Write an essay of 250 words on:

1. More and more businesses as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either
professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of using technology for communication.

2. Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to

communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same
language?

3. People are never satisfied with what they have: they always want something more and
something different. Do you agree or disagree?

4. Television and movies influence kids more than their parents/teachers. Support your answer

5. Every generation of people is different is different in important ways. How is your generation
different from your parents’ generation?

6 Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper
books will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

7 Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of
family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through
personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two ways of learning about life and
support your preference.

8 It is sometimes thought that people who travel outside of their own country are more tolerant
and understanding than others. To what extend do you agree

9 With the development of technology young people are now living in a world completely
different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this cause for society and the family?

10. Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

11 Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who
are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you
with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friends do you
prefer for yourself?

12 Fear and ignorance are the root causes of racial hatred. Discuss this statement and offer some
solutions.

13 Modern societies have changed so much that the values of the past no longer have any place
in them. State your opinion
14 Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Support your opinion

15 When people succeed is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.
Opinion?

16 An increasing number of people is now using the internet to meet new people and socialize.
Some think that this brought people closer together while others think people become more
isolated. Discuss both sides and support your opinion.

17 Having a good university degree guarantees people a good job. To what extend do you agree?

18 Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be banned in some areas
whereas others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss
both sides and support your opinion.

19 The reason that most individuals are in debt is due to the overuse as well as the irresponsible
use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an
individual’s ability to pay back the debts.

20. It is thought by some that a teacher’s role is to motivate and inspire students while others
believe that a teacher’s primary role is to pass knowledge. What do you think?

21 Violence in the media promote violence in society. To what extend do you agree?

22. Global environmental issues are the responsibility of rich countries not of poor nations.
Opinion

23. Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children and teach them about
right and wrong. Others consider that the main responsibility of parents is to nurture their
children and provide them with a safe environment to grow up in. Discuss both sides and support
your opinion.

24 Discuss some of the challenges that are facing immigrants, making them leave their
homelands in search for greener pastures.

25. Given the current circumstances surrounding world peace, do you think it is wise to keep
soldiers on foreign lands or is it wise to withdraw them and get them to come back and protect
their countries?