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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Drivers should pay a fee for driving in busy city streets when there is a great heavy traffic.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All of the university students should be asked to take at least one course about the culture of a country other than their own.

Which of the following ways is best for early education of children aged 3 to 6?
- preparing written books for them to read
- reading loudly to them
- communicating with them

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Movies and television programs should present stories in which good people are rewarded and bad people are punished.

If you are required to give feedback about your classmates or colleagues, would you like to give positive comments or negative comments first?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is beneficial for the public to know celebrities’, such as musicians’ or sportsmen’s, political views.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The rapid growth of a city has mainly positive impacts on the society.

What is the most effective way to get information about a job of interest?
- asking friends
- sending letter to companies
- searching in job advertisements

Some people think that limiting the use of technology is beneficial for young students (ages 6-12), while others hold the opposite opinion. Which do you prefer, and why?

Which of the following do you think is the best way to make new friends?
1. Traveling
2. Joining a sports team
3. Volunteering in a community activity

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is a good idea to sometimes stop reading and listening to news for a period of a few days or weeks.

Some people prefer to stay in touch with their friends and family members while traveling. Others prefer not to get in touch and prefer to stay alone. Which do you prefer and why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important characteristic for a successful politician or leader is good communication skills

Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer?

A university is planning to enforce a new requirement for graduating students: all students should take a public speaking course because it benefits them to speak in front of a large group of people. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Primary school students (aged 5-10) should do no more than 30 minutesof homework every night because they already get enough instructions in regular classes at school.

A company has a surplus of funds, which of the following two options should it choose to invest in? 1. Improve the technology skills of its employees 2. Redesign the working place to make it comfortable for employees.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? For a business to be successful, one must spend a lot of money on advertising.

A school is trying to increase students’ interest in studying. Which of the following ways do you think is more beneficial in increasing their interest?
1. Using technology in the classroom more often
2. Asking students to have group talk more often
3. Explaining to the students what they have learned is related to the world outside classroom

If you go travelling to a city for the first time, but you only have a limited amount of time, which activity would you choose to do?
1. Touring the historic sites
2. Going shopping in some markets
3. Going to restaurants or cafes

Some companies have decided not to permit employees to reply to the e-mail or text messages associated with their work on holidays or on the weekend. Some people think that this policy will improve the satisfaction of the employees. While others argue that banning the reply to the e-mail or text messages associated with work will decrease the satisfaction of employees. What do you think?

Do you prefer to go to tourist attractions which are crowded or tourist attractions in which there are only a few people? why?

Some students prefer to choose smaller classes with fewer students, while others prefer to take bigger classes with lots of students. Which do you prefer and why?

Many schools require young children (ages 5-11) to study together in small groups instead of studying alone. Do you agree or disagree that requiring children to study in groups is the best way to teach them? Explain why.

Doing which of the following activities do you think can help you to strengthen the friendship between you and your friend? 1. Having a good time together with your friend 2. Solving your friend’s problem

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people think that younger children should be taken care of by the other children in a family; others think that younger children should be taken care of by their parents or other adults in their family. What is your opinion and why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important goal of education is to teach people how to educate themselves.

Do you agree or disagree that students do not respect teachers as much as they did in the past?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern children spend too much time on technology tools, like computers, video games, tablets. It is better for children to play simper toys and play outside.

The university is going to spend money on dormitory to improve the quality of students’ lives. Which of the following do you think is the best way? 1. Providing a room for quiet study; 2. Building an exercise room; 3. Providing an entertainment place (to watch movies).

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should limit their children’s hours of using electronic devices such as video games and television.

Sometimes it takes a lot of time to make an important decision. Some think this is a negative characteristic, while others think it is a good quality. What is your opinion?

An elementary school intends to extend the science class time for children aged 5-11 and reduce the time of music and art classes. Do you agree with this change?

A university has recognized that first year students have poor study skills in the university. Some in the university believe the best way to address this is to ask all first year students to take a course on study skills. Others don’t agree with this requirement. What is your opinion?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for a teacher to be both popular (well-liked) and effective in helping students in learning.

After making a presentation in class, you want to evaluate your performance. Which of the following do you think would be better for you? 1. Watch the recording by yourself 2. Invite other attendees to discuss and give opinions.

Do you think students today are more interested in politics than they were in the past?

It’s better to travel to different countries when you are young than when you are old.

All scientific discoveries should be shared by the whole world: governments andbusinesses should not keep the scientific discoveries secret.

Some people believe that the ability to adapt or adjust to a new condition or circumstance is more important than the knowledge required in a job or in a field. What do you think?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One can learn a lot about another person by books and movies that the person likes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is as important for older people to study or learn new things as it is for younger people?

 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It’s much easier for parents to raise children than it was 50 years ago.

Which of the following is the most important for a long-lasting of friendship?
1. Helping you when you are in trouble
2. Having the same interests and hobbies
3. Having mutual trust

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Governments are doing a good job in educating people to pay attention to the importance of nutrition and healthy eating.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement？Competition among friends usually has a negative effect on friendship.

One of the most challenging problems in modern society is to have the most up-to-date skills for workplace. For solving this, the government has decided to give all adults over the age of 25 a training course to learn new skills. Do you think this is an effective way for the government to spend its money?

If you were a national leader, what kind of policy would you use to succeed?
1. Creating job opportunities for unemployed workers
2. Developing agriculture and reducing food prices
3. Developing real estate

Which of the following is the best way for a student to make new friends?
1.Joining a sports team
2.Volunteering for a community activity
3.Travelling

  Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past people were more friendly than they are today.

Some people say people who take risks can be more successful than people who are careful and cautious. What is your opinion?

Do you agree or disagree that your job has greater effect on you overall happiness than your social life does?

Should people spend money on traveling and vacations or save money for the future?

University students are often encouraged to study in fields with more job growth (science, technology, medicine, etc.), even if they more interested inother fields. Which do you think you prefer?

Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Schools should prohibit the use of devices that can connect to the internet in class.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way for teachers to help students become more interested in a subject is by explaining how this subject can help students live better outside the school.

If you need to take a course, which professor's course would you like to take? Why?
1.a professor who was voted the most popular
2.a professor who has just won an award for outstanding research

Imagine that you are planning to take a vacation and are trying to decide between two places to visit. Which of these two options do you believe would give you better information about making your choice? Why? 1.Reading about the places online 2.Discussing them with someone you know who has visited both places

Which one do you prefer? Why?
– a company offering you a job with challenging and interesting projects butless vacation days or
– another company offering you a job that is not so challenging and interesting but has more vacation days.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement？ It is better to relax by watching a movie or reading a book than doing physical exercise. Explain your answer with examples and specific reasons.

Some people think the media including newspapers, television, radio and internet sources are less concerned about the accuracy of news. They think the information from the media is becoming incorrect. Do you agree with this opinion or not? explain why？ Include examples and specific reasons.

Some people prefer to focus on ambitious dreams while others think realistic goals are more important. Which do you prefer and why?

In order to stay healthy, many people choose to exercise. Some people tend to exercise individually such as running and riding bicycles. Others tend to participate in group exercises such as team sports. Which one do you prefer and why?

For schools, assessing teachers’ teaching efficiency is a very important issue. But is it better for other teachers to assess those teachers or let students assess teachers?

At work or school, you might encounter a problem that requires creativity –for example, you are given a task to complete that is very different from other tasks you do. In work or school situation that requires you to think creatively, would you prefer to work alone or with others? Why?

At some schools, some lessons for young students (ages 5-8) include video games as a way to increase the students’ interest in learning. Some people believe this is a very effective way for young students to learn; others believe it is too distracting and wastes time. Which view do you agree with and why? Give reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for teachers to be both popular (liked by students) and effective in helping students in learning. Give reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing sports can teach people lessons about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some people believe that parents should pay their children a small amount of money to do jobs around the home (such as washing the dishes or taking out the garbage), while other people believe that parents should not pay their children to do these tasks. Which view do you agree with, and why?

People in communities can make decisions that protect and improve the natural environment. Which one of the following three actions is most useful for people to do if they want to help the environment in their local community? Explain why?
1.Plant trees and create parks
2.Persuade local shops to stop providing plastic bags to customers
3.Increase access to public transportation (for example, buses or trains) to reduce the number of automobiles on local roads

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should take time to relax with hobbies or physical activities that are very different from what they do at work.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People meet many problems in their daily life and they can solve them by themselves or with the help of their families, so the help from the government is not necessary.

Do you prefer to take a course taught by a professor with whom you have not had classes before or a course taught by a professor whose class you have taken before? Give specific examples and details to support your answer.

Which of the following do you think is the most important factor for a student to succeed at college or university?
1.Tutors in the university
2.The encouragement from family and friends
3.High-quality education from high school

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It’s a waste of money for the government to fund space travel or space exploration. Give specific examples and details to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to read or watch the news presented by people whose views are similar to your own than by people whose views are different from yours.

If you want to recommend a way to reduce living expenses for your friend, which of the following will you choose? Why?
1.Find a roommate to share a room
2.Do not buy the latest mobile phone; buy new technological devices less frequently
3.Buy cheap food and cook at home (do not often eat outside)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important way to improve people’s health is to clean the environment.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students do not respect teachers as much as they did in the past.

Which one do you think is the most important characteristic for a high school teacher teaching students (ages 15-18)?
1.the ability to give students advice to plan for their future
2.the ability to find which students need help and provide them with help
3.the ability to encourage students to learn by themselves outside of the classroom

If there’s a way to improve yourself, which one among these three choices you would take?
1.take more exercise
2.eat healthy food
3.reduce the amount of stress

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past people ate food that was better for their health than they do today. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The more money people have, the more they should give away to charity.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Older teenagers (16-19) should be allowed to work at paid part-time jobs.

Parents give their children weekly money to buy whatever they want. Some people think this can cause bad habits and create misconceptions about money in children. Others think the opposite. What’s your opinion?

Some high school teachers (teachers of students ages 14-18) spend most of class time lecturing (speaking) while the students listen and take notes. Other high school teachers spend most of class time on discussion and projects that students are highly involved in and exchange their ideas. Which of these two approaches do you think is more effective for students’ learning and why？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should require every graduating student to take public speaking courses. Give specific examples and details to support your answer.

Many filmmakers make movies based on books. When a movie is produced based on books, some people prefer to read books before watching films, other people choose to watch the movie first. Which one do you think is better? Why?

Some adults believe that nowadays children’s behavior is worse than it was in the past. These adults have suggested three actions that parents can do to help children ages 5-10 behave better (for example by speaking more respectfully to adults or acting more kindly toward others). Which one action that parents can do might have the most positive effect on their children’s behavior? Why?
– limiting the types of television programs and movies their children can watch
– spending more time talking with their children
– supervising or monitoring more closely what their children do when they play with their friends October 14, 2017 Some people think that success is the most important thing in their life.Others think that it’s more important to be happy when they fail. Which idea do you agree with and why? September 30, 2017 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Companies should pay for employees to get a university degree.

A high school that normally gives students about two months of time off from school during the summer is introducing a new educational requirement for students in the eleventh grade (ages 16-17) over the summer, students have the following two options to fulfill the new requirement.
– They can attend classes each day for several weeks to complete a university level course on a subject that they are considering selecting as their major field of study at university.
– They can spend several weeks traveling to museums and historic places in their area with a group of students guided by a teacher and then write a paper of their experience. Which one of these options do you think would be most beneficial for students and why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children rely too much on technology, like computers, smart phones, video games for fun and entertainment. Playing simpler toys or playing outside with friends would be better for children’ s development. September 9, 2017 Your friend has the opportunity to choose either one of two types of majors (fields of study). Which one of the following two majors do you think is a better choice, and why?
– A major that would allow your friend to finish years of study and get a degree sooner (so that he would begin to work full-time quickly). Or
– A major that requires many years of study that would provide him with more employment opportunities and offers in the future. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not memorize certain examples. August 27, 2017 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? people think that nowadays the media (TV, newspaper, Internet) are less concerned about the accuracy of news than in the past.

Some people think that sometimes we should stay away from others to improve our relationships, because being away from people reminds us of how important they are. Others think we should always stay with others to have a good relationship because we can communicate with them more often. What do you think?

A city wants to help teachers of its high school students (ages 14-18) improve their teaching. It is considering two plans:
1.Choose a small group of excellent teachers; these teachers will attend a class led by an expert for additional training in how to teach effectively, and they will then come back to their schools and provide that training for other teachers in the school.
2.Provide additional training in teaching effectively for high school teachers, using online material that each teacher will study individually. June 10, 2017 Some people like to buy and eat their meals at restaurants frequently while others like to eat at home. Which do you prefer? Why? June 3, 2017 Do you agree that people easily learn from their close friends? Use specific details and examples to support your answer.

Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child (ages 5 to 10)? Why?
1.Being helpful to others
2.Being honest
3.Being well-organized May 06, 2017 At some universities, students take part in making decisions about the issues that affect daily life of everyone on campus such as how many hours the libraries should be open each day or what kinds of food should be served in the cafeteria. But at some universities, experts are hired to make these decisions, and students are almost never involved. Which approach do you prefer and why?

Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child (5-10 years old)?
1.Being helpful
2.Being honest
3.Being well organized May 06, 2017 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is impossible to always be completely honest with your friends.

Some young people are free in the evenings or have days off at school, which way can bring them the most benefit?
1.To accumulate work experience by a part-time job or volunteering in a community project
2.Learning to play a sport
3.Learning to play a musical instrument

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to make friends with intelligent people than with the people who have a good sense of humor.

You have long been friends with someone. If they do something that you don’t like, should you still be friends with them?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to relax through watching a film and reading a book than doing physical exercises.

Nowadays, many movies or films are based on books. Some people prefer to read the original book before they watch the movie, others prefer to watch the movie before reading the book. Which one do you prefer?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Rather than helping children with their schoolwork, parents should encourage their children to do their work independently.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way people dress is a good indication of their personality or character.

Sometimes we are assigned to work in a group on a project. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The group will be helped more by a person who will be willing to do what other group members want than by a person who often strongly insists that things should be done in a way that is different from what the group wants to do.

Students of a university have a long break between university semesters; the university requires all students to do one of the following for one month during the break:
1.Students must take a course on a subject that has no direct connection to their majors of study (For example, a student majoring in engineering may take a course in fine arts or social sciences.)
2.Students must volunteer to work in the university’s city or their hometowns to improve some aspects of life of the city or their own town. (For example, students may help local primary school children with their homework.) Which one do you think is more beneficial for students in their university? Why? Give detailed examples and reasons. Use your OWN words, do NOT use memorized examples.

You are helping to select a leader for a student organization or a group. Doyou think a person’s honesty is the most important characteristic for being a leader?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Visiting museums is the best way to learn about a country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to travel abroad to visit different countries when you are younger rather than when you are older.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People nowadays are more willing to help other people (giving food or clothing to them) than they were in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is easier to become educated today than it was in the past.

Imagine that a professor requires students to learn as much as possible about a subject in a short period of time. Is it better for the professor to require students to work together in a group or is it better to requirestudents to work alone?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People can solve important problems by themselves or by their families; thus, it is almost not necessary to refer to the government.

In high school do students learn better by sitting there listening to the teacher while taking notes or by communicating and sharing ideas with theclass.

University students are often encouraged to study fields in which significant job growth (a large increase in job opportunities) is expected; these fields currently include science, technology, engineering, and math, do you believe students should consider studying fields related to these subjects even ifthey are more interested in other subjects? Why or why not?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to use your own knowledge and experience to solve problems than to ask other people for advice.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is easier for parents to raise children than it was 50 years ago.

Some teenagers take part in different kinds of activities such as music classes, sports classes and so on, but others only focus on one activity which is important to them. Which idea do you support?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Asking children to work in small groups is the best way to teach young children.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people should try many different kinds of jobs before they decide the long-term career of their life.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People gain more happiness from their jobs than from their social life.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One can learn a lot about a person from the books and movies that he likes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The internet should be like other public services such as roads, and the government should provide it to the public at no cost.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to read or watch news presented by people with different views than people by similar views.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to read or watch news presented by people with different views than by people with similar views

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Your job has more effect on your happiness than your social life does.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to be successful, businesses must put more money in advertising.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People in the past were more interested in improving their neighborhood (the area where they live) than now.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays people are more willing to help the people who they don’t know (for example, giving food and clothes to the people who need them) than they were in the past.

Do you think classmates or colleagues should work on projects in person or by e-mail? Why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Society benefits more from works of great artists than from political leaders.

Is it better to use clean energy to protect the environment, while the traditional energy sources such as coal and oil are less expensive?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should play and study rather than learn how to do household chores.

When making major purchase (for example, a car or laptop), our decision can be influenced by different sources of information. Explain how each of the following sources of information can influence your decision. 1) recommendations from friends or colleagues 2) information from media (for example, TV, magazines, newspapers) 3) recommendations from the sales person in the store

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Government should support scientific researches which do not have practical uses.

Some people like to record their life by sharing pictures and other information on social-networking sites. Others keep this information to themselves and never share it online.

If your teacher says something incorrect in a class, what will you do? Explainwhy?
1.interrupt your teacher right away
2.keep silent
3.correct your teacher after class

When choosing a living place, which factor is the most important one for you? Explain why.
1.living in an area that is not expensive
2.living close to relatives
3.living in an area with many shops and restaurants

Is it as important for older people to study or learn new things as it is for younger people?

Some students prefer to have their final grades determined by numerous small assignments, whereas others prefer to have their final grades determined by only a few large ones. Which one do you prefer? Why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People learn the most important things in life from their families.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers are not appreciated and valued nowadays as much as they were before.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Though modern agricultural practices damage the environment, feeding the world’s growing population is more important than protecting against environmental damage.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should state their honest opinions even though they know others will disagree with their views.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to attract good students, universities should spend a lot of money on social activities.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to be successful, businesses must put more money in advertising.

Do you agree or disagree with the statement? In modern times, parents will learn more from children than children learn from parents.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays advertising is more honest than it was in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students can use their mobile phones to surf on the internet or listen to the music while doing their homework.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People living in the countryside are happier than people who live in the city.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People learn about the people that they like from books and movies.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should spend more time playing games or doing sports with their children rather than spending more time helping their children with their schoolwork.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Although children’s decisions were often made by parents in the past, it is better for children to make their own decisions nowadays.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Younger people nowadays spend more time on improving the world than they did in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The rules that the whole societies today expect young people to follow and obey are too strict.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Nowadays, neighbors depend on each other less than they did in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best leaders should admit if they have made a bad decision.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Your job has more effect on your happiness than your living environment does.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers’performance should be evaluated by students rather than by other teachers.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? University should spend more money supporting social activities rather than improving the food students eat.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To achieve successful development of a country, a government should spend more money on young children’s education (5-10) rather than on university.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People show less respect to teachers than they did in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers now have more influence on their students than they did in the past.

When you are assigned an important presentation for work or school, do you prefer to work on it right away so that you can work on it a little bit every day, or do you prefer to wait until you have a good idea about the presentation?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Participating in activities in organizations and clubs is as important as academic studies for students.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All school teachers should update their knowledge every five years.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People care more about public recognition. Even if more money is given, public recognition can still make people work harder.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is easier to maintain good health than it was in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Our society today is so busy and crowded that people do not need to be polite to each other.

Which of the following ways do you think is the best to make new friends? 1. Joining a sports team 2. Participating in community activities 3. Traveling

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People now are more interested in politics than they did in the past.

Which of the following statements contributes most to an enjoyable vacation? 1.good food 2.good location 3.or good friends to travel with

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important for the government to protect wild animals and wilderness areas for future generations.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should focus more on the preservation of environment rather than economic development.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people now are more willing to help others than they did in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Employees should follow the orders of their bosses rather than propose new ideas. he amount of stress

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Working at home using computers or telephones is better than working in the office.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Talented people’s leadership is born by nature and cannot be learned by people.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Governments should share their scientific discoveries with other governments.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Assignments that a student does on his or her own is as important as or more important than assignments assigned by teachers.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The opinions of celebrities, such as certain entertainers or athletes, are more important for younger people than older people.

Which of the following would you change to improve your health? 1. The kind of food you eat 2. The amount of exercise 3. T

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is impossible to be completely honest with your friends.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Your job has more effect on your happiness than your social life does.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People who cannot accept criticism from others will not be successful at working in a group.

Some jobs can pay high salaries but require employees to leave their family and friends. Some other jobs pay low salaries but allow employees to stay with their family and friends. Which job do you prefer? Why?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is much easier to achieve success with help from one's family nowadays than before.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Famous entertainers and athletes deserve to have more privacy than they have now.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Automobiles have had greater effects on society than airplanes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should do jobs that are similar to those of their parents. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to wait in patience than take action immediately?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important investment for a company is to spend money to improve the work skills of its employees.

If one of your friends needs assistance in one of the courses you are good at, it is better for him to turn to you for help or to ask for a tutor?

When teachers assign projects on which students must work together, students will learn much more effectively compared to when they are asked to do it alone.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The friends that you can have fun with are more important than the friends that you can get help from.

When a new technological device becomes available. Some people buy it right away, while others will wait until many have acquired it. Which do you prefer?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It's more important for the government to build new housing than preserve old and historical buildings.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One can learn a lot about a person from the type of friends he or she has.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One of the ways that parents can help children be ready for adult life is to ask them to do a part-time job.

It is important to know about what is happening around the world, even if it does not affect your personal lives.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for schools to have more facilities than hire more teachers.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Although new technology and science will continue to advance and improve people’s lives, the most significant improvements have been already made.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important problem that affects the society today will be solved during our lifetime.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people nowadays have no influence on decisions that determine the future of the society as a whole.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should allow children to make and learn from their own mistakes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important characteristic for a politician is to accept responsibility for mistakes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Because the world is changing so quickly, people now are less happy and less satisfied than people in the past.

Some people think university professors should spend more time doing research while others think they should spend more time educating students. What is your view?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more likely for people with more skills to succeed.

If you need to discuss upsetting or controversial problems with others, will you use e-mail/text messaging or use telephone/voice-messaging?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should take a secure job immediately when they find one instead of waiting for the job that they find more satisfying.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should spend more money on improving access to the Internet than on improving public transportation.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Improving schools is the most important factor in the successful development of a country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way for parents to teach children about responsibility is to have them care for an animal.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way a person is dressed in is a good indication of his/her character or personality.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should have hobbies and do physical activities that are very different from their own work.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to make ourselves happy, we should learn how to make others happy first.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People can solve important problems by themselves or with the help from their family members so there's no need for the government to help them.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If parents want their children to do well at school, they should limit the time their children spend on watching TV.

Is it better for a person to have ambitious plans for one's future or practical plans for one's future?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All high-school students should take basic economic courses.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People holding different views cannot achieve success as a team.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should support scientific research that does not have any practical use.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to become financially responsible adults, children should manage their own money at a young age.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? University students should take part-time jobs.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Solving environmental problems is the best way for the government to improve public health.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Younger school children (aged five to ten) should be required to study art and music in addition to math, language, science and history.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Professional athletes who receive high salaries, such as football or basketball players, deserve what they get.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To become financially responsible individuals, people should be taught how to manage money at a young age.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to improve education is to raise teachers’ salaries.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Twenty years from now, students will not use printed books anymore.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To remain happy and optimistic when you fail is more important than achieving success.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to spend money on traveling and vacation than to save money for the future.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to use one’s own knowledge and experience to solve problems than to get advice from others.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A job with more vacation days but a low salary is better than a job with a high salary but fewer vacation days.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Newspapers and magazines are the best ways to learn about a foreign country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to become well-informed, one has to get information from different news sources.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising is the most important cause of unhealthy eating habits.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Improving schools is the most important factor in the successful development of a country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should be allowed to use cell phones on public transportation such as buses and trains.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sports and exercises are more important to elderly people than to the young people.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People who have interest in different things cannot be friends.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Spending time alone is the best way to relieve stress.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sports teach us lessons about life

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students are more influenced by teachers than by their friends.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should only play sports for fun rather than play sports in competitions or contests.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Scientists should be responsible for the negative impact that is brought by their discoveries or inventions.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more fun to see a movie in the cinema with other people than see a movie at home.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students who can keep their own rooms organized are more likely to succeed.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than traveling in a foreign country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to succeed, we should be more like others than be different from them.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Printed books have greater effects on society than TV does.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should play and study rather than learn how to do household chores.

Which source is more dependable for news? TV or newspapers? 

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A serious and strict teacher is more effective than a teacher who is humorous and easygoing.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most businesspeople are motivated only by the desire for more money.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All university students should take basic science courses regardless of their field of study.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It was easier to achieve success in the past than it is today.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Today, parents do not understand their children as well as the parents did 50 years ago.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should live in a city or a country all their lives instead of moving to another place.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Good looks and clothing are more important for success than good ideas.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing computer games is a waste of time for children.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today are not as friendly as people were in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephone has greater influence on people's lives than TV.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should spend more money on improving access to the Internet than on public transportation.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made children less creative than they were in the past.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should give priority to improving healthcare than to solving environmental problems.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to have rules about the types of clothing that people wear at work and at school.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The environmental issue is too complex to be solved by individuals.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on enjoyment. People only do what they like to do rather than what they should do.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To solve the present and future problems, it is necessary to understand the past.

 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology makes people's lives simpler rather than making their lives more complicated. 

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on enjoyment. People only do what they like to do rather than what they should do.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertisements targeting children aged between 2 and 5 should be banned.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Being creative is more important in finding the best solution to a problem than planning carefully.

 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Successful people accept new things and take risks rather than hold on to the things that they have done well.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are happier when they finish a challenging or difficult job than when they complete an easy task.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should focus more on environmental problems and less on economic development.