101. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific1 reasons and examples to support your answer.
102. Schools should ask students to evaluate2 their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
104. It is generally agreed that society benefits3 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.
108. Some people believe that the best way of learning4 about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable5? Use specific examples to support your preference6.
109. When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs7 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.
114. 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.
117. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages ofshavingsfriends who are different from you with the advantages ofshavingsfriends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?
121. Some people trust their first impressions about a persons character because they believe these judgments8 are generally correct. Other people do not judge a persons character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.
122. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement9? People are never satisfied10 with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
128. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
132. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
