked. Write to a friend you worked with there. Include
the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about your life now
Give him/her details of your visit
Arrange how you can meet.
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retired from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree?
your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it is causing some problems. write a letter to your manager ans include the following:
-describe the problem it has caused
-explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company
-suggest a solution
some people say that organisations are more successful when managers and workers communicate well with each other. Other people say that there are more important factors that make organisations successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Some peolple work for te same organisation all their working life. Other think that is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give you own oipinion.
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there.
Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
- Give details of your experience and qualifications
“Higher salaries are better than other incentives for motivating workers.” To
what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that it is best to work for the same organization for the whole life. Others think that it is better to change jobs frequently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Work today is very different from the past. Many people work from home because of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development. Others say that it is negative. Discuss how this has changed the way we work and are there too many disadvantages in relying on technology
Some people think that competition at work, at school, and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
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 this 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.
If all workers in a company were paid exact same wage regardless of job role there would be much more harmony and cooperation between staff. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1:
You wish to apply for a new training programme that is sponsored by your company.
Write a letter to your manager:
• Explaining about the training program
• Explaining why it is important to your work
• Requesting him for approving your time off
Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam,
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both view and give your own oppinion?
Celebrities such as actors, athletes and musicians earn large salaries compared to other professionals. Some people consider this unfair, while others think that celebrities deserve to be paid a lot for the work they do. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion on the subject.
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowdays, people spend too much time at work to the extend that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3)Suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir,
Nowadays many teenagers choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it didnot work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Explain the problem
3. And state what action you would like from the company
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country.
Write a letter to the college administration. In the letter:
•mention what course you would like to attend
•give details about your educational background and work experience
•say why you choose this college
nowadays many people choose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or oraganisation.why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own pinion.
Some people believe that long-term job seekers who receive government benefits should be required to do voluntary work. Others think this is unfair or ineffective. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A lot of companies and organizations require employees to wear uniforms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disadvantages to wearing a uniform to work?
You have recently noticed that your work computer is getting too slow and out-of-date.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problems with your computer
-give some examples of how this has affected your work
-make some suggestions for what can be done to help adress this issue
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in locals newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter
Explain what you are currently sowing
Describe your suitability for this area of work
Say when you can attend an interview
The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, schools arrange work for some students without any payment, so that students get experience. To what extent it is beneficial for the students as well as the company or institution?
advantages and disadvantages between workers and factories
some people believe that sucess in life depends on hard work and determination, while other believe that other factors like money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your opioion.
In some country people have to find work abroad. They have to move from family and friends. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage
Many schools are arranging unpaid work for teenagers to get some work experience in institutions or companies, because it is beneficial for students as well as institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face- to- face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
Young people are leaving their home from rural areas to study at work in cities. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Angsa
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and gie your own opinion.
The most important element in a person’s life is their work. Without a satisfying career, life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn't be a limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both the views, give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country they wish discuss both views