Disadvantages and Advantages of Having Similar and Different Friend to You

Topic for General English Project 5 (GEP5)

1. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, and increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
5. How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
7. Some people prefer to live in a small town.

Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
8. “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
9. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
11. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
12. It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree.