Some people prefer to shop for groceries at speciality shops such as butcher shops and bakeries. Others prefer to shop for everything at once at a supermarket. 

Which do you think is better and why? Use details and examples to support your answer.

Some people like to celebrate their birthday or holidays with large gatherings or parties. Other people prefer to celebrate in quieter ways, alone or with just a few people. Which do you prefer? Explain why.

（Some people prefer to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays with large gatherings and parties. Others prefer to celebrate with only a few people. Which do you prefer?）

Some people think we should act humorously when dealing with difficult situations in our lives while other people believe we should treat them seriously. Which opinion do you prefer, why? 

在处理生活中的困境时，是积极幽默地对待，还是严肃认真地面对？ 

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

When traveling, people should periodically let their friends and family know where they are and how they are doing.

Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

是否同意？旅行时，人们应该定期让朋友和家人知道他们在哪里以及他们的情况如何。

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 

One of the best ways to learn about a country’s culture is to watch television shows made in that country. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.  

是否同意观看一个国家的电视节目是了解国家文化的最好方式?

When you encounter problems, would you opt to seek advice from the older generation, like your parents and grandparents, or from your peers, such as friends?

当你遇到问题时，你是会选择向老一辈的人比如parents and grandparents寻求建议，还是同辈人比如friends？

When celebrating birthdays or holidays, some people choose to gather with a large group of friends, while others prefer to spend time quietly with a few close relatives and friends or alone. Which do you prefer?

有些人在庆祝生日或节日时，选择与众多朋友聚集一堂，有些人却更偏爱与少数亲朋好友或独自一人安静地度过，你倾向于哪一种？

Should parents check their children's grades without their consent?

家长应该未经孩子同意查看他们的成绩吗？

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to teach children how to behave is to praise their good behavior rather than to criticize their bad behavior.

哪种方法在培养孩子良好行为上更为有效，是正面的强化还是纠正性批评？

Some people like to read certain books more than once. Others prefer to always read something they have never read before. Which do you usually prefer? Explain why, using details and examples. 

有些人喜欢一本书读好几次，有些人则总是读没看过的书，你喜欢哪一种？