NOWADAYS EMPLOYERS CONSIDER FORMAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIFE EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES. WHY IS THAT? IS THAT? IS THIS A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced society. Discuss the reasons behind this trend and suggest possible strategies individuals can adopt to maintain a better balance between work and personal life. Use explainations and examples to support your opinion.
Some people think the main reason for success is hard work and determination. While other people think factors like money and personal appearance are also important. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
The internet is a great invention that brings a host of advantages for the world population. However, there are several issues in terms of security and control of personal data. Do you agree or disagree with this?
You would like to take part in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation, and cost.
Leaders and directors in an organization are normally older people. Some people think
younger leader would be better. Do you agree or disagree? It is true that young people can be good leaders at companies or organisations.
Youngle are usually physically stronger and can handle a heavy workload. For example, they can be more creative at work and come up with extraordinary ideas or initiatives which may lead to fruitful results. Being a leader requires people to work with much pressure, and old people are often not capable of doing that. Additionally, younger people are usually more creative, so they are more likely to find newer and better improvements which benefit the entire organisation.
However, older people have worked for many years and they have great experience. Furthermore, older leaders have a more powerful voice and old aged people are respected by others. They can allow members of a company to find optimal solutions when it comes to a pivotal decision point.Therefore, old people have a deeper understanding about enterpreneurial culture of the company and they capable of running the business more efficiently.After comparing young and older people's qualities it becomes clear that older people are more preferable to be leaders.They can have a more powerful voice within the company, and people are more likely to listen to them. For example, as the time spent working with the staff of the senior is often longer, they can understand their colleagues better, achieving more popularity. It is an interpersonal communication skills and approval of other people that can tremendously affect the success of a leader. Younger members, on the other hand, will need more time to make contributions over time to prove themselves worthy.
To conclude, I believe, that older leaders can bring more success to companies and organisations.
You would like a job working in a summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.
Write a letter to the organiser of the summer camp. In your letter:
describe your personality
say what relevant experience and skills you have
explain what sort of work you would like to do.
The professional workers such as doctors, nurses, and teachers should be paid more than the sports and entertainment starts or personalities. Do you agree or disagree
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing excercise classes. what are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negetive development?
A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
suggest what he/she should bring to work.
Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees? ▪Advertising in professional journals ▪Using personal recommendations ▪Recruiting at job fairs Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
These days everyone seems to have more possessions(e.g. computers, cars, mobile phones, etc) Our strong desire to own these things is making us less aware of important personal qualities such as kindness and concern for others. Do you agree or disagree?
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 own opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal questions such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6-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
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.Average distance in miles travelled per person per year
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every yong person how to be a good parent Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent
Many businesses owners find their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as ability to cooperate their coworkers.What are the causes ? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
You wish to apply for a new college course, but you are unsure about the details of cost, duration and subjects posted on the college website. Write
an email to the relevant person in admissions at the college, asking them to clarify these points for you. In this email,
Say what your interest is
Explain why the website is unclear
Request the information that you need
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
>describe the work you have been doing
>explain why you can no longer do this work
> recommend another person who is interested in the work
The graph below shows the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedon, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unabled to continue doing this work. Write a letter to your manager of the organization where you have been working.
describe the work you have been doing.
explain why you can no longer do this work.
recommend another person choice interested in the work.
Courses and general online study have recently become very popular. However, some people still prefer to attend classes in person. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large Internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
Many people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of origin, while others believe that it has only minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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
Most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it? What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons for address. ln other words, we have reached a stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The quality of the health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of healthcare for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterize a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below presents the food consumption per person weekly in a European country in 1992,2002 and 2012.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
A healthy person is often described as a person who has a good diet, gets a lot of exercise and avoids stress. what do people do to stay healthy in your country?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine. For someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 years old child.
Write a letter to the parents.
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you should be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Dear sir or Madam,
A person's worth nowadays, seems to be judged according to social statues and material possession. Old- fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. Do what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2), emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal Between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the infomation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on personal enjoyment—doing things they like to do rather than doing things they should do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
these days children are surrunded by electronic devices such as personal computers , tablet computers, and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. what are the advantages and dis advantages of this situation?
Some business observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solution can help address this problem?
Some people opine that increasing office hour is a reason for many social and personal problems and that is why it should be reduced to 35 hours in a week. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to 35 hours?
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
Nowadays business face problems with new employees who have just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvatanges?
Wealth and material belonging often measure the success that a person has. Do you think wealth is best measure of success? What makes a successful person?
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting .
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting . In your letter
•Describe the meeting
•Explain the problems with the service
•Suggest what the meeting organiser should do
You need to take leave from your work of over one month of a period for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
· Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
· Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
· Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away