1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It is wise to ban children’s use and play of electronic devices, because it is negative for their social development.

2. Do you prefer to accept a job that pays well or a job that offers higher personal satisfaction but doesn't pay well?

3. A teacher is going to give a student some feedback. Which way do you think would be a better way? To meet this student face to face or to write some comments?

4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It's more difficult for people today to save money than their grandparents when they were young?

5. Do you prefer to be taught by experienced teachers or new teachers who have just finished their training?

6. Your university is planning to film all large lecturees and put them on the university website. Do you agree or disagree with this plan and why?

7. Some people enjoy participating in performances such as theatrical plays or musical concerts. Others prefer to be in the audience watching the performance. Which do you prefer?

8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is important to know the history of the city that you live in?

9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement？Students should have a one-year vacation before they attend universities.

10. Some companies are controversial and criticized for their business practices. Do you think it is acceptable for people to take jobs at such companies, even if the jobs pay well? Explain why or why not.

11. Some people like to attend a live performance or live sporting event, while others prefer to stay at home and watch it on TV or other electronic devices. Which do you prefer?

12. Some people like to make decision by themselves while other people prefer to ask others for help such as family and friends. Which do you prefer and why?

13. Do you agree with the following statement? To lead a happy life, someone must like his or her job.

14. When visiting a museum that allows photography, some people like to take photographs of the exhibits they see. Others prefer to simply look at the exhibits and do not take photographs. Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

15. In college, some students tend to regularly review their notes, while others like to review their notes just before tests. State your choice and explain why.

16. Do you think government should spend money saving the endangered animals or the money has to come from private sources?

17. Some students prefer to receive a grade for a that is based on many short assignments. Others prefer to receive a grade that is based on one or two long assignments. Which do you think is better and why?

18. Because of the increasing popularity of entertainment technology, fewer people are taking the time to read books for pleasure.

19. It is always best to state your honest opinion, even when you know that others disagree.

20. To promote academic success, your university is considering a new policy that would limit the number of hours per week that students can spend working on university jobs. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.

21. People living in the countryside are more friendly to neighbors than urban dwellers.

22. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Athletes do not deserve the high salary they're paid.

23. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?We should not try to help our friends with their problems unless they ask for our help.

24. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People’ s social skills have declined as their use of technology has increased. Explain why. Use specific details and examples in your response.

25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents should encourage their kids to become popular in school.

26. Some people believe old people should not take risk and participate in adventurous events as the young people. Do you agree? Why?

27. Your university plans to allow people from the local community to attendes for free, but they will not receive a grade in the course or feedback on assignments. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?

28. Some professors allow students who have not done well on graded assignments during a course to do additional assignments in order to improve their overall course grade.Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not. Use details and examples to support your opinion.

29. When having trouble with their schoolwork, some students like to form a study group to discuss with other students who have the same problems. Other students choose to get a tutor who specializes in that area to help them. Which do you prefer?

30. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Parents shoulddiscourage their children from choosing a career that is competitive such as sports or entertainment which are less likely to make them successful.

31. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should be friends with their children

32. Your university is going to give out a scholarship of $5000. Who do you think should receive the scholarship, students with high academic performance or students that need financial aid?

33. When having an assignment or project to do, some people prefer to finish it long before the due date; others prefer to start doing it right before the deadline. Whichone do you prefer and why?

34. Some people prefer to have friends who share the same opinions or beliefs about the world as they do. Other people prefer to have friends who have opinions or beliefs about the world that are different from their own. Which do you think is better? Explain why.

35. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: People from ordinary or even poor families can be really good government leaders? Why or why not?