EmSAT Writing – Essay Titles @EmSAT21

200 words
30 minutes
1. ‘The media should limit how much bad news they report because it discourages people from doing
activities which usually involve a little risk.’

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

2. ‘Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of
above appearance.’

Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

3. ‘Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible
for solving this problem.’

To what extent do you agree with that statement?

Explain your answer using the following:

- Food
- Exercise
- Diet
- Work/Lifestyle

4. Some people argue that it is necessary to test products such as medicines, shampoos and make up
on animals. Other people argue that animals should not be used. State your opinion and why you
support it.

5. Many wealthy countries provide aid to poorer countries. In your opinion, what is the best way to
provide aid? State your opinion and give some supporting reasons.

6. People have different view of what makes a successful person. In what ways makes a person
successful? Explain why?

You could write about any of the following:

- Money
- Family
- Education
- Respect

7. Should the government control the content of public media? Write about your opinion and support
it with reasons.
8. Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work
above appearance. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

Explain your answer and you could mention the following:

- Clothes
- Professions
- Culture
- Society

9. ‘We should make more effort to promote alternative sources of energy’. To what extent do you
agree or disagree with this opinion?

You could support your opinion by writing about:

- Solar power
- Recycling
- Energy saving
- Alternative options for energy use

10. ‘Some people feel that more should be done to recycle.’ Do you agree or disagree with this?
Support your opinion with examples.

You could support your opinion by writing about:

- the inconvenience of recycling
- whether recycling will help
- the effect on the environment
- the costs involved in recycling

11. Some people think that we are ‘victims’ of fashion whilst others think fashion is a good thing. Which
argument do you agree with? Explain why.

12. ‘Many people think that they can help others by giving to charities. However, some people have
stopped donating to charities because they do not trust them.’ Which perspective do you agree
with and why?

13. ‘Many people say that tourists are good because they bring a lot of benefits to a country.’ On the
other hand, there are some who say that it is bad to have too many tourists.’ Which argument do
you agree with and why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

14. ‘According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with
real human beings. Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new
communication possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on
social interaction.’

How far do you agree with this opinion?