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1 | Some people like to listen to music on headphones while they go from one place to another. Others prefer going from place to place in silence. Which do you prefer? Explain why. | |
2 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important for all university students to engage in social activities such as joining clubs or sports groups. Use details and examples to explain your answer. | |
3 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Talking face-to-face to a person is usually a better way to communicate than by using email or text messages. Use specific examples and details to support your opinion. | |
4 | Some college students take classes during the summer. Others take the summer off from school so that they can rest or work at a job. Which do you think is better for students? Explain why. | |
5 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: students who are physically active and exercise regularly are more likely to succeed academically. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
6 | The university you plan to attend just offered you a choice of two possible dormitory rooms to live in next year. One room is in a new dormitory with many modern conveniences. The other is in an older but historically important dormitory with former students who are now famous once lived. Explain which you think would be a better choice and why. Use specific details in your response. | |
7 | When people travel, some enjoy visiting places they have never been to before. Other people prefer to return to places they have already visited. Which do you prefer? Explain why. | |
8 | Some people think that it is an essential part of a child’s education to go on field trips, for example, to a museum or the zoo; Others think that a child’s time is better spent learning in a classroom. Which view do you agree with? Explain why. | |
9 | Imagine you have been offered two jobs in the same field with similar salaries of benefits: one is with a large, well established company with a good reputation. The other is with a small start-up company that has just opened. Which job would you choose and why? Use details and examples to support your response. | |
10 | Imagine that you live in a cramped city with only one green space, the city park. To address the issue of over-crowding, the city council proposed building a new housing complex on this last green space in the city center, do you think this is a good idea. Explain why or why not. | |
11 | Some people believe that businesses should be required to spend a certain amount of their profits on social programs that benefit the public and the communities where they operate. Others believe that businesses should be able to decide for themselves how to spend their profits. Which point of view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
12 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are old enough. Use details and examples to explain your answer. | |
13 | Some recent university graduates choose to spend a period of time doing volunteer or community service before they start their careers. Others think it is better to start working as soon as possible after graduation. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your answer. | |
14 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Good luck is as important as hard work in achieving career success. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
15 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for students to live with a roommate who is studying the same subject. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
16 | Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate. However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study, and they should therefore not be required to take them. Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not. | |
17 | Some people think that schools should assign projects and other work for students to complete over vacation, before the beginning of the school year. Others think that schoolwork should only be assigned during the actual academic year. Which opinion do you agree with? Explain why, using details and examples in your response. | |
18 | Some students like having a teacher who supervises them closely and frequently checks their work. Others prefer having a teacher who lets them work on their own and only occasionally checks their work. Which do you prefer? Explain why. | |
19 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are old enough. Use details and examples to explain your answer. | |
20 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be encouraged to watch or listen to the news from an early age. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
21 | Some people prefer to spend their extra money on objects, such as clothes or electronics. Other people prefer to spend it on experiences, like vacations or concerts. | |
22 | Some people think that because of changes in technology, such as the Internet and electronic books, libraries will no longer be needed in the future. Others think that libraries will always be necessary. Which do you agree with and why? | |
23 | Family members and friends often disagree on controversial issues such as politics. Some people think it is important to try to convince friends and family to change their opinions. Others think that they should respect others’ opinions and not try to change them. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
24 | Nowadays, some people use extreme methods, including surgery, to change their appearance- -usually because they are trying to look more attractive in some way. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why you agree or disagree with people using such methods to change how they look. Support your opinion with details. | |
25 | Some students like having a teacher who supervises them closely and frequently checks their work. Others prefer having a teacher who lets them work on their own and only occasionally checks their work. Which do you prefer? Explain why. | |
26 | In a workplace, do you think the employer should constantly supervise the employees or is it better that the employer only checks on the employees occasionally? Please include specific reasons and details in your response. (16.6.4 & 17.11.11) | |
27 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus, but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better? Explain why. Use details and examples in your response. | |
28 | In some countries, it is permissible to “home school” children, where parents or private teachers teach children at home instead of sending them to school for their education. Do you think homeschooling is a good practice? Explain why or why not. | |
29 | When giving a lecture to a small class, some professors prefer to wait until the end of class to answer student questions. Other professors will stop at different points during the lecture to answer questions. Which style do you think is best for learning? Explain why. | |
30 | Some people believe that music education in school should focus only on classical and other traditional forms of music. Other people believe that students should also learn about current popular music in school. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
31 | A large corporation would like to open a new factory in your city, but it would first need to be approved by the residents. The factory would provide many job opportunities for local residents, but it also may create some pollution. Do you think your city should allow the new factory to open? Explain why. | |
32 | Some people like to organize and plan parties or other social events. Others prefer not to organize parties and would rather simply attend events that they have been invited to. Which do you prefer?Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
33 | Some people prefer to watch films that are exciting and entertaining. Others prefer to watch films that are more serious and have an important message or teach them something new. What kind of film do you prefer and why?Use specific examples and details in your response. | |
34 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Employees should not be allowed to check or send personal texts and e-mails at work. Use details and examples to explain your response. | |
35 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students who are physically active and exercise regularly are more likely to succeed academically. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
36 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools. Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
37 | Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus. but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better? Explain why. | |
38 | Some college students take classes during the summer. Others take the summer off from school so that they can rest or work at a job. Which do you think is better for students? Explain why. | |
39 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is important for all young people to learn domestic skills such as cooking, sewing, and caring for children. Use details and examples to support your opinion. | |
40 | Imagine that you have been offered two new jobs in the same field. One of the jobs requires you to work regular hours at the company‘s office. For the other job, you would work from home and have more flexible hours. Which of the jobs would you prefer? Explain why, using details and examples. | |
41 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because of the increasing popularity of entertainment technology, fewer people are taking the time to read books for pleasure. Use details and examples to support your opinion. | |
42 | Some people prefer to work in a company where they have the independence to complete tasks and work out solutions to problems on their own. Others prefer to work in an environment where they are told exactly what they need to do. Which work situation would you prefer? Explain why, using details and examples. | |
43 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should spend time reading the news every day in order to know what is happening in other countries around the world. Use details and examples to support your opinion. | |
44 | Some people prefer to shop regularly at a store that is close and convenient to them, even though it might be expensive. Others prefer to shop regularly at a store with the lowest prices, even if it is far away. Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to explain your opinion. | |
45 | Some people enjoy participating in performances such as theatrical plays or musical concerts. Others prefer to be in the audience watching the performance. Which do you prefer? Use reasons and details in your response. | |