Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Somepe people say that it is better to work for a large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days after purchase it has stopped working.
You spoken to the company representative a week ago but the phone has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
-introduce yourself
-explain the situation
-say what action you would like to company to take
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
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenagers working outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the percentage of male and female workers in country A and country B. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantagrs of this outhweigh the disadvantages?
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer times, and they feel more stressful than before. What are the reasons ? What can employers do to make their life easier ?
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
Describe your city
Describe your job
Describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Many countries thought that children have to do homework in their free time while others say children should do more outdoor activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Full-time university students spend most of their time in class or working on assignments. However, some people think that it is important for students to get involved in non-academic activities on campus as well (for example, to join a sports team or take part in drama). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the worker more. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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?
Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say individuals should save during their working years to fund their retirement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Zhaina
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter you should say: how long you have known your friend something about your friend’s personality and explain why you think your friend would make a good employee
Since the 18th century technological advances have replaced people in the workplace. With today’s technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Academic IELTS Sample 4 – The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
Write a recommendation letter for your friend who is applying for a job. In your
letter, please say
- How long do you know him/her?
- What are the main qualities of your friend?
- What is his/her work experience?
In recent times more and more people have started working from home rather than going to the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide the best care for their children. Others believe that family members like grandparents can do a better job. Discuss both view and give your opinion
People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction?
Some companies and organizations require their staff to wear uniforms at workplace. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms?
Some people work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career seversl times during their life. What are the advfantages and disadvantages of this?
Countries with long average working hours are economically more successful than those countries which do not work long hours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefits of this mobility outweight the disadvantages?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently changed jobs, and you want to tell a person who you used to work with about your change of job.
Write a letter to that person. In your letter:
• describe your new job
• explain whether you think it was a good idea to change jobs
• suggest that you meet again soon.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or the company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
Some think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might be the case ? What could be the disadvantage?
Some people believe that acupuncture works .to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the results of a survey on workplace complaints in Germany in 2001.
Some people think every human being can create artworks (e.g. painting), while others think only the people born with the ability can do that. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（2015/10/31亚太）
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have some spent time living o r working in that country.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You learned a piece of news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new International company near your house.
Write a letter to that company.
In your letter, you should
*Explain why you need that job.
*Give the details what you can do for the company.
*Suggest the time that you can work.
The chart and table illustrate the time spent by men and women on various household activities, excluding paid work, in the UK in 2008.
Nowadays, people can work and live in anywhere they choose because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that it is not wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old worker with new and young yet inexperienced individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. you would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give details of when you would be available for this work
Modern technology has made it possible for many people to work at home most of the time rather than going to an office every day. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working at home? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples
Some people say that professional work like doctor and teacher great contribution to the society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that government are spending more moneyon wild life.this money should be used for other works.To what extent do you agree or disagree
The table below the results of a survey on workplace complaints in Germany in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.