Do you visit your hometown often?

Do you visit your hometown often?

Well, as a university student living far away from my family, I don’t have many
chances to come back to my hometown as often as I want. Sometimes I miss my
family so much that I have to play truant from school to have some time to
visit them.


Do you prefer to live in your hometown or in the city? Why?

Um, I can enjoy the fresh air and get out of the hustle and bustle of life while living
in my hometown but for the long-term, I prefer to live in the city because it will
bring more opportunities for me and a good education for my children.


Would you go back to your hometown to work?
I would probably say no. Being young and ambitious, I would like to stay in big cities
for more job prospects. Actually, my hometown is not a dynamic and growing city so
it’s a bit difficult for young people to find a good job there.


Describe your ideal working environment
Actually, I have been asked this interesting questions many times before when I came to job interview.
As a technophobe, I really don’t want to use computer at my workplace but this may be unfeasible, you
know…owing to the acceleration of technology nowadays. Besides, having a sympathetic manager or
supportive colleagues can make a huge difference to my level of job satisfaction.


Situation: You are having an argument with a colleague regarding an innovative idea. Which would you choose to
take:

Argue

in

private,

ask

a

superior,

INTRODUCTION
BODY I
BODY II
CONCLUSION

or

ask

other

colleagues?


INTRODUCTION
Well, this is such an unexpected situation. If I had a dissent with my fellow in
terms of a new idea, I would decide to listen to my superior’s opinion instead of
arguing in private or asking other co-workers for the following reasons.

BODY I
Firstly, our superior is obviously the person that both I and my colleague respect so much because he is
seasoned and has intimate knowledge. Therefore, his words would be more convincing and influential
than other people. Secondly, he has a balanced view and he certainly know what the best choice for the
company is. I believe that we would easily come to an agreement after talking to him.


BODY II
There are several reasons why I don’t choose the other options. As a conservative and
stubborn person, I don’t really believe that talking in private would be effective. It may come
to nothing. Asking other co-workers may make the problem more complicated …I mean, so
many men, so many minds. Besides, some may not be willing to say what they think because
they don’t want to tread on our toes. Some may have a biased view.


CONCLUSION

In short, if I were in the situation, I would opt to ask my
superior owing to his experience and influence.


People change their jobs due to several reasons

gain experience

gain flexibility

People change jobs

earn more money

[your own ideas]


INTRODUCTION
Job-hopping is not something new to many people nowadays. There may be many
reasons why people seek out new employment opportunities instead of keeping
doing their current jobs .


BODY I
Firstly, many people may find their work routines tedious with repetitive tasks so
switching their careers is a great way for them to gain new skills and knowledge,
adding a sense of adventure into their lives. Even doing the same job in different
companies can bring different experiences.


BODY 2
Secondly, job-hoppers may want to gain flexibility by changing their jobs. As a result, they can make a
smooth transition into any working environment. Furthermore, they don’t feel satisfied with their
current salary and believe that they can earn more. Money confers value, and the right money shows
who you are. If someone doesn’t make enough money to meet his financial goals, he’ll eventually
move on for greener pastures. 


BODY III
In my opinion, people decide to call it a day because of personal matters like having bad relationships with
their bosses or co-workers. There are always dissents when you work together, but if this leads to the decline

of your performance, advancement, and overall sense of well-being, the wisest choice, in my view, is finding
another chance. That’s all I want to say about this topic.


What do you think is the most important element in choosing a job
To me, the salary is the most important consideration when deciding on a career. Without a
good payment, I couldn’t shoulder the responsibility of family maintenance and have a good
quality of life. Besides, a friendly working environment, in my opinion, is also crucial.


I would rather work in a team. Although we may have dissents, we could learn from each
Doother,
you sharing
prefer working
alone
cooperating
with others?
good ideas
and or
making
our relationships
closer. Also, I find this a good way
to sharpen my interpersonal, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

 


Do you think it’s better to be flexible than to be specialized in one job?
Um…this is a difficult question. I agree that flexibility is pretty necessary in this fiercely competitive
job market today but I’m not so sure if this is a prerequisite for one’s success or not. Being a

specialist in your career path is also important because it may fuel your passion and show that you
can do something that others can’t.