Recently, due to the poor economy, the government has cut back on funding available to schools. Therefore, it is understandable that difficult decisions have to be made by the school principle in regard to where money should be spent. One of his proposals is sell the sports fields so that the school can afford some expensive equipment for the science laboratories. However, from my point of view, this would be a mistake for a number of reasons.
First of all, research has shown that obesity levels amongst teenagers are on the rise, leading to future problems such as heart attacks and diabetes. Selling the sports fields would add to this problem. In addition, other scientific studies have shown a direct link to between doing sports and personal well-being. The more sports we do, the better we fell, and this will have a positive impact on our lives, both personally and academically. After all, doesn’t a healthy body lead to a healthy mind. Finally, our sports teams are a source of pride in the local community. Without adequate sports facilities, teams will find it hard to practice and improve.
In conclusion, while there is no doubt that having up-to-date scientific equipment is important, I believe that it shouldn’t be to the exclusion of sporting activities.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017
Summer Job - May/June 2012 V2
How are you? I hope you are fine. I’m sorry I haven’t written to you for ages but I’ve been really busy working during the summer holiday. Anyway, I’m writing to tell you about my summer job.
As you know, I’m really keen about playing sports so I was very fortunate to get a position in the local sports complex. I was given the job by an acquaintance of my father, who manages the sports complex, because he knew that I want to pursue a career in sports management. I did a number of things such as general cleaning and assisting people in a variety of ways but my favourite task was helping the regular coaches with the summer camp. It was terrific fun. Overall, it was a fantastic experience as I learnt some general things, for example, how a sports complex is managed, and some more specific things such as life-saving skills and first aid.
What did you do during the summer break? Please write soon to let me know what you did. I’m really looking forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Mary
Advantages and disadvantages of air travel
Nowadays, more and more people are travelling by air due to lower costs and a greater variety of destinations. While ease of air travel has many benefits to mankind, unfortunately there are some drawbacks as well.
One of the biggest benefits is the ease to which we can get to faraway destinations; within hours we can be in different countries and experiencing different cultures. In addition, cheap air travel has given many less well-off people opportunities to travel abroad . Furthermore, the extra employment opportunities provided by the aviation industry has benefited the global economy.
On the other hand, air travel is not without some drawbacks. Perhaps the major drawback is the adverse effects it has on the environment due to the amount of pollution that planes generate. Another drawback is the effect that air travel has on our bodies. Long journeys can dehydrate us and moving between time zones quickly causes jet lag, which takes a number of days from which to recover.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to modern-day air travel. However, I believe that the benefits for society far outweigh the drawbacks.
One of the biggest benefits is the ease to which we can get to faraway destinations; within hours we can be in different countries and experiencing different cultures. In addition, cheap air travel has given many less well-off people opportunities to travel abroad . Furthermore, the extra employment opportunities provided by the aviation industry has benefited the global economy.
On the other hand, air travel is not without some drawbacks. Perhaps the major drawback is the adverse effects it has on the environment due to the amount of pollution that planes generate. Another drawback is the effect that air travel has on our bodies. Long journeys can dehydrate us and moving between time zones quickly causes jet lag, which takes a number of days from which to recover.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to modern-day air travel. However, I believe that the benefits for society far outweigh the drawbacks.
Advantages and disadvantages of the car - May/June 2012
Nowadays, more and more cars are appearing on our roads. While increased usage of cars has many benefits for society, unfortunately there are also some drawbacks.
One of the biggest benefits of using cars is the convenience. Instead of having to wait in inclement weather for the next bus or train, you can just jump into a car and be at your destination in no time. In addition, if travelling with a family, public transportation can be quite expensive. Loading everyone into same automobile is a lot more time and cost effective. Finally, owning your own vehicle allows for more freedom - you can go anywhere at any time.
On the other hand, increased car ownership is not without some drawbacks. Perhaps the major drawback are the adverse effects cars have on the environment due to exhaust fumes. Another drawback is the traffic congestion caused by cars. Cars owners don’t have much independence if they are stuck in traffic jams all the time. A final drawback is that car insurance and tax is quite expensive, particularly for younger drivers.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to owning a car. However, I believe that the benefits, mainly convenience and freedom, for mankind outweigh the drawbacks.
One of the biggest benefits of using cars is the convenience. Instead of having to wait in inclement weather for the next bus or train, you can just jump into a car and be at your destination in no time. In addition, if travelling with a family, public transportation can be quite expensive. Loading everyone into same automobile is a lot more time and cost effective. Finally, owning your own vehicle allows for more freedom - you can go anywhere at any time.
On the other hand, increased car ownership is not without some drawbacks. Perhaps the major drawback are the adverse effects cars have on the environment due to exhaust fumes. Another drawback is the traffic congestion caused by cars. Cars owners don’t have much independence if they are stuck in traffic jams all the time. A final drawback is that car insurance and tax is quite expensive, particularly for younger drivers.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to owning a car. However, I believe that the benefits, mainly convenience and freedom, for mankind outweigh the drawbacks.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Online or Face-to-Face learning? - Oct/Nov 2011
It has been argued that online learning will replace face-to-face learning in the future. However, as both forms have learning have advantages and disadvantages, I believe that a combination of the two has the potential to produce the best learning outcomes.
Online learning has some significant advantages. Firstly, it allows students to learn any time, any place, anywhere, which is particularly beneficial for those people who need to work. In addition, as students can use internet-based resources, it has the potential to lead to deeper learning. Furthermore, online learning can give shyer students more opportunities to speak up through the use of electronic forums.
On the other hand, online learning can be a lonely experience. Studying in a physical school allows for social interaction with peers and teachers. This social interaction is important for a number of reasons. One reason is that is creates a sense of community, which increases motivation needed for learning. Another is that it allows students and teacher to assist each other during the learning process. A final reason is that social interaction is important for students to learn other important life skills, not just the skills needed to pass exams.
In conclusion, while online learning has some significant benefits, from my point of view, it needs to blended with face-to-face classroom learning to produce more rounded students.
Online learning has some significant advantages. Firstly, it allows students to learn any time, any place, anywhere, which is particularly beneficial for those people who need to work. In addition, as students can use internet-based resources, it has the potential to lead to deeper learning. Furthermore, online learning can give shyer students more opportunities to speak up through the use of electronic forums.
On the other hand, online learning can be a lonely experience. Studying in a physical school allows for social interaction with peers and teachers. This social interaction is important for a number of reasons. One reason is that is creates a sense of community, which increases motivation needed for learning. Another is that it allows students and teacher to assist each other during the learning process. A final reason is that social interaction is important for students to learn other important life skills, not just the skills needed to pass exams.
In conclusion, while online learning has some significant benefits, from my point of view, it needs to blended with face-to-face classroom learning to produce more rounded students.
An unexpected holiday - Oct/Nov 2011
Hi Pauline,
How are things? I hope you are well. Sorry I haven’t written for such a long time but I’ve been really busy preparing for the iGCSE exams. Fortunately, I’m starting to get on top of things so have decided to write to tell you about an unexpected day of school.
The school had been having a lot of problems with the air conditioning, which is essential for our school, so, last week, it decided to close the school for a day in order to replace faulty equipment. While I thought about using the day to chill out with friends, I figured that I would be better off doing some exam revision instead. I managed to get a lot done on the day; however, I missed having my peers and the teacher around to explain some of the more complicated concepts. So while it was fantastic to lie in bed a bit longer, I think it perhaps would have been more beneficial to do the revision work at school where help was close at hand.
Anyway, speaking of revision, I need to get back to my nose back to the grindstone. Please write soon to let me know how you and your family are getting on.
All the best,
Josephine
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Releasing stress through healthy living - May/June 2011
There are expectations that young people should lead healthier lives. While some people say that this puts young people, particularly teenagers doing high-stakes examinations, under stress, I believe that it is still important for young people to look after their health. There are a number of reasons for this.
You have all heard the saying that a healthy body is a healthy mind. There is a lot of truth in this. Without eating healthily, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, it becomes extremely difficult to study to the best of your abilities. This feeling of inadequacy can lead to even more stress. Furthermore, research has shown that leading unhealthy lives when young can result in more diseases - for example, cancer, obesity, heart problems and depression - in later life. Finally, participating in a healthy activity, such as joining a sports team, a sports club or outdoor adventure club, allows young people to socialise more, which can help mitigate common teenage problems including anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
In conclusion, from my point of view, urging young people to lead healthier lives does not put increased pressure on them. On the contrary, it can act as stress-release mechanism.
You have all heard the saying that a healthy body is a healthy mind. There is a lot of truth in this. Without eating healthily, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, it becomes extremely difficult to study to the best of your abilities. This feeling of inadequacy can lead to even more stress. Furthermore, research has shown that leading unhealthy lives when young can result in more diseases - for example, cancer, obesity, heart problems and depression - in later life. Finally, participating in a healthy activity, such as joining a sports team, a sports club or outdoor adventure club, allows young people to socialise more, which can help mitigate common teenage problems including anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
In conclusion, from my point of view, urging young people to lead healthier lives does not put increased pressure on them. On the contrary, it can act as stress-release mechanism.
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