Writing Topics
Topics in the following list may appear in your actual
test. You should become familiar with this list before
you take the computer-based TOEFL test. Rememberthat when you take the test you will not have a choiceof topics. You must write only on the topic that is
assigned to you.
People attend college or university for many different reasons (forexample, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge).
Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specificreasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are
the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved
the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built
in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with ateacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do
you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.
What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use
specific details and examples to explain why these qualities areimportant.
Should governments spend more money on improving roads andhighways, or should governments spend more money on improving public
transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons anddetails to develop your essay.
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big
city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples todevelop your essay.
In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of thisphenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near
your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new
influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory?
Explain your position.

We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds ofpeople. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics ofa co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons andspecific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.

If you could change one important thing about your hometown,
what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples tosupport your answer.

In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do
you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specificreasons and details.

How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasonsand specific examples to support your answer.

A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. Whatdo you think this person would like and dislike about living in yourtown or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop youressay.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television
has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big
city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons anddetails to support your answer.
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has
nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with thequotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain yourposition.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities
should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities
as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your opinion.
Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why
do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people
prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that university students should be required toattend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be
optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use
specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

WRITING TOPICS

It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained inbooks.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience
with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source
is more important? Why?

Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are thequalities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in youranswer.

It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built
in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use
specific reasons and details to support your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may bebuilt in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should
sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasonsand examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television,
newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to
the personal lives of famous people such as public figures andcelebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by humanactivity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place tolive. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built
in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use
specific reasons and details in your answer.

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Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a numberof times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community,or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving insearch of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support
your opinion.
Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better tosave your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasonsand examples to support your opinion.

People work because they need money to live. What are some otherreasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use
specific examples and details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-facecommunication is better than other types of communication, such as
letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to
support your answer.

You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either apiece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Whichwould you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people
prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree
or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or
chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In youropinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live
performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is moreenjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasonsand examples to support your opinion.

What change would make your hometown more appealing to people
your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support youropinion.

Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specificreasons and examples to support your answer.
Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in thepresent. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help oftechnology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it
more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying andnever stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with thisstatement? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry
are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you
agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specificreasons and examples to support your answer.
What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be
successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specificreasons and examples to support your choice.
Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or otherdangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer totravel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your choice.
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’swork. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support yourchoice.
What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Havethese qualities changed or remained the same over time in yourculture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work
for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons anddetails to support your choice.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The mostimportant aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasonsand examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should
never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasonsand details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should
never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.
A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or
to protect the environment. Which do you think the company shouldchoose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other
movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type ofmovie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

WRITING TOPICS

Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why
you think it has changed people’s lives.
• automobiles• bicycles• airplanes
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses
should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasonsand examples to support your position.
Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other
people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do
you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are
as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasonsand examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other
adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18
year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
What do you want most in a friend — someone who is intelligent, or
someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable?
Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Usereasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiencesin our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons forthe future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business.
Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be selfemployed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specificreasons to explain your choice.

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Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them andreplace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your opinion.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern
technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your opinion.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates
are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success inschool. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of
valuable information. Others think access to so much information
creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specificreasons and examples to support your opinion.

If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire:
an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at ahigher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you thinkthat daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasonsand details to support your answer.
If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to
study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasonsand details.
Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life.
Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. Whatis your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where
should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details
to support your choice.
If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when andwhere would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to
support your choice.
What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people
in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support yourchoice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones
and email have made communication between people lesspersonal. Use specific reasons and examples to support youropinion.
If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history,
what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples
to support your choice.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades(marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your opinion.

If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would thatbe, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support yourchoice.

Some people say that computers have made life easier and moreconvenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex
and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way
to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.

If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or
climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weatherchanges several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specificreasons and examples to support your choice.

Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other
universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Many students have to live with roommates while going to school oruniversity. What are some of the important qualities of a goodroommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why thesequalities are important.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children
should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing
plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls
should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on ateam or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples tosupport your answer.

WRITING TOPICS

Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would
give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job withshorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends?
Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

Some people think governments should spend as much money as
possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and toother planets). Other people disagree and think governments should
spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two
opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support
your answer.

Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous
person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specificexamples to support your choice.

People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties ofmodern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in theirgardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?
Use specific details and examples in your answer.

Describe a custom from your country that you would like people
from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specificreasons and examples.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers shouldbe paid according to how much their students learn. Give specificreasons and examples to support your opinion.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has
made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your opinion.

If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to
an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use
specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising
can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.

You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be
shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign astudent to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own
roommate? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

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Some people think that governments should spend as much moneyas possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other
people disagree and think that this money should be spent on morebasic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use
specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree
or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example,
honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be
successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from yourexperience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are
not limited to the examples listed in the question.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its
members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with thecontributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do
you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to
support your answer.

You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you
could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give
specific reasons for your choice.
Some people believe that a college or university education should beavailable to all students. Others believe that higher education should beavailable only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you
agree with? Explain why.
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is bylistening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believethat the best way of learning about life is through personal
experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways oflearning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specificexamples to support your preference.
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow thecustoms of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs.
Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support youranswer with specific details.
Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others liketo be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend yourtime alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support youranswer.
Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Otherschoose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare theadvantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time doyou prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Some people think that children should begin their formal
education at a very early age and should spend most of their time onschool studies. Others believe that young children should spend
most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view
do you agree with? Why?

Some people think that the family is the most important influence
on young adults. Other people think that friends are the mostimportant influence on young adults. Which view do you agree
with? Use examples to support your position.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully.
Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare
the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not
making plans. Which do you prefer — planning or not planning for yourleisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things;
other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening
to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning isbest for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.
Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Otherschoose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of
having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having
friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for
yourself? Why?
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to newexperiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do
not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches tolife. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave
differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different
clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples tosupport your answer.
Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful
thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Usereasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Some people trust their first impressions about a person’s characterbecause they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people
do not judge a person’s character quickly because they believe first
impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Whichattitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.

WRITING TOPICS

Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may
choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live inapartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living inuniversity housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in thecommunity. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for yourpreference.

The government has announced that it plans to build a new university.
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate
the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishinga new university in your community. Use specific details in yourdiscussion.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People arenever satisfied with what they have; they always want something
more or something different. Use specific reasons to support youranswer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should
read only those books that are about real events, real people, andestablished facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more
important for students to study history and literature than it is forthem to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons andexamples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students
should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use
specific reasons to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There isnothing that young people can teach older people. Use specificreasons and examples to support your position.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction(such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies.
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Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part ofevery school day. Other people believe that students should spend
the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you
agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Somepeople want a center for business research. Other people want a center
for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research
centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in yourrecommendation.
Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing
sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specificreasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who
earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
If you could invent something new, what product would you
develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person’schildhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the mostimportant years of a person’s life. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.

Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do
not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that
may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specificreasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people
prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to beoutside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best
way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details
to support your choice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing
games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would
you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching
television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples tosupport your answer.
What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal
important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.
Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, suchas forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is
disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specificreasons and examples to support your opinion.

Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other
high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which ofthese two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your opinion.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has nouseful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing agame is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools
should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is betterto be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why isthis room more important to you than any other room? Use specificreasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or bymachine. Which do you prefer — items made by hand or items
made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain yourchoice.
If you could make one important change in a school that you attended,
what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples tosupport your answer.
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contributeto a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a childdevelop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support yourchoice.
Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation eachyear. Others believe that students should have several short vacations
throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specificreasons and examples to support your choice.
Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartmentbuilding? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many
public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule ora bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.
Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind ofplant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specificreasons and details to explain your choice.

WRITING TOPICS

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children
should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they areable to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks.
Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons anddetails to explain your choice.
In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using
technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional
schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to
explain your choice.
When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give
their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay
attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer.
The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one
change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use
specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
When people need to complain about a product or poor service,some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain inperson. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.
People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every
year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use
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Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past?
Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do forgood health? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.
You have decided to give several hours of your time each month toimprove the community where you live. What is one thing you will do toimprove your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to
explain your choice.
People recognize a difference between children and adults. What
events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students
or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy —computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support yourrecommendation.

Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) inclass. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of thetalking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons anddetails to support your choice.
Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday,
what person or event would it honor and how would you wantpeople to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support
your answer.
A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either• to go on vacation• to buy a car
Your friend has asked you for advice. Compare your friend’s two choices
and explain which one you think your friend should choose. Use specificreasons and details to support your choice.
The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new
century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details andexamples to explain your answer.
Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so
popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why ismusic important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your choice.

In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural
condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing andindustry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Groups or organizations are an important part of some people’s lives.
Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specificreasons and examples to explain your answer.

Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people
treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In
your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from yourhome for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you cantake one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specificreasons and details to support your choice.

Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What
have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specificexamples and details to support your response.

When students move to a new school, they sometimes face
problems. How can schools help these students with their problems?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with agroup of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.

It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or
damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons andspecific examples to explain your answer.

You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Whichwould you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.

WRITING TOPICS

Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside theirhome countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specificreasons and details to explain your answer.

Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is
your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

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