April 2015 Speech & Essay Topics
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Essay Topic |
Speech Topic |
Plasto |
Michelle In the novel, “Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds,” Cam says “Click!” and her photographic memory helps her remember the entire event that happened just like a photograph! Cam has a superpower, which is a photographic memory! If you could have ONE superpower, what would it be? -what the superpower is? How will your life change if you had this superpower? ***Try to make this superpower as REAListic as possible, like Cam!***
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Michelle There are many types of popular electronic media that are introduced in today’s society and one of them is the television. Television programs may have a positive or negative effect on children’s overall development. It can be source of education and entertainment but have harmful effects on children! Do you think parents should NOT allow children to watch television?
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Intermediate |
Eric
In Who Is Jane Goodall we read about her discovery that chimpanzees could use tools! This was a very special moment in scientific history. What is a special moment in history that you wish you saw? If you were a time traveler, what is a moment you want to see? Why? Think about why that moment would be amazing!
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Michelle Often, people define the quality of something based on its price. For example, a piece of bread may cost a $1 in the market, but $20 in a fancy restaurant. Likewise, people may view the value of things based on its price. Do you think higher price means better quality?
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Advanced |
Eric
In Maniac Magee, the character "Big" John McNab wants to beat up Maniac because he couldn't strike him out. Is this a good solution? Is violence a good solution to our personal problems? What are some ways you can solve a problem without using violence. Explain using examples and details in your essay.
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Eric
In our listening book, we recently discussed how Jamie Oliver revolutionized school lunches in Britain. If you could change one part of your school, what would it be? Think about how that would make your life more healthy, not just more fun! Explain some good changes you would make.
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Challenge |
Eleanor
If you were to create a fantasy land, what and where would it be? Why did you create it? Why is it so special? Describe the place using as many adjectives as possible. Try to use ideas from the Land of Terabithia to compare your place.
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James
Stress is a part of everyday life and people have different ways of dealing with stress in their lives. Please describe what causes the most stress in your life and why. Then provide two effective ways you can deal with stress. Make your response as detailed as possible. |
Power |
James In Holes, we’re able to see that the Warden doesn’t like to be questioned. Instead, she wants others to simply obey her orders because she said so. However, do you think it’s important to question those who are in positions of power? Please provide reasons and examples to support your response.
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Eleanor
Is Change Good or Bad? Change has its advantages and disadvantages that affects’ one’s life. What would you do if there was a major change in your life? Would it be for the better or worse? Please provide specific examples and details to support your answer.
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Master |
James
Jonas is chosen to become the Receiver of Memory, which is the most important role one can have in his society. Becoming the Receiver allows you to experience much more than the average citizen. However, you have to experience as much pain as you do pleasure. If you could choose, would you choose to be the Receiver of Memory? Why or why not? Please provide reasons and examples to support your response.
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Eleanor
Medical Travel Research: On page 66 of your listening textbook, choose a country that is colored in yellow and research about medical travel and healthcare of its tourists and citizens. What does your country specialize in? Why do people travel there? If you needed a medical treatment that you couldn’t get where you live, would you travel to another country in order to get it? Why or why not? |
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이전 | 국제중&민사고 영어학습 전략 설명회 | 2015-04-11 |
다음 | 2015, 봄 학기 1차 Speech & Essay Topics | 2015-03-11 |