​     Writing task 2 (an essay)

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• Some people think that to be successful in sports, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Nowadays a lot of importance is given to the dress and appearance of celebrities, however, some people feel it is completely unnecessary. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and society. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Many young people say that mobile phones are the most important object that they own. Does the popularity of mobile phones among young people have more advantages or disadvantages? 

  • Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Today's young generation is facing many problems in school and at home. 

  • What are the problems?

  • What can parents do to help their teenage children? 

  • Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Competitiveness is considered a good quality in most societies nowadays. How does it affect individuals? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Advertisements are becoming more and more common nowadays. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Many shopping malls have been built in different countries all over the world. 

  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for the local people? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Some people think that studying literature from the past is a waste of time for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Some people say that a university education is the best way to achieve success in life, while others believe it is no longer true. 

  • Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children have a poor influence on them and can affect their relationship with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Nowadays there is more and more competition between older and younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this create? How can they be solved? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• In some countries, there is an increase in the number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantages of home education outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Many parents are unhappy with their children playing violent video games and watching violence in movies. 

  • How harmful is this to children? 

  • What can be done to solve this problem?

  • Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your experience or knowledge.

 

• Nowadays, people in most countries decide to have children later in life. Why do they do so? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Some people say that spending the national budget on space exploration is a waste of resources. 

  • They insist that those funds should be spent on people living on Earth.

  • Do you agree or disagree?

  • Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Many major cities today are becoming bigger and more crowded. Why is this happening? What measures can be taken to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

  

• In some countries, the percentage of 15-year-olds in the population is already significant and is continuing to grow. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• In some countries, students are required to study a limited range of subjects from the age of fifteen. In other countries, however, students study a wide range of subjects until they leave school. What are the benefits of each education system? Which system is better? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Nowadays, most scientific research is funded and conducted by private companies, rather than the government. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Crime rates are likely to decline due to advancements in technology, which will help prevent and solve crimes in an easier way. 

  • Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. 

 

• Nowadays many children have trouble paying attention in class or concentrating on their school work. Why is this happening? How can this problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

  

• Being good at mathematics depends on a person’s natural ability as well as the quality of teaching they receive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. 

 

• Some people think that everyone should look after their health as a duty to the society they live in, rather than their own personal benefit. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

 

• Some people say that popular TV entertainment programs should aim to educate viewers about some social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.