IELTS Writing Task 2Topic
Work
Four Weeks Annual Leave to Improve Job Performance
Some people think employers should give their staff at least four weeks' holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
University Education vs Starting Work After School
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Working for Multinational Companies to Understand Other Cultures
The best way to understand other cultures is to work for a multinational organisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Older and Younger Workers Competing for Jobs
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Early Career Path vs Changing Jobs Frequently
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social Skills and Qualifications for Job Success
Some employers are giving increased importance to employing people with good social skills in addition to good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are as important as good qualifications for success in a job?
Job Satisfaction Versus Job Security
Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Working Hard Solely to Earn Money
The only reason why people work hard is to earn money, and there is no other reason for doing so. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Free Choice vs Realistic Careers for Young People
Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job, but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Pros and Cons of Mandatory Company Uniforms
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Choosing Between a Life Without Work and Working
When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Working for a Large vs Small Company
Some people say that it is better to work for a large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?
Holding Multiple Jobs: Causes, Advantages, and Disadvantages
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?
Paying Others for Household Chores and Childcare
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves?
Mandatory Study Abroad or Work Placement for Undergraduates
All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?
Staying with One Organisation vs Changing Jobs
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
University Education vs Work Experience for a Career
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.