some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regerdless of whether the course is useful to an employer. what, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think university education should focus on academic study only. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in teams and solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him.
In your letter, you should tell:
•why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
•what you will do if it is increased.
**Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching practical skills that can help students to secure a job. Others argue that schools should focus on academic subjects that provide a foundation for higher education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.**
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she/he would not enjoy going to college.
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills are required in the workplace. other thinks that, the true function of a universities should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What in your opinion, should be the main function of a university.
You saw an advertisement for a job opening as a customer service representative at a local company. Write a letter to the hiring manager expressing your interest in the position. In your letter, include:
Your relevant experience and skills
Why you are interested in this job
Your availability for an interview
Some people think that, due to improvements in technology, traditional skills of writing letters will disappear. Do you agree or disagree?
Now a lot of people in colleges are doing academic studies. We should encourage them to learn vocational skills (like plumbing). Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays computer education is compulsory for learners in most schools. Do you think it is necessary or will children acquire these skills naturally from their day interaction with technology everywhere? Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? They develop other skills such as marketing and business oriented What is the most important thing to succeed in life?
Lack of practical skills is the main reason for unemployment among youth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games waste their time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer games? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people that the universities should provide graduates knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others, think that the true function of universities should give access to knowledge to its own shake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Some people think that the education system should focus on teaching students practical skills that are needed for employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. That starts so the result 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.
Many people, including adults, find it overwhelming to speak or make a presentation in front of an audience. It is therefore argued that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this skill important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In addition to academic subjects at school, schools also should cover practical skills such as car repairing and gardening. do you agree or disagree with that statement?
In today's world,some people skip breakfast to save time.However,for the majority of people , breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you agree or disagree ?
It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too acade ic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Only way to solve increasing crime rate young offender to teach parents better parenting skills. To what extent do you agree.
You have an upcoming meeting with your manager to discuss your performance in the past years. write a letter to the manager.
In your letter.
Describe your achievements in the past year.
Say what areas/skills need to improve on
Suggest plan to improve those skills/areas.
Some people say that in all levels of educations, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of education from primary school to universities too much tine is spend on learning than facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home. Write to your friend
Asking about the new home
Telling them you can help
Describing how you can help
Your department needs you to work overtime on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Write an email to the Department Manager: Explaining why you can not work overtime on the weekend Asking for working from home and how you are able to handle that Stating what tools you need for your working from home Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, sya that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
School should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass examination. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking and wood crafting should be taught at home, by family or friends. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she asked you to write a reference letter to the new employer.
Write a letter to the employer to recommend your colleague/friend.
In your letter
* state your reason for writing and say how you know the applicant
* describe your colleague/friend's relevant qualifications and skills
* and explain why you are recommending this person for the job.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experiences and developing soft skill is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Because of the modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skill, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently recived a letter from a friends asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Writing a letter to this friend. Hn your letter
. say why he/sshe would not enjoy going to college
. explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
. suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some say that secondary school should spend less time on traditional subjects such as history and should spend more time on communication skills and business courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
You recently saw an advertisement of a business conference that can be really helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
In your letter say
What is the conference about
How did you know about the conference
Explain to him/her why it is important for you attend it
Inform him about the schedule and venue
Younger employees have more skills, knowledge and more motivated than older employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your argument with your own experience.
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 college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
some people say children no longer need to develop handwriting skill, Others believe that handwriting is still important. Discuss both his views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that individuals are born with leadership skills. Do you agree or disagree with this view. Is there any other way by which the leadership qualities can be developed
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skill and imagination than reading. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many employers are employimg 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
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of a university is to provide access to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?
In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of fifty. What problems does this cause, and what solutions could minimize the problems?
Companies now prefer to hire people with good social skills as well as good academic qualifications. Do you think that social skills are now getting more important than educational qualifications?
Sometimes, companies choose people based on their personality rather than skill set. Why do you think that is the case? What do you think is more important – personality or skills?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environmental projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help.
Describe a local environmental issue
Explain how you can help
Suggest how to avoid the problem in future
People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really important? Give reasons.