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1. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

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University policy/University responsibility: Agree - university students should be required to attend classes communicate with teachers (asking question for better understanding) Communicate with other students (group assignment)

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2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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University policy/University responsibility: Disagree - university should give more money to libraries. Students need most up-to-date library facilities (books, journals, databases). This is expensive. Libraries should be opened for 24/7 (students may stay even nights for study purpose). This needs extra employee, electricity etc and hence extra costs. Though sports are good for students' health, it is a secondary need.

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3. Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better?

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University policy/University responsibility: Better to take classes in many subjects Can broaden scope of knowledge to be applied (statistics, economics, business, math) Better job (multidisciplinary personnel required)

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4. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

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University policy/University responsibility Should be available to all. Development of society (due to lower education our society in BD is not well developed yet) Ensuring job for all (many want to hire but lacking eligible candidates)

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5. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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University policy/University responsibility Physical exercise should be a required part of every school day A relief from whole day academic studies (refreshes students, makes to concentrate better) Long term health benefit (keeps disease away, say heart disease, obesity)

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6. If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

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University policy/University responsibility To emphasis on application of theories rather than simply learning them. Enjoyment in learning (Real analysis vs Demography) Quick/More Jobs (More practical learning more jobs)

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7. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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University policy/University responsibility I prefer a long vacation than several short vacations. I live in university dormitory without my family. I can meet my family and spend a few days with them Travelling is my hobby. I can travel a few interesting places I can get a part time job to help my studies financially Refreshes mind to restart study.

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8. Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

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University policy/University responsibility To improve library facilities especially buying new books and bringing internet facilities. Many necessary books are unavailable. I searched for a book and didn't find. Plenty of academic resources are available online. For my thesis I needed to access many online journals and databases.

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9. Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy —computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.

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University policy/University responsibility Computers for students. Books bring latest information at this moment but computers through internet can present latest information at any moment. Many books are available on-line. Computer through internet can access online libraries. Schools require that their students finish an assignment, or research, or homework, and then stored and emailed to their instructors.

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10. When students move to a new school, they sometimes face problems. How can schools help these students with their problems? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

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University policy/University responsibility Settle newcomers down and make them acquainted with the neighborhood. Provide temporary accommodation. Information of laundry, post office, supermarket etc. Seminar to make familiar with academic stuffs. Lectures to introduce with school's traditions.

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11. You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared by 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? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

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University policy/University responsibility I prefer to have it done by university New people, lot of students with different races and cultures will be roommate together and can get familiar with a variety of the cultures. Gain new experiences, experience of living with different persons

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12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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High school policy

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13. Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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High school policy I definitely agree to the statement that students should wear uniform in school. Firstly, the neat and tidy school uniform can provide an unified image of the school. And if the students have some activities outside school like taking a picnic for instance, uniform allows the teacher to recognize his/her students much easier. Secondly, the primate responsibility for students is to learn well, if the students concern more about clothing, they would have less time to study.

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14. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

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High school policy Is not a good idea May affect student's academic studies, impossible to do a job while maintaining a high standard of academic learning Will deprive time of sleep and will do harm to health, in the process of build up their health Extra money may contribute to their bad habits, such as smoking, drinking, even gambling

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15. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Children and education Agree. With globalization & communication, the world is being smaller. Its important to learn a second or third language. Child has very passionate interest to study. Children have greater abilities to learn. Studying foreign language is not a very easy job. It takes time.

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16. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Children and education Disagree. Should not attend separate school. Society consists of both males & females. Learn how to communicate with opposite sex. Learn from opposite sex. ex. braveness from males and carefulness from females. Necessary to keep families harmonious. Respect opposite sex, understand each other.

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17. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?

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Children and education Children should play more time at early ages playing and better to spend more time on studying once they reach school age. Children, by nature, like enjoyment which usually come from playing. Pressure (home works, making good results) of formal education (competitive) at early ages can make the children to detest it. Playing is also a learning process. Learn to cooperate, to take care and learn new things. It can be helpful for physical and also mental development of the children. Child obesity.

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18. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Teacher policies I think it is a good idea for schools to ask students to evaluate their teachers. It is good for teachers, good for the school administrators, and good for the students themselves. Evaluations from students will make teachers perform their tasks better. Evaluations help administrators learn which teachers are most effective and can work together to improve the school program where necessary. Help to create the air of freedom for students

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19. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Teacher policies Disagree Different teachers have different styles, hard to evaluate each teacher's teaching for improving student's learn. How much or how well students learn depends on students themselves. learning results depend on individual student's intellectual abilities and time & energy they put into learning. Nothing to do how well teachers taught. So it is unfair that teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn

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20. 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? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Choices Attending college or university can benefit a person greatly by augmenting knowledge, decent job and new experiences Knowledge learned at university help to have deep understanding of our society. It is true genuine knowledge comes from practice but it can't be denied that genuine knowledge tells us how to practice. Assures to get a decent job. After completing four year study, it is not difficult to get a job. Interaction with different background students will gather new experiences

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21. If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

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Choices Statistics Language of research Better jobs Diverse applications

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22. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

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Choices Those students bound to benefit considerably from their foreign study experience With best facilities and well educated professional teams, easy access to the latest knowledge Guarantee a promising position in a joint venture company with high income and social status Experience a totally different life from different cultural people

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23. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.

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Choices A choice of living depends on the student's preferences Living in an apartment with other people can reduce the burden of payoff while dormitory can't have this opportunity A student living in an apartment does not have to abide by rules whereas regulation for students living in a dormitory is mandatory. On the other hand, living in an apartment requires student to clean floor, wash dishes, wash the bathroom regularly but in a dormitory, students need not do these In a dormitory facilities are provided by the university but this advantage may not gain in apartment Students in apartment are independent but in dormitory they are restricted to time and other things I prefer living in an apartment. Since I don't have enough money so living in apartment I can share with other peoples to reduce my pay off.

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24. It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

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The best ways to learn

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25. Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.

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The best ways to learn

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26. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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The best ways to learn

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27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.

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The best ways to learn

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28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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The best ways to learn

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29. Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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30. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

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The best ways to learn

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31. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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32. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.

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The best ways to learn

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33. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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34. Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.

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The best ways to learn

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35. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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36. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.

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The best ways to learn

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37. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive

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38. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive

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39. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive

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40. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive

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41. What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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42. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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43. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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44. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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45. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?

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46. Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive or negative

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47. Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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48. Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Is it positive or negative

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49. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Unique effects on society

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50. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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51. The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

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52. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

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53. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.

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54. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Old or modern

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55. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Old or modern

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56. Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy —computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.

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57. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Old or modern

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58. Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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59. Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer — items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.

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Change/Technology/Modernity - Old or modern

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60. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.

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61. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

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62. It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built-in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Hometown - An addition

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63. It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Hometown - An addition

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64. It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Hometown - An addition

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65. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.

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66. The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.

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Hometown - An addition

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67. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

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Hometown - Improvement

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68. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

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Hometown - Improvement

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69. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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70. You 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? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

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71. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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Hometown - Small or big

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72. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

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73. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

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74. Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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Hometown - Stay or move

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75. Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

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Important qualities

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76. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

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Important qualities

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77. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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78. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.

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79. What do you want most in a friend — someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.

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80. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use 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 question.

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81. What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.

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Important qualities

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82. Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

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Important qualities

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83. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

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Home country - What makes it special

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84. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

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Home country - What makes it special

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85. What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.

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Home country - What makes it special

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86. 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? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

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Home country - What makes it special

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87. Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.

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Home country - What makes it special

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88. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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89. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.

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90. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.

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91. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Work

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92. Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.

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93. Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

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94. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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95. The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Success

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96. "When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

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Success

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97. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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Success

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98. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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99. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use 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 question.

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100. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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101. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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102. Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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103. Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

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Famous people - Who do you honor

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104. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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105. If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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106. If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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107. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

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108. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Money's influence

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109. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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Money's influence

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110. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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Money's influence

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111. Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

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Money's influence

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112. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Money's influence

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113. It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.

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114. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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People

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115. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

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116. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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117. Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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118. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.

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119. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

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120. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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121. A 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? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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122. A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.

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123. Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.

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124. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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125. In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

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126. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

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127. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

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