INSTRUCTIONS: Decide if the questions below are open or closed and select the correct answer.

Remember that an open question has a number of possible responses but a closed question requires a specific answer.

How can people be encouraged to use public transport?

Do you think it is important to protect the environment?

Should air travel be restricted?

Does having a wide range of ethnic groups bring more advantages than disadvantages to a country?

What have artists such as writers, painters and musicians, contributed to society?

What are the disadvantages to advertising?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a child having parents from different cultures?

Will the increasing number of elderly people cause problems or bring benefits?

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the essay titles below and decide which type of Task 2 they are. Select the correct answer.

In many parts of the world, the environment has suffered considerable damage. Do you think it is important to protect the environment?

Air travel contributes to pollution. Therefore some people believe that air travel should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Multicultural societies with a wide range of ethnic groups bring more advantages than disadvantages to a country. Do you agree?

In many countries, the proportion of elderly people in the population has increased. Some people believe that this will cause problems, whereas others believe this has benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Advertising can be seen in all forms of media. What are the disadvantages to advertising?

Many people prefer to use their own private vehicles rather than public transport. Suggest possible ways of encouraging people to use public transport more.

Some people believe that the arts have no value, while others argue they are important. What, in your opinion, have artists such as writers, painters and musicians, contributed to society?

Multicultural marriages are becoming more common. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of a child having parents from different cultures and then give your point of view.

INSTRUCTIONS: Decide what the main focus is in the questions below.  Select the correct answer from the three choices given.

In many parts of the world, the environment has suffered considerable damage. Do you think it is important to protect the environment?

Air travel contributes to pollution. Therefore some people believe that air travel should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Multicultural societies with a wide range of ethnic groups bring more advantages than disadvantages to a country. Do you agree?

In many countries, the proportion of elderly people in the population has increased. Some people believe that this will cause problems, whereas others believe this has benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Advertising can be seen in all forms of media. What are the disadvantages to advertising?

Many people prefer to use their own private vehicles rather than public transport. Suggest possible ways of encouraging people to use public transport more

Some people believe that the arts have no value, while others argue they are important. What, in your opinion, have artists such as writers, painters and musicians, contributed to society?

Multicultural marriages are becoming more common. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of a child having parents from different cultures and then give your point of view.