What do you think of the university system in your country? Do people study hard enough? Do universities produce good graduates that contribute to your society? Do you have any criticisms of the system? What are the strengths of the system?
Who is your best friend? How did you meet him/her? How long have you known each other? Why are you friends? What do you like about your friend? What do you think your friend likes about you?
These days, you can find out anything you want to on the Internet. What's more, you can take free courses online from the world's best universities. Nobody needs to go to college any more.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Explain your position and give reasons.
Write an essay of three or more paragraphs (around 200 words) on the given topic covering THREE of these points: biodiversity; ecotourism; rights of indigenous peoples; population growth; economic development; and international cooperation.
Do the world's wilderness areas need to be better protected?
Some people who have lived in another country have trouble when they come home. What kind of problems do these people have and why? Could these troubles be beneficial to the individual or their society?
Some parents tell their children which school he or she should enter and what to learn there. Others say to their kids that they should study what they are interested in and make their own choices. Which kind of education is effective? Explain your reasons.
You have set up a meeting with your project team. Write an email reminding them of the meeting. Include the day, time, place and reason for the meeting.
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend their time on school studies. Others believe that children should spend most of their time playing. Which view do you agree with? Why?
Is it better to graduate as fast as possible and get out into the workforce, or should you take your time with your studies and put graduation out of your mind? Imagine you are advising your child. What would you tell them?
Are you the kind of person who saves for something, or would you just take out a loan or use your credit card? Why? Which would you recommend to another person?
If you could pass any law you wanted, what would it be? Would it be for your city? Your country? The whole world? Give your reasons for making this law.
Imagine you are the driver of the red car and you have won the race. Describe your emotions. How do you feel? How did you prepare for this moment? What is next in your life? Use your imagination.