Year 10-12 writing

1. Writing practice 1Some people suggest that high school students should take a gap year before they start university studies. Would you prefer this? …200+ words · 30 minutes · model answer
2. Writing practice 2It can be argued that the advanced technology teenagers nowadays have increases the efficiency of their learning process. However,…200+ words · 30 minutes · model answer
3. Writing practice 3If the behaviours, customs or places which existed in our grandparents’ time had been maintained until now, what benefits can they…200+ words · 30 minutes
4. Writing practice 4Some people think that it should be the government’s responsibility to sponsor artists, while others argue that the artists should…200+ words · 30 minutes
5. Writing practice 5Introduce the education system in your country and the age for mandatory education. Please write a letter to your friend in Austra…200+ words · 30 minutes
6. Writing practice 6Write a letter to the editor of Sports Magazine. To get better rankings, many athletes take performance-enhancing drugs before com…200+ words · 30 minutes
7. Writing practice 7Suppose you could build a personal museum. How many things would there be in it? Who would you invite to visit your personal museu…200+ words · 30 minutes
8. Writing practice 8Imagine you are a sculpture in the centre of a busy park. Write an article to the city newspaper, and describe people’s behaviours…200+ words · 30 minutes
9. Writing practice 9Every culture has its own superstition. For example, some people think that black cats are a symbol of bad luck. Write an article …200+ words · 30 minutes
10. Writing practice 10Discuss bullying. Bullying is becoming more and more common in schools. Write a letter to your school principal. Describe some exp…200+ words · 30 minutes
11. Writing practice 11One good thing about smart phones is that we have many different applications to download and use. Introduce three apps you like b…200+ words · 30 minutes
12. Writing practice 12Some people think that newspapers would be completely replaced in the future given that more and more people are used to getting i…200+ words · 30 minutes
13. Writing practice 13Some people think reading classic books is meaningless now, as most of the stories take place in a context that is quite different…200+ words · 30 minutes
14. Writing practice 14Write an article for the website of a zoo. Some people think that to enclose wild animals or even keep them as our pets is the bes…200+ words · 30 minutes
15. Writing practice 15Some people think that machine translation will be able to replace human translators in the near future, given that the performanc…200+ words · 30 minutes
16. Writing practice 16Write a short article for your school online forum. Imagine you had to spend a week without one piece of technology. What would yo…200+ words · 30 minutes
17. Writing practice 17Some people think that as many people are still suffering poverty and famine, the government should under no circumstances keep in…200+ words · 30 minutes
18. Writing practice 18Some parents are worried that their kids nowadays do not spend much time playing games with classmates at school. Instead, they ar…200+ words · 30 minutes
19. Writing practice 19Adoption has been a hot social topic for years. People adopt kids for different reasons. And their different motivations also lead…200+ words · 30 minutes
20. Writing practice 20Some people insist that we should spare no effort to protect wild animals, especially those that struggle to survive without human…200+ words · 30 minutes
21. Writing practice 21Your class has been asked to put something in a time box. It won’t be open until 2050. Please write an article to your teacher and…200+ words · 30 minutes
22. Writing practice 22An increasing number of people are listening to music online. Not many people still keep the habit of buying albums. Do you think …200+ words · 30 minutes
23. Writing practice 23Compared with making phone calls, sending a note or a card is more polite from the perspective of some people. However, if someone…200+ words · 30 minutes
24. Writing practice 24If you could be the personal assistant to your favourite actor/actress or singer for one week, what do you think you would do for …200+ words · 30 minutes
25. Writing practice 25A lot of young people are obsessed with going shopping and getting new stuff, while some others think actually we can live a bette…200+ words · 30 minutes
26. Writing practice 26Some people claim that the best practice to protect wild animals is to leave them alone, while some other people insist that every…200+ words · 30 minutes
27. Writing practice 27Imagine that you are hiking in a mountainous area alone on a weekend, and you happen to see four of your classmates getting lost i…200+ words · 30 minutes
28. Writing practice 28Prepare a speech script for your next geography class. Almost every country has its capital city. However, we never seriously aske…200+ words · 30 minutes
29. Writing practice 29Write an article to your local newspaper. Some people think that those kids born into poor families are more likely to be successf…200+ words · 30 minutes
30. Writing practice 30People keep comparing novels and movies adapted from novels. Some believe that novels are more intriguing, as they give readers sp…200+ words · 30 minutes
31. Writing practice 31The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. Today there are more than 40 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms…200+ words · 30 minutes
32. Writing practice 32Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about what their staff wear, because the quality of their work is what …200+ words · 30 minutes
33. Writing practice 33You are a student living in accommodation on campus. One day you find something wrong with your accommodation, so you write a lett…200+ words · 30 minutes
34. Writing practice 34Some people think that a new language should be invented for people from different countries to use for international communicatio…200+ words · 30 minutes
35. Writing practice 35Some people think that young people don’t need to care about the environment at all, as they don’t have the resources to take any …200+ words · 30 minutes
36. Writing practice 36People are warned that as we spend more and more time on laptops and other electronic devices, our lifestyles are changing a lot. …200+ words · 30 minutes
37. Writing practice 37A lot of people are “addicted” to sugar. Scientists also have found that sugar has the power to trick our mind and make us feel ha…200+ words · 30 minutes
38. Writing practice 38Juvenile delinquency, also known as “juvenile offending”, is the act of participating in unlawful behaviour as minors. In order to…200+ words · 30 minutes
39. Writing practice 39Almost all of us have encountered some challenges. The only difference is that some people choose to face up to challenges, while …200+ words · 30 minutes
40. Writing practice 40People nowadays are so used to wheels that we don’t even ask ourselves how wheels evolved over time. Do you know anything about th…200+ words · 30 minutes
41. Writing practice 41An increasing number of countries are facing the problem of an ageing population, which has caused shrinking workforces, higher in…200+ words · 30 minutes
42. Writing practice 42Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions, given that the local residents have …200+ words · 30 minutes
43. Writing practice 43Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They bel…200+ words · 30 minutes
44. Writing practice 44It is better to go out for a live performance (a show or concert) than stay at home watching TV or using the computer. To what ext…200+ words · 30 minutes
45. Writing practice 45Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others think it is important to find a permanent job…200+ words · 30 minutes
46. Writing practice 46People believe that some individuals are born with leadership skills, while others think that leadership skills can be made. Discu…200+ words · 30 minutes
47. Writing practice 47Some people believe that social media has done more harm than good to teenagers, while others believe its benefits outweigh the dr…200+ words · 30 minutes
48. Writing practice 48Some people believe that universities should abolish entrance exams and rely entirely on school grades for admission. Others belie…200+ words · 30 minutes
49. Writing practice 49Some people argue that remote work has permanently changed the nature of employment for the better, while others believe it has we…200+ words · 30 minutes
50. Writing practice 50Some people believe that voting should be compulsory for all eligible citizens, while others believe voting should remain a person…200+ words · 30 minutes
51. Writing practice 51NewSome people believe that competitive sports should be removed from the school curriculum because they cause unnecessary stress, wh…200+ words · 30 minutes
52. Writing practice 52NewIn many countries, plastic bags have been banned or taxed to protect the environment. To what extent do you think such measures ar…200+ words · 30 minutes
53. Writing practice 53NewSome people think that children should begin learning a foreign language as early as possible, while others believe it is better t…200+ words · 30 minutes
54. Writing practice 54NewSome believe that fame and fortune are essential to a happy life, while others argue that personal relationships matter more. Disc…200+ words · 30 minutes
55. Writing practice 55NewAn increasing number of people choose to live alone rather than with family or housemates. What are the reasons for this, and what…200+ words · 30 minutes
56. Writing practice 56NewSome people think that space exploration is a waste of money that could be better spent solving problems on Earth. To what extent …200+ words · 30 minutes
57. Writing practice 57NewSome employers now allow staff to choose their own working hours instead of a fixed nine-to-five schedule. Discuss the advantages …200+ words · 30 minutes
58. Writing practice 58NewSome people think that tourism does more harm than good to historic sites and local communities, while others believe it brings im…200+ words · 30 minutes
59. Writing practice 59NewSome argue that handwriting is becoming an unnecessary skill in the digital age, while others believe it should still be taught in…200+ words · 30 minutes
60. Writing practice 60NewSome people think that celebrities have a responsibility to set a good example for young fans, while others believe their private …200+ words · 30 minutes

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