Writing Ideas

Topic

Agree or disagree: Gender inequality will never be eliminated.

Task instructions

• Write an essay on the given topic.
• Give THREE reasons to support your answer.
• Structure: Introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• Suggested length: 200–240 words.

Use the phrase, "One justification often given for ... is that ...", in your answer.

Topic: Can security cameras be justified in any public place?

Task instructions

• Write an essay on the given topic.
• Give THREE reasons to support your answer.
• Structure: Introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• Suggested length: 200–240 words.

How is a consulting company different from a think tank?

Topic: Do you think private English tests should be introduced in the national university entrance examinations?

Points

• Four Skills
• Globalisation
• Credibility
• Different Purposes

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, "be at stake", in your answer.

How do we reduce the wealth gap?

The graph below shows the average wages for salaried and full-time workers in the U.S.

1. Describe the information in the graph. What does it tell you?
2. Why might it be important to have this data? Who might want to know, and how would they use it?

QUESTION: Do you think more people will be careful about their health in the future?

Task instructions

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

Try to use the words "improve" and "long" in your answer.

Why are vegetarian meat-substitutes good for the environment?

Topic: Is it possible for developed countries to sustain present standards of living?

Task instructions

• Write an essay on the given topic.
• Give THREE reasons to support your answer.
• Structure: Introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• Suggested length: 200–240 words.

Try to use the words "amass" and "disparity" in your answer.

What are the benefits of renewable energy? Try to think of at least three.

Question: How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine?

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

Question: Do you think animals are friendly to humans?

Task instructions

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

Question: Why should we select you?

This question often follows, "Why do you want this job?", but the focus is on you, not the company. Your answer to this question should explain what you have to offer the employer.

Write what you would say in an actual interview.

Question: How did you find out about this work position?

This is a common job interview question. Write what you would say if you were actually at an interview.

What social issue is caused by climate change?

Topic: Will fossil fuels such as oil and gas still be the world’s main source of energy in the coming decades?

Points

• Availability
• Environmental impact
• Technology
• Public opinion

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: Which do you think is better for people: borrowing books from libraries, or buying books at stores?

Task instructions

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