130+ English essays

Careful dieting is the most important part of a healthy life. Discuss.

The digital book is never likely to replace the printed one. How far do you agree?

Censorship of the arts can never be justified. Discuss

English is the world’s most common language. To what extent is this desirable?

Cartoons and animations have no serious purpose. To what extent do you agree?

Fossil fuel extraction belongs in the past not the future. Evaluate this statement.

Evaluate how important it is for a person’s health, to spend time in the natural world.

Poetry is irrelevant in the modern world. To what extent do you agree?

Attending a live performance is the best way to experience music. Evaluate this statement.

To what extent do television programmes have a negative influence on people?

Assess the importance of learning a second language.

During the last twelve months, the number of tourists visiting your local area has increased a lot. This has brought both advantages and disadvantages. The local council has asked residents to give their opinions about the large increase in tourism. You decide to write a report for the local council giving your views. Write your report. You must include the following: • the advantages of more tourists visiting your local area • the disadvantages of more tourists visiting your local area • which one of the disadvantages the council should deal with first and how they should deal with it. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your report informative and persuasive. Start your report ‘To the Local Council’. Remember to give your name and a date.