Writing Feedback / Allocation of public funds between road and railway projects [4]

transport infrastructure

Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you (dis)agree?

There are people who voice that governments should invest more money in railways instead of roads. In my opinion, I totally agree with this idea as railway traffic has the edge over travelling by roads.

First of all, using rail roads could prevent traffic jams. Because trains can only go on the railway, all the trips have to be tightly scheduled to prevent trains from smashing into each other or rendering themselves stuck at any place. Unlike trains, cars and motorbikes can travel on the roads without much precise selection which often leads to traffic jams in rush hours. By travelling by trains, people can save time by preventing congestion. As a result, passengers can arrive at their destinations sooner than going by cars or motorbikes, especially in the case of long - distanced travel.

Another advantage of using railroad is the quantity and quality of goods carried by trains. With cars or even trucks, it still poses a difficulty to carry a large number of goods without damaging them to some extent. However, trains can do a great job at transferring products. As trains have plenty of wide carriages, they are able to carry a massive number of commodities as well as keep them intact during the journey. Therefore, there is no doubt that transferring goods using railway transportation is much more effective than using roads.

In conclusion, travelling by train has offered people various benefits. On that account, governments should definitely spend money on the upgrade and extension of railways rather than that of roads

Writing Feedback / Clean or go to jail? - laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? [3]

recycling awareness through education

Some people believe that more residential waste should be recycled and the sole solution to this is to make regulations about recycling. From my perspective, I disagree with that idea.

On the one hand, it is true that governments can encourage people to recycle more by promugating new laws. People would be more careful and diligent in recycling if they knew there was someone watching them. Besides, penalties such as fines or community service may serve as a deterrence to future wrong - doings. In contrast, if goverments do not make recycling things compulsory, residents may skip doing whenever they are unwilling or busy. After all, using a little force is good in some circumstances like this.

On the other hand, I do not support the claim that legal requirement is the only way to solve this problem. Even if governments command people to recycle throw - aways, there is no ensurance that they will do as they are told. Similar cases are to be found with laws about illegal logging or poaching as well. Therefore, what lies at the center of an effective solution is not rules but people's awareness. Educating people to notice the urgent environmental issues we are facing and how can we address them by recycling waste is the most effective solution. It is easier to do anything to which we put our minds and hearts.

In conclusion, although making recycling mandatory can serve as a solution to the waste problem, it is better for goverments to raise people's awareness through education.

Writing Feedback / A good sports person or musician are born or can be taught? [4]

the biggest chance of being successful at sport or music

TOPIC: It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.

MY ESSAY:
Many people claim that success in sport or music results from innate abilities while others argue people can be trained to excel at those fields. In my opinion, every child can learn to be successful.

On the one hand, there are those who believe that children are presented with special aptitudes when they are born. This statement proves to be right especially in terms of music. Children who read music keys or compose songs from a surprisingly young age are no longer rare. Mozart, for example, could create his own masterpiece at the age of five when other children still learn how to read and write. The same can also be seen in sport. My friend, for instance, has a strong instinct that allows him to become an extraordinary goal keeper of my school's football team.

On the other hand, practice plays an important role in determining future achievements in both sport and music industries. Research shows that the more time children spend on training, the better performance they show. Take the book "Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell as an example. He claims that 10000 hours of hard work can make people become expertised in any skills. Another example is the case of Ed Sheeran, a well - known singer. At first, he admitted to have a terrible voice but he manages to sing beautifully now after years of diligent practice.

In conclusion, although having a knack for music or sport can have a powerful impact on success, I believe all children are given the same opportunity to achieve highly in those areas.

Writing Feedback / Factors contributing to job satisfaction and the prospect of job satisfaction for all workers. [3]

what for to love a job?

TOPIC: As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing.
What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

MY ESSAY:
How enjoyable people feel when they are at work is one of the main measures for their welfare because adults spend a colossal amount of time on working. In my opinion, there are three factors compounding the feeling of satisfaction and the prospects of all workers being satisfied is not practical.

It is undeniable that job satisfaction is greatly impacted by external not personal elements. Firstly, salaries earned by workers determine whether they iare happy with their jobs. For example, a high payment can act as a financial incentive which makes employees feel more content with their jobs. Secondly, the potential of promotion is also an important element involved. People would feel more satisfied when they know they can achieve a higher position as a result of hard work. Finally, workplace environment such as communication with colleagues and managers plays an crucial role in determining the degree of job satisfaction.

Although many companies try their best to fulfill work expectations coming from their staff, it is hard to induce satisfaction in all workplaces. Because most firms place an emphasis on the performance of employees, many workers cannot receive a high salary due to their poor conducts. Another reason is that segregation still exists in a dozens of organizations, especially in terms of sex. In many countries, women receive a much lower chance of promotion compared to that of men.

In conclusion, with all three features involved in job satisfaction, it is hard to see its prospect of ever being ubiquitous.

Writing Feedback / Do the advantages of learning a foreign language at primary school outweigh the disadvantages? [2]

the dilemma of learning a new language early

TOPIC: Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

MY ESSAY:
People have a variety of opinions over the right age of learning a second language. From my perspective, children should start studying new languages when they are still at primary school.

On the one hand, early study of language has a few negative impacts on children. Firstly, other subjects such as math or science are considered more important by school administrators, and learning a foreign language can waste the time used to study those subjects. Another disadvantage is that learning another language can interfere with the development of children's mother language. For example, student can confuse between the grammatical usage and spelling of two languages. This would lead to the struggle to use one own mother tongue.

On the other hand, learning a foreign language at primary age offers students an edge over older starters. One clear benefit is that children can boost their vocabulary and proficiency through the method of playing games, which is difficult to apply in terms of older learners. Another good point is that children at elementary school are rarely self - conscious. Thus, it would be easier for them to improve their skills through practice, especially in speaking sections, regardless of how others may think of them. Besides, young children would find it effortless to pick up the pronunciation better compared to the difficulty elderly ones would face. Finally, it goes without saying that the ability to speak languages other than their mother tongue is growing extremely important these days due to globalization.

In conclusion, although learning a new language has some negative effects, I believe that its benefits still overweigh the drawbacks.