http://www.bktit.org BKTIT 's What ?
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Cc l)nh vń c NgoĄ i ng luy n thi du h c lą cha kho d n ż n cc
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ąo tĄ o du h c QuŃ c tż cho sinh vięn vą h c vięn, h c vięn ph c v cho cc t ch c IIE
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ChĄng trnh luy n thi TOEIC
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ChĄng trnh luy n thi IELTS. ChĄng trnh nąy dąnh cho cc h c vięn chu n b thi
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nng cao trnh Ł Anh ng QuŃ c tż
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y lą chĄng trnh th nghi m th i m
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qua mĄ ng c a BKTIT.Org tŃ c Ł cao t Vi t
Nam ho c có th kż t nŃ i trń c tuyż n v i h c
vi n Cng ngh MIT - trŻ ng h c li u m
l n nhĄ t vą chĄ t lć ng ć c nh gi Top
5% c a Hoa Kó vą tręn thż gi i. Cc h c li u
m nąy lą bŁ n quy n c a h c vi n MIT ć c
tiż p t c c p nh t tręn cc lięn kż t Site
H c li u m MIT có tĄ i a ch :
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(VietNamNet) - Vi c chu n b tri n khai H c li u m MIT (MIT- OCW) tĄ i cc trŻ ng
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gio d c n c nhą lą mŁ t cu h i l n cż n t ra.
M i nm MIT- OCW có 2 tri u Ł c giŁ . Tr c hż t chśng ta cż n có mŁ t ci nhn t ng quan v
nguÓ n H c li u m nąy, nó bao gÓ m nh ng g, Ń i tć ng s d ng lą nh ng ai, hi u quŁ vą tc
Ł ng c a nó sau mĄ y nm ra Ż i nh thż nąo.
MIT- OCW lą mŁ t dń n ć c ra Ż i t thng 4/2001, nhą m a phż n l n nŁ i dung chĄng
trnh giŁ ng dĄ y cc mn h c H vą tręn H tĄ i MIT lęn Internet m i ngŻ i có th dłng vą
tham khŁ o mi n ph.
Cho ż n nay, có khoŁ ng 1.200 cc mn h c thuŁ c rĄ t nhi u cc l)nh vń c vą ngąnh ngh khc
nhau, t Hąng khng vi tr , Nhn ch ng h c, Kiż n trśc, Cng ngh sinh h c, CĄ kh, V t lż,
Kinh tż h c, Khoa h c my tnh vą kł thu t i n t , Ngn ng vą vn ho quŃ c tż , L ch s h c,
Triż t lż vą Ngn ng h c, Vn chĄng, Khoa h c v t li u, Ton h c, Kł thu t hĄ t nhn, Khoa
h c chnh tr ... vą rĄ t nhi u mn h c chuyęn ngąnh khc nhau.
Hż u hż t cc trŻ ng Hc a Mł u giŁ ng dĄ y theo phĄng th c nąy. y thń c sń lą mŁ t nguÓ n
t li u h u ch cho cc nhą gio d c, SV vą nh ng ngŻ i quan tm tręn toąn thż gi i muŃ n h c
vą tham khŁ o.
Trong sŃ hĄn 100.000 ngŻ i s d ng MIT- OCW ć c mŻ i tham gia trŁ lŻ i cc cu h i, th cc
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Trong sŃ 100.000 ngŻ i nąy, 33% có bą ng H, 32% có bą ng thĄ c s), 12% có bą ng tiż n s), 13%
có bą ng THPT, cc thąnh phż n khc chiż m 3%.
Trong sŃ nh ng ngŻ i tń h c, có 58% s d ng nng cao kiż n th c c nhn, 18% nng
cao cng vi c hi n tĄ i vą 11% dń nh chĄng nghięn c u trong tĄng lai.
Trong sŃ cc SV, có t i 44% dłng H c li u m b sung t li u cho cc mn h c mą h ang
h c trong trŻ ng H, 32% nng cao kiż n th c bŁ n thn vą 12% dń nh qu trnh nghięn
c u tĄng lai.
V i cc nhą gio d c, có 25% dłng MIT- OCW nng cao kiż n th c c nhn, 23% pht
tri n gio trnh, 18% cho sń chu n b dĄ y mŁ t l p chuyęn ngąnh ho c tham khŁ o cho cng
vi c nghięn c u.
Cc Ł c giŁ coi th tń quan trong cc phż n c a MIT- OCW nh sau: 65% cc bąi giŁ ng ( dĄ ng
lecture notes), 42 % tąi li u tham khŁ o, bąi c thęm (text readings), 24 % bąi t p, 23 %
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giŁ ng.
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Cc l)nh vń c nh lą Khoa h c my tnh, i n t vi n thng, Kinh doanh, QuŁ n lż, V t lż,
Ton, CĄ kh, Kinh tż h c, Hąng khng vi tr , vą Cng ngh sinh h c chiż m phż n ng sń
quan tm c a Ł c giŁ .
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Hi n tĄ i, H c li u m cing ć ć c tri n khai tĄ i mŁ t loĄ i cc H hąng ż u c a Trung QuŃ c
vą Nh t BŁ n.
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khai vą p d ng nh thż nąo vąo tnh hnh thń c tĄ i c a Vi t Nam cho hi u quŁ lą mŁ t bąi ton
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mŁ t sŃ tąi li u tham khŁ o trć giśp cho bĄ n tń h c vą luy n thi.
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PhĄng php luy n thi TOEFL tĄ i http://www.bktit.org/toefl
PhĄng php luy n thi Essay tĄ i http://www.bktit.org/essay
PhĄng php viż t lu n vn /chuyęn nghięn c u tĄ i
http://www.bktit.org/writing_research
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http://www.bktit.org -How to Write an Argument Essay
BKTITOpenCourseware* @Copyright Writefix
Step 1: Read the essay
Read the question. Decide what kind of essay it is - opinion,
compare/contrast, problem and solution, cause and effect, or a
mixture. The type of question will decide the layout and your ideas.
Step 2: Underline
Underline key vocabulary in the question and write words with the
same or related meaning. This will really save you a lot of time
later on. It will also help to avoid repetition of words, and will show that you
understand the question.
Step 3: Get Ideas
Decide if you are for or against the idea. Usually it is best to give
both sides (for and against - one paragraph each) and then to give
your opinion in the conclusion. However there are other ways of
laying out your essay.
Step 4: Decide Layout
You should decide on a layout. The easiest is 3773. That means
four paragraphs: introduction (3 sentences) one side (7 sentences),
the other side (7 sentences) and the conclusion (3 sentences). This
will give you 20 sentences. An average of about 12 words each,
that is 240 words. Perfect!
Step 5: Write
After you have written your plan, write your essay. Follow the steps
in this website for writing the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Check for fragments, run-ons and comma splices.
Vocabulary
Step 1: Read and Underline Key Words
Should governments spend money on space exploration, or should
they spend the money on problems here first?
Step 2: Write Down Other Words with the Same Meaning (Move your mouse
over links)
Should governments spend money on space exploration, or should
they spend the money on problems here first?
Governments = nations, countries, authorities, politicians
Spend = allocate, give, allot, provide, budget, make available, waste, award
Space exploration = space program, trips to the moon, the international space station, planets,
planetary voyages
Money = budgets, taxes, resources,
Problems = concerns, issues, worries, disasters, threats, threatening, war, famine, poverty,
education, homelessness, drugs, global warming
Here = on earth, in our own countries, closer to home, in developing countries, foreign aid,
Step 3: Use Your New Words in the Opening Sentences
With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and
pollution, many people do not think that nations should waste
money on exploring space. (One side) However, others are convinced
that expenditure on space programs is justified. (Other side)
Step 4: Add a Thesis
With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and
pollution, many people question whether nations should waste
money on exploring space. However, others are convinced that
expenditure on space programs is justified. This essay will
examine some arguments for and against space
exploration. (Thesis)
Vocabulary: Zoos
Step 1: Read and Underline Key Words
Are zoos cruel to wild animals?
Step 2: Write Down Other Words with the Same Meaning (Move your mouse
over links)
Are zoos cruel to wild animals?
Zoos = nature reserves, wildlife parks, animal sanctuaries, circuses, wilderness areas, tasteless exhibitions, stuffy,
crowded, exciting, interesting, fascinating
Cruel = psychologically damaging, insulting, frightening, stressful, brutal, restricting, noisy, dirty, hot,
overcrowded, unnatural, not normal, (Opposite)
conservation, kind, well-treated, saved from extinction, well looked after
Wild t t l d f d d t t f h ld b f i d h bit t
ecosystem, environment, natural home
Animals = animals, plants, natural environment, birds, big cats, predators, extinct, in trouble, not
enough land.
Step 3: Use Your New Words in the Opening Sentences
Many people have had their first experience of animals from visiting
zoos as children, and feel that they are important for education and
conservation. (One side) However, others feel that zoos are unnatural
and are stressful and cruel for animals. (Other side)
Step 4: Add a Thesis
Many people have had their first experience of animals from visiting
zoos as children, and feel that they are important for education and
conservation. However, others feel that zoos are unnatural and are
stressful and cruel for animals. This essay will discuss the
importance of zoos and their essential role in conserving
endangered wildlife. (Thesis)
Introductions
One easy way to write the introduction for an argument or opinion essay is to
write THREE sentences:
" two about the topic
" one thesis sentence
You can write either Situation or Opinion introductions. There's not much
difference between them.
" Situation Introductions
" Opinion Introductions
Situation Introductions
Write two sentences to describe the two sides of the present situation. The
third sentence - the Thesis sentence - will describe what you are going do in
your essay.
Sentence 1 One side of the present situation
Sentence 2 The other side of the present situation
Sentence 3 Thesis: What you are going to do in your essay
Who should take care of our old people?
Sentence 1 In my country, most old people live happily with their children.
Sentence 2 Increasingly however, many families cannot take care of their parents
Sentence 3 This essay will describe some of the problems involved with taking care of
(Thesis) old people, and discuss who should be responsible.
Does Aid to Poor Countries Work?
For the last fifty years, poor countries have been receiving huge sums of
Sentence(s) 1
money from rich donor countries.
Some of this money has improved lives, while much of it has disappeared
Sentence 2
or made no difference.
Sentence 3
In this essay, I will discuss some arguments for and against foreign aid.
(Thesis)
Should dangerous sports be banned?
Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in sports such as
Sentence 1
boxing or motor-racing.
Because of this, many people are opposed to such sports, and want them to
Sentence 2
be stopped or controlled.
Sentence 3 This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against banning
(Thesis) dangerous sports.
Opinion Introductions
In this kind you give two opposite opinions in the first two sentences. The third
sentence says what you are going to do.
Does space exploration benefit mankind?
Sentence For Many people are excited about space exploration.
Sentence Against However, others feel it is a massive waste of money
Sentence 3 This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against space
(Thesis) exploration.
(32 words)
Does space exploration benefit mankind?
Space, for many people, really is the final frontier. They are excited by the
Sentence For
exploration and potential of space.
However, not everyone agrees that this money is well-spent. Many people
Sentence Against feel that we should solve problems here on earth before beginning our
journey to space
Sentence 3 This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against space
(Thesis) exploration.
(58 words)
Do Athletes Deserve Their High Salaries?
Everyday, we read about new record contracts and salaries earned by
Sentence(s) 1 sportsmen and women. Some people do not agree with these huge
payments
Sentence 2 Others believe that our sports heroes deserve every penny.
Sentence 3 This essay will look at some of the arguments for and against the high
(Thesis) salaries of athletes.
Finally, if you are having problem thinking about an introduction, leave some
space and write it later - AFTER you write the body or conclusion.
Are cash incentives a good way to motivate employees?
(Some companies give their employees bonuses or cash awards for excellent
work, in addition to salary. Do you think this is a good idea?)
Is Money a Good Motivator? Introductions
This page has six different introductions to the above topic. As you look at them,
try to decide if they are opinion or situation openings. Also look at the thesis
sentences, and guess if the writer agrees or disagrees.
Intro 1
Money makes the world go round, and nowhere is this more true
than in the workplace. Employers know that money is one of the
best motivators. However, are bonuses or cash awards always the
best way to reward employees? In this essay, I will look at some of
the arguments for cash as a reward.
Intro 2
Money makes the world go round, and nowhere is this more true
than in the workplace. Employers know that money is one of the
best motivators. However, are bonuses or cash awards always the
best way to reward employees? In this essay, I will look at some of
the arguments against using cash as an incentive.
Intro 2
Many people argue that cash incentives are an unfair means of
motivating employees. Others love the simple, practical, down-to-
earth gift of money for a job well done. I feel that while there are
some circumstances where money is the best recognition for extra
work, there are other times it is inappropriate.
Intro 4
Many companies give outstanding members of staff bonuses for
good work. I firmly believe that this is demeaning, trivializing, and
bad for morale.
Intro 5
People are motivated by different things. Some employees have
financial goals, others have professional goals, and others have
personal goals. The same incentives cannot work for all. This essay
outlines some of the reasons why cash is not always a suitable
motivator for excellent employees.
Intro 6
The primary reason why people have to work is because of money.
Employers know this, and many companies reward outstanding
employees with bonuses and cash rewards. In this essay, I will
show that most people are motivated by money, and cash is a fair
and effective way for management to show appreciation to
hardworking staff.
Who should protect the environment - individuals or governments?
Protecting the Environment: Who is
Responsible?
Intro 1
Today we live in a global consumer society. People across the
world purchase, use, and dispose of a huge variety of products
which make our lives easier and more comfortable. However, the
result of this is massive damage to our environment. This essay will
examine how authorities and individuals need to work together to
protect our resources and our planet.
Intro 2
What can one individual do to protect the environment? Very little,
it may seem, especially compared to the power of governments
and huge industrial companies. However, working together with
dozens, hundreds, or millions of other people, we can influence and
change policies which are destroying our environment. This essay
will discuss ways in which individuals can take responsibility for
their world.
Intro 3
The world is an increasingly interlinked place. Huge multinational
corporations trade across the planet. Countries are joining together
in vast economic zones and creating enormous markets. These
powerful corporations and groups increase trade and movement
and have the capacity to dominate global politics and economy. In
this essay I will discuss how the individual is becoming powerless to
change his world.
Intro 4
The only way to protect the environment is for individuals to take
responsibility for their own lifestyle and to force their governments
to implement good environmental policies.
Some companies reward employees for exceptional work by giving
them extra money.
Is this a good way of encouraging employees to work hard?
Money as a Motivator: Ideas
Ideas
You need at least three or four ideas to support whatever point of view you
come up with.
Money awards are effective;
1. Money motivates people, and extra money motivates people to work extra
2. Employees compete to raise productivity or standards
3. It is not always possible to promote people, so money is a simple way to reward workers
4. Money is acceptable for all workers - some may not appreciate a particular present, or some gifts
may be insulting
Money is only sometimes effective, or sometimes does not work:
1. If employees are highly paid, money may not be sufficient. They may prefer other benefits, such
as an award ceremony or dinner, a club membership, a travel ticket, a car, a window office, etc
2. Money may set employees against each other, leading to conflict in the office
3. It may be difficult to determine the standard or basis for the decision to award the employee
4. Employees may feel forced to compete
Money is not effective:
1. Employees work for a salary - they do not want to perform like circus animals if paid more
2. Money trivializes work, which for many professional employees should be its own reward
3. The amount may not bear relation to what the employee does
4. If the employer finds it motivating to award money, perhaps the salaries are too low
5. There are many other ways to motivate employees
Are cash awards a good way to motivate employees?
Money - A Good Motivator? Layout
You can
35553 Layouts
A. Disagree only and give three or four very full reasons with examples
and/or supporting information in three paragraphs
B. Agree only and give three or four very full reasons with examples and/or
supporting information in three paragraphs
3773 Layouts
C. Agree in one paragraph and disagree in another, or vice versa. You need
three reasons and examples in each in each paragraph (two long
paragraphs)
D. Look at the problem from two or three perspectives: the employer's, the
workers', the moral aspects, the productivity concerns, etc. (two or three
paragraphs)
E. Examine the effects of cash awards in half of your essay, and other types
of motivation in the second half, or vice versa (two long paragraphs)
Thesis Sentence
A thesis statement is a sentence (or two) that states what you are going to do
in your essay. It is a kind of signpost or map that shows the reader what
direction you will take. It usually comes at the end of the Introduction.
In this essay, I will outline
the arguments for and
against sex education in
schools.
In this essay, I will
examine some reasons for
the growth of the tourism
industry.
You can leave out "I."
This essay looks at ideas in favour of and against early marriage.
This essay will discuss the benefits of having universal free health care.
Show how many parts your essay will have
Sometimes the reader can tell which paragraphs will follow the thesis statement.
I am going to analyse the effects of drugs on the individual, the family, and
society.
In an essay with the thesis statement above, there will clearly be
three parts - one on the effects of drugs on the individual, one part
with the effects on the family, and another with the effects on
society.
Be Strong
Sometimes you don't need a "will" or "going to". Your thesis statement is so
strong that it is clear what your opinion is.
Beating children brutalizes parents, damages the parent-child relationship, and
is completely unnecessary.
In an essay with the thesis statement above, there will clearly be
three parts - one on the effects of corporal punishment on parents,
one part with the effects relationship, and another which claims
that beating is not needed.
Words to use in the thesis sentence
analyze, look at, examine, discuss, outline, consider, describe
The Body
Two words: Use Paragraphs! Students who don't have paragraphs fail!
The body of the essay should ALWAYS be divided into paragraphs. Never write
just one long paragraph. Why?
" The white space makes your essay easier to read.
" Having paragraphs shows that you have (probably) put related ideas
together.
How many paragraphs in the body? Either two paragraphs (3773) or three
(35553).
When do I use 3773 or 35553 layouts?
When do I use two paragraphs or three paragraphs in the body? When do I use
3773 or 35553? It depends on your ideas.
Use TWO paragraphs (3773) if you are giving both sides of the
argument or situation - one paragraph for, and one against (or the
opposite).
Use THREE paragraphs if you are only giving one side.
So...
3773 3773 35553 35553
Intro Intro
Para 1 Para 1
Para 2 Para 2
Conclusion Para 3
Conclusion
Use TWO paragraphs (3773) to agree in one paragraph and then
disagree in the second paragraph.
Use TWO paragraphs (3773) to disagree in one paragraph and then
agree in the second paragraph.
Use THREE paragraphs (35553) if you are agreeing in all three
paragraphs.
Use THREE paragraphs (35553) if you are disagreeing in all three
paragraphs.
Finally, even if you are completely confused and your ideas are all mixed up, you
should still make a paragraph. Just skip a line somewhere. Your essay will be
easier to read.
What Makes a Body Look Good?
Paragraphs, that's the answer! If your paragraph is in good shape, your body will
look good and feel good.
Here's what you need to have in a body paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Argument or Reason 1
Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
Argument or Reason 2
Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
Argument or Reason 3 (Three is a magic number. Always aim to have 3
ideas.)
Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
Paragraph summary (optional)
Let's look at an example.
Is Education Being Devalued?
People have several arguments against the need for
Topic Sentence
degrees.
Argument or Reason 1 They say that having so many graduates devalues a degree.
Example,
Explanation,
People lose respect for the degree holder.
or supporting
detail
It is also claimed that education has become a rat
Argument or Reason 2
race,...
Example,
Explanation,
...since graduates have to compete for jobs even after years
of studying.
or supporting
detail
Argument or Reason 3 Another point is that studying for such a long time leads to
learners becoming inflexible.
Example,
Explanation,
By that I mean that they know a lot about one narrow
subject, but are unable to apply their skills.
or supporting
detail
Example,
Explanation,
or supporting
detail (You
Employers, on the other hand, prefer more flexible and
can have
adaptable workers.
one, two, or
even more of
these for
every idea)
People have several arguments against the need for degrees. They
say that having so many graduates devalues a degree. People lose
respect for the degree holder. It is also claimed that education has
become a rat race, since graduates have to compete for jobs even
after years of studying. Another point is that studying for such a
long time leads to learners becoming inflexible. By that I mean that
they know a lot about one narrow subject, but are unable to apply
their skills. Employers, on the other hand, prefer more flexible and
adaptable workers.
Conclusion
The conclusion is the end of the essay. It is the last part of the essay and it is
the part that the reader may remember most. It should be clear and avoid
confusing the reader.
The reader expects the conclusion to do some or all of the following
" rephrase the question
" summarize the main ideas
" give your opinion, if you haven't given it already
" look to the future (say what will happen if the situation continues or changes)
The reader DOES NOT expect new information in the conclusion. Never add a
new idea just because you have thought of it at the end!
You must do all of this in just three or four sentences!
Vocabulary is Important
The conclusion is very similar to the introduction. However, you should avoid
repeating the same words. This is why a few minutes spent at the start of the
exam writing down synonyms (words with the same meaning) and related words
is very helpful.
After all, if you only have a 250-word essay but use the same word 10 times, this
will not show the examiner what you know
Wrapping Paper
Another way to look at the Introduction and the Conclusion is to think about gift
wrapping paper. Your intro and conclusion wrap around your essay like a piece
of bright paper "wraps" a present. They are not the main part of the essay, but
they do make your essay look good.
Your conclusion 'wraps' up the essay. We don't put something valuable, like
money or gold, hidden in the wrapping paper, so don't put new information or
important ideas in the conclusion.
Conclusions
A good conclusion will
" rephrase the question
" summarize the main ideas
" give your opinion, if you haven't given it already
" look to the future (say what will happen if the situation continues or changes)
but will
" NEVER add new information
Should we test products on animals?
I agree that we need to make sure that animals who are used for
testing new products have the minimum of suffering. However, I
am convinced that animal testing is necessary, and that it will
continue to benefit humans in new and wonderful ways.
Should we beat children?
In conclusion, physical punishment can be a useful method of
discipline. However it should be the last choice for parents. If we
want to build a world with less violence we must begin at home,
and we must teach our children to be responsible.
Is education important?
In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems with
increased levels of education, I feel strongly that the country can
only progress if all its people are educated to the maximum of their
ability.
Who are the better parents - men or women?
I think this is not an either/or question. Both men and women have
strengths and skills that are important for children's psychological
growth. We need to ensure that both parents play an important
role in the family in order to give children a good start in life.
Who learns quicker - adults or children?
Finally, I feel that we cannot generalize about children or adults
being better learners. It depends on the situation and the
motivation of the person, and the level of enthusiasm he or she has
for learning.
Should dangerous sports be banned?
In summary, our society would be healthier if more people took
part in sports of all kinds. We should continue to try to prevent
accidents and injuries. However, we should also ensure that sports
are challenging, exciting, and, above all, fun.
TWE Topics
1. 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.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best
teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the
way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4. 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?
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.
6. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would
you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
7. How do movies or television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and
specific examples to support your answer.
8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has
destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
9. 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 specific reasons and details to
support your answer.
10. "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.
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 details to
explain your answer.
15. Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the
qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
16. 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 details to support your answer.
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.
18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific
details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
19. Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways,
or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation
(buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your
essay.
20. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do
you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
21. In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this
phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
22. We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In
your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone
you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these
characteristics are important.
23. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sometimes it is
better not to tell the truth. Use specific reasons and details to support your
answer.
24. In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you
think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and
details.
25. A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you
think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
26. 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.
27. It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in
your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific
reasons and details to support your answer.
28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should
sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
29. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television,
newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal
lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons
and details to explain your opinion.
30. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human
activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live.
What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
31. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your
community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and
details in your answer.
32. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of
times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even
climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of
another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
33. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your
money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your opinion.
34. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a
piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would
you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
35. You must select a person to teach others to do a job. Which one of the
following is the most important for you to consider in making your selection? "
the person's education " the person's work experience " the quality of the
person's previous work Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
36. Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or
disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
37. Countries, businesses, and schools are three areas that need good leaders.
Choose one of these three areas and describe the most important qualities of a
leader in that area. Explain why these qualities are important, using specific
examples and details.
38. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you
think it has changed people's lives. " Automobiles " Bicycles " Airplanes Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
39. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your answer.
40. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do
you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
41. The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop
working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
42. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of
technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more
quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
43. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as
important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
44. Awards and prizes are given for excellence in various fields. Do these awards
and prizes serve a useful purpose? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
45. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are
more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or
disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
46. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful
in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to
support your choice.
47. Resolving problems between individuals or groups is important. What should
be considered or kept in mind in resolving problems between individuals or
groups? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
48. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Self-confidence is
the most important factor for success in school or at work. Use specific reasons
and examples to support your opinion.
49. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other
dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
50. Which is more important for success: the natural ability you are born with or
hard work? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and examples.
51. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other
adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-
old) teenaged children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
opinion.
52. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel
alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
choice.
53. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work.
Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do
you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
54. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these
qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your answer.
55. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a
small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to
support your choice.
56. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons
that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples
and details to support your answer.
57. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face
communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, e-
mail, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
58. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer
to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your choice.
59. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances.
Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what
does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
60. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your
age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
61. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important
aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
62. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never
judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to
support your answer.
63. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should
never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
64. A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to
protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
65. Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other
movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do
you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
66. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do
anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your position.
67. Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other
people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you
prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
68. 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.
69. 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.
70. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be
paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
71. If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an
international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and
details to explain your choice.
72. You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared
by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share
a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? Use specific
reasons and details to explain your answer.
73. Some people think that governments should spend as much money as
possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree
and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of
these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support
your answer.
74. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which
do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
75. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or
disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
76. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for 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 prompt.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.
81. Some people believe that the best way of learning 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 preferable?
Use specific examples to support your preference.
82. 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.
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. 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?
86. 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.
87. 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.
88. 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.
89. 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.
90. 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?
91. 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.
92. 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.
93. 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.
94. Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because
they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a
person's 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.
95. 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.
96. 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.
97. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important
for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science
and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
98. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should
be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to
support your answer.
99. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that
young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your position.
100. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction
(such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use
specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
101. 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.
102. A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some
people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for
research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers
do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your
recommendation.
103. Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
104. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who
earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
105. If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use
specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
106. 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.
107. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be
required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
108. Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high
schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two
school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your opinion.
109. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is
fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
110. 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.
111. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a
member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
112. What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is
this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
113. If you could make one important change in a school that you attended,
what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support
your answer.
114. A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a
child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use
reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
115. Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each
year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations
throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your choice.
116. Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment
building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
117. Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do
not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may
improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
118. Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer
to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you
prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples
to explain your choice.
119. Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way
for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support
your choice.
120. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games
teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
121. Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would
you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.
122. What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal
important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.
123. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as
forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and
explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
124. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful
purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
125. In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public
places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use
specific reasons and details to support your position.
126. Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of
plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons
and details to explain your choice.
127. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which
country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your
choice.
128. In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using
technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools.
Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.
129. When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their
opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these
opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
130. 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.
131. When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some
prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way
do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
132. People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
133. Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year.
Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
134. Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why
or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
135. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good
health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
136. You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve
the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your
community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
137. Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students
or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy- computers or
books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.
138. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home
countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details
to explain your answer.
139. People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is
music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your choice.
140. Groups or organizations are an important part of some people's lives. Why
are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and
examples to explain your answer.
141. Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your
home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take
one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and
details to support your choice.
142. When students move to a new school, they sometimes face problems. How
can schools help these students with their problems? Use specific reasons and
examples to explain your answer.
143. It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or
damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific
examples to explain your answer.
144. Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your
generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and
examples to explain your answer.
145. Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in
class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking.
Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support
your choice.
146. Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what
person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
147. A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either
o to go on vacation o to buy a car Your friend has asked you for advice.
Compare your friend's two choices and explain which one you think your friend
should choose. Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
148. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think the new century
will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
149. What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and
examples to explain your answer.
150. Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular.
Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
151. In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural
condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing and
industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
152. Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat
their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion,
are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples
to support your answer.
153. Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have
you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples
and details to support your response.
154. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of
students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
155. You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which
would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.
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