In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With the 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 for employers and employees?
For many employers, formal academic qualifications are becoming more important than experience? Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development
You would like to work in a different city to be closer to your family
. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office.
Explain why you would like to moveRequest that your employer place you in a specific city.
Request that it be completed by a certain date.
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
you are supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, byt you have since found out you can not go on the date arranged. write a letter to the potential employer. in your letter
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask the change the interview date
explain that you are still intersted in being interviewed for the job
Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnions
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter o● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company o ● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her o ● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
recently some people can work fromhome using modern technology. some say this only benefits the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts show the qualities employers and employees think are important in job seekers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look or new employees. Why is it the it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employers. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Employers should give their workers at least one-month holiday a year as it makes them do better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
While recruiting a new employee, the employer should pay more attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include relevant example.
Employers should ensure that there are equal numbers of males and females in managerial posts in companies. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries employers are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the need of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some employers reward member of staff for their exceptional contributions 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?
Nowadays people are working too hard. What is the reason for that. What should employers do in order to prevent employees from this.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers should give their staff at least four weeks’ holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
- explain your situation
- describe your problems
- tell him/her when you think you can start
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
describe your experience-previous job experience in a hot pot resturant , waitress, and reception to welcome customers, ordered the ingredients from suppliers
tell him why you are interested in the job-delectable food, culinary school, interact with customers
say why you think you would be suitable for the job-has similar work experience, understand how to serve with client and has positive feedback from clients and former employer
In most successful companies, some people think that communicaton between employers and workers is the most important factor. Other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? To What extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Nowadays people normally stretch their working hours and get stressed than before. What are the reasons for this? What employers can do to make people's life easq2wier?
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. What extend do you agree or disagree?
Employers should give their workers at least one month holiday a year as it makes them to do better at their job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows how employerer free time activity was passed enjoyab
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 it own sake, regardless of wheather the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
You are having some trouble with a work colleague. Write to your
employer. In your letter
Explain what the problem is
Describe how it is affecting you
Make a suggestion about what could be done
Many employers believe that good social skills are as important as good qualifications to succeed in a job, so they are employing people who are with good social skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for strss at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employee,s life easier?
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
Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
Employers should give its staff at least four weeks ofholidays a year to make employees do better in their jobs.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Employers should give their employees 4 weeks holiday each year so that they can do the job better.To what extent do you agree with this suggestion.
nowaday , people normally stretch their works hours and get stressed than before . what are the reasons for this ? what can employers do to make people's life easier ?
In the past, almost all office workers did their job in their company’s offices five days a week. Nowadays, however, many employers allow more flexible work arrangements, and employees often choose to work from home a few days per week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of employees working from home?
In most successful companies, some people think that communication between employers and workers is the most important factor. Other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You would like t reduce your working hours in order to study part time. write a letter to your boss.
explain why you want to reduce your working hours. say which hows you would like to work, describe how your part-time studies world kenefit your employer.
It is a common aspiration among many young people to run their own businesses, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
Your 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
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all time, even on holidays. Does this development more advantages than disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement for the post of Quality Assurance Manager at a factory. You want to apply for this job. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
- talk about your educational background
- describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job
- explain why you want to work for that company.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should
You do NOT need to write your own address.