Some people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of jon they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many corporations around the world there are fewer women than men in some management positions, and many people believe that this has created inequality in the workplace. Discuss the reasons why this is? How can we solve inequality in the workplace?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did thier training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wise. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just bought a video game console which does not work well. write a letter to the ventor.
say what is wrong with this piece of electronics.
say what you have done to address this issue.
find out if you could have it replaced.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergaduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years
More and more fathers are taking a break from their careers, so that they can stay home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both paretns work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking f
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers ahould be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe thay should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
A museum near 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 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.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time work. You would
like to do some part-time work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the part-time work.
In your letter
Explain why you want to do part-time work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be avialable for work
The system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbors. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter ...
1.Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2.. Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3.Suggest what should be done about the problem
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.
Some people think that students who don’t take a break in studies between high school and the university are at a disadvantage compared to students who travel and work after high school before further continuing their education. Do you agree or disagree?
High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect others or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experienc
4 Telecommuting refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology . Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades . How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommutin ?
The charts below show the number of working hours per week, in industrial sector, in four European countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community.An organisation in your area works for the benefit of old people.Write a letter to the in-charge of that organisation explaining
Why do you want to help
How can you help them
The success of a business or sports team depends more on the leader of that team than on the individual team members. This is because it is the leader who makes sure everyone works together to achieve the team's goals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsorty part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You’re visiting a town where you once worked. Write to a friend you worked with there. Include the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about your life now
Give him/her details of your visit
Arrange how you can meet.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work r travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
It is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
• Tell about your education
• Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Write at least 150 words.
Your company has recently introduced a new work uniform. You are mostly happy with the uniform, but there is one thing that you do not like. Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what you like about the uniform
explain what you don’t you like about the uniform
suggest how the uniform can be improved
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to the younger children) To what extent do you agree or disagree
The most crucial factor of a person ‘s life is his or her time at the workplace and life becomes meaningless when there is no job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The system used for rubbish/garbage 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
Some people work on the same type of work for their whole lives while others prefer to change their work type. Which of the approaches is more reasonable in your opinion?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in foreign coutry. Others say that this is not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take
Nowadays many peoplechoose to be self-employed , rather than to work for a company or organization.Why might his be thecase? what could be thedisadvantages of being self-employed ?
Write about following topic: Some people believe 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 spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Working from home is a popular way for professionals to work these days because it is convenient. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
School teaching should focus on success on the workforce and less attention should be given to academic achievement, to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people change the type of work frequently, while others do the same type of work for long time. Discuss both the views and give your Opinion
Mrs BARETT, 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
Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for a successful career.Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave scool and to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
One of your colleagues Recently got a new job at another Company. Write a letter to him and say you feel about him What you enjoy the most while working together Ask what is future plans are
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework 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 children should not be given home work everyday, while others believe that they should get home work everyday in order to be successful at school. discuss both the opinions and give your view.
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and women working in different occupations. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do a part-time voluntary unpaid job. 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
In some countries young people are encouraged to travel or work for a year between finishing the high school and starting universities studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decides to do this.