Essay

QUESTION: Do you think high school students spend too much time watching TV?

Task instructions

• Write your answer to the question.
• Give TWO reasons for your opinion.
• Write approximately 50–60 words.

Try to use the words "prefer" and "amount" in your answer.

Topic
Agree or disagree: The use of plastic bags should be banned.

Points

• Convenience
• Dangers
• Situation on Earth
• Technology

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Use the phrase, "We have to consider...", in your answer. 

Topic

Agree or disagree: Many foreign athletes are now coming and playing for Japan. Do you think such a trend will continue in the future?

Points

• Economy
• Culture
• Opportunity

Task Instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Try to use the words "choice" and "instead" in your answer.

Topic

Agree or disagree: It is often said that typhoons are more dangerous than ever before. Do you think such typhoons will become common in the future?

Points

• Modern lifestyles
• Technology
• The environment

Task Instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Use the phrase, "As a result", in your answer.