С заданиями по эссе FCE я сделала то же самое, что и с эссе САЕ — разбила на темы. Вопросы я взяла из ‘Cambridge English: First 1-5’, ‘First Trainers 1-3’, ‘Handbooks for Teachers’, ‘Exam essentials 1, 2’, ‘Practice Tests Plus’, ‘Improve Your Writing for First’, ‘Spotlight on First’, ‘B2 First Formula’, ‘FCE Practice Exam Papers’.
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- сделать выбор,
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Agree or disagree
Environment
1. ‘We should do everything we can to save animals which are in danger of disappearing from our planet.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. the kind of animals which are in danger
2. the reasons for protecting these animals
3. … (your own idea)
1+. ‘People should be banned from nature reserves.’ Do you agree?
1. damage
2. litter
3. … (your own idea)
1++. ‘How can people be encouraged to recycle more?’
1. giving information about recycling
2. places when people recycle
3. … (your own idea)
Technology
2. ‘Many people think that the internet has changed our lives dramatically.’ What do you think?
Write about:
1. the benefits of the internet
2. personal relationships
3. … (you own idea)
2+. ‘Mobile phones and smart phones are destroying family life.’ Do you agree?
1. how people use smart phones
2. instant messaging
3. … (your own idea)
2++. ‘Some people believe that films and music available on the Internet should be free.’ Do you agree?
1. cost
2. jobs in the entertainment industry
3. … (your own idea)
3. ‘Libraries are no longer needed, as people can learn all they need online.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. college libraries and public libraries
2. different services libraries can offer
3. … (your own idea)
3+. ‘Some people think it is impossible to live in the modern world without a mobile phone.’ Do you agree?
1. communicating with friends
2. work
3. … (your own idea)
3++. ‘Computers are more advanced than the human brain.’ Do you agree?
1. speed
2. memory
3. … (your own idea)
4. ‘Do we share too much personal information on social media websites?’
Write about:
1. uploading images
2. posting comments
3. … (your own idea)
4+. Should everyone have one day a week when they do not need look at screens?
1. interruptions to work or study
2. sleep
3. … (your own idea)
4++. ‘The internet is the best way to meet new people.’ Do you agree?
1. international friends
2. danger involved
3. … (your own idea)
5. ‘Some people say that using the internet is the best way of learning things.’ Do you agree?
1. learning a language
2. playing a musical instrument
3. … (your own idea)
5+. ‘A lot of people use credit cards to buy things online.’ Do you think this is a good or a bad idea?
1. convenience
2. debt
3. … (your own idea)
5++. ‘We don’t need TV channels anymore now when we have the Internet.’ Do you agree?
1. more options for shows
2. not costing too much
3. … (your own idea)
Education and upbringing
6. ‘All students should study science subjects in every school year.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. interesting lesson
2. future careers in science
3. … (your own idea)
6+. ‘Many people think that the best way to learn a second language is in the classroom.’ Do you agree?
1. travelling to the country
2. learning online
3. … (your own idea)
7. ‘All student have to do sport at school.’ Do you agree?
1. learning teamwork
2. some people hate sport
3. … (your own idea)
7+. All school and college students should wear a uniform.
1. cost
2. style
3. … (your own idea)
8. ‘Schools should spend more money on computers and software than on textbooks.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. which is better for education
2. which are more enjoyable to use
3. … (your own idea)
8+. ‘Studying in another country is a great way of learning English.’ What do you think?
Write about:
1. how you can learn English in another country
2. where to stay
3. … (your own idea)
9. ‘Science is very important in the 21st century.’ How do you think it could be made more appealing to young people?
1. television programme
2. interactive museums
3. … (your own idea)
9+. ‘There are things that young people today can learn from the older generation.’ Do you agree?
1. advice from life experience
2. historical information
3. … (your own idea)
10. Learning practical skills (such a cooking, managing money and mending electrical things) is just as important as studying academic subjects. But these skills aren’t given enough attention at school. Do you agree?
1. which subjects and skills should be given more /less attention and why
2. possible consequences of any changes
3. … (your own idea)
11. ‘More needs to be done to encourage children to spend time healthily outdoors.’ Do you agree?
1. benefits and disadvantages of children’s outdoor activities
2. recommendations for parents and teachers
3. … (your own idea)
12. Is it important to follow national and international events in the news?
1. events
2. news about famous people
3. … (your own idea)
13. ‘Some people say you can learn almost everything from the internet nowadays.’ What do you think?
Write about:
1. the role of parents and teachers
2. quality of the information available
3. … (your own idea)
14. ‘Teenagers are too young to teach other people about anything.’ Do you agree?
1. technology
2. the environment
3. … (your own idea)
14+. ‘There are more reasons to learn a foreign language than just to pass a test.’ Do you agree?
1. pleasure
2. personal challenge
3. … (your own idea)
15. Is it worth learning a foreign language?
1. using a foreign language a work
2. using a foreign language for travel
3. … (your own idea)
15+. Would a real partner or an AI partner be better for language practice?
1. personalised learning
2. interactive materials
3. … (your own idea)
16. ‘Some people think that teenagers should have a pet to look after.’ Do you agree?
1. learn important skills
2. responsibility
3. … (your own idea)
17. ‘Some people say that we don’t need books made of paper anymore because ebooks are much better.’ Do you agree?
1. ease of use
2. reading experience
3. … (your idea)
Social issues
18. ‘Advertising is a very good thing for society.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. people informed
2. encouraging competition between companies
3. … (your own idea)
18+. ‘There is such a large choice of films to watch at home now that it is no longer worth going to the cinema.’ Do you agree?
1. the atmosphere
2. the screen size
3. … (your own idea)
19. Is playing a team sport the best way to get fit?
1. exercising with other people
2. how convenient it is
3. … (your idea)
19+. ‘All sports facilities in town and cities should be free.’ What’s your opinion?
1. fitness
2. making friends
3. … (your own idea)
20. Do celebrities deserve the admiration they receive?
Write about:
1. the influence they have on young people
2. the money they are paid
3. … (your own idea).
20+. ‘There are very few good reasons for people to go travelling these days.’ What do you think?
1. learning things
2. having adventures
3. … (your own idea)
21. ‘Life is better today than it was 100 years ago.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. health
2. entertainment
3. …. (your own idea)
21+. Is it always important to tell the truth?
1. talking to your children
2. doing job interviews
3. … (your own idea)
22. Some people say the fashion industry has a bad effect on people’s lives.
Write about:
1. whether people’s appearance is important
2. the price of clothes
3. … (your own idea)
22+. ‘Many schools no longer sell any junk food and do not allow students to take junk food to school.’ Do you agree?
1. health
2. freedom
3. … (your own idea)
23. Should we spend money on exploring space?
Write about:
1. spending priorities
2. what we might discover in space
3. …. (your own idea)
23+. ‘Some people say that shopping is not always an enjoyable experience.’ Do you agree?
1. range of products available
2. quality of customer service
3. … (your own idea)
24. ‘Growing up in a large family is better than being brought up on a small one.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. attention from parents
2. relationships with brothers and sisters
3. … (your own idea)
24+. ‘Package holidays are the best way to travel.’ Do you agree?
1. convenience
2. flexibility
3. … (your own idea)
25. ‘If online shopping continues to grow in popularity, shops in our town centres will close because fewer people will use them.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. the kind of shops that most at risk
2. any evidence that town centres are already facing problems
3. … (you own idea)
25+. ‘Endangered animals should be kept in zoos.’ Do you agree?
1. survival
2. natural habitat
3. … (your own idea)
26. Is it appropriate for governments to spend money on creating public works of art, such as statues and sculptures in parks and town centres? Why/ Why not?
1. benefits of art which is paid for by the government
2. other things which the money could be spent on
3. … (your own idea)
27. Is it better to go camping or stay in a hotel when you are on holiday?
1. comfort
2. the environment
3. … (youк own idea)
28. ‘Famous sports people are paid too much money.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. the entertainment they provide
2. how hard they work
3. … (your own idea)
29. ‘Money can’t buy happiness.’ Do you agree?
1. lifestyle
2. personal life
3. … (your own idea).
30. ‘Some people say you don’t need much money to be happy.’ What do you think?
Write about:
1. when money is necessary
2. having the latest gadgets
3. … (your own idea)
30+. ‘People should not be judged by епу clothes they wear.’ Do you agree?
1. whether people’s appearance is important
2. how people choose what they wear
3. …. (your own idea)
31. ‘Advertisements which are aimed at children should not be allowed.’ What do you think?
1. They can be entertaining and fun.
2. They encourage unnecessary spending
3. … (you own idea).
31+. ‘People should spend more time outdoors.’ Do you agree?
1. learning about wildlife
2. keeping fit
3. … (your own idea)
32. Is fast food always a bad thing?
Notes
Write about:
1. health
2. cost
3. … (your own idea)
32+. ‘People spend too much time living their lives online rather than in the real world.’ What do you think?
1. entertainment
2. making new friends
3. … (your own idea)
33. ‘Everyone should do something regularly in their life to help other people.’ Do you agree?
Write about:
1. the importance of friends and family
2. giving something back to society
3. …. (your own idea)
33+. Is it better to shop online or go to shopping centres?
1. prices
2. choice
3. … (your own idea)
Making a choice
Work and studies
34. Is it better to start your own business rather than work for a company?
1. which is more secure
2. which will bring you more money
3. … (your own idea)
34+. Is it better to earn a lot of money or enjoy your job?
Write about:
1. how much time is spent at work
2. the type of work which is done
3. … (your own idea)
35. Is it better to have a job that is secure or one that you love doing?
1. job satisfaction
2. your salary
3. … (your own idea)
35+. Is it better to be self-employed or to work for somebody else?
Write about:
1. being independent
2. job security
3. … (your own idea)
36. Is it better to leave school at the first opportunity or to stay at school for longer?
1. finding a job
2. further education
3. … (your own idea)
36+. Is it better to leave school at first opportunity or to stay at school for longer?
1. finding a job
2. further education
3. … (your own idea)
37. Is it better to have a job that is secure or one you love doing?
1. job satisfaction
2. your salary
3. … (your own idea)
37+. Is it better to start your own business rather than work for a company?
1. which is more secure
2. which will bring you more money
3. … (your own idea)
Abstract and social issues
38. Which is more important — friends or family?
Write about:
1. who you can enjoy yourself with
2. who will help you when you have problems
3. … (your own idea)
39. Which is more important: improving people’s standard of living or protecting the environment?
Write about:
1. employment
2. housing
3. … (your own idea).
40. Which is better: attending a concert, or watching the same concert at home, for example online or on TV?
Write about:
1. convenience
2. atmosphere
3. … (your own idea)
41. Is it better to work out at a gym rather than at home?
1. which provides a better workout
2. which is easier
3. … (your own idea)
41+. Is it better to join a gym than to exercise at home?
1. exercising with other people
2. variety of equipment
3. … (your own idea)
42. Is it a good or bad thing to have products that last a long time?
Write about:
1. changing technology
2. fashion
3. … (your own idea)
43. Is it better to have holidays near home rather than travel abroad?
Write about:
1. which is cheaper
2. which is better for the environment
3. … (your own idea)
44. Is it better to do things with other people or to do them on your own?
Write about:
1. work at school or college
2. sports activities
3. … (your own idea)
45. Do you think it is better to use public transport than travel by car?
Write about:
1. environmental effects
2. cost
3. … (your own idea)
46. Is it better to be part of a large family or a small family?
1. cost
2. learning from others
3. … (your own idea)
Education
47. Should students have a long summer holiday or should terms be longer?
Write about:
1. which is better for learning
2. leisure activities in the holidays
3. … (your own idea)
48. Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school.
Write about:
1. having a parent as a teacher
2. making friends
3. … (your own idea)
Shopping
49. Is it more sensible for people to buy food that is already prepared, rather than waste time cooking meals for themselves?
Write about:
1. health
2. eating alone/ eating with other people
3. … (you own idea)
50. Is it better to shop in small local shops or big supermarkets?
Write about:
1. goods available
2. prices
3. … (your own idea)
Solutions
Environment
51. What can young people do to help protect and improve their local environment?
Write about:
1. recycling things
2. cycling or walking instead of using cars
3. … (your own idea)
52. Every country in the world had problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved?
Write about:
1. transport
2. rivers and seas
3. … (your own idea).
52+. There are many animals around the world in danger of extinction. Do you think this problem can be solved?
1. animal habitats
2. hunting
3. … (your own idea)
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