Many people go to university for acadamic study. More people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualifed workers such as electricians and plumbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
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. Summarise the information by selecting reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart compares working hours of female and male workers in Australia in 2007
Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach?
The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
An increasing number of people work from home these days and stay in touch with their office using computer technology. What are the effects on employees of working from home?
1.You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
oexplain why you changed jobs –
odescribe your new job –
otell him/her your other news –
Some employers are giving more value on hiring people with good social skills apart from good qualifications. Do yiu agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qulification for success work?
All fathers should be entitled to time off from work when their children are born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programes (for example working for a charity, improving the nighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). What extent do you agree or disagree?
You are moving to a new city for work and want to rent a house there. Write a letter to a property rental agency. In your letter:
- explain why you are moving to the new city
- describe the type of house you would like to rent
- ask for information about available properties and rental prices
You have recently started working in a new company. write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Explain why you changed job
discribe your new job
tell him/her about other news
Some people think that it is a good idea of all employees to wear a uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
say what experience you have
ask what the work involves
enquire about conditions
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
Some people believe that uniform should be made compulsory part of the workplace, some disagree, discuss both view and give your opinion.
Many youngsters do unpaid work to help their local community,which benefits both themselves and society.Some people believe that all teenagers should thus be required to do unpaid work in their free time. Do you agree or disagree?
ome people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination,while others think that therefore more important factors such as money and appearance.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people are choosing to study or work abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Rich countries should not employ skilled people from poor countries, as poor countries need the worker more.do you agree or disagree?
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent would you support or reject this idea?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significants periods of time, either to find a job or to study.there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factor, such as momey and appearance. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate via the Internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of the high school curriculum (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Innovation in technology and the development of transportation have opened opportunities for individuals to move freely for work and accommodation. This essay agrees that the advantages of the freedom to work and live outweigh the disadvantages.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the causes of this trend? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.
“These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are advantages and disadvantages of this ?”
Some people believe that to be successful in a sport, natural ability is necessary, while others think hard work and practice is more import. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin 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. first= statistics, only benefit second= like that, communicate
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. Do you agree or disagree with this practice?
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. Assem
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
-remind your employer what the course was about
-explain why the course was useful to you in your work
-suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
The increase in People’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a young age. Is this alternative a positive or a negative development?
The chart below shows what Antropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A museum near you is looking for volunteers.
write a letter to apply for the voluntary work
You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Tell your friend about the job you are interested in
-Explain why you are interested in applying for it
-Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household tasks equally (e g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
a lot of places in the work rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where did their training. Others believe they should be freen to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.