Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. You should write at least 250 words.

In time of high unemployment, employers need do very little to encourage their staff to work hard, but when job vacancies are scarce, they have to find effective ways of rewarding their staff in order to stop them from going elsewhere.

Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of a nation’s history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress?

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

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Old buildings not only are useful, but also keep the history alive. Not all of them have enough history to say that it better to maintain all. In my opinion only the buildings that are related with history of a nation should be maintained, because it will help people to remember about it and will eventually create a sense of pride in them. These buildings can also be part of history education, where people can see and understand the architecture and story related to it.

In some countries children have very strict rules of behavior, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want.

To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give Reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Childhood is the time of learning for children. Different countries have different rules of behavior, but if children do not learn the correct rules they may not be able to fit into society when they grow up. I believe it is important for children to learn that they must follow certain rules in their society.

Every country has poor people and every country has different ways od dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for poverty?  What can we do to help the poor? Give Reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Even in developed countries a degree of poverty exists. However, in many developing countries poverty is a major problem, and the number of poor people continues to increase. There are various factors that cause poverty and these need to be addressed to help the poor.

What problems will your country face in the next ten years? How can these problems be overcome. Give Reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

As economies develop and the world’s population grows, the countries of the world have to tackle new and complicated issues. Over the next ten years Australia will have to deal with several critical problems, such as the environment, its infrastructure and access to education.

Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through this service because they are too expensive.

To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give Reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Access to a reliable and good quality health service is important for the people of any country. Developments in medical treatment and medical technology over the past few decades have seen the costs of health care rise making it unaffordable to many people in community. There are two reasons why a free health service should be available to all, namely the high cost of treatment and the government’s duty to its people.

It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.

Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

* You should write at least 250 words.
* You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
* You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.