a. Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
       b. Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."

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3.   Describe the advantages of planning your career goals.

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4.   Students should study only subjects in their majors. State whether you agree
      or disagree and support your argument with examples.

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5.   In recent years, high technology and the use of computers have entered into
      almost every part of modern life. State whether you think this is beneficial or
      damaging to people and say why. Provide clear examples to support your
      position.

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6.   In some cultures, marriages are arranged by parents. In other cultures, a
      person's company helps the employee to find a future husband or wife. State
      whether you believe arranged marriages are better than non-arranged marriages.
      Support your position with examples.

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7.   Pesticides have been used to control insects that eat or kill food crops such
      as rice or oranges. Discuss whether you think that the use of pesticides should
      be allowed or should be stopped. Support your argument with clear examples.

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8.   Describe the impact that two recent inventions have had on your life. Clearly
      state what the inventions are and how they have changed your life.

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9.   People all over the world spend time watching television. In some countries,
      watching television has replaced more active pastimes such as sports or
      visiting with friends. Discuss whether television watching has had a good or
      bad effect on society. Provide clear examples to support your opinion.

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10. In many modern countries, the size of the average family has gotten smaller
      in recent years. Describe both the advantage and disadvantage of having a
      small family.

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11. Describe the advantages of maintaining your cultural traditions for you and
      your society. Provide clear examples of the advantages for each.

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12. Many common goods, such as baskets and rope, which used to be
      produced by hand are now mass-produced in factories. Describe the effects,
      both beneficial and harmful, that this has had on society.

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13. In some countries, only men join the army. In other countries women are
      allowed to enter the military or may even be required to. Decide whether you
      think both males and females should serve together in the military and why.

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14. Many animals are used for scientific research to test new medicine before
      the medicine is tested on people. Some people agree with this practice.
      Others disagree. Describe whether you agree or disagree. Give your reasons.

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15. In some countries, employment is a lifetime contract. An employee is retained,
      or kept, on the job for life. In other countries, employees are let go to save
      money for the company. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both
      lifetime employment and letting workers go. In your opinion, which is better?

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16. Most modern governments and industries keep records about people in their
      computer files. Some people say that this is good because it is efficient.
      Others say it is harmful because this information is private. Describe whether
      you think this use of computers is beneficial or harmful and explain why.

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17. In some societies the individual is more important than the group and feels
      comfortable acting alone. In other societies people feel more comfortable
      making decisions in groups. Which do you think is better and why.

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18. Many people argue that being the oldest child in the family is the best
      position. Others argue that being the youngest (or the middle or the only)
      child is also the best. Based on your observations and/or your own
      experiences, explain which family position is best and why.

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19. In some countries students are tested in high school to determine whether
      they should go on to train for a job or go on to the university. Do you think
      this would be a good idea in your country? Why or why not?

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20. Some people prefer a job that pays a high salary even though it may be
      very difficult or competitive. Others prefer to have an easier job eve if the
      salary is not that high. Explain which type of job you prefer and why.

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