...list may appear in your actual test. You should become familiar with this list before you take the computer-based TOEFL test. Remember that when you take the test you will not have a choice of topics. You must write only on the topic that is assigned to you. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Some people...
Words: 6338 - Pages: 26
...* What is VMOSA? * Why should your organization use VMOSA? * When should you use VMOSA? Like everyone else, community organizers often dream about goals they would like to accomplish, such as an end to drug abuse; every child being wanted, cared for, and nurtured; a home for everyone; peace in our lifetime. These are just a few of many people's visions for our community. Unfortunately, like many individual dreams, we think these objectives are too lofty and unattainable to ever be realized. But, in fact, realizing these dreams is possible. Look, for example, at our global success in eradicating small pox, or how far we have come since the 1950s in the United States towards reaching racial and gender equality. As Henry David Thoreau said over a century ago, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; there is where they should be. Now, put foundations under them." Building foundations for your community dreams is what VMOSA, the strategic planning process that is the focus of this chapter, is all about. It's about groups of people deciding together what they want to accomplish, and how they are going to get there. What is VMOSA? One way to make that journey is through strategic planning, the process by which a group defines its own "VMOSA;" that is, its Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Action Plans. VMOSA is a practical planning process that can be used by any community organization or initiative. This comprehensive planning tool...
Words: 15343 - Pages: 62
...What Arête means to Me Arête is term that means that I should always strive to be the best person I can be. Using the resources around me to better myself and my community. Once I am able to utilize the resources around me, my plan to success seems to become clearer. Once I come to this realization of this clearer path, my adversities do not seem to be as significant as I once saw them to be. I believe another aspect of Arête is the legacy you leave behind you, leaving those individuals around you in a better place than what they started out with. What I would like my legacy to be is described as someone who puts the needs of others ahead of themselves. I pride myself on helping those around me, for one day you never know it could be you....
Words: 1841 - Pages: 8
...CHOICE 1.What work of art, music, science, mathematics, or literature has influenced your thinking, and in what way? (University of Virginia applicants to the College of Arts and Sciences) 2.Discuss how a particular work of music, literature, or art has inspired your life. (William and Mary) 3.Tell us how a particular book, play, film, piece of music, dance performance, scientific theory or experiment or work of art has influenced you. If you choose a novel, film or play, assume we know the plot. (University of Notre Dame) 4.Consider the books you have read in the last year or two either for school or for leisure. Please discuss the way in which one of them changed your understanding of the world, other people, or yourself. (Duke University) 5.Tell us about a situation where you have not been successful and what you have learned from the experience. (William and Mary) 6.First experiences can be defining. Cite a first experience that you have had and explain its impact. UPA 7.Recall an occasion when you took a risk that you now know was the right thing to do. (University of Penn) 8.Tell us what you think about a current scientific or social controversy. (William and Mary) 9.Most people belong to many different communities groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it...
Words: 3847 - Pages: 16
...Going to college is one of the biggest milestones in a teenager’s life; it is a time where you are changing from a teenager in high school to an adult going to a college. But it is not an easy transition. Sometimes, people can find themselves confused in the challenging transition with trying to figure out where your classes are, how you are going to meet new friends, and figure out how you are going to have enough time to study and do classwork for all of your classes that are time consuming. As you are going through all the confusion and stress of your transition you also have another thing to pile onto your busy schedule, which is gaining leadership experience. Campus leadership can be anything from a club or an organization that is on campus that peaks your interest, or it could be something like volunteering anywhere in the UCF community. Campus leadership is very important, because if you are interested in gaining experience for a possible job that can began your career it is a perfect way to gain that experience....
Words: 1309 - Pages: 6
...Senior Speech We have only been a part of the Blue Valley family for four short years, and now is time for us to leave. Many of us think the time flew by, while others (you know who you are) dreaded every second you were in this school and could not wait to get out. As we all go on to other places into our lives, we will always remember Blue Valley High. Blue Valley is where most of us developed into who we are today; it shaped us. It seemed like yesterday that we were scrawny little freshman exploring the big world around us trying to figure out where our classes were, dousing ourselves in AXE Body spray or perfume, and trying to avoid the upper classmen that frightened us. From being these freshman walking around the halls, to being seniors...
Words: 790 - Pages: 4
...Leadership Leaders can have a direct bloodline effect on people in their lives, especially mothers. This leader in my life happens to be Laura Landreneau, my mother. My mother has been sculpted into a great leader that has also shaped the lives she has influenced. During her early years, she enlisted within the Army as a nurse stationed in Ft Sam Houston. From her first days at Basic Training, she showed her skills as a leader from leading formations to becoming her Basic Training Platoon Leader. After her years within the service, she moved onto regular practice of nursing and became a mother of three children down the road. She brings what she learned as a leader to the table of being a mother and she uses her motherly skills learned to amplify her skills as a leader. She was chosen for this paper because of how she incorporates her character within all aspects of her life, career, family, friends, and community. Chapter 1 – The Nature and Importance of Leadership Laura says that through her years as an experienced nurse you must be that leader to those who are new and less equipped as her self. “Experiences you share builds that rapport within the work place with both your co-workers above you and at that same level as you.” Decisions have to be made sometimes in very quick instances depending on the severity of the case. Sometimes these decisions can be life saving as a nurse. This applies to students that sometimes decisions may be hard to make even with little experience...
Words: 3238 - Pages: 13
...there is no wonder that their public schools have a bad reputation. If children had the possibility to read more books in school or in the comfort of their own home than the high school graduation could rise higher than 65.5% in 2011 (Goldman, 2012). Due to the current economic setbacks, it makes it hard for schools, libraries, and families alike to be able to set money aside to purchase new books for children of all ages. Cities, big and small, across the U.S. are always in need of books for their children; nonprofit book festivals always tend to help bring communities together for the hope that it will make a brighter future for New York City and its people that it touches. The key to any successful nonprofit book drive are an abundance of sponsors to help secure funding for a venue, advertising, book donations, and even a possible celebrity appearance to help with national attention. When it comes to a local book festival in New York City it is a good idea to try to get businesses either that are located within the city, or who operate throughout the city involved to help raise the pride of the residents. This tactic will help get other local businesses and people involved which will help the festival turn into a city bonding experience. The first step would be to make appointments with large corporations down to the small privately owned businesses to have a chance to explain the benefits of a local business helping its local community. The best reason to use to help convince...
Words: 2149 - Pages: 9
...|ARCHWAY SIXTH FORM – PLANNING YOUR FUTURE | You will find a collection of guides and resources to help you choose your future in Teaching resources > Sixth Form > Planning your future This is a working document – rename it as yours NOW and remember to keep saving it. |I have no idea what to do after sixth form – what do I do? | |Research / Read / Ask | | | |Explore your options | |I want to go to university – what’s next? | |Choose a course | | | |Choose a university | | | |Personal statement | | | ...
Words: 1664 - Pages: 7
...What is the issue? The issue being addressed in this brochure is that of parents being engaged in student learning both at home and school. This is more so an issue with EAL families for various reasons and can be addressed easily with all parties’ willingness. Why I believe there is an issue I have long heard from students that their parents are unable to help them with homework and take part in school activities. This may be for several different reasons but I have taken note of EAL students reporting that their parents are unable to help them with their homework because they are not able to understand and/or read the homework given. I volunteer at a school homework club, where students spend an hour with tutors completing their homework....
Words: 1257 - Pages: 6
... ISBN # 1-56456-044-9 All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be sold, by any process or technique, without the express consent of the publisher. INTRODUCTION America has come to realize that its national educational system is not reaching enough of its students. Basic skills at the primary levels of school have decreased, as have the standard test scores of high school graduates. In addition, there are 23 million illiterate adults (those whose basic skills are below fifth grade level) and another 35 million semi-literate adults (those whose basic skills are below eighth grade level). Certainly, the educational system alone is not to blame for this problem. Parents and communities must bear some of the responsibility. In reality, poor school achievement has many causes. Family instability can disrupt the support system children need to concentrate on their studies effectively. Single parents are often too busy with routine tasks to deal adequately with their children’s school responsibilities. Students frequently change schools and lose the continuity essential for successful achievement. Many students have jobs after school and feel overwhelmed by required homework. Some teachers give routine, run-of-the-mill assignments, scarcely exciting or stimulating creative thinking. Many educators also neglect to teach students “how to study.” Poor study habits are a major cause of current academic problems. Too many students do not know how to study...
Words: 4247 - Pages: 17
... Number of Siblings: _____ Highest Educational Attainment: ___________________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________________ Family Background Mother’s Name: __________________________ Age: _____ Civil Status: Single Married Widow Separated Religious Denomination: _________________________ Highest Educational Attainment: ___________________ Occupation: _______________________ (Write the name of the school and state if the institution is private or public in nature) Elementary:___________________________ Private Public High School:______________________ ___ Private Public College: _____________________________ Private Public Father’s Name: __________________________________ Age: _____ Civil Status: Single Married Widower Separated Religious Denomination: __________________________ Highest Educational Attainment: ____________________ Occupation: ___________________________ (Write the name of the school and state if the institution is private or public in nature) Elementary:___________________________ Private Public High School:__________________________ Private Public College:...
Words: 967 - Pages: 4
...multiracial and multicultural city in the world. Today, this can be said for the entire Greater Toronto Area. In diverse communities, culture really becomes the driving force of the community. As such, the culture that each student brings with them to Canada will and does have a great impact on how they function within a school setting. Effective teaching requires knowledge of the past and present experiences and perceptions of learners. It is also important for an educator to identify with and understand whatever ethno-cultural, faith, sub-cultural, national, socio-economic or other group or individual at their school to be able to effectively teach them. Therefore, as part of this assignment, I...
Words: 1852 - Pages: 8
...help graduates to find better jobs, while some people believe that university education should aim at cultivating students’ overall abilities. What is your opinion?或 Young people are important resources to their country, but governments may ignore some problems faced by young people in running the country. Please show those problems and give your ideal suggestions to solve them. 2. Food can be produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery. However some of methods may be dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local communities. What is your opinion?或In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Some people think that there are negative effects on both family and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?或 A balanced diet, or eating balanced meals, is the key to a healthy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. 3. In many countries，the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative effects to society? 或 Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generation companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and personal experience. 4. Some people think that robot technology is very important for our future. Some others believe that robots are a dangerous invention and have negative effects on society...
Words: 5498 - Pages: 22
... Introduction to Educational Research LEARNING OBJECTIVES To be able to Explain the importance of educational research. List at least five areas of educational research. Explain the difference between basic and applied research. Describe evaluation research, action research, and critical theory research. Discuss the different sources of knowledge. Visit the study site for an interactive concept map. Explain the scientific approach to knowledge generation. Explain how to determine the quality of a theory or explanation. List the five objectives of educational research and provide an example of each. 2 RESEARCH IN REAL LIFE Research Aids Decision Making In June 2002, New York Governor George Pataki signed a state law giving Mayor Michael Bloomberg control of New York City’s public school system. Most observers agree that this is a school system desperately in need of reform. The 1,100 schools within this system educate 1.1 million kids. However, using the word educate would seem to be somewhat of a misnomer because only about half of the city’s public school students finish high school in 4 years. Only 40 percent of third- through eighth-grade students score at an acceptable level in reading, and only 34 percent do so in math. About 100 of the 1,100 schools are classified by the state as failing, and another 300 are almost as bad. Clearly, something needs to be done. While campaigning for mayor, Michael Bloomberg had many ideas, one of which was ...
Words: 14959 - Pages: 60
