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Bagrut Topics Opinion Essays
Write 120-140 words in English on the following topic.
2006
- An international writing competition has asked teenagers to submit compositions on the following topic: In your opinion, what are the most important qualities in a person? Write a composition for the competition. Choose 2-3 qualities and explain why you think they are so important and / or how they affect a person's life and relationships.
- An international writing competition has asked teenagers to submit compositions on the following topic: What are the most important values children should be taught? Write a composition for the competition, expressing your opinion. Choose 1-3 values and explain their importance.
- Your school newspaper has asked students to write on the following topic: Some people think that the family has the greatest influence on young people. Others think that friends are more influential. What is your opinion? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion and giving one or two examples. You may relate to situations in daily life, beliefs and values, plans for the future, etc.
2007
A teen magazine has asked reader to write on the following topic: Some people believe that money should be one of the most important reasons for choosing a job or career. What is your opinion. Write a passage for the newspaper stating and explaining your opinion.
2008
- An international youth magazine has asked students to write on the following topic: It is generally believed that people of the same generation have certain ideas, beliefs and / or characteristics in common. What do you think is typical of your generation? Write a passage for the magazine, describing some ideas, beliefs and / or characteristics of your own generation. You may also compare your generation to previous generations.
- Your school newspaper has asked readers to write on the following topic: Many famous people complain that the media does not respect their privacy. Do you think their complaint is legitimate, or does the media have a right to report on their private lives? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion.
- An international teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: It has been suggested that in order to increase road safety, everyone with a driver’s license should be required to take another driving test every five years. Do you agree or disagree with this suggestion? Write a passage for the magazine stating and explaining your opinion.
2009
- An international teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: "Drunk drivers should automatically lose their driving license for ten years." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write a passage for the magazine, stating and explaining your opinion. You may also suggest other ways to fight drunk driving.
- Your school newspaper has asked readers to write on the following topic: Many people believe that peer pressure — the influence that friends and classmates have on one another — has negative effects. Do you agree with this view, or do you think peer pressure can also be a positive influence? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion.
- An international teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: Which do you think is the most important role of schools: to teach students skills for their future life, to teach them values, or to increase their knowledge in academic subjects? Write a passage for the magazine stating and explaining your opinion. You may use examples from your own experience or that of others.
2010
- Your school newspaper has asked readers to write on the following topic: Which is more important for success in life: a person's natural abilities or hard work? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion. You may support your position with examples from your own experience and / or that of others
- Your school newspaper has asked students to write on the following topic: Do you think the government should limit the advertising and sale of junk food in the same way that it limits the advertising and sale of cigarettes and alcohol? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion
- An international teen magazine is holding a writing competition on the following topic: It is often said that people who are famous have a responsibility to the public to set a good example. Do you agree with this view? Write a passage for the magazine stating and explaining your opinion. You may give examples to support your position.
2011
- A teen magazine has asked its readers to write about the following topic: It is often said that people's opinions and attitudes are greatly influenced by the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write a passage for the magazine stating and explaining your opinion. You may use examples to support your position.
- Your school newspaper has asked students to write on the following topic: Some people feel there are too many rules in schools today. Others think there aren't enough. What do you think? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating and explaining your opinion. Relate to your own experience and / or give examples of rules you would add, change or cancel.
- Your school newspaper has asked students to write on the following topic: It has been suggested that public transportation should be free of charge*. Do you agree or disagree with this suggestion? Write a passage for the newspaper, expressing your opinion and explaining the advantages and/or disadvantages of the idea
2012
- A teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: Statistics show that drivers aged 17-24 are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents than any other age group. Explain what you think are the causes of this problem, and / or how you think it can be solved. Write a passage for the magazine, stating and explaining your opinion.
- A teen magazine has asked students to write on the following topic: Some people believe surveillance cameras* should be placed on city streets and in parks to increase public safety. Others think this would be an invasion of privacy. What is your opinion? Write a passage for the magazine, stating and explaining your position.
- Your school newspaper has asked readers to write about the skills and / or abilities they think it is important for a person to develop. Choose one or two skills and / or abilities (for example, computer skills and / or the ability to get along with people), and write a passage for the newspaper explaining your choice. You may relate to your own experience and / or that of others.
2013
- Your school newspaper has asked readers to write on the following topic: Many cities have begun banning* cars from entering the city center. Do you think this is a good idea? Write a passage for the newspaper, stating your opinion and explaining the advantages and / or disadvantages of this policy.
- A teen magazine has asked its readers what they think the government should spend more money on. Write a passage for the magazine stating your opinion. Give one or two specific examples of where more money should be invested, and explain why.
- A teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: Which profession(s) do you think should get the highest pay? Choose one or two professions and write a passage for the magazine explaining your choice.
2014
- It is often said that there is nothing that adults can learn from kids. Do you agree or disagree with this view? State and explain your opinion. You may use examples.
- A teen magazine has asked readers to write on the following topic: Some people believe that external appearance may provide important information about a person. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Write a passage for the magazine stating and explaining your opinion. You may also give examples.
- Which do you think is preferable: a higher-paying job with long working hours, or a lower-paying job with shorter hours? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and / or that of others
2015
- Do you think it's a good idea for teenagers to have an after-school job? Write a composition giving reasons for and / or against working after school.
- Many people say that because of the widespread use of electronic communications, people are losing their social skills. Do you agree or disagree? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and / or that of others.
- It has been suggested that the voting age should be lowered from 18 to 16. Do you think this is a good idea? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion.
It has been said that school trips are one of the most important educational activities for children. Do you agree or disagree? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion.
2016
- Some people believe students should be involved in determining school policy (regarding discipline, social activities, etc). Do you agree? Write a composition stating and explaining your position. You may give examples.
- It has been claimed that too much emphasis is put on grades in our education system. Do you agree or disagree? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and/or that of others.
2017
- Many people think that all types of work are suitable for both women and men. Do you agree? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. - Can we trust our first impression of a person? Why or why not? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and / or that of others.
- Do you think friends should always be honest with each other? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and/or that of others.
2018
- Some people think parents should check up on their teenage children's social activities. Do you agree? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion. You may relate to your own experience and / or that of others.
- From what age should children be allowed to have their own cellphone? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion.
2019
- Do you think anti-smoking advertising campaigns can be effective? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion
2020
- Do you think anti-smoking advertising campaigns can be effective? Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion
Exam Practice for Module G
Exam Practice for Module G
Write a composition stating and explaining your opinion.
Do you think it is a good idea for teens to work during the summer?
What subject do you think should be added to the school curriculum? What subject could be removed?
It is claimed that climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that public transportation should be free of charge. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that electric bikes are dangerous and should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
It is said that the Internet has great influence in shaping people’s ideas. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people claim that eating meat is wrong. Others disagree. What do you think?
Do you think school prepares students for the real world?
Many teachers believe that it is important to give homework every day. Do you agree or disagree?
It is claimed that competitive sports have a positive effect on children’s education. Do you agree or disagree?
Here are some easy and relevant opinion topics:
What makes you happy?
Do you think money can make you happy?
What is the best age for driving?
Should schools ban cellphones?
Why should we volunteer?
What are the characteristics that a friend should have?
Should schools start at 9?
Which is more effective - distance learning, or in-school learning?
Should students have to wear a mask or not?
Should schools ask pupils to wear uniform?
What are the best careers in future?
How can we save the environment in Israel?
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