Task 2 questions to analyse – Lesson 19 – solution

 

Check the solution – did you come up with the same ideas?

 

• Some people believe that punishment is the only purpose of prisons, while others believe that prisons exist for various reasons. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

This a discussion with opinion

 

• Technology has become more and more prevalent in the classroom. In time it is predicted that it may replace the traditional teacher altogether. Do you believe that this will be the case? Give reasons for your answer.

This essay is an argument i.e. it wants you to persuade the reader of your viewpoint

 

• Some people believe that work needs to be difficult to be profitable.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

This is asking you to take a pint of view (your opinion) and present it with reasons why you feel this way

 

• The number of plants and animals is declining. Explain this problem and suggest some solutions.

This is a problem and solution essay you are not asked for you own opinion or viewpoint

 

• Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities. What problems do people experience in big cities? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns?

This is a 2-part question. It asks you to discuss problems and then explore one suggested solution from your point of view

 

• The average British child between the ages of 4 and 15 spends more than 20 hours watching television or on the internet. Studies show he/she only spends about 7 hours in physical exercise.How does this compare with the situation in your country? How can parents make sure children get enough exercise?

This is again a 2-part question with quite a lot of background. The first part is probably going to be quite short and the bulk of your answer will be on the second part. This about physical exercise – it’s a problem solution and does not ask for your viewpoint