Intermediate

Topic: Some people say that more apartment buildings should allow pets such as dogs and cats. Do you agree with this opinion?

Points

• Cleanliness
• Lifestyles
• Neighbors

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.

Topic: Today in Japan, many buildings and public areas have a lot of lights for decoration, such as the lights used during Christmas. Do you think this is a good idea?

Points

• Safety
• The environment
• Tourism

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.

Topic: These days, some people put solar panels on their houses to produce electricity. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

Points

• Environment
• Natural resource
• Cost

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.

Topic: Some people say that more hospitals need to be built in Japan. Do you agree with this opinion?

Points

• Cost
• Infectious disease
• Population

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.