Guess work - October 2011

IMPORTANT ESSAYS FOR OCTOBER

1.      Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2.      With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?

3.       Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 

4.       Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development? 

5.      Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

6.      Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?

7.       As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?

8.      Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9.      Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10.   Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it specially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11.  Many people are afraid to leave home because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel little can be done. What's your view?

12.   11/10/2008=185
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?