Amin Beheshti
My essays:
- A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college. 66
- The council of Maple County, concerned about the county's becoming overdeveloped, is debating a proposed measure that would prevent the development of existing farmland in the county. But the council is also concerned that such a restriction, by limiting 79
- Claim: Governments must ensure that their major cities receive the financial support they need in order to thrive.Reason: It is primarily in cities that a nation's cultural traditions are preserved and generated. 75
- Scandals are useful because they focus our attention on problems in ways that no speaker or reformer ever could. 58
- "Most homes in the northeastern United States, where winters are typically cold, have traditionally used oil as their major fuel for heating. Last heating season that region experienced 90 days with below-normal temperatures, and climate forecasters predi 69
- As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. 58
- As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. 58
- Claim: In any field — business, politics, education, government — those in power should step down after five years.Reason: The surest path to success for any enterprise is revitalization through new leadership. 66
- Some people believe that government funding of the arts is necessary to ensure that the arts can flourish and be available to all people. Others believe that government funding of the arts threatens the integrity of the arts. 50
- At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. 90
My speaking:
- 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
- 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