1. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Write
an opinion essay. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
2. How do movies or series influence people's behaviour? Write your opinion. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
3. Neighbours are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good
neighbour? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
4. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea?
Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
5. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in
the future? Write an opinion essay. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
6. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of each? Write a discussion essay.
7. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Discuss.
8. What changes do you think the 22nd century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
9. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. What are the
advantages and the disadvantages? Discuss.
10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place
to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Discuss.
11. Describe the house of your dreams. Here you need to use your imagination for the most part. Try not
only to describe the exterior and interior of the house, but also the feelings related to it.
12. The concert which I will never forget. You have perhaps attended many concerts but which one will
stay in your memory forever? Write a narrative text.
13. My dream career. What is your favourite profession and why? Write a descriptive text.
14. The most beautiful place on earth. Is it a city, a town, a mountain or a volcano? What did you feel like
when you were there? Or if you have never been there, what captures your mind and makes you plan
to go there? Write a descriptive text.
15. My favourite movie character. Describe your favourite movie character and explain why you like
him/her.
16. The book I love the most. Write about your favourite book - a novel, a volume of essays, scientific
monograph, etc. Do you have a hard copy of it at home?
17. You have received this email from an English-speaking boy called Simon.
Hello,
I would like to get to know someone from your country and a friend has told me that you would like to
practise your English. Perhaps we could email each other: Could you tell me a bit about yourself and
your family? Could you suggest how we might meet sometime in the future?
Thanks,
Simon
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