Question type
Opinion essays
Take a clear position and support it with developed reasons.
Opinion essay
Government Protection from Natural Disasters
It is the responsibility of a government to protect its citizens from natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
3 marked essaysBand 6.5Opinion essayControlling Car Use and Ownership
The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000, there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on the British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. What are your views on this issue?
3 marked essaysBand 6.0–6.5Opinion essaySeparating Disruptive School Students
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
3 marked essaysBand 5.5–6.5