2021年5-8月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 2 Work 工作

1. Do you work or study?
Now I’m working fulltime as a programmer at Baidu; I’ve been working there for 5 years.

2. Do you like your job?
Yes, I love my job. I’m happy to help people every day. Besides, it’s a really good company to work for. The pay is good and they even hand out bonuses twice a year!

3. What do you do to improve your productivity?
When I find that I can’t focus on my work, I usually take a 5- minute break and drink a cup of coffee.It sounds simple but it helps me a lot. After I’ve had some coffee, I can be more energetic.

4. How long do your work every week?
Well, I have a 9-to-5 job, so I usually work 40 hours a week. But sometimes I need to work overtime.In that case, I basically have to work 10 more hours a week. That makes me feel pretty exhausted.

5. Do you think your company needs to make some changes? Which part of your working environment needs an improvement?
Yes, actually I wish my company wasn’t so strict about the uniforms. We have to wear the same thing to work every day, it’s so boring. I really hope that we can have a casual Friday.

6. What do you learn from work?
Well, the most important thing I learned from work is how to cooperate with my coworkers. Even if you don’t like them, it’s important to treat them well. After all, there’s a lot of teamwork required,and you can’t do everything all by yourself.

7. Do you enjoy working in different cities?
Yes, I do. Being able to move around keeps things interesting. Working in different cities exposes you to all kinds of cultures. It’s good to learn more about the world and see lots of different sights.

8. Is this job a good opportunity? / Is it good for your future development?
Yes, it’s a wonderful job. Even though I’m often busy with the tasks at work sometimes and have to work overtime, overall, I believe it’s a good career for me. I’m very passionate about my job and I really know what to do. Plus, doing this job right now will definitely help me build my resume later.

9. Do you want to change your job?
No, I don’t want to hop my job right now. It’s mainly because the pay is not bad. I mean, it’s not much higher than others but I’m pretty comfortable with it. Plus, it’s not easy to find a good job in today’s job market, is it?

10. Are nine-to-five jobs good?
I suppose nine-to-five jobs are pretty good! Even though you feel bored sometimes, I think it’s important to have a stable job that pays you well. After all, it’s not easy to make money. Plus, you have the weekends free, which gives you a chance to relax.