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● Written assignments

Write a composition of about 700 to 1,300 characters on one of the topics. Follow the guidance.

1. Traffic my way
What would you like to change in today’s traffic in your area? What are the major problems and how would you go about solving them? You have been asked to give a speech at your local youth council. Write this speech.

2. Commuting in 2036
Describe how you think commuting (to school or work) will be different in the future. Has working from home decreased the need to commute? Discuss the various future scenarios and their pros and cons.

3. Am I gambling away my future?
Write a reply to Jake who is asking for advice on a discussion forum meant for those who feel that their gambling might be getting out of hand.
This can’t go on… The sleepless nights, not meeting my friends at all these days, the pain and stress I keep putting my body through and the debts. I remember my first ever bet – a £3 bet on a football match. A goal in the last minutes of the match won me £39. What a great feeling that was… Little did I know that it was going to become a road to hell. My gambling hasn’t really been under control at all recently. What should I do?
-Jake-

4. When the odds were against me
Write about a situation when the odds were against you, but you managed to beat them anyway.

5. The pros and cons of stem cell research
There are quite a few ethical problems and debates surrounding the use of human embryonic stem cells. Is it morally acceptable to cultivate embryos for research
purposes if they have the potential to cure countless patients? Discuss the pros and cons of stem cell research in the form of a letter to the editor.

6. Can anyone become truly immortal?
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7. What makes you tick?
Describe a situation in which you felt motivated and encouraged to go on. What is it that usually makes you tick? Write an article to be published on your school’s webpage.

8. A crime story
Write a crime story where the following words appear:
  • fingerprints
  • a convertible
  • a dog that went missing
  • a drone
  • a juvenile delinquent

9. The secrets of my phone
What would happen if your smartphone got stolen? What sort of information could the thief get from your phone if they knew your pin number? What could you do to prevent such a scenario from taking place?

10. Anonymous or not?
What is your view on posting anonymous comments online? What are the pros and cons of staying anonymous?

11. The world would be better off without…
Write a blog post about something that you feel the world would be better off without. What kind of invention or thing shouldn’t exist in your view and why?

12. People in 2050
What will they be like? What will they be wearing and eating? What will working and family life be like? Describe and explain.

13. Science projects
Choose one of the science project topics below and explain how you would go about finding the answer to the question.
  • Does covering the mouth help prevent the spread of germs?
  • Does the shape of ice affect its melting time?
  • How does salt affect the boiling point of water?

14. The future of electricity
What are the sustainable visions of the future? How will electricity be produced then? Write a report for an online magazine.

15. Kitchen science
What is the science project taking place in the picture? Describe and explain.
Lapsi ja aikuinen valmistavat itse limaa. Pöydällä on kaksi kulhoa, ja aikuinen sekoittaa limaa toisessa kulhossa. Lapsi katselee vieressä liman valmistumista.Stock.com/tagphoto

16. A science activity gone wrong
It seemed like an innocent and easy thing to do. You and your lab partner followed all the instructions, but still something went horribly wrong. What and why?
Materials for dancing raisins science activity:
  • raisins
  • two clear glasses
  • carbonated water and regular tap water
Procedure for dancing raisins science activity:
  • Pour some carbonated water into a clear glass.
  • Add some raisins and watch what happens.

17. There is always a reason
What has happened and what will happen next in this chemistry class?
Kuvassa on neljä nuorta opiskelijaa kemian oppitunnilla. He istuvat pöydän ääressä. Pöydällä on koeputkia, joissa on eri värisiä nesteitä. Kaikilla nuorilla on suojalasit. Kahden nuoren kasvot näkyvät kameraan. Vasemmalla oleva poika näyttää mietteliäältä. Oikealla oleva tyttö hymyilee. Molemmat vaikuttavat innostuneilta ja motivoituneilta. Taustalla näkyy lisää opiskelijoita tieteellisten kokeiden parissa.Getty Images/kali9

18. The limitless possibilities of AI
AI is projected to have a huge impact on just about everything. It is used in our smart devices, cars, healthcare systems, education and favorite apps, and its influence will permeate deeper into society in the future. How will AI change our world?