General Assessment: Writing Tasks 1&2-B

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You work in a busy but poorly organised office and you are keen to be promoted. Your employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department.

Write a letter to your employer. In the letter:

• ask to be considered for this job
• explain why you would be a suitable candidate
• outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear……..,

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

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?

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

Write at least 250 words.