More and more companies are allowing employee to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past employees worked for small businesses, but now many are working for large businesses. Do you think working for large businesses has more advantages than disadvantages?
GENERAL TRAINING ONLY
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the
company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Jackson,
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation:
How long you have known your friend
Something about your friend personality
Why you think your friend would make a good employee.
Many companies are strongly against having personal relationships in the workplace and impose strict policies against it. For example, an individual who involves an manufacturing company,if the place atmosphere is not good such the boss always rude with employees , and working hours Do you agree or disagree with this practice?,
Some people think that employee performance is a good way to measure productivity and efficiency. Others think that the number of customers shows the potential of a healthy company. Discuss both views and giveyour opinion
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees works from home, using a computer and the internet to connect with the office. what are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?
Some people think that companies should have the same number of male and female employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
TOPIC 12: Some businesses find that new employees finishing education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
Directions: Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees? ▪Advertising in professional journals ▪Using personal recommendations ▪Recruiting at job fairs Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Some people think that individuals and society would benefit if employees had only 6 hours to work daily. Others disagree with this. What is your opinion?
Some companies and orginizations require their employees to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Employees sometime ask people applying for jobs for personal information such as their hobbies and interest and whether they are married or single.Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful while other disagree.To what extent do you agree.
Technology has allowed many people to work from home, but it has also meant that they are often expected to be available for work outside of normal working hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for employees?
In the modern world, many employees lack software skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
The office building where you work doesn't have any parking spaces available for employees. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problem
- suggest a solution
- say how on-site or nearby parking would benefit employees.
Most employees do job interview before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it? What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
Some companies prefer people to work in the office, while others facilitate their employees to work from home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays,a lot of people prefer to be self-employed to work for a compamy because this way,they can follow their passions and be satisfied with their own life.In my view,the main disadvantages would be struggling and needs of employees and money for some cases.
The table below gives information on the gender, marital status and age of employees working in retail and manufacturing industries of a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the higher positions in any company should be given only to their own employees and not somebody outside the company and new worker. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are not happy about service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain the poor service you received from its employee.
Some people believe that elderly emplyoees are more useful, while others believe that young employees are better..Discuss both views and your own opinion
Some believe that to give opportunities to the new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the company, while others think that employees should be involved in the decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generations companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
most employers do job interview before offering a position to a person. do you think this is the best way to do it, or are there better alternatives? what is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
Many employers are now offering their employees the option to work from home. As a result, employees will have much more flexible working hours in the future. Is this a positive or negative development?
You have received uniforms in your company that have to be worn by all employees. You are not satisfied with the uniform because it has some problems. Write a letter to your manager and in your letter consider the following points; Mention to positive points of the uniform. Clarify the problem that you have with the uniform. Suggest a solution for above mentioned problem.
Some people think that government should take care of disadvantaged people such as unemployees or the homeless. Do you agree or disagree
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require to succeed at their future. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion, what are some of the skills that employers look for in new employees?
Some organizations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. 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.
A lot of companies and organizations require employees to wear uniforms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disadvantages to wearing a uniform to work?
Recently somepeople can work from using modern technology. Some say this only benefits the workers, but not employees. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think older employees are more useful to a company while some people believe younger employees are more useful in modern society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more companies allow their employees to work from home or "remotely" rather than going into an office each day. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to solve traffic jams and home problems, people believe that it can be solved by removing companies, factories and employees to country side. To what extend do you agree?
Many people believe that working from home is beneficial for both employees and employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past employees worked for small businesses but now many are working for large businesses. What are the advantages and dis advantages of this trend ?
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Employees and self-employed: by sex and occupation, 1992
Some people think that businesses should provide sports facilities for employees. Others consider that a person’s health is their own responsibility, not a company’s problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that employees should stay in the same job for the rest of their lives. Others think they should switch jobs at least once during their career. To what extent do you agree / disagree?
Many companies and some organizations require their employees to wear uniform. Which jobs is wearing of uniform good for? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
some bussinesses find that their new employees lack in basic interpersonal skills such as lack of ability to work with colleagues as a team.What are the causes and suggest possible solutions.
The development in technology allow more and more machines to be used rather than human employees. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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 the others. To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?
Task Two In modern society, it is common for employees to work overseas and take their families with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages for employees and their families? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the problem the new employee has caused.
Explain how other employees bout the new employee's conduct.
Say how you expect the HR manager to adress the situation.