Question 19 IELTS Should government spend more money on improving roads an highways

Question 19 IELTS

Should government spend more money on improving roads an highways, or should government spend more money on improving public transportatio (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

Answer

Many roads have been constructed since 1960s in Japan. Also, very long highways have been already built up throughout Japan. It is apparent that the construction of new roads and highways improved our life style. However, it is unnecessary for Japanese to build up new roads and highways. Despite that, they need to improve public transportations more. There are three reasons why public transportations are more important.

The first reason is that our environment can be kept by using public transportations. When roads and highways are built, people (will) easily drive a car. The number of cars (will) increases. Cars produce harmful gases such as NOx, SOx, CO2. These gases destroy our environment. People have to keep it as well as they develop their life style. They do not have to promote extra cars.

The second reason is that using public transportations is helpful for the old. The number of the old has been increasing in Japan rapidly. They haved better use public transportations, not drive a car. Driving is dangerous for them. However, Iif transportations are not enough, the old can not move easily. For example, it is hard to go to a hospital. Government should declare a manifesto to increase buses.

The third reason is that construction companies waste money every year. It is a very bad problem Japan has. They bury the same roads again and again. That is because they can not get money the next year if they do not use all of money Gthe Japanese government pays. Usually, the month they bury roads frequently is December. Many places are under construction. Every body feels that it is waste of money in this month. Government should use money efficiently.

In sum, Japan should improve public transportations. They give more advantages to this country. It already constructed many roads and highways. The next step is to increase public transportations.

Question 18 IELTS What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?

Question 18 IELTS

What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

Answer

To select the best supervisor is important to study in a university. Students have a project from him/her. Also, they talk and decide with him/her what courses they are going to take before they get started a new semester. The role of supervisors is to make the students graduate successfully. They get advice from their supervisor. Therefore, Hhow the school life is going is dependent on the supervisor. I will write three of the most important qualities for a supervisor below.

The first quality is that students can talk with a supervisor easily. Some supervisors are severe, and students can not say anything in front of them. S, although students should discuss the project they tackle with a supervisor. If the supervisor is frank, they can say what they are thinking directly. Therefore, Bboth can make a good relationship by talking a lot. Therefore, Tthe project will be modified better.

The second quality is that a supervisor understands the capacity of his students. It is important when students enroll in courses before a semester. They take courses in accordance with their ability and background. If their supervisor does not know the information so much, he/she will give them misadvisesmisadvice. There is a possibility that students take very excessively high level courses. I have had the same experience. I managed to finish the course, but it was too tough for me.

The last quality is that a supervisor should be revered The students observe not only his/her study but also his/her character. Usually, the study is excellent. Few students denounce that. However, the problem is the mentality. Some supervisors are very rude. Students do not like such supervisors as them. They do not evaluate that these supervisors are excellent.

Therefore, I want a supervisor to meet these qualities. For students, whether they meet a good supervisor or not is important. If I were a student, I would select the best supervisor to meet these qualities for my school life.

Question 17 IELTS Learn better by themselves than with a teacher....

Question 17 IELTS

Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.


Answer

Some brainy people can study by themselves. It is better than studying with a teacher for them. However, I prefer to study with a teacher. It is always more effective for me. I want to study as much effectively as possible. I will mention three reasons why I can study effectively with a teacher.

First, a teacher knows the best way to solve a problem. He/she has already taught teached it to many students repeatedly. Therefore, he/she knows the most effective way to solve it. On the other hand, I solve the problem for the fist time. I have to find the best way. It takes a lot of time to know what the most effective way is. I have to test many ways again and again.

Second, a teacher knows what is important and what is not. I can memorize from the most important issues to less ones. I do not want to use much time for studying. I want to spend the time on other activities. If I have unlimited time, I can memorize everything, but it is impossible. A teacher knows how important what issues are important. To know that is helpful to memorize them.

Third, a teacher keeps the plan of study. I study by following that. It is very effective. Of course, I can plan by myself, but I always get tired. I want to keep the pace constantly. In this case, studying with a teacher is helpful. He/she leads me what I should do by planning my study. I only obey it. Therefore, I can concentrate on studying more.

Consequently, I prefer to study with a teacher. I can study very effectively. I should use him/her as much as possible. It is the shortest way for my success. I will understand much faster with a teacher than by studying by myself.

Question 16 IELTS New restaurant may be built in your neighborhood....

Question 16 IELTS

It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


Answer

I do not welcome a new restaurant is built in my neighborhood. It is not necessary for the region around my house. If it is built, I will not go there. There are significant disadvantages. I will mention two reasons why a new restaurant is not welcome.

The first reason is that I want a silent environment around my house. I do not like to destroy the silence. There is no big road there, and (few) cars do not come in the region. At any time, it is silent. My family bought a house here there because it is silent and peaceful (of that). The environment (or atmosphere) has been keeping calm since then. Suppose that if a restaurant is built, many people outside of the region visit there. Their aim of them is only to eat food at the restaurant. They do not do anything good about (for) other inhabitants. We do not get any benefits from them. In stead of that, the region just change to be noisy. This town around my house does not need any shop and restaurant.

The second reason is that I do not go to the restaurant because it is too near to my house. I do not use a restaurant near my house even now. It is better to cook food than go to a near restaurant. Therefore, I do not know what kinds of restaurants exist in my neighborhood. For example, if I visit some place far from my house, I eat food at a restaurant. However, I do not have to stop by a restaurant on the way to home after visiting, especially a near restaurant. I can stand eating until I reach home. It is only a few minutes. I think that it is waste of money to eat food just before my house.

To sum up, I do not welcome a new restaurant in my neighborhood. It destroys the silent environment, and I do not use a restaurant near my house. The restaurant can build in another area. It is not necessary to select this region. Therefore, I do not support the plan.

Question 15 IELTS Qualities of a good neighbors

Question 15 IELTS

Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbors? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

Answer

We are surrounded by neighbors. To get familiar with neghbors gives us advantages. We do not feel alone with good neighbors. Therefore, we want good neighbors around us. I will write three qualities about what kinds of neghbors are good.

The first quality is that they are frank. Needless to say, it is the primary quality. I want to live in a region surrounded by frank people. In a big city, it is impossible to be frank to our neighbors. For example, I want to borrow a seasoning if I do not have it during dinner. This example is very orthodox. In the old time, people take took it for granted that they borrowed something from their neighbors. If possible, I want to revival this custom.

The second quality is that they dislike rumers. I do not like rumers. They are always bad. People speak ill of somebody. Almost all rumers are meaningless. There is a reason why they like rumers. Usually, people like to see what is going on in other families. Therefore, TV programs about family are popular. For example, "A Family with five children." People are curious about the family very much. I analyze that the reason this kind of programs are popular is they want to know the life of their neighbors.

The last quality is that I want neighbors who they are confronted with the same situation as my family. We cooperate and encourage each other. I know there are various people living. I declare that this is my wish. For example, Iif I have a five-year-old child, I want neighbors having the same age child. We can communicate and exchange our information about raising the children. I can rely on them, and they can also rely on my family. To build up this relationship is very fantastic to live in a region.

In conclusion, I want neighbors who are frank, dislike rumers and having the same situation. If they meet all of the conditions, they are perfect. I know I also need to meet them to be a good neighbor, too.

Question 14 IELTS University students should be required to attend classes...

Question 14 IELTS

Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.


Answer

The aim of going to school is to get knowledge. In the same way, students also attend a club, or other activities. Although these activities are important, I personally believe that students should attend classes. We should take it into consideration that students go to school in (for) classes. I will write three reasons why students should attend classes.

The first reason is that universities give knowledge to students in their classes. Students enroll classes to absorb the knowledge of their favorate field. Why do they enroll classes (them), unless they like to study? Going to school is waste of time for them. They can do anything they want instead of going to school. Also, students belong to a department, and have a program to graduate from the university. Therefore, they have to attend classes to finish the program. Programs should include classes that the students have to struggle. To offer good classes is also a responsibility for every university.

The second reason is that students pay much money for classes. For example, I know how much it is per a unit in a university. The cost of a unit is $650. Usually, one class consists of three units. Thus, to take one class costs $1950. I can not think that attending classes is optional when considering the payment. Education is expensive for people.

The third reason is that attending classes is useful for students after graduate. When students attend classes every day, they feel tired. Especially, a Monday morning class makes us feel gloomy. However, when we get out to the practical society, we can not say we are tired. We can not get the (take a) day off even if it is Monday. In stead of that, we have to work. Attending classes tells us that taking part in every time is important.

Therefore, I believe that attending classes is duty of students. They have to prior classes to other activities. It makes them benefits someday in their life.

Question 13 IELTS Prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants...

Question 13 IELTS

Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


Answer

Some people want to eat at home. It makes them relax, and it takes less money. Personally, however, I want to go and eat at a restaurant. This is more suitable for my life style. There are three reasons why going out for eating is better for me.

To begin with, I can save time when eating at a restaurant. I do not have to cook before eating. (Generally speaking, we consume much time when we eat at home.) Every time, we cook in our kitchen. Of course, we can buy a prepared food, but we do not do that every time (so often). Usually, we cook dishes even if it takes much time because it is cheaper. (Therefore,) Wwe have to consume much time when we eat at home. However, cooking is burdensome for me. I do not like to spend much time for eating. I go shopping, prepare foods before eating. Furthermore, I have to clean dishes up after a meal. I have to spend at least one hour every time.

Next, I can eat much better dishes at a restaurant. I am not a good cook. Whenever I cook, I have to eat very bad dishes. I also buy a prepared food at a convenience store. I feel good it sometimes, but I do not like to eat it every time (so often). I will be tired in a several times. The best way to avoid eating my bad dishes is to go to a restaurant.

Moreover, (we can eat many kinds of dishes at hand.) (The examples of dishes are French, Chinese, or Italian.) Pprofessional cooks serve the dishes I we ordered. I can eat dishes I We can not cook various dishes at hand because we tend to cook the same dishes at home. However, at a restaurant, I we (only) wait until they are served. Then I we can eat what I we can not cook by myself. It is extremely convenient. If I cook the same taste dish by myself, I need ten or more years for training. It is impossible for me. As I described above, I am not a good cook.

To sum up, I prefer to eat at a restaurant. I often go out to eat a meal. This is better than eating at home. Going out for eating has a lot of advantages for my life style.

Question 12: Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why

Question 12

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.


Answer

Generally, people visit museums when visiting new places. I also visit them in new places. Museums stimulate our curiosity to the place. Without museums, we might be bored in the place. There are three reasons I will mention why people visit museums in new places.

Primary, we can know the history of the new place in museums easily. Museums have many artificial and historical works the place produced. They collect the works in a building, and categorize them by each age. We can know the change of the history of the region only by walking them. While, museums explain the works in detail. Travelers can read the explanations easily. They can get a chance to know the information by going to the museums

Secondary, we want to save our time by visiting museums. It is convenient to visit museums. When we travel, we can not use so much time. Time is limited in a place for travelers. We want to visit as many places as possible. Originally, things collected in a museum were spread in a wide region. It is hard for travelers to visit all of the places in their limited time.

Lastly, we can look at many famous works only in museums. It is impossible to look at famous paints besides museums. For example, we think the works of Picasso are collected in museums. Actually, some people collect his paintings, but they do not show them publicly. For this reason, when a collector sells a Picasso’s work, many museums try to buy it. If another collector buys it, nobody knows when the painting will be sold next. Museums give us a chance to look at the works.

Therefore, travelers visit museums when they visit new places. Museums are good places to know the history of the region. Travelers can save time, and they can look at famous works in museums. We can enjoy our travel by using museums efficiently.

Question 11: Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their uiversity libraries..

Question 11 IELTS :

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their uiversity libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your oppinion.


Answer

I disagree with the idea that sports and libraries use the same amount of money. Of course, both are important for every university. B, but they are completely different categories. Different categories do not have to use the same amount of money. I am going to mention three reasons below.

The first reason is that the importance of sports and libraries depends on each university. Some universities encourage sports, but the others do not. Universities which do no encourage sports do not have to use money to them. It is unique to universities. Students can choose a university before they enter it by such kind of information. To increase a variety kinds of universityies, each university can decide the budget freely.

The second reason is that there are more fields to use money. Why only sports and libraries are chosen? I guess that is because libraries are a symbol of academic field. However, universities can add money (to) other academic fields besides libraries. For example, they can use money to scientific laboratories. They need money very much. Universities do not have to adjust money to sports.

The third reason is that the amounts of money to use both sports and libraries change every year. In a year, they use more money to sports. By contrast, they do to libraries in another year. Using the same amount of money to both fields means when universities use more money to sports, they also add money to libraries. Practically speaking, the total amount of money is limited. When one increases, some should decrease. It is more reasonable to think that when sports use more money, libraries and other facilities have to use less money.

In sum, I do disagree both sports and libraries use the same amount of money. For universities, they can use the money according to their uniqueness. Universities can use money to many fields differently. Furthermore, the amounts of money to distribute each field change very year. Therefore, I strongly believe that using money differently encourages universities to be better.

Question 10: When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success..

Question 10

"When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you agree or disagree with the question above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.


Answer

Generally, hard work is one of the elements to succeed. But we must not turn away one more significant element, luck. Luck is important for successful business people. Without luck, they could not win in the business world. I am going to mention three reasons why luck is important for success.

The primary reason, which is the most important, is that business people have to catch quite a few business chances. Not all of the hard workers get a successful business chance. People who find a chance are lucky. After getting chance, they need to broaden their business by working hard. Only chance is not enough in (at) this stage. How they use their brain and work hard lead them to a success.

The second reason is that a business people need to find excellent colleagues. People can not work alone. Usually, they work in a group. The group members should also be celebrities. They collaborate for the same aim in the same business. To find brainy members is difficult. Only luck relates to this element.

The third reason is that not all of the successful business people work hard. Some do not work even if they succeed in business. For example, some people are succeeded to land from their father. They get money only by using the land to construct buildings (in the land). They can earn money from (the) rent fees (of offices or apartments). In this example, people do not work hard, but succeeded (to their father's) land. Actually, we will estimate that they are lucky because they could succeed (have) land from their father. If they do not succeed (obtain the) land, they might work in a company for small salary.

As a result, only hard work is not enough to succeed in the business world. People need to get luck. The reason why not all of the hard working people succeed is that they do not have luck. We must not ignore luck is necessary for our success.

Question 9: Which place would you prefer to live in?

Question 9

Some people prefer to live in a small town. Other prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.


Answer

Personally, I prefer to live in a big city. It fascinates me very much. Although small towns have much attraction, big cities are more fantastic to live. I would like to mention why I want to live in a big city in the following sentences.

The first reason is that big cities are useful to live. They are filled with stores. We can buy whatever we want. On the other hand, it is impossible in small towns. It is hard to get stuff, and sometimes we have to get out the town to gain what we need. For example, small towns do not have big bookstores (book stores). Of course there are book stores even in small towns. But we do not always find specific books there. We just get magazines, novels and so on. We can imagine that quite a few people buy organic chemistry books there.

The second reason is that big cities are invigorated. There are many people living there. They try to live as hard as they can. They produce powerful energy. The energy fascinates me a lot. Moreover, many people move to big cities every day. Some have a dream for their future. Especially, the energy is come (comes) from young people. This young energy also stimulates me.

The last reason is that big cities have many art facilities. They have museums and concert halls. We can go there easily. Thus, it (there) is more possibility to be familiar with them. To go there or not is dependent on each person. But whether we have chance or not is important.

Therefore, I want to live in a big city. I like the energy of big cities, and they are useful to live. Moreover, we have more chance to commune with arts. It is hard to get everything written above in small towns.

Question 8: Television has destroyed communication among friends and family

Question 8

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.

Answer

I agree with the statement television has destroyed communicaiotion amoung people. We watch programs so often. It is one of the most popular entertainments. TV brings fun to every watcher. But we do not notice television gives bad influence on us. We become worse to communicate each other. Therefore, we have to be careful to watch programs.

First, babies who often watch TV programs can not communicate with people well. That baby does (They do) not cry and (are) silent always. It is proved scientifically. Nowadays, some parents have their baby watch educational VCRs. The babies have to watch them for many hours, and it (they) continues day by day. They (People) can not talk to the characters of the programs because the communication of TV is only one way. They have to watch without saying anything. Thus, it influences baby (babies) to be silent.

Second, children do not get out and play with other friends. They like animations, dramas, and music programs. They want to watch the programs more than getting out. Furthermore, they can not talk to their friends unless they watch the programs. Some children watch programs even if they do not want to watch them. Therefore, they spend much time to watch TV programs, not play with friends.

Third, people watch TV programs alone. Many family have more than one TV sets. They are reasonable compared to those of 30 years (ago). People can watch programs they want by moving to another room. They do not have to talk when watching these programs. ApparentlyObviously, I can declare that television destroys the communication of family.

Consequently, television has destroyed the communication of friends and family. It influences babies, children, and families. We have to notice the bad influence of TV programs.

Question 7: How do movies and television influence people's behavior? ....

Question 7

How do movies and television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.


Answer

People see and watch Movies and television for many hours. (People see movies and watch television for many hours.) Moreover, we can reasonably rent the VCR of a movie. People are strongly influenced by both media. Especially, I believe that people (they) are inspired to buy goods. I will write three reasons why people want to buy commercial goods by these media.

First, (we tend to buy goods familiar to us in commercials.) We often watch TV commercials, We (and) remember them without consciousness. When we go shopping, we look for (the) goods we watched (looked at) in commercials, because we get to trust them by watching so often. Suppose, which we buy, a familiar energy (health) drink or an unfamiliar one when we go to a drag store? I strongly believe a majority of people buy a familiar drink.

Second, we want to buy the same goods movie characters have. They show their cars, jewels, or clothes in movies. Sometimes, buying the same stuff elevates a (the) status of other people. Therefore, many companies want to have a contract to big movie stars or sport players. Companies can get benefits because people buy the companies' goods more.

Third, many television programs try to sell commercial goods. The aim of the programs is to show new and useful goods. They explain how useful and cheap the goods are. We are inspired that we might lose money when (if) we do not buy them. Then, we call the telephone number written on the screen just after watching the program.

To sum up, movies and television encourage people to buy goods. We watch many commercials, and we want the same stuff movie stars have. Some TV programs sell goods in the programs. We find that our economy is closely related to movies and television.

Question 6 If you could change one important thing about your hometown.....

.Question 6 :If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.


Answer

If I can (could) change one important thing in my town, I want to conserve forests. Although it has forests, they have been smaller. I think we were surrounded by wider forests when we were young. We need beautiful and wide forests to enrich our life. I will write three reasons why I want forests.

My primary reason is that forests have been destroyed for urban plannings. A lot of buildings have been constructed to sell new comers moving to our town. Already, a wide range of forest changed to apartments or office buildings. The sight view of the town is not beautiful because we can see only buildings. Originally, human beings were living in forest. Even if we live in a big town, I strongly believe that we are longing for a (the) green environment.

Next (The next) reason is that people throw away many stuffs (much stuff) they do not need. In the forest near my house, a lot of stuffs are (stuff is) left. For example, they are (it is) refrigerators, televisions, microwaves, and so on. The forest does not seem beautiful. We must not forgive a small number of bad people destroying the view of the forest. I think to conserve forests includes to clean it (them) up.

Another reason is that forests are places for wild animals. It means that any forest does not belong to only human beings. Therefore, we need to consider all of the animals living (in) the forests. We can not cut the trees without any permission of the animals. To live together with them is a fundamental way for us. The conservation of forests also protests (protects) animals.

In conclusion, I want to keep the forests in our town. We destroy forests to construct new buildings, and we destroy the view of them. Moreover, we sometimes forget many animals are living there. We have to think the importance of the forests again.

Question 5 : Large factory near your comunity........Advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community

Question 5

A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your comunity. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.


Answer

Building a large factory influences on our community a lot. Although it has some disadvantages, I strongly believe that it has great advantages to overcome the disadvantges. Therefore, I will support to build a new factory.

The worst disadvantage I am worried is that the factory might pollute the environment aound our community. In fact, many factories produce bad air, or contaminated water. We must not encourage (discourage) any factory which makes our life unworthy. However, if we regulate the water and air from the factory, the bad influence will be less. We often survey the concentrations of the contaminants in the air and water from the factory. If (Whenever) the factory violate the standards, we have to claim the factory. As long as the factory are not harmful to our environment, they do not have to stop the production.

On the other hand, building a factory has many advantages. The primary advantage is that the factory brings much money to the community. We can use it for our community. Concretely, we can solve a welfare problem. Especially, Japan has faced on a problem that the ratio of old people increases. It is hard to solve the problem, but we have to conquer it. By getting money from the factory, we can build new facilities for old people. The factory will give good influence on our community.

In addition, the factory hires people living in the community. To get a job has been harder in (the latest) fifteen years. Especially, youngsters do not get a full-time job. To solve the problem, we have to offer a new job. A large factory will need a lot of people. If all of them are hired from our community, the life of the people of (in) the community will be more stable.

Consequently, I will support to build a new large factory in our community. Although it has disadvanges, if we solve the problem (them), they are not matter. Also, it brings us advantages: giving money; and hiring people. Both are problems we have now. The factory is welcome if it solves the problems.

Question 4: Not everything that is learned is contained in books

Question 4

It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and constract knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?


Answer

Certainly, books include a lot of knowledge useful in our life. I often read a book to kill time or to gain knowledge; However, I strongly believe that knowledge gained from experience is more valuable than that from books. Even if books are useful, they can not tell us all of the real information. I will write three reasons why experience is more important.

First, knowledge from experience is more valuable for children. Children learn many ways from their real experience. As an example, I will show how to climb a tree. Suppose children who can not climb a tree. The only way to be a good climber is to climb actually by themselves. They feel the tree through their five senses by touching a stem and by grabing branches.

Second, knowledge from experience is more believable. Sometimes, books include false information. Especially, old technical books have that. For example, people trusted old medical books from China in Edo age. But they were not correct. Once they practically had opened a human body to observe, they would have found out the books would have been wrong. They did not try to observe that. Only subtle experience would have changed the medical progress.

Third, knowledge from experience is harder to forget. When we read a book, we think we understand the book. But to tell a (the) truth, we forget the information just after reading it. Reading a book is less impressive than experience because we use only eyes when reading book. On the other hand, we hard to forget the experience (We do not forget the memory we actually experienced). At least, we forget our experience less than reading a book. That is because we can use all of our senses when we experience. Using more senses is better to understand in our brain.

To sum up, experience is more important than reading books. Experience is more practical, more believable, and more unforgettable. If we have a chance to choose experience or book, we should choose experience.

Question 3 Food has become easier to prepare....

Question 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.


Answer

I do not agree that easy preparation of foods leads improvement of our life. Nowadays, we can buy cooked foods easily. We just use a microwave before eating them. It is very convenient. However, I think we lose important things when we eat easily prepared foods. We should not pursue only convenience in our life. I will show three reasons why I think that.

The primary reason is that the quality of easily prepared foods is low. Many kinds of chemicals are added in cooked foods we buy. The aim of the chemicals is to give flavors and colors. It is said that they do not harm for us. But consumers are anxious about the safety. It is difficult to understand the work of a huge number of chemicals. Moreover, when two or more chemicals are mixed, safe chemicals might change to harmful one. Unfortunately, the arrangement is infinit. We can not survey all of patterns.

The second reason is that people become not to cook well. They can go to a convenience store or a grocery store to buy frozen foods or cooked foods easily. They use a microwave, or sometimes only pour hot water. They wait until the foods are prepared. How can they improve their cooking skill in this way? Cooking is important to enrich our life. When we lose the skill, we also lose the quality of life, too.

Another reason is that to cook foods means to keep our house tastes. Each house has its own taste. It is succeeded to many generations. A house taste can be estimated to be a culture in the family. But convenient foods neglect all of the house tastes. They offer the same taste to consumers. In other words, we eat the same taste cooked by machines. We do not think they are the best taste. We know that the most delicious taste for people is their own house taste.

In conclusion, easily preparation of foods does not improve our life. We have to worry about chemicals, we disprove our cooking skills, and we do not succeed our house taste. Sometimes we are busy, and we do not have time to cook. But even if we eat easily prepared foods, we should not forget the importance of cooking.

Question 2: Parents are the best teachers......

Question 2

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.


Answer

Some people think parents influence their children because they spend much time with the children. But personally, I think some parents have problems to raise the children, and the surroundings around children influence them a lot. Therefore, I believe that parents are not the best teachers.

Firstly, parents are not always have a right to raise the children. Some parents violate the children. It is a serious problem. Society has to protect the children from the parents. Sometimes, an official of children protection center visits the parents, and persuade not to violate them. In the worst case, parents and children have to live separately. Parents are not teachers any more in this case. Children also must not imitate such parents as them.

Secondly, children do not have enough time to spend time with parents these days. Parents today work a lot. They go back home very late everyday. Many kindergartens open until late time. Some are until seven o’clock, and some are until ten o’clock whatsoever (and so on) . Parents go and bring the children at very late time. The reason kindergartens open late is the change of our society. In the old time, women stayed home. If they have a job, they work inside home. But nowadays, many women work outside. As a result, both parents return home to sleep. When children can make time to learn from the parents?

Lastly, children are influenced by their surroundings. They go to school, play with the friends, and get familiar with many people. All of them are teachers for children. For example, children make friends in their school. Children learn how to make friends by themselves. In other words, other children teach it. Parents can not teach how to make friends in their home. Despite children are living with parents, we can not determine that parents are the best teachers.

Therefore, I think that parents are not the best teachers. Some parents have very serious problems. Some can not have enough time to communicate with the children. Children are also influenced by other people to whom parents can not change. Altough parents are not the best teachers, they should strive to be the best teachers for their sweet children.

Question 1: People attend college of university for many different reasons.......

Question 1

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


Answer

The percentage of the people attending college or university has been increasing. Various reasons bring out with the increase of attending. Personally, I think that the new reasons are based on the changes of our social surroundings. Therefore, I would like to raise and explain the reasons from the point of new changes.

The primary reason is that workers return to college or university to broaden their knowledge. They try to get a degree such as Master’s or PhDs. Or they just take a few courses to meet their pursuit of study. In these days, many universities offer courses in order for such kind of workers to take part in. At a glance, they look experts in the business and people think they do not have to go to school. That is because they worked for many years before attending college. However, they think their business skill is not complete. They declare that they go to school again to combine their knowledge and to add new knowledge (skills, experience).

The second reason is that people try to get new skills to meet social demands. Many companies want very skillful people when they employ. In the past, companies educated employees after they entered it. It was worthy as long as employees never quitted the job. However, the long-lasting recession makes it impossible. Companies can not afford to pay money for the education of employees. Therefore, many workers have to study by themselves to develop their skills. To seek the new education, they attend college or university.

In the end, colleges and universities themselves change to offer new specific fields. They are no longer research facilities in this meaning. Studens can get their favorite job relating to their specific field. I will illustrate law schools as an example. Law schools will be founded next year. Of course, people go there to be a lawyer. Yet, they do not have to enroll a law school if they can pass the law examination. People can choose one of the ways, going to a law school or passing the test. When they choose a law school, they attend a college. Besides law schools, colleges or universities offer various courses about specific fields for students.

In sum, people change their reasons to attend colleges or universities along the social environment change. I believe there are many changes such as worker's mind, market recession and university itself. In the future, more and more changes will occur if our surroundings change again.