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My essays:

• The following appeared in a memo from a vice president of a large, highly diversified company."Ten years ago our company had two new office buildings constructed as regional headquarters for two regions. The buildings were erected by different constructio 80
• Claim: Imagination is a more valuable asset than experience.Reason: People who lack experience are free to imagine what is possible without the constraints of established habits and attitudes.Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you a 51
• The following appeared in a memo from the business manager of a chain of cheese stores located throughout the United States For many years all the stores in our chain have stocked a wide variety of both domestic and imported cheeses Last year however all 82
• Claim: Nations should suspend government funding for the arts when significant numbers of their citizens are hungry or unemployed.Reason: It is inappropriate—and, perhaps, even cruel—to use public resources to fund the arts when people's basic needs are n 57
• There is now evidence that the relaxed pace of life in small towns promotes better health and greater longevity than does the hectic pace of life in big cities Businesses in the small town of Leeville report fewer days of sick leave taken by individual wo 70
• People who are the most deeply committed to an idea or policy are also the most critical of it 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 In devel 43
• ESSAY TOPIC - A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS - Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation and expla 75
• The following is a memorandum from the business manager of a television station Over the past year our late night news program has devoted increased time to national news and less time to weather and local news During this time period most of the complain 65
• Many lives might be saved if inoculations against cow flu were routinely administered to all people in areas where the disease is detected. However, since there is a small possibility that person will die as a result of the inoculations, we cannot permit 70
• All too often,companies hire outside consultants to suggest ways for company to operate more efficiently.If companies were to spend more time listening to their own employees,such consultants would be unnecessary. 83

My speaking:

• Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with agroup of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer. 55
• Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. Whathave you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specificexamples and details to support your response. 45
• The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this newcentury will bring? Use examples and details in your answer. 50
• You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Whichwould you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice. 10
• You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Whichwould you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice. 10
• When students move to a new school, they sometimes faceproblems. How can schools help these students with their problems?Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 80
• People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do forgood health? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer. 75
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing agame is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples tosupport your answer 80
• If you could invent something new, what product would youdevelop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed 70
• Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really donot need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products thatmay improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specificreasons and examples to support your ans 75