Agata

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My essays:

• The following appeared as part of a letter to the editor of a scientific journal."A recent study of eighteen rhesus monkeys provides clues as to the effects of birth order on an individual's levels of stimulation. The study showed that in stimulating situ 47
• The following appeared in a letter to the editor of a local newspaper."Commuters complain that increased rush-hour traffic on Blue Highway between the suburbs and the city center has doubled their commuting time. The favored proposal of the motorists' lob 84
• The best test of an argument is the argument s ability to convince someone with an opposing viewpoint Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take I 68
• The following memorandum is from the business manager of Happy Pancake House restaurants."Recently, butter has been replaced by margarine in Happy Pancake House restaurants throughout the southwestern United States. This change, however, has had little im 70
• The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the well-being of that country's citizens.Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position 76
• The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the well-being of that country's citizens.Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position 73
• A recent sales study indicates that consumption of seafood dishes in Bay City restaurants has increased by 30 percent during the past five years. Yet there are no currently operating city restaurants whose specialty is seafood. Moreover, the majority of f 75
• The following appeared in a letter to the editor of the Balmer Island Gazette."The population on Balmer Island doubles during the summer months. During the summer, then, the town council of Balmer Island should decrease the maximum number of moped rentals 70
• In any field—business, politics, education, government—those in power should be required to step down after five years.Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and s 70
• Educational institutions should actively encourage their students to choose fields of study that will prepare them for lucrative careers.Write a response in which you discuss your views on the policy and explain your reasoning for the position you take. I 67

My speaking:

• Question 6 Advertising strategies Using the examples from the talk explain how persuasive strategies are used in advertising 90
• Question 5 Award ceremony vs biology exam. The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the woman's problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which of the solutions you recommend and explain why. 90
• Question 4 Cognitive dissonance. Using the example discussed by the professor explain what cognitive dissonance is and how people often deal with it. 85
• Question 3 University's dining department is planning to serve only cold breakfasts. The woman expresses her opinion of the change that has been announced. State her opinion and explain her reasons for holding that opinion. 80
• Some students prefer to work on class assignment by themselves. Others believe it is better to work in group. Which do you prefer? 93
• What characteristics do you think make someone a good parent? Explain why this characteristics are important to you. 82
• Question 6. Academic lecture in child development class. Young children and art. Using points and examples from the talk explain how learning art can impact child's develpment. 75
• Question 5. Integrated task. Conversation between student and a professor. The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the woman's problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which solution you prefer and why. 85
• Question 4 Integrated academic-related task. Explain how the two examples discussed by the professor illustrate differences in the ways people explain behavior. 75
• Question 3 campus related integrated task. The woman express her opinion of the university's plan. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion. 85