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• Some people enjoy being in a crowded place, while others prefer somewhere quieter with fewer people. Describe your perfect place when you want to relax.
• “I realised that I was much stronger than I had previously thought.” Write about a time when you felt like this.
• “Young people spend so much time thinking about the future that they forget to enjoy the present.” How far do you agree?
• “People today are far too easily persuaded to spend money on things they don’t need.” Do you agree that advertising has made us wasteful? 
• Describe the sights and sounds of a shopping mall. Remember to describe the people too.
• “I felt I was on top of the world.” Write about a time when you felt like this.
• “Young people are making the world a better place.” What is your opinion.
• “A happy person is a healthy person.” How far do you agree?
• Describe ways to relax after you have been busy. Explain why it is enjoyable for you.
• Write about a time when you did something to impress someone and regretted it.
• Learning how to respond to mistakes is essential for success. What is your opinion?
• “There is no place like home.” Is it true to you?
• Which person has the most positive impact on your life? Describe the individual’s personality and in what ways he or she influenced you. 
• “It was the proudest moment.” Write about a time when you felt like this.
• Most young people today are obsessed with fame and imitating celebrities. What are your views?
• “People can only be happy if they feel they are treated fairly.” Do you agree?
• Describe an event that you looked forward to which turned out to be disappointing. Explain why you were excited about it and why it didn’t live up to your expectations.
• “I had never seen my friend laugh so much!” Write about a time when this happened.
• Some people like to stand out from the crowd; others just want to be part of it. Which do you prefer and why?
• Which modern invention is essential for you and your family and which one could you and your family live without? Explain your views.
• Describe a place that means a great deal to you. Why is it so important?
• Write about a time when you caused great disappointment to a person. What did you do about the situation?
• It is often said that people are too concerned with getting things and spending money. What is your opinion?
• People should always tell the truth.’ Do you think there are any situations in which this might not be the best thing to do? Explain your views.
• Describe a childhood toy, or a game you played, which still means a great deal to you. Why is it so important?
• Do you agree that we can learn from the mistakes of others or do we need to learn from our own experiences?
• What are your ambitions for the future? Explain how you plan to achieve them, including any possible difficulties.
• To what extent do you agree with the idea that some teenagers lead an unhealthy lifestyle? Give reasons for your views.
• Describe the possession that matters most to you and explain why you would never be prepared to part with it.
• The world would be a very dull place without music’ What are your views?
• Shoppers have too much choice, from chocolate bars to jeans’ What, in your opinion, are the advantages and disadvantages of having many things to choose from?
• Do electronic devices, such as tablets or smart phones, help or hinder students in their studies?
• Describe how you celebrated an important family occasion. Why will this event always remain in your memory?
• Which features of Singapore and its citizens make it a major tourist attraction for people from all over the world?
• Which person has the greatest influence on your life at the present time, and why?
• The best things in life are free’ Write about some of the occasions when you have found this to be true.
• Parents often believe that it is better to be safe than sorry. Do you consider young people to be too protected?
• Describe some of your experiences in food courts and hawker centers. How important are these places in your life as a teenager in Singapore?
• The way we dress reveals who we are’ What are your views?
• What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? Why does it mean so much to you?
• Write about an incident you still remember from your early childhood. Why do you think it has remained in your mind so clearly?
• People all over the world are living longer. What are the advantages and disadvantages of their increased life expectancy?
• Describe an annual event which you enjoy and explain why it is so important to you.
• The use of motorcars is the greatest threat to the environment’ Do you agree?
• “It is better never to borrow or lend money” What are your views on this advice?
• Write about an amusing incident on a day out with your family, which still makes you laugh whenever you remember it.
• Should boys and girls be given exactly the same type of education?
• Describe how a religious or national event is celebrated in your country.
• What important lessons in life are learned away from school?
• Write about an occasion when it was necessary to tell the truth whatever the consequences.
• Some people say that the internet does more harm than good. What is your view?
• Describe the location and the main features of your ideal home and explain why you think it would be an ideal place to live.
• In the 21st century, how important is it to be able to read, write and speak English in Singapore?
• I’m bored’ is so often the cry of teenagers today. What could be done about this?
• Write about an occasion when an attempt to help led to unexpected consequences for the helper.
• Write about some of your worries and hopes for the future.
• The delights and frustrations of being a teenager
• Write about an occasion when you just could not stop laughing at an inappropriate moment.
• Television, newspapers and the Internet – which of these do young people prefer as a source of information, and why?
• In your opinion, what kind of voluntary work is worth doing, and why?
• If you were drawing up a set of school rules for a new school, what would they be? Explain which of these you think are the most important
• Nowadays, people live longer than ever before. What problems does this present and how can these problems be dealt with?
• Write about someone who failed to live up to his or her reputation.
• Write about some of the things in your country you value the most and would miss greatly, if you had to live in another country
• Write about a time when your late arrival for a particular meeting or event led to serious trouble.
• What do you think secondary schools can do to ensure the health, well-being and safety of their students?
• Given the limited land available in Singapore, is it wise to set aside some areas as nature reserves?
• Do you feel that you need the long school vacation? How do you occupy your time during the December break, when schools are closed?

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Once upon a time there lived a man called Andare. He was a court jester. His job was to keep the king happy. He was a very clever man. Andare was married and had a son. 

Tourism is the main source of income of most of the countries in the world today. Tourism means travelling for pleasure. People also travel for religious, business and educational purposes. Man always has a desire for travelling. With the development of different modes of transport facilities tourism has turned into a major industry. It is a top income earner in the modern world. 

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              the world in the year 3000, the world in the year 3000 will be a strange place beyond our imagination. it will look more like an alien planet we see in movies. , it will probably be a world where machines do most of the work. there will be less human activity. so the future man will be less physically active. .

             The Person Who Inspired Me Most

There are many famous people in the world. people can be famous for different reasons. some people excel in some field and become famous. there are famous scientists, actors , inventors , sportsmen etc. among them the person who inspired me most was a freedom fighter. he was none other than mahathma gandhi. , mahathma gandhi was born in india. he was born in 1869. according to the hindu customs gandhi married at an early age. later he went to england for his higher studies and became a lawyer. then he went to south africa and started the journey of his life as a lawyer. , gandhi returned to india, his motherland and joined the freedom struggle. he wanted to free his country from the british. he saw how his countrymen were suffering at the hands of the british. however, gandhi did not encourage people to take up arms against the white men. his campaigns were non violent. he organized massive protest campaigns against the british rule in india. , gandhi wanted to make india self sufficient. he encouraged people to cultivate what they wanted in their home gardens. also he told people to make their own clothes. he himself practised what he told his people. , however this great person died an unnatural death. he was shot dead by an indian on the 30th january 1948. but mohandas gandhi still remains in our hearts as a true leader.  , learn to describe graphs.

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                      A famous tourist destination in Sri Lanka

There are many famous tourist destinations in sri lanka. galle, trinco, nuwara eliya etc are some of them. among them nuwara eliya is the most popular tourist destination in sri lanka. , nuwara eliya is situated in the central hills. it is also known as little england. it is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains. , there are beautiful waterfalls in nuwara eliya. the waterfalls enhance the beauty of nuwara eliya. the waterfalls attract the tourists. , there is a cool climate in nuwara eliya. the temperature always stands below 15 degrees. the mist covered mountains create a beautiful sight. the large tea estates add more beauty to this cool environment. , flowers and nuwara eliya are intertwined. there are beautiful flowers in every nook and corner of nuwara eliya. there are flowers along the roads and in every garden. the haggala botanical garden is one of the oldest flower gardens in sri lanka. , horton plains is also situated in nuwara eliya. there is a unique environment in the horton plains. the world's end is a popular attraction in the horton plains. there are many endemic plant species in the horton plains. the bakers falls is also situated in the horton plains. , nuwara eliya is the most favourite holiday resort in sri lanka. .

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