Task 18 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Task 17 Version 1 Why do you think social skills are now being emphasized by companies during the recruitment process? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Task 16 Version 2 Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

Task 16 Version 1 Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

Task 15 Version 2 Some people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc.to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Task 15 Version 1 Some people think that young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc.to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Task 14 Version 3 Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime.

To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Task 14 Version 2 Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime.

To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Instructions: You should have written version 1 and given your feedback to 1-2 essays by this time. If not first do so before you publish Version 2. 

Task 14 Version 1 Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime.

To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Task 13 Choose either Topic 1 or Topic 2. Either Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Or Some people claim that young people are more creative than older people in business or in the workplace. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Version 2

Write your essay.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your answer should be between 180 and 220 words long.