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.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work.You should 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 available for work
Many people nowadays suffer from stress due to work and modern lifestyle. What are the causes of this problem and what solutions can be taken?
The follawing bar charts shows the different modes transport used to travel to and from work in one Europian city in 1960 , 1980 and 2000
Some consider work to be the paramount aspect of life, suggesting that without career success, life loses its meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart represents the types of careers that Antropology graduates after completing their Bachelor’s degree course from one University. The table displays the wages after five years of working in this particular field.
1.Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages for their studies?
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say
Explain why you would like to work in his/her country
Describe your skills and experience
Ask for some information about working in his/her country.
Some people think that good planning is the key factor for success in life. Others think that there is hard work, and luck is a factor that leads to success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology such as personal computers and the internets have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of their work instead of going to an office everyday. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicycle or by car. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self- employed?
The chart shows the proportion of working-age adults in four countries from 1960 to 2015. Units are given in percentages.
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 (2 weeks)
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away. (2 other software dev are in context, i am available for emails or calls if needed)
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
suggest spending time together
explain why you have time to do this
propose some activities
Some employers offer their employees subsidizedmembership of gyms and sport clubs , believe that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work . Other employees find no benifit doing so. Discuss both views .
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? GIVE EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
- Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do.
- Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years .
- Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
Some people think that team sports prepare children for work life, but others think individual sports are better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think they have insufficent time to spend with their families due to work pressure, What are the problems of the situation? What are the solution for the statement? provide our viewpoint with the best solution.
1.Computer technologies are more accessible and cheaper, as the result, more adults work at home and children study at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on the same jobs and the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes of this phenomenon and the ways in which people in the future can prepare for this rapid change in the workplace.
Some poeple say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this?
In many countries, men and women both work full-time jobs and it is logical that they should share household tasks equally. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
You would like to work for a company or organisation in a foreign country.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• Describe the kind of job you would like to do
• Explain which country or part of the world you would like to work in
• Tell them why you are interested in working in another country
Establishe good relationship in the workplace is not important as the primary goal of every person is to focus on work. What extent agree or disagree with this statement.
Some peole think that sport teaches children how to compete, while others believe that children learn team work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long time should be promoted to highter position. To wat exent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. 1) Explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute 2) what problems have you encountered with parking 3) what are your recommendations to solve the problem
GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write at least 150 words.
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldnt worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
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 the wish. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household task equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people do same type of work for long time, while others change the type of work frequently. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You are having some trouble with a work colleague. Write to your
employer. In your letter
Explain what the problem is
Describe how it is affecting you
Make a suggestion about what could be done
Many people work from home using modern technology today. Some people think that only the workers benefits from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workspace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
nowdays, many people choose to be self- employes, rather than to work for a company or organaisation. why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
Some people believe that success in life depends on hard work and determination, while others think that other factors, such as money and luck, play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
These days, children face a number of social issues. Some people say that the reason for this is parents who work and spend most of their time at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumber. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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 thay should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.