1. Though migration is the order of the day thanks to globalization, of late, some rich economies do not seem to be interested in absorbing human capital from poor economies.
• What do you think are the factors that promote this biased attitude to the poor?
• Do you think there is something that can reverse this order?
Migration of human capital has been common ever since globalization came underway. But, today, rich nations are a little apathetic towards immigrants from poor nations. This essay is to identify the reasons for this prejudiced attitude, and to check what can be done to turn this condition around.
This first element is that poor migrants are known for making money and sending it back to their countries by abstain themselves maximum from spending. Obviously, finance outflow is a concern for the rich. Secondly, globally, the employment scenario is not that bright, and the arrival of fresh migrants would sabotage the dreams of the rich. For example, poor migrants are ready to work more for less. And finally, it may be said that many poor migrants are not up to the expectations of the rich in terms of qualifications, work culture and skill-sets. These are the major factors.
Obviously, there are genuine reasons for the rich not to promote migration from poor economies. But these nations cannot be going like this for long. There needs a change in this attitude. The first thing that can be done is to make the human capital meet a common standard set by host nations. Secondly, poor nations can suspend strategic trade operations in a selective manner so that rich nations may be forced to adopt a pro-poor policy. Besides this, international summits held by the UN and similar bodies should insist on all member nations to resort to friendly conditions when it comes to inviting human capital from poor nations.
In short, globalization as such is useful only if human capital is exchanged freely between nations. Therefore, it is unfair for the rich to abstain from inviting the poor. Anyway, there are ways to tackle this prejudiced attitude to the poor. The world must bust it.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Sports personalities promoting commercial interests for huge pay packages is unethical, and so it should be banned. Argue for and against this view.
It is very common that sports persons are selected as brand ambassadors of many products .When some say it is against their professional ethics while others opine that there is nothing wrong as such. This essay tries to identify those possible supporting and opposing arguments.
Sports stars are the icons of many youths in most of the countries. They are famous worldwide and their advertisements may get much more attention than any other professional models can invite. Hence, the advertisement where they take part must be something that should not mislead the common people. For example, if a cricket player says that a top brand of beverage is the secret of his fitness, then it is the saddest way of sending the worst message to its spectators. To make the condition worse, many fans may believe it and try to imitate their words of endorsement.
On the other hand, sports stars have the freedom to engage in commercial promotion exercises like advertisements according to their interests. They may not get such an opportunity in their life later. Hence, they are free to make earnings by using their present star image. It is true that a player cannot keep up his best form always. Moreover, it is because of their talent and hard work they get a chance to be a much sought after personality of a commercial brand.
In short, while we respect the right of all sportsmen to make their own choices to play, act and advertise, it is a must that they have to avoid activities which may create a bad habit in their fans. The arguments for and against the view show it.
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When you write arguments for and against a view: you have to have points to support and oppose: In this essay, it says sportsmen taking huge pays for advertising is unethical. So to be banned. What you have to say, is the unethical side of it that makes banning necessary. on the other side, you need to say that there are others arguments that does not demand any king of banning, rather they may be permitted. The language you may use is: the primary argument that makes some people believe that it is unethical is this……………secondly, this may be the other argument…………….for example.
Second paragraph is for opposing it: it is not fair to say that it should be banned because it is right to argue that sports persons have very short career span, and their career is something 24X7 unlike others. Secondly, sports icons are promoted by businesses, so the former have an obligation to the latter. For example, Pepsi Cola sets aside billions for sports promotion. So there no wonder, it, PEPSICO, offers huge pays for celebrities and buy their image.
In conclusion, you may say, there may be differing arguments for and against this, but I for one of the opinion that sports people need to be selective in this regards, else they may do more harm than good to people.
It is very common that sports persons are selected as brand ambassadors of many products .When some say it is against their professional ethics while others opine that there is nothing wrong as such. This essay tries to identify those possible supporting and opposing arguments.
Sports stars are the icons of many youths in most of the countries. They are famous worldwide and their advertisements may get much more attention than any other professional models can invite. Hence, the advertisement where they take part must be something that should not mislead the common people. For example, if a cricket player says that a top brand of beverage is the secret of his fitness, then it is the saddest way of sending the worst message to its spectators. To make the condition worse, many fans may believe it and try to imitate their words of endorsement.
On the other hand, sports stars have the freedom to engage in commercial promotion exercises like advertisements according to their interests. They may not get such an opportunity in their life later. Hence, they are free to make earnings by using their present star image. It is true that a player cannot keep up his best form always. Moreover, it is because of their talent and hard work they get a chance to be a much sought after personality of a commercial brand.
In short, while we respect the right of all sportsmen to make their own choices to play, act and advertise, it is a must that they have to avoid activities which may create a bad habit in their fans. The arguments for and against the view show it.
TOTAL 270words
Note
When you write arguments for and against a view: you have to have points to support and oppose: In this essay, it says sportsmen taking huge pays for advertising is unethical. So to be banned. What you have to say, is the unethical side of it that makes banning necessary. on the other side, you need to say that there are others arguments that does not demand any king of banning, rather they may be permitted. The language you may use is: the primary argument that makes some people believe that it is unethical is this……………secondly, this may be the other argument…………….for example.
Second paragraph is for opposing it: it is not fair to say that it should be banned because it is right to argue that sports persons have very short career span, and their career is something 24X7 unlike others. Secondly, sports icons are promoted by businesses, so the former have an obligation to the latter. For example, Pepsi Cola sets aside billions for sports promotion. So there no wonder, it, PEPSICO, offers huge pays for celebrities and buy their image.
In conclusion, you may say, there may be differing arguments for and against this, but I for one of the opinion that sports people need to be selective in this regards, else they may do more harm than good to people.
Migration
Though migration is the order to the day thanks to globalization, of late some rich economies do not seem to be interested in absorbing human capital from poor economies.
• What do you think are the factors that promote this biased attitude to the poor?
• Do you think there is something than can reverse this order?
Globalization is an arrangement reached between nations across the world which in turn enables human capital and other resources remain spread unevenly to be made better use of.
• How right is this argument in your point of view?
Almost all major possibilities thrown open by globalization are exploited much more by the rich than by the poor.
• How right is this argument in your point of view?
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Globalization has not been able to make the world any better, rather it has made the rich richer and the poor still poorer.
• Argue for and against this view.
Some people argue that the position of the poor would have been better had there not been anything called globalization.
How for can you support or oppose this?
Though migration is the order to the day thanks to globalization, of late some rich economies do not seem to be interested in absorbing human capital from poor economies.
• What do you think are the factors that promote this biased attitude to the poor?
• Do you think there is something than can reverse this order?
Globalization is an arrangement reached between nations across the world which in turn enables human capital and other resources remain spread unevenly to be made better use of.
• How right is this argument in your point of view?
Almost all major possibilities thrown open by globalization are exploited much more by the rich than by the poor.
• How right is this argument in your point of view?
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Globalization has not been able to make the world any better, rather it has made the rich richer and the poor still poorer.
• Argue for and against this view.
Some people argue that the position of the poor would have been better had there not been anything called globalization.
How for can you support or oppose this?
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Each country is blessed with good sports persons who raise their own land's name newer heights of fame. Hence it is the responsibility of the government to fund sports much more than what private sectors can do. I strongly agree to this view. Sports is not only a source of entertainment but also a great employment provider many who are directly or indirectly associated with sports. Those who have got talents can shine in this field, our course with great hard work. But, at the initial stages, most of the junior players cannot move forward until and unless someone sponsors them. If the government does not give any fund, only the rich can afford such expenses by themselves and the aftereffect is the real loss of excellent players. For example, most of the unnoticed beginners have taken much name and fame after years of training in sports like cricket and football. When we look at the private enterprises, it is true that they earn a lot by using the image of sports stars. Actually, they select the sportsmen who are in the limelight. For example, after a cricket tournament the 'man of the match' always gets handful opportunities for advertisements and commercial programmes. In fact, they get these offers only for a short period. Most often they do not get any opportunities from private sector if they are in poor form. In short, perpetual and persistent support can be extended from the government sector which is really helpful for the growth of sports, and thus the country can become more famous. This initiative cannot be seen in private enterprises, and hence people who think that private businesses can promote sports more than government do not see the full game but part of it.. TOTAL270 words
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Old age and its ins and outs
1.
In some richer economies, old people are encouraged to be at care homes whereas there are some who find it comfortable staying back home.
• Do you think life at a care facility is much advantageous than it is back home?
2.
For old people, staying home with the limited company of dear and near ones is much more comfortable than being at place like care homes where there are possibilities for greater company.
• Do you agree or disagree with this?
3.
Old people are old by putting in their best times for their nation in one way or the other. So taking care of them in the evenings of their life is the duty of the nation.
• Comment on this.
4.
Old age is there for all, but, of late, it is getting more and more difficult for old people.
• Try to see the reasons for this?
• In what all ways do old people find their life difficult?
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Population living longer by way of the possibilities of medical sciences is something worth appreciating. However, looking at it from a broader angle, living longer is more a problem than a possibility these times of changes.
• How do you respond to the second view?
• What are the concerns old people raise?
1.
In some richer economies, old people are encouraged to be at care homes whereas there are some who find it comfortable staying back home.
• Do you think life at a care facility is much advantageous than it is back home?
2.
For old people, staying home with the limited company of dear and near ones is much more comfortable than being at place like care homes where there are possibilities for greater company.
• Do you agree or disagree with this?
3.
Old people are old by putting in their best times for their nation in one way or the other. So taking care of them in the evenings of their life is the duty of the nation.
• Comment on this.
4.
Old age is there for all, but, of late, it is getting more and more difficult for old people.
• Try to see the reasons for this?
• In what all ways do old people find their life difficult?
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5.
Population living longer by way of the possibilities of medical sciences is something worth appreciating. However, looking at it from a broader angle, living longer is more a problem than a possibility these times of changes.
• How do you respond to the second view?
• What are the concerns old people raise?
Monday, March 19, 2012
Sports and the ins and outs of it
1.
The number of youngsters who take up athletics as their career platform is much bigger, but the ones who make it to the top is negligibly small.
• What reasons do you attribute to this disparity, and what can be done to make things better?
2.
Some people hold the view that governments do not need to spend much on promoting sports because private businesses are the ones who exploit the image of sports persons.
• To what extent to you agree or disagree with this view?
3.
Some say that identifying talents much early is the primary thing that makes a boy or a girl successful in their respective talents. Some others hold the view that talents, if any, will naturally surface and success will follow in the long run.
• Which view do you support and state why, with examples from your life or surroundings?
4.
Some people claim that the expenditure for promoting sports and games is so huge and the returns these fields make to the government are not proportionate. So government need not support sports and games.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
5.
Sports personalities’ promoting commercial interests for huge pay packages is unethical, and it should be banned.
• Argue for and against this view.
1.
The number of youngsters who take up athletics as their career platform is much bigger, but the ones who make it to the top is negligibly small.
• What reasons do you attribute to this disparity, and what can be done to make things better?
2.
Some people hold the view that governments do not need to spend much on promoting sports because private businesses are the ones who exploit the image of sports persons.
• To what extent to you agree or disagree with this view?
3.
Some say that identifying talents much early is the primary thing that makes a boy or a girl successful in their respective talents. Some others hold the view that talents, if any, will naturally surface and success will follow in the long run.
• Which view do you support and state why, with examples from your life or surroundings?
4.
Some people claim that the expenditure for promoting sports and games is so huge and the returns these fields make to the government are not proportionate. So government need not support sports and games.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
5.
Sports personalities’ promoting commercial interests for huge pay packages is unethical, and it should be banned.
• Argue for and against this view.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Children who belong to poor socio-economic conditions need to be given education free of cost, and their richer counterparts should be asked to pay for them by way of higher fees.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
When it comes to poor children, access to education is not that easy. In this respect, some people believe that it is right to impose higher fees on rich children so that the poor could be given education free of cost. To me, this idea sounds unfair and impractical.
The primary argument opposing the view is that the number of poor children so huge that their richer counterparts cannot meet these expenses by way of higher fees, no matter how high such fee/s could be. For example, a typical classroom may have a few rich children and their contribution may not meet the expenses generated by the majority. Secondly, such an academic policy would create rifts between rich and poor students; the rich may turn hostile and the poor may become at the mercy of the rich and dependent. This is extremely unfair.
However, the need for giving education to poor children is of great significance and the same cannot be imparted free of cost either. What is the way out then? The thing that comes to my mind is that governments may allocate special funds for the uplift of the poor so that the poor may be able to offer education to their children. A much better idea could be to offer education for affordable fee structures. For example, when rich students are asked to pay full fee, the poor may be given concessions and convenient payment options.
In short, the need for educating all children is very important, and poor socio-economic status should not stand on the way of one’s academic dreams. Since free education for all is a pipedream, a fair fee structure will be of some help the poor.
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• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
When it comes to poor children, access to education is not that easy. In this respect, some people believe that it is right to impose higher fees on rich children so that the poor could be given education free of cost. To me, this idea sounds unfair and impractical.
The primary argument opposing the view is that the number of poor children so huge that their richer counterparts cannot meet these expenses by way of higher fees, no matter how high such fee/s could be. For example, a typical classroom may have a few rich children and their contribution may not meet the expenses generated by the majority. Secondly, such an academic policy would create rifts between rich and poor students; the rich may turn hostile and the poor may become at the mercy of the rich and dependent. This is extremely unfair.
However, the need for giving education to poor children is of great significance and the same cannot be imparted free of cost either. What is the way out then? The thing that comes to my mind is that governments may allocate special funds for the uplift of the poor so that the poor may be able to offer education to their children. A much better idea could be to offer education for affordable fee structures. For example, when rich students are asked to pay full fee, the poor may be given concessions and convenient payment options.
In short, the need for educating all children is very important, and poor socio-economic status should not stand on the way of one’s academic dreams. Since free education for all is a pipedream, a fair fee structure will be of some help the poor.
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Children who belong to poor socio-economic conditions need to be given education free of cost, and their richer counterparts should be asked to pay for them by way of higher fees.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
When it comes to poor children, access to education is not that easy. In this respect, some people believe that it is right to impose higher fees on rich children so that the poor could be given education free of cost. To me, this idea sounds unfair and impractical.
The primary argument opposing the view is that the number of poor children so huge that their richer counterparts cannot meet these expenses by way of higher fees, no matter how high such fee/s could be. For example, a typical classroom may have a few rich children and their contribution may not meet the expenses generated by the majority. Secondly, such an academic policy would create rifts between rich and poor students; the rich may turn hostile and the poor may become at the mercy of the rich and dependent. This is extremely unfair.
However, the need for giving education to poor children is of great significance and the same cannot be imparted free of cost either. What is the way out then? The thing that comes to my mind is that governments may allocate special funds for the uplift of the poor so that the poor may be able to offer education to their children. A much better idea could be to offer education for affordable fee structures. For example, when rich students are asked to pay full fee, the poor may be given concessions and convenient payment options.
In short, the need for educating all children is very important, and poor socio-economic status should not stand on the way of one’s academic dreams. Since free education for all is a pipedream, a fair fee structure will be of some help the poor.
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• How far do you agree or disagree with this?
When it comes to poor children, access to education is not that easy. In this respect, some people believe that it is right to impose higher fees on rich children so that the poor could be given education free of cost. To me, this idea sounds unfair and impractical.
The primary argument opposing the view is that the number of poor children so huge that their richer counterparts cannot meet these expenses by way of higher fees, no matter how high such fee/s could be. For example, a typical classroom may have a few rich children and their contribution may not meet the expenses generated by the majority. Secondly, such an academic policy would create rifts between rich and poor students; the rich may turn hostile and the poor may become at the mercy of the rich and dependent. This is extremely unfair.
However, the need for giving education to poor children is of great significance and the same cannot be imparted free of cost either. What is the way out then? The thing that comes to my mind is that governments may allocate special funds for the uplift of the poor so that the poor may be able to offer education to their children. A much better idea could be to offer education for affordable fee structures. For example, when rich students are asked to pay full fee, the poor may be given concessions and convenient payment options.
In short, the need for educating all children is very important, and poor socio-economic status should not stand on the way of one’s academic dreams. Since free education for all is a pipedream, a fair fee structure will be of some help the poor.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Five different ways of looking at movement.
1.
Almost all State owned expensive and faster transportation modes are meant for the rich and the poor are not able to afford such modes of travel.
• Do you think it is a good idea to impose greater tax on rich travellers?
• Is it fair to believe that the poor can do without faster modes of travel?
2.
Travellers who move extensively for varying reasons are always at a disadvantage. This is more so when it comes to those who move across national borders.
• How hard is the life of long distance travellers?
• Make a few suggestions so that such travels will be hassle-free.
3.
The alarming rise in the number of automobiles on the roads make some people predict that there is going to be a saturation point in surface transportation, and greater number of people will depend on marine and air travels.
• Is this prediction going to be true in your opinion?
• What is the scope of surface transpiration 10/20 years from now?
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Today, faster movement is indispensable for man. But it is not going to be possible for long due to many things.
• What all problems do you see in travel industry in the days to come?
• Do you think that man will be able to do without faster movement?
5.
Even distribution of development exercises based on population density can go a long way in reducing the need for travel as such.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
1.
Almost all State owned expensive and faster transportation modes are meant for the rich and the poor are not able to afford such modes of travel.
• Do you think it is a good idea to impose greater tax on rich travellers?
• Is it fair to believe that the poor can do without faster modes of travel?
2.
Travellers who move extensively for varying reasons are always at a disadvantage. This is more so when it comes to those who move across national borders.
• How hard is the life of long distance travellers?
• Make a few suggestions so that such travels will be hassle-free.
3.
The alarming rise in the number of automobiles on the roads make some people predict that there is going to be a saturation point in surface transportation, and greater number of people will depend on marine and air travels.
• Is this prediction going to be true in your opinion?
• What is the scope of surface transpiration 10/20 years from now?
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4.
Today, faster movement is indispensable for man. But it is not going to be possible for long due to many things.
• What all problems do you see in travel industry in the days to come?
• Do you think that man will be able to do without faster movement?
5.
Even distribution of development exercises based on population density can go a long way in reducing the need for travel as such.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Friday, March 16, 2012
People often believe that great musicians are born and not made. Do you agree that we are born with much of our ability or are there other factors as family, environment that determine success.
Opinion may differ on whether great men like musicians are born or made. I am of the opinion that we inherit much of our abilities. However, there are few other factors that can influence our success. Let me make it clearer.
History has enough evidences to prove that great musicians are very few in number and they are believed to be born with their talents. For instance, Beethoven, Mozart, A. R. Rahman, to mention a few, had music in their blood. The case is same with people who are blessed with good voice. Though it is a fact that voice can be modulated, polished and fine-tuned, the fact is that not many have it in them. And the ones who come with it make it to the top and prove themselves to be great over time.
However, we cannot rule out the influence of external factors like family and its standing, and the milieu in which one happens to be. These instruments are powerful enough to exert great influence on people’s performance, and the same may lead a person to be successful. Let me cite an example to make my stance clearer. A child that happens to be born in an aristocratic or well-to-do family ambience is at a greater advantage in terms of opportunities that lead to success.
In short, the opinions on in born talents and nurtured ones may still differ. But the fact that there are a select few who come to this world with that extra edge - we call them born geniuses – cannot be easily ignored.
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Opinion may differ on whether great men like musicians are born or made. I am of the opinion that we inherit much of our abilities. However, there are few other factors that can influence our success. Let me make it clearer.
History has enough evidences to prove that great musicians are very few in number and they are believed to be born with their talents. For instance, Beethoven, Mozart, A. R. Rahman, to mention a few, had music in their blood. The case is same with people who are blessed with good voice. Though it is a fact that voice can be modulated, polished and fine-tuned, the fact is that not many have it in them. And the ones who come with it make it to the top and prove themselves to be great over time.
However, we cannot rule out the influence of external factors like family and its standing, and the milieu in which one happens to be. These instruments are powerful enough to exert great influence on people’s performance, and the same may lead a person to be successful. Let me cite an example to make my stance clearer. A child that happens to be born in an aristocratic or well-to-do family ambience is at a greater advantage in terms of opportunities that lead to success.
In short, the opinions on in born talents and nurtured ones may still differ. But the fact that there are a select few who come to this world with that extra edge - we call them born geniuses – cannot be easily ignored.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Letters five
1. The adolescent population in your township is found to be getting influenced by deadly habits like tobacco products and intoxicants, and many small groups of youngsters are reported to be engaging in some criminal activities leading normal life into disarray.
Write a letter to the local council requesting action: you may address like; Sir,
Sir,
Dateline……………..
I am a resident of Princevile area, and I have been staying here for the last 25 years. I am writing this to bring to your notice a pestering problem being faced by the residents of this area.
Recently, we find that the adolescent population of this place is showing signs of drug addiction. This is due to the constant presence of some suspicious people who, we doubt, are drug peddlers. There are some other elements who push in liquor products too among youngsters.
This problem itself is alarming. But, to cap it all, now there are instances in which these youngsters happen to engage in asocial activities. These developments leave our residential area a little bit disturbed.
Therefore, as a resident, I am forced to approach you seeking help. Please look into this issue and, in the meanwhile, kindly arrange to post a few patrol personnel in this area in the evenings.
I look forward to seeing this problem solved. 156 words
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A responsible resident.
2. You had a very good experience with a tourist guide who had been assisting you in one of your tour trips. The highly professional qualities of the guide had made your trip memorable and hassle-free.
Inform this matter to the CEO of the tour company. Imagine that you traveled with a group of families and friends.
Sir
Dateline……………..
Let me introduce myself. My name is Clement Lee, and I and my family had a chance to appreciate the tour programmes organized by you a couple of weeks ago.
The purpose of this letter is to appreciate the exceptionally professional service we received from your tour Guide one Mr. Radison Ruth. Let me tell you staffs like Radison are real asset to any organization.
We were nearly fifty people in the tour team, and this gentleman kept us comfortable all through the trip and we all found his knowledge about the spots we visited extremely helpful. The patience, the language and, above, all his mind to look into the minor details of every request from all these fifty people are worth recording and appreciating. Therefore, I take this space to thank him for his service, and reiterate our loyalty to your Tour Company.
Thank you for making our trip interesting. You may put in a word or two to Mr. Radison in this regard which, I am sure, will keep him do better for tourists like us and for your Company as well.
Sincerely
Clement
3. You cell phone keeps receiving cold calls and messages sent by your cell phone service provider, and this inconveniences you greatly. You have repeatedly asked the company to stop this.
Write a letter to the consumer forum asking for action against the telephone service provider. Please note that there is ruling, in favour consumers, against cold calls.
Sir,
I would like to invite your attention to a pestering problem I have been suffering from my cell phone operator CALLNOW.
I have been a subscriber to this cell phone company for long and, these days, I happen to receive a lot of cold calls and messages sent my the company itself promoting their products and services. These unsolicited calls and alerts inconvenience me, especially when I go driving and biking.
I have written to the company many times regarding this, but they are not ready to take any action. So I am encouraged to approach you as I understand that there is a court ruling that protects cell phone consumers from cold calls, and legal action can be taken against operators who violate consumers’ rights.
Please look into this case, and see that justice is done. For your information, I attach the details of my cell phone and copies of two complaints I had sent to the cell phone company. 160 words
Sincerely
Reagan Mc Rose
4. You have made many arrangements prior to your business trip overseas. Unfortunately, you come to have an emergency which leaves you with only option; cancel the trip and push it up for a couple of weeks. This is going to inconvenience your business team abroad.
Write an email to the head of the team, detailing the whole scenario.
Dear Richard Clowe
This urgent email comes to with an unpleasant message. You all know that I am expected to be around you this weekend. That was the plan as per our last discussion, and you all know that I have done everything for my trip.
But I regret to tell you that my father fell ill so unexpectedly and his doctors say he needs to be in the critical care unit for a couple of weeks. I am saddened to know of my father’s condition and, needless to say, I have pushed up my travel date up for a few weeks. The exact date will follow.
I am very much conscious that my absence is going to make undue inconveniences to you and your team. Please understand that I am in a fix. So I request you to extent our meetings for say, in the first week of next month. In the meantime, let me keep you informed. You may keep my father's name in your prayers.
Please bear with me, and do whatever, you think, is needed. 170 words
Sincerely,
Bhatt Acharya
5. Imagine that you are a parent who has a child of say 10 years old. Of late, you find that your child comes with huge loads of homework, and this leaves the child’s normal life in disarray.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school requesting him to see what is happening in terms of teaching and homework.
Sir
I am writing this letter to you to inform you of something disturbing with regard to my child Rosh Ely, a fifth grade student at your school, and requesting you look into an issue which I believe you are not aware of.
Of late my son comes with homework far beyond his endurance, and I understand that this academic pressure puts my child in difficulties like sleeplessness, irregular food habits and restlessness and worries. He looks a little short tempered too. Needless to say, it disturbs me too.
When my son was in lower grades, especially last year, he did not get any trouble with homework: rather I found him doing his work with great pleasure.
Now when I sit with my child, he tells me that he has a few new teachers now who are fresher recruits and they keep on giving homework, and their classes are not encouraging either. This I think is serious issue which needs your special attention.
Requesting you to look into the issue,
Sincerely
Ely Dan Braun
1. The adolescent population in your township is found to be getting influenced by deadly habits like tobacco products and intoxicants, and many small groups of youngsters are reported to be engaging in some criminal activities leading normal life into disarray.
Write a letter to the local council requesting action: you may address like; Sir,
Sir,
Dateline……………..
I am a resident of Princevile area, and I have been staying here for the last 25 years. I am writing this to bring to your notice a pestering problem being faced by the residents of this area.
Recently, we find that the adolescent population of this place is showing signs of drug addiction. This is due to the constant presence of some suspicious people who, we doubt, are drug peddlers. There are some other elements who push in liquor products too among youngsters.
This problem itself is alarming. But, to cap it all, now there are instances in which these youngsters happen to engage in asocial activities. These developments leave our residential area a little bit disturbed.
Therefore, as a resident, I am forced to approach you seeking help. Please look into this issue and, in the meanwhile, kindly arrange to post a few patrol personnel in this area in the evenings.
I look forward to seeing this problem solved. 156 words
S/d
A responsible resident.
2. You had a very good experience with a tourist guide who had been assisting you in one of your tour trips. The highly professional qualities of the guide had made your trip memorable and hassle-free.
Inform this matter to the CEO of the tour company. Imagine that you traveled with a group of families and friends.
Sir
Dateline……………..
Let me introduce myself. My name is Clement Lee, and I and my family had a chance to appreciate the tour programmes organized by you a couple of weeks ago.
The purpose of this letter is to appreciate the exceptionally professional service we received from your tour Guide one Mr. Radison Ruth. Let me tell you staffs like Radison are real asset to any organization.
We were nearly fifty people in the tour team, and this gentleman kept us comfortable all through the trip and we all found his knowledge about the spots we visited extremely helpful. The patience, the language and, above, all his mind to look into the minor details of every request from all these fifty people are worth recording and appreciating. Therefore, I take this space to thank him for his service, and reiterate our loyalty to your Tour Company.
Thank you for making our trip interesting. You may put in a word or two to Mr. Radison in this regard which, I am sure, will keep him do better for tourists like us and for your Company as well.
Sincerely
Clement
3. You cell phone keeps receiving cold calls and messages sent by your cell phone service provider, and this inconveniences you greatly. You have repeatedly asked the company to stop this.
Write a letter to the consumer forum asking for action against the telephone service provider. Please note that there is ruling, in favour consumers, against cold calls.
Sir,
I would like to invite your attention to a pestering problem I have been suffering from my cell phone operator CALLNOW.
I have been a subscriber to this cell phone company for long and, these days, I happen to receive a lot of cold calls and messages sent my the company itself promoting their products and services. These unsolicited calls and alerts inconvenience me, especially when I go driving and biking.
I have written to the company many times regarding this, but they are not ready to take any action. So I am encouraged to approach you as I understand that there is a court ruling that protects cell phone consumers from cold calls, and legal action can be taken against operators who violate consumers’ rights.
Please look into this case, and see that justice is done. For your information, I attach the details of my cell phone and copies of two complaints I had sent to the cell phone company. 160 words
Sincerely
Reagan Mc Rose
4. You have made many arrangements prior to your business trip overseas. Unfortunately, you come to have an emergency which leaves you with only option; cancel the trip and push it up for a couple of weeks. This is going to inconvenience your business team abroad.
Write an email to the head of the team, detailing the whole scenario.
Dear Richard Clowe
This urgent email comes to with an unpleasant message. You all know that I am expected to be around you this weekend. That was the plan as per our last discussion, and you all know that I have done everything for my trip.
But I regret to tell you that my father fell ill so unexpectedly and his doctors say he needs to be in the critical care unit for a couple of weeks. I am saddened to know of my father’s condition and, needless to say, I have pushed up my travel date up for a few weeks. The exact date will follow.
I am very much conscious that my absence is going to make undue inconveniences to you and your team. Please understand that I am in a fix. So I request you to extent our meetings for say, in the first week of next month. In the meantime, let me keep you informed. You may keep my father's name in your prayers.
Please bear with me, and do whatever, you think, is needed. 170 words
Sincerely,
Bhatt Acharya
5. Imagine that you are a parent who has a child of say 10 years old. Of late, you find that your child comes with huge loads of homework, and this leaves the child’s normal life in disarray.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school requesting him to see what is happening in terms of teaching and homework.
Sir
I am writing this letter to you to inform you of something disturbing with regard to my child Rosh Ely, a fifth grade student at your school, and requesting you look into an issue which I believe you are not aware of.
Of late my son comes with homework far beyond his endurance, and I understand that this academic pressure puts my child in difficulties like sleeplessness, irregular food habits and restlessness and worries. He looks a little short tempered too. Needless to say, it disturbs me too.
When my son was in lower grades, especially last year, he did not get any trouble with homework: rather I found him doing his work with great pleasure.
Now when I sit with my child, he tells me that he has a few new teachers now who are fresher recruits and they keep on giving homework, and their classes are not encouraging either. This I think is serious issue which needs your special attention.
Requesting you to look into the issue,
Sincerely
Ely Dan Braun
Letters five
1.
The adolescent population in your township is found to be getting influenced by deadly habits like tobacco products and intoxicants, and many small groups of youngsters are reported to be engaging in some criminal activities leading normal life into disarray.
Write a letter to the local council requesting action: you may address like; Sir,
2.
You had a very good experience with a tourist guide who had been assisting you in one of your tour trips. The highly professional qualities of the guide had made your trip memorable and hassle-free.
Inform this matter to the CEO of the tour company. Imagine that you traveled with a group of families and friends.
3.
You cell phone keeps receiving cold calls and messages sent by your cell phone service provider, and this inconveniences you greatly. You have repeatedly asked the company to stop this.
Write a letter to the consumer forum asking for action against the telephone service provider. Please note that there is ruling, in favour consumers, against cold calls.
4.
You have made many arrangements prior to your business trip overseas. Unfortunately, you come to have an emergency which leaves you with only option; cancel the trip and push it up for a couple of weeks. This is going to inconvenience your business team abroad.
Write an email to the head of the team, detailing the whole scenario.
5.
Imagine that you are a parent who has a child of say 10 years old. Of late, you find that your child comes with huge loads of homework, and this leaves the child’s normal life in disarray.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school requesting him to see what is happening in terms of teaching and homework.
1.
The adolescent population in your township is found to be getting influenced by deadly habits like tobacco products and intoxicants, and many small groups of youngsters are reported to be engaging in some criminal activities leading normal life into disarray.
Write a letter to the local council requesting action: you may address like; Sir,
2.
You had a very good experience with a tourist guide who had been assisting you in one of your tour trips. The highly professional qualities of the guide had made your trip memorable and hassle-free.
Inform this matter to the CEO of the tour company. Imagine that you traveled with a group of families and friends.
3.
You cell phone keeps receiving cold calls and messages sent by your cell phone service provider, and this inconveniences you greatly. You have repeatedly asked the company to stop this.
Write a letter to the consumer forum asking for action against the telephone service provider. Please note that there is ruling, in favour consumers, against cold calls.
4.
You have made many arrangements prior to your business trip overseas. Unfortunately, you come to have an emergency which leaves you with only option; cancel the trip and push it up for a couple of weeks. This is going to inconvenience your business team abroad.
Write an email to the head of the team, detailing the whole scenario.
5.
Imagine that you are a parent who has a child of say 10 years old. Of late, you find that your child comes with huge loads of homework, and this leaves the child’s normal life in disarray.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school requesting him to see what is happening in terms of teaching and homework.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Speaking how to go about it> part one
The speaking test is an interview which assesses how well you can communicate in spoken English. It is a test of general speaking skills and is broadly the same for all candidates. The interview lasts for eleven to fourteen minutes and is in three main sections:
• the first part is on familiar topics such as your work or study experience, your family or home culture and your interests or hobbies.
• this is followed by a part where you are asked to talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes. You are given a card which states what you should talk about and you are given one minute to prepare. At the end of your one to two minutes the examiner may ask you one or two questions before moving on to the third part of the test.
• the final part is an extension of the part 2 topic to a more abstract discussion of related issues.
You are assessed on your ability to communicate fluently, clearly (i.e. with clear pronunciation) and accurately using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Your fluency is being assessed so it is important to say as much as you can as well as to speak spontaneously and not to learn what you are going to say. If the examiner thinks you are giving a prepared answer he or she will quickly change the question. Throughout the speaking test, the examiners will ask the questions and control the timing and the move from one part to another. The interview will be recorded. This is to make sure the interviewers and band scores are consistent in all IELTS centres.
Practice
To get maximum benefit all the practice should be done without preparing your answers. You will not know exactly what the examiner is going to ask or exactly how he or she will ask it. You need to be spontaneous, to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. The aim of this practice section is to help you to prepare for the type of questions you will get and practise dealing with them without preparing specific answers. It is important to keep to this for two reasons. First, the examiner will notice if you are repeating something you have learned and will stop you. Second, though it may seem difficult at first, it will actually make the test easier for you if you relax and talk naturally rather than trying to remember a ready-made answer. So the first and most important skill is talking fluently.
The only way to improve your fluency is by getting a lot of practice in speaking. Be confident. Think about what you want to say. Of course you should try to get your English right, but do not worry too much about getting everything absolutely correct. The important thing is that you should speak and listen, that you should engage in an extended interview with the examiner and that you should enjoy using your English to communicate with an English speaker.
The speaking test is an interview which assesses how well you can communicate in spoken English. It is a test of general speaking skills and is broadly the same for all candidates. The interview lasts for eleven to fourteen minutes and is in three main sections:
• the first part is on familiar topics such as your work or study experience, your family or home culture and your interests or hobbies.
• this is followed by a part where you are asked to talk on a particular topic for one to two minutes. You are given a card which states what you should talk about and you are given one minute to prepare. At the end of your one to two minutes the examiner may ask you one or two questions before moving on to the third part of the test.
• the final part is an extension of the part 2 topic to a more abstract discussion of related issues.
You are assessed on your ability to communicate fluently, clearly (i.e. with clear pronunciation) and accurately using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Your fluency is being assessed so it is important to say as much as you can as well as to speak spontaneously and not to learn what you are going to say. If the examiner thinks you are giving a prepared answer he or she will quickly change the question. Throughout the speaking test, the examiners will ask the questions and control the timing and the move from one part to another. The interview will be recorded. This is to make sure the interviewers and band scores are consistent in all IELTS centres.
Practice
To get maximum benefit all the practice should be done without preparing your answers. You will not know exactly what the examiner is going to ask or exactly how he or she will ask it. You need to be spontaneous, to speak as naturally and fluently as possible. The aim of this practice section is to help you to prepare for the type of questions you will get and practise dealing with them without preparing specific answers. It is important to keep to this for two reasons. First, the examiner will notice if you are repeating something you have learned and will stop you. Second, though it may seem difficult at first, it will actually make the test easier for you if you relax and talk naturally rather than trying to remember a ready-made answer. So the first and most important skill is talking fluently.
The only way to improve your fluency is by getting a lot of practice in speaking. Be confident. Think about what you want to say. Of course you should try to get your English right, but do not worry too much about getting everything absolutely correct. The important thing is that you should speak and listen, that you should engage in an extended interview with the examiner and that you should enjoy using your English to communicate with an English speaker.
This table shows data on quantity of grains exported to Sri Lanka from India and the figures, given in tonnes, represent every five years starting from 1999.
Let us begin with the figures of wheat export. In 1999 the quantity was 345 tonnes, but it showed a fall by 10% in the following year. However, there was a remarkable increase in the following two periods. When 2009 had an export of 400 tonnes, export went up to 440 tonnes in 2009.
If we compare these figures with that of rise, there are striking contrasts. In 1999 the export of rise was almost two times more than wheat and so is the case with the figure of 2004, 600 tonnes. Recoding an all time high increase of 50%, 2009 figures stood at 1050 tonnes but the following period did not make much difference, it was 1100 tonnes, hardly 5% increase.
Maize is the least exported grain. The periods 1999 and 2009 recorded the same quantity,150 tonnes. Similarly 2004 and 2010 had the same figure, 200 each. And finally coming to corn, with a fall of nearly 50% in 2004, all three periods had an export of above 300 tonnes.
All together, export of grains from India to Sri Lanka show varying figures over the years with rise being the most and corn the least exported grains in the given period.
Let us begin with the figures of wheat export. In 1999 the quantity was 345 tonnes, but it showed a fall by 10% in the following year. However, there was a remarkable increase in the following two periods. When 2009 had an export of 400 tonnes, export went up to 440 tonnes in 2009.
If we compare these figures with that of rise, there are striking contrasts. In 1999 the export of rise was almost two times more than wheat and so is the case with the figure of 2004, 600 tonnes. Recoding an all time high increase of 50%, 2009 figures stood at 1050 tonnes but the following period did not make much difference, it was 1100 tonnes, hardly 5% increase.
Maize is the least exported grain. The periods 1999 and 2009 recorded the same quantity,150 tonnes. Similarly 2004 and 2010 had the same figure, 200 each. And finally coming to corn, with a fall of nearly 50% in 2004, all three periods had an export of above 300 tonnes.
All together, export of grains from India to Sri Lanka show varying figures over the years with rise being the most and corn the least exported grains in the given period.
Spending a lot many years for higher education is becoming increasingly unpopular among youngsters across the world; rather many are out for quicker qualifications that bring in faster returns.
• How good is this change of attitude to higher education?
• Do you think it would adversely influence the society in someway?
Measuring higher qualifications in terms of the time involved for getting qualified is very common today. Looking at it from a learner’s angle, it is a right move, but from a social point of view, this is not that worth promoting.
When I take a cursory look at the idea, the first thing that comes to my mind is that it saves huge amount of time and energy of learners. This, in turn, makes all such learners fast earners. In today’s fast paced changes and emerging opportunities being able to earn faster is more important than spending ages for qualifications. For example, today higher education as such is possible on the job, and there are countless possibilities to make use of time round the clock. Naturally, getting a faster qualification leading to a career is much better in more ways than one.
However, things are not that fine with this change of attitude if we look at it from a social or national point of view. The point is a nation needs great number of highly qualified people to man strategic positions like, say, administrators, professors, resource persons, planners and the like. How is a nation going to meet this need if every one ignores what I call “positions of paramount priority”? Do not all the educated have a national role too to play? Yes, they do. So nation would get affected greatly, if this quicker and faster buck attitude is promoted.
To put it briefly, it is right to say higher education involving longer years is of greater significance. Quicker qualifications, on the other hand, may serve the immediate purposes of the educated. I would say, such a utilitarian approach is not that fine.
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• How good is this change of attitude to higher education?
• Do you think it would adversely influence the society in someway?
Measuring higher qualifications in terms of the time involved for getting qualified is very common today. Looking at it from a learner’s angle, it is a right move, but from a social point of view, this is not that worth promoting.
When I take a cursory look at the idea, the first thing that comes to my mind is that it saves huge amount of time and energy of learners. This, in turn, makes all such learners fast earners. In today’s fast paced changes and emerging opportunities being able to earn faster is more important than spending ages for qualifications. For example, today higher education as such is possible on the job, and there are countless possibilities to make use of time round the clock. Naturally, getting a faster qualification leading to a career is much better in more ways than one.
However, things are not that fine with this change of attitude if we look at it from a social or national point of view. The point is a nation needs great number of highly qualified people to man strategic positions like, say, administrators, professors, resource persons, planners and the like. How is a nation going to meet this need if every one ignores what I call “positions of paramount priority”? Do not all the educated have a national role too to play? Yes, they do. So nation would get affected greatly, if this quicker and faster buck attitude is promoted.
To put it briefly, it is right to say higher education involving longer years is of greater significance. Quicker qualifications, on the other hand, may serve the immediate purposes of the educated. I would say, such a utilitarian approach is not that fine.
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Rich nations of late show increased interest in inviting talents from rich nations only. But when it comes to pooling material resources, there is no restriction at all. This biased attitude to poor nations is detrimental in more ways than one.
Try to identify a few major negative impacts of such a stance.
Do you think there are ways to make a shift in this attitude?
Globalization is meant for the general welfare of the whole world. Unfortunately, this is not happening at times. Of late, there is biased attitude from the rich towards inviting human resource from poor nations. This is harmful, and there are ways to fix this anomaly.
The primary concern is that the gap between the rich and poor will increase. This is dangerous in the sense that part of the world will go filthy rich and the rest of the world will remain poor in the days to come. Secondly, human resources from poor nations will go either unused or underused depriving the world of their contribution. This is global loss. Thirdly, there is room for disharmony among global population.
When it comes to pooling resource, the rich are able to import whatever they want. This is mainly due to the need for foreign currencies. Secondly, many natural poor nations may become fuels to the rich. Statistics show that 40% of the global resources is used by the rich economies, and the rest is shared by the poor.
How can we strike a balance? Firstly, if the rich nations ignore talents from poor nations, the latter can suspend exports to such nations. Secondly, there can be import curbs so that poor nations can press the rich to come to terms. And, finally, those nationals from poor nations who are already in the rich economies can think of calling it a day and return to their homelands. This will definitely dent the rich.
In short, the biased attitude towards talents from poor nations is an unhealthy practice in today’s all encompassing global interface. This condition would worsen international relations to an extent. The world need to strike a balance.
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Try to identify a few major negative impacts of such a stance.
Do you think there are ways to make a shift in this attitude?
Globalization is meant for the general welfare of the whole world. Unfortunately, this is not happening at times. Of late, there is biased attitude from the rich towards inviting human resource from poor nations. This is harmful, and there are ways to fix this anomaly.
The primary concern is that the gap between the rich and poor will increase. This is dangerous in the sense that part of the world will go filthy rich and the rest of the world will remain poor in the days to come. Secondly, human resources from poor nations will go either unused or underused depriving the world of their contribution. This is global loss. Thirdly, there is room for disharmony among global population.
When it comes to pooling resource, the rich are able to import whatever they want. This is mainly due to the need for foreign currencies. Secondly, many natural poor nations may become fuels to the rich. Statistics show that 40% of the global resources is used by the rich economies, and the rest is shared by the poor.
How can we strike a balance? Firstly, if the rich nations ignore talents from poor nations, the latter can suspend exports to such nations. Secondly, there can be import curbs so that poor nations can press the rich to come to terms. And, finally, those nationals from poor nations who are already in the rich economies can think of calling it a day and return to their homelands. This will definitely dent the rich.
In short, the biased attitude towards talents from poor nations is an unhealthy practice in today’s all encompassing global interface. This condition would worsen international relations to an extent. The world need to strike a balance.
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Four questions
1.
Celebrations, as a matter of fact, are expected to cement/reinforce certain values that have been peculiar to a culture and followed for ages.
• Do you think celebrations in your place meet this expectation?
• How far are today’s celebrations meeting this expectation?
• Would you agree with the view that today’s celebrations meet this expectation?
• How different are celebrations today compared to past, say some 10 years before?
2.
The rich are able to enjoy all the luxuries available in the world, but the poor are becoming poorer and poorer. Some people are of the opinion that the rich should be taxed heavily to offset the needs of the poor.
• Do you endorse this view? If yes, to what extent?
• What suggestions can you have to make the poor better?
3.
Since search engines on the Net are able to meet almost all the information needs, the need for alternative information sources is waning of late.
• Do you think the advent of search engines is a welcome development?
• How relevant are alternative information source in your opinion?
4.
Some people say the advent of the Net has left man confined to smaller personal spaces, whereas there are people who hold the view that it has cast man far and wide.
• Look at the views and say what you feel about the advent of the Net?
5.
Some people say the advent of the Net has left man confined to smaller personal spaces, whereas there are people who hold the view that it has cast man far and wide.
• Look at the views and say what you feel about the advent of the Net?
6.
Higher education as such is transforming itself into an exercise demanding much less involvement of tutors and mentors than it used to. This change is likely to influence higher education greatly; both positive and negative.
• Look at the positive and negative influence of this change.
1.
Celebrations, as a matter of fact, are expected to cement/reinforce certain values that have been peculiar to a culture and followed for ages.
• Do you think celebrations in your place meet this expectation?
• How far are today’s celebrations meeting this expectation?
• Would you agree with the view that today’s celebrations meet this expectation?
• How different are celebrations today compared to past, say some 10 years before?
2.
The rich are able to enjoy all the luxuries available in the world, but the poor are becoming poorer and poorer. Some people are of the opinion that the rich should be taxed heavily to offset the needs of the poor.
• Do you endorse this view? If yes, to what extent?
• What suggestions can you have to make the poor better?
3.
Since search engines on the Net are able to meet almost all the information needs, the need for alternative information sources is waning of late.
• Do you think the advent of search engines is a welcome development?
• How relevant are alternative information source in your opinion?
4.
Some people say the advent of the Net has left man confined to smaller personal spaces, whereas there are people who hold the view that it has cast man far and wide.
• Look at the views and say what you feel about the advent of the Net?
5.
Some people say the advent of the Net has left man confined to smaller personal spaces, whereas there are people who hold the view that it has cast man far and wide.
• Look at the views and say what you feel about the advent of the Net?
6.
Higher education as such is transforming itself into an exercise demanding much less involvement of tutors and mentors than it used to. This change is likely to influence higher education greatly; both positive and negative.
• Look at the positive and negative influence of this change.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Four types of questions
Migrant population is expected to follow the culture and values of their host nations.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Host nations need to give greater priority to immigrants as the latter are at a disadvantage of being unfamiliar to the place they are in.
• Argue for and against this view
While inviting talents (human resource, human capital, workforce) from across the world, rich nations need to accommodate more people from poor nations than from the rich.
• What difference would it make in terms of development?
• Do you think it is a feasible idea these days?
When cities develop much faster, urban population density increases exponentially. This development is much more in poor nations than in the rich.
• How does increasing population density influence the urban landscapes?
• Why do poor nations experience this state of affairs more than the rich?
It is good that technologies get upgraded every passing day making human life much easier and comfortable. However, there are people who claim that there are concerns.
• Do you think frequent upgrading offers more advantages than disadvantages?
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Migrant population is expected to follow the culture and values of their host nations.
• How far do you agree or disagree with this view?
Host nations need to give greater priority to immigrants as the latter are at a disadvantage of being unfamiliar to the place they are in.
• Argue for and against this view
While inviting talents (human resource, human capital, workforce) from across the world, rich nations need to accommodate more people from poor nations than from the rich.
• What difference would it make in terms of development?
• Do you think it is a feasible idea these days?
When cities develop much faster, urban population density increases exponentially. This development is much more in poor nations than in the rich.
• How does increasing population density influence the urban landscapes?
• Why do poor nations experience this state of affairs more than the rich?
It is good that technologies get upgraded every passing day making human life much easier and comfortable. However, there are people who claim that there are concerns.
• Do you think frequent upgrading offers more advantages than disadvantages?
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