The European Union

Writing Tasks

Task 1  Article : How European Are You ?

Europe's Youth , a magazine for 15 to 19-year-olds wants to find out what teenagers think about being a European. The best articles will be published in the next edition.

You have decided to take part and send in an article . In your article you should

• explain what being a European means to you.
• give your opinion on why people are critical of the EU.
• state why or why not joining the EU was a good idea.

Write an article of 300 - 400 words . Give your article a title !

Task 2  Email : Write to Your MEP

As a young citizen, you are worried about many things at the moment. Write an email to your MEP (Member of the European Parliament) in which you

• describe what problems you and other young people face.
• suggest what the EU can do to help.
• outline what the future role of the European Union should be.

Write about 250 words.

Task 3  Blog : Brexit - Taking Back Control

You have just come across this blog on Brexit:

You decide to comment on this blog entry. In your comment you should

• ask the writer why he/she thinks Britain is better off without the EU.
• emphasize the positive aspects of being in the EU.
• suggest ways in which Europe and Britain should still cooperate.

Write about 250 - 300 words.

Task 4  Summary : History of the EU

From what you have read in this course and the videos you have seen write a summary of the history of the European Union.

Do not write more than 300 words and include the most important facts and events.