1.
People attend college or university for many
different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, and
increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer. "
2.
Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
3.
Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has
this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
4.
"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? "
5.
If you could change one important thing about
your hometown, what would you change? Use reason and specific examples to
support your answer.
6.
How do movies and television affects the
people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
7.
Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement? Television has destroyed communication among friend and family. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
8.
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.
9.
"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
you position. "
10.
"Do you agree or disagree with the
following statements? University 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. "
11.
Many people visit museums when they travel to
new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
12.
"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. "
13.
"Some people believe that university
students should be required to attend classes. Others peoples 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. "
14.
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.
15.
"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? "
16.
"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."
17.
"Some people think that they can learn
better by themselves than with the teacher. Other thinks that it is always
better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use a specific reasons to
develop you essay. "
18.
What are the most important qualities of a good supervisor
(boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are
important.
19.
"Should government spent more money on
improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on
improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop
your essay. "
20.
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 essays. ?
21.
In general, people are living longer now.
Discuss the cause of these phenomena. Use specific reasons and details . to
develop your essay.
22.
"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 specific
reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristic are
important. "
23.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while
they are still students, do you think this is good idea? Support your opinion
by using specific reasons and details.
24.
"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. "
25.
"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.
"
26.
"It has recently been announced that a new
movie theatre may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this
plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. "
27.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your answers.
28.
"Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Television, newspaper, Magazines and other media pay to
much attention to our personnel lives of famous people such as public figures
and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
"
29.
"Some people believe that Earth is being
harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity have made
the earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use Specific reasons and examples to support
your answers. "
30.
It has been 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 you answer.
31.
"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. "
32.
Is it better to enjoy you money when you earn it
or it is better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific
reasons and examples to support you opinion.
33.
"You have received a gift of money. The
money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a
concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific details reasons
and examples to support your answer. "
34.
Businesses should hire employees for their
entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
35.
"Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play,
concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on
television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. "
36.
"Choose one of the following transportation
vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people’s lives, automobiles,
bicycles airplanes. Use specific reasons
and examples and reasons to support your answer. "
37.
Do you agree or disagree that progress is always
good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
38.
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.
39.
"Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? With the help of technology students now can learn more
information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer. "
40"The expression "Never never give up" means
to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree
with these statements? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. "
41."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."
42.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.
43. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous
sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reason and examples to
support you choice.
44. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other
people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? User specific reasons and
examples to support your choice.
45."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. "
46. "What are the important qualities of good son and daughter?
Have these qualities changed or remain same over the time in you culture? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer. "
47. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Other prefers
to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and
details to support your answer.
28. "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. "
49. "Do you
agree or disagree with the following statements? Face to face communication is
better than other types of communication such as letters, email, or telephone
calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. "
50. Some people like to do what they already do well. Other
people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use
specific reasons and examples to support you choice.
51. "Some people believe that success in life comes
from taking risks or changes. Other believes that success comes from careful planning.
In your opinion, what does success comes from? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer. "
52. What changes would make you hometown more appealing to
people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
53. 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.
54. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons
and details to support your answer.
55. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A
person should never make the important decision alone. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
56. "A company is going to give some money either to
support the art or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company
should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. "
57. "Some movies are serious, designed to make the
audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain.
Which type of movies do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer."
58. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Business
should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your position.
59. "Some peoples are always in 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. "
60. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Games are as important for adults as they are important for children. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
61. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Parents or other older relatives should make the decision for their older ( 15
to 18- year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion. "
62. "What do you want most in a friend - someone who is
intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or somehow who is reliable?
Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reason and
specific examples to explain your choice. "
63. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Most experience in your life that seemed difficult at the time becomes valuable
lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support you r
answer."
64. "Some people prefer to work for themselves or own
business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be
self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business?
65. Should a city tries to preserve its old, historic
building or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
66. "Do you agree or disagree with the following
statements? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's
success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
"
67. "If you were an employer, which kinds of worker
would you prefer to hire, and experienced worker at a lower salary or an
experience worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to
support you answer. "
68. 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.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. "Which would you choose a high-pay job with long
hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a low-pay job
with short hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain
you choices, using specific reasons and details. "
72. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades
(marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
73. "Some people have said that computer have made our
life easier and more continent. Other people have said that computer have made
life more complex and stressfully. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your answer. "
74. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons
and examples to support your answer.
75. Some universities require students to take classes in
many subjects? Other universities require students to specialize in one
subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
76. Do you agree or disagree the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign
language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
77. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Boys
and girls should attained separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
78. Is it more important to be able to work with a group of
people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to
support your answer.
79. You city has decided to build a status or monument to
honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and
specific examples to support your choice.
80. Describe the custom in your country that you would like
people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific
reasons and examples.
81. 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.
82. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising
can tell you a log about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
83. 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.
84. "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? User specific reasons and
examples to support your answer. "
85. 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.
86. If you could go back to some time and place in the past,
when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support
your choice.
87. What discovery in last 100 years has been most
beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your choice.
88. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Telephones and email have made the communication between two people less
personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. "
89. If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person
from history, which person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your choice.
90. If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who
would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
choice.
91. If you could as a famous person one question. What would
you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
92. "Some people prefer to live in places that have the
same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in the areas where
the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your choices. "
93. "Many students have to live with roommates while
going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of the roommate?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
"
94. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing
plays an important role in culture. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
95. "Some people think government should spend as much
money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to moon or
other planets). Other people disagree and think government should spend this
money for our basic needs on earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree
with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. "
96. "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? Use specific
details and examples in your answer. "
97. 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.
98. If you were asked to send one thing representing you
country to and international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use
specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
99. "You have been told that dormitory rooms at your
university must be shared by two students. Would you rather have a university assign
a student share the room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate?
Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer. "
100. "Some people think that governments should spend
as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other
people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs.
Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details
to support your answers. "
101. Some people like doing work by hand. Other prefers
using machines. Which do you prefer? User specific reasons and examples to
support your answers.
102Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers.
Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
103. "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 prompt. "
104. "When you write you answer, you are not limited to
the examples listed in the question. It is generally agreed that society
benefits from the works of its member. Compare the contribution of artist to
society with the contribution of scientist to society. Which type of
contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons
to support your answer."
105. "Students at universities often have a choice of
place 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 you preference.
"
106. "You need to travel from your home to a place 40
miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you
could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reason
for your choice. "
107. "Some people believe that 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?”
108. "Some people believe that the best way of learning
about the life is by listening and learning 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. "
109. "When people move to another country, some of them
decide to follow the customs of the new country. Other prefers to keep their
own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer ? Support your
answer with specific details. "
110. "Some people prefer to spend most of the time
alone. Other like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend
your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer. "
111. "Some people prefer to spend time with one or two
close friends. Others choose to spend time with a larger number of friends.
Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time
do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer. "
112. "Some people
think that children should begin their formal education at very early age and
should spend much of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend
most of their time playing. Compare these two views, which views do you agree
with? Why”
113. "Some people think that you 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."
114. "Some people think that family is the most
important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the
most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use
examples to support your position. "
115. "Some people prefer to plan activities for their
free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their
free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the
benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning
for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your
choice. "
116. "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. "
117. "Some people choose friends who are different from
themselves. Other choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the
advantage of having friends who are different from you to advantages of having
the friends who are similar to you.
Which kinds of friends do you prefer for yourself? Why? "
118. "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? Why? "
119. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that
different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to
support your answer. "
120. "Discussion can be made quickly, or they can be
made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The decision that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and
specific examples to support your opinion. "
121. "Some people's trusts their first impression about
the person's character because they believe these judgments are generally
correct. Other's people do not judge a person's character quickly because they
believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which
attitudes do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples. "
122. "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 statements. "
123. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
People should always read only those books that are about real events, real
people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your
opinion. "
124. "Do you agree or disagree with the following
statements? It is more important for a student to study history or literature
then it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion. "
125. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The entire student should be required to
study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your
answer.
126. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
There is nothing that young people can teach to older people. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your position.
127. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than
watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
"
128. "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. "
129. "A university plans to develop a new research
center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people
want the center for research in agriculture (farming) which of these two kinds
of research center do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in
your recommendation. "
130. Some young children spend a great amount of their time
practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
131. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Only people who earn lots of money are successful. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
132. If you could invent something new, what product would
you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
133. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A
person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are most
important years of person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
134. "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Children should be required to help household as soon as they are able to do
so. Use specific reasons and examples to support you answer. "
135. "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. "
136. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
137. "Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement? High school should allow student to study the courses that students
want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion."
138. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It
is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of the group. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your examples.
139. What do you consider to be the most important room in
the house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
140. "Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be
made by hands and by a machine. Which do you prefer items made by hand or items
made by machine? Use reasons and examples to support your answer. "
141. If you could
make one important change in a school that you attend, what change would you make?
Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
142. "A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal)
can contribute to a child development. What gift would you give to help a child
develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice. "
143. "Some people believe that the students should be
given one long vacation each year. Other believes that students should have
several short vacations through the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with?
Use specific reasons and examples to support you choice. "
144. Would you prefer to live in a tradition house or modern
apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
145. "Some people say that advertising encourages us to
buy things that we really do not need. Other people say that advertisement
tells us about the new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do
you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
"
146. "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 choices. "
147. 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.
148. do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
149. Imagine that you have received some land to use as you
wish. How would you use this land? Use specific reasons and details to explain
your answer.
150. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching
television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support
your answer.
151. What is the most important animal in your country? Why
is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your
answer.
152. "Many parts of the world are losing important
natural resources. Such as forest animal 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. "
153. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A
zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your
answer.
154. "In some
countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and
office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or bad rule? Use specific
reasons and details to support
Your position."
156. You have opportunities
to visit the foreign countries for two weeks. Which country would you like to
visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
157. "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. "
158. "When famous people such as actor, 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. "
159. The twenty 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.
160. "When people need to complain about a product or
poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain
in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer. "
161. People remember special gifts and presents that they
have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support you answer.
162. "Some famous athletes and entertainers earn
millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such a high
salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. "
163. Is the ability to read and write more import today than
in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
164. People do many different things to stay healthy. What
do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
165. "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 you community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to
explain your choice. "
166. People recognize a difference between children and
adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person and adult? Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
167. "You school have enough money to purchase either
computer for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose
to buy- computer or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
recommendation. "
168. 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.
169. People listen to music for different reasons and at
different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your choice.
170. Groups and organization are import ant’s part of some
people's lives. Why are group or organization important to people? Use specific
reasons and examples to explain your answer.
171. Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to
be away from you home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care
items, you can take one addition things. What would you take and why? Use
specific reasons and details to support your choice.
172. "When students move to a new school, they
sometimes face the problems. How can schools help these students with their problems?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer”
173. It is sometime 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 you answer.
174. Every generation of people id different in important
ways. How is your generation different from your parent generation? Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
175. "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. "
176. "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. "
177. "A friends of yours has received some money and
plans to use all of it either to go on vacation or to buy a car. You friends
have asked you for advice. Compare your fiend's two choices and explain which
on you think your friend should choose. Use specific reasons and details to
support your choice. "
178. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think
this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
179. What are some of the good qualities of your good parents?
Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.
180. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why
movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
181. "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 example to support your
answer. "
182. "Many people have a close relationship with their
pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animal as members of their
family. In your opinion, is such relationship good? Why or why not? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer. "
183. "Films can tell us a log about the country where
they were made. What have you learned
about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to
support your response. "
184. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to
study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
185. You have enough money to purchase a house or a
business. Which would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your
choice.