2019年0720工作类（报告型）雅思写作考题回顾和范文

Many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What are the the problems in trying it and how to overcome it?

One of the most talked about problems in the 21st century is how to maintain a work-life balance. Many people are now spending more time at work and less time at play. Consequently, people find it hard to manage their time in order to be productive at work and spend quality time with their families.

Workplaces have become highly competitive, leading to long hours as employees show their commitment to the company. Moreover, with the availability of IT and fast communications with computers and tablets work responsibilities can follow a person home eating into their family or leisure time. For example, in China, some employees might be working in an office doing twelve hour days, six days a week, this is not a healthy lifestyle.  

By focusing on the work-life balance issues we can discuss some approaches employers and employees might adopt. Firstly, governments should enforce their working hours legislation to encourage employers to maintain a schedule so people are able to return home at reasonable times. Consequently, this will allow workers to enjoy their family life to the full. For instance, by enjoying a regular and healthy lifestyle, employees can appreciate life and have a fulfilling family experience.  Notwithstanding this, employers will benefit from having people who enjoy their work life and help to make the business successful.

To sum up, currently there are a lot of people who cannot manage their work-home balance. By limiting their responsibilities and time spent at work employers will enjoy the benefits of a happy and healthy workforce.

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By Dr Rob Burton

Vocabulary

work-life balance:  the idea that the demands of work and domestic life be balanced so as to optimize the well being of employees and their families. Specifically, initiatives in this area are targeted at reducing excessive working hours.

at play (idiom) Actively playing or involved in other leisure activities.

The kids love the game you bought them—they've been at play for hours now.

What do you like to do when you're at play?

quality time (idiom) Time spent interacting with someone in a close, meaningful way.

This Christmas, I want to spend some real quality time with the family instead of having everyone stuck on their phones and tablets the whole time.

I'm looking forward to having some quality time with you on our camping trip.

long hours (idiom) A period of time doing something, especially work, that is longer than is usual or customary.

I'll be working long hours in the restaurant the lead up to Christmas, but the 

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