ANALYSIS OF PAST YEAR MUET EXTENDED WRITING TOPICS

No. MUET
SESSION
THEME TOPIC

Academic excellence guarantees a successful life. Do you agree with this

statement? Justify your stand, give relevant examples where appropriate.
1 MID YEAR SOCIOLOGY
Write your essay in not fewer than 350 words.
2008 (Education)
People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with making
more money and what money can buy. What is your opinion on being
2 OCT/NOV SOCIOLOGY
materialistic? You should write at least 350 words.
2008
Information and communication technology (ICT) is the cause of today’s
many social ills. What is your opinion? Support your answer with examples.
3 MID 2009 ICT
You should write at least 350 words.
People commit crime for selfish reasons. Discuss. You should write at least
350 words.
4 END 2009 SOCIOLOGY
(CRIME)
The world today is turning more to electronic communication such as the
e-mail, Facebook and short message system (SMS). What is your opinion on
5 MID 2010 ICT
this trend? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by
parents or elders. What do you think of this practice in today’s society?
6 END 2010 SOCIOLOGY
Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
The most important thing in life is friendship. Do you agree? Discuss. You
should write at least 350 wrods.
7 MID 2011 SOCIOLOGY
A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her interest.
Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
8 END 2011 SOCIOLOGY
(CAREER CHOICE)
Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.
Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
9 March 2012 SOCIOLOLGY
(EDUCATION)
Student’s participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of the
criteria for entry into universities. What do you think of this requirement?
10 JULY 2012 SOCIOLOGY
Give your opinion and support it with reasons. You should write at least
(EDUCATION)
350 words.
Women make better leaders than men. Do you agree? Discuss. You should
write at least 350 words.
11 NOV 2012 SOCIOLOGY
(GENDER ISSUES)
Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the
environment. Discuss. You should write at least 350 words. (60 marks).
12 MARCH 2013 GEOGRAPHY
Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35. Discuss. You
should write at least 350 words.
13 JULY 2013 SOCIOLOGY
(FINANCE AND
WEALTH)
 The most important factor that contributes to a person’s success is
himself. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving
14 Nov. 2013 SOCIOLOGY
relevant examples where appropriate.
( Success)
The trend today among youths is to won the latest technological gadgets
such as mobile phones and other devices. Is this a healthy development
15 March 2014 SOCIOLOGY
among young people? Give your opinion. You should write at least 350
( TECHNOLOGY words.
AND LIFESTYLE)
The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing university
education creates social problems. To what extent do you agree with this
16 July 2014 SOCIOLOGY
statement? Discuss. You should write at least 350 words.
(Gender
Inequality)
Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone. Discuss. You should
write 350 words.
17 November SOCIOLOGY
(Modern
2014
Lifestyle)
Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions. Discuss.
You should write at least 350 words.
18 March 2015 SOCIOLOGY
There is a strong link between reading and academic success. Discuss. You
should write at least 350 words.
19 July 2015 SOCIOLOGY
There is a strong link between reading and academic success. Discuss. You
should write at least 350 words.
20 November
2015
Competition is healthy. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your
stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at
21 March 2016 SOCIOLOGY
least 350 words.
The traditional male role has changed with modernization. Discuss. You
should write at least 350 words.
22 July 2016 Sociology (gender
roles and
identify)
The internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical thinking
in today’s youth. Do you agree with the statement? You should write at
23 November SOCIETY AND
least 350 words.
2016 TECHNOLOGY
Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today. Do you agree
with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You
24 March 2017 SOCIOLOGY
should write at least 350 words.
Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that use new
technology. Some of these modern gadgets are tabs, smartphones,
25 July 2017 ICT
computers and laptops. With reference to the definition of modern
gadgets given, do you agree that only children over the age of seven
should be allowed to use modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving
relevant examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own attitude. Do
you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
26 SESSION 1 SOCIOLOGY
examples where appropriate. You should write at least 350 words.
2018