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 additional¹ thing.What would you take and why?Use specific² 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 classesswheresteachers lecture (do all of the talking)in class.Other students prefer classesswheresthe students do some of the talking.Which type of class do you prefer?Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.

146.Holidays honor³ 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

to go on vacation

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.