電気通信大学の自由英作文テーマ一覧【2005～2019】

1. As a university student, would you like to live alone? Why or why not?
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2. Should English be taught at elementary schools in Japan? Explain why.

1. Do you think that animal testing should be banned? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that the best way to learn English is to study abroad?

1. At some universities in other countries, all first-year students are required to live in a student dormitory. Do you think that all first-year students at Japanese universities should be require to live in a student dormitory? Why or why not?
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2. In some places in the world, smoking has been banned in all restaurants. In your opinion, should smoking be banned in all restaurants in Japan? Why or why not?

1. Do you think the death penalty prevents crime? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think the English classes that you have taken have been useful? Why or why not?

1. Do you think robots can help solve the problems of Japan’s ageing population? Why or why not?
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2. Why do you think Japanese animation has become popular around the world? Give your reasons.

1. Why do you think karaoke has become so popular around the world? Give your reasons.
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2. Space research is extremely expensive. Do you think such research is worthwhile? Why or why not.

1. Do you think newspaper companies should stop printing on paper and use only the Internet? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think there should be more spoken communication in Japanese, such as discussion and presentation, in high school classes in Japan? Why or why not?

1. Do you think that a cell phone is essential in your daily life? Why or why not?
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2. Do you prefer to watch movies in a movie theater or at home? Why?

1. Do you prefer traveling in a group or traveling alone? Give your reasons.
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2. In your opinion, what should be done to encourage people to save electricity?

1. Do you want to study overseas? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that all Japanese high schools should require to study other foreign languages besides English? Why or why not?

1. Do you think that parents or guardians (保護者) of university students should pay all of their tuition (学費)? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that it is all right to cross the street at a red light if there are no cars or other vehicles? Give your reasons.

1. Do you think that all high school students should go to university after they graduate? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that university students should read more? Why or why not?

1. In your opinion, is it important to eat breakfast every day? Why or why not?
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2. In Japan, the voting age has been lowered to 18. Do you feel ready enough to vote in an election? Why or why not?

1. Should all high school students be required to do community work, such as helping the elderly or disabled? Why or why not?
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2. In your opinion, is it possible to stop bullying (いじめ)? Why or why not?

1. In your opinion, are fully self-driving cars safe? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that international sporting events help to support world peace? Why or why not?

1. Do you prefer a large family or a small family? Explain why.
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2. Do you think it is important to study English at Japanese universities? Why or why not?

1. Should human cloning be banned? Why or why not?
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2. In your opinion, should high school students be required to wear uniforms at school? Why or why not?

1. In your opinion, should elementary school students in Japan be required to attend school on Saturdays? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that the consumption tax in Japan should be more than 5%? Why or why not?

1. Do you think that introducing daylight saving time (summer time) in Japan would be good for the economy? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that everyone should be required by law to wear bicycle helmets when riding bicycles in Japan? Why or why not?

1. Do you think ID cards for proof of age should be required at cigarette vending machines? Why or why not?
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2. Why do you think Japanese food has become popular around the world? Give your reasons.

1. Do you think parents should allow their teenage children to have their own credit cards? Why or why not?
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2. Some scientists are experimenting with bringing back extinct animal species using DNA. Is this a good idea? Give your reasons.

2011年度　震災の影響で実施されず

1. Do you think that convenience stores should be kept open after midnight? Why or why not?
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2. Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them from a library in order to read for pleasure? Why?

1. Do you think students should take part in volunteer activities during their college days? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think there are any advantages for students to have a portable computer at high school?

1. Which do you think is more important for you, face-to-face conversation or electronic communication? Why do you think so?
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2. Do you think that anime is an important part of Japanese culture? Why or why not?

1. Should cities in Japan build bicycle lanes for all major roads? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think it is dangerous to use a smartphone or other electronic devices while walking? Give your reasons.

1. Do you think that public universities (国公立大学) in Japan should be free (無料)? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that high school students should go to a foreign country on a school trip? Why or why not?

1. In your opinion, is it important to exercise every day? Why or why not?
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2. In Japan, should the age for drinking alcohol be lowered to 18? Why or why not?

1. Should there be one entrance exam for all universities in Japan? Why or why not?
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2. Should all English classes in high school be taught in only English? Why or why not?

1. In your opinion, should casinos be allowed in Japan? Why or why not?
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2. Do you think that you should give up your seat to an elderly person when you see him/her standing in front of you on a train? Why or why not?