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:
● Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
● Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
● State what your skills and experience are.
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•give details of the course
•say how the course would be useful
•explain how the company could help you do this course.
Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students’ true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic?
Some people think that it is a good idea for aprents to help their children with their homework. Other believe that children should do their homework on their own. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Are disadvantages of this requirement greater than the benefits for the community and individuals?
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
The system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours suggest what should be done about the problem
You are applying for a new job and international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager in your letter. Remind your manager of the position you worked in tell him or her position you applying for why you want ask him to provide you with the directors letter
You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your manager. 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
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will provide better care for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
•tell him / her your other news
Rich countries should not employ skilled labor from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Mrs. Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrette. In your letter suggest
how you could help her in her home
why you would like to do this work
when you will and will not available
There is a common belief that individuals working under physical pressure should receive the same wage as educated people with diploma. Personally, I agree with this statement. A number of arguments support my opinion.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to take a year off for travelling and working between high school and university. What are the advantages and Disadvantages of this?
The charts show the percentage of people working in different sectors in Towns A and B in two years, 1960 and 2010.
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
•explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
•ask about the next steps in the hiring process
These days, people work in more than one job , and often change careers several times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this ?
The chart above shows informaition about various professions in the UK. and salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession
In some culture, children are being told that they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
People should work a fixed number of hours per week and employers should not ask anybody to work extra hours. discuss both of views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaxples from your own knowledge or experience
You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community. An organization in your area works for the benefit of old people. Write a letter to the in-charge of that organization explaining
- Why do you want to help
- How can you help them
- When will you be available
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl
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 do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
In your letter
•introduce yourself
•describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
•explain why you need financial assistance.
Some peole tend ti take temporary jobs (they only work for few month of year), for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend has agreed to look after your six year old son, house and pet while you are working abroad for two weeks.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give instructions about your son with his everyday school routine
• give instructions about how to care for your pet
• give instructions about other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a country or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your opinion.
Some think college is best for career preparation, while others prefer gaining work experience early. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People doing dangerous sport activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports . Do you agree or disagree ?
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unpaid community activity service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children.) To what extent do you agree or degree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self employed than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the cause? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•explain why you want to take time off work
•give details of the amount of time you need
•suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computers. Do you agree or disagree?
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number...) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge
Mrs Barrett, an 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. Berrett. 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
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work everyday. The result is increased traffic congestion and damadge to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distance to work?
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household takes equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently saw an advertisement in a newspaper seeking volunteers
to do unpaid work with local children. You are interested in this work.
Write a letter to the head of the organisation.
In your letter
• express your interest
• ask for details of the work that needs to be done
• let them know when you are available.
You are planning to take 3 days’ leave. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Saying why you want to leave How long your leave is What plans of work you have for your leave Who will support your work How you ensure the fulfillment of your plan when you come back to work Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
Somepe pie say that it is better to work for a large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the number of fatal injuries (resulting in death) of workers in New Zealand between 1992 and 2010.
Some employers of their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more active at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Consider the arguments from both aspects of this possible debate, give your opinion.
The world is changing rapidly, working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the causes for the changes and give suggestions how people should prepare for work in the future.
Students are overloaded with home work now a days from school, rather than home work some bilieves that school should focus and give more time to other activities which will help their growth as the burden they loose their skill and abilities.Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with the people who have high-level degrees Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robits. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some Believe That People Should Not Continue To Work Once They Reach The Age Of Retirement Until what age individuals should perform their duties is a debatable issue; it is argued by many people that individuals should stop working once they reach the age of retirement. This essay strongly supports this view as this will greatly benefits an individual to stay blissful and motivated.