ESSAY

ESSAY N1

Should people who are studying or working hard take regular exercise?

Write about:

1. lifestyle
2. health benefits
3. (your own idea)

Physical exercises are generally believed to be good for the mind as well as for the body. But not all of us have
enough time to do exercise, because we work or are studying.

People who work a lot are often physically and mentally exhausted, and do exercise regularly can profit.
Similarly, students who study until late should leave their desk for a while to go to run or do some activity that
will release you from that heavy environment.

Aside from the obvious improvements to health and fitness, such as being in better shape and keeping weight
under control, people who take exercise sleep more soundly. This is because they are physically exhausted.

At the same time, there are some drawbacks in committing to exercise since joining a gym usually requires a
monthly fee. As well as the cost, taking time out of a busy schedule is not always easy. Nevertheless, the
benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

In conclusion, giving yourself time to do exercise brings rewards to all those who spend most of their working
or studying hours, as they will be more relaxed and able to continue their daily activities.
ESSAY N2 Animals deserve to be treated better than they are by man. Do you agree?

Write about:

1. Animals kept in zoos.

2. Wildlife under threat
3. (your own idea)

This is a complex question. Many people depend on animals to live, whether they eat meat or just keep a cow
or a goat for its milk. This essay will consider farming, as well as discussing the role of zoos, and endangered
wildlife.

When zoos first opened, they had a real purpose to educate people. There was no television and in this way,
people got to see wildlife from other places. Now we do not have the same need for zoos and it is cruel to lock
creatures up there. For this reason, all zoos should be closed in my opinion.

In terms of endangered wildlife, man is often to blame for the disappearance of species. Pollution from
factories and cars causes severe problems. Some chemicals are being released into the environment, which
are harmful to bees, for example.

As for agriculture, it is true that some farmers look after animals well, but many do not care about the
conditions that they live in. The best farmers give them plenty of space and fresh grass to eat.

To sum up, we could treat animals better without a doubt. We need to respect all living creatures.

ESSAY N3 Compared to people in other jobs sportspeople are paid too much for what they do.

Write about:
1. which jobs are important in society
2. why some sportspeople are paid a lot of money

The topic of sportspeoples earnings often causes a great deal of discussion, especially in the media. Many
people have strong feelings on the subject, and so do I.

First of all, it is true that playing sport for a living is not essential to society. Nurses do an essential job but they
earn very little compared to many sportspeople. Also, a football player, for example, will only be playing for a
few hours a day while a nurse could work at least twelve hours a day.
On the other hand, a sportspersons career does not last long, so the high salary is only for a limited period of
time. Furthermore, injury can cut short a career. Therefore it is reasonable that sportspeople receive
substantial earnings.

In addition, sport has a central place in modern society, giving pleasure to many people. The fact that it is such
a popular form of entertainment means that high salaries can perhaps be justified.
To sum up, sportspeople are highly paid but they often deserve the money. The real issue is that people in
more important jobs are paid too little.
ESSAY N4 Is it better for people who live in towns and cities to travel to work by bicycle rather than using
their cars?

Write About:
1. Traffic
2. Safety

This essay discusses the advantages and disadvantages of cycling to work in an urban environment. It
considers traffic congestion, the dangers to cyclists and the savings that can be made by using two wheels
instead of four.

Nowadays there are (loads of) substantial numbers of cars and trucks on the roads, causing long queues of
traffic, especially during the rush hour. For drivers, the stress of waiting in a traffic jam must be
(unbelievable) considerable . (So why dont they) Therefore, isnt it more sensible for them to leave their
vehicles at home and cycle instead?

(Well, perhaps.) The answer to this is not straightforward. Some people argue that it is healthier but (I dont
agree!) this is not necessarily the case. ( You end up) As a cyclist, you have to breathe in (breathing) in car
fumes and (risking) risk your life every single day cycling in cities can be incredibly dangerous and you can get
seriously hurt.

On the other hand, it is much cheaper to use a bike. You dont have to buy petrol or pay for many repairs.( I
guess) For this reason it is preferable to cycle to work, but only if you can avoid the busy main roads and follow
more pleasant routes.

In conclusion, (yes,) it is certainly true that we should cycle wherever possible. However, not enough is being
done to encourage people to leave their cars at home and this needs to be addressed urgently.

ESSAY N5 The only way to solve traffic problems in cities is to improve public transport. Do you agree?

Write about:
1. Problems with public transport
2. Limiting the use of private cars

TRAFFIC IN OUR CITIES

The volume of traffic in most cities has reached an unsustainable level and urgent action is needed. This essay
considers the importance of public transport and suggests other ways of restricting the use of private cars.

Any city needs to have an efficient and reliable public transport network. This requires regular investment, but
funding is not always available. In addition, as fares are so high, it can be more cost-effective for people to
drive themselves.

It is clearly vital to find ways of reducing the numbers of cars on the road. The key to this may be to impose
higher taxes on motorists, or to restrict parking in cities. Furthermore, if petrol prices were raised
substantially, driving would become the less obvious choice.

Finally, people should be persuaded to think twice before making an unnecessary journey. More companies
are supporting staff wishing to work from home rather than commuting, and with online shopping, fewer trips
to the supermarket should be necessary.

In conclusion, improvements to public transport are only part to the solution to reducing traffic. As a society,
we need to look at other ways of minimizing the use of private cars, including lifestyle changes.