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?
Task2 How to survive job interview what advice can you give? Tell me the interview is the only way? Describe your opinion
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result
of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
-express concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
-tell them about a similar experience that you once had
-give some advice or offer help
Some people feel that multinational companies improve life in the foreign countries where they sell their goods and services. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people have voiced an idea that tertiary educational students should only focus on their own major in order to get a qualification;
The chart below shows the changes in the price of a litre of milk at three different supermarkets between 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
you recently organised a party for your company at a hotel. write a letter to the hotel manager. in your letter describe the party and how itwent. explain why you were pleased with the hotel's service.suggest some improvements that the hotel could make
Road transport is taking over rail services. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this situation. Is this situation true for your country?
You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
You do NOT need to write any address.
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
•describe what you like about the library
•say what you don’t like
•make suggestions for improvements
Some people think governments should spend money on the arts, while others believe it should be spent on public services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about leaning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email •Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •Explain how your friend could learn this sport •Suggest that you both learn this sport together.
The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.
Your local library wants to improve its services and facilities. Write a letter to the library.
In your letter you should:
explain who you are
make your suggestions
and explain how this would make the library better.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on
vital public services such as schools and hospitals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?