Some parents allow their children to play on electronic devices such as computers and smartphones as they think it is important for the learning of technological skills. Other parents prohibit their children from using these electronic devices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period.
Many people think that cooking is an important skill in life and should be taught at school. Others disagree and think it is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter
• describe the training course
• say how it will help improve your job performance
• explain how much time you need off and ask for permission
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
School are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students to find a job. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
A museum near your house is looking for people to do part-time vountary/unpaid work. you would like to do some voulntary work at the museum. write a letter to the museum director to apply for voluntary work in letter.
explain why you want to do voluntary work at museum.
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work.
Your friend has written a letter to you asking for advice regarding a visit that his/her parents will be making to your area in the near future.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
recommend a place where they can stay
suggest the places they can visit
offer to do something with them.
some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens' life skills than spent reading.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skill and more creative than reading to what extent do you agree or disagree use reason and specific example for to explain your answer.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart shows the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You recently heard about an international company that you
would like to work for.
Write a job application letter and say:
• How did you hear about the company
• What skills and qualification do you have
• Why do you want to work there
Completing university education is thought by some to be th ebest way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developng soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Now a alot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourge them to learn vocational skill ( like plumbers and electricity). Do you agree or disagree.?
Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn trough experience that can benefit society?
you have received a bill from a mobile phone company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
Some people think that excessive use of mobile phones and computers badly affects teenagers’ writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion. #people #phones #computers #teenagers’ #skills
Some people believe that secondary or high school students should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill.Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
A museum newr your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
explain why you want to voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you woule be available for work
Write at least 150words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent write a letter to him
In your you shoul tell:
Why do you think the rent shouldn't be increased.
What you will do if it is increased
. Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries should not give jobs to skilled workers (for example doctors and engineers )of poor countries as they are needed their home country more than the rich countries. How far do you agree or disagree with the statement given?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to colledge
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Question:
Some people think the best way to motivate people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce or sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant example from your own
Answer
Owing to the indolence nature of humans, It is believed by some people that the most effective method of motivating people to work efficiently is payment based on their productivity and sales. This essay agrees with wages based on work done as individuals tend to work more to earn more; and improvement of sales is evident.
Firstly, Paying individuals in accordance with their productivity makes people work hard in order to earn well. This is because people desire a good pay and will do anything to earn it even if it means putting in extra effort and time. To illustrate, In Nigeria, Unilever factory workers are paid daily based on the quantity of their production. As a result, workers perform their work in their full capacity till exhaustion. Hence, wages based on work output is a reliable way of ensuring diligence and hard work at workplaces.
Secondly, wages that are dependent on sales give rise to development of better marketing strategies to improve sales. Employees will be encouraged to emulate better marketing and communications skills to advertise and encourage buyers to purchase goods because target must be met. For instance, When my aunt implemented salary based on sales strategy at her supermarket, 20% increased sales in the first month and 45% in the second market were recorded respectively. This is because of lesser pay when the sales is below the target and more pay when above the target. Therefore, payment that is based on sales gives rise to better performance of the employer and the company as a whole.
In conclusion, wages that dependent on productivity and sales is the best approach to ensure hard work, better performance and growth of the company as a whole.
Over reliance on moder modern technology means that people are failing to learn or are forgetting many basic skills .to what extent is it true our people becoming so reliant and modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it?
some people think that single sex schools perform better academically. others, however, beleive that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activites which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should be tought academic knowledge so that they can pass exams,and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be tought. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the results of two surveys, carried out at the beginning and end of the year, asking a restaurant's unhappy customers why they were dissatisfied with their experience.
You have seen an advertisement looking for volunteers to teach English overseas. Write to the recruitment office. In your letter
-Tell them where you saw the advertisement
-Explain why you would like to go
-Describe the skills that you have that you think would help
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors who satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
We have three important part of education; reading, writing, and maths.Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The value that we learn from our parents and family have greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below show the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for
parents to come along. Write a letter
Asking about the trip
Explaining why you want to join
Explain how you can help out
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.
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?
The table gives some of the results of two surveys of a city's resi-dents, asking for their opinions about certain aspects of living in the city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main fea-tures,and make comparisons where relevant
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
●say what experience and skills you have.
Some people say football players who have talent are the best. Others say players who learn the skill are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion
“Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting.”
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Art is a skill and a talent and so it should not be taught at universities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers put more emphasis on practical skills than theoretical knowledge. Others insist that candidates have an academic background or formal qualifications. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think having a universtiy degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers and IT professionals from poorer countries are migrating to developed countries for better- paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
In an increasingly globalized world, communicating in English is becoming an essential skill. Some people argue that it should become an official language in Vietnam. This means English would be used ingovernment, legal documents, education, and other official communications. The government of Vietnam should make English an official language. Do you agree or disagree?
It is more important for doctors to have good communication skills than to have deep knowledge in their discipline/field/specialization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Asking for Information
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.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.