More and more people are relying on the Internet as their major source of news and information.
What advantages does the Internet have for the average person? What disadvantages could it have now or in the future?
Essay 212 – To be a good teacher, someone needs training
Some people believe that to be a good teacher, someone needs to acquire training in teaching, while others believe that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay 211 – Should physical education classes be mandatory or optional?
Write about the following topic:
Most schools offer some type of physical education programme to their students. Why is physical education important? Should physical education classes be mandatory or optional?
Essay 210 – Special taxes on foods and beverages
Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay 209 – Young children should learn how to grow vegetables
It is suggested by many that young children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this?
Essay 208 – Obesity is now a major global epidemic
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic.
Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly common problem?
Essay 207 – A healthy person has a good diet, does exercise and avoids stress
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercises and avoids stress.
How far do you agree with this? What should people do to stay healthy in your country?
Essay 206 – The most important skill nurses should have
Some people think the most important skill nurses should have is good medical knowledge. Others believe there are other more important qualities.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay 205 – Should parents immunise children against common diseases
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines.
Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?
Essay 204 – Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages
Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages and for that reason, it should not be a mandatory subject in the academic curriculum.
Do you agree or disagree?