Sample Questions

Module: Essay

  • Advertising is all around us; it is an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words


  • Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right course of action. Give reasons for your opinion.

  • Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree?


  • Even though globalization affects the world’s economies in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.


  • The role of prisons should be to punish criminals who have committed serious crimes. Training courses and education offered to prisoners are a waste of taxpayer's money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?


  • Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


  • Nowadays, children play less with one another and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?


  • Computers and Internet have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers


  • Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening?

  • What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?









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