NO  11  [12]  English

[12] 

English
 
…
 
 Should learning English as an international language be
encouraged? … 
1. English is the official language in more than 
sixty countries. 
2. Learning English leads to more career and 
educational opportunities. 
3. English is widely used around the world. It is
actually becoming a global second
language. 
4. English is the dominant language of
technology, science and international
business. 
5. Most textbooks and journals are published
in English. 
6. The ability to speak English is a necessary
 skill in the modern world. 
7. Exposing children to English is exposing 
them to another culture, which could give
them a new perspective on life.
YES 
1. Twice as many people speak Chinese as 
speak English. Why not learn Chinese? 
2. By 2050, there will be more Hindi and Urdu
speakers than English speakers. 
3. By 2050, there will be an equal number of
Spanish, Arabic and English speakers. 
4. English is a difficult language to learn. 
5. Some languages disappear because people 
speak English instead // If one language is 
dominant, other languages will disappear. 
6. Using translation devices is easier than
learning English. 
7. The dominant language brings its own 
culture. 
NO 
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[13] 

Cell Phones / Smartphones 
 
…
 
 Do they have more advantages than disadvantages? … 
1. Cell phones are useful in emergencies.
They could even save your life due to
allowing you to contact the police, fire-
department and so on. 
2. They keep you from getting bored. For
example, you can read the news, play
games, listen to music or watch a movie, 
while on a bus. 
3. They have revolutionized the way we
communicate. 
4. We can stay in touch with family, friends,
and colleagues wherever we are. 
5. Smart phones are versatile; they allow us 
to send text messages, surf the Internet,
take photos, listen to music, etc. 
6. They could be used as fashion accessories. 
7. They are a powerful learning tool. Because 
of the applications put in smart phones
these days, children and even adults will
learn a lot of things from them. 
8. They are equipped with high-resolution 
cameras. With these devices, you always
have your camera available, being able to
take high-quality photos any time you want.
9. Having a smartphone makes it much more 
convenient to check your email or even your
bank account while on the go. 
10. Smartphones can be great for drivers as
they can help them get to their destination
and avoid traffic jams. 
YES 
1. It is so annoying when people talk loudly on
their cell phones. 
2. People have become too dependent on 
them. We are addicted to our mobile 
phones, and the idea of leaving them at 
home or turning them off would give us 
instant anxiety.
3. Cell phones reduce face-to-face
communication. 
4. Some people send rude text messages. 
5. Cell phones could be problematic in some
public places: 
 They cause disturbance in cinemas. 
 They could disrupt classes and break 
students’ concentration. 
6. Their waves could damage our brains. 
7. They are a popular target for thieves. 
8. They could be a dangerous distraction (e.g.
using a cell phone while driving reduces the 
driver’s concentration).
Texting while driving 
has already caused tens of millions of
deaths from traffic accidents.
9. Anyone can get a hold of you anywhere and 
anytime through mobile phones. There are
certain times you do not want this, but
people you know expect you to be
reachable since you own such a device.
10. Using cell phones to cheat in exams has 
become a big issue in many schools. 
Students are now able to text answers 
under their desks during exams and 
sometimes even find the answers using a 
search engine on their phones.

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