ENTRENAMIENTO PARA WRITTING

1. Topic: More and more countries are becoming increasingly dependant on

nuclear power generation now that fossil fuels are dwindling in supply. What is
your opinion about this? Write a composition that discusses the advantages
and disadvantages of nuclear power as an alternative to more conventional
fuels.

2. Topic: Many countries are turning to nuclear power generation because of the
problems using conventional fuels cause. Nuclear power is, however, not
without its problems. So, should countries choose nuclear or not? Write a
composition which expresses your views.

3. Topic: Tourism has become increasingly popular in recent years. Why do you
think this is so? Do you think that it is worth the effort and environmental
damage it causes? Is it ultimately beneficial to those who travel? Use specific
examples to support your opinion.

4. Topic: Excessive consumerism has resulted in the creation of huge amounts

of garbage which cannot be easily disposed of. Write a composition which
describes the main problems of garbage disposal. (Do not write an argument
nor offer any solutions)

5. Topic: Excessive consumerism has resulted in the creation of huge amounts

of garbage which cannot be easily disposed of. Write a composition which
describes the main problems of garbage disposal. (Do not write an argument
nor offer any solutions)

6. Topic: Excessive consumerism has resulted in the creation of huge amounts

of garbage which cannot be easily disposed of. Write a composition which
describes the main problems of garbage disposal. (Do not write an argument
nor offer any solutions)

7. Topic: It has often been suggested that the re-introduction of capital

punishment would deter the ever increasing rate of serious crime. What is your
view? Do you think that capital punishment should be reinstated?

8. Topic: Many think that the achievement of success is due to hard work while
others think it's more of a matter of chance. What do you think success can be
attributed to? Write a composition expressing your view. Support with
examples.

9. Topic: Many think that the achievement of success is due to hard work while
others think it's more of a matter of chance. What do you think success can be
attributed to? Write a composition expressing your view. Support with
examples.
10. Topic: Many think that the achievement of success is due to hard work
while others think it's more of a matter of chance. What do you think success
can be attributed to? Write a composition expressing your view. Support with
examples.

11. Topic: Many think that it's important to experience failure in order to
learn from it. To what extent do you think this is true? Describe an incident
when you failed and what, if anything, you may have learned from the
experience.

12. Topic: Many think that it's important to experience failure in order to learn from
it. To what extent do you think this is true? Describe an incident when you
failed and what, if anything, you may have learned from the experience.

13. Topic: Many think that it's important to experience failure in order to learn from
it. To what extent do you think this is true? Describe an incident when you
failed and what, if anything, you may have learned from the experience.

14. Topic: Some people prefer to multitask. They often do more than one
thing at the same time, whether it's listening to music and doing homework or
working on two or more task at the same time in the office. Others prefer to
just focus on one thing at a time, without distractions. Consider one of the two
styles, and discuss why that style works or doesn't work for you.

15. Topic: Research shows that some people are reading and writing more than
ever due to blogs, e-mails and instant messages. Others worry about the
quality of these people's writing. Do you think technology can be a help or a
hinderance in promoting literacy? Discuss with examples.

16. Topic: Some psychologists believe that there is more to intelligence than what
traditional intelligence tests measure (mathematical verbal ability). They say
there are many kinds of intelligence and many ways to be smart. Besides
mathematical and linguistic intelligence, in what other ways do you think
people are smart? Be specific in your discussion and provide concrete
examples.

17. Topic: There is a saying, "Curiosity killed the cat," meaning that when a
person is overly curious (eager to learn, know, or investigate something or
someone) it can lead to trouble. Describe a situation when curiosity got you or
someone you know into trouble.

18. Topic: Unemployment is a problem facing many countries today. Should

the government and/or businesses take an active role in reducing
unemployment? Discuss, providing reasons.

19. Topic: Most people agree that it is important for co-workers to have good
 relationships. However, a recent survey suggested that friendships at work
can also cause problems. In what ways can friendships at work be harmful.
Discuss, giving specific examples.

20 . Topic: Every generation of people is different from the previous one. What is
one important way in which your generation is different from your parents
generation? How will this difference affect your country or culture? Give
specific details and reasons to support your viewpoint.