Writing Ideas

What influences the styles, values and interests of a generation? Why are different generations so different?

Support your answer with specific details and examples.

Directions: 

1. Read the email.
2. Respond as if you are a member of the Social Committee. In your e-mail, explain ONE problem and make TWO suggestions.

Email: 

From: George Pinkney
To: Social Committee members
Subject: Meeting
Sent: April 12, 20--

It is time for a meeting of the Social Committee. We need to start planning the annual year-end party. I would like all members of the committee to meet next Friday morning from 9 to 11 in Conference Room A. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are available to attend the meeting.

Thank you,
George Pinkney
Social Committee Chair

TOPIC: Is marriage becoming less important today than it was in the past?

• 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 "institution" and "incentive" in your answer.

QUESTION: What are you going to eat tonight?

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 "plan" and "maybe" in your answer.

Question: How would your colleagues describe your personality?

This question can reveal a lot about you, and what you're like as an employee. Write your answer as though you are in an actual interview.

If you decided to change your major, what would you change it to?

Topic: Do the values of today’s young people differ from those of past generations?

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.

Question: What is your management style?

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

TOPIC: Will infectious diseases become a greater threat to humanity in the future?

• 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 "repercussion" and "curtail" in your answer.

Tell a story about this picture. Who are these women? Where do they live? What year is it? What are they doing?

Write at least one paragraph (100-125 words). Be creative!

How do social circles influence you to try a new activity?

What place would you never want to travel to? Why not?

Use all the elements of a strong answer in your writing. (See Examples and hints.)

How might virtual reality be used in the future?

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
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.

QUESTION: What is the best age for children to have a smartphone?

Task instructions

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

Try to use the words "device" and "attention" in your answer.

Question: What are some of your leadership experiences?

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

How do international events affect your life?

Question: Where will you be in 10 years?

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