This document provides prompts for 10 essay questions on various topics: 1) the use of animal testing for product safety, 2) moving industries out of cities, 3) the importance of handwriting skills, 4) the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation systems, 5) reasons for higher crime rates in cities, 6) the value of studying history, 7) the major influences on personality and development, 8) views on technology's role in our lives, 9) the positive aspects of technology, and 10) responsibilities for children's unhealthy lifestyles. The prompts require discussing different perspectives and giving your own opinion on each issue.

3.  Some people think that scientists
experimenting with animals in a laboratory is
the only way we can guarantee new products
will be safe for human use.
 To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this opinion?

4.  In some countries, governments are
encouraging industries and businesses to
move to regional areas outside the big cities.
 Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the
disadvantages?

5.  Some people say children no longer need to
develop handwriting skills. Others believe
that handwriting is still important.
 Discuss both these views and give your
opinion.

6.  Many people believe that an effective public
transport system is a key component of a
modern city.
 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
public transport.

7.  Crime rates tend to be higher in cities than
in smaller towns.
 Explain some possible reasons for this
problem and suggest some solutions.

8.  To some people studying the past has little
value in the modern world.
 Why do you think it is important to do so?
 What will be the effect if children are not
taught history?

9.  Research indicates that the characteristics we
are born with have much more influence on
our personality and development than other
experiences we may have in life.
 Which do you consider to be the major
influence?

10. 1. Introduction – topic, rephrase claim, write
your clear opinion
2. Body Paragraph – Discuss one view –
gradually taking over our lives – explain +
examples
3. Body Paragraph – Discuss second view – it
has led to many positive aspects – explain +
examples
4. Conclusion – restate your opinion

11. Many children these days have an unhealthy
lifestyle. Both schools and parents are equall4y
responsible for solving this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement?

12. •parents are fully responsible
for unhealthy lifestyles of
children
Disagree
•be a role model
•control of providing the
child’s day-to-day food
parents spend
the most time
with children
•teachers have a small amount
of time for each
•have no control
purpose of
school=
academics and
learning/