Additional Writing Topics We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers.

They are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits? In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years? 'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication? Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons. Should the same laws which prohibit the sale and consumption of heroin be applied to tobacco? To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable? Human beings do not need to eat meat in order to maintain good health because they can get all their food needs from meatless products and meatless substances. A vegetarian diet is as healthy as a diet containing meat. Argue for or against the opinion above. Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Are our zoos cruel to wild animals? Discuss. Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos. To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation? Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their

cars less and public transport more. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport. Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree? What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students? Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offer to a prospective student? The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer. Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the English-language skills overseas students require. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary. What kind of listening challenges do overseas students face in tertiary education? What recommendations would you offer? Write a report to your sponsoring agency describing the accommodation problems faced by foreign students in Britain/US/Australia, etc. Make any necessary recommendations. Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today's world. Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 15. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Foreign language instruction should begin in kindergarten. Discuss. Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or disagree? Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment? To what extent should university courses be geared to the economic needs of society? Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century?

The dominance of black people in US sport is due to sociological rather than physiological factors. Discuss. In Britain, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who should be responsible for our old people? Give reasons. In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer. In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning? To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years? Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer. The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. What do you think? The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to make all young drivers complete a safe driving education course before being licensed to drive. The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use.. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence their decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? TV: could you be without it? Discuss. The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countries but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems of tourism? Are women better parents than men? Should children be taught sex education in schools? Should money be spent on space exploration? Should rich countries should forgive all debts for poor countries? Will the Internet will bring people of the world closer together? Does foreign aid helps donor countries more than the recipients? Are zoos are necessary for education? Is animal testing necessary? Should rich countries should pay more for environmental damage? Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age? Most high level jobs are done by men. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? Should developing countries concentrate on Improving industrial skills or should they promote education first? Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie? Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler? Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries? If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished?

What should a government do for a country to become successful? Should sports classes be sacrificed in High School so students can concentrate on Academic subjects? Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients health, no matter how rich they are? Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information? Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of giving international Aid to poor countries. Should criminals be punished with lengthy jail terms or re-educated and rehabituated, using community service programs for instance, before being reintroduced to society? Computers can translate all kinds of languages well. Do our children need to learn more languages in the future? Should animals be used for scientific researches? Do we need prisons? Should the death penalty be mandatory for all murderers, or just for those who manage to kill people even when staying in a prison? Do we have the right to exhume bodies of prominent people and move them from one place to another? Shouldnt Russians finally bury Lenin? Better naked, than in furs? Was Saddam Husseins execution an essential point in establishing democracy in Iraq? Should men be allowed to have more than one wife? Plastic surgeries: a way to become more beautiful, or someones unhealthy idea? In some Asian countries cutting off thiefs right hand is still commonly practiced. Do you think this is the best way out? Talk about major issues (sex, abortion, Iraq, Vietnam, marijuana, etc).

Say why talking about main issues (sex, abortion, Iraq, Vietnam, marijuana, etc) all the time not only lessens their importance, but even evokes irritation. Why atheists have to be tolerant to religion, while religious people are not tolerant to atheists? Was the sex, drugs, and rocknroll era significant, or not? Prove that bagels with free sour cream stimulate brain activity. A maniac killed 15 little girls and was sentenced to death. One of the local TV stations was asked by the parents of victims to show his execution. The channel gave its agreement, but the translation was later cancelled. Give your opinion on this situation. Vegetarians vs. Meateaters. Whose side are you on? No fence-sitting, please. Why talking about sex is okay, and talking about cheating is embarrassing? Do you agree that there is art for the masses, and elite culture? How do you feel about being the mass? If you are not in the mass, what do you think about The Black Square by Kazimir Malevich? Do you want to have a cosmetic surgery? Which country has the prettiest girls? An image of USA has become negative. Do you agree with this statement? There is an opinion that DAEWOOs are not cars at all. Are they? What do you think about gay marriages? Why driving is permitted from the age of 16, and gambling from the age of 21? Is it helpful being skeptical? What do you think about the negative public opinion on thongs and bra straps? When you moved to this town, it was relatively small. Now that its expanding, your parents consider moving to a calmer place. You, however, have friends here that you dont want to live. Talk to your parents about the necessity of staying. A friend of yours, a skinny girl, thinks that she needs to lose a few pounds. Tell her why losing more weight will only damage her health.

Your friend is failing his finals. If he doesnt pass, hell be expelled from the university. You know that studying means a lot to him/her, but he/shes feeling depressed and doesnt want to do anything. Renew his/her faith into himself by persuading him/her to study. As a result of political instabilities, a local political organization reacts severely to the acts of the government. It plans to throw an act of protest. You know that this party is dangerous. Your friend, however, is inspired and wants to join. Tell him about possible consequences of getting into something that is not trustworthy. Choose another persuasive essay topic from the list: Your Mom is not happy with an outfit/make up that you are wearing for a school dance. Try to calm her down. You think that school uniform destroys you as an individual. Write a persuasive letter to your principal. You are tired of news on TV. They all tell you about the number of victims in Middle East. Tell why it is unethical for journalists to make money on deaths and war. Cheating and lying can sometimes be helpful. Convince your readers by giving bright examples. Think and prove that living in a big city is better than living in a small town (and vice versa). Convince your parents to buy you something. More persuasive essays topics: Your friends want to go dancing; however, all this week youve been thinking about bowling. Try to persuade them to go to a bowling club. You share a room with a younger sister. She has put a poster of Nick Cave onto the wall, and now you feel like an absolutely humiliated person. Tell her why this poster has to be taken off. Take any common fallacy (like the one that wolves attack people all the time), and prove why it is wrong. You have your own point of view on marriage and family. Convince your readers why it is correct. You want to go and study abroad, but there are a number of reasons why you should take someone with you. Persuade a friend of yours that Italy is just the right place for both of you. And some more persuasive essay topics: Your little sister doesnt want to help you and your Mom around the house. Give her reasons why she has to do it.

The book youve just finished is absolutely fantastic. Explain to your family member/friend why it is so good. Try to persuade him/her to read it, too. A history teacher thinks that showing the movie Pearl Harbor will be just enough to cover the material on the World War II. Prove that you are eager to know more than this, and how the lack of important information can result on your future. Tell why it is important to know more than one foreign language.