61.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement¹?Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal.

62.If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history,what person would you like to meet?

63.If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete,who would that be,and why?

64.If you could ask a famous person one question,what would you ask?Why?

65.Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long.Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year.Which do you prefer?

66.Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university.What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate?Use specific² reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

67.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Dancing plays an important role in a culture.

68.People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties³ of modern life.Some read;some exercise;others work in their gardens.What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?

69.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Teachers should be paid according⁴ to how much their students learn.

70.In your opinion,what is the most important characteristic⁵ (for example,honesty,intelligence,a sense of humor)that a person can have to be successful in life?(not limited to the examples listed in the question.)

71.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 learning⁶ is best for you?

72.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.

73.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?All students should be required to study art and music in secondary⁷ school.

74.If you could invent something new,what product would you develop?Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.

75.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.

76.The twentieth century saw great change.In your opinion,what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century?

77.Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past?Why or why not?

78.People do many different things to stay healthy.What do you do for good health?

79.You have decided⁸ 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?

80.People recognize a difference between children and adults.What events (experiences or ceremonies)make a person an adult?

81.People listen to music for different reasons and at different times.Why is music important to many people?

82.Groups or organizations are an important part of some people’s lives.Why are groups or organizations important to people?

83.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 additional⁹ thing.

84.When students move to a new school,they sometimes face problems.How can schools help these students with their problems?

85.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?

86.Holidays honor¹⁰ 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?

87.The 21st century has begun.What changes do you think this new century will bring?Use examples and details in your answer.

88.What are some of the qualities of a good parent?Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.

89.Movies are popular all over the world.Explain why movies are so popular.

90.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 housing¹¹ and industry?Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.