ANALYTICVAL EXPOSITION

1. Why is Learning English Important?

Language is the mean of communication. Mostly groups of society have their own
languages. Some of them appear the top global languages. Most people in the world hear
about English, Arabic, and Mandarin. However English is the most global spoken
language. Then if a man wants to catch a global goal, he has to master English.
Everyone recognize that English is an international language. English is used in writing
and speaking by many people all over the world. It can be either as a first or second
language. We even hear British, American, Australian, and even Singaporean English.
Those various names of English are used as the first language in those countries.
Futhermore, some countries have their own languages as a mother language but also use
English mostly in daily comunication.

Besides usage in daily interaction, English is also used as a key to open doors leading to
scientific and technical knowledge. No wonder we find manual guides and instructions of
many devices written in English. Even if we have a pack of instant noodle, we will see
the cooking instruction also written in English. This transfer of science and technic will
include many countries in economic, social and politics developement.
Finaly, the most easily seen in the importance of learning English is that most top
requirement in filling job opportunities is the ability using English; active or passive. Job
applicants who master English are more favourable than ones who do not.
The above facts prove that everybody needs to learn English if he likes to greet the global

2. The Importance of English

Thesis
{ I personally think that English is the world’s most important language.
Why do I say that?

Argument 1
{ Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all around the
world, either as a first or second language.

Argument 2
 { Secondly, English is also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical
knowledge, which is needed for the economic and political development of many
countries in the world.

Argument 3
{ Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master
either active or passive English are more favorable than those who do not.
Conclusion { From the fact above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to
greet the global era}

3. Jakarta as a Bad Working Place for Expatriates

Jakarta is the second-worst place for expatriates to work in outside of the United States of
America, Canada and Western Europe. It is according to a recent report published by
Businessweek.

The Businessweek report ranked emerging markets that might be challenging to move
into due to their level of pollution, disease, political violence and availability of good and
services.

The report ranked Jakarta second, just below lagos in Nageria and above Riyadh Saudi
Arabia, saying the threat of violence from extremest, in particular, was serious drawback
to living in Jakarta. Bombings targeting foreign interests in Jakarta, such as the JW
Marriot hotel bombing in 2003, have been repeated elsewhere in the city.

The report said despite problem common to many developing cities such as the risk of
disease, poor sanitation, and excessive pollution, Indonesia can be an enticing location.

In response, the Jakarta administration took the report positively, saying it could spur the
administration to improve its performance.

4. Should Children Wear Hats At School?

I believe that you should always wear a hat at school when you are playing outside , to
keep from getting sunburn .

Firstly, if you don't wear a hat, you will get sunburn and a sunburn is painful.

Secondly, sunburn could lead to skin cancer. Sunburn can lead to health problems later in
life. Many older people suffer from skin cancer which can kill them.

In my opinion all school students should wear hats.

5. On School Discipline

Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates
efficiency in systems and implies respect for one another. However, it is one of the many
values that a school must inculcate into its students over time.
Discipline is not something that must be slapped onto a child like handcuffs. Inner
discipline, one that comes from within due to an understanding of the set rules and
regulations, is the highest form of behaviour. Most excellent schools try to instill this
with a loving environment.

Why, even adults arrive late to meetings, work, etc–admittedly shamefaced. Here, we are
talking about children.

Latecomers should not be shut out. They can be given warnings, most of which are
enough to make them want to reach school on time. If this fails, talk to the parents.
By closing its gates, the school is behaving cruelly to which we prefer not to expose our
children.
Every school has a responsibility to implement educational concepts in the appropriate
context, not just those schools that follow international standards and are generally
unaffordable for the majority.

Good schools create competitive students who can organise themselves effectively in
society so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of ethics and values imbibed into
students for as long as 12 years.

Children are precious, and are dependent on adults for guidance and we must not take
advantage of this. Understanding them is the key, and to this end, both parents and
schools must work hand in hand without playing the blame game.
Taken from The Jakarta Post, October 30, 2003