As most people spend a major part of their life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subject, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of passenger railway journeys made in Great Britain between 1950 and 2004 5
Some people believe that it is best to accept an unfavourable situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populatiosn of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the percentage of workers who migrated in different jobs between 2009 and 2012 in Australia.
Your neighbour has written to you to complain about the noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
explain the reason for the noise
offer your neighbour an apology
tell them what action you will take.
Ask electrician to be as quiet as possible. Pay for additional electrician so job finished sooner.
many chilren are encouraged by their parent to get a part time job. what are the advantages and disadvantages to children doing so?
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Five Major Types of Fast Food Eaten in Melbourne (units) 2005Present2025 Hamburgers403851 Fried Chicken353745 Salads51541 Fried Rice699 Noodles689
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about energy consumption in the USA since 1980, with projections until 2030.
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip.Write to the travel agency.In your letter:
Say where/when you went on holiday
Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
Tell them what you would like them to do
Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide the best care for their children. Others believe that family members like grandparents can do a better job. Discuss both view and give your opinion
•Nowadays, it is getting difficult for people to enjoy their lives in cities. Why do you think this is? What can the government do to make life in cities more enjoyable?
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to
how it should be celebrate
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- Say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event.
- Suggest a suitable venue
- Make recommendation as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band etc
Many employers are employing people with good social skills as well as good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that good social skills is as important as good qualifications to succeed in job?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Start with 'Dear Sir,'
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to have temporary jobs. They only work for a few months each year and use the rest of their time to do what they want to do. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that no one should do the same job forever while others believe that doing the same job is beneficial for the individual, company and society. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
Some people enjoy change and look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to remain the same and do not like any changes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people that competative sports shuld be included as a subject in school. while others believe that it has negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You read an article in a magazine recently which might be useful for you and your friend's job. Write a letter to your friend and say -Describe an article and its content, explain why it is good for you, why would it be helpful for your friend?
As an overseas employee, write a resignation letter to your employer due to an
emergency at home. You should write
- the reason for leaving,
- date of departure,
and things that you loved about your job
Some people believe that students should study only science subjects. Others say that they should learn arts subjects too. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Other people think that, in today's world, subject like Science and Technology are more important than History. Disucss both these views and give your opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•give him/her the job description;
•explain why he/she should take the job;
•say what he/she should do to get the job.
it is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for the art projects. For instance, there are more and more paintings and sculptures seen in public places. Some people say that it is wrong and governments should spend more money on other important things of public interest. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statement
Some people says that, history is one of the most important school subject. other people think, in todays world, subject like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefis of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
Increasing plastic waste is a major concern globally. What are the causes of this issue, and what measures can be taken to solve it?
The pie charts below show the avarage household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an Sinsatisfactoryjob or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to tr, and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
ou found a job opportunity in a foreign country. Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter mention the following:
What is the nature of your future job
Why did you apply for that job
Ask for details and his/her advice about the country.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary, because students can get so much information through the Internet, and study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Films and computer games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have negative effect on society and should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to chil’s development as other subjects. So it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend, do you agree or disagree?
Successful sports professionals can eam a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion
You have received a job offer from a city where lives one of your childhood friend. Write a letter to him:
• Tell about this happy event in your life;
• Ask him for help finding accommodation;
• Ask him to advise the best ways to get prepared for the new life in that city
many country women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
In recent years, the number of crimes committed by teenagers in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.
3.What are the causes of low job satisfaction among adult workers, and what solutions can be implemented to improve it?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvatages?
IELTS writing sample: The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
- A brief introduction of yourself
- Your experience and relevant skills
- Why you want the job
The presented table compares data about the proportion of workers whose jobs were in 6 various industries in Australia from 1989 to 2009.
Overall, it was important that the percentage of all sectors other than Manufacturing and REtail increased over the period of 20 years.
According to the diagram, manufacturing, the main sector that had the highest fraction of employees in 1989 in Australia, formed 15% in the beginning; then it reduced to 9.8% in 2009.In addition, Retail declined from 11.8% in 1989 to just over one-tenth in 2009. In contrast to the prior elements the portion of health care composed 9.6% in 1989; thereafter, it rose to 11.3% in 2009.
The graph demonstrates that Construction constituted 7.6% in 1989, after that, it roughly 1% climbed in 2009. Education and Tourism, making up approximately the same portion as each other in 2009 at almost 7.5%, constituted respectively 6.8 and 5.5 per cent at the start.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. Do the advantages of living in a foreign country outweigh the disadvantages?