Some managers encourage their staff to work better by giving them more money. To what extent do you think this policy can be effective? Can you recommend any other methods to achieve this goal?
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
You have organised on 19th birthday party for your relative and invited elderly gas. It was a successful party. Write a letter to the hotel Manager, to provide the feedback: in your letter, you should tell:
- when the party took place
- why it was successful
- thanks for staff member who was really helpful.
Q: In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole? Give reasons and examples from your personal experience.
the bar chart shows about female and male academic member staff in 2012
You recently visited a tourist attraction and you were very pleased with the help given to you by the staff.
Write a letter to the head of staff at the tourist attraction. In your letter:
give details of the circumstances of your visit
describe the help given to you by the staff
say what you want the head staff to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
•explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
•what you want the new uniform to be like
•and give some suggestions to handle the situation
You are organizing a staff training day at a local conference centre.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:
Describe the purpose of the training day
Explain what you will need for the day
Ask about availability and cost
Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups. Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your view.
Employers should give their staff at least four-weeks’ holiday a year to help employees get better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some shops are open 24hous a day, 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, the shop staff and the company as a whole?
The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
• Explain how you were helped
• State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Some employers offer their employees subsidizedmembership of gyms and sport clubs , believe that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work . Other employees find no benifit doing so. Discuss both views .
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the faculties of a major university in 2012 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hard work? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales positions?
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Employment should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some compaies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company having umifom? Are there any benefits of having uniforms for the stuff?
Employers should give their staff at least a 4- week holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visits you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say
– What the problem was and when it happened
– What the swimming pool staff have done about it
– Suggest your own solution to the problem.
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• Identify a colleague who you think should be best employee
• Explain what the job of this colleague involve.
• Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as best employee.
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female staff who work in a major university by different sectors in 2012. Overall, while there are more female staff specialized in education, it is interesting that engineering is the most common field among male professors.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
-describe the problem.
-explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help.
-say what you would like the manager to do.
The company you work for has decided to close the cafeteria as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director:
- Give reasons of low usage
- How will it affect the staff
- Suggest ways to improve it
The bar chart gives information about the proportions of academic staff members in faculties, namely arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine and science, by gender, in a major university, in the year 2012.
Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opnion.
Your recently visited a store and didn't like the customer service there.
Write a complaint letter to the store manager and say
-What was the issue there?
-Why wasn't the staff helpful?
-Suggest what can be done about it
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customer, shop staff and company as a whole?
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the facilities of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
You organised a 90th birthday party in a hotel for a relative. Many elderly guests attended this party which of grand success. Write a letter to thank the hotel manager. In your letter,
Give details of party
the reasons why party was successful
Mention a staff member who helped you a lot
Some job employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times even on holidays.what are the advantages and Disadvantages
Some people think that wearing uniforms fosters solidarity between staff and makes them feel part of a team. Others claim that it is better to have a dress code than a uniform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
you and your colleague would like to use a company room for staff break times but you need the managers permission. write a letter to your manager in your letter you should: explain the advantages of having a room for staffbreak times,suggest which room would be most suitable and why and say what changes to the room would be necessary
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
In your letter
• introduce yourself.
• describe the problem.
• say what you would like the manager to do.
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style. You can use this page for any rough work.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
Some companies and organizations require their staff to wear uniforms at workplace. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms?
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
what you want the new uniform to be like
and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently had a positive experience at a department store where a staff member was vey helpful to you. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Mention which part of the store you visited
Describe how the staff member assisted you
Suggest what would you like the manager to do to reward their good services.
Some employers offer their employees subsidized membership in gyms and sport clubs, believe that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work . Other employees find no benifit doing so. Discuss both views .
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all time. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
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The table presents information about university-level academic staff in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 150 words
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional Contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on the others. To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?
The company you work has decided to close the cafeteria, as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director. -Give reason of low usage -How will it affect the staff -Suggest ways to improve it
You recently visited a theatre and had an accident there. The staff were very helpful. Write a letter to the manager giving good feedback.
In your letter, you should tell:
– and describe the accident
– how the staff helped you
– how similar situations could be prevented in the future.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter,
describe the problem you had with the tickets
say why you were unhappy with the staff
suggest what action the train company should take