First Questions

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QUESTIONS 1 AND 2

TASK 2

Some people believe that employees should stay in the same job for the rest of their lives. Others think they should switch jobs at least once during their career.

To what extent do you agree / disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Collocations:

to make a living

to lay off staff

work volume

to earn a living

to hold a position

to move up the ladder

to hand in one’s resignation

to take action

to take on responsibility

to pencil in a meeting

to master new skills

to stay on course

to run errands

a golden parachute

perks and benefits

an expense account

the graveyard shift

to carve out a niche

widespread unemployment

fringe benefits




TASK 1 GENERAL

You are going to visit the UK for an 'English and Homestay' program. Write a letter to the host family. In your letter:

- introduce yourself

- ask the family some questions to get essential information about the UK

- tell the family scheduled date of arrival and time

You should write at least 150 words.



TASK 1 ACADEMIC

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below presents the global bird flu casualties per year.

Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

GRAPH HERE: http://www.ieltspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Total_Casualties_.png

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