Hedya Ms Janet

1. People attend college or university for many di erent reasons (for example, new
experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people
attend college or university? Use speci c reasons and examples to support your
answer.

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

3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way
people live? Use speci c 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. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new in uence on your community.
Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

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

7. How do movies or television in uence people's behavior? Use reasons and speci c
examples to support your answer.

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

9. 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 speci c reasons and details to support your
answer.

10. "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 speci c reasons
and examples to explain your position.
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11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the
same amount of money to their students' sports activities ast hey give to their
university libraries. Use speci c reasons and examples to support your opinion.

12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people
visit museums? Use speci c reasons and examples to support your answer.

13. 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 speci c reasons and
examples to support your answer.

14. 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 speci c reasons and details to explain your answer.

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

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 speci c reasons and
details to support your answer.

17. 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
speci c reasons to develop your essay.

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

19. Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should
governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains,
subways)? Why? Use speci c 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 speci c reasons and examples to develop your essay.
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