MUET Past Year Extended Writing Questions

Year Question
September 2018 “Failure makes one a better person.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving
(Session 3) relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
July 2018 “Sports unite people”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving examples
(Session 2) where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
“Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own attitude.” Do you agree with the
March 2018
statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at
(Session 1)
least 350 words.
“Rules and regulations are meant to promote discipline”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify
November 2017
your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that use new technology. Some of
these modern gadgets are tabs, smartphones, computers and laptops.
MacMillan Dictionary.com
July 2017
With reference to the definition of modern gadgets given, do you agree that only children over the
age of seven should be allowed to use modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate.
“Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today”. Do you agree with that statement?
March 2017
Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350 words.
“The Internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical thinking in today’s youth.”
November 2016
Do you agree with this statement? You should write at least 350 words.
The traditional male role has changed with modernisation. Discuss. You should write at least 350
July 2016
words.
“Competition is healthy.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
March 2016
examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
“There is a strong link between reading and academic success”. Discuss. You should write at
November 2015
least 350 words.
July 2015 “Media is an educational tool”. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
“Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions.” Discuss. You should write at
March 2015
least 350 words.
“Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone.” Discuss. You should write at least 350
November 2014 words.
“The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing university education creates social
July 2014
problems.” To what extent is this statement true? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
“The trend today among youths is to own the latest technological gadgets such as mobile phones
March 2014 and other devices. Is this a healthy development among young people? Give your opinions. You
should write at least 350 words.
“The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s success is he / she himself /
November 2013 herself.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving relevant examples where
appropriate.

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 MUET Past Year Extended Writing Questions

“Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.” Discuss. You should write at
July 2013
least 350 words.

March 2013 Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the environment. Discuss.

November 2012 “Women make better leaders than men.” Do you agree? Discuss.

“Students’ participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of the criteria for entry into
July 2012 universities.” What do you think of this requirement? Give your opinion and support it with
reasons.

March 2012 “Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.” Discuss.

End 2011 “A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her interest.” Discuss.

Mid 2011 “The most valuable thing in life is friendship.” Do you agree? Discuss.

“In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by parents or elders.” What do
End 2010
you think of this practice in today’s society? Discuss.

“The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as e-mail, Facebook and
Mid 2010
Short Message System (SMS).” What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss.

End 2009 “People commit crime for selfish reasons.” Discuss.

“Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of today’s any social ills.” What
Mid 2009
is your opinion? Support your answer with examples.

“People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making more money and what
End 2008
money can buy.” What is your opinion on being materialistic?