Many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. However, this is very difficult to do. What are the problems associated with this? What is the best way to achieve a better balance?
The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicyle or by car. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers should give holidays of at least one month to employees to encourge them to perform better at workplace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage of men and women workers in different types of industries in 1990, 2000 and 2010.
Some people believe that exams are the best way to assess a student’s ability. Others think that continuous assessment, such as coursework and projects, is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you can only be there for the morning.
- say how you could help the new employee in the morning.
There are some motives for people to work. some people think that money is the most important do you agree or disagree
These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare people to work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts show the age at which people left full-time education as well as the average salary they were making two years after entering the workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a workshop, but you were disappointed with some aspects of it.
Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter:
•Explain which workshop you attended and when
•Describe what disappointed you about it
•Say what you would like the organizer to do
Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in future. Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Employers should give holidays of at least one month to employees to encourage them to perform better at workplace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Societies give sportspeople and entertainment personality more valuable than professional workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers. What is the main reason? Do you think it is a good or bad development?
Some students take 1 year of between finishing school and going to universities,in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outwiegh the disadvantages?
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
You have decided to resign from your work in order to try a new field. write a letter of resignation to your boss, in your letter.
Tell your boss of your decision and explain why you are leaving.
Explained what you have learned from your current job and how you feel about leaving.
As for a letter of refference.
You are planning a 2 day work training outside your city .
Write to manager of the hotel.
Introduce yourself and your company.
Ask availability of rooms and every arrangement that will be needed.
Some school leavers choose to travel or work for a year before going to university. What might be the reasons for this? What are the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The chart shows the proportion of working age adults in four countries from 1980 to 2015.
Information technology enables many People to do thier work. Outside their workplace . Do benifits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possibles solutions?
Should long-term job seekers in receipt of government benefits be made to do voluntary work so that they give something back to the community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary workers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think that this may cause social problems and they should be retired. Do you agree or disagree?
the following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000. summarize the information and make comparison. writ at least 150 words
Nowdays many people choose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
a lot of places in the work rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the Advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Mrs Barret, 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 Barrett. 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
Write at least 150 wrods.
You do not need to write any addresses.
n many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, which is important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
make an introduction for the topic- doctors, other health workers and teachers make great contributions to society and so should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebraties. Do you agree or disagree.
It is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age if it is possible for them to do so. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace.
Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee's conduct
Say how you expect HR manager to address the situation.
In many countries, young adults are engaged in some kind of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views
You would like a temporary job working in a summer camp which runs sport and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer.
Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter:
•Explain what sort of job you would like to do.
•Describe your personality.
•Say what experience and skills you have.
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self- employed?
Some people think that scientific work on plants and food is good. Others think it is dangerous. Discuss both views.
Working long hours causes a great deal of stress and can be very bad for one's health. VinMec’s top management must find a way to reduce this type of stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?
SomePeople are believed that children are given too much free time.They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spent their free time.
With the rise of ebook comes the decline of paperwork some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do certain unpaid work instead of being put behind the bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problem facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-five hours?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others belive they shoud be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labour obsolete. Others think that work performed by humans will always be important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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
You need to write an essay addressing the topic below: The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.
Nowadays, as a part of education process, students work at a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?