- •I would recommend that people not be so focused on a career. They should go to college to have new experiences and learn about themselves and the world they live in.
- •In my point of view,sports activities are as important as ,if not more important than,good
- •I always try to take public transportation whenever possible, and I encourage friends and
- •Improved medical care and healthy eating habits has greatly expanded our life spans. What we need to do now is make 'sure that everyone in the world has these benefits.
- •I think a good co-worker must have his own opinions. A co-worker should dare to propose his
- •In a short, there are several details to consider when planning a shopping center. In my part, I support to have a new shopping center in my community because its advantages outweigh disadvantages.
- •Inconvenient for everyone here. Many movies end late at night. Who wants a long drive home at 11:30p.M. Or midnight?
- •I think the media pay too much attention to the private lives of famous people. Television,
- •In conclusion, I think it is not a good idea to hire employees for their entire lives. It is both harmful to business and its employees, and therefore, also harmful to the society.
- •Is progress always good? Scientific progress brings us many conveniences and advanced
- •I would encourage us humans to look for other alternatives for our farmlands, housing, and industries. We have alternatives; the animals do not.
- •It is said that information is power. True saying indeed! I can envision how everything in my
- •I don't care what kind of work I do as long as I earn a lot of money. That's the most important
- •I agree with the statement "Playing games is important for adults". In this challenging world,
- •If all children follow their parents’ wishes, they would probably be happier. Parents only want the best for their children.
- •In a word, a difficult experience is a gift that life gives us. We should appreciate it and take it as a precious opportunity to gain knowledge and experience about our study, work and life.
- •I support the statement that automobile has caused serious problems. While automobile has
- •Inclusion, I think the most important quality for me in my work environment is the ability to work with others in a team.
- •In short, the most important custom from my country that I would like people from other
- •Instances of the same sort can be multiplied indefinitely. When taking into account all these
- •Indeed, modern technology has shorten the distance between cultures, and made this world
- •Intelligence is a wonderful thing to have, but not all intelligent people use their intelligence
- •I think a combination of two years on-campus and two years off-campus is a winning combination for most students.
- •I make the family the important influence doesn't deny that the role of friends on the young adults. Only that friends' role is not as important as the family.
- •It is true that there are some advantages about not planning for the leisure time, but I would
- •In conclusion, the type of person I am has changed with the circumstances of my life. The
- •I agree with the above statement because, I believe that we mature through dissatisfaction.
- •I think it's more important for students to study history and literature. These subjects help us
- •I know there are people who would say "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." However, it's
- •It is manifest from the above argument that the proposition” only people who earn a lot of money are successful” is still subjected to serious reconsideration.
- •Into our homes that previous generations would not have had the opportunity or regret to witness.
- •I hope that, sometime, all my nationals will give wheat the importance it deserves.
- •Ireland would be a refreshing break from the life I lead in my own country. I wish I could go there.
- •I think we remember special gifts we've received because these gifts often are part of a special
- •It's not that I begrudge the players and entertainers their huge salaries. Most of them have very
- •I think that reading and writing is more important now than in the past. Many factors influenced to make the written expression more useful and necessary at present than in the past.
- •I hope I can always study in a school where they use the lecture system. I think it is better to
- •In short, if I had to create a new holiday, I would create "Walking Day" because of the many simple benefits it could provide us.
- •In all,though it is a hard choice,more and more people are aware that the need for land to be left in its natural condition is more than be developed for housing and industry.
- •Independently and have your own opinions. You have to think independently when you study
- •If I had the chance of purchasing either a house or a business, I would prefer the latter. There are a lot of reasons for the choice, and I would like to put them in the following way.
- •Immediately following the topic sentence, you should provide clear, specific details to lend
I make the family the important influence doesn't deny that the role of friends on the young adults. Only that friends' role is not as important as the family.
(Essay ID: 262. This is a 5 point essay)
Topic: 115
Both leisure time and working time form the whole parts of one’s life. Here leisure time has a
broad definition. Because of its importance, people face the dilemma whether to plan or not plan for the leisure time. Which one I prefer depends on my own experiences, life style and emotional concerns. To be frank, I prefer to plan in my point of view.
Before rendering my opinion in detail, it is necessary to take a glance at the position of not
planning at all. People who claim the opinion advocate that leisure time is the time for relaxing.
Enjoying the time is the most important, why they have to plan for it by taking time and energy. If they want to watch TV, they will sit down to watch it without any hesitation. If they want to swim, they will change to the swimming suits. Enjoy everything at any time.
It is true that there are some advantages about not planning for the leisure time, but I would
explain a few important reasons why I prefer to plan for it. The main reason is that planning for it carefully can avoid a lot of troubles. To illustrate this, there is an example that is very persuasive. Take swimming for example, if we plan it first, we would prepare the swimming suit, sun glasses, towels, cream and so on for it. We can enjoy the swimming time fully and pleasantly without forgetting anything.
Avoiding troubles is only part of the most important aspects, and another equally significant role of planning lies in that we can promote our studying and working effectively. This demonstrates the undeniable fact that suitable leisure time can help one to relax fully. For instance, when we work or study for a whole week, we have a plan to spend the weekend in the seaside. It is wonderful. Careful plan can make us fresh and exciting.
If all the factors are considered, we will find out that the advantages of planning for leisure time outweigh those of not planning. It is true that both views have strong foundations, but no one can ignore the added convenience and satisfaction offered by planning for it. Such experience will
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definitely be helpful in one’s later life.
(Essay ID: 206 . Sample essay provided by Erin Billy of www.TestMagic.com)
Topic: 115
I think that free time is a precious thing for most of us. When we're working hard, it's nice to
imagine what we'll do when the weekend comes. We juggle one idea with another, trying to
decide what best suits our budget and the amount of time we have. After all, anticipating free time is part of the pleasure.
It's good to plan what we're going to do with our free time. That way we won't waste any of it
trying to decide. It's so easy to just sit around and think about this or that activity. Before we
know it, half the day is gone. If we decide ahead of time, we can get started in plenty of time, and we can get the most benefit out of the time we have. For instance, if we're going on a picnic, we can get all our supplies ready to go. Or if we're going to a movie, we can find out the time and how long it'll take us to get there. Also, if we plan what we're going to do with our free time, we can invite others to join us. If we wait until the last minute, our friends may have other plans.
On the other hand, it's also fun sometimes to do things without apian. We can just leave the house and walk around and see what catches our attention. Often, this is how we discover places we never knew existed. We might end up doing something we never thought we'd try. We might just happen to find ourselves outside a new bookstore or a bowling alley and go in on a whim, because we have some free time.
It's nice if we can have the best of both worlds. We can plan our free time activities for one day of the weekend, and let the other day plan itself. This way our free time also gives us the enjoyment of having it both ways.
(Essay ID: 207 )
Topic: 116
The effectiveness of a learning method varies from person to person and also from activity to
activity. Learning by doing, learning by reading, and learning by listening all have the transfer of information as their goal, but the information is transferred in very different ways in each case. Each has its benefits. In my own opinion, learning by doing is the method that works best for me.
Learning by doing works because it gives a learner first-hand experience. Other methods are more passive; you're either listening to a conversation or trying to pay attention to words on a page. However, learning by doing means actually participating in the activity. Can you imagine learning how to play a musical instrument from a book? As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Frankly, I can't think of a way that better ensures one has truly learned than by seeing and doing.
In contrast, reading makes learning less easy to visualize. Not only that, learning by reading often requires extra research, such as looking up unfamiliar words. Also, you might not be a good reader, or you might be learning in a second language. If so, you might find it hard to concentrate or become frustrated by the slow pace. So while reading is fun and useful for many people, for others it may not be the best way.
Learning by listening can be enjoyable. Lively debate is interesting, and interesting things are
usually easier to learn about. Plus, unlike reading, you can ask questions if you don't understand. However, as with reading, it is all too easy to become a passive listener and not truly learn
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anything. If you get bored, you might even fall asleep while you're listening! When you're actively participating in something, you're more likely to stay alert.
Overall, when it comes to learning, I believe that nothing substitutes for the firsthand experience that physically doing an activity provides.
(Essay ID: 208 )
Topic: 117
There are a lot of advantages to having friends who are different from you. For one thing, they'll give you a different way of looking at the world. Friends who are different can introduce you to foods, music, politics, and books you've never tried before. If you're a spontaneous kind of person, someone who is more scheduled can help you get better organized. You, on the other hand, can help them loosen up a little bit, and do things more on the spur of the moment.
Someone who is different from you won't have the same reaction to situations. This can be a big help. If you're the kind of person who gets very impatient waiting for your meal in a restaurant, it helps to have someone calm with you. Your friend can help you keep your temper. If you're a little timid about standing up for yourself, a more assertive friend can help you develop a little more self-respect.
However, there can also be advantages to having friends who are similar to you. You usually
enjoy doing the same things, so you don't have to argue about what you want to do. Sometimes it's fun experiencing new things. Other times, it's more fun doing what you know you'll enjoy.
All things considered, I think I'd like to have a lot of acquaintances who are different and a few close friends who are similar to me. That seems the best of both worlds.
(Essay ID: 209 )
Topic: 118
It is often difficult for people to choose whether staying the same or changing for a new experience. Each of the two has its own advantage and disadvantage. As a youngster with unlimited energy and enthusiasm, I will choose change without any hesitation.
The first reason I choose change is that change is the propeller that push the world to develop from an ancient tribe in which people hunted for their life, to today's earth on which people can study and work in their comfortable homes without worrying about life. What makes the thousands of years’ development possible is that people like to change the world. As we all know, by changing stones into stone axes, people could gather more meat for their families; by changing breast's fur into clothes, people keep themselves warm; by changing solar energy into heat and electricity, people can find a new way to prevent the energy shortage. Thus, it is change that develops the world we live in.
Second, let's come to our daily life. Change gives people a feeling of curiosity and drive him to discovery various new things around him. Every one is curious about the new objects he saw and the news he heard, and has the pulse to detect everything. We are excited about moving into a new house, and we are excited about our new jobs. Even a little change of the furniture placing in our rooms can make us excited for a few hours.
The last and in my opinion a very practical reason is that change can improve people's
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adaptability. When you move to a new school, or come to a new job, your environment has
changed. Therefore, in order to get used to your new surrounding quickly, you have to change yourself first. Perhaps, you have kept your regular habit for such a long time and it is a painful process for you to change yourself. But by doing this you will observe in the future that you are able to be adapted to more changes around yourself and that there is an expanded world in front of you. All of these result from that you have the courage to change yourself.
For the reasons presented above, I strongly commit to the notion that change makes our lives
colorful and trains us to adapt to our world. People should enjoy change and look forward to new experiences.
(Essay ID: 210 . Sample essay provided by Erin Billy of www.TestMagic.com)
Topic: 118
There is a famous Chinese proverb says, “The world is so big that it includes all kinds of men”. Different people have different life styles. Some people enjoy change and new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same. Frankly, I prefer to change in my point of view.
Before rendering my opinion in detail, it is necessary to take a glance at the position of the
opposite view. A lot of people, especially the old, advocate that staying the same is safe and
pleasant. They think that the life has no up and down is the best one. Someone will also say if you stick to one point, it would be better. For example, the famous Chinese Opera actor Mei Lanfang kept his usual habit to observing birds and fish. At last, he succeeded in his eye acting.
It is true that staying the same has a lot of advantages, but I will explain some important reasons why I prefer to change. In modern society, the world is changing in every minute. If we do not change, how can we keep pace with the world? A small example could give some light to this point. Some young people like traveling from one place to another. New experiences could let them understand the world fully.
Another equally significant advantage of changing is that we can explore our talents better and deeper. Some people like to change jobs. They believe that new jobs can give them chances to understand themselves and choose one is the most suitable for them. Take Chancer for example, he had been a courtier, a soldier, an ambassador and a legislator. Finally, he became the noted writer.
Considering all the factors, we will find out that the advantages of changes outweigh those of
staying the same. Both views have strong foundations, but no one could ignore the convenience and satisfaction offered by change and new experiences. Such experiences will definitely be helpful in one’s later life.
(Essay ID: 211 . Sample essay provided by Erin Billy of www.TestMagic.com)
Topic: 118
There are those who prefer things to stay the same, while there are others who prefer change. My personal preference is to establish a routine and stick to it, though this has not always been true of me.
When I was younger, I wasn't a creature of habit. I enjoyed change. When summers came and I was free from the responsibilities of school, I would travel, take off with friends at a moment's notice, and make decisions from day to day. In this way, I had lots of new experiences, met new
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and interesting people, and learned a lot about life.
These days, I enjoy sticking to a routine. This is partially due to the fact that I am a mother of two small children. I find that their lives are happier if I don't upset their schedules too much. For example, we give the children a bath every night at 8:00, put them in their pajamas, read them stories and put them to sleep by 9:00. There are times when this is inconvenient, but everyone in the household is happier if we stick to our routine. In addition, our friends know when to find us at home and when we are free. This makes visiting easier.