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“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 examples and reasons to explain your answer.
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Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? What sphere would you like to gain popularity in? If you were famous and rich, what useful things would you spend your money for?
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If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
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If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
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If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement, “Telephones and emails have made communication between people less personal”. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
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If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Modern technology is creating a single world culture.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
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Your city has decided to build a statue or a monument to honour a famous person in your country. Whom would you choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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Some people think that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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You want to cook something special for your parents. What would you choose to cook and why? Is it your favourite dish? What are its ingredients? What equipment and utensils do you need to cook it? What can make this dish especially tasty?
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If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school.” Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
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What do you want most in a friend-someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humour, or someone who is reliable? Which one of the characteristics is the most important to you? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
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Some people like to travel with a companion. Others prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
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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 explain your answer.
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All schools have rules. What are some of the rules you have at your school? Which rules do you believe are necessary, and which do you believe are unfair? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having rules? Have you ever been caught breaking any school rules?
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We all try to avoid illness through healthy daily habits and diets. When we get ill, most of us go to the doctor for advice or prescription medicines. What preventative measures do you take to maintain your health? In your opinion, do people rely too much on pharmaceuticals?
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What is your favourite subject? Why? How will this subject help you in the future? Would you recommend this subject to someone else? How do teachers make lessons interesting for you? What role do you play in your own education?
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Choose a favourite holiday. Explain why you like this holiday so much. Tell a story from your life that illustrates what this holiday means to you. Explain how your family traditions are typical for Ukraine.