CAE Essay Benefits of working as a freelancer It is generally believed that working as a freelancer is beneficial in many ways. Some people contend that working on your own might bring about a sense of independence in terms of time management and decision making. On the other hand, others maintain that being self-employed in rather demanding and risky. Having said that, I shall consider two of the proposed benefits. It goes without saying that those who work as a freelancer have more flexibility when it comes to work schedule. It can be a very fruitful economic activity for white-collar workers who need to care for a large family. For instance, it allows you to take days off work. On top of that, you do not need to demand holiday entitlement or ask your boss for a change of work shif. As I see it, being self-employed might be an appealing idea to people who desire to work from home or does not have enough budget to hire employees. As far the financial aspect is concerned, the freelancers' benefits are dependant on numerous factors. While it is true that most freelancers find their business financially rewarding, this is not the case that they are free from struggling with financial harships. In my view, the trends in the market might easily ruin a a freelancer's business because they are less powerful in comparison with big companies. In view of the above arguments, I do believe that time is the most relevant factor due to the fact that self-employed workers organise their time timetable without any impediments, which is what really makes the difference in this job.

CAE essay Young people and the elderly It is often claimed that the elderly play an essential role in young people's lives. Some people with progressive ideas maintain that old people are stuck in the past and, therefore, they are out of touch with the real world. On the other hand, others contend that learning from the elderly is inspiring and fruitful. In this essay I shall consider two of the proposed areas. To begin with, it is said that grandparents have a great influence on young people's choices when it comes to getting a new job. Not only could they teach us about their lives in the labour market, but also how to be outstanding employees. What is more, some of them might have ended up working under abussive conditions or in dead-end jobs with the unique purpose of making a living. For this reason, I do believe that they can give us practical advice to find the most profitable job for us. When it comes to the financial aspect of our everyday life, it is well-known that they always encourage the young to be sensible and not to spend money carelessly. Many people assume that this advice is influenced by their experience of famine and poverty which came as a consequence of the wartime in the beginning of the 20th century. In view of the above argument, I do believe that the elderly might enrinch subtantially our knowledge of the labour market and I am convinced that they would be very helpful to find the job of our dreams.

CAE Essay Young people and the elderly It is often claimed that the elderly play an essential role in young people's lives. Some people with progressive ideas maintain that old people are stuck in the past and, therefore, they are out of touch with the real world. On the other hand, others contend that learning from the elderly is inspiring and fruitful. In this essay I shall consider two of the proposed areas. To begin with, it is said that grandparents have a great influence on young people's choices when it comes to getting a new job. Not only could they teach us about their lives in the labour market, but also how to be outstanding employees. What is more, some of them might have ended up working under abussive conditions or in dead-end jobs with the unique purpose of making a living. For this reason, I do believe that they can give us practical advice to find the most profitable job for us. When it comes to the financial aspect of our everyday life, it is well-known that they always encourage the young to be sensible and not to spend money carelessly. Many people assume that this advice is influenced by their experience of famine and poverty which came as a consequence of the wartime in the beginning of the 20th century. In view of the above argument, I do believe that the elderly might enrinch subtantially our knowledge of the labour market and I am convinced that they would be very helpful to find the job of our dreams.

CAE Informal letter Hi Marcos, Thank you so much for your letter. Sorry for writing back sooner, I've been snowed under with work. I've been recently to Highfield which is an extraordinary place to spend your holidays. To begin with, the local food was delicious and there are some world-class restaurants where I had the opportunity to try the local delicacies. Another thing I loved about Highfield is its well-known beach, which is one of the top-rated attractions. There I could sunbathe on the beach and have a refreshing swim in the sea. At the end of every day, I captured the stunning sunset on camera which was a restful experience. Despite being a special treat, the accommodation did not live up to our expectations at all. First of all, the clealiness left much to be desired and we felt the need for cleaning our room, which was nerve-racking. On top of that, the staff was quite unfriendly and did not attent our demands. But the last straw was that our room was right next to the hotel's nightclub! You'd better not book a room from a budget hotel because otherwise it'll let you down. Also, I strongly recommend you to study the basics of the native tongue if you want to embed in the local culture. By the way, don't forget to take sunscreen because the sun usually beats down there. If I were you, I'd definitely go to Highfield. I'm sure you'll enjoy the holidays of your dreams. Best wishes, Manuel

CAE Informal letter Dear Luis, I thought I'd better reply as quickly as possible since I see you're actually joining a language course in Highfield soon. I'm so excited. I can't wait to see you. You asked me about things to do and I have to say it's hard to know where to begin. I can assure you that you'll be spoilt for choice! As you should know, Highfield is a really expensive town, so you'd better be cautious because otherwise you'd end up spending money like water. If I were you, I would try to visit the first of the top-rated attractions in Highfield: the Arts Museum. It's a place where you'll have the fantastic opportunity to admire captivating paintings by the most renowned artists, such as Goya or Dali. Also, I advise you not to pay for a overpriced audio guide because it's so tedious! While you're in the centre of the town, I'd definitely try to visit the library where there are engaging lectures about contentious topics, such as climate change. If you're hanging out nearby the beach, don't forget to capture the stunning sunset at 8pm every day. By the way, I strongly recommend you to have dinner in a restaurant called "Highfield meals" which is great value for money and offers a wide range of leisure activies, such as chess or playing cards. Well, I'd better stop now. Give me a call as soon as you get in and we'll met up somewhere. I might even join you on the language course! Best wishes, Manuel

CAE Formal letter To Whom It May Concern: I am writing on behalf of all members to express our disappointment with the service we received in the sports club. For this reason, I would like you to know thouroughly the shortcomings of the sports club. As I believe you are aware, the sports club has failed to live up to the expectation of the majority of the members. First of all, there has been from time to time a serious shortage of electricity and water in the last few months. As if that was not enough, the quality of the customer service we received in the reception has been woefully inadequate since the former secretary was unjustly laid off. However, the straw that broke the camel’s back was the lack of cleanliness in the changing rooms. Clearly, more could be done to satisfy the demands of all members. I suggest re-evaluating your procedures regarding the facility maintenance and the quality of the working staff. In addition, I would strongly recommend a great investment in improving the facilities and employing highly qualified workers who might be willing to take part in an outstanding customer support service, which could give solutions to the demands of all members. Taking everything into consideration, I see eye to eye with the majority of members on the fact that the sports club has failed to live up to our expectations. In case our demands were not attended, the sports club could be facing legal woes in the short-run. I expect to receive a prompt reply to this letter. Yours faithfully, Manuel Ramos

Proposal Ecological approach that might be taken in organisations Introduction The principal aim of this proposal is to convince the organisation 'Spanish technology' to use resources in a conscientious way and to diminish substantially the amount of waste. In this proposal I will provide a description of the current situation and make recommendations as to how the situation could be improved. Fuel 'Spanish high-tech' is a domestic company which is at the cutting edge of technology in Europe. This organisation has it own transport system in which a myriad of products are delivered to small businesses. For this reason, there is a great consumption of petrol which is a precious resource in this day and age. On top of that, this company is facing legal woes because its level of emissions of greenhouse gases are unlawful. Plastic bags According to a research study carried out by British environmentalists, numerous plastic bags have been reported to be sold depite the strict regulations established by the Spanish authorities. Surprinsingy, this organisation is one of many which has declared in an official statement that the new regulation in that respect will not be cost-effective and, as a consequence, there would be financial losses. Recommendations Clearly, more could be done to turn this organisation into a carbon-zero company. I would make the following recommendations: -The use of electric hybryd electric vehicles might reduce the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. -The sale of eco-friendly and biodegradable bags as a subtitute of the plastic ones. Unless these suggestions are implemented, it is unlikely that there will be any improvement in the short term.

End-of-course film night at college. REVIEW End-of-course film night at college Every student might probably be looking forward to watching a captivating film at the end of the final semester. There are numerous genres to choose and I believe the ideal one would be war films. For this reason, I will consider two candidates: Der Untergang and The Great Escape. Der Untergang It is a historical war drama film which sets in the heart of the Nazi Germany at the end of the Second World War. It tells the story of the last days of Hiltler in his bunker. I think the director has succeeded in creating a film that is both believable and thoroughly engaging. In addition, the characters are true to life. However, the film has been unjustly eclipsed by other well-liked films, such as The Pianist. The Great Escape It is a epic war film which was a blockbuster when it was launched in cinemas. It recounts events in a German POW camp where numerous Bristish soldiers were stuck during the Second World War. To flee from there, they designed an astute plan and, eventually, they attained their goal. Futhermore, the soundtrack is superb and the cast is brilliant. It is considered as a classic in this day and age. My recommendation In summary, I would say that Der Untergang might be tedious to a youth public, who would be ignorant about the history of the twentieth century. The Great Escape, by contrast, would be more appealing to teenagers who want to have a great time at the end of the term, partly because it contains countless comical moments and its plot is more engaging.