Writing Ideas

QUESTION: What do you do when you want to contact your friends?

Task instructions

• You were asked the question above by a FOREIGN FRIEND.
• Write TWO of your thoughts and reasons for your answer to the question in English.
• Write approximately 25–35 words.

Try to use the words "weekend" and "way" in your answer.

QUESTION: Do you think there should be more trash cans in your town?

Task instructions

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

Try to use the words "sufficient" and "possible" in your answer.

Topic
Agree or disagree: Some people say that more hospitals are required 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.

Topic: Nowadays, more and more people are at home and teleworking. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

Points

• Communication
• Infectious disease
• Internet 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.

For centuries, people have followed the Latin proverb, Docendo discimus—"By teaching, we learn." 

Write a few sentences about what the proverb means, and perhaps a time when you have experienced it in your own life.

You recently visited a business tech trade fair and are very interested SimpleTalk, a product that simplifies business answering systems. You would like to purchase a SimpleTalk system for all four branches of your company.

Write an email to the vendor requesting information and setting up a time to talk further.

Question: Would you rather be liked or respected?

This is a typical job interview question. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.

CLAIM: Schools and universities have a responsibility to discourage students from pursuing fields in which they are not likely to be successful.

Write an essay explaining how much you agree and/or disagree with this claim. Be sure to give specific evidence and reasoning to support your opinion.

Topic: It is sometimes said that all people should be able to enter museums for free. Do you agree with this opinion?

Points

• Donations
• Learning environment
• Maintenance

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.

Question: Why do you want to change jobs?

This is a typical job interview question. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.

Question: What strategies would you use to motivate your team?

This is a typical job interview question. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.

QUESTION: Do you think students should do more to help the environment?

Task instructions

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

Use the phrase "in the long run" in your answer.

Why do tourists choose to visit your country?

What's the best trip you've ever been on? What would you do differently if you went again?

QUESTION: Do you like to go camping with your family?

• If YES → Say more about it.
• If NO → What do you like to do with your family?

Task instructions

1. Read the question.
2. Choose either YES or NO and complete the task.
3. Write about 25–35 words.