1.

If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax private cars very heavily
and use the money to provide free or very cheap rail travel. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?

For Against
Developed country tax heavily their citizen for It will limit the mobilizatition because not
car (Singapore) many people have their own car
Money from tax can be used for a better public We have to be discipline with public
transportation transportation schedule
Less polution
Healthier lifestyle (ride a bike to work/campus)

2. Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and
workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give your own reasons.

For Against
Sustainability is all student’s concern Their profit is not maximized (because they
give back to the society)
They will have a good business ethics Corruption, bribe, fraud, environmental
polution
Good citizens and workers will advance the
nation and state not concerned with just their
own wealth

3. People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and behaviours expected there. They
should not expect the host country to welcome different customs and behaviours. To what extent
do you agree or disagree with this statement?

For Against
Learn a new culture Some people believe that bringing a new
culture can threathen their traditional culture
Increasing society awareness
Diversity, no discrimination
4. Governments should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is
the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

For Against
Governments should serve their citizen, it’s Financial is the responsibility of each
government duty to support public welfare individual
Each elderly people is different, not all of them Their kids should be responsible for elder
are blessed with wealth, kids, or job parents
opportunities

5. As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for the
teacher in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

For Against
Human interaction is needed for learning Study with their own pace
continuity
Less jobs fields The lesson can be repeated over and over again
Teacher can adjust to their student especially More flexible (places and time)
for a slow learner (by doing a motivation for
them)
Study Group Require a proactive student to keep on track
with their study. (ex:manage their time well)

6. All high school students should be encouraged to take part in community service programmes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

For Against
Learn new things which they don’t get with just Lesser time to study and rest
study in the classroom
Volunteering can be beneficial for future career
->write in curriculum vitae (CV)
Soft skill (team work)

Increasing their social soul