Below are the essays that have appeared in the PTE examination so far in the year 2018.
1. Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Some say that music is as important as other subjects in schools, especially at the preschool level. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
3. People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons. Why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
4. A county becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes a mixture of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace, so it is impossible to combine study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what extent do you think the statements are realistic? Support your opinion with examples.
6. What are the benefits of living in big cities, as opposed to rural areas? What are the problems of rural areas and how can they be solved?
7. Some people believe that academic subjects such as chemistry, physics, and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. Recently the freedom to work and live anywhere has become the main trend due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of these developments outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss.
9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in an era in which new things are constantly being invented?
10. The space travel is fantastic these days, and people are very fascinated towards it, but there are many environmental problems on our planet. What is your opinion? Should money be spent on space travel or environmental issues?
11. Some people believe that the sole aim of higher education is to make people ready for employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss.
12. Should Universities Impose Penalties On Students for late submission of assignments? Discuss?
13. The government should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
14. Some people feel that boarding schools are an excellent option for children, while other people disagree for a number of reasons. Consider both sides of this debate and conclude.
15. Some people believe that governments should pay for healthcare and education, but others disagree with this opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16. Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
17. Company Top level Authorities should or should not take employees suggestions or ideas to take any decisions. Discuss?
18. A common marketing strategy for big companies is to introduce various offers and discounts. However, these strategies may have an impact on their reputation. What are some of the impacts?
19. What roles should governments, companies & individuals play to combat climate change?
20. Some countries encourage teenagers to have part-time job and see it as a good thing, while others disagree. Give your opinion and explain both views.
21. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or detrimental to society.