154. 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.
155. 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.
158. 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.
160. 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.
162. 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.
164. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
165. You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the communityswheresyou live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
169. 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.
172. 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.
174. 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.
175. 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.
176. 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.
178. The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.