Agree Disagree -Some people believe laws change human behaviour.

21. Some people believe laws change human behaviour. Do you agree with it?

Laws are made by the government to ensure peace and harmony among people. But as it is said rules are meant to be broken .

Firstly , wearing helmets by bicycle and two wheeler riders is made compulsory by the government . This rule is made so that if they meet with an accident their heads are protected. Similarly , wearing a seatbelt while driving is also mandatory . For long these rules existed but not followed always . In recent times when fines were introduced for breaking these laws , we now see everybody obediently following the same rules.

Secondly , punishments like imprisonment , life sentence , death sentence etc  are made so that it acts as a deterrent for not indulging in illegal activities . Hence , people due to fear of these punishments abstain from activities that may disturb the laws in a society. In the absence of these punishments people would have done anything they desire at the cost of the peace of  the people around them .

Thirdly , rules are made for appropriate vehicle parking . Especially in and around shopping centres and theatres where there is a crowd of people visiting the place, wrong parking can result in a chaotic situation causing a traffic of vehicles on the road . But since fines are applied to wrong parking , drivers see to that they park their vehicles in parking areas only.

To conclude , I strongly believe law changes human behavior . They are needed for the smooth running and functioning of the country .

Opinion -Education is the biggest barrier in my learning - Einstein. What do you mean by this? And do you think Einstein was correct in saying that.

37. Education is the biggest barrier in my learning - Einstein. What do you mean by this? And do you think Einstein was correct in saying that.

To begin with, education grooms an individual into a desirable person. It gives a person the knowledge to differentiate between the good and bad. It promotes logical thinking and planning which is a need of today’s competitive world. Most importantly, it makes an individual with degrees marketable and opens avenues of employment. Hence, to get the desired job, one needs to be educated.

Nevertheless, education can be a barrier in the life of many. It has become so competent that children study for hours after school and hence do not get time to play or learn other activities. Due to lack of time to play they do not learn social skills like making friends, team spirit, sharing. Singing ,dancing and painting are activities that help an individual develop confidence, overcome stage fear, cognitive skills etc that education does not teach them. Secondly, education teaches a person to think in a particular frame. He loses his problem solving capacity as he follows the rules and concepts taught to him. Furthermore, many people feel dissatisfied with their work. For example, engineers who are interested in painting, are not able to pursue it as a career due to lack of time in developing the skills as today’s education permits no leisure time.

To conclude, I  agree with the statement made by Einstein- Education is the biggest barrier in my learning. The government today should improvise the educational system so that children can make complete utilization of their skills and develop new skills.

Advantages Disadvantages - Tourism in under developed countries

35. In under developed countries, tourism has disadvantages and can be said the opposite as well.

 Tourism for any country is a good source of income. But countries which are not well developed , may face problems due tourists too.

Firstly  with the rise in the number of tourists visiting a country , the infrastructure of the country develops . The transportation facilities are developed so that the tourist attraction spots are easily accessible . Hotels , lodges , shops and supermarkets are also built in these locations so that all the needs of stay and food are available to the visitors. Secondly , it helps open new avenues of income to the local people. They get jobs in the hotels and shops and hence helps the people earn their daily bread and butter.

Nevertheless , there are disadvantages to it too , especially to the under developed nations. For example , the tourists throw waste and rubbish around resulting in environmental pollution . There are increased chances of crimes in such locations as some local people try to steal foreign items from the visitors while some may fool them into buying things which are not worth the price . The local flora and fauna of the places is disturbed as jungles and forests are destroyed to build buildings and transportation.

To conclude , I agree that as a country’s tourism flourishes it creates opportunities for employment , adds to the financial income and development of regions , but it also results in pollution , crime and deforestation . Therefore , countries should take measures to reduce the disadvantages and help the country benefit through this sector .

Opinion - Overpackaging

7. These days companies are selling their products by extra packing to attract the buyers.

However, I am unconvinced and feel that the consumers should avoid purchasing such products as it is a waste of money and resources.

Firstly, over packing of the goods increases its maximum retail price.Hence,although the company is spending on the packing,it is the  consumer who ls at loss as the company sells the product at a higher price than needed and recovers the money spent on its packing.It is the consumers who should realise this and avoid buying such items.

Secondly, people these days buy food products that can be consumed on the run. The plastic and paper that is used to wrap these goods are then thrown around the place resulting in environmental pollution .

On the other hand fast food franchisee use various attractive ways to pack their products which then lure the kids in buying them.Children form the major proportion of the consumers of these unhealthy foods. As a result of the consumption of these processed foods there is a rise in the number of children suffering from obesity,diabetes etc.

To conclude, I believe it is the responsibility of the consumers to refuse products that are overpacked as ultimately they are on the losing side. 

Agree Disagree - role model for youngsters

6. Successful sports stars and glamorous film stars are a role model for youngsters. Do u support it or not? (Agree/Disagree)

Today’s generation is highly influenced by celebrities in sports and movies. They think of them as their idol. I think it has its pros and cons.

To begin with, following sportsmen motivates the youth to take part in sports. This is good for the individual’s growth as a person physically as well as mentally. For example sports involving teams help to develop social skills, sharing  and communicative skills . It is also a good way of exercise for their body. The individuals interested in movies and cinema tend to take part in stage acts , skits and drama. This helps them lose stage fear and fear of facing public. It develops their confidence.

Nevertheless, although there are benefits there are dire consequences to it too. Many of the sports and movie stars endorse in cigarette and alcohol brands. Adverts of these brands are displayed on media which are perceived  by the  youth as something positive and desirable. Hence, they too indulge in smoking and drinking. There are individuals who are adamant in achieving a similar profession as that of their role models and hence drop out of schools and colleges. This results in the rise in uneducated future citizens of the country. Some individuals who fail in achieving their goals try to commit suicide.

To conclude, I believe that the youth should be smart enough to select their role models. I don’t think that sports and actors prove to be good role models as they have more of a negative influence on young than positive.

Explain with example - place where the person grew has an influence on his accomplishments

17. Do you think that place where the person grew has an influence on his accomplishments? Explain with example.

Place and environment in which a person grows plays a vital role in his life. This essay will examine the impact of place where an individual grows on his achievements.

To begin with, rural or remote areas lack the facilities available to people living in cities and towns. For example, there is no electricity, water, libraries, medical infrastructure and educational institutes in villages. Due to the lack of these basic facilities, people living in these places face many difficulties in life. Although many have the desire to study, they feel handicapped as they do not have access to good schools and colleges around them. Very often they are poor and cannot afford moving to cities where they can pursue education. Due to the shortage of medical facilities, people suffer from diseases like tuberculosis, chikungunya, malaria etc. This has resulted in many untimely deaths and malnourishment cases.

To the contrary, cosmopolitan and metropolitan cities are well developed. They have the best facilities of health, education, housing, transport, electricity and water supply. This gives people living in cities, better opportunities to pursue their desires. Children who wish to study can complete their education in the best institutions. This helps them get jobs in various sectors of employment. Ultimately, they are capable of achieving greater things in life than the people in rural areas.

To conclude, I believe that the place in which an individual grew has an influence on his achievements. Therefore government should develop the infrastructure in the backward areas so that the country can make complete use of its resources and progress.

Opinion - Sports as hobby

16.Dangerous activities like extreme skiing, bungee jumping etc. and whether u support them or not

Many people like to take part in adventurous sports like extreme skiing , bunjee jumping , paragliding and many others. Although these seem to be exciting , they can be dangerous.

Today’s world has become very competitive and everybody is working hard to earn their daily bread and butter. This has made life monotonous and many people are suffering from boredom . Dangerous sports gives people a feeling of excitement  and adrenaline rush . This helps them to become refreshed and relieve work related stress . Furthermore , these kind of sports require the player to overcome certain hurdles which are similar to those faced by  individuals in their daily life. Hence , they believe it helps them solve the problems in life.

Nevertheless , how much ever fun they might seem to be , there are dangers associated with them too. Many a times these sports are life threatening and precautions need to be taken. One should make sure that he or she undergoes the necessary training before performing the sport. The trainer should be educated in that field and should be certified for the same. People medically unfit for such activities should avoid them as it may have dire consequences.

To conclude , I believe people should participate in dangerous sports as a hobby , but not at the cost of one’s life. If all the necessary precautions are taken these sports can be a good source of entertainment and refreshment .