Writing prompts: Big Ideas & Debate
16 prompts to practise writing in English. Aim for 80 to 150 words: say what you think, give a reason and add an example.
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To what extent should governments limit personal freedom to protect public health?
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"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Discuss.
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Is it ever justified to break the law? Consider moral and practical arguments.
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To what extent does the language we speak shape the way we think?
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Should history be retold as society’s values change? Discuss.
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Evaluate the claim that economic growth and protecting the environment cannot go together.
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Is meritocracy a myth? Support your view with examples.
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To what extent is success the result of luck rather than effort?
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Should the very rich be expected to give away part of their fortune? Discuss.
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What should the ethical limits of genetic engineering in humans be?
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Is a society best judged by how it treats its weakest members? Discuss.
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To what extent should museums return objects to their countries of origin?
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Does the rise of remote work threaten the idea of community? Discuss.
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Critically assess the role of the media in shaping public opinion.
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Can a nation be both truly free and truly equal? Discuss.
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Should the right to be forgotten online outweigh the public’s right to know?
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