Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life.
Which do you consider to be the major influence?
Essay 31 – Prevention is better than cure
“Prevention is better than cure.”
Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Essay 30 – A sense of competition in children should be encouraged
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Essay 29 – The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life.
Essay 28 – Young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Essay 27 – News editors decide what to broadcast and what to print
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
Essay 26 – Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood
“Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 25 – Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students
Write about the following topic:
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 24 – How many children a family can have should be strictly controlled
As part of a class assignment, you have to write about the following topic.
Some Governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes.
It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way.
Essay 23 – Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?