Children from a big family always have better communication skills than children from

a small family.
・If you are raised in a big family, that means you are making a little communication with
your family members.
→For instance, I have two older brothers and I often communicate with them. Through the
communication, I was able to improve my communication skills.
If I had not had two brothers, I would not have talked that much.
・If you are living with many family members, naturally you tend to have a lot of arguments
→ In order to solve or avoid the arguments, you have to think and process itself will improve
your communication skills.
→I often argued with my brothers and I always was thinking about problems.

Some people say that childhood is the best time in a person’s life. Other people disagree.
What is your opinion? Explain why. (TPO54)
I disagree with the opinion for following two reasons.
・being a child is tedious cuz he is not mature enough to pursue his dream.
- e.g. when I was young, I was dreaming of becoming a baseball player.
However, my parents did not allow me to play baseball to avoid getting hurt.
・As an adult, I can totally support myself.
- e.g. I have a job now.
The salary of which allows me to not only pay for necessary expenses in life, but also buy
what I want and gifts for people I like.
- Therefore, I can do whatever I want and take responsibly for my decision.

When some people have a little extra money, they like to spend it right away on
something they enjoy. Others prefer to save the extra money. Which do you like to do?
Explain why.(TPO53)
If I have a little extra money, I would prefer to save money.
・Savings will help you deal with the future emergency.
→For instance, I used to save income that I earned from my part-time job.
→Right now, I am a college student, and that money help me pay expensive tuition.
If I had not saved that much money, I would not be able to pay school tuition fees.
・I would like to use savings for traveling.
→This is because a trip can expand your horizons by giving you opportunities to interact
with local people and be exposed to the culture.

State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your
reasons, using specific details in your explanation.People are more likely to enjoy
themselves at concerts or films if they go with a group of friends.(52)
・you can have more comprehensive understanding about concerts or films because you can
exchange opinions with other people.
→When I was a high school student, I preferred going to the cinema with my friends. After
that, we went to the cafe and talked about the lesson of the movie.
→Through the communication, I gained a better understanding of movies.

・Moreover, you can develop special bond with your friends.

→Through the communication about the film, I was able to know what my friends like and
we were able to know more about each other.
If I had not gone to the movies with my friends, I would not have been able to make strong
friendships.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to vote.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
・a lot of teenagers are still not cultured enough to take responsibilities.
- My cousin, who is 17 right now. He is Turing 18 next year, but he already caused many
troubles, like being late for school.

・They cannot make logical-decision because they are just graduating from high school, so
they do not know much about politics.
→When I was eighteen, I voted for a election. But I did not know about candidates and what
is like to vote someone., so I voted for a man who I saw on TV.

Some people like having a wide variety of friends and acquaintances they can spend
time with. Others like to spend most of their free time with the same small group of
close friends. Which do you prefer? Explain why.（50）
・Since I'm extroverted person and if I spend with new people, I am exhilarated.
→ Having conversations with them makes me satisfied. Hanging out with the same group is
tedious for me.

・I can expand my perspectives.

- Being exposed to many people and exchange ideas with them can enrich my mind and give
me the new sense of value.
- Therefore, I can also obtain new thoughts and widen my horizons.

Some teachers think that it is important for students to sit in assigned seats, that is, to
sit in the same place every day in class.Other teachers think that students should be
allowed to choose where they will sit, and they allow them to sit in different seats on
different days.Which do you think is better? Explain why.（49）
・If students were allowed to select their seats by themselves, they would choose to sit next to
close friends.
→As a result, they probably do not stop talking about random stuff, which is can be a
distraction to the classes.
(Talking random topics should take place after the class, not in the middle of the class.)

・From teacher’s perspectives, classroom seating arrangements are beneficial since they can
help teachers learn their student’s names quickly.
→For instance, my teacher easily knew who is sitting where and recognize faces faster when
we sat in order of student numbers.

Some people like to shop in large grocery stores and department stores. Other people
prefer to shop in small specialty stores or shops. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
・large stores are convenient and time-saving
- They deal in a wide variety of goods in large department stores, so you could buy almost
everything you need without going store to store.
You can save your energy and time.

・there are more modes of entertainments in large stores.

→For instance, they provide us with innumerable services like restaurants, movie theater,
cafes. which allows me to enjoy all day.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

In the future, people will read fewer books than they do toady.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
・With the advent of smartphones, more people than ever will use smartphones, because
smartphones are handy and there are many kinds of social media, like twitter or Instagram
and games.
→For instance, before I had a smartphone, I used to take and read books everywhere.
→However, now I spend all the time just surfing the net.

・ Moreover smartphones are more convenient to get information than reading book.
→They cover much more information and people can have access to website in any situation
as long as you have connection.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today have healthier
lifestyles than people did 100 years ago. Use specific examples and details to support
your opinion.
・People today have supplements, which leads to an increased level of total nutrient intake
because Some nutrients are difficult to take by eating foods.
- e.g. For instance, I take supplements include vitamins, zinc, which give me more energy.
I can achieve a balance nutrient from food and supplements.

・More people can easily get exercises just by going to the gym right now.
- The number of gyms is increasing and they become more accessible for everyone.
-there are several gyms near my house. So I go to the gym almost every day to maintain my
body and reduce stress.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Artists and musicians are
important to a society. Use details and examples to explain your answer.(45)
・People can make friends through arts and music.
→When I was a high school student, I and one of my classmates have a similar taste in
music.
→We talked a lot about musicians, which allowed us to become close friend.

・Art and music can make you extremely joyful and can have a huge effect on our mood.
-e.g When my stress is high, I listen to relaxing and calming music that eases the mind.
By doing so, I can stay positive and reduce stress.

Some people believe that primary schools should no longer teach children how to write
by hand, and instead should spend time teaching them how to type on a computer.
Other people believe that it is still important for schools to teach children to have good
handwriting. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.(44)
・Not all students can afford computers, so those students cannot have enough opportunity to
practice typing on a computer.
- As a result, they feel they are left behind and they do not feel a sense of community because
there is a possibility they cannot keep up with classes.

・computers has a detrimental effect on students’ health.

- Staring at screens for long time hurt student’s eyes.
- According to some studies, children’s eye absorb more blue light than adults.
- It may disrupt their sleeping quality.

Some students attend college full-time, while others attend college part-time. Which do
you think is better? Explain why.(43)
・Students can become more dedicated to their studies.
- For example, they obtain not only academic skills, but also a lot of practical skills, like data
processing.
- These types of skills will bring them better employment opportunities in the future.

・Attending college full time allows students to meet new people every day.
- Knowing many people can expand your horizons. And it is helpful for getting a good job
after graduation, so a large amount of college experience is good for both personal and
professional reasons.

Some people prefer living in a big city. Other people prefer living in the countryside,
away from urban areas. Which do you think is better? Explain why, using specific
details in your explanation.（42）
・large cities offer more modes of entertainments.
-e.g. urban areas have a plethora of museums and restaurants, which allows you to be
exposed to wide variety of culture.

・They offer much more opportunities to meet new people.

-large cities attract many people and thus provides opportunities to interact with different
people.
→Consequently, you can widen your horizons.

Some people believe it is important for universities to provide funding for student
entertainment, such as movies or concerts on campus. Others believe that university
money should only be used for academic purposes. Which view do you agree with?
Explain why.(41)
・Students would be distracted by those entertainment or recreation activities if universities
provide funding for student entertainment,
- As a result, students cannot concentrate on their studies.
- Student entertainment could lower students’ grades and it can be a distraction for school.

・The most important purpose of universities is to do research.

- so, Universities should spend money for providing places like more facilities with professor,
scientists.
- By doing that, they can dive into their interests of specific field and make breakthroughs.

Some people think that materials printed on paper, such as books and newspapers, will
one day be replaced by electronic versions of those materials. Others believe that
printed materials will always be popular. Which point of view do you agree with?
Explain why.(40)
・Electronic versions of books and newspapers have detrimental effects on our health.
- For instance, staring at screens for long time hurt student’s eyes because Digital screens
emit harmful blue light.
- It may decrease sleep quality.
・Printed/bound books are more adaptable.
- For example, I usually use printed one when I study. It is because It is much easier for me to
write down memos and underline important parts. In other words, printed books are more
flexible.

If you were given the choice of a school or work assignment, would you prefer to write a
long report or give a speech in front of a large group of people? Use details and
examples to explain your choice.（39）
・giving a speech in front of large group of people can significantly boost your confidence
because you have to overcome insecurities that accompany a speech.
- For example, I made a presentation in front of classmates at college. After that, I realized
that I got more confidence.

・Giving a speech can improve communication skills.

- When you write a speech, you have to think carefully about the best framework, persuasive
strategy. The process itself improves communication skills.
- For instance, I always think how to present my ideas in an organized and coherent manner,
(and to defend your views to others.)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

It is more enjoyable for students to read works of fiction (such as novels and stories)
than nonfiction.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.(38)
・fiction can improve creativity.
- When I read novels, I imagine every detail such as what characters like to be, what a line
they said means.
-we imagine character’s longings and frustrations, guise at their hidden motives by putting
yourself in the shoes of them.
- you can (improve your ability to figure out the thoughts and feelings of others.)

・fiction strengthens our problem-solving skills.

- Novels often tell story by presenting with problems and discovering solutions to their
problems.
- So, you can think what you would do if you were in the story.
- For instance, when I was young, I read a lot of novels. Each time, when characters faced the
issues, I wonder what I would have done differently.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students will learn more if the teacher is kind and friendly.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.(37)
・Students can learn how to communicate with adults if the teacher is friendly.
They are more likely to communicate with kind teachers.
- For instance, when I was a high school student, my teacher was so friendly that I often
communicated with him.
Through the communication, I was able to improve my communication skills. If I had not had
a kind teacher, I would not have been able to improve my communication skills.
・polite teachers will be willing to help their students study they prefer to guide students to
find the answers, not criticizing them
- I can ask my teacher whenever I have a question without any sense of restraint. As a result,
I was able to grasp many things.

Some people buy food that is already prepared. Other people buy fresh food and
prepare meals themselves. Which do you prefer? Explain why, using details and
examples in your answer.(36)
・homemade meal is better for our health because prepared foods are high in fat and calories.
- However, when we cook at home, we can cook with low-fat and low-calories ingredients
and control what we eat.
- Thus, we can have a balanced diet.

•preparing meals at home helps me reduce stress.

- I usually spend my time studying all day long, so when I got back home, I feel exhausted.
- However, when I cook, the process itself clear my head and get stress away.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

university’s academic reputation is the most important thing a student should consider
in deciding which university to attend.
Use examples and details to support your opinion.(35)
・You can meet prospective students at university with high academic reputation.
- Academic reputation attracts many diligent students, even professors, which provides
opportunities to interact those people.
- Therefore, you can learn a lot of things.

・High university’s academic reputation often leads us to a better career in the future.
- Many companies may seek graduates from top universities because they think that they
students are trustworthy.
- For instance, my father graduated from Tokyo university, which is the best uni in Japan.
After graduation, my father got into the large company because he graduated from top uni.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Private cars should not be allowed in the city centers of large cities.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.(34)
・Banning private cars is beneficial to the environment because gases emitted by those cars
contributes to air pollution.
- People should use public transportation like subways, or bicycles.
- By doing so, the city centers will be much cleaner.

・if there are too many cars in the city center, it will cause traffic jams.
-Traffic jams brigs lots of troubles to citizens like being late for work and occupy too much
space.
- It can destroy beautiful and neat environment of community.

Do you think that eating healthy food is easier or more difficult today than it was 40 or
50 years ago? Use examples and details to support your answer.（33）
・Nowadays, people have more options when buying food.
- For instance, I choose organic vegetables grown by local farmers, which contain fewer toxic
substances.
- Therefore, we can have a balanced diet.

・we can have easy access to food delivery platform in the internet.
-e.g. I often use Uber eats, which connects me with a broad range of local restaurants and
food that offer healthy foods.
-Therefore, people even in the rural areas can easily eat nutrient-dense foods by just ordering
such foods.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Children should receive money for doing household tasks such as cleaning.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion. (32)
・Children are willing to voluntarily devote energy to the family if they receive money.
-i.g. when I was a child, I did a lot of household chores to get money because I wanted to buy
more snacks.
- If I had not gained money, I would not have done tasks so much.

・it teaches children the value of working for money.

- When I received money, I realized how hard it is to gain money in return for tasks. Through
this experience, I learned the importance of money.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Parents should be involved in the process of helping their children to choose a career.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.(30)
・our parents have more experience than we do when looking for a job.
- For instance, when I chose my job, I talked with my parents. They can consider about not
only a career, but also salary, location, promotion based on their experience. So, they helped
me from getting in the wrong way.
If it had not been for my parents, I would not have been able to work in a good company.

・Parents know you better than you cuz they take care of their children all the time.
- My parents always see me objectively, and give me beneficial advice about which career is
suitable for me.

Some people like to study in public places where there are other people around. Others
prefer to study in places where there are few or no people around. Which kind of place
do you prefer? Explain why.(29)
・I can focus more on studies in a quiet place because they have limited distractions.
-e.g. In my test period, I usually go to the library because there are few people and they keep
quiet.
Therefore, I am able to concentrate so much more which in turn make studying much less
stressful and achieve my academic goals within less time.
・Studying in a reduced distraction zone can help me reinforce my memory.
-I usually remember information by reading it aloud, so I prefer studying in my room.
-In this way, I can maximize my efficiency in studying.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To protect the health of young children, advertisements for candy and junk food should
not be shown on television.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.(28)
・Children are susceptible to advertising, which promotes health problems, like obesity.
- For instance, when I was a child, I saw ads about candy. So, i though candy is good for my
body, and I ate a lot of candy. In turn I gained a lot of weight.

・Some studies show that after seeing advertisements, children are likely to eat junk foods.
By eating an excess of sweetened foods can lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems.
In the worst case scenario, it would cause them to die.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should be involved in
the process of helping their children to choose a university.
Use specific reasons and details in your response.（27）
・our parents have more experience than we do when choosing a university
- For instance, when I chose a university, I talked with my parents. They can consider about
not only a university itself but also future career and location based on their experience. So,
they helped me from getting in the wrong way.
If it had not been for my parents, I would not have been able to choose the best university for
me.

・Parents know you better than you cuz they take care of their children all the time.
- My parents always see me objectively, and give me beneficial advice about what university
is suitable for me.

Some people do not enjoy shopping and shop only when they have a specific purchase to
make. Others like to go shopping for pleasure whether or not they have something to
buy. Which do you prefer and why?(25)
・Shopping helps me reduce stress.
- I usually spend my time studying all day long, so when I got back home, I feel exhausted.
- By shopping can clear my head and get stress away.

・just going shopping makes me feel satisfied.

- I kill my time by going shopping and just trying on designer clothing. Plus, I can keep up
with fashion trends by talking with salesperson, which makes me feel fulfillment.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Students benefit more from classes with a large number of students than they do from
smaller classes.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.（24）

・small classes improve relationships between teachers and students because teachers
can recognize their students’ face and names faster in small classes.
- For instance, I took a class with only 10 students and my professor remembered everyone in
the first week.
- Consequently, I talked a lot of things with my teacher and got along with each other.
・Students can remember a greater portion of materials because they can get actively involved
in small classes.
- For example, I often answered questions from my teacher because there were few people in
my classes.
- As a result, I was able to remember even tiny details in the textbook.

・In small classes, students can improve their communication skills because they are more
likely to talk with teachers.
For example, when I took a small class, I often talked with my teacher.
Through communication, I was able to improve my communication skills.

If I had not taken that class, I would not have talked that much. or I would not have learned
how to communicate with other people.

Some people enjoy spending their free time alone in activities such as reading, thinking,
or writing. Others enjoy spending their free time in shared activities with other people.
Which do you prefer and why?(23)
・Since I'm extroverted person and if I spend with new people, I am exhilarated.
→ For instance, I usually go to movies with my friends. After that, we go to the cafe and
talked about the movie, which makes me feel satisfied.

・I can expand my perspectives when I spend my free time with my friends.

- Being exposed to people and exchange ideas with them can enrich my mind and give me the
new sense of value.
- Therefore, I can also obtain new thoughts and widen my horizons.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. Children should be required to
learn practical skills in school, such as cooking or personal finance, in addition to
academic subjects.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.(22)
•practical skills such as cooking help students reduce stress from studying.
- I usually spend my time studying all day long , so when I got back home, I feel exhausted.
- However, when I cook, the process itself clear my head and get stress away.

・Practical skills can make students' life easier.

- For instance, I took a class that taught me how to cook.
- Right now, as a college student, I cook all by myself and the skill I gained in high school
helps me a lot. Many students will attend
- If I had not took a cooking class, I would not be able to make dishes.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Your friends are the most
important influence in your life. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.(21)
・I believe that my parents are more crucial for two reasons.
・our parents have more experience than my friends.
- For instance, when I chose my job, I talked with my parents. They can consider about not
only a career, but also salary, location, promotion based on their experience. So, they helped
me from getting in the wrong way.
If it had not been for my parents, I would not have been able to work in a good company.
・Parents are always by my side no matter what.
-when I enrolled in high school, I was introverted person, so I was not able to get along with
my classmates.
However, my parents encourage me every day and I was able to socialize with them.
- Then, I made close friends and I adapted in the new environment.
- If it had not been for parents’ support, I couldn’t have enjoyed school life.

Some people prefer to learn about current events from watching television news
programs. Others prefer to read about current events in newspapers or on the Internet.
Which do you think is better: watching the news or reading the news? Explain why.(20)
When it comes to finding about the news of what is going on in our world, I want details and
facts.

・Television presents us with the audio and visual details.

- Television allows us to have visual proof of the incident which can be more trustworthy
whereas newspaper isn't always proving.
・television offers more options of news.
- I am fond of making choices.
- For instance, if one channel news does not provide the news I am intrested, I can always change
the channel.
- Also, while newspapers offer me the news from one point of view, I can try many channels to
obtain comprehensive and objective information.

More and more people are buying items on the Internet and from magazines or
catalogs. Other people prefer shopping in a store. Which do you prefer and why?(19)
・Since I am introverted person, I do not want to care about how I appear to others.
- I usually buying clothes on the internet because I do not have to talk with salesperson.

・Online shopping is more convenient and time-saving.

- If you go shopping, you will go to several stores, so you will get tired and you waste a lot
of time.
- But you can compare the same product from the different stores at the same time.
- Therefore, you can save your time.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

It is important to learn about other cultures.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.(18)
・Learning about other cultures can expand my perspectives by being exposed to a new thing.
-For instance, when I took trip to Australia for the first time, they were friendly and they said
hello to strangers on the street. That culture is different from my country, so I gained a new
sense of value.
・It enhances effective communication because you became comfortable with talking with
people from other cultures.
- For example, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Canada.
- before that, I learned about Canadian culture like the root of where they came from.
- As a result, I talked a lot about it with people and got along with them.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your
reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
Students should not be allowed to bring cell phones (mobile phones) into the classroom.
(17)
・Cell phones are distraction for students in classroom.
- Since there are plenty of interesting applications on cell phones, students cannot resist
the temptation to use cell phones.
- For instance, when I keep my smartphone nearby while studying, shortly after, I found
myself scrolling Instagram.

・Cell phones decrease problem-solving skills because they can use their cell phones to get
the answer.
- Thus, they may tend to just cheat the information on the internet.
- By doing so, they have fewer opportunities to think through.

Some people who unexpectedly receive a large amount of money spend it on practical
things, while others spend it for pleasure only. Which do you think is better and why?
(16)
・Spending money for pleasure can reduce stress.
- For instance, I usually study all day, so when I got home I am exhausted.
- However, I can forget stress by purchasing a lot of clothes, which makes me feel a sense of
fulfillment.

・Experiencing pleasure can help you grow as a person.

-For example, I like to spend my money on traveling.
- Traveling provides me with the opportunity to meet many people with different
backgrounds, so I can learn a lot and broaden my horizons.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

It is important to remember and learn from the past. Use details and examples to
explain your opinion.(15)
・Knowledge from the past is unforgettable.
- For example, I used to miscalculate when I was an elementary student.
- Since then, whenever I calculate, that mistake comes back to my mind and I carefully
calculate and I no longer make mistakes.

・Learning from the past is useful because history repeats itself.

-years ago, Influenza pandemic spread across a country. The government was able to deal
with it by locking down the country.
Nowadays, COVID19 has spread all over the world and thanks to the lessons from that
experience, we can manage the virus by locking down my country.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One of the best ways to learn is
by making mistakes. Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.(14)
・You can learn whether what you did is wrong from mistakes.
- I used to memorize for exams by writing down what I studied. However, I did not get a
good grade. Then, I began memorizing by saying aloud, my grade was improving. Through
this experience, I realized that writing down to memorize does not fit for me.

・ Knowledge from mistakes is more unforgettable.

- For example, I used to miscalculate when I was an elementary student.
- Since then, whenever I calculate, that mistake comes back to me and I carefully calculate
and I no longer make mistakes.

When looking for information for a research project, some students prefer to get their
information mainly from the Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials
such as books and academic journals. Which do you prefer, and why?(13)
・There are lot of unreliable websites on the internet because anyone can edit the information.
- However, printed materials are written by academically renowned authors, so they are more
accurate.

・The Internet decreases problem-solving skills.

- Students can use the internet to easily get the answer. So they tend to cheat the information.
- By doing so, they have fewer opportunities to think deeply.

Some people believe it's essential for a person's education to learn to play a musical
instrument. Others don't believe music education is important. Which view do you
agree with? Explain why.(12)
・Music help us reduce stress.
- e.g. I usually spend my free time playing the piano because sounds on piano make me feel
relaxed and forget stress from studying.

-Therefore, students can get rid of the stress by playing music.

・Students can find their talent through music education.
-my sister always got good marks on music while she failed academic subjects.
- So, she found that music is suitable for her and she practiced a lot, she was able to enroll
uni, majoring in music.

Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever television
programs they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the
television programs their children watch. Which do you agree with? Explain why.（11）
・Some Tv programs can undermine their morally.
-For instance, my brother used to watch violet programs when he was a child.
- As a result, he became more aggressive because he mimicked what he saw on TV.
- Prolonged expose to violence can pervert their mind and undermine their morality which
will lead to an increase in violent behavior.

・Children are susceptible to advertising on TV, which promotes health problems, like
obesity.
- For instance, when I was a child, I saw ads about candy. So, I though candy is good for my
body, and I ate a lot of candy. In turn I gained a lot of weight.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to
explain your answer. All children should be required to learn a second language in
school.（10）
・it will lead them to a better career in the future.
-For instance, I took English class at high school. So my speaking skill improved a lot. As a
result, I was able to get into a large company because there are few people speaking English
in a company.
- if I had not taken English class, I would not have worked in the company.

・Students can expand their perspectives by talking with people from other countries.
-For instance, I went to Korea a year ago. Before my trip, I memorized Korean words and
phrases.
- Consequently, I was comfortable talking with people in Korea and learned from their
cultures.

Some people think that family members are the most important influence on young
adults. Others believe that friends are the most important influence. Which do you
agree with? Explain why.(9)
・our parents have more experience than my friends.
- For instance, when I chose my job, I talked with my parents. They can consider about not
only a career, but also salary, location, promotion based on their experience. So, they helped
me from getting in the wrong way.
If it had not been for my parents, I would not have been able to work in a good company.

・Parents are always by my side no matter what.

-when I enrolled in high school, I was introverted person, so I was not able to get along with
my classmates.
However, my parents encourage me every day and I was able to socialize with them.
- Then, I made close friends and I adapted in the new environment.
- If it had not been for parents’ support, I couldn’t have enjoyed school life.

Some people enjoy taking risks and trying new things Others are not adventurous: they
are cautious and prefer to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better?
Explain why.(8)
・Trying new things can boost my confidence.
- When I was a high school student, I had the opportunity to give a speech in front of the
whole school.
- I was introverted person, though, through this experience, I overcame my insecurities,
which provided me confidence.

・Getting out of your comfort zone, you can grow as a person.

-For example, when I was 10, I made myself going on a trip all alone.
-My parents said it is too dangerous, but this experience provided the opportunity to interact
with local people and widen my horizons.
-After that trip, I found myself mature.

State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your
reasons, using specific details in your explanation. Learning through online courses is
more effective than learning in the traditional classroom setting.(7)
・Online courses decrease communication skills because students have fewer opportunity
to talk with people.
-For instance, when I took English online courses, I only chatted with my teacher, not asking
directly. Moreover, I did not see another students’ face, so we did not talk at all.

・Learning through online courses requires a lot of self-discipline because you are not being
watched.
- For instance, When I took classes online, even I tried focusing on materials, shortly after, I
found myself scrolling Instagram.
- for students who do not have strong motivation, they might put off the class, and
get distracted, doing something else.

Some people have one career throughout their lives. Other people do different kinds of
work at different points in their lives. Which do you think is better? Explain why.(6)
・Changing careers is more exciting because you can do things that you have never done
before.
-For instance, I worked at school as a teacher for the last 30 years. But I was tired of teaching
the same topic every day.
-So I changed my job to salesperson, which makes me feel satisfied. Because the job itself is
fresh and stimulating.

・you can broaden my horizons.

- being exposed to many types of people can enrich my mind and give new sense of values
and I can widen my horizons.
- Immersing myself in the new environment will teach me many things and give the
opportunity to have a pleasant experience, which I would not otherwise.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Why or why not? Use details
and examples to explain your answer.It is more important to study math or science than
it is to study art or literature.(5)
I disagree with the opinion and I believe that studying art or literature is equally crucial.
- Many people put more emphasis on science or math because you can consider plenty of
lucrative jobs.
- However, the point is that it is always better to do something you are interested in.
- If you choose career only based on salary, you will not feel rewarding.
- Therefore, we should respect more students’ interests、if they get interested in arts, they
should study art or literature.

・Arts can help you reduce the stress.

I paint something to reduce the stress.
if they learn about how to study art, it will help them deal with the stress.

Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some people
still prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain
why.(4)
・Online courses decrease communication skills because students have fewer opportunity
to talk with people.
-For instance, when I took English online courses, I only chatted with my teacher, not asking
directly. Moreover, I did not see another students’ face, so we did not talk at all.
・Learning through online courses requires a lot of self-discipline because you are not being
watched.
- For instance, When I took classes online, even I tried focusing on materials, shortly after, I
found myself scrolling Instagram.
- for students who do not have strong motivation, they might put off the class, and
get distracted, doing something else.

Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it is

better to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.（3）
・When students work together in group, they can create more effective solutions.
-For example, I worked on presentation in a small group at college. We exchanged a lot of
ideas and opinions, which I did not come up with.
Through discussions, I gained a lot of unique ideas and created more effective presentation.
-If I had not worked in a group, I would not have made great presentaions.
・We can improve communication skills because we naturally go through long
discussions and group interactions.
- Therefore, students think how to convey their ideas concisely. The process itself
improves communication skills.
-When I work in a group, I always think about how to talk clearly and concisely.

Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get
a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a
deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is
better for students and why?(2)
・Broad education brings them better employment opportunities in the future.
-For instance, I took accounting and biochemistry and economic classes at uni, so I can show
on my resume that I am capable of handling any project, and this made me more attractive
to companies. As a result, I was able to work in a large company.
- If I had not taken broad classes, I would not have been able to work in a large company.

・Broaden education widen perspectives more because students can have a wide variety of
knowledge.
-For example, I took accounting and biochemistry and economic classes at uni, which
provided opportunities to interact with many professors in a lot of fields.

Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others
believe it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.(1)
・Some Tv programs can undermine their morally.
-For instance, my brother used to watch violet programs when he was a child.
- As a result, he became more aggressive because he mimicked what he saw on TV.

・Television makes us less active physically.

- All the time we spend sitting in front of the television is time we are not spending moving
around.
-e.g. in developed countries where tv is popular, many children acquire obesity because of
watching TV too much without exercise.
- As a result, it leads to health deterioration.