1. When do we think critically?

We engage in critical thinking when considering whether our thinking (or

someone else's) makes good sense.
Often, people think in a good old-fashioned way which forms almost all
our opinions, judgements, decisions and the like. That means we do not
always think critically. But the need for it kicks in when we rationally
evaluate beliefs and actions, when we decide on which would be the
most logical, or suitable kind of thoughts.

Why is critical thinking important?

First of all, we are provided with enormous sources of information that
we do not even know which to trust and to use. Therefore, to not
become a fool, we think critically by successively questioning if it is true
and adequate to use.
Second of all, almost everyone makes mistakes, and we are not
designed to do all that we're told. We're humans, so we need to
rationally think and critique other people's opinions to make the best
possible outcomes.
Third of all, when we stop the good old-fashioned way of thinking, we
are stepping into a higher level of brainstorming, which reflects, mirrors
our mistakes and enlightens a new way of approaching the issues.
Critical thinking forms an internal fight in our own brain, and only through
which, we develop thoroughly, and deeply.

2. Choose 2 types of cognitive biases to analyze and give

illustrations for them
- Belief bias, confirmation bias:
+ The tendency to favor information that confirms our existing
beliefs.
+ For example, I believe that the world is flat, and I joined
every forum that advocates that belief. Moreover, I ignore/
block every other logical fact that does not conform to my
opinions and spend most of the time reading evidence that
makes the earth flat.
- Availability heuristic:
+ The tendency to estimate the probability of something
happening based on how many examples readily come to
mind.
+ For example, the media often broadcasts people of color
(POC) doing crimes and little to no coverage of white
people doing so. That makes it come to your mind that POC
 are scary and dangerous to be around, while in fact, they
aren't.

3. Should working mums be given special privileges?

Write a short argumentative essay (around 350 words) to present
your viewpoint.

There is a long-standing debate about whether working mums should be

supplied with privileges based on the enormous amount of work women have
to take care of. While some would argue that everyone should receive equal
rights, there is a strong belief that women, in particular, should have certain
special support to aid them in life. Personally, I advocate the latter opinion for
the following reasons.

First of all, in view of the fact that women do two-thirds of the world's
work yet receive 10 percent of the world's income and own 1 percent of the
means of production, receiving the same set of rights as men who
accomplishes far less than they do is ridiculously unfair, not equal. Speaking of
working mums who have to take care of the family as well as their job, this
takes a huge toll on them and hence, they should be supplied with privileges to
aid them in their work.

Second of all, working mums should gain special care especially for
their degrading health. After birthing, their conditions would not be the same,
some even have alarming health issues which keeps them from fully
functioning at work. Yet mums have too many things in hand to look after,
making the situation even worse. Most of the time, they do not have enough
time to take care of their own body.

However, opponents often bring in the issue of equality, that women as

human beings should not have any privileges, and that working is their own
choice, and they should be responsible for it. This way of thinking not only
fights against the definition of equality, but also human rights. The concept of
equality should not be that everyone should receive the same thing regardless
of their circumstances, but that different people need to be treated with
appropriate aids so that they would earn their deserved life. That giving
working mums special privileges is fairness, not the way around.

In conclusion, as a community, it is our duty to support working mums,

who are fighting with their life to accommodate their basic needs. This would
benefit both women and the business as a whole. And it is best to remember:
Companies which fail women, fail.
 4. Write a composition (about 250 words) to answer the following
question, in which you should use at least 3 kinds of persuading
art and point them out.
Is fashion really important?

The importance of fashion in history has been put under severe skepticism.
While many people see fashion as unstable and insubstantial, I personally see
it as a creative, enterprising and gainful industry that is vital to our economic
and personal well-being.

Fashion matters to the economy in a way that it benefits all parties involved.
Globally, the industry is valued the second biggest worldwide economic activity
for intensity of trade – employing over millions of workers in developing
countries, the majority of whom are women. But fashion is so often seen as an
insubstantial, vain and unstable industry that many people fail to appreciate
how important it really is.

Fashion matters to society in a way that possibly connects each of everyone.

There are workshops not only teaching women to sew, providing them with
new skills but also encouraging them to work together as part of a community
and form new partnerships.

Fashion also matters to self-expression. Faster than anything else, what we

wear tells the story of who we are – or who we want to be. What we choose to
wear reflects how we view the world and how we want the world to view us.

In conclusion, fashion has been and always will be a constant part of our
existence. Who said fashion doesn’t matter while evidently, it matters to the
economy, to society and to each of us personally?

1. Repetition: Fashion matters…

2. Stereotype: fashion is so often seen as an insubstantial, vain and
unstable industry.
3. Loaded question: Who said fashion doesn’t matter?