Work

Topic

Agree or disagree: Japanese companies should hire more foreign workers.

Points

• Aging population
• Costs
• Cultural differences
• Globalization

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Topic: Should the number of weekly working hours be decreased?

Points

• Economy
• Advances in technology
• Work-life balance
• Salary

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Topic: Nowadays, more and more people are at home and teleworking. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

Points

• Communication
• Infectious disease
• Internet technology

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Topic

Agree or disagree: Some people say that people in Japan spend too much time at work. Do you agree with this opinion?

Points

• Family
• Salary
• Work-life balance

Task Instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Use the phrase, "On the whole", in your answer.