Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your
preference (write 250 words):

　　1. Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other
high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school.

　　2. You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be
shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student
to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate?

　　3. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by
listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that it is
through personal experience.

　　4. Some people believe that university students should be required to
attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for
students.

　　5. Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences.
Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual
habits.

　　6. Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others
choose to spend time with a large number of friends.

　　7. Some people think that the family is the most important influence on
young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence
on young adults.

　　8. Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others
choose friends who are similar to themselves.

　　9. Some people believe that a college or university education should be
available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be
available only to good students.

　　10. Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really
do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may
improve our lives.

　　11. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of
every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole
school day on academic studies.

　　12. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people
prefer to prepare and eat food at home.

　　13. Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines.

　　14. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a
group of students.

　　15. Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very
carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time.

　　16. Choose one of the following careers and explain why it is important to society. (1)accountant (2)actor (3)airplane (4)pilot (5)architect (6)computer programmer (7)dentist (8)farmer (9)lawyer (10)tour guide