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People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. !. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the #est teachers. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. $. %owadays, food has #ecome easier to prepare. &as this change improved the way people live? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '. (t has #een said, )%ot everything that is learned is contained in #ooks.) *ompare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from #ooks. (n your opinion, which source is more important? Why? +. , company has announced that it wishes to #uild a large factory near your community. "iscuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. "o you support or oppose the factory? -xplain your position. .. (f you could change one important thing a#out your hometown, what would you change? se reasons and specific examples to support your answer. /. &ow do movies or television influence people0s #ehavior? se reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 1. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2elevision has destroyed communication among friends and family. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 3. 4ome people prefer to live in a small town. 5thers prefer to live in a #ig city. Which place would you prefer to live in? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. 16. )When people succeed, it is #ecause of hard work. 7uck has nothing to do with success.) "o you agree or disagree with the 8uotation a#ove? se specific reasons and examples to explain your position. 11. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? niversities should give the same amount of money to their students0 sports activities as they give to their university li#raries. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 1!. 9any people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$. 4ome people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. 5ther people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1'. 4ome people #elieve that university students should #e re8uired to attend classes. 5thers #elieve that going to classes should #e optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? se specific reasons and details to explain your answer. 1+. %eigh#ors are the people who live near us. (n your opinion, what are the 8ualities of a good neigh#or? se specific details and examples in your answer. 1.. (t has recently #een announced that a new restaurant may #e #uilt in your neigh#orhood. "o you support or oppose this plan? Why? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. 1/. 4ome people think that they can learn #etter #y themselves than with a teacher. 5thers think that it is always #etter to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons to develop your essay. 11. What are some important 8ualities of a good supervisor (#oss)? se specific details and examples to explain why these 8ualities are important. 13. 4hould governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving pu#lic transportation (#uses, trains, su#ways)? Why? se specific reasons and details to develop your essay. !6. (t is #etter for children to grow up in the countryside than in a #ig city. "o you agree or disagree? se specific reasons and examples to develop your essay. !1. (n general, people are living longer now. "iscuss the causes of this phenomenon. se specific reasons and details to develop your essay. !!. We all work or will work in our :o#s with many different kinds of people. (n your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co;worker (someone you work closely with)? se reasons

and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important. !$. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 4ometimes it is #etter not to tell the truth. se specific reasons and details to support your answer. !'. (n some countries, teenagers have :o#s while they are still students. "o you think this is a good idea? 4upport your opinion #y using specific reasons and details. !+. , person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike a#out living in your town or city? Why? se specific reasons and details to develop your essay. !.. (t has recently #een announced that a large shopping center may #e #uilt in your neigh#orhood. "o you support or oppose this plan? Why? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. !/. (t has recently #een announced that a new movie theater may #e #uilt in your neigh#orhood. "o you support or oppose this plan? Why? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. !1. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not en:oy doing. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. !3. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2elevision, newspapers, maga<ines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as pu#lic figures and cele#rities. se specific reasons and details to explain your opinion. $6. 4ome people #elieve that the -arth is #eing harmed (damaged) #y human activity. 5thers feel that human activity makes the -arth a #etter place to live. What is your opinion? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. $1. (t has recently #een announced that a new high school may #e #uilt in your community. "o you support or oppose this plan? Why? se specific reasons and details in your answer. $!. 4ome people spend their entire lives in one place. 5thers move a num#er of times throughout their lives, looking for a #etter :o#, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer= staying in one place or moving in search of another place? se reasons and specific examples to support your opinion. $$. (s it #etter to en:oy your money when you earn it or is it #etter to save your money for some time in the future? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. $'. >ou have received a gift of money. 2he money is enough to #uy either a piece of :ewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you #uy? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. $+. >ou must select a person to teach others to do a :o#. Which one of the following is the most important for you to consider in making your selection? ) the person0s education ) the person0s work experience ) the 8uality of the person0s previous work se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. $.. ?usinesses should hire employees for their entire lives. "o you agree or disagree? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. $/. *ountries, #usinesses, and schools are three areas that need good leaders. *hoose one of these three areas and descri#e the most important 8ualities of a leader in that area. -xplain why these 8ualities are important, using specific examples and details. $1. *hoose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people0s lives. ) ,utomo#iles ) ?icycles ) ,irplanes se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. $3. "o you agree or disagree that progress is always good? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '6. 7earning a#out the past has no value for those of us living in the present. "o you agree or disagree? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '1. 2he expression )%ever, never give up) means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. "o you agree or disagree with this statement? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '!. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more 8uickly. se specific reasons and examples

to support your answer. '$. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? @ames are as important for adults as they are for children. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. ''. ,wards and pri<es are given for excellence in various fields. "o these awards and pri<es serve a useful purpose? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. '+. 4ome people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. "o you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '.. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to #e successful in the world today? *hoose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. '/. Aesolving pro#lems #etween individuals or groups is important. What should #e considered or kept in mind in resolving pro#lems #etween individuals or groups? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. '1. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 4elf;confidence is the most important factor for success in school or at work. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. '3. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. +6. Which is more important for success= the natural a#ility you are #orn with or hard work? -xplain your opinion, using specific reasons and examples. +1. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (1+ to 11 year;old) teenaged children. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. +!. 4ome people like to travel with a companion. 5ther people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your choice. +$. 4ome people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day0s work. 5thers prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your choice. +'. What are the important 8ualities of a good son or daughter? &ave these 8ualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. ++. 4ome people prefer to work for a large company. 5thers prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? se specific reasons and details to support your choice. +.. People work #ecause they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? "iscuss one or more of these reasons. se specific examples and details to support your answer. +/. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Bace;to;face communication is #etter than other types of communication, such as letters, e;mail, or telephone calls. se specific reasons and details to support your answer. +1. 4ome people like to do only what they already do well. 5ther people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your choice. +3. 4ome people #elieve that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. 5thers #elieve that success results from careful planning. (n your opinion, what does success come from? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. .6. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. .1. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2he most important aspect of a :o# is the money a person earns. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. .!. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 5ne should never :udge a person #y external appearances. se specific reasons and details to support your answer. .$. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? , person should never make an important decision alone. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. .'. , company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? se specific reasons and examples to support

your answer. .+. 4ome movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. 5ther movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. ... "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? ?usinesses should do anything they can to make a profit. se specific reasons and examples to support your position. ./. 4ome people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. 5ther people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. .1. 4ome people think governments should spend as much money as possi#le exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the 9oon and to other planets). 5ther people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our #asic needs on -arth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. .3. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. 4ome readC some exerciseC others work in their gardens. What do you think are the #est ways of reducing stress? se specific details and examples in your answer. /6. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2eachers should #e paid according to how much their students learn. @ive specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. /1. (f you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhi#ition, what would you choose? Why? se specific reasons and details to explain your choice. /!. >ou have #een told that dormitory rooms at your university must #e shared #y two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? se specific reasons and details to explain your answer. /$. 4ome people think that governments should spend as much money as possi#le on developing or #uying computer technology. 5ther people disagree and think that this money should #e spent on more #asic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. /'. 4ome people like doing work #y hand. 5thers prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. /+. 4chools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. "o you agree or disagree? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. /.. (n your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to #e successful in life? se specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the prompt. //. (t is generally agreed that society #enefits from the work of its mem#ers. *ompare the contri#utions of artists to society with the contri#utions of scientists to society. Which type of contri#ution do you think is valued more #y your society? @ive specific reasons to support your answer. /1. 4tudents at universities often have a choice of places to live. 2hey may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. *ompare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? @ive reasons for your preference. /3. >ou need to travel from your home to a place '6 miles (.' kilometers) away. *ompare the different kinds of transportation you could use. 2ell which method of travel you would choose. @ive specific reasons for your choice. 16. 4ome people #elieve that a college or university education should #e availa#le to all students. 5thers #elieve that higher education should #e availa#le only to good students. "iscuss these views. Which view do you agree with? -xplain why. 11. 4ome people #elieve that the #est way of learning a#out life is #y listening to the advice of family and friends. 5ther people #elieve that the #est way of learning a#out life is through personal experience. *ompare the advantages of these two different ways of learning a#out life. Which do

you think is prefera#le? se specific examples to support your preference. 1!. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. 5thers prefer to keep their own customs. *ompare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? 4upport your answer with specific details. 1$. 4ome people prefer to spend most of their time alone. 5thers like to #e with friends most of the time. "o you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? se specific reasons to support your answer. 1'. 4ome people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. 5thers choose to spend time with a large num#er of friends. *ompare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? se specific reasons to support your answer. 1+. 4ome people think that children should #egin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. 5thers #elieve that young children should spend most of their time playing. *ompare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why? 1.. 2he government has announced that it plans to #uild a new university. 4ome people think that your community would #e a good place to locate the university. *ompare the advantages and disadvantages of esta#lishing a new university in your community. se specific details in your discussion. 1/. 4ome people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. 5ther people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? se examples to support your position. 11. 4ome people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. 5thers choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. *ompare the #enefits of planning free;time activities with the #enefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer;planning or not planning for your leisure time? se specific reasons and examples to explain your choice. 13. People learn in different ways. 4ome people learn #y doing thingsC other people learn #y reading a#out thingsC others learn #y listening to people talk a#out things. Which of these methods of learning is #est for you? se specific examples to support your choice. 36. 4ome people choose friends who are different from themselves. 5thers choose friends who are similar to themselves. *ompare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why? 31. 4ome people en:oy change, and they look forward to new experiences. 5thers like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual ha#its. *ompare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? -xplain why. 3!. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? People #ehave differently when they wear different clothes. "o you agree that different clothes influence the way people #ehave? se specific examples to support your answer. 3$. "ecisions can #e made 8uickly, or they can #e made after careful thought. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2he decisions that people make 8uickly are always wrong. se reasons and specific examples to support your opinion. 3'. 4ome people trust their first impressions a#out a person0s character #ecause they #elieve these :udgments are generally correct. 5ther people do not :udge a person0s character 8uickly #ecause they #elieve first impressions are often wrong. *ompare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? 4upport your choice with specific examples. 3+. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they haveC they always want something more or something different. se specific reasons to support your answer. 3.. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those #ooks that are a#out real events, real people, and esta#lished facts. se specific reasons and details to support your opinion. 3/. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? (t is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. se specific

reasons and examples to support your opinion. 31. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? ,ll students should #e re8uired to study art and music in secondary school. se specific reasons to support your answer. 33. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 2here is nothing that young people can teach older people. se specific reasons and examples to support your position. 166. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Aeading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more en:oya#le than watching movies. se specific reasons and examples to explain your position. 161. 4ome people say that physical exercise should #e a re8uired part of every school day. 5ther people #elieve that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. 16!. , university plans to develop a new research center in your country. 4ome people want a center for #usiness research. 5ther people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? se specific reasons in your recommendation. 16$. 4ome young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. "iscuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 16'. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? 5nly people who earn a lot of money are successful. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 16+. (f you could invent something new, what product would you develop? se specific details to explain why this invention is needed. 16.. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? , person0s childhood years (the time from #irth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person0s life. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 16/. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? *hildren should #e re8uired to help with household tasks as soon as they are a#le to do so. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 161. 4ome high schools re8uire all students to wear school uniforms. 5ther high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is #etter? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 163. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 116. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? &igh schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 111. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? (t is #etter to #e a mem#er of a group than to #e the leader of a group. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 11!. What do you consider to #e the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 11$. (f you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? se reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 11'. , gift (such as a camera, a soccer #all, or an animal) can contri#ute to a child0s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? se reasons and specific examples to support your choice. 11+. 4ome people #elieve that students should #e given one long vacation each year. 5thers #elieve that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? se specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 11.. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment #uilding? se specific reasons and details to support your choice. 11/. 4ome people say that advertising encourages us to #uy things we really do not need. 5thers say that advertisements tell us a#out new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

111. 4ome people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. 5ther people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to #e outside or would you prefer to #e inside for your leisure activities? se specific reasons and examples to explain your choice. 113. >our school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the #est way for your school to spend this money? se specific reasons and details to support your choice. 1!6. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us a#out life. se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1!1. (magine that you have received some land to use as you wish. &ow would you use this land? se specific details to explain your answer. 1!!. What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? se reasons and specific details to explain your answer. 1!$. 9any parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. *hoose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to #e saved. se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 1!'. "o you agree or disagree with the following statement? , <oo has no useful purpose. se specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 1!+. (n some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many pu#lic places and office #uildings. "o you think this is a good rule or a #ad rule? se specific reasons and details to support your position. 1!.. Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? se specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 1!/. >ou have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? se specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 1!1. (n the future, students may have the choice of studying at home #y using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? se reasons and specific details to explain your choice. 1!3. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. "o you think we should pay attention to these opinions? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$6. 2he twentieth century saw great change. (n your opinion, what is one change that should #e remem#ered a#out the twentieth century? se specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 1$1. When people need to complain a#out a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$!. People remem#er special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$$. 4ome famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. "o you think these people deserve such high salaries? se specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 1$'. (s the a#ility to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$+. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1$.. >ou have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? se specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 1$/. >our school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or #ooks for the li#rary. Which should your school choose to #uy; computers or #ooks? se specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation. 1$1. 9any students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study a#road? se specific reasons and details to explain your answer. 1$3. People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to

many people? se specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 1'6. @roups or organi<ations are an important part of some people0s lives. Why are groups or organi<ations important to people? se specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 1'1. (magine that you are preparing for a trip. >ou plan to #e away from your home for a year. (n addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why? se specific reasons and details to support your choice. 1'!. When students move to a new school, they sometimes face pro#lems. &ow can schools help these students with their pro#lems? se specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 1'$. (t is sometimes said that #orrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. "o you agree? Why or why not? se reasons and specific examples to explain your answer. 1''. -very generation of people is different in important ways. &ow is your generation different from your parents0 generation? se specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 1'+. 4ome students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. 5ther students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? @ive specific reasons and details to support your choice. 1'.. &olidays honor people or events. (f you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to cele#rate it? se specific reasons and details to support your answer. 1'/. , friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either o to go on vacation o to #uy a car >our friend has asked you for advice. *ompare your friend0s two choices and explain which one you think your friend should choose. se specific reasons and details to support your choice. 1'1. 2he !1st century has #egun. What changes do you think the new century will #ring? se examples and details in your answer. 1'3. What are some of the 8ualities of a good parent? se specific details and examples to explain your answer. 1+6. 9ovies are popular all over the world. -xplain why movies are so popular. se reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 1+1. (n your country, is there more need for land to #e left in its natural condition or is there more need for land to #e developed for housing and industry? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1+!. 9any people have a close relationship with their pets. 2hese people treat their #irds, cats, or other animals as mem#ers of their family. (n your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1+$. Bilms can tell us a lot a#out the country where they were made. What have you learned a#out a country from watching its movies? se specific examples and details to support your response. 1+'. 4ome students prefer to study alone. 5thers prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? se specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 1++. >ou have enough money to purchase either a house or a #usiness. Which would you choose to #uy? @ive specific reasons to explain your choice. 1+.. People learn in different ways. 4ome people learn #y doing thingsC other people learn #y reading a#out thingsC others learn #y listening to people talk a#out things. Which of these methods of learning is #est for you? se specific examples to support your choice.