The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.
Some people think that high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantageous and disadvantageous of both the approach.
Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be equally divided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to work the same type of job throughout their lifetime, while others like to change the type of job they do. Which one is your preference? Give your opinion and bring reasons to support it
i. #Work | #Travel - In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantage of young people who decide to do this. (IELTS , AC)
Some people think that universities should provide people with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What is your opinion? What should be the main function of a university?
1.Nowadays, many families have both parents working. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation for the family and the children?
1-Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programs for young people. In these programs; children aged 16-18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this for young people?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high schools and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in the recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they might have on our health and on our society. Governments should introduce measurement to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year'; before they begin workor university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to the 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
Nowadays, many people find it difficult to balance their work and personal lives. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees achieve a better work-life balance?
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.
The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress level amongs professionals in eight groups. Describe the information shown to a university or coollage lecurer
Some countries allow old peopleto work to any agoe that they want. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
Today, people can work and live almost anywhere they want to because of the improvements in communication technology and transport. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
A company offers a temporary job with no salary, but it helps you to gain some work experience. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, -introduce your previous work experience -tell the manager which department you want to work -describe what expectation you have from the job
(SOFIA) You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter
– Describe the problem the new employee has caused
– Explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee’s conduct
– Say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Some people say that no one should work after the age of sixty-five while others say that they can work as long as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
In some country young people are encouraged to work or 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
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. •What is the reason for this? •What problems can this cause?
In some countries, young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard on their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 give your own opinion. Zhaina
Your work for an internation company and would like to spend six months working in it head office in another country.
write a letter to your manager
in your letter
explain why you want to work in the companys head office for six months
say how you wrok could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
You are looking for part-time work. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter
introduce yourself
say what skills and work experience you have
explain the sort of job you are looking for
You should write at least 150 words.
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
In your letter
introduce yourself
describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
explain why you need financial assistance.
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.
Arranging Accommodation
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
School leavers go travelling or work for a period before they go directly to university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages on their study?
The chart below shows the percentage of the day working adults spent doing different activities in a particular country in 1958 and in 2008.
In some sectors, employees can work up to the age of 60 and in other sectors, like education, an employee can go on to work till the age of 70. On the other hand, some political leaders continue till 80. Obviously there is some disparity in deciding the correct age for retirement. In your opinion, until what age should people continue work in salary jobs?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there
are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
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 these points of view and give your own opinion.
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extend do you agree and disagreeextent?
Schools should prepare students for work rather than for university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matter is the quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that success in life depends on hard work and determination while others believe other facts like money and personal appearances are important. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of workers from five different European countries that were absent for a day or more due to illness from 1991 to 2001. Summaries the information by selecting reporting the main feature, and make comparisions where relevant.
ADULT YOUTH ARE OFTEN CALLED UP FOR WORKING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMINITIES. SOME PEOPLE SAY THEY SHOULD WORK VOLUNTARILY, OTHERS SAY THAT THEY SHOULD GET PAID. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the same company ?Explain why do you agree or disagree use specific reasons and details to support your answer
you need to take leave from your work for almost a month for some personal reasons. Write a letter to your Manager. In your letter:
• Explain the reason for your leave & the length of your leave.
• Explain how you intend to deliver the task that was given to you recently and has to be turned in a week’s time.
• Explain how & who will look after your work while you are away.
You passed the IELTS exam and received low scores in the writing module, contrary to your expectations. You think the labeling was unsatisfactory. Write a letter to the examining body to recheck your work. In your letter
-Identify yourself
-Explain why you are not satisfied with your current grade
- Request for the quick assessment process
Some people think that having a set retiremnet age(e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive at an earlier age. 1.Do you agree or disagree? 2.Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasond for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion?
Some people say that it would be better if most employees worked from instead of travelling to the workplace everyday. Do you think that the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages?