20 FCE Writing Part 1 Essay Topics

ln your English class you have been taking about the role of women in the workplace. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Not many women reach top positions in the workplace. Do you think this is fair?

Notes

Write about

1 what is important for women

2 childcare

3 (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words

In your English class you have been talking about vegetarianism. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an
essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Do you think humans should eat meat?

Notes

Write about

1 traditional food

2 health

3 (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words

You recently had a class discussion about women rights. Now your teacher has asked you to write a composition.

Most high level jobs are done by men. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be
reserved for women?

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer
sheet.

Notes

Write about:
– education

– equal rights

– ………………(your own idea)

You recently had a class discussion about television. Now your teacher has asked you to write a composition.

Young children watch too much television. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

– busy parents

– sports

– ………………(your own idea)

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.

You have recently had a class project on animal welfare and vegetarianism. Now your teacher has asked you to write a composition,
giving your opinions on the following statement:

Some people believe that humans should not eat meat. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

– meat as a main ingredient of our diet

– vegetarians

– ………………(your own idea)

Modern lifestyles can seriously endanger our health. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

1. food

2. physical activity

3. …….. (your own choice)

Young people generally don’t pay enough attention to their health and fitness. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:
 1. physical exercise

2. food and drink

3. ……… (your own idea)

In English class you have been debating the advantages and disadvantages of studying English abroad.

Write an essay giving reasons for your opinions

Title: Many students spend a lot of money to study English in an English speaking country, but is it worth it?

Notes: write about

1. Costs

2. Teaching methods

3. Immersion technique

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer
sheet.

In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be
solved?

Notes

Write about:

1 transport

2 river and seas

3 __________ you own idea

In your English class you have been talking about old people in society. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Around the world, people are living and staying healthy for longer and longer. What changes does this bring to today’s society? Are
these changes good or bad?

Notes
Write about:

1. Caring for the elderly

2. Jobs
3. __________ (your own idea)
In your English class, you have been talking about the subject of cultural heritage. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an
essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Is is a good thing that countries spend a lot of money on their heritage?

Notes

Write about:
1. preserving the past
2. investing in the future
3. ________ (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

In your English class, you have recently had a discussion about science and young people. Now your English teacher has asked you to
write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Science is very important in the 21st century. How do you think it could be made more appealing to young people?

Notes

Write about:
1. television programs
2. interactive museums
3. ________ (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

In your English class, you have recently had a discussion about relationships. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Is it better to live alone or with someone else?

Notes

Write about:
1. independence
2. money
3. ________ (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

In your English class you have been talking about happiness. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Whether you are happy or not depends on the personality you are born with. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:
1. money
2. health
3. ________ (your own idea)

Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

Your teacher has asked you to write your response to the following statement taken from a recent newspaper article:

Is it true that we help the environment when we plant a tree?

Notes

Write about:

1 clear the air

2 shade

3 ________ (your own idea)

Sample essay:

It is claimed that the ecosystem of our planet is in danger. Nevertheless, there are some who advocate, myself included, that planting
trees may bring balance to the natural world. So how does growing these plants aid the living world?

First of all, trees improve the quality of air by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Using their leaves and branches trees
absorb negative gases and then release the oxygen back into the air to support living creatures.

Moreover, mature trees provide shading for houses and other buildings so that the need for air conditioning is reduced. Although for
some it might seem unimportant, this simple action decreases the amount of fossil fuels burned to produce electricity.

Last but not least, forestation creates an ecosystem which provides habitat and food for wildlife. The tree not only serves as shelter and
protection from a predator but also enables animals to collect nuts, berries or fruit.

Having presented all the points it is obvious that the environment benefits hugely from a newly planted tree. I believe that reduction of
CO2, provision of shade, shelter or food are just a few of the advantages deriving from this simple action.

Which is more important to people in their twenties – friends or family?

Speak about:

1. time spent with those people

2. emotional support

3. (your own idea)

Is it better to sometimes give yourself some unhealthy food as a treat or to avoid unhealthy food for as long as you can?

Speak about:

1. health

2. self-control
3. (your own idea)

Some people say that violent computer games have a bad effect on people’s lives. Do you agree?

Speak about:

1. violence in real life

2. younger and older people

3. (your own idea)

Flying is becoming more and more popular but it is very bad for the environment. Do you think this problem can be
solved?

Speak about:

1. changes in technology

2. the developing world

3. (your own idea)

We should stop concentrating on English and learn more of a range of foreign languages. Do you agree?

Speak about:

1. other important languages

2. international relations

3. (your own idea)

Which is more important to people young adults nowadays – work or leisure?

Speak about:

1. changes in modern society

2. how ambitious people are

3. (your own idea)

Some people say that moving to big cities from smaller hometowns has a bad effect on people’s lives. Do you agree?

Speak about:

1. mental health

2. relations with other people

3. (your own idea)

“We should use more technology in school classrooms.” Do you agree?

Speak about:

1. motivation to learn

2. cost

3. (your own idea)

ENVIRONMENT and HOUSING

Is it true that we help the environment when we plant a tree?

 clear the air

 provide shade
 provide food/ house

Keeping animals in captivity is cruel for many reasons. Do you agree?

 natural way of living

 sufficient space
 educational aspects

LAW and ORDER

It is said that violent TV programmes increase the crime rate in many cities. Do you think that violence might be related to TV viewing?

 children imitate what they see/ copy behaviour

 heroes are frequently violent
 gives ideas for crimes

Is capital punishment essential to control violence in society?

 who decides on our destiny

 cannot fight violence with violence
 other forms of punishment

AGE and CULTURE

Older people are said to be a much better leaders. Do you agree?

 experience
 knowledge
 sense of responsibility

Are there more advantages of living in a city or country?

 infrastructure
 career prospects
 social life