A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Tell your friend you understand the problem.
-Explain what happened to you in the past.
-Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
There are more workers working from home and more students studying from home. This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or the 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
Many people these days have computer, laptop and telephone at home for work.Do you think working fron home has more advantage or disadvantage?
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years
Some people think that certain prisoners showed be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behnid bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many developing countries, there is an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into cities. Why do you think this happen? What problems can this cause.
The charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Pie chart)
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months •say how your work could be done while you are away • ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some people say that learning a foreign language is in order to travel to work in a foreign country.Others say that someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Mention
- qualifications and work experience
- details about the course
- how this course will help you
In many parts of the world, it is common for one parent to stay at home and raise a new born child while other works full time to earn money. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Internet access helps young people and workers achieve their study and work goals more easily than before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two tables below show the statistics of workers of foreign and us birth in the United States last year. Summarise the data.
Some individuals believe that the primary goal of universities should be to provide information and skills for needed for future work. Others however feel that the main objective of universities is to give students access to knowledge for its own values regardless of the information is useful for a job or not. What in your opinions, should be the primary objective of university education?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours.
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
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People now have freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to development in the communication and transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many people belive that schools should teach children to become good citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign languages is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others say that tese are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
The chart shows the proportion of working-age adults in four countries from 1960 to 2015. Units are given in percentages.
In the future ,we will have more and more leisure time as machines replace many of the tasks we do at home and at work.Discuss the challenges and benefits this will bring
Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
- suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country whew 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.
To graph blow shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010.
Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages or disadvantages for their study?
There are many things that motivate a person to work, but money is the most compelling. In your opinion, how influential is the power of money?
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
•explain why you want to reduce your working hours
•say which hours you would like to work
•describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
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?
The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Describe the possible causes and give suggestion on how people should prepare for work in the future.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural area which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in development countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work .Some people feel that this is complete wrong .However others sport this becouse they feel that it provides valuable work expirience .What is your opinion on this.
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working
Write a letter to you boss or supervisor to ask for some time off .
In your letter,
-explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
-specify the dates , times and amount of time off you will need
-offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time
Many people today have to spend long periods of time working and living away from home. Does this have more advantages or more disadvantages for the people involved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There are more workers who work from home and more students who study from home. This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper.Do you agree or disagree?
You have learned that a financial organisation in your city gives money as a loan to students who like to take a part-time course. You are interested to do the course and have decided to take a loan.
Write a letter to a local financial organisation. In your letter,
• give your qualifications and work experience
• give details about the course
• explain how this course will help you
More and more people are working from home rather then at workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views ans give your own opinion.
You have recently started working in a new company. Write a letter to your English Speaking friend. In you letter
• Explain why you changed jobs
• Describe your new job
• Tell him/her your other news
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these viewes and give your own opinion.
Some people think that there is no need to travel to work anymore because businesses can use the internet to communicate. Others disagree. 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. Write at least 250 words.
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.BBB
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Adults are engaged in some kinds of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views.
many people work long hours, leaving very lite tire for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
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.