Tashkent State University of Law

Foreign Languages Department

Midterm exam questions for the fall term of the 2024-2025 academic year

Guidelines for Writing Your Reflection:

Introduction: Start by briefly explaining the topic or situation in 1-2 sentences to
give some background.
Personal Connection: Describe how this topic relates to your own experiences or
something you have learned in this course.
Your Thoughts: Share your opinion on the topic. Think about questions like:
Why does this topic matter to you?
How would you react if you were in a similar situation?
Conclusion: Conclude your thoughts in 1-2 sentences, summarizing your main idea.
Tips: Be clear in expressing your thoughts and support your ideas with examples.
Use “I” statements to make it personal.
 WRITING
Smoking is one of the unhealthiest and most common habits worldwide, and there is an
argument that it has to be prohibited in all public locations, despite the fact that such a regulation
could limit smokers’ freedom. According to some, the government should ban smoking in all
public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedom.
What is your opinion? Do you think smoking should be banned in all public places?
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays university education is considered very important for the future of people.
However, there are a lot of successful people who did not get higher education. University
education plays a significant role in anyone's life. Many people have success in their lives without
a university diploma. Even the media often shows us stories of people who became successful
without the help of higher education.
Do you think that higher education is necessary to succeed in life? Why?
Write at least 150 words.
With the changing lifestyle in modern society, eating habits have also been changed among
people. As a result, people across the world are suffering from illnesses like obesity, indigestion,
diabetes, and so on. To solve this problem, it is recommended that governing bodies should
increase the tax on fast food items. Some people think that people should eat healthy foods instead
of fast foods.
What is your opinion? Do you think increasing taxes on fast food is the only way to solve
the problem?
Write at least 150 words.
Literature is widely seen as an essential part of high school education, but there is often
debate about which type of literature should be emphasized. Some people believe local literature
should be given more focus, while others feel that world literature is more important. Some think
high school students should study novels, plays, and poems from their own country, while others
believe it’s better for students to explore literature from around the world.
What is your opinion? Do you think that students should learn only the literature of the
country where they live?
Write at least 150 words.
TV has been one of the most influential inventions in recent decades, but its impact is
often debated. Some people believe watching TV provides little educational value, while others
view it as an important source of information that helps people become more informed.
What is your opinion? Do you agree that TV has no educational value?
Write at least 150 words.
 Healthcare is one of the most essential sectors in any country worldwide, but the way
healthcare is organized varies from one place to another. Most of the time, there is a popular
argument that healthcare must be free for all citizens, yet this opinion is not supported by others.
Many believe in free healthcare for all, while others think it’s not essential.
What is your opinion? What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of providing
free healthcare to all citizens?
Write at least 150 words.
Housing is considered an essential feature of people’s everyday living. Thus, it is suggested
that governing bodies must provide free accommodation for those who do not have enough money
to do buy it. Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, governments must provide free
housing to those who cannot afford it.
What is your opinion? Do you think governing bodies should provide accommodation to
them?
Write at least 150 words.
Technology is everywhere in our lives. Some people think it makes life easier, while others
say it causes problems like less real communication. It also changes the way we work and live.
Do you think technology helps us more, or does it create more problems?
Write at least 150 words.
Many schools ask students to wear uniforms. Some people say uniforms make everyone
equal and help students focus. Others think uniforms stop students from showing who they are.
In your opinion, should students wear uniforms in school, or should they wear what they
want?
Write at least 150 words.
Some argue that collaboration is essential in both the workplace and education, while others
believe individual work fosters independence and innovation.
What is your opinion? In your opinion, collaboration is more important than independence?
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think learning many languages helps, while others say it’s too much for
students. Do you think learning many languages is important? What are the positive and negative
sides of learning multiple languages?
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays our environment is getting dirty and some people consider the cause of this is
using plastic. Some believe banning plastic is the best way, while others suggest alternatives.
What is your opinion? Do you think banning plastic is the best way to solve this problem
or are there other alternatives?
Write at least 150 words.
 Nowadays, learning more than one language is popular, and some people believe it’s
essential for success, while others think it’s not necessary.
What is your opinion? Do you think learning multiple languages is important, or is it
enough to focus on one language?
Write at least 150 words.
Today, global warming is a major issue, and people are thinking about how to solve it.
Some think strict rules for companies are needed, while others say it’s up to individuals to change
their habits.
What is your opinion? Do you think companies should have stricter rules, or should
individuals take more responsibility?
Write at least 150 words.
With more online learning options available, some people believe it is the future of
education, while others think it reduces important social communication.
What is your opinion? Do you think online learning is effective, or is traditional learning
better?
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, many schools require uniforms, and some people say this helps students to
focus, while others believe it limits their freedom.
What is your opinion? Do you think school uniforms are beneficial, or should students
choose their clothes?
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays learning foreign languages is becoming popular and many universities now
require students to learn a foreign language, but some believe it is not necessary.
What is your opinion? Do you think learning a foreign language should be mandatory, or
should students have a choice?
Write at least 150 words.
Global warming is affecting the whole planet, and some people say all countries should
contribute equally to solving it, while others think richer countries should do more.
What is your opinion? Do you think each country should share the responsibility equally,
or should richer countries do more?
Write at least 150 words.
Homework is a common part of education, and while some people think it helps students
learn, others feel it causes unnecessary stress.
What is your opinion? Do you think homework is helpful, or does it add too much stress to
students?
Write at least 150 words.
 Today, most people learn new languages by using mobile apps. Language-learning apps
are popular, but some people think they are not as good as face-to-face classes.
What is your opinion? Do you think apps are effective for learning languages, or are face-
to-face classes better?
Write at least 150 words.
Many people believe that recycling is essential for the environment, while others think it
is not very effective.
What is your opinion? Do you think recycling is important to protect the environment, or
are there better solutions?
Write at least 150 words.
Today, social media is widely used for communication, but some people believe it reduces
real-life communication.
What is your opinion? Do you think social media helps people connect, or does it harm
real-life relationships?
Write at least 150 words.
Due to COVID-19, most people in the world have been working online. Working from
home has become common, but some people think that it is less productive than working in the
office.
What is your opinion? Do you think online working is a good option, or is working in the
office better?
Write at least 150 words.
With the rise of technology, online shopping has become increasingly popular and it offers
a wide variety of options, and the chance to shop from home. Many people think that it saves time
and effort, especially for busy people. However, some argue that online shopping does not provide
products as we expect.
What is your opinion? Do you think online shopping is better than visiting shops in person?
Write at least 150 words.
Artificial intelligence is changing industries, but some worry it could replace human jobs
and some jobs will disappear in the near future.
What is your opinion? Do you think artificial intelligence brings more benefits than risks,
or this will impact on jobs?
Write at least 150 words.
Job satisfaction is important for many people, as it can affect their motivation and
happiness at work. Some believe that doing a job that people love is more important than a high
salary, while others think a high salary is essential.
What is your opinion? Do you think job satisfaction is more important than salary, or is
financial matter more valuable?
Write at least 150 words.
 Nowadays many people use public transport in their daily lives. Some people think that
public transportation should be free for all people to use and it reduces traffic. However, others
believe it would be too expensive for the government.
What is your opinion? Do you think public transport should be free, or is it better to keep
a paid system?
Write at least 150 words.
Traffic congestion is a common problem in big cities. Some believe building more roads
will solve the issue, while others say public transport should be improved instead.
What is your opinion? Do you think building more roads is the solution to reducing traffic
jams, or should cities focus on improving public transport?
Write at least 150 words.
Many students have part-time jobs to gain experience and earn money, but others say it
distracts them from their studies, meaning they will not have enough time to study.
What is your opinion? Do you think students should work part-time, or should they focus
on their education?
Write at least 150 words.
Cameras in public places are used to improve security, but some people believe cameras
can ban their freedom.
What is your opinion? Do you think using cameras makes cities safer, or do they ban
personal privacy?
Write at least 150 words.
Offering free university education provides more people the chance to study, but some
believe it would be too expensive for governments.
What is your opinion? Do you think university education should be free for everyone or is
it better to keep a paid system?
Write at least 150 words.
Bilingual education allows students to learn in two languages, which some believe is
beneficial, while others think it can be confusing.
What is your opinion? Do you think bilingual education helps students, or does it create
more challenges than benefits?
Write at least 150 words.
E-books are easy to read and can be found everywhere, but some readers still prefer the
experience of printed books.
What is your opinion? Do you think e-books are better for reading or do printed books offer
unique benefits?
Write at least 150 words.
 Plastic surgery is becoming more common. Some people think that young people choose
to become younger, while proponents consider it has side effects on humans.
What is your opinion? Do you think plastic surgery is beneficial, or does it create unhealthy
expectations?
Write at least 150 words.