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  • Say... If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose? If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose? If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
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  • When visiting a museum that allows photography, some people like to take photographs of the exhibits they see. Others prefer to look at the displays and do not take pictures. Which do you choose? Give specific reasons to support your opini
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following sentence? We can learn a lot from making mistakes.
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  • Some people believe that businesses should be required to spend a certain amount of their profits on social programs that benefit the public and their communities. Others believe that businesses should be able to decide how to spend their p
    :-)
  • Which do you prefer? Choose a job with more money or a job with a sense of achievement? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    O.o
  • When people acquire a new product, some prefer to read the instructions in the manual to understand how it works. Other people like to experiment with the product to figure it out on their own. Which do you prefer and why? Give specific re
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  • Some students regularly review their notes in college, while others like to review them just before tests. State your choice and explain why. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • When people acquire a new product, some prefer to read the directions in the manual to understand how it works. Other people like to experiment with the product to figure it out independently. Which do you prefer and why? Give specific rea
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  • Are people in the suburbs more friendly and helpful to their neighbors than those in the city? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    :B
  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for children to have teachers who are young, even if they are inexperienced
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  • State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons using specific details in your argument. Teachers should assign daily homework to students.
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  • Which do you prefer? Choose to spend your free time with friends or spend your free time alone. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    :c:
  • Suppose your sociology professor has asked all students in your class to do a final project—making a presentation. There are two ways : 1. to make the presentation in class; 2. Record the presentation as a video file in advance and show
    the video later in class. Which way do you think would be better and why? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
  • Since students now all have laptops, the school decides to cancel the computer lab. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Which do you prefer? Navigate with your smartphone or ask someone else when you travel. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Say...Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    :)
  • Say... Betty Botter bought some butter But she said the butter’s bitter If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter But a bit of better butter will make my batter better So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter
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  • Do you think the government should spend money saving endangered animals, or does the money has to come from private sources? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because of the increasing popularity of entertainment technology, fewer people are reading books for pleasure. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Do you prefer to read fiction or non-fiction, such as biographies? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Students can learn more if they have friends in class? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Should parents have a say in kids spending their own money they have earned? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Some people like to watch television news programs every day, while others like to watch them only now and then. Which do you prefer? Include details and examples to support your explanation.
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  • Say...Susie works in a shoeshine shop. Where she shines she sits, and where she sits she shines
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  • Say...A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk
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  • When people travel, some enjoy visiting places they have never been to. Other people prefer to return to places they have already seen. Which do you choose? Explain why. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    :D
  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To be successful in business, a person should be outgoing and friendly. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    XD
  • Which one do you prefer when you disagree with your friends: speaking face to face and through phone calls or sending an email and text message? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Some university students participate in clubs or activities in addition to doing schoolwork. Other students spend most of their time doing schoolwork and do not participate in extra activities. Which do you think is better and why? Give sp
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  • Your professor has offered you the opportunity to help him with some vital research this weekend. However, you have made plans to travel to your hometown this weekend to attend your sister's birthday party. What will you do? Explain
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  • Say... How can a clam cram in a clean cream can? How can a clam cram in a clean cream can? How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is always best to state your honest opinion, even when you know that others disagree. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Celebrities should be able to use their popularity and money to help others.
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  • Some teachers encourage their students to work alone on projects and compete with each other. Other teachers encourage them to collaborate and work in groups. Which approach do you think is better?
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  • Which do you prefer? Some people prefer to buy used books, and others prefer to purchase new ones. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Some professors do not let students record their classes. Do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    ;)
  • Some students prefer to receive a grade for a class based on many short assignments. Others prefer to receive a grade based on one or two long assignments. Which do you think is better and why? Give specific reasons to support your opinion
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  • Which do you prefer? Take classes in college before you have a career, or have a career before you go to college. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Say...How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood As a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood
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  • Nowadays, some people use extreme methods, including surgery, to change their appearance. They do this because they want to look more attractive. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your answer with details and examples.
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  • Some companies have rules that forbid employees from using personal cell phones during working hours. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
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  • Some people would like to borrow money to make a large purchase. Others will save money until they can afford it. Which do you think is a better way and why? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    (:(
  • Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that watching football games at home is a waste of time. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • When traveling, do you choose to stay in a hotel or a tent? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    O:O
  • Some people choose a profession that will allow them to work independently. Others choose a career that will enable them to work as part of a group. Given a choice, which kind of profession do you prefer and why? Give specific reasons
    :_)
  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is always best to state your honest opinion, even when you know that others disagree. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should spend time watching the news about foreign countries. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    :b
  • Some people believe that doing homework is not helpful for younger children and that it should be given only to older students. Others believe that homework should be assigned to children of all ages. Which point of view do you agree with?
    n.n
  • Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children?
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  • Should old buildings be replaced with new ones? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    ::/
  • Do you want to record your trip by keeping a diary and taking photos? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
    x- X
  • Some people think that risk-taking activities such as rock climbing and skydiving require a lot of bravery, while others believe it is not bravery but simple foolishness. Which opinion do you agree with, and explain why? Give specific reas
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  • There are many different approaches to academic studies, and all of them have specific benefits. Do you prefer to study for tests in a group, or to study alone? Include details and examples to support your explanation.
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  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is acceptable for students to disagree with their instructors. Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
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  • To promote academic success, your university is considering a new policy that would limit the number of hours per week that students can spend working at university jobs. Do you think it is a good idea? Give specific reasons to support you
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