Task. Choose ONE of the topics to write. Topic 1. Write an essay about the following topic: Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas. You should write: An introduction Main body Conclusion Topic 2. Write an essay about the following topic: Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas. You should write: An introduction Main body Conclusion ​

Everyone of us lies somehow. There are a lot of reasons why people lie to each other. For instance, save relationship, have more money or feel more confident. It is a hard question because it depends on people and what they want to keep a secret.

As for me, I am always trying to tell the true and do not exaggerate reality because life is getting easier and happier. It means that I am in harmony with myself. That is why my favourite phase is “honesty is the best policy”.

Eventually, you should be honest with yourself and if you do it you will be honest with your surroundings.

People have always valued such character qualities as honesty, truthfulness and sincerity. However, some of them believe that there are many situations when lying can help solve various problems.

As for me, people should always try to be honest with others. Firstly, being trustworthy makes relationships stronger and sincerer because if a person tells a lie once, it will be very hard to regain trust. Secondly, being honest helps gain a reputation and makes one respected. Finally, telling the truth helps feel relaxed and safe because a person will never have to worry about the truthfulness of his or her words.

On the other hand, some people think that telling a white lie on occasion helps solve millions of problems. In their mind, these innocent lies make life more pleasant and do not hurt anybody.

I cannot agree with these people. Even though a white lie does not hurt anybody, constantly deceiving someone may eventually turn into a habit and people will stop trusting this person.

To sum up, I would say that being sincere with others can be sometimes challenging. If a person wants to be respected and loved, he or she should always tell the truth no matter how hurtful this truth could be.