This timed writing exercise requires you to complete two parts for each question in a total of eight minutes.

English Proficiency Test.
10 Essay Questions.

This timed writing exercise requires you to complete two parts for each question in a total of eight minutes. It evaluates your speed in organizing ideas and your clarity in expressing them in English.

English Proficiency Test
Question 1 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
Write about the topic below for 5 minutes

Do you think it is important for people to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Discuss both the benefits of balancing work and personal time and the potential consequences of neglecting one in favor of the other.

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How might poor work-life balance affect a person’s physical and mental health over time?

Question 2 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Should social media platforms be more strictly regulated by governments? Explain how these platforms influence public opinion and whether increased oversight would be beneficial or harmful to society.

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What responsibilities do individual users have when sharing information on social media platforms?

Question 3 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Is remote work a positive development for modern society? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for both employees and employers, considering productivity, communication, and well-being.

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How can companies maintain a strong team culture when employees work remotely from different locations?

Question 4 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Do you believe that learning a second language should be compulsory in schools? Consider the cognitive, cultural, and professional benefits it may bring, as well as possible challenges in implementing such a policy.

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At what age do you think it is most effective to begin learning a foreign language, and why?

Question 5 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Should cities invest more in public transportation systems rather than expanding roads for private vehicles? Discuss how urban mobility choices affect the environment, economy, and quality of life for residents.

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What role can individuals play in reducing traffic congestion and pollution in large cities?

Question 6 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Is technology making people more isolated or more connected? Discuss how digital devices and platforms have changed the way people form and maintain relationships, and whether these changes are ultimately positive or negative.

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How has the rise of messaging apps and video calls changed the way people communicate compared to face-to-face interaction?

Question 7 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Should higher education be free for all citizens? Discuss the economic and social implications of making universities tuition-free, including potential benefits for equality and possible challenges for funding and quality.

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How does access to higher education influence a country’s long-term economic development and innovation?

Question 8 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Do you believe that living in a large city is better than living in a small town or rural area? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each setting in terms of opportunities, lifestyle, safety, and community.

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How does a person’s place of upbringing — urban or rural — tend to shape their values, habits, and worldview?

Question 9 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Is it the responsibility of wealthy nations to provide financial and humanitarian aid to developing countries? Discuss the moral, political, and practical arguments for and against international development assistance.

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What are the most effective ways for international organizations to support sustainable development in lower-income countries?

Question 10 · 8 minutes total
Part 1 · 5 min
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Should companies be required by law to adopt environmentally sustainable practices? Discuss how corporate behavior affects climate change and whether government regulation or voluntary action is the more effective approach to protecting the environment.

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How can everyday consumer choices influence corporate environmental policies and contribute to a more sustainable future?