[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
12
[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.
