Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Introduction:  People have different views about whether or not governments should help senior citizens. I completely disagree with the idea that elderly people should receive no support from the state.(29 Words)

The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? Introduction:  It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem incompatible with the needs of younger people. While I agree that some traditional ideas are outdated, I believe that others are still relevant and should

People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and behaviours expected there. They should not expect the host country to welcome different customs and behaviours. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Introduction:  To a certain extent I agree that visitors to other countries should respect the culture of the host country. However, I also think that host countries should accept visitors’ cultural differences.(31 Words)

As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for the teacher in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Introduction:  It is true that computers have become an essential tool for teachers and students in all areas of education. However, while computers are extremely useful, I do not agree with the idea that they could soon replace teachers completely. (39 Words)

All high school students should be encouraged to take part in community service programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Introduction: Some people believe that high school students would benefit from doing unpaid work in their local communities. I completely agree that community service programs for teenagers are a good idea. (30 words)

Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries? First main paragraph: Why could this be? 1. Topic sentence – several reasons 2. First reason – budgets for action, special effects, spectacular locations 3. Example – Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar or James Bond films 4. Second reason – the most famous actors, actresses and directors 5. Final reason – poor quality local filmmaking in many

In many countries, buying and selling guns for the public is legal. Should the ownership of guns be limited or controlled, or should everyone be allowed to trade guns easily? The first reason: Risk of accidents, danger to children, more violent crimes, criminals will use guns, police will need guns The second reason:  Higher suicide rates, guns create violent societies

Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunize their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunize their children? The first reason: Preventive medicine is most effective, lives saved, diseases such as … reduced The second reason: Immunization is part of human progress, have better hygiene and better medical program, we don’t want to go backwards The third reason: No vaccines; therefore diseases return, law needed