Should People Work Less and Take More Time to Relax?
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ESSAY TOPIC “III”
DIRECTIONS: You will have a total of 75 minutes to respond to the topic below. A time warning will be announced 10 minutes prior to the end of the test. You will not be allowed to leave early.
Express your thoughts carefully, logically, and effectively.
Provide examples and evidence to support your ideas.
DO NOT WRITE ON A TOPIC OTHER THAN THE ONE ASSIGNED BELOW
Several years ago, futurists predicted that, as a result of developing technology and automation, people in the U.S. would have much more leisure than in the future. However, a recent survey indicates that since the early 1980s the median number of hours worked by Americans has increased by 20 percent while the amount of leisure time available to the average person has dropped by 32 percent. According to the survey, this trend toward less and less leisure time has been steady and unwavering.
1. Discuss some possible causes and consequences of this trend.
2. Support your response with examples from your own experience, observation, or reading.
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You may use both sides of this sheet to make notes or form an outline.
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Please note: The format for the commentary for the essays in this workbook on the website has been changed from the original format given in the WPE workbook.
Essay Paper “III-A"
Since the 1980 's many breakthroughs in technology have made our lives as Americans easier. “You’ve got mail” is a phrase heard daily by millions across the country as they log on to the Internet, giving them quick & easy access to almost any information they desire. If we can accomplish things so much faster and easier, where does all that
ESSAY TOPIC “III”
DIRECTIONS: You will have a total of 75 minutes to respond to the topic below. A time warning will be announced 10 minutes prior to the end of the test. You will not be allowed to leave early.
Express your thoughts carefully, logically, and effectively.
Provide examples and evidence to support your ideas.
DO NOT WRITE ON A TOPIC OTHER THAN THE ONE ASSIGNED BELOW
Several years ago, futurists predicted that, as a result of developing technology and automation, people in the U.S. would have much more leisure than in the future. However, a recent survey indicates that since the early 1980s the median number of hours worked by Americans has increased by 20 percent while the amount of leisure time available to the average person has dropped by 32 percent. According to the survey, this trend toward less and less leisure time has been steady and unwavering.
1. Discuss some possible causes and consequences of this trend.
2. Support your response with examples from your own experience, observation, or reading.
__________________________________________________________________
You may use both sides of this sheet to make notes or form an outline.
Property of CSULB
Do not remove from the test room
Please note: The format for the commentary for the essays in this workbook on the website has been changed from the original format given in the WPE workbook.
Essay Paper “III-A"
Since the 1980 's many breakthroughs in technology have made our lives as Americans easier. “You’ve got mail” is a phrase heard daily by millions across the country as they log on to the Internet, giving them quick & easy access to almost any information they desire. If we can accomplish things so much faster and easier, where does all that