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?
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 jeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays and beyond work hours. Many people say that this is a positive development while others say that this is a negative development. Discuss both the viewpoints and give your opinion.
Q1. Nowadays,many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their life easier.
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 are giving increased importance to employing people with good social skills in addition to good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in a job?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer times, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons ? What can employers do to make their life easier ?
Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality of work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?p
The problems caused by work-related stress (such as loss of productivity) have become a concern for both employers and workers. What do you think are the main causes of work-related stress and how can they be avoided?
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away
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.
Some реорlе think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge
and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of а
university should Ье to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of
whether the course is useful to аn employer.
What, in your opinion, should Ье the main function of а university?
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 to the director of the school and request these documents.
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
Write a letter to your former employer to ask him/her for a reference letter to give to your new employer. In your letter
– Remind him/her about what you were doing in the company.
– Tell him/her about the responsibilities in your new job.
– Ask him/her for a reference letter.
Employer some time 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 or useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the work place. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whatever the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests comma 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 opinion.
Many people today find it difficult to balance 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,
The best way for employers to make their workforce happy is allow them more flexible working hours. To what extend do you agree? What other measures could be effective?
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 fo 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?
The charts show survey results concerning why MBA graduates did their degree, and employer's reasons for hiring them.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been offered a scholarship for obtaining a distance Master's degree through distance learning at a prestigious university. One of the requirements is to take a test on site once a month.
Write a letter to your current employer.In your letter:
• Share the news.
• Explain how this will be helpful.
• Ask for permission to be absent.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………..,
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
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
You work in an international compny. You need to take some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
- explain why you need this time off
- give details of when you want the time off
- say who can do your work when you are away
You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
explain why you have decided to leave the company
tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
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
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 disagreee.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
The charts show survey results concerning why MBA graduates chose their degree, and employer's reasons for hiring them.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for job for personal information such as hobbies and interests, and whether they are married and single . some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . others disagree . discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some employers of er their employees subsidised membership of gyms and sports clubs,believing that this will make their staf healthier and thus more ef ective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been offered a scholarship for obtaining a distance Master's degree through distance learning at a prestigious university. One of the requirements is to take a test on site once a month.
Write a letter to your current employer.In your letter:
• Share the news.
• Explain how this will be helpful.
• Ask for permission to be absent.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………..,
Thanks to the development of technology, many employers are now offering the employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobsfor personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Most employees do job interviews before offering 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 employer in your opinion?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give details of how long you will be away
• suggest how you will make up for the lost time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……………………,
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
Employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress at work. They should only care about the quality of their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot 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 to change the interview date
• Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
explain why you need the job;
describe your skills and qualifications;
say what days you are available.
Now a days, Many People have to work longer hours, and then feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employer do to make their employee's life easier?
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Write a formal letter to your employer informing them of your decision to resign from your current position. Include the reasons for your , your last working day, and any necessary details regarding the resignation process
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal informations 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 include your opinion.
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 universities 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?