activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to
live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
30. It has 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 your 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 your money when you earn it or is it better to
save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your 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 reasons and details 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. O automobiles O bicycles O airplanes
Use specific reasons and examples 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 nowadays 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 this statement?
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 reasons and examples to support your
answer.
44. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to
travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use 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 a good son or daughter? Have these
qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use