Five different questions. 27.11.2013 1. The extent of time people spend on higher studies has been decreasing over the years. • Look at the positive and negative aspects of this development. 2. Attractive pay packages and better career conveniences notwithstanding, great many people are found to be putting in greater number of hours at work than they used to. • Try to see why it is so? • Do you think it is of some benefits to the employees? 3. Compared to the past, school children are found to be studying much heavier course contents than what they need to study. • Try to see why it is so? • Do you think it is of some benefits to the learners? 4. These days, people invest a lot of money to cover the possible or unexpected risks that they might encounter in future. • Try to see why it is so? • How intelligent is it to be investing for imaginary future concerns? 5. ‘The family time’ is falling to new lows these days. • Investigate the causes and effects.