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Tour de France bicycle race

"The concept of excellence is inherently competitive; logically, in order for some to surpass, others must be outdone." —Ian Cosh, resident anthropologist at Idea Couture

Write an essay in which you take a position on the statement above. In developing and supporting your essay, consider instances in which the statement does and does not hold true.

gavel in front of globe with flags and continents

CLAIMInternational laws should replace all national laws.

Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Man holding his head in despair by a laptop computer

CLAIM: Schools and universities have a responsibility to discourage students from pursuing fields in which they are not likely to be successful.

Write an essay explaining how much you agree and/or disagree with this claim. Be sure to give specific evidence and reasoning to support your opinion.

 

Men playing outdoor chess

Do you think mental games like chess are good for you? Why or why not? Can you think of other ways to train your brain?

professor, students, university, lecture

"University students should be encouraged to pursue subjects that interest them rather than the courses that seem most likely to lead to jobs."

Write one paragraph in support of this recommendation and one paragraph against it. Describe specific circumstances that support each argument. 

Conclude your essay by presenting your own view.

Mannequin heads on a wall

CLAIM: Unfortunately, in contemporary society, creating an appealing image has become more important than the reality or truth behind that image.

Do you agree or disagree? Write an argument supporting your opinion.

Woman teaching class of adults

For centuries, people have followed the Latin proverb, Docendo discimus—"By teaching, we learn." 

Write a few sentences about what the proverb means, and perhaps a time when you have experienced it in your own life.

Cellphone with dictionary entry for "design"

Some large companies are making the switch to English as the official in-house language. What do you think about it? What are the pitfalls of such a move? What is to be gained? Would you like for your company to have such a policy?

High school Science Honor Society

Write about the below topic. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons.

"Top high school students should be allowed to enter university a year early."

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