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Excellence

"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.

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"Civil disobedience" is when you break the law or social rules on purpose to bring attention to a cause (a principle or aim that a group supports or fights for) and push for change. People may be arrested when performing civil disobedience.

Is there a cause you think is worth being arrested for? What is it, and why do you feel that way?

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Sleep on it

Illustration of a child lying on a crescent moon, reading

Do you think that dreams can help us solve problems? Why or why not?

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GBC: Best film soundtrack

Uruguayan actress Natalia Oreiro, host of the Platino Ibero-American Film Awards 2016

Which movie do you think should win an award for best music soundtrack? Why? What makes it special?

Use facts and data in your answer. (See Examples and hints.)

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Generational differences

Older woman walking and younger man running on path

What influences the styles, values and interests of a generation? Why are different generations so different?

Support your answer with specific details and examples.

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The future of books

Some people say that the internet and TV will make books obsolete in the future. Do you agree? If it comes true, will it be a good or a bad thing? Explain your reasoning.

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Pass a law

The back of a police officer wearing a yellow jacket with the word "Police" on it

If you could pass any law you wanted, what would it be? Would it be for your city? Your country? The whole world? Give your reasons for making this law.

Now explain how you would enforce it.

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Improve efficiency at work

Color illustration of graph with the words, "Efficiency", "Planning", "Speed", and "Quality"

Describe two strategies to improve efficiency at your workplace. What are they? How would they help?

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Global law and order

gavel in front of globe with flags and continents

CLAIM: International laws should replace all national laws.

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

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Study to succeed

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.