0508[b]　　163 Is the ability to read and write today is more important than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 　　0505[b]　　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 specific reasons to develop your essay. 　　0501[b]　　104 It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer. 　　0411[b]　　96 People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer. 　　0410[b]　　123 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion 　　0408[b]　　150 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer. 　　0405[b]　　11 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion 　　0401[b]　　102 Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 　　0310[b]　　95 Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 　　0308[b]　　137 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 　　0301[b]　　133 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 　　0210 [b]　　117 Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why? 　　0209[b]　　101 Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 　　0208[b]　　124 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer. 　　0205 [b]　　109 When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details. 　　0201 [b]　　7 How do movies or television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 　　0110 [b]　　104 It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer. 　　0108 [b]　　132 If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed. 　　0105 [b]　　5 A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position. 　　0101 [b]　　166 People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 　　0010 [b]　　25 It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 　　0008 [b]　　168 some students want to attend a university in their home country, others desire to study abroad. Which is a better way to get education. Give specific reasons. 　　0005 [b]　　14 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 specific reasons to develop your essay. 　　9910 [b]　　161 People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 　　9908 [b]　　159 The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 　　9905[b]　　Modern life is causing many traditions and beliefs to be less important. Choose one tradition or belief and explain why you think it should be continued or maintained. Give specific reasons and examples. [b]