Some people believe that advertising encourages us to buy things that we do not really need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Essay 425 – Many adults today still cannot read or write
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write.
In what ways are they disadvantaged due to their illiteracy?
What can governments do to help them?
Essay 423 – The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only government action can solve this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 422 – Everybody should pay a small amount to help homeless
Some people opine that everybody should pay a small amount from their income to help people who are homeless or suffering great poverty.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Essay 421 – Celebrities should accept the way the media publicize their private life
Some people say that celebrities should accept the way the media publicize their private life as part of their fame.
Do you agree or disagree?
Essay 420 – More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities
More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of a better life, but city life has its own problems.
What are these problems?
Suggest some solutions to these problems.
Essay 419 – Older generations often hold some traditional ideas
Older generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thought and behaviour. Most people argue that it is not helpful for younger generations to prepare for modern life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 418 – Distance learning will become the main way of teaching and learning
Some people say that distance learning will become the main way of teaching and learning, and hence replace traditional schools in the future.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 417 – Telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship
Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 416 – Television has had a significant influence on the culture
Some people say that television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies.
To what extent do you agree?
Has television positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?