People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extend do you agree and disagreeextent?
Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
The two tables represent the number of exchange students from universities in 5 different countries in Europe: France, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, and Netherland, to Australia between 2007 and 2009. Overall, it can be clearly observed that although German student have the fewest number of students in 2007, whereas that of in 2009 become the greatest. To begin with, in 2007, French university student ranked the highest number among other four countries at 61 peoples, followed by Dutch and Swedish students at 36, and 34 respectively. In 2009, at 62 peoples German students was the greatest number that travel to Australia, followed by French and Swedish student at 60 peoples and 42 peoples, respectively. In regards with, Australian students exchange in Europe, at 37 peoples was the highest number of students travel in France in 2007, whereas the number of university students from Australia exchange in France skyrocketed at 58 peoples in 2009. It interesting to note that Australian students travel to Germany and Netherland the least in 2007 and 2009 respectively at 18 peoples in both years.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off and want to ask your manager about his
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.
the diagrams below shwo the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are looking forward to the visit
• describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
• suggest some things to do during the visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Mrs Barett, and English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
-Suggest how you could help her in her home
-Say why you would like to do this work
-Explain when you will and will not be available
The world of work is changing rapidly and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes for this rapid change, and suggest ways of preparing people for the world of work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The diagram below shows the process of making a violin by hand. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work .Some people feel that this is complete wrong .However others sport this becouse they feel that it provides valuable work expirience .What is your opinion on this.
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.
More and more companies are willing to view graduates of online universities on an equal level as those who attended brick-and-mortar classrooms. Discuss the advantages of both styles of learning as it relates to the working world.
A person's success nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness, and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter,
• explain the situation
• describe your problems and why it is difficult to work
• state what kind of changes you would prefer
You and your relatives are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
It is important for people to take risks, both in theirprofessional lives and personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risksoutweigh the disadvantages?
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children are engaged in different kind of paid works. Many of people consider it inappropriate and many think it as a learning experience for taking responsibility? Give your opinion and views at the statement.
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman's role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. TheIELTSCoach
You live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. In your letter
* describe the situation
*explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
*say what kind of accomodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter: Explain why you want to do the voluntary work. State what your skills and experience are. Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advanatges of taking risks outweigh the disadvanatges ?
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more apptitute for. To what extent do you agree or disgaree?
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourage the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Write a 250-word essay on the following topic (vocabulary is on the page 8): It is important for people to take risks, in both their professional lives and personal lives. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart gives the information about the female unemployment rates in the countries of the United Kingdom between 2013 and 2014.
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience. and spend 40 minutes on this task
Your englsh speaking friend has asked you for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Say how important new year is to people in your country.
Describe how new year is celebrated in your country.
Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country.
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house)
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to inform the company and in your letter.- Explain when and from where you rented it -Describe how the accident happened what kind of action did you take after the accident.
A group of people think that the penalty for each kind of crime needs to equal, another group says that before giving punishment wants to analyse the stimulantt and motivation of the crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You Will Move to A New City for Work. You Know Some People Who Live There. Write a Letter to One of Your Friends. In your Letter:-
Ask Them for Help Finding Accommodation.
Tell Them Where You Would Like to Live.
Tell Them the Type of Place You Are Looking For.
It is recommended by some lawmakers to punish the parents in place of their children who have commited less serious crimes like disorderly conduct or theft. They say that this will force parents to become more responsible in taking care of their children. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people`s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some student work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people believe using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think the traditional method (making photo albums, writing diaries) is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many athletes use performance-enhancing drugs to do better in sports events, and gain the benefits of making money. Do the advantages outweigh the negative impact?
An increasing number of people work from home these days and stay in touch with their office using computer technology. What are the effects on employees of working from home?
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
The diagram below shows the bread making process
The graphs' below show basic information about employment among people with and without disabilities in a certain country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the coment-making process, and how coment is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Explain why you think he/she would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with him/her.
Today many parents force rhier children to study all kinds of courses in the early age . What are the reason behind this.? What effects do you think this practice would bring to gbs children?