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INTRODUCTION WRITING PRACTICE
1. Some people prefer to live in an apartment while others think that there are more advantages to
living in a house. Write a short essay comparing or contrasting living in an apartment and living in
a house.
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2. Printed newspapers have long been a traditional source of information, but the way we access news
has changed with the advent of online newspapers. Write a short essay contrasting printed
newspapers and online newspapers.
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3. Nowadays, many people use social media to communicate with others in their social and
professional life. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
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4. Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional
areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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5. Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the
Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development
outweigh the disadvantages?
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6. Today many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes,
where are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
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7. Organised tours to remote places and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or
negative development for the local people and environment?
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8. People try to balance between work and other parts of their lives, but few people achieve it. What
problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
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9. Firm discipline is a necessary part of teaching children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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10. It is important for children to learn to distinguish between right and wrong at an early age.
Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? What sort of punishments should adults be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to
children?
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11. In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as
completely wrong while others consider it valuable work experience which is important for learning
and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?
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