Writing Introduction 1

1. In many countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at stores.

Discuss both pros and cons of this trend.
More popular (adj) → gain popularity (n)
shopping at stores.→ traditional shopping~conventional shopping
It is true that nowadays , in many nations, online shopping has gained
popularity and replaced traditional shopping. This essay will discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.

2. As computers are being used more and more in education. There

will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. How far do you
agree with this statement?

Nowadays, using computer in the classroom has gained popularity.

Many believe that the roles of teachers will become unnecessary.
I totally agree with this statement.

3. Some people belive playing games is good for children. Other

suppose it is not. Discuss both views.
Good~ advantageous ~ beneficial
Bad~harmful
Some believe that is beneficial to players. Others suppose that this
activity is harmful to kids. Both perspectives will be discussed in this
essay.
 4. All museums and art galleries should be free because they are an
important part of a country’s culture. How far do you agree with
thisstatement?
Free ~ should not be charged
Important~
It is true that All museums and art galleries should not be charged due to
its crucial value to culture . I totally agree with this statement.

5. Children watch too much television nowadays and this is bad for
their education and development. How far do you agree with this
statement?

6. All children should learn to play a musical instrument at school.

How far do you agree with this statement?

7. Countries should not replace their traditional culture with modern

culture. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

8. Young people should spend more time on cultural activities such as

music and theatre and less time on sport. How far do you agree
with this statement?

9. Children should always follow their parents’ advice.To what extent

do you agree or disagree with this statement?
10. In many parts of the world, families were larger in the past
because people had more children.

Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to

being a part of a large family in the past?

11. In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout

their life. These days, people often move around. They often live in
several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages
and disadvantages of both?

12. Some people think that video games are advantageous while
others believe video games are harmful to the people who play
them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

13. Everyone should stay at school until 18.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?