Some believe that going to university is the best route to a successful career. While others believe that is it better to start work straight after high school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate student 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 comparisons where relevant.
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
THese days many people have their own computeres and telephones, so it is quite easyfo them to work at home. DOes working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a company or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your own opinion.
ou 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 in a week’s time.
• Explain how & who will look after your work while you are away.
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
- Explain why you would like to move
- Request that your employer place you in a specific city
- Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
many people today think that home work is still an important part of school while others thiink that is becoming outdated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers
to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work.
Write a letter to the head of the organisation.
In your letter
• express your interest
• ask for details of the work that needs to be done
• let them know when you are available.
Modern technology has greatly changed how we work and is of benefit to all societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear….
Many people believe that the increasing use of modern technology at work and in leisure is reducing people’s creativity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the way that people work today has changed significantly due to the development of technonlgy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these changes?
Some people consider sports to be their career in the society. For others it is mostly a work out to stay fit. Discuss both views snd give your opinion.
It is more important for a building to serve its purpose to look beautiful. Architects don’t need to worry about whether it is a real work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that hard work and determination are important in achieving success.Many people on the other hand are of the opinion that other factors play a vital role. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees working from home, using a computer and the Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?
Due to poorer countries experiecing a 'brain drain' they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with these situations?
These days, a lot of people have their own computer and telephone, it has become quit easy do job from home. Do you think it has more advantages and disadvantages of work from home?
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative impact?
Some people belive that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn't be a limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both the views, give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic: Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our homes, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outways disadvantages in family developement.
Many people nowadays are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why this is? Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
With modern transportation, workers and students are increasingly mobile, and have more and more opportunities to study and work abroad. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days, people often work in more than one job and change careers several times during their lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (fam- ily, friends, colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such as work and wealth take second place. Argue in support of this claim.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
• State what your skills and experience are.
• Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should not work and should be made to retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education others claims that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the word of work . 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rahter than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? what could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
Some school levers travel or work for a period of time instead of going to university. What are it’s advantages and disadvantages.
‘Some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
the world of work is changing rapidly employee cannot depend on having same job or same job conditions their entire life. Describe why these changes are taking place and what are your suggestions people new to work to do
Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their work and personal life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and employers do to reduce the problem? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a ‘gap year’, before they begin work or 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 opinion.
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
Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that professions such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did as they were training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country. If they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are work 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 you letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of amount of time you need
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing school and starting universities.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
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 many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it was valuable work experience. Discuss both view ang give your opinion.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for leaving home and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?
Today, there are many tasks at home or work that have been done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development？