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Question		reading Question	Score
#1	The Moai of Easter Island	N/A	Start
#2	Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution	N/A	Start
#3	The Nile	N/A
#4	Aztec Agriculture	N/A
#5	The Agricultural Revolution	N/A
#6	Transgenic Plants	N/A
#7	Soil Formation	N/A
#8	The Ancient Sumerians	N/A
#9	Andean Civilizations	N/A
#10	The Evolution of Language	N/A
#11	Pueblos	N/A
#12	Wild Crops Domestication in Southwest Asia	N/A
#13	Mummies	N/A
#14	Hieroglyphs	N/A
#15	The Stone Age	N/A
#16	The Mesolithic Age	N/A
#17	Dinosaurs	N/A
#18	Metal detection	N/A
#19	The Cambrian Explosion	N/A
#20	Fossils	N/A
#21	Radiocarbon Dating and Faunal Analysis	N/A
#22	Stone Age Agriculture	N/A
#23	Social Complexity	N/A
#24	Japanese Architecture	N/A
#25	Sound in Motion Pictures	N/A
#26	The Moons of Jupiter	N/A
#27	Redshift	N/A
#28	Atmosphere and water on Venus	N/A
#29	The Nebular Hypothesis	N/A
#30	Kaktovik	N/A
#31	Frogs	N/A
#32	Species Evolution	N/A
#33	Cell Theory	N/A
#34	Red-billed Quelea	N/A
#35	Polar Animals	N/A
#36	Distribution of Plants and Animals	N/A
#37	The Evolution of Flightless Birds	N/A
#38	The Evolution of Eyes	N/A
#39	Urban Climates	N/A
#40	El Niño	N/A
#41	Japanese Climate	N/A
#42	The formation and evolution of the earth’s atmosphere	N/A
#43	Ants as Plants	N/A
#44	Why trees drop twigs and leaves	N/A
#45	Island Biodiversity	N/A
#46	Modern Advertising	N/A
#47	Europe after the Middle Ages	N/A
#48	Geothermal Energy	N/A
#49	Plate Tectonic Theory	N/A
#50	Earth’s Age	N/A
#51	Native American Trade	N/A
#52	Westward Migration	N/A
#53	History of Native American Trade	N/A
#54	National Parks	N/A
#55	Early Capitalism	N/A
#56	Anglo Saxons	N/A
#57	The Navigation Acts	N/A
#58	The Rise and Fall of the Chacoan Civilization	N/A
#59	The Railroads in 19th Century America	N/A
#60	Islamic Art	N/A
#61	Studying Infant Perception	N/A
#62	Temperature	N/A
#63	Chemistry	N/A
#64	Evolution of Language	N/A
#65	Household Pests	N/A

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Question		listening Question	Score
#1	Iroquois and Huron peoples	N/A	Start
#2	Notothenioids	N/A	Start
#3	Bicycle club	N/A	Start
#4	The flight of the Bumblebee	N/A
#5	Antikythera Mechanism	N/A
#6	Archimedes Palimpsest	N/A
#7	Rosetta Stone	N/A
#8	The Botai People	N/A
#9	Sauropods	N/A
#10	Megafauna in North America	N/A
#11	Horseshoe Crab	N/A
#12	Father of American Anthropology	N/A
#13	Ancient Writings on Mathematics	N/A
#14	Hexagonal House	N/A
#15	Epic theaters	N/A
#16	Modern Dance	N/A
#17	History of Violins	N/A
#18	History of Film	N/A
#19	Pinhole Camera	N/A
#20	Dada	N/A
#21	Action Film	N/A
#22	Roman Sculpture	N/A
#23	Van Gogh	N/A
#24	Impressionism	N/A
#25	Theater and Film	N/A
#26	Art Movement	N/A
#27	Béla Bartók	N/A
#28	Cecilia Beaux	N/A
#29	Choreography	N/A
#30	The Origin of the Moon	N/A
#31	Radio Astronomy & Optical Astronomy	N/A
#32	Milky Way	N/A
#33	Is there water on Mars?	N/A
#34	Mushroom	N/A
#35	Painted turtles	N/A
#36	Bees	N/A
#37	Hibernation	N/A
#38	Manila hemp	N/A
#39	Algae Biodiesel	N/A
#40	Ecology of pollination	N/A
#41	Changing major	N/A
#42	English tutor	N/A
#43	Opera show	N/A
#44	Workshop	N/A
#45	Decorate sculpture	N/A
#46	Concert	N/A
#47	Tutor position	N/A
#48	Late assignment	N/A
#49	Employment center	N/A
#50	Campus radio station	N/A
#51	Moving furniture to basement	N/A
#52	Dolphins thesis	N/A
#53	Recreation center	N/A
#54	Essay ciations	N/A
#55	Poem assignment	N/A
#56	Interdisciplinary Program	N/A
#57	Used furniture	N/A
#58	Enrollment center	N/A
#59	Recommendation letter	N/A
#60	Party budget	N/A
#61	Set goals	N/A
#62	Service Design and Service Standard	N/A
#63	Exhibition	N/A
#64	Workshop	N/A
#65	French play	N/A
#66	Librarian	N/A
#67	Summer trip	N/A
#68	Missing the trip	N/A
#69	Freshman orientation	N/A
#70	Qualifications	N/A
#71	Enrollment	N/A
#72	Interglacial Periods	N/A
#73	Oxygen cycle	N/A
#74	Theory of ocean mixing	N/A
#75	Ball lightning	N/A
#76	Earth Budget	N/A
#77	Salt Marshes	N/A
#78	Longitude	N/A
#79	Unexplained Sounds	N/A
#80	Wave	N/A
#81	Water Distribution	N/A
#82	Populations in an Ecosystem	N/A
#83	Pedodiversity	N/A
#84	Green Marketing	N/A
#85	The Internet and the music industry	N/A
#86	Fossilized pollen grains	N/A
#87	Fall line	N/A
#88	Ice Age	N/A
#89	The Earth’s Core	N/A
#90	Lliad	N/A
#91	Blue jeans	N/A
#92	Tulip from Turkey to Holland	N/A
#93	Trumpet	N/A
#94	Quilts	N/A
#95	Music of Ancient Greece	N/A
#96	Indigenous Cultures	N/A
#97	Land Privatization of Armenia	N/A
#98	Severn Barrage	N/A
#99	Iron Age	N/A
#100	Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging	N/A
#101	Linguistics	N/A
#102	Folk Tales	N/A
#103	Charles John Huffam Dickens	N/A
#104	Poets and Audiences	N/A
#105	Henry V	N/A
#106	Orca whale	N/A
#107	Fish	N/A
#108	Beluga Whale	N/A
#109	The Asch Conformity Experiments	N/A
#110	The Milgram Obedience Experiment	N/A
#111	Classical Conditioning	N/A
#112	Bobo Doll Experiment	N/A
#113	Psychology	N/A
#114	Reverberation	N/A
#115	Ethanol	N/A
#116	Astrology	N/A
#117	Urbanization in America	N/A
#118	Helping Behavior	N/A
#119	Information	N/A
#120	Social Networking	N/A
#121	Mathematical Simulations of Civilization	N/A

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Question		speaking Question	Score
#1	Your degree requires that you should choose a history course. Which of the following courses would you prefer? (1) Art history (2) Twentieth-century world history (3) Science history	N/A	Start
#2	You will need to accomplish an assignment for a presentation. Which one will you choose? (1) Act out a scene from a play (with a partner) (2) Explain your review of a novel you recently read (3) Read a selection of poem	N/A
#3	What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to your country to study abroad? Give details and examples to support your response.	N/A
#4	Your friend wants to switch careers but doesn’t know what new career to choose. What advice would you give her and why?	N/A
#5	Your friend is working at a job that pays well but that she doesn’t like. She has just been offered a promotion that would mean more pay but longer hours. What advice would you give her and why?	N/A
#6	Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk with his brother but does not know what to say. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#7	Your friend has just begun looking at educational programs and is having a hard time narrowing down her choices. What advice would you give?	N/A
#8	Your friend is buying a new car for the first time. What advice would you give?	N/A
#9	Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk with his brother but does not know what to say. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#10	Your friend has an opportunity to work at a job that pays well and could advance his career, but it is in a country that has had some political and civil unrest recently. What advice would you give?	N/A
#11	Your friend’s young sister has asked for music lessons, but your friend doesn’t know what instrument she should study. What advice would you give?	N/A
#12	Your friend wants a pet but has never owned one before and doesn’t know what to choose. What advice would you give and why?	N/A
#13	Your friend doesn’t have enough money to pay for a new computer and all his textbooks at the same time. What would you suggest?	N/A
#14	Your friend is forgetful and often forget to submit assignments. What advice would you give to him?	N/A
#15	What is your favourite book? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#16	Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting book to read. What book would you recommend and why?	N/A
#17	What is your favourite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.	N/A
#18	Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it and explain why it is important.	N/A
#19	Talk about your country’s national anthem or flag. Describe it, then say, where it is used and where it can be found today? Include details and examples to support your response.	N/A
#20	Is it important to interact with other people in a good manner? Give details and explanations to support your response.	N/A
#21	A friend is going to an international cultural celebration and wants to bring a food dish that represents your country and city. What food would you recommend he make and why?	N/A
#22	Tell me about a time when you used a resource to help you do something better than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.	N/A
#23	What is your favourite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite place to go.	N/A
#24	Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it is memorable to you.	N/A
#25	Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.	N/A
#26	Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.	N/A
#27	If you could visit any place in the world for just 24 hours, where would you choose to go? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#28	Who would you like to go on a trip abroad with? Describe this person and say why he/she would be a good travel companion for you?	N/A
#29	Which person are you most likely to go to with a personal problem? Describe this person and say, in particular, why you would go to him/her.	N/A
#30	Who is the most intelligent person you know? Describe the person and say why you think he/she is intelligent.	N/A
#31	Describe a person from your country’s history. Why do you think this person was important?	N/A
#32	Name a famous or influential figure that has inspired you. Describe this person and say why he/she has been inspirational to you.	N/A
#33	Who has been your favourite teacher so far in your life? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#34	Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he or she was so influential to you.	N/A
#35	Describe your favourite teacher and explain why he or she inspired you. Include details and examples.	N/A
#36	Whom do you feel close to in your family (or extended family)? Describe this person and say why you feel close to him/her.	N/A
#37	Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you admire him/her.	N/A
#38	Where do you most like to go eat out? Describe this place and say why you like it most.	N/A
#39	What is your favourite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.	N/A
#40	Which one of the following volunteer work would you choose to do if you are a volunteer for your community: planting trees cleaning up the park repairing the driveway	N/A
#41	In your opinion, which of the following behavior is the most negative one displayed by children? (1) Being selfish (2) To speak impolitely (3) Being loud	N/A
#42	In your opinion, what are the possible disadvantages of shopping online? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#43	In your opinion, what kind of behavior do people do in public that you find most inconsiderate?	N/A
#44	If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it?	N/A
#45	Nowadays traffic congestions are increasing, what advice would you offer to government to reduce traffic congestion?	N/A
#46	Your government is going to choose to invest in one of the following three areas. Which area do you think is worth investing? (1) land exploration (2) education (3) health care	N/A
#47	Some events at school may seem to be negative initially. However, the experience may turn out to be positive later on. Please give your own example of an event that seemed negative at first, but later was actually positive.	N/A
#48	Do you think government should legislate laws to fine people who use cell phones when crossing roads and intersections?	N/A
#49	Which of following aspects do you think contributes most to country's success? (1) many business opportunities (2) well rounded medical care system (3) a developed educational system	N/A
#50	Which of the following choices do you think has the greatest impact on environmental protection? (1) Governmental regulations (2) Environmental awareness groups (3) Individual efforts	N/A
#51	What is your favourite free time activity? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#52	What is your favourite recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy doing it.	N/A
#53	What is your favourite movie or movie genre? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#54	Describe a particular TV show that you think is excellent. Include specific details and examples in your answer.	N/A
#55	Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting film to watch. What film would you recommend and why?	N/A
#56	What is your favourite style of music? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#57	What is your favorite song? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#58	Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?	N/A
#59	Talk about something you and your family enjoy doing together. Describe it and explain why you all enjoy it.	N/A
#60	What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to explain why it is your happiest memory.	N/A
#61	Talk about an event from the past that you would like to relive. Describe the original event and say why you would like to relive it.	N/A
#62	When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experience and say why the surprise was a happy one for you.	N/A
#63	Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.	N/A
#64	Talk about a situation that enabled you to realize you had a certain strength or weakness that you did not know about before and how you dealt with this new finding.	N/A
#65	Talk about an experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describe it and say why it was embarrassing.	N/A
#66	Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.	N/A
#67	Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.	N/A
#68	Things always change in an unexpected way. Please describe a thing you have recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.	N/A
#69	Sometimes, there are disagreements between friends. Speaking from your personal experience, describe a situation in the past that you handled a disagreement with your friend well.	N/A
#70	Which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone? (1) Eat a meal (2) Listen to music (3) Do homework	N/A
#71	School is planning to change the cafeteria’s menu with aims of offering healthier, low-calorie foods. Describe the advantage and disadvantage.	N/A
#72	The school is planning to build a coffee shop in the campus library. Describe the advantages and disadvantages.	N/A
#73	If university plans to add a new course that is not being offered to students, which of the following courses, in your opinion, would attract most students? (1) Sound engineering and recording (2) History of rock music (3) Film studies	N/A
#74	The university wants to provide student more types of entertainment and three choices provided below. Which do you prefer and why. (1) A theater performance by the student actors (2) A concert provided by professional musician (3) A lecture from a profess	N/A
#75	Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at school?	N/A
#76	Which of the following functions of smartphones most beneficial to students? (1) taking photos (2) listening to the music (3) recording lectures	N/A
#77	Some people suggest students eat and drink during classes. Do you think it is a good idea?	N/A
#78	The university decides to remodel the dormitory and add a new space to it. Which space do you recommend to add in your dormitory? (1) Café (2) Study room (3) Game room	N/A
#79	If you are going to choose a position in school community during summer vacation, which one will you choose? (1) Library desk front/ receptionist (2) Technician (3) Paint a wall in community	N/A
#80	What was your favourite subject at school? Describe it and explain why this subject was your favourite one.	N/A
#81	Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation	N/A
#82	What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.	N/A
#83	Where is your favourite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is a good place for you to study.	N/A
#84	List one recommendation for the school you have recently attended.	N/A
#85	Your friend is struggling in a math course, and he does not understand the work any better after his meetings with the professor. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#86	Your friend is studying engineering and has room for one extra course in her schedule. What sort of course would you recommend she take and why?	N/A
#87	Three kinds of activities will be offered on a special day organized by the International Student office. Which one do you prefer? (1) International food fair (2) International music festival (3) International film festival	N/A
#88	Your city is going to build a new place to attract more visitors. Among the following three options, which do you think is the best? (1) A local history museum (2) A modern art and film museum (3) A science museum	N/A
#89	What would you most like to take a course in? (1) Mathematics (2) Painting (3) Science	N/A
#90	If you are going to choose a roommate, which of the following qualities is the most important to you: (1) Cleanliness (2) Friendliness (3) Quietness	N/A
#91	There is going to be a TV show. Which show would you like to watch? (1) Interview school leaders (2) Students’ debate on political and social topics (3) Comedy about school life	N/A
#92	Which of the following technological developments have made the greatest impact on students’ lives? (1) Electronic books (2) Online classes (3) Smartphones	N/A
#93	Which one would you like to choose for your final project? (1) giving a presentation (2) writing a paper (3) creating a video .	N/A
#94	Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say why it was interesting.	N/A
#95	Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why you would like to go there.	N/A
#96	Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place and explain why it is fun.	N/A
#97	Name a place in your country you would recommend others to visit. Describe this place and explain why you would recommend it.	N/A
#98	What is your most important possession? Describe it and say why it is so important.	N/A
#99	What is your favourite form of transportation for getting around? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite means of transportation.	N/A
#100	What is your favourite season of the year? Describe the season and explain why you like it so much.	N/A
#101	What do you think your life will look like after retirement? Use reasons and details to support your response	N/A
#102	Do you think that people will read fewer books in the future than today? Give details and examples to support your response.	N/A

Question		speaking Question	Score
#1	Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children?	N/A	Start
#2	Many people think that students study course materials more effectively by taking exams, while others think that students learn more effective through doing other activities like completing projects, which one do you think is more effective?	N/A
#3	Do you prefer long-term trips or short-term trips? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#4	Do you prefer indoor activities or outdoor activities? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#5	Do you prefer to go someplace you have never been before or someplace you have been before? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#6	If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#7	When going to a restaurant, do you prefer to meet your friends at home or at the restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#8	Do you prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#9	Do you prefer traveling alone or traveling with a companion? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#10	Do you prefer to live in places that have the same weather or live in areas where the weather changes several times a year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#11	Do you like to spend time alone or spend time with your friends? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#12	When going on a trip, do you prefer to drive or take a train? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#13	Do you prefer to have a long vacation each year or have several short vacations throughout the year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#14	Do you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a more modern apartment? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#15	Which one do you prefer? To buy the newly-released e-product as soon as possible or to wait for a while and then decide whether you want to buy it or not.	N/A
#16	Is it better to use your extra money to buy some objects like clothes or electronic products, or is it better to use the extra money to increase your experience like going for a vacation or a concert?	N/A
#17	Do you agree or disagree with the statement that experienced doctors are better than young doctors?	N/A
#18	Do you agree or disagree that a higher education means a better career? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#19	Do you prefer to learn on your own or learn with a teacher? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#20	Do you agree or disagree that students should have a job while they are studying in school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#21	Do you agree or disagree that daily homework is necessary for students? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#22	Do you agree or disagree that grades encourage students to learn? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#23	Should schools have teams for sports that might carry a risk of serious physical injury? Explain your answer.	N/A
#24	Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.	N/A
#25	Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Teachers should be evaluated by their students.	N/A
#26	Should schoolchildren be required to study a musical instrument for at least a year? Explain your answer.	N/A
#27	Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children? Explain your answer.	N/A
#28	Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?	N/A
#29	Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.	N/A
#30	Do you think it is important for parents to teach their kids to learn how to manage money? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#31	Do you agree or disagree that it is important for children to learn to draw or paint.	N/A
#32	Do you prefer to learn about the news in a newspaper or on television? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#33	Do you prefer going to a live performance or watching it on TV? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#34	Which type of movie do you prefer watching, a serious movie or a comedy movie? Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#35	Do you prefer to watch a movie or read a book? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#36	Do you agree or disagree the idea that watching sports programs on television is a waste of time?	N/A
#37	Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used books, what is your opinion?	N/A
#38	Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television. Others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer?	N/A
#39	Some people prefer to finish the assignment a long time before the due date while others prefer finishing assignment right before the due date. Which one do you prefer?	N/A
#40	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to spend time learning about the history of the place where you live.	N/A
#41	You live in a crowded city with only one green space-the city park. The government recently proposes to build a housing complex on this only green space. Do you agree or disagree this idea?	N/A
#42	Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#43	Would you prefer to take a part-time course or have a part-time job during your summer vacation? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#44	Do you agree or disagree that businesses should hire employees for their entire life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#45	Would you rather be self-employed or working for someone else? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#46	Would you prefer to have a higher-paying job with longer hours or lower-paying job with shorter hours? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#47	Do you prefer to work in a team or work alone? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#48	Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#49	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All people should be required to stop working and retire by age 65. Do you agree or disagree	N/A
#50	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A boss or a manager should not form close friendship with their employees.	N/A
#51	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you want to succeed in business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.	N/A
#52	Some people think those children who don't want to keep learning a musical instrument course should be required to keep learning the course; While others think that those children should be allowed to make decisions by themselves. What is your opinion?	N/A
#53	Do you agree or disagree that life is about relaxing instead of hurrying? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#54	Do you agree or disagree that people should always tell the truth? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#55	Do you agree or disagree that luck has nothing to do with success? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#56	Do you agree or disagree that young people have nothing to teach older people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#57	Do you prefer to be a team leader or a team member? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#58	Some people prefer to resolve problems with friends directly face to face or on the phone, some others prefer to resolve problems by writing, sending E-mail or text message. Which do you prefer and why?	N/A
#59	In order to be successful, one has to make enemies? Do you agree or disagree with this statement?	N/A
#60	Some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is better?	N/A
#61	Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone calls directly. Which one do you prefer?	N/A
#62	Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#63	Do you agree smoking should be prohibited in public places? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#64	Should using cell phones be permitted while driving? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#65	Should a country that has enough food for all of its residents allow recreational hunting? Explain your answer.	N/A
#66	Should communities create incentives to encourage people raised there to continue living there as adults? Explain your answer.	N/A
#67	If the police stop a driver who is driving drunk (after drinking alcohol), do you think that the person’s driver’s license should be taken away? Support your answer.	N/A
#68	Should cities adopt laws that prohibit certain breeds of dogs because they are more frequently involved in attacks than other dogs? Explain your answer.	N/A
#69	Should countries ban the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production? Explain your answer.	N/A
#70	Should countries with teacher shortages develop programs that recruit people from industries such as business, law and technology and retrain them as schoolteachers? Explain your answer.	N/A
#71	Should countries intervene in a civil war in another country where a lot of civilians might be killed? Explain your answer.	N/A
#72	Should countries give financial incentives to car companies that make vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than oil and gas)? Explain your answer.	N/A
#73	Should cities and states ban certain sorts of fats used for cooking in restaurants in an effort to improve people’s health? Explain your answer.	N/A
#74	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Government should forbid violence and bad language in TV programs. Use specific reasons and examples in your answer.	N/A
#75	Some people believe that we should not discuss the private activities of popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree or disagree with this view?	N/A
#76	Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation	N/A
#77	Nowadays people use extreme methods, like surgery to change their appearance. They do this because they are trying to become more attractive. Do you think this is a good idea?	N/A
#78	Do you prefer finding information by reading books or searching the internet? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#79	Does technology make our lives simpler or more complex? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#80	When communicating with your friends and families, you can use different methods: letters, e-mails, and/or telephone calls. Which method do you think is better and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#81	Do you agree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#82	Do you agree or disagree that students learn better with the help of technology? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#83	Some people think the internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#84	Do you think bicycles will still be widely used in the future or replaced by other means of transportation?	N/A
#85	Some people think that with the development of technology and Internet, libraries will disappear, while others think libraries are always necessary. Which opinion do you agree?	N/A
#86	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the popularity of the technology that focuses on entertainment, people read fewer books than before.	N/A
#87	Some people think the Internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?	N/A
#88	Do you agree or disagree that students should bring a cellphone to school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#89	Would you rather have the university assign a student to their room or would you rather choose your own roommate?	N/A
#90	Do you agree that cars should be allowed to enter into the campus?	N/A
#91	Do you agree or disagree that universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#92	Your university is planning to allow students to watch TV in their dormitories. What is your opinion and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV in dormitories? Include reasons and examples to support your response.	N/A
#93	Which of the following do you think is the best way to get to know a new school, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on the campus play field or auditing lectures?	N/A
#94	Do you think junk food should be banned in schools? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#95	Should college students be required to take at least one class in philosophy? Explain your answer.	N/A
#96	What should universities do to ensure that their professors are not only experts in their fields, but good at teaching students as well?	N/A
#97	Should new university students all be required to read the same book in the summer before they start their first course of study? Explain your answer.	N/A
#98	If you are to choose between 2 apartments to live in next semester, one apartment is near the campus but slightly expensive, the other is a little far from the campus but cheaper, which one do you prefer and why?	N/A
#99	Do you agree or disagree with the statement that female and male university students should have separate residence halls.	N/A
#100	You have been very busy and unable to prepare for the exam tomorrow. You can either stay up late to study and sleep less or just study less and get full night’s sleep. Which option would you choose?	N/A
#101	Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?	N/A
#102	Some people think that they can learn more in the early morning; some others can learn more in the afternoon classes. Which is better for you?	N/A
#103	Some universities expect the students to choose a major field of study when they enter the school; while other universities wait until the second or the third year before students deciding to choose a major field of study. Which do you prefer?	N/A
#104	Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous events as the young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?	N/A
#105	Some people believe that class discussions should be part of the grade. Others believe that only written assignments and exams should be part of the grade. Which one do you agree and why?	N/A
#106	Some students choose to enter the university immediately after finishing high school, others prefer to taking time off before beginning the university class. Which option do you think is better?	N/A
#107	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a degree in university.	N/A
#108	Some students think it is good to choose the future career before entering the university. Others think it is good to take a few university classes before choosing the future career. Which one do you prefer and explain why.	N/A
#109	Do you agree or disagree that a childhood is the best time of a person’s life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#110	Some people believe that attending class in university should be required, while others believe that it should be optional. Which point of view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#111	When people move to another country, some prefer to follow the customs of their new country, while others prefer to keep their own customs. Which one do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#112	Do you prefer to eat at home or eat at a restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#113	If you have money, would you prefer to buy a house or a business? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#114	If you were given an empty piece of land, would you rather use it to build a garden or a playground for children?	N/A

Question		speaking Question	Score
#1	Chemistry Department is planning to award scholarships to students who have received an average grade above 90%.	N/A	Start
#2	Children-tutoring Center	N/A
#3	New Coffee Shop	N/A
#4	New parking lot	N/A
#5	Privacy desks	N/A
#6	Coffee house construction	N/A
#7	Copy paper policy	N/A
#8	Green initiative campaign	N/A
#9	Converted rooms	N/A
#10	Electricity consumptions policy	N/A
#11	Mandatory Student Volunteer Program	N/A
#12	Mandatory computer course	N/A
#13	Fundamental computer cours	N/A
#14	New gym	N/A
#15	Sculpture class	N/A
#16	Freshmen residence policy	N/A
#17	Old auditorium	N/A
#18	New mandatory study seminar	N/A
#19	New tutoring system	N/A
#20	New studying area	N/A
#21	A new physics assignment requires students to select a chapter	N/A
#22	University plans to increase the school bus service and more reasonable bus routes	N/A
#23	A student wrote a letter to suggest University to cancel the TV in dorms.	N/A
#24	University plans to add a three-day fall break just before midterm in each fall semester.	N/A
#25	The campus clean-up day will occur on Monday, March 4th. Students are encouraged to spruce up the area around them to clear away the clutter.	N/A
#26	Library will provide lockers to a limited number of fourth-grade students.	N/A
#27	College students are not allowed to keep pets in the dormitories	N/A
#28	Radio station	N/A
#29	The shuttle service	N/A
#30	The new sculpture	N/A
#31	Change of breakfast menus	N/A
#32	The university choir	N/A
#33	Heating costs	N/A
#34	Converted rooms	N/A
#35	Radio station	N/A
#36	Artworks in the lobby	N/A

Question		speaking Question
#1	Paradox of Choice	N/A
#2	Establishing shots	N/A
#3	Altruism	N/A
#4	Revealing coloration	N/A
#5	Vertical migration	N/A
#6	Clinal variation	N/A
#7	Founder Effect	N/A
#8	Sunk costs	N/A
#9	Strategic alliance	N/A
#10	Diminishing returns	N/A
#11	Entertainment merchandising	N/A
#12	Inequity aversion	N/A
#13	Target marketing	N/A
#14	Opportunity cost	N/A
#15	Customer lock-in	N/A
#16	Display rules	N/A
#17	Illusion of transparency	N/A
#18	Self-fulfilling prophecy	N/A
#19	The emotional development in children	N/A
#20	Word framing	N/A
#21	Exposure therapy	N/A
#22	Halo Effect	N/A
#23	Familiarity principle	N/A
#24	Sweeping generalization	N/A
#25	Impact bias	N/A
#26	Negativity bias	N/A
#27	Source amnesia	N/A
#28	Behavior contract	N/A
#29	Insight learning	N/A
#30	Mental set	N/A
#31	Halo Error	N/A
#32	Cognitive Dissonance	N/A
#33	Implicit memory	N/A
#34	Internal attribution	N/A
#35	Peak-End rule	N/A
#36	Ergonomic design	N/A
#37	Majority influence	N/A
#38	Social interaction	N/A
#39	Groupthink	N/A
#40	Nonverbal Languages	N/A
#41	Behavior Modification	N/A
#42	Reward theory of attraction	N/A
#43	Behavior chaining	N/A

Question		speaking Question
#1	Family Dinner	N/A
#2	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#3	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#4	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#5	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#6	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#7	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#8	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#9	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#10	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#11	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#12	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#13	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#14	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#15	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#16	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#17	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#18	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#19	volunteer work	N/A
#20	Field Trip	N/A
#21	Attend an award ceremony	N/A
#22	Where is the class	N/A
#23	Sprained my wrist	N/A
#24	Study group	N/A
#25	Computer is broken	N/A
#26	Two required classes	N/A
#27	Apartment has broken pipes	N/A
#28	A female student needs to access needs access to electricity in order to finish her history paper in time	N/A
#29	A summer research position	N/A
#30	Attend an award ceremony	N/A
#31	Special exhibit at the museum tomorrow	N/A
#32	A male student's roommate is moving off campus next semester	N/A
#33	Choir concert	N/A
#34	Order class books ahead of time	N/A
#35	Receiving the first draft of the research paper	N/A
#36	Left the essay that is due today	N/A
#37	Teaching assignment	N/A
#38	Professor Green’s laboratory	N/A
#39	Actors cannot remember their lines.	N/A
#40	Spilling some soup on the research paper	N/A
#41	Bus schedule	N/A
#42	New apartment has no Internet access	N/A
#43	How to get the campus	N/A
#44	Go to a movie together	N/A

Question		speaking Question
#1	Practices to prevent erosion	N/A
#2	Benefits of animal domestication	N/A
#3	How the invention of photography had impacted on the development of painting	N/A
#4	Ritualization	N/A
#5	Parasitism	N/A
#6	Camouflage	N/A
#7	Biological clock	N/A
#8	How a frog can survive in the desert	N/A
#9	Ants	N/A
#10	Coevolution	N/A
#11	Moulting	N/A
#12	Animal congregation	N/A
#13	Venom	N/A
#14	Camel adaptations	N/A
#15	Physical adaptations that aids in a bird's migration.	N/A
#16	Benefits that worms provide to soil	N/A
#17	Why Insects making sounds	N/A
#18	Arctic butterfly	N/A
#19	Bird nests	N/A
#20	Eggs stay moist	N/A
#21	Passion-flower vine defense mechanism	N/A
#22	Adapt to dry climate in Africa	N/A
#23	Redwood trees	N/A
#24	Ozone Layer	N/A
#25	Geomagnetic Poles	N/A
#26	Wetland	N/A
#27	How Alpine adapt to survive harsh conditions	N/A
#28	Ecological Succession	N/A
#29	Forest fires	N/A
#30	Ecosystem restoration	N/A
#31	Fungi	N/A
#32	How a wildfire can benefit the forest's wildlife	N/A
#33	Supply and demand	N/A
#34	Logos	N/A
#35	Disadvantages to franchising	N/A
#36	Advantages to franchising	N/A
#37	Barriers to market entry	N/A
#38	Job enrichment and job enlargement	N/A
#39	Creep and Slump	N/A
#40	Geothermal energy	N/A
#41	Solifluction	N/A
#42	Snow Avalanches	N/A
#43	Canyons	N/A
#44	Co-adaptation	N/A
#45	Dunes	N/A
#46	Two types of slumps	N/A
#47	Oil Shale Environment Effects	N/A
#48	Discovering an invention	N/A
#49	Railroads	N/A
#50	Procedural memory and Declarative memory	N/A
#51	Memory gap	N/A
#52	Carbon capture techniques	N/A
#53	Role distancing	N/A
#54	Cultural Diffusion	N/A
#55	Franchising	N/A

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Question		writing Question
#1	Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#2	People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#3	A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position	N/A
#4	If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.	N/A
#5	It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#6	It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#7	It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#8	It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.	N/A
#9	What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#10	Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.	N/A
#11	You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is the one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.	N/A
#12	Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.	N/A
#13	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#14	If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.	N/A
#15	When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.	N/A
#16	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.	N/A
#17	Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#18	You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#19	Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#20	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#21	People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.	N/A
#22	You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice.	N/A
#23	Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not	N/A
#24	Which do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#25	Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#26	Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice	N/A
#27	People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#28	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 additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#29	A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either to go on vacation or to buy a car your friend has asked you for advice.	N/A
#30	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#31	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#32	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child`s success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#33	Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#34	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#35	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.	N/A
#36	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#37	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#38	Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#39	Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?	N/A
#40	Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position.	N/A
#41	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#42	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.	N/A
#43	Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer	N/A
#44	Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#45	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person`s childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person`s life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#46	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#47	Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#48	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#49	A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball or an animal) can contribute to a child`s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.	N/A
#50	Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice	N/A
#51	People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.	N/A
#52	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? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#53	How do movies or television influence people`s behaviour? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.	N/A
#54	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#55	Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#56	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.	N/A
#57	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.	N/A
#58	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.	N/A
#59	Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer	N/A
#60	Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#61	A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#62	Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#63	Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#64	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 housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#65	Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.	N/A
#66	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 choice.	N/A
#67	If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#68	If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#69	What do you want most in a friend - someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.	N/A
#70	Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.	N/A
#71	Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?	N/A
#72	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.	N/A
#73	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#74	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#75	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#76	Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#77	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#78	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.	N/A
#79	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. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#80	Some people trust their first impressions about a person`s character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person`s character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.	N/A
#81	Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer - items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.	N/A
#82	Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.	N/A
#83	What is the most important animal in your country? Why is this animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.	N/A
#84	Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing or medicine. What is the one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.	N/A
#85	People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#86	Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#87	Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response	N/A
#88	You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.	N/A
#89	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position	N/A
#90	Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parent's generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.	N/A
#91	We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.	N/A
#92	In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.	N/A
#93	Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#94	Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day`s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#95	Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#96	People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.	N/A
#97	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#98	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.	N/A
#99	Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.	N/A
#100	If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#101	Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.	N/A
#102	Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.	N/A
#103	Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#104	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.	N/A
#105	It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?	N/A
#106	Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#107	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#108	Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.	N/A
#109	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 learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.	N/A
#110	In future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.	N/A
#111	Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of student. Which do you prefer ? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#112	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.	N/A
#113	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#114	Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#115	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#116	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	N/A
#117	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	N/A
#118	Essay-15: Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.	N/A
#119	What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.	N/A
#120	What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#121	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 specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.	N/A
#122	In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the prompt.	N/A
#123	What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.	N/A
#124	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 reasons and examples to explain your position.	N/A
#125	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#126	Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#127	Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#128	The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#129	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 support your choice.	N/A
#130	Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#131	Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#132	Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#133	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#134	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#135	Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#136	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.	N/A
#137	Some people enjoy change and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.	N/A
#138	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer	N/A
#139	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#140	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer	N/A
#141	Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer	N/A
#142	It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.	N/A
#143	A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city. Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.	N/A
#144	A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#145	If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#146	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? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#147	You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.	N/A
#148	Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#149	Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.	N/A
#150	In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.	N/A
#151	Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#152	Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#153	It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.	N/A
#154	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.	N/A
#155	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.	N/A
#156	Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#157	Groups or organizations are an important part of some people's lives. Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.	N/A
#158	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion	N/A
#159	Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people`s lives. * automobiles * bicycles * airplanes Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#160	Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#161	Some people say 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.	N/A
#162	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#163	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#164	Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#165	What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.	N/A
#166	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#167	If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.	N/A
#168	The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.	N/A
#169	The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.	N/A
#170	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#171	Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.	N/A
#172	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 details.	N/A
#173	Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.	N/A
#174	You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.	N/A
#175	Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#176	Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.	N/A
#177	Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.	N/A
#178	A university plans to develop a new research centre in your country. Some people want a centre for business research. Other people want a centre for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centres do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.	N/A
#179	Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.	N/A
#180	Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.	N/A
#181	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.	N/A
#182	Essay_40	N/A
#183	If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.	N/A
#184	Your school has enough money to purchase either computer for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy - computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.	N/A

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#1	Sea otters	N/A	Start
#2	Chaco Greate House	N/A
#3	New Zealand	N/A
#4	Mima Mounds	N/A
#5	Ordovician Extinction	N/A
#6	North America	N/A
#7	Diprotodon	N/A
#8	Rembrandt	N/A
#9	Bust	N/A
#10	Endotherms	N/A
#11	Antlers	N/A
#12	Bioluminescence	N/A
#13	Mushrooms	N/A
#14	Blood Rain	N/A
#15	Fishing Restriction Method	N/A
#16	Wildlife Crossings	N/A
#17	Encyclopedias	N/A
#18	International Organization	N/A
#19	EAS	N/A
#20	Social Media	N/A
#21	Teamwork	N/A
#22	Workweek	N/A
#23	Lake Powell	N/A
#24	Chevalier	N/A
#25	Roman Empire	N/A
#26	The Great Depression	N/A
#27	Folic Acid	N/A
#28	Hydrogen-based fuel-cell Engines	N/A
#29	Peat	N/A
#30	Coal Burning	N/A
#31	Nuclear Energy	N/A
#32	Solar Energy	N/A

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