Writing Ideas

Question: Describe your work ethic.

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

What new laws do you want your country to adopt? Why do you think they are important?

Question: If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, who would you choose?

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.

Topic

Agree or disagree: Japanese convenience stores should be open 24 hours a day.

Points

• Safety
• Workforce
• Cost
• Modern life

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.

Try to use the words "access" and "serve" in your answer.

QUESTION: What is your favorite day of the week?

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.

QUESTION: What do you do in your free time?

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.

Begin your answer with the phrase, "When I have free time, I..."

Tell a story about these two people. What is their life like? Look at their clothing and surroundings—what do they tell you about them? Be creative!

Many companies are talking about using virtual reality to change people's lives. Do you think that's a positive or negative thing?

QUESTION: Which do you drink more often: tea, or coffee?

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.
   

Why is information technology (IT) important?

Topic

Agree or disagree: Globalization is a positive force in today's world.

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: Is enough being done to protect the world’s wilderness areas? 
 
Points 

• Extinct animals 
• Awareness about the environment 
• Population growth 
• Nature conservation

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: How often do you travel?

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 "country" and "overseas" in your answer.

In what way(s) do your friends misunderstand you?

Topic

Agree or disagree: It is often said that typhoons are more dangerous than ever before. Do you think such typhoons will become common in the future?

Points

• Modern lifestyles
• Technology
• The environment

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, "As a result", in your answer.