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.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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?
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.
If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change?
Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
How do movies or television influence people’s behavior?
Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family
Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
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 reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
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.
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.
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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 examples to support your answer.
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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 examples to support your answer.
