41.

　　"With the increasing emphasis on a global economy and international cooperation, people need to understand that their role

　　as citizens of the world is more important than their role as citizens of a particular country.”

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons

　　and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　42.

　　“The best way to preserve the natural environment is to impose penalties—whether fines, imprisonment, or other

　　punishments—on those who are most responsible for polluting or otherwise damaging it.”

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with

　　reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　43.

　　“Scientists are continually redefining the standards for what is beneficial or harmful to the environment. Since these

　　standards keep shifting, companies should resist changing their products and processes in response to each new

　　recommendation until those recommendations become government regulations.”

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons

　　and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　44.

　　Although most people wish to live long lives, attempting to significantly extend the average human life span would be

　　a mistake. If achieved, this would place an enormous burden on resources, lowering the quality of life for everyone.

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons

　　and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　45.

　　“The most important reason for studying history is not that knowledge of history can make us better people or a better

　　society but that it can provide clues to solving the societal problems that we face today.”

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with

　　reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　46.

　　“All companies should invest heavily in advertising because high-quality advertising can sell almost any product or

　　service.”

　　Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion expressed above. Support your point of view with

　　reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

　　47.