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Essays 2023:

• 1)You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Peace and Solidarity». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the following: Millions of people wish there were more peace and harmony in the world. How can they be achieved?
• 2) One should never judge a person by external appearance. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
• 3) Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
• 4) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Sport and Its Positive Impact on Human Health». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the same topic.
• 5) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «The Role of Money in a Person’s Life». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the following: Money is good for nothing unless you know the value of it by experience.
• 6) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Looking for a Better Life». It turned out some people spend points their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community or even climate. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing which of the variants are better and why.
• 7) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Ecology Vs Tourism: Helpful or Harmful?» Your teacher asked you to write an essay discussing the issues related to ecotourism.
• 8) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Leadership — Its Benefits and Drawbacks». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay commenting on the following assertion: «There are some people who get pleasure and satisfaction from being in positions of power, and there are those who are less comfortable dominating others.»
• 9) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «The Importance of Environmental Culture in Society». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the impact of humans on the environment.
• 10) The expression «Never, never give up» means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay showing your agreement or disagreement with this statement.
• 11) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Stress and Its Negative Impact». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the following: «People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read, some exercise, others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?
• 12) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «The Influence of Mass Media on Shaping People’s Ideas». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing this topic.
• 13) You have recently attended a lecture entitled «Using Virtual World for Communication». Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the advantages/disadvantages of online communication.
• 14)You have recently attended a lecture entitled “ The Impact of Jobs of People’s Welfare”. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay discussing the following:
• “An interesting job is better than a well-paid one”
• Essays 2024:
• 1) It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this affirmation?
• 2) Career ladder promotion plays an important role nowadays. What are the main skills/personal traits which are considered to be essential in career growth?
• 3) Leading a healthy lifestyle is of paramount importance. Discuss the topic and write about some advantages of staying healthy.
• 4) Some people believe that having friends is an essential part of our lives. Others think friendships might hurt people as well.
• 5) Many old cities around the world are going through a major process of modernization. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modernization?
• 6) Today’s society is obsessed with success and achievement. Yet, it is recommended to embrace our failures because with a willingness to learn from our mistakes, we are guaranteed a lifetime of success. Do you agree or disagree?
• 7) Most people say that experiences can be positive or negative. However, any experience might lead to significant changes in people’s lives. Bring reasonable details to support your point of view.
• 8) Many people believe that using virtual world for communication has become quite successful. Some others say it can mislead people in different ways. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of online communication.
• 9) The twentieth century saw great changes. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the last century?
• 10) «A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. «(Marcus Garvey) Express your point of view. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
• 11) Compared to the past, more people are now trying to learn a foreign language. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
• 12) Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school. Others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Civilisation topics 2024:
• 1) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about 2-3 things that make Scotland different from other countries. Write about the things you have chosen.
• 2) Your school newspaper/magazine has asked you to write an article about 1-2 significant things that make Australia well-known in the world.
• 3) Your school newspaper/magazine has asked you to write an article about a place in the UK where people can spend their holidays. What is it noted for?
• 4) Your school newspaper/magazine has asked you to write an article about Higher education in one of the English-speaking countries.
• 5) A school website has asked its readers to write an article about sports that make the USA famous in the English-speaking world.
• 6) A school website has asked its readers to write an article about a person of success of an English-speaking country whose story greatly inspires you.
• 7) Your school website has asked you to write about a celebrity from an English-speaking country you follow on social media sites.
• 8) Your school website has asked you to write an article about an English-speaking country you would like to live in.
• 9) Your school website has asked you to write about the benefits of studying in an English-speaking country. Describe and explain your choice.
• 10) Every country is rich in culture and traditions. Your school newspaper / magazine has asked you to write an article about some well-known traditions of an English-speaking country.
• 11) Your school newspaper / magazine has asked you to write an article about a favourite writer/poet from an English-speaking country.
• 12) Your school newspaper / magazine has asked you to write an article about your favourite cinema actor/actress from an English-speaking country.
• Civilisation topics 2023:
• 1)A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about the education system of an English-speaking country.
• 2)A school website has asked its readers to send in an article based on an imaginary situation. If you were a guide, what place of interest would you invite tourists to visit in an English-speaking country? Write about the place you have chosen.
• 3) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article similar to an encyclopedia entry of an English-speaking country. Write about the country you have chosen.
• 4) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about an outstanding personality that truly represents an English-speaking country, whose contribution to any sphere is indisputable. Write about the personality you have chosen.
• 5) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about the most popular sport in an English-speaking country. Write about the sport activity you have chosen.
• 6) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about a person of success of an English-speaking country. Write about the person you have chosen.
• 7) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about one, two major events of national and social importance which are traditionally celebrated in an English-speaking country.
• 8) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about customs and traditions of an English-speaking country. Which ones would you share?
• 9) Your school website has asked you to write an article about the things you like most of all about one of the English-speaking countries (food, edifices, traditions, symbols, tourist spots, people).
• 10) Imagine you are a film-director. Write an article presenting the reasons why an English-speaking country is the best place for a film project. Write about the country you have chosen.
• 11)A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about a celebrity from an English-speaking country they follow on social media sites. Write about the person you have chosen.
• 12) A school website has asked its readers to send in an article about one of your favorite books written by a writer from an English-speaking country. Explain why it is your favourite.