PTE ESSAY EXERCISE:

1. These days many fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to
work. What could be the reason for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative
development?
2. Parents should teach children about the importance of Money. Do you agree or disagree.
Give your own reasons and include examples from your knowledge and experience.
3. Some people believe that media should be allowed to publish information about the private
lives of famous people. Others say that everybody has a right to privacy and this practice
must be controlled or even stopped. Discuss both views.
4. Some people believe that money brings happiness; others are of the opinion that having too
much money is a problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5. Some people believe that the internet should be regulated. Others are against any forms of
internet censorship. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6. Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this
happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
7. There are several advantages to hosting an international sporting event. There are
disadvantages too. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
8. Young people are getting more influenced by friends than parents or teachers. Do you agree
or disagree?
9. With the availability of information on the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
10. Some people like to work in a company which offers high salary. Some others think that it is
good to work in a company which offers a good working atmosphere. What is your opinion?
Discuss both the views with examples.
11. Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources.
To what extent to you agree or disagree