Modern technology has made it possible for many people to work at home most of the time rather than going to an office every day. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working at home? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason, younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learninh and taking responsibilities. What are your opinions on this?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Many working people get little or no exerciseeither during the working dayorin their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
All university students should do some voluntary work to help the local community. To what do you agree or disagree?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of the amount of time you need
•suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some Countries have implemented mandatory community programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages for this for young people?
Volunteer work is when people offer their time and effort to help others without being paid. Students often volunteer to gain valuable experience and give back to the community. High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of self employed workers of the total workforce in five countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years of 2000, 2005 and 2010. The results show the reasons people gave for not going to work.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employees life easier?
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
-Say what would you do differently than last year
-Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
-Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (fam- ily, friends, colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such as work and wealth take second place. Argue in support of this claim.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work r travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Some parents believe that students must work at school and spend their free time learning their school lessons, while others believe that students need to spend their free time playing and developing other skills. With which opinion do you agree? Use spesipic reasons to support your opinion?
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
•recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
ome people believe that education should be focused on preparing students for the workforce, while others believe that it should focus on providing students with a well-rounded education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significants periods of time, either to find a job or to study.there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job. Others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience in stead. Discuss this both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one universtiy did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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, you should tell:
introduce yourself and your company
ask availability of their rooms
tell him/her that your every arrangement and needs
Scientist agree that many eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some think that this problem can be solved by educating people while others believe education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart belows shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years
the working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do ypu agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Many people believe that the only benefit of working is the money that they earn. However, working provides other benefits as well. Apart from earning money, what are the benefits of working? What measures can be taken to ensure that everyone benefits from their work?
When asked to choose between a life without wỏk and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men's, although they have to sacrififice a lot for their family and career. It is said: "A woman's place is in the home." What do you think?
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for family when mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The young generation should choose their own profession by them selves . If they work in their chosen job, they will be satisfied with their work and they will enjoy their occupation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for educationand constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibiliry. What are your opinions on this?
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the voluntary work.
The number of people working online from home has grown in some countries. What advantages and disadvantages can come of this trend?
The tables give information about the average hours work by part-time and full-time men and women in three countries in Europe in 2002 and compare them with the European countries.
The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups.
Many businesses think that the new employees who have just graduated from schools lack interpersonal skills, such as working with colleagues as a team. What has caused this and what are the solutions to this problem?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the
shop manager. In your letter: • describe
the problem with the equipment • explain what happened when you
phoned the shop • say what you would like the manager to do Task 1 (general)
Nowadays people are working too hard. What is the reason for that. What should employers do in order to prevent employees from this.
Task Two In modern society, it is common for employees to work overseas and take their families with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages for employees and their families? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company to witch supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem with the equipment -explain how this problem is affecting your work -say what to want the shop or the company to do
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
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or oragnisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people believe that it is better to work for the same company during an entire career, while others think that changing jobs is more beneficial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.