ESSAY PROMPTS IV

 

It is often said that animals are humans’ best friends. Describe a time in your life when this saying proved to be true.

 

Preconceived notions often turn out to be false. Describe a time when you discovered that a preconceived notion of yours (about a person, place, or thing) was wrong.

 

Sometimes we take nature for granted. Describe an experience that made you appreciate the natural world.

 

Animals can sometimes seem remarkably human. Describe an experience with an animal that acted in a very human way.

 

A lot of medical research today focuses on developing medicinal cures to ageing. Presumably, with the right breakthrough, humankind would live forever. How do you feel about this? Write a paper describing the advantages and disadvantages of extremely long life.

 

Explore how obesity affects a nation’s productivity and economy.

 

What is a serious public health concern that you believe does not get enough attention? Describe this problem in detail. Back up your arguments with appropriate research.

 

Alexander Maclaren, a Baptist minister, said, “The man who has not learned to say no will be a weak, if not a wretched man, as long as he lives.” Describe an experience when you should have said no, but did not.