Limit: 15 – 20 sentences. 2. Write a letter to discuss in the school newspaper on the following: “What is the most important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples t

Limit: 15 – 20 sentences

2. Write a letter to discuss in the school newspaper on the following: “What is the most 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. ” Limit: 15 – 20 sentences

3. Write an essay on the following topic “A proverb says: “A half-truth is a whole lie. ” Limit: 15 – 20 sentences

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		On New Year’s Eve, many people reflect on what happened in the past year and look forward to the new one. What will you remember about 2019? Is there anything you wish you could have changed in 2020? What do you want to accomplish in 2020?
	Every generation of people develop different characteristics due to the influence of different events, technologies, and people in their lifetimes. Summarize events that you believe define your generation and why. Compare your generation to older generations. What are some potential misunderstandings?
		Some people say “Time is money. ” Time is an important concept but is treated differently within different cultures. In your opinion, how valuable is time? In what ways may time be likened to money? Do you believe there is enough time in the day to accomplish everything? Compare the importance of punctuality within different cultures; how important is being on-time in your culture? Why do you think so?
	It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books. ” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
	People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Give specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
	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. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
		Things like opera, ballet and theatre are considered high culture while television, video games and comic books are considered low culture. Evaluate the accuracy of such a judgment. Which types of such activities do you prefer and why? Do you think certain cultural activities are inherently better than others or is it a matter of taste?
		Some people say that the best preparation for life is learning to work with others and be cooperative. Others take the opposite view and say that learning to be competitive is the best preparation. In life you are sometimes required to collaborate with people whom you do not like or agree with. Share your thoughts. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
		You have been asked to suggest improvements to a park that you have visited. This might be a city park, or a national park. What improvements would you make? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.
	People often talk about the weather. Do you think it is due to customs and traditions or the weather really matters much for people? How does the weather impact our decisions every single day (health, mood, clothes)? What’s your attitude to it?
	Do you like schooling? Describe the way you study? What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.
	Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch: our senses are absolutely essential for interacting with our world. If you had to give up all of our senses except for one, which onewould you keep? Evaluate this sense and describe why it is the most important sense to you.
	Is it important to live in a place where there is diversity? How would you explain diversity to a person who has lived in a homogenous society where everyone looks the same? What examples can you give to explain this?
	People work because they need money to live. What are the other reasons that people work? Can work be a pleasure? Tell about the work of your dreams.
	People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life: some people read, some exercise, others work in their gardens. What is the way you reduce stress?
	Awards and prizes are given for excellence in various fields. Do these awards and prizes serve a useful purpose? What kind of award would you give to your teachers/parents?
	Throughout the world, visiting zoos is a popular way to have fun and observe animals, but have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of the fence?
	Is it good to express emotions? Why? Do you think that crying is a sign of weakness? Do you think that men and boys should be taught to hide their tears?
	Many people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Give examples.
	Many people treat their parents as friends rather than as parents. Others prefer to stay set in the traditional roles of parents and children. Which do you prefer and why? Use details and examples in your decision.

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