example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to
be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your
experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not
limited to the examples listed in the question.
105. Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They
may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in
apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university
housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community.
Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
106. You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers)
away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell
which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your
choice.
107. Some people believe that a college or university education should be
available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be
available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you
agree with? Explain why.
110. Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to
be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or
with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
111. Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others
choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages
of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use
specific reasons to support your answer.
112. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at
a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies.
Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing.
Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
113. The government has announced that it plans to build a new university.
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the
university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new
university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
115. Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very
carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time.
Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of
not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your
leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
116. People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things;
other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to
people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for
you? Use specific examples to support your choice.
118. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences.
Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their
usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you
prefer? Explain why.
119. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave
differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different
clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support
your answer.
120. Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful
thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The
decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and
specific examples to support your opinion.