Writing 

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Opinion essay 

• In our country, young people tend to live with their parents for much longer than they do in other European countries or in the United States. Write an opinion essay analyzing the reasons why you think this may be so. 

• Reality television is extremely popular in many countries. Why are reality shows so successful? Write an opinion essay. 

For & against essay 

• Do you shop online, or do you like to go to stores? Does the type of product you are looking for make a difference in your decision? Are online stores fair competition for “real” stores? Write a for & against essay in which you discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. 

• In many places, such as Canada and most states in the United States, the minimum driving age is 16. The legal driving age for automobiles in most European countries is 18. Write a for & against essay about lowering the legal driving age in Spain to 16. 

e-mail 

• Cinemas in many towns and cities across the country are closing because of a lack of public. Imagine that the only cinema left in your town is about to close. Write an email to your local newspaper arguing in favor of keeping the cinema open. 

• Imagine you are an exchange student from Shanghai living in Catalonia. Write an email to your family in China in which you talk about your experience here. 

Narrative 

• Write a narrative about a bad travel experience you have had. Give as many details as possible about places, people and things that went wrong, and how it all ended up. You may include some funny anecdotes, if there were any. 

• Write a narrative about a day you wish to go back to. Explain what happened and why it was such a special day. 

Description 

• Describe the best teacher you have ever had. Make sure you include details about his/her appearance, his/her personality, his/her teaching methods and the way s/he made you feel. 

• Write a description of your hometown. Give as many details as possible about its places and people and about any local festivities that are held there. 

Review 

• You have been invited to be part of the team writing pieces for your local newspaper and will be in charge of the entertainment section. Write a review about a television show now available on streaming platforms that may be interesting for young people. 

• You like to describe yourself as a foodie and want to contribute to a magazine about restaurants in your area. Write a review about the best restaurant that you have ever visited with your friends or family.