EAP1 – MINITEST WRITING 01
Name: ……………………………
Student ID: ……………………………
Write a 250-word essay on ONE of the following topics:
Topic 1: In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What
types of changes are occurring? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
Topic 2: Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by others in
the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh
the advantages?
Topic 3: There is a variety of socialization agents: family, school, friends, and the mass
media. All of them make important contributions to how children learn their gender roles.
Which was the most important influence in your opinion?
Topic 4: In spite of many advances women have made in education and employment, they
continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. In your view, what
should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women in the workplace?