1. 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.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the
best teachers. 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?

8. 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.

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 specific reasons and
details to support your answer.

12. 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.

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 specific reasons and
details to explain 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 specific
reasons and details to support your answer.

18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use
specific 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 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 essay.

21. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this
phenomenon. 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 reasons and specific examples
to explain why these characteristics are important.

23. 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.

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.

26. 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.

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 answer.

28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television,
newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the
personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use
specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.

29. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human

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