91)If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask?Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

If I could ask a famous person one question, I would definitely ask about his/her opinion about life. This single question will help me to know about all the aspects of his/her personality. In my opinion, a person’s view about life and the way he deals with life play a very important role in the path of success.

Different people have different opinions about life. These opinions are somehow responsible for their success or failure in life. A successful person has always very optimistic views about life. He considers life as a period of struggle therefore; he expects good results in the future. So, a famous person’s ideas about life could motivate us to do hard work and sincere struggle.

A triumphant person is aware of the hardships and difficulties of life. That is why he knows how to deal with the adverse circumstances of life in order to obtain success and fame. After all, achieving success and fame is not an easy task. A famous person had to face many obstacles in life with firm determination for achieving his goal. Thus, only a victorious person can explain the true definition of life because he had already experienced ups and downs in life.

Moreover, this question can tell us about his approach to life. In this way, we could easily know about his character and various habits. If he regards life as the most beautiful thing then it shows that he has enough patience to bear the troubles of life. On the other hand, if he views life as the worst thing then it is evident that he does not know how to tackle the difficult situations in life and he is impatient, too.

Due to the above-mentioned reasons, I would ask a famous personality his opinion about life. The thoughts and experiences of a renowned person related to life will help us to understand the meaning of life very closely. It will also indirectly reveal to us his secret of success. Moreover, we will be able to learn about his character in detail.

89)If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history,what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

If I could travel back in time to meet a famous person, I would most like to meet and speak with Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha. If by "enlightenment" one means a complete understanding of the universe, then Buddha, having achieved "enlightenment", would be fully capable of answering all questions relating to the origins, condition, and destiny of the universe.

Perhaps the first thing I would like to discuss, upon meeting Buddha, would be the events surrounding the birth of the universe. How and why did the universe come into being? Are contemporary physicists correct in assuming that all matter emerged spontaneously from a single point beyond time and space? The Big Bang! And does this theory compliment or contradict the theories of other great religious thinkers who claimed that all life emerged from a primordial source. The "void"

Following our discussion of the origins of the universe, I would like to ask Buddha a number of questions concerning the "human condition." Why are Mankind, the planet Earth and the universe structured the way they are? What is the purpose of life? Why does existence contain such drastic opposites: love and hate, good and evil, joy and suffering?

Having gained an understanding of both the universe and the human condition, I would then like to move on
to a discussion of Mankind's destiny. What is then ultimate fate of the universe, and in turn, life? Is it true, as some great thinkers have suggested, that the universe and everything in it return to the void from which it emerged? And what about God? Is God a personal entity, as some religions claim? Or is God the impersonal source of all that exists? The impersonal source of the void!

Throughout history, intelligent men and women have thought deeply about God, fate, destiny, and the origins of the universe. The opportunity to have these questions answered by one who lived in the not too distant past, would truly be a remarkable experience.

88)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

At first glance, this statement may sound plausible because except from personal contact, every other forms of communication, including telephones and emails, are indirect ways of communication. But shall we get a conclusion that telephones and email have made communication between people less personal? To answer this question, we should look at the following points:

First, telephone and email are more efficient ways of communication. Telephones and email are becoming more and more important for us today. We use telephones for conversations to our friends and family; we use email to transfer important information and documents, even photo and multi-media files. With a phone, we can order services and make enquires regarding a service without physically present in the place, this will save us so much time and energy. In time of emergencies, when it is impossible for us to physically go to a police station or a hospital, we can simply call 911, a emergency vehicle will come to us in ten minutes. Imagine how hard it will be for us if we do not have access to a telephone under emergency situations.

Second, telephones and email increase the chances that people communicate. Although face-to-face personal contact is more close and intimate than making phone calls or sending emails, we actually do not have much time to visit each other. Furthermore, people have their own private life. Sometimes they do not want to be disturbed by visitors. A phone call or an email message is always the most proper and courteous way to make contact with people, and are not restrained by time or occasions. For example, during the Chinese New Years, more and more people make phone calls to our friends and folks, or send electronic cards through email, wishing them a happy new year, instead of actually travel to their friends' house to make a visit.

In conclusion, telephones and email are convenient ways to communicate and can actually increase the communication between people. They maybe less personal, but they are surely more effective means of communication.

87)What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

There were many great discoveries during the twentieth century but I believe that the invention of the aircraft is one of the most important among them. Aviation gives us not only the opportunity to move unbelievably fast but it’s also a great export product for my country and the new technologies’ amplifier. (THE EXPLOITATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ??)

One hundred years ago no one could imagINe that it would be possible to travel from Europe to America in ten hours but now it’s common. Only aviation has made IT possible to perform such AN incredible trip. It’s also possible to provide mealS and clothes to the epicenter of A natural disaster right away using huge aircraft like THE Russian AN-225 which could carry a quarter of A million kilos.

My native country is Russia, one of the biggest MANUFACTURERS of aircraft in the world. Our air-fighters and helicopters are very popular in many foreign air forces and they are the important export product. The development and producTION of such goods IS A very difficult problem but the additional cost is also great. Since thESE high-tech products are very useful both for Russia’s prestige and for Russia’s ECONOMY.

At the beginning of the past century A plane was A woodEN vehicle with A tiny engine. But now it’s a very complicated fusion of modern mechanics and electronics AT A huge cost. The development of aviation has often caused outbreaks in other parts of technOLOGY and science from COMPLETION of space fliGHTS to the creation of new materials. Since I’m an engineer I could guess that most of the mathematical approaches, which have been used during the development OF PLANES, are very common in the THE CURRENT automobile industry.

It’s impossible to imagine the contemporary mankind without aviation. The first flIGHT of the Wright brothers LASTED only several seconds but they opened the door to the incredible world of new speeds, new distances and new possibilities.

84)Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

The Internet Provides people with a lot of information, but is this information valuable, or so much information create problems for us? In my point of view, every thing has its two sides, and the value of the Internet far outweighs the disadvantages it brings to us.

The Internet has been beneficial to people around the globe. My view is a commonsense one, based on the fact that the Web is a vast storehouse of information and opinion, which can be scientific, literary, political, sporting or sexual. Anyone with access to a computer and a dialup connection can unlock the door and trawl through its offerings.

The Internet can be used as a broad base of knowledge that contributes to the educational system. Students and teachers benefit from the use of the Internet, as well as administrators and others outside of formal education. Students benefit because the Internet provides a resource to supplemental information for any subject. Educators benefit because the Internet provides a vast knowledge base to prepare for topics. People are not only learning from the Internet, they are contributing and sharing knowledge through networked communities. The Internet is the advancement of education for all its users.

Internet can deliver better customer services to people. The Internet is changing the way we do business. Using Internet broadcasting, we are able to target the right audience, prepare and present a technical presentation on a popular topic, interact with new customers, and collect hundreds of highly qualified leads. As Internet companies continue to find innovative ways to leverage the capabilities of the Internet for businesses, the more we will learn how to provide optimal solutions for customers. Which in turn, will greatly benefit people.

The Internet today is a way to transfer and share information. On the whole, it is a benefit to individuals of all kinds. We do have problems surrounding the Internet that need to be solved, but as with all new technologies there are debates and opinions. Since the Internet technology is spreading, it will soon become as popular as all other forms of communication. If you have not tried it, do so.

83)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

When we look back at the history of human being during the last 200 years, we will be surprised what a amazing change modern technology has brought us. Trains and planes enable us to travel to everywhere we want. Internet and televisions, mobile phones help communicate news to everyone. New technologies provide us a new standard of living, and I state that they are creating a single world culture.

Modern technology has shortened the distance between cultures, and made the world smaller. People can travel or migrate from one place to another very quickly. They see how people in other zones dress, speak and behave. The more exposure to other traditions and customs they have, the more likely they adopt those. As a result, theirown traditions and customs are replaced comprehessively.

Another development of the impact of modern technology is on creating a similar world that makes it possible for cultures to communicate with each other. When watching TV programs, searching web and chatting through the Internet, people learn about foreign cultures and try to adopt some of those as their own. The exchange of knowledge has had a great impact on their lives. The café from Brazil, the scotch from Scotland, the cigars from Cuba, the wine from France, the American music, that appear through different medias become well-known in many parts of the world, are good examples of how modern technology influences people’s life and also creates a single world culture which according to McLuhan functions like a global village..

81)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Standing at the turn of the new century, we observe the twentieth century as a great advance in technology. With those advances, human lives have changed dramatically. In some ways, life is worse, but mostly, it is better. So personaly speaking, I am, and probably will always be, one of those who agree with the idea that technology has made the world a better place to live.

First of all, technology has brought with it a more comfortable life. Not only do we use aircondition and heating system during the summer and winter, but also do we take many changes in food preparation methods to make so delicious food. Due to the development of architecture and so on, living conditions are greatly improved nowadays.

Besides, the world is now more convenient to live. We can travel around by aeroplane and railway network. We can talk to each other faraway by telephone. Several score years ago, it was even daydreaming that we could today obtain information as well as commodities via Internet. The last but not the least, through the process of technology improvement, people begin to realize the fact that only reconciling with the nature can we keep a continuous development. That is why we today pay so much attention to environmental protection. Many factories have achieved economic growth without pollution under certain new technology. These cities are beginning to be very beautiful places to live in.

Instances of the same sort can be multiplied indefinitely. When taking into account all these merits we may safely arrive at the conclusion that advantages of technology outweigh any disadvantage it may bring to our lives. Though I must admit that people sometimes invent some things that threaten the lives of themselves, no one can ignore the additional convenience and satisfaction offered by technology, and just with such experience the human being forge ahead swiftly to the future.

79)Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

If it is decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in my country, I would choose Mahatma Gandhi- the father of our nation. Though there are many other personalities who have contributed to the country and will be a part of the unforgettable glorious past of our country, but Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to his country and fellowmen is irreplaceable.
　
Mahatma Gandhi was a person who made it possible to achieve independence from British rule. He believed in the principle of non-violence, which he followed throughout his life till he breathed his last. Due to his realistic approach, our country was able to free itself from the shackles of injustice and slavery.
　
Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate by profession but he spent his entire life for his country and lived a most simple and disciplined life. He invented the spinning wheel, which was meant to teach the people of the country a means of producing their own cloth for wearing instead of relying upon the foreign goods. The superior example of his simplicity and determination to achieve anything in life is an inspiration for the generations to come.
　
In conclusion, Mahatma Gandhi in my opinion truly deserves the respect of people and also the title given to him as the father of the Nation. Any monument/statue in his memory can prove to be a mark of respect for the great personality.

78)Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

It is a fact that after becoming adults we have to go to work in order to make money. Some people think it is important for employees to know how to work with other people as part of a team while others think it is more important to be able to function independently. I think that it is more important to be able to function in a group in order to put out higher quality work and to be able to fit into the modern day working environment.

First of all, you can produce a high quality of work when working with others. There is an old saying that goes ‘two heads are better than one’. With that in mind, it only stands to reason that if you have a team of people working together towards the same goal, the results will be better. No two people think alike, so if you have a group working together, the chances are that individuals are going to come up with ideas or solutions to problems that the others in the group did not think of. Suppose you are working on a marketing team, everyone comes from different backgrounds and each worker knows the minds of different kinds of people. In that case, a marketing team is able to come up with a plan that will cover the largest segment of society. A person working alone will not understand how the majority think; thus, his or her plan will cover a far smaller segment.

In addition, it is necessary for people today to be able to function in a group. The working environment in the modern world is different than it was in the past. One hundred years ago, people could sufficiently complete the workload assigned to them because it was on a smaller scale. However, business today is global and it is nearly impossible for one worker to cover all tasks that need to be done. That is why it is necessary for people to be able to function in a group. If they are unable to do so, they will meet with little success while those who can work in a team will make advancements within their companies. In the past, taking initiative and doing everything on your own would usually ensure success, but business in the modern era is a group effort.

To sum up, while there are still careers where people can do better on their own than in a group, the majority of businesses require a team functioning like a well-oiled machine. The ability to produce high-quality work and the shape of the business world nowadays make it necessary to work as part of a team.

77)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Nowadays, some may hold the opinion that boys and girls should attend separate schools, others have a negative attitude. As far as I am concerned, I agree that boys and girls should go to separate schools. My arguments for this point are listed as follows.

I agree with the statement since single-sex education provide a environment for boys and girls to concentrate on their study. Research shows that a single-sex school environment can eliminate the distraction from members of the opposite sex, and therefore is academically beneficial to students. Girls in an all-female school can establish self-esteem, and avoid the situation faced by young women in co-ed schools such as struggle to survive emotionally. They will be able to focus more on their academic curriculum, sometimes specifically designed, and prepare for their future education and career. The single-sex setting eliminates social distractions and allows for better concentration on academics.

Another reason why I agree with the above statement is that traditional gender stereotypes are often reinforced in single-sex academies. Boys tended to be taught in more regimented, traditional and individualistic fashion and girls in more nurturing, cooperative and open environments. This will develop their virtue and prepare them for their future roles in the society.

Taking into account of all these factors, we may reach the conclusion that boys and girls should attend separate schools. Of course, there are also disadvantages of single-gender education, and simply separating boys and girls does not always improve the quality of education. A lot of efforts should be made to ensure that a single-gender education system be successful implemented.

76)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

I think that children should begin to learn a foreign language as soon as they start school. Even many parents taught their children the foreign language before elementary school. It is obvious that really necessary.

People can learn a language easily when they are young. Many older people often say that they are too old to learn a foreign language. They can't remember the words or phrases even after hundreds of times reciting. It's hard for them in faith, but while it's quite different from the young. A healthy child has a better and quicker memory, so the new things he learned may not be forgotten easily with the process of time.

When you go to the primary school, you begin to learn the knowledge from your teachers. Most of them use their native language while teaching you. If you don't touch the foreign language you want to learn, the longer you receive the education, the more difficult for you to learn it. More and more opportunities to speak Chinese will affect on the consequence of foreign language study directly, unless we start learning it as soon as the school begins.

Another reason for early language study is that the young may dare to talk with foreigners and it's a very good chance to practice oral skills. As you know, many grown-ups are bashful to talk with the foreigners, but Grade One or Two students can do so very easily, for they don't care their grammar or expressions right or not.In fact, neither do the foreigners. If they start to learn a foreign language as soon as they go to school, they may also talk with each other in it. What a good chance! It will help a lot, I think.

In a word, learning a foreign language as soon as starting school is helpful and important. It's not a burden but one of the best ways of learning.

75)Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects.Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

The whole point of my answer is that it is better for universities to require students to specialize in one subject. It is just what the majors are called for, even though there are a couple of the advantages of students' taking classes in many subjects.

It is a more sensible decision that universities require students to specialize in one subject. They must have known that the depth of a certain subject is infinite while both the students' energy and time are limited. It probably tells the truth. Only when a student just specializes in one subject, can he focus on it. Thus it ensures the students more likely to be a kind of expert in some subject when they are given the degrees. That is just the purpose of so-called education.

It does not mean that students have not too many classes to attend even if they just specialize one subject. There are a lot of sub-subjects or divisions of a main subject. The science of journalism, for example, can include the theories of journalism, the histories of journalism both domestic and international, the news writing skills, the interview courses and the editorials writing and so on. The students have to study all of these above course as journalism major. It does mean a lot of work to do even if students just specialize one subject.

I do not deny there are a couple of advantages for universities to require students to take in many subjects. One thing, the work places require so-called generalist today. Students who take many subjects may probably mean the opportunity of meeting that request. Another is that students who take in many subjects can also help their main subject. Thus probably can help them study what they are majoring better. Whatever the benefit it will be, however, students taking any other subjects should not interfere their main target.

In the whole, I thought that universities could allow students to take subjects as many as possible if their times and energies were available. However, I think that possibility is faint. So I have to say that it is better for universities just to urge students to specialize in one subject. After all, the main subject is already a lot of work to cope with, considering the depth and width of one subject.

74)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

answer 1)When people go on a vacation to a foreign country, they have several options on how to travel. Some people insist that the best way to get around in a foreign country should be to go in a group led by a tour guide. There are others who support the opinion that it is best to go on your own. I support the latter opinion because travelers have little control of their time with a tour guide and there is little privacy traveling in a group.

One of the reasons why I do not like to go in a group with a guide is because there is little flexibility as to time. If you are part of a tour group, you are subject to their time schedule and time restrictions. For instance, imagine you are touring Paris and stop in at the Louvre Museum. The guide will usually take you to the more famous pieces of art and give you only moments to look around on your own. However, what if you want to take your time and look around for a while? That would be impossible because otherwise you will keep the bus full of other tourists waiting. There are other examples　 of these restrictions including how long you get to eat and what time you have to get up in the morning. Therefore, traveling on your own supplies more time flexibility.

Another downside to going on a group tour is that there is very little privacy. For example, imagine you are on your honeymoon, but you are traveling with a tour group. This is a very romantic time that a new couple would like to use for time with each other. However, in a group tour you are always with other people and cannot avoid spending time with the group. The group eats together, travels together and stays in the same hotels. The honeymooners get very little time for romantic dinners, taking walks together or doing other activities that honeymooners would like to do. For this reason, it would probably be better for honeymooners not to go on group tours.

In conclusion, though tour groups may be good for some travelers such as older people, I do not think they are the best way to travel. To begin with, the travelers have very little control over the use of their time because group tour schedules are very inflexible. In addition, people traveling in a group get very little privacy. If you are looking for flexibility and privacy, it is better to travel on your own.

answer 2) Whether to travel alone or in a group is an intriguing question to most of the travellers nowadays. They take into account of many external factors such as security, safety, and geography of the place before deciding how to visit that place. Although, considering these factors is important, in my opinion, ‘purpose our visit’ should be the main criteria to decide whether to travel alone or in groups.

We often visit new places for different purposes. Some of us may go to a beautiful & serene location to spend their honeymoon in private. Some may visit a city, which has historical importance, to better understand its culture and history. We often go on a vacation along with our family to take a break from our busy work and spend quality time with them.

If we want to have privacy during our visit then it is advisable to travel alone. Travelling in groups along with a tour guide will deprive us from having privacy. For example, when a couple goes on a honeymoon, they don’t want to get disturbed by others. They neither want to explore that place or town nor would they be ready to go for any adventurous trip. All that they want is to have a nice and peaceful environment to spend quality time with each other.

On the other hand, those people who go on an educational tour would like to explore the city. They may want to interact with the locale; delve deeply into city’s culture and history. Having a guide will help them in many ways. He can explain the historical importance of various places or monuments in the city. He will make sure that the group don’t miss any important places while skipping unimportant places in the city. If they can’t understand the local language then he will act as a translator and help them in communicating with local people.

Similarly, whenever we go on a vacation with our family,security and safety of our children is paramount for us. Purpose of our visit is not only to have fun with the family but to enjoy in a secure and a safe environment.Sometimes,we may need help from others incasse of any emergency.Hence it is better to travel with a group rather than alone.

While travelling alone bestows us with privacy and much needed rest, Travelling in groups is safe, secure and entrust us with more information of that area. Both types have their own merits and demerits. Hence, before planning our travel, rather than taking a blind decision, it is advisable to ask ourselves "why are we going to a place?" .We should plan our travel based on its purpose

73)Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

The computer has become one of the most important inventions in human history. While some people say that computers have provided additional convenience, other people believe that computers do little besides make life more complicated and stressful. I believe that computers have primarily provided society with advantages due to faster communication and easier access to information.

First, computers have provided faster methods of communication. With society becoming increasingly more global, computers have played a significant role in the communication systems of today. Previously, communication was restricted to methods such as mail. If a businessman traveled abroad, any reports that needed to be sent were subject to potentially vast delays. With business competitiveness becoming very dependent on time, this situation was entirely unacceptable. The Internet allowed businesses instant communication. Sales personnel can send emails or instant messages to managers in any country of the world. This added efficiency makes global business possible.

Second, computers have made it possible to access a large amount of information. This amount of information allows students to complete projects with relative ease. Students doing research previously had to spend long hours flipping through books in libraries. Even spending the time doing research, students may still have been unable to find the information they were searching for. However, thanks to the Internet and the computer, anyone doing research can do so from the comfort of their own home or office. Information has become available form sources such as Google with the convenience of a single click of the mouse.

In conclusion, while some may argue that computers bring stress and too much complexity, but I believe they provide significant advantages. The rapid communication and vast information that they place at the fingertips of users are two reasons that computers make life both easier and more convenient.

72)Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

There are several factors that encourage students to study harder. Some people say that grades are not useful for encouraging students to study. On the other hand, others say that grades are a primary motivator in pushing students to try harder. I support the second group of people because competing for grades helps students learn more and because grades help students measure themselves compared to a standard.

First of all, competing for grades can give students more motivation to learn. Competing with classmates helps students learn more knowledge of the subjects they study. They study more hours, do their homework more carefully and read more books in order to obtain higher grades. Sometimes, students might not be sure how much they should be studying for a subject. However, if they see their grades compared to the grades of other students, it can give them an idea of how much work they need to do. If their grade is lower than the average grade of others, that is a good clue that they need to be studying more. In this way, the students will not fall behind. If their grade is higher than the average, they will know that they are doing a good job, which will encourage them to study even more. Their grade will also encourage them to study more to achieve the same level.

In addition, grades enable students to measure themselves. The testing mechanism helps students find weak points or blind spots in their studies; thus this stimulates students to work harder. When students know that a certain percentage is required in order to pass the class, they will work towards the grade. If there is no standard, students may be lazy because they are not worried about reaching a certain percentage. No one likes to be last in the class, so if there is some sort of system of measurement, students will try to go as high up on that scale as possible. Without a grading system, students will most likely do the minimum amount of work needed to get by. However, it students can see that they are lacking in some area, they will surely make an effort to make up for the deficiency. This type of motivation is what inspires students to do well in their studies and to learn as much as possible.

In summary, it is true that grades can encourage students to learn more in their courses. They do this by instilling a spirit of cooperation among classmates and by giving students a method of measuring their strengths and weaknesses. These two benefits motivate students to do the best that they can, which is a good habit to carry into their adult lives.