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rinriera wrote:School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills.
Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, students are believed to use computers too much. Adults believe that it can damage children's reading and writing skills. Teachers are told to stop using computers for lectures and instead teach using a more conservative method. I personally disagree with this statement for several reasons.

First of all, reading and writing skills can be enhanced by computer use. The Internet supports children with more interesting topics to read. This makes children more attentive and focused on reading. For example, the use of Google to search for articles to complete homework. It forces them to read and eventually help to increase the childrens' reading level. Subsequently, reading more will elevate writing skills, too. Children will learn various vocabulary and gain enough knowledge to write their essay.

Furthermore, teaching with black board and chalk can not be applied to students anymore. Students will get bored and sleepy during the lectures. By using computers and doing digital presentations, the classroom's mood will be light and attentive. The teacher can also use videos to help comprehension. With computer-based learning, the teacher can also assign presentation projects to students. To create a presentation, students need to read from various websites or books related to the topic. They also need to write points to help them deliver the presentation. It can also increase speaking level during delivery of the presentation.

To conclude, I believe that computers are needed for learning. Computers can make lectures more understandable and interesting. It also enhances student's reading and writing skills as well speaking skills.

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amalmx wrote:A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

To define a person’s worth is to judge them on how they appear. Criticism from the public is largely based upon how they view a person from the outside. With competition increasing every day, the sad reality is that acts such as gratitude and benevolence may not suffice. Instead, millions believe if they carry their money on their shoulders, respect will be served on a silver platter.

Firstly, in the 21st century, owning a luxurious house or car causes the public to assume that the person is part of the upper-class society and deemed to be much more powerful, thus the only way to respond is through respect. As an example, a man may express warm characteristics and another may own the country’s largest company. The obvious reaction would be to neglect the wise man and claim the rich man is of higher standards which leads to an assumption he is a better person altogether.

Moreover, both aspects of a person are very important. However, society has grown to be prejudiced and pass judgement based on what they see. For example, sociologists have proven that 70% of the economy has been run by men or women who acquire more wealth than the general public rather than someone who has just been pleasant. This shows that to get to where they need to, it would not be 100% possible unless the background they come from is in some way prestigious.

To conclude, I agree that a person is definitely judged on how they present themselves, whether or not they have the qualities of an honourable person. With the demands of modern life, a superficial social status can provide the boost that is needed to get to where we want to go.