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Opinion essay - (To what extent do you agree with this statement? How far do you agree or disagree?).

Пример: After leaving school or university, young people should choose a job or career that they love, rather than one that pays the best salary. 

To what extent do you agree with this statement? Discuss both these views.

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay

Пример: In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.

Problem and Solution Essay

Пример: Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. 

What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.

Cause and Effect essay

Пример: The problem of obesity has always aroused sharp disputes. In some countries people are getting overweight and values of health and well-being are decreasing. People express their concerns what causes this issue and which consequences can arise from it.

This essay will suggest the principal reasons and effects of the problem.

Discuss both views essay

Пример: Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences.

Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.