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ESSAY
TOPICS for GED TEST PRACTICE |
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What
has been the best period in your life, and why? |
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Write
an essay of about 200 words describing the time of your life when you were
the happiest, and explain why you were happiest then. (You may choose to
write about the present) |
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Most
people feel that they have "learned some lessons" in their life. They may
have made some mistakes that taught them something. |
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What is one thing you have
learned from your past? What would you do differently if you could? Remember
to be specific. |
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Think
of something you really like doing (a hobby, sport, ...) |
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Write an essay of 200 words
explaining why you enjoy this activity and how you benefit from it. Give
examples and be specific. |
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| 4. |
What
do you think the most serious problem in the world is? Why? |
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Write an essay explaining
what you think, and give specific examples and reasons. |
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| 5. |
Choose
an important person that you have looked up to and who has helped you in
your life. |
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In a 200 word essay explain
who this person is, why you look up to her (him) and how the person has
helped you. Be specific and give examples. |
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| 6. |
If you
were given one million dollars to spend how would you spend it? You cannot
use it for yourself, family members, or friends. |
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Discuss your ideas in an essay
of 200 words. Support your ideas with reasons and examples. |
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| 7. |
Many
people believe you cannot learn everything in school. Some say that experience
is the best teacher. What is more important to a person's education: things
learned in school or through real life experiences? |
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Write a 200 word essay answering
this question. Be specific and give examples to support your view. |
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| 8. |
What
are your reasons for returning to school this year? |
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In an essay of 200 words discuss
your reasons for coming back to school. How will what you expect to learn
benefit you? |
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