Master IELTS General Training Volume 5 Writing Practice Test 2
Question list
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
- explain what you are currently doing
- describe your suitability for this area of work
- say when you can attend an interview
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You should write at least 250 words.
Comments:
Spending hours at end on computer games has become a common sight these days. Due to technological advent the reach of these gadgets have increased and people are glued to the screens, adults and children alike. Youngsters, especially are devoting ample time engaging in recreational activities on computers and very little or no time on playing physical sports. In this essay I would enumerate some reasons for this and would also talk about whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous.
One of the primary reasons for ever-growing usage of computer games is that they are designed in such a way that young minds find it difficult to put a restraint. The color schemes, the graphics, etc are very engaging and have a sort of hypnotic effect on the user and thus physical activties take a backseat. This is exemplified by the findings of the reserch conducted by Neuroscience Department of AIIMS. It revealed that there is an increase of 38% in the vedio games players from ages 10-18 in last 5 years.
Another noteworthy cause can be the nuclear family set-up. Children feel lonely and to address this lonliness they resort to online playing witht their friends. To some extent parent also accept this as they fear about child's safety. They purchase latest computer games in order to make sure that the child stays at home.
Some people argue that this is beneficial as it will make are youth future-ready. They would be well versed with technology, however I strongly disagree. Physical health cannot be replaced by technologial skills. There are numerous articles talking about childhood obesity. Cases of heart ailments, high BP, diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases are on the rise in younger population and all this can be attributed to lack of physical excercise and leading an unhealthy sedentary lifestyle. Educational institues can take various initiatives to ensure some form of excercise or sports everyday. The government can announce student discounts to children for enrolling in sports centers and build community parks to facilitate healthy habits among the kids.
To conclude, I would reiterate that over exposure to computer games are harming our children in more than one ways. They are developed in such a way that logging out it is a challange. In addition, it is also used as a cure to lonliness. The physical wellbeing is given least importance and has resulted in multiple health condition at an alarming rate. Thus, I opine that negatives outweigh the benefits.
These days, children tend to spend most of their time behind their screens and mobile phones instead of focusing on the physical activities that help them develop their mental and physical abilities. In my opinion, this is harmful for our children, and I will discuss reasons for this trend in the following paragraphs.
Electronical devices are available in every home and are used as main entertainment source by children specially with the various attractive games that designed to keep them concentrated all the time to get higher scores and pass more phases. Additionally, playgrounds are not available in all areas and going to gyms or sport centers regularly is not possible as parents are busy with long working hours.
Of course, as we live in tech-era, preventing the children from playing computer games completely is not possible.
However, children need to step out and practice some physical activities to help their minds and bodies develop in the right way and to avoid some sicknesses as obesity and vision issues.
To conclude, it is crucial to take care of children's mental and physical health by reducing the hours they spend behind the screen and encouraging them to do more physical activities.
The prevalence of online gaming have incited a behavioural shift infants, prefering computer games rather than oit door sporting activities. This is largely due to the fact that most parents nowadays adopt a indoor lifestyle due to the ease of internet connectivity. Hence this have repercussions on the life of children. it's,in my opinion, detrimental to the development of this kids as a whole.
This pattern comes with a lot of drawbacks on the lives of these children. Firtsly, when children prefer online gaming to sporting activities they tend to have a sedentary lifestyle and might develop illness such as; obesity, depression, social anxiety, and high blood pressure. All these factors mentioned can be detrimental in their growth process on becoming young adults. To expatiate, I personally witness a situation when a kid prefer to spend plenty of time on the computer playing videos games than meeting up with friends on a field, and play collectively. After some time his parents noticed that he had issues related to social anxiety and it was difficult for him to build a friendly relationship with his peers. Coupled to this, he was also overweigh for a child of his age.
Moreover, This shift contributes to the reduce the creativity in children. The high exposure of kids to online contents might leads to serious addiction, and this can modify the structure of their brain. Which isn't healthy for an individual still developing his mind. Therefore, this can prevent kids from stimulating their creative abilities.
In a nutshell, though online games are great sources of entertainment, parents should regulate their screen time, and consider sporting activities as an intergral part of their children wellbeing, important for their social,and emotional stability while growing up in becoming adults.
This is fact that contemporary era of digitization where technology dominates our life .it has some serious drawn back as well >More kids are binge towards online games and gives less time to physical activity and sports. Since sports are outmost for physical and mental development of a child .So my perception is spending more times on computer injurious for children. My view would be substantiated is the subsequent paragraph .
First there are several disadvantage of digital gaming .Out of all the foremost is one that its makes individual indolent because there is no exertion involved in it'll you have to do just sit and play. For example 2018 a research reveal that 30 min exercise a day keep a person active .Thus this is very much important to a person to have physical activities in order to stay a healthy life .
Secondly the other harm indoor activities to promote obesity and enhance negatives activity such masturbation .For example American Diabetic research reports say 6 out of 10 kids are obese in the USA,because of Ill activities in outdoor activities .So therefore it is very much important especially for young ones to get engaged in outdoor activities.
Hence to recapitulate the discussion ,it can be said that computing activities deteriorate the health adolescent and in order to keep fit and well, it is compulsory to give substantial time to outdoor activities.
In this world the advance technology is growing up day by day and children interest towards more to internet and video games and ovoid physical exercise like playing sports in ground in this essay we will discuss why today kids are not participating in sports .The impact involves various reason pros and cons are discussed in various reasons.
Parents are major reason of adaptability they gave computer games is child life and usually gave them gadgets and smarts phone due to availability of themselves .Video games is range of benefit of child life .Playing simple games can improve mood of child, remove anxiety promote relaxation .Children can also lean emotional resilience by learning the cop with losing the video games stage socialization is another benefit of video game.
There are also research showing implies video games could lead to behavior change , disrupted sleep ,media addiction and volant behavior .If you child showing concerning body language you may need to step in.These include irritability when they are not playing video games and showing aggression.
The other harm related to the indoor activities is that it promotes obesity, which is one of the leading issue the world faces today. A person gains weight very quickly if he is not involved in outdoor activities. For instance, American Diabetic Association, published that 6 out of 10 kids are obese in the USA, because of the ill-involvement in outdoor activities. Therefore, it is very much important, especially for the young one's to get engaged in outdoor sports.
To conclude to be drawn with habituating mislead the current generation of children.This is parents responsibility to teach the children's to play sports that can benefit to their mental and physical health.
Dear Sir /Madam
I am contacting you regarding the news paper advertisement for waiter in your last week .My name is Khalid Ahmed and have several years of experience in hotel industry and currently working as a senior chef at Ramada Hotel since June 2017 and wonderful soft skill for customer service .Basically I am IT Graduate from reputed university but my passion which brought me to hotel industry. My main concern to leaving present job is the area is far away from Home nearly 80 KM one side .Infect the environment of the job and salary am getting is very nice .
So therefore I would like to work near my town name called Bahria Town .I want to confirm that I will be available to meet you on Saturday 30 March at 9.00 AM.I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you am looking forward to learning more about positing
your sincerely
Khalid AHmed
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am Alessandro Mallia and I writing this letter to you in regard your advertisement as waiter.
I would like to describe some more details about my current work situation and work experience that I could bring on your amazing business. I living in Melbourne CBD which means just 5 min by walk from my house to the restaurant addressed. I have been worked for 3 years for an important restaurant in the heart of the city of Melbourne called Rosetta. However, I started to work there as simple waiter and I finished to be a section waiter and head waiter of many different sections. Therefore, I am able to handle my section quite well, focused on details and suitable to work under pressure.
I truly believe that, if I could have an opportunity to attend for an interview for next following weeks will be a great and in a meantime it will be a big opportunity for me to grow up with one of the best company in Melbourne as yours
Please, for any further information do not hesitate to contact me.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Alessandro
Dear sir or Madam,
I would like to apply for a job at your restaurant that I come to know about from the local newspaper that you guys are hiring.
At present, I am working at Tim Hortons as a full-time employee. This job is quite good but I am not able to bear my expenses because my mother and father live with me and I also have a young brother who is studying in secondary school. I want to provide financial support to my family and I know this job will helps me a lot.
Asa, I mentioned earlier, I have an experience in customer service. I know how to deal with customers. I am a very humble and kind person regards my work. I will give my best for the job of a waitress.
I am available on Monday 25th July for an interview on face time. you can call me any time.
If you want to do my interview on another day then let me know.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
komal
Spending hours at end on computer games has become a common sight these days. Due to technological advent the reach of these gadgets have increased and people are glued to the screens, adults and children alike. Youngsters, especially are devoting ample time engaging in recreational activities on computers and very little or no time on playing physical sports. In this essay I would enumerate some reasons for this and would also talk about whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous.
One of the primary reasons for ever-growing usage of computer games is that they are designed in such a way that young minds find it difficult to put a restraint. The color schemes, the graphics, etc are very engaging and have a sort of hypnotic effect on the user and thus physical activties take a backseat. This is exemplified by the findings of the reserch conducted by Neuroscience Department of AIIMS. It revealed that there is an increase of 38% in the vedio games players from ages 10-18 in last 5 years.
Another noteworthy cause can be the nuclear family set-up. Children feel lonely and to address this lonliness they resort to online playing witht their friends. To some extent parent also accept this as they fear about child's safety. They purchase latest computer games in order to make sure that the child stays at home.
Some people argue that this is beneficial as it will make are youth future-ready. They would be well versed with technology, however I strongly disagree. Physical health cannot be replaced by technologial skills. There are numerous articles talking about childhood obesity. Cases of heart ailments, high BP, diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases are on the rise in younger population and all this can be attributed to lack of physical excercise and leading an unhealthy sedentary lifestyle. Educational institues can take various initiatives to ensure some form of excercise or sports everyday. The government can announce student discounts to children for enrolling in sports centers and build community parks to facilitate healthy habits among the kids.
To conclude, I would reiterate that over exposure to computer games are harming our children in more than one ways. They are developed in such a way that logging out it is a challange. In addition, it is also used as a cure to lonliness. The physical wellbeing is given least importance and has resulted in multiple health condition at an alarming rate. Thus, I opine that negatives outweigh the benefits.