People think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace, other things that the true function of the university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake regardless of whether the curse is useful to an employee. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of the university.
The amount of time spent on traveling to work has significantly increased in the past few decades. Discuss the causes and effects of this situation, and provide possible solutions.
Nowadays, more and more people are choosing to work from home instead of commuting to an office every day. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Ameuseum near your home is looking for perople to do parttime volantary work . your would like to do some voluntary work at museum.Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary work in your letter , explain why you wannt to so voluntary work and describe some skills and qualities you have that can be useful and details of when you would be available for work
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary workers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign 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 these views and give your own opinion. Agree with first one apart from that some people wants to know foreign culture and history
Teenagers in some nations work at jobs while they are still in school. Do you think it is a good idea for students to have jobs ? Use specific examples and reasons to explain your answer
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised
there were some problems with the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
•explain why you took the job
•describe the problems that you experienced
•suggest what could be done about them
You should write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
TOPIC 12: Some businesses find that new employees finishing education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
With the advancement of technology,more and more people are able to work from home. This brings lots of benefits to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
The charts below show the average age of men and women retired from work in seven countries in 2004 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people believe that it is important for students to work part-time while they are studying. Others think it is better for students to focus fully on their studies. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Artifically intelligent robots are increasingly taking humans jobs. Some people belive that eventually all the work will be done by robots while others belive that there will be a limit to the tasks that robots can perform. Choose which position you most agree with and discuss why you choose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences observations or reading. Write between 200 and 300 words.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( e.g working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children ). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today friendly robots are developed to help people at work and home. Do you think the positive development outweigh the negative?
Modern high technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to all of society. Do you agree or disagree?
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teens working outweigh the disadvantages? has more advantages than disadvantage advantages : enhance communication skills, get connected with the community help their parents financially, gain experience which help them to get a better employment in the future. fulfill their daily needs by themselves disadvantage: sometimes distract from their studies, greedy nature
General Training Writing Task 1
Your loval hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your lettr:
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give detais of when you would be availble for this work
Write at least 150 words
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment level within those groups.
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
. suggest an interesting parts of the city to live in
. describe the public transport in your city
. say how your friend can meet new people there
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for yourjob.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you want the shop or company to do
An English-speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to this woman. In your letter,
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?
Some people think that cooperation is required at any work area whereas others believe that competition is must. Discuss both along with your view.
It is quite common for both parents in a family to work. Sometimes this is because they need two salaries to survive, whereas other times it is their choice. What are the problems you see in this situation? How does this affect the children and the family life?
The bar chart shows teh hoghest qualification attained by sex fro the working age population in wales in 2001/2002. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The charts illustrate four types of destination including part-time work, voluntary work, further study and unemployment that graduate and postgraduate students did after leaving the university in 2008.
People with 10 or more years' experience are far more knowledgeable than people still in their twenties. It is therefore logical that employees should always choose older people over young people for work. What are your opinions on this?
Some people believe that old people should stop working at their 60s, while other sbelieve that they should work as long as they can. to what extent you agree or disagree?
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Nowadays, with advance of technology and transportation facilities, people can work and live anywhere they want. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
Some people think that companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hard work? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales positions?
In certain countries, unemployment is so high that some have suggested children should stop their education after primary school to learn skills necessary to join the workforce. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and
-Explain why people can feel this way
-Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
- Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
The chart below shows ehat Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after 5 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist’s work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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
Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face-to-face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
There are many female students who finish degrees in science and technology courses at university, but few move into the workplace after they graduate. Why is this? What measures can be taken to encourage them into work?
The graph shows the percentage of women working in 6 countries in 1960, 1970 and 1980. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on th e main features and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? At least 250 words - 40 minutes.
you are studying for a qualification, and you would like some days 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 will do later at work if you have time off
* say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesnt even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter :
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
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 her deatils of your visit
- Arrange how you can meet
Some people think the best way to motivate and exchange people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant example