Task 1

Some people think that, when moving to a new country, they should adapt to the cultural habits and traditions of the new country. Other people prefer to keep their original habits and traditions. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why, using details and examples in your response.

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Task 2

Reading

University Should Ban Sleeping in the Library

It is very common to see students sleeping on the couches in the library. I do not think the university should allow this, for two reasons. First, when students sleep in the library, they occupy spaces where other students need to sit in order to get their work done. Second, when visitors come to our university and take a campus tour, the tour always takes them into the library. If these visitors see students sleeping there, they will get the impression that students at our university are not serious about their studies.

Sincerely,

Diane Menz

The man expresses his opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state the man’s opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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Task 3

Reading

Open Source Development

Many companies restrict access to the designs of their products in order to protect them from their competitors, so that those competitors do not copy their products Sometimes, however, companies may encourage all interested people to access and modify their designs, even if these people are from a competing company. This model of development, known as open source development, allows companies to work together cooperatively to improve products. This model can be beneficial when products require new technology that is expensive and complex, since companies can share costs and work together to find solutions to problems in order to create successful products.

Explain how the example from the professor’s lecture illustrates the concept of open source development.

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