Encouraging young people to study science - Test 1

C1 Advanced · Essay · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which way would be more effective in encouraging young people to study science, providing reasons to support your opinion.

advertising

school programmes

government grants

You never see positive images of young scientists on TV, just pop stars or actors.

Science lessons should be more practical and fun.

If young people see science as a career, they'll want to study it.

Your class has listened to a radio discussion on how more young people can be encouraged to study science. You have made the notes below:

Ways of encouraging young people to study science:

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

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