1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities.

　　2. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion?

　　3. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place?

　　4. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

　　5. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy?

　　6. Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree?

　　7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.

　　8. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people‘s lives. (1) automobiles (2) bicycles (3) airplanes.

　　9. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?

　　10. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree?