SAMPLE SENTENCES

1. Unfortunately, a great number of children in some African countries do not have the opportunity to receive an
education.

2. Statistics show that more than 90 per cent of adult smokers started smoking when they were teenagers.

3. Most psychologists argue that children will not be able to develop a strong personality if they are regularly exposed to
violence on TV.

4. It is obvious that there is a major difference between state and private universities in terms of the quality of education.

5. It is an undeniable fact that people who cannot find a job suffer from serious psychological problems.

6. Almost all linguists agree that children and adults learn a second language in a different way.

7. One of our teachers is regularly attending yoga classes in order to relax and get rid of daily stress.

8. Disneyland is so attractive that all children wish to go there.

9. It seems that the real reason why you failed in your courses is (a) lack of motivation and attention.

10. It is a well-known fact that the secret of success lies in patience and determination. While patience brings about
perseverance, determination means having a strong will.

11. We are aware of the fact that the implementation of reforms in education requires a great determination, and that it
will take at least two years.

12. It is obvious that the prosperity of a nation depends on its economic power.

13. If parents sometimes allow their children to make decisions by themselves, their children will be more self-confident.
14. Many experts in the field of economy are not sure if the recession will turn into an economic depression.

15. Unfortunately, (a) lack of motivation has become a significant issue for many students all around the world. A great
number of students are not able to achieve remarkable success at school and therefore they have a tendency to drop out
of school.

16. The interpreter made a great effort to solve the problem between the refugee and the police.

17. The people in charge are aware of the serious problems we are facing right now. However, they are not doing their
best to help us overcome these problems.

18. Nearly everybody is constantly suffering from headaches, but the majority of these people ignore them.

19. It is crucial to consume healthy food and avoid smoking in order to lead a healthier life.

20. It is quite clear that learning a foreign language has become a priority for many people, because people believe that if
they do not learn a foreign language, they will not be able to find a good job. To illustrate, many big companies require
applicants to prove that they have very good language skills.

21. Two years ago, because of the economic crisis, many companies in Turkey were on the verge of collapse.

22. The majority of textile companies do not have any serious financial problems today thanks to economic reforms and
austerity measures they have taken.

23. We have been living in a highly competitive world over the last fifty years. Everything is much harder than it used to be
and people have to spend more time and money to achieve their goals.