people are facing mental and physical health disorders due to unemployment. For this reason, government should provide more work opportunities. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give examples.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for yourjob.
Write a letter to the shop or 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
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for a family when the mother works? Do you think advantage outweigh diadvantages?
Some people believe that professional 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 yoyr own opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed,rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? Wht could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household takes equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for family when mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
both men and women these days work full-time, so it is logical for them to share household chores equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of years)for they have time to do other things. Do you think that advantages outweigh disadvantages.
You have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. Now you want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
ask what work you would be expected to do
You should write at least 150 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. N
The table below shows the percentage of men and women whotravelledto, work by different means of transport in Sydney in 2001.
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in locals newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter
Explain what you are currently sowing
Describe your suitability for this area of work
Say when you can attend an interview
Some people tend to take temporary jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages?
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country’s financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning language is in order to travel ro or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart compare people travel to a university for work or study by differet vehicles
Some people point that experiential learning can work well in formal education. However, others think a traditional form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning can work well in high schools or colleges?
People nowadays tend to take their family to another country when they work abroad. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
some people prefer to work on school project with a group while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give you opinion
More people say that devoting one’s time to family activities is more important than spending time working. Others believe that dedicating one’s time to work is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
after Completing High School and Before Going to College or university, some students take a year off either to work or travel. What do you think is better – travelling or working. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The charts show the main methods of transportation for people travelling to a university for work or study in 2004 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
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?
order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergaduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years
our employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
•mention why you are writing
•explain why you would like to work from home
•say how this can benefit you and the company
Write at least 150 words.
Some people work for the same organization all their working lives, while others think it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say it is better to be unemployed than work in a job you dislike? Do you agree or disagree
People of older and younger generations work in the same work place. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas 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 area in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Mrs Barret, an English speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret.
In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do the work
Explain when you will and will not be available
With the advancement of technology,more and more people are able to work from home. This brings lots of benefits to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People nowadays work hard to buy more things. This has made our life generally more comfortable but it is a pity many traditional values have been lost on the way to such materialism. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The bar chart depicts England,Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in terms of the proportion of women who were unemployed in the United Kingdom over a 2-year timescale spanning from 2013 to 2014 Broadly, the unemployment rate in Scotland registered upward trends, while that of England,Wales and Northern Ireland experienced completely opposite trajectories. England,notably, was by far the most widespread in the percentage of unemployed females in 2013 From the outset in 2013, the popularity of females who were without jobs in England was highest, accounting for 6,8%, which was 0,7% higher than that of Scotland. Thereafter, there was a slight decline to 6,5 in the prevalence of female unemployment in England in 2014, whilst the figure for Scotland exhibited an increase to 6,7% at the same time Commencing from 2013, 5.6% of females who did not have work originated from Northern Ireland, compared to 5,4% of Wales in the initial year, but then both countries decreased, with 4,6% and 5,0% in 2014 respectively.
Nowadays many young people choose to work in farming industry. Why do you think that is? How could young people be encouraged to work in this industry?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and dtermination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
The migration of people from farming areas to municipalities to work can create severe difficulties in both places. What are the serious problem ? What measures can be taken to solve these problems.
You are currently running a course and have a part-time job. Your boss suggested that you leave your course and work full time. Write a letter to your boss.
in your letter, you should:
-tell him/her your decision
-explain the reason of your decision.
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-class activities to work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or public transportation. Does it have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people think that those who start a career and keep working in that same field for years are going to have a more satisfying work life than those who keep changing jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays there is an increase in social problem involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give specific reason and examples to support your answer.
People likes to travel or work in the time between highschool and university studies. What ara the advantages and disadvantages
Some people prefer to get up early and work in the morning. Others prefer to get up late and work until late at night. What do you prefer. Give reasons and examples to support your opinion
After finishing school some student go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people believe that it is best to do same type of work throughout your lives. Others feel that it is beneficial to change jobs often. Discuss both views and give your opinion.