1. Some people think that parents should plan their
children's leisure time carefully. Other people believe? that children
should decide for themselves how to spend their free time, Which idea do you
agree with? Give reasons for your choice.
2. People should be realistic rather than romantic insgroupsto live a
better life. Do you agree or disagree? with the statement. Use specific
reasons to support your answer.
3. People should never be satisfied with what they have, they should
always want something new or? something different Do you agree or disagree
with the statement. Give reasons for your choice.
4. Some people think that the 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.
5. Some students participate in school activities such as clubs and
sports. Other students do not take part in?? such activities because they
spend more time on their studies. Tell why you think the two groups of?
students spend their time differently? Which type of student do you prefer
to be? Explain why.
6. Travelling is more important than reading books insgroupsto understand
the people and the world Do you? agree or disagree with the statement Use
specific reasons to support your answer.
7. Some people like different friends. Others like similar friends.
Compare the advantages of these two? kinds of friends. Which kind of friend
do you prefer. Explain why?
8. After they complete their university studies, some students live in
their hometowns, others live in? different towns or cities. Which do you
think is better ... living in your hometown or living in different towns or
cities. Give specific reasons for your answer.
9. Some people believe that newspaper are the best source of news. Others
think that the news is presented? better on radio or television. Which of
these sources of news do you prefer? Use specific examples to? support your
choice.
10. Some people learn best when a classroom lesson is presented in an
entertaining , enjoyable way. Other? people learn best when a lesson is
presented in a serious, formal way. Which of these two ways of? learning do
you prefer? Give reasons to support your answer.
11. Some people say that the best preparation for life is learning to be
cooperative. Others take the opposite? view and say that learning to be
competitive is the best preparation. Tell which one you agree with and
explain why.
12. Some people pay money for the things they want or need. Other people
trade products or goods for? what they need. Compare the advantages of these
two ways of obtaining things. Which way do you? prefer? Explain why.
13. Some people believe that growing up in a large family, with several
sisters and brothers, offers? more advantages than disadvantages. Other
people think that being the only child is more? advantageous. Write a short
essay in which you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each
position. Explain which position you support.
14. Some people think studying in a university is worthwhile only because
you can get a degree. Do you? agree or disagree with the statement? Give
specific reasons to support your answer.
15. Inventions such as eyeglasses and the sewing machine have had an
important effect on our lives.? Choose another invention that you think is
important. Give specific reasons for your choice.
16. Someone think that playing a game is fun only when you win. Do you
agree or disagree with the? statement. Use specific reasons to support your
answer.
17. A research center is going to be established in a university. There is
an argument whether to establish an agricultural center or a business one.
Which do your think is better. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
18. "Fiction (such as short stories or novels) can teach us more about
life than textbooks can". Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use
specific examples to support your answer.
19. Living in big cities has more advantages dm living in small towns or
countryside. Do you agree or disagree with the statement. Use specific
reasons to support your answer.
20. Some university students want to live in a room alone. Others
prefershavingsroommates. Which do you like betterkliving alone or living
with roommates? Give specific examples to support your answer.
21. Some people like to travel alone, other like to travel together with
several friends. Which do you prefer, Why?
22. Which is more important for you in your life? Knowledge from books you
read, or personal experiences in reality. Please use details to explain your
answer.
23. Newspapers contain many information topics such as sports, current
event, business and entertainment. Which topic do you like to read most
often. Give reasons to explain your answer.
24. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: People should
always show their strong emotions (such as excitement, anger, or joy). Use
specific reasons and details to support your answer.
25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Dissatisfaction
leads to progress. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
opinion.
26. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. A student's
main purpose in getting an education is to earn a lot of money. Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
27. Some students like to attend a large university that has many
students. Others prefer to attend a small university that has fewer
students. Which type of university do you prefer?Use specific reasons and
example to support your answer.
28. Some students like to have outdoor activities. Others like indoor
activities. Which do you prefer? Give specific reasons and examples to
illustrate your answer.
29. How do movies or TV influence people's behavior? Use reasons and
specific examples to support your answer.
30. Some people like to buy books to read, others like to borr4Dw books
from libraries or from other people. Compare the advantages of these two
ways of reading. Which do you prefer? Why?
31. Some universities arrange a long period of vacation for students in
the school year, others arrange several short vacations. Which kind of
vacation do you prefer---a long vacation or a short one? Give specific
reasons and examples for your answer.
32. Some people like to communicate by telephone, Other people like to
communicate by letter. Which do you prefer to communicate-by phone or by
letter? Use specific and details to explain your answer.
33. Some people like to listen to classical music, others like to listen
to popular music (including popular songs). Which kind of music do you
prefer? Give specific reasons for your answer.
34. Games teach people about life. Do you agree or disagree with the
statement? Give specific s for your answer.
35. Many important natural resources such as water, forests, oil, etc, are
running out in the world today. What should we do to protect them? Give
specific examples to support your idea about one kind of these resources.
36. 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.
37. Sometimes it is fun to think of living in another time and place. If
you could experience a different time and place, what time and what place
would you choose? Use reasons and specific details to support your answer.
38. 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?
39. Some people like to eat at home and prepare food for themselves,
others like to eat outside in restaurants or foodstands. Which way of eating
do you prefer.? give specific reasons and examples to illustrate your
answer.
40. Some say that the world would be a better place now if the automobile
had never been invented. Decide if you agree or disagree with this statement
and give specific reasons for your decision.
41. Some people say that the best way to raise children is to encourage
them to be independent thinkers. Others disagree and say that children need
to be taught discipline insgroupsto become successful. Using specific
examples, discuss these two opinions. State which one you agree with and
why?
42. Some people like to work or study at night, others like to work or
study during the day. Which do you prefer-work or study at night or during
the day? Give,specific reasons and examples to illustrate your answer.
43. Some people like to study alone, others like to study with several
people together. Which do you prefer-study alone or study with other people?
Give specific reasons and examples to illustrate your answer.
44. Some people like to use computers to type letter, others like t,o
write letters with a pen. Which do you prefer and why?
45. Some companies like to employ younger and enthusiastic people, other
companies like to employ older and experienced people. If you were a boss,
which kind of people do you like to employ. Give reasons and specific
examples to illustrate your answer.
46. "It's better to make wrong decision dm make no decision at all." Do
you agree or disagree with the statement. Give reasons or specific examples
to illustrate your answer.
47. Some people tend to work only for money, while others believe that
people should enjoy what opinion do. Which opinion do you prefer? Explain
why?
48. Some people tend to study a subject in a very intensive way over a
short period of time, while others tend to study a subject constantly over a
long period of time. What do you think is a better way of learning? Explain
why.
49. Should the money investedsintosa university be used to improve the
library or to improve the physical training facilities? What do you think?
Why?
50. Should the money investedsintosa university library be used to buy
books or to buy computer? What do you think? Why?
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