APRİL 25-29

Dear All,
We have completed all types of essays; Cause, Effect, and Compare and/or Contrast.
All you need is to do more practice.
Below are some essay topics taken by Proficiency Exams. You cam email me your essays so that I can give you some constructive feedback just before the exam.

My email is sivilh@itu.edu.tr 
The deadline is 03.05.2015 by 10.00

1.       What are the main reasons that Turkish high school students perform below average in international tests on reading, math and science? (January 9, 2014 -Proficiency Exam)      

• overcrowded classes
• limited facilities
• lack of family support for students
• quality of teaching
• poorly designed textbooks
• students’ attitudes

2.       Compare and/or contrast the results of making decisions very quickly with the results of making decisions after careful analysis. (January 9, 2014 -Proficiency Exam)

·         happiness

·         relationships

·         success in career

·         financial situation

·         ability to handle emergencies

·         ability to work on a team

3.  What are the main factors that lead to criminal behavior?  (September 7, 2013 - Proficiency Exam)

·         personal choices

·         family background

·         poor education

·         bad friends

·         exposure to violence

·         poverty



Have a nice holiday:)