A local company is looking for people to do part-time work. You would like to work at the company in summer.
Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
•explain why you want to work there.
• say why you think you would be suitable for this work.
• give details of when you would be free to work.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work, and accommodate via the Internet without face-to-face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development.
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment level within those groups.
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of therir work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently visited a friend in their new house and noticed that a few items were not functioning properly. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank them for hosting you.
Mention the items that were not working properly.
Suggest what they could do to fix these issues.
People are now living much longer lives than before and many feel we should remain in the workforce for longer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
Some people believe that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers instead of benefitting them individually. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries there are more yung people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Stress is the reason why many people stay off working and go back to school. Give reasons for this, and suggest solutions.
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and the community as well. To wat extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel tor a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better.They also can do many things that men can not.But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as mens,although thay have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career....it is said:A woman place is in the home.What do you think
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
People live longer today than in the past so they should stay in the workforce longer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sone students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the charts below show what UK garduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2018
The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it’s beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?
Some people believe that the government should help the unemployed or just laid off from work on a weekly basis. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the number of hours worked by men & women per week in Australia in 2007. Summarise information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause?
In the past, most people spent their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you think that people who work online at home are more productive than office workers or the other way around? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
- explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some parents believe that students must work hard 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 specific reasons to support your opinion.
SOME STUDENTS GO DIRECTLY TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE AFTER HIGHSCHOOL WHILE OTHERS TAKE A GAP YEAR TO WORK OR TRAVEL. DISCUSS AND SAY WHICH YOU PREFER
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion.
Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
Express your interest in growing with the company
Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Phillips,
4 years ago Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labour workforce across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and mount of thime spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the informationn by selecting and reporting the ain features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foriegn language is in order to travel to or work in foreign country others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opninon.
Mrs Barrett, 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 Mrs Barrett. 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.
Many young people are leaving their home in rural area to study or work in cities.What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that professionals, such ad doctors and engineers, should be required to work in country where they did training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home.Write a letter to your manger requesting the same arrangement.
You should say Why do you want to work from home?
Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.
In the future we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the task we donat home and work. Discuss the challenges and benefits this will bring
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Dou you think advantages of working from outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph belw shows theb percerntage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the workforce. summarise thevinformaion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how a solar powered water pump works.
In order to truly innovate, continued hard work is more important than intelligence. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
The bar chats 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
Some people think that working from home is more beneficial for employees and companies, while others believe that it reduces productivity and communication. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
you need to take leave from your work of over a month for personal reasons. write a letter to your boss. in your letter:
- explain the reasons for the leave and length of leave you need,
- explain how you will keep up to date while you are away,
- suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl
unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
Your company introduced a work uniform that you are mostly happy with, except for one thing. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– What do you like about the uniform?
– What don’t you like about the uniform?
– Make suggestions how to improve the uniform.
Some people believe that it is a good idea that old people continue to work if it is possible for them to do so. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem.
Some people believe that to reduce the amount of time, people spend commuting (traveling to work), parks and gardens close to the city centers should be replaced by apartment buildings for commuters to live in. However, others disagree with this. Discuss both views and give your opinion?