1. Children learn best by observing the behavior of adults and copying it. Do you

agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

INTRODUCTION

Every human being passes to stages on life where they get to know them self and the world

around them. The method of growing up a child is a very complex task. There are

numerous factors that influence children's growth. The timing in life that people deal with

most stages is their childhood. The behavior of adults plays a significant role in shaping

children's inclination and personality. It is true that children learn the best by observing the

behavior of adults. Albert Bandura, who is best known for the classic Bobo doll

experiment, identified this basic form of learning in 1986. Bandura stressed the importance

of observational learning because it helps people, especially children, acquire new

responses by observing others' behavior.

CONTENTS

Children appreciate their parents without judging them because they are the role

models. Children have an ability to learn more by observing others doing any kind of work.

Children have brain like a plain paper. They learn good or bad from what they watch

around them. First,they watch their family members, how they communicate with each

others, their lifestyle, and way of living. They get same impression because they spent most

of their time with them. They copy the information which is the most characteristic of

humans. Psychologically the children are into the phase of sensitive learning, the rapidly

copy the behaviour of their parents which is imprinted on their minds. Sometimes the

learning is the results of an event which is recorded in their memory and by observation and

repetition becomes a part of habits. Secondly, they adopt many habits from the society. If

they communicate with well-educated or well-mannered people then they can learn good

moral value and if their neighbourhood and society members have some bad qualities it

influences them negatively.

After the baby is born, the first and the nearest adults are his or her parents. They are

the first teacher of a child. When the baby just slurs pronunciation the little baby has started

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to learn from their parents by observing and copying the adults' behavior. They themselves

have started to learn from their parents while they are doing things by watching and imitating.

Children get knowledge by observing behavior of adults and copying it is the best one.

People who are smokers or alcholics must know that children watch their activity and there

are leaving bad impression on the children minds. Sometimes these activities have a deep

impact on young children brain and heart. They learn their first lessons from these situations

because it’s the parents that guide them about these situations.

Along with the children's growth, adults will pressure them much more such as

logical thinking, making decision, cooperation with others. The behavior of adults can give

children both good and bad influence. Most of the behaviors represent adults' inclination.

Behavior is a direct and believable method to teach children. Parents always tell children

something repeatedly but most children cannot accept it as it is a boring method. Adult’s

behavior is the most successful education technique to let children to observe the whole

process of how to tackle with the problems. Parent’s behavior will be greatly helpful to shape

children into useful talents. Parents should watch them, where they go. What they do, whom

they meet and what do they feel. We should apply on them friendly behaviour however they

share their feelings frequently with us and they won’t try to adapt bad habits.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, I agree with the opinion that children learn best by observing the

behavior of adults and copying it. I also believe that they would learn best by studying from

their friends at school by selecting what comes to them.

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REFERENCES

Bandura,A. (1971) "Psychological Modelling".New York: Lieber-Antherton

 Bandura,A. (1989). Social Cognitive Theory. In R. Vasta (ED.), Annals of child

Development: Vol. 6. Theories of child development: Revised formulation and current issue

(pp.1-60). Greenwich, CT : JAI Press

Laura E. Berk. 2009. Child Development. Illinois State University. Pearson.

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3. The destruction of the world’s forests is inevitable as our need for land and food

grows. Do you agree?

INTRODUCTION

The world’s forest play an important role such as regulating climates and provide habitat for

many species on earth. The global rate of forest destruction have incresed since 1980’s and

the World Resources Institute estimated that deforestation is averaged 16.9 million hectares

annually and if this continue, there would be no forests remaining by the time between years

2040 and 2060. If the green natural resources is destroyed, we will face many serious

consequences such as global warming, disaster or even extinction.

CONTENTS

Firstly, its now people have to suffer the climate change resulted by the greenhouse

effect caused by carbon dioxide. Genereally, carbon dioxide is absorbed by trees which can

prevent the greenhouse effect. However, those filter machines are reducing continually and

this will caused many troubles in which there is global warming. This will lead to climate

change that will caused some trouble such as warmer temperature, wind direction change and

higher sea level. Futhermore, a lot of carbon dioxide can pollute the environment and harmed

the global health.

Besides that, the destruction of world’s forest will make advantage for disaster as flood,

drought, tidal waves and so forth. People already know that trees protect them from flood by

keeping a large amount of water and drought by maintaining the humidity of the world.

However, it seems like people excellent shield is broked by themself. According to many

scientists, people have to suffer a lot of disaster in this century. This is proven by Tsunami in

Thailand and earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. Eventually, this will caused poverty, starvation,

losing home and death which affects the human lives.

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On the other hand, not only human is affected but the animals are also related firmly

to the tress in global ecology system. If the forest’s destruction there are enormous amount of

animals have to witness the condition of no habitation and the deficiency of food, inevitable.

Moreover, some species which are in risk of extinction could never exist on this earth again.

In some recent research, the ecologists find that at present, the proportion of extinction for

each species is higher than ever. This is a warning bell for the goverments to make proper

policy to protect animals from human activities.

CONCLUSION

To summarize, I agree with this statement that using natural resources helps develop the

world, compared with what people have lost so far from over destruction the forests, it’s not

worth. People are need to control their nature exploiting to improve the earth as well as their

lives.

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REFERENCES

Laurance, William F. (December 1999). "Reflections on the tropical deforestation

crisis". Biological Conservation, Volume 91, Issues 2–3. pp. 109–117.

Patel-Weynand, Toral (2002) Biodiversity and sustainable forestry: State of the science

review. The National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry, Washington DC

Rudel, T.K. 2005 "Tropical Forests: Regional Paths of Destruction and Regeneration in the

Late 20th Century"Columbia University Press ISBN

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4. Technology is making communication easier in today’s world, but at the expense

of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a

computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on

computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of

communication?

INTRODUCTION

Technology and working in front of a computer is an incredible inspiration. Technology is

determined to make our lives easier. This is an amazing revolution in human's way of

communicating.

CONTENTS

At the present time, communication has become less complicated because of technological

enlargement.Especially the personal interaction is influenced because many internet

subscribers wish to stay at home and use their computers as a way to communicate. We

sometimes feel like throwing our computers out the window or going on vacation. Ultimately

technology gives us a wealth of opportunities to have more comfortable. But there are also

effects about this like compromise in human’s health and less attachment with other human

beings. 

Some contemporary technologies that make life easier are household appliances such

as washing machine, dishwasher etc. These make household tasks less inconvenient.

Computers and mobile phones make communication between distance areas very easily

reachable. Now we have urban transportation which makes traveling faster and easier with

less traffic.

People who are facing computers at work in home have risks in their health by being

not moving from there. These people sit most of the time while they are working. They no

longer have to move around like to walk, talk, dress-up and go up-and down the stairs or do

other things physically. As a result this might cause them to be overweight, fat and other

illnesses might activate. Lack of exercise can cause heart disease and staying long in front of

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the computer can cause eyes damage.Furthermore people who spend time with technology

can drop personal attachments with other people like their family, relations and friends.

Because they use computers as a tool for communication via instant messaging services like

Skype and Email services. They do not have liked to personally interact with other human

beings and their bonding with others may depreciate. Working in front of a computer is

although a fantastic idea on the opposing side internet users must be aware of dangerous

consequences and that could affect their health and attachment with other humans.

CONCLUSION

For the conclusion, we must understand that the development of information technology has

been changing the way of our live completely. Everything become more easily, but, at the

expense of personal contact, as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer

screen. This brings the serious dangers for a society which depends on computer screen rather

than face-to-face contacts. This matter, not just bring bad side for our society, but also for our

health. Apart from that, depending on a screen rather than meeting face-to-face is very bad

for our spine back ill. Sitting for a long time and looking to a screen also makes our eyes bad.

This will cause healthy problem for us. We always feel not good with our spine back and we

also maybe have to wear eyeglasses when we have a problem with our eyes. From my

reading, light from the screen can cause bad side for our eyes if we continuously looking at

computer screen the whole day long.

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REFERENCES

Albrecht, T. L. & Adelman, M. B. (1987). Communication networks as structures of social

support. In T. L. Albrecht & M. B. Adelman (Eds.), Communicating social support (pp. 40-

63). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Matheson, K., & Zanna, M. P. (1988). The impact of computer-mediated communication on

self-awareness. Computers in Human Behavior, 4, 221-233.

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6. Why is community service important in today’s world?

INTRODUCTION

Community service is the long held tradition of working without pay in order to serve the

common good. In essence, we're talking about helping others either directly or indirectly in

order to make the world a little bit of a better place. Often times, community service is

different from other volunteer organizations because it is focused on one local issue rather

than trying to save the world or focusing on larger problems. Of all the reasons people do

community service, some are voluntary and some are mandatory. Some people like to do

community service because they simply feel that it's the right thing to do.

CONTENTS

Community service has been a forever, long service done through giving people of

communities in the effort to bring up their neighborhood. These selfless acts of kindness have

been passed through the generations with the same undertones. As volunteering services have

grown through the times, there are now more available means of community services for

people to involve themselves with. Those who taken on community service projects have

greatly benefited from their work, gaining memorable experiences, and building unique

character traits.

For those who are unfamiliar with volunteering, the thought of commitment comes to

mind. The commitment that is made to volunteering is slightly different, for in most

volunteering situations, you create as much of a commitment as you want. People have the

option to volunteer as much of their own time as they are willing, still allowing them to

remain focused on their school, work, and personal lives. As there are some services that do

ask for a longer time commitment, you still are able to give as much time for a certain project

as you want.

Through volunteering, people who need an outlet for their character trait of being kind

and selfless, have been able to receive that satisfaction. People have sometimes toiled with

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the notion of wanting to find some way to give back to their community, and help those that

cannot help themselves. Those in this situation have been able to volunteer at soup kitchens

and have discussions with people they serve, brightening up their day and making them

smile. Others have gone to hospitals and aided with the elderly, having conversation with

them and listening to stories of a time long ago, gaining wisdom. The elderly in this situation

are always more than thankful for someone to have a conversation with someone and being

listened to, especially if you are someone who enjoys playing a game of chess! In the same

scene, volunteers are also able to work with children, playing games with them, reading and

painting with them. Again, putting a smile on their face is all the payment a volunteer needs

to make them feel grateful for doing this type of service.

CONCLUSION

For the conclusion, many people who have volunteered gain a type of growth that

some can not get anywhere else. Volunteers are given the opportunity to see this life from a

variety of different angles, giving them, at the end of the day, a sense of humility for their

own lives. When a person volunteers, they are able to give as much of their time as they

want, making the commitment their own. One of the easiest things about volunteering is

getting involved. There are countless organizations and charities that are always looking for

an extra hand to put a smile on someone's face. With all the opportunities available to

volunteer, a person can find their way into something that could change not just their life, but

also the life of another.

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REFERENCES

Benns, R. (2003). Community service orders affect both offender and community. Retrieved

December 7, 2005, from

http://www.peacefulcommunities.ca/2003/June/jun30.htm

Loupe, Diane. (2002, August). Community service: Mandatory or voluntary? School

Administrator, 57(7) pp32-39.

David, A. (1970). A Guide To Volunteer Services. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

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7. Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue for many

countries but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the

disadvantages of tourism?

INTRODUCTION

Tourism has become one of the most appreciated source of income for many countries of the

world. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in this world because it is a very good of

earning foreign currency. Tourism has many advantages and disadvantages. The advantages

of tourism include firstly that it provides direct employment for the people associated with

occupations in bars, hotels, tour guides. This way the average standard of living of people

increases well enough and leads to further lowering of dependency ratio. If there is high

employment in a country then the country can concentrate on other aims and objectives like

education, health care etc. Secondly, tourism provides indirect employment in terms of

factory workers who help to produce goods and services in the economy to meet the

increasing demands of the population an the tourists. Tourists also take with them, souvenirs

which can be produced by people. Farmers are also encouraged to grow more food for the

population.Thirdly, tourism provides much needed foreign currency and foreign investment.

The economy of third world country can boom through this and the population benefits

through this.Lastly, the country has more money so can improve its infrastructure which is a

benefit for the local people.

CONTENTS

In spite of the advantages of tourism, there can be many disadvantages too as there are

always two sides of everything. First of all, tourists cause pollution and can damage the

environment such as visual and noise pollution from increased buildings. This may serve

negatively as increased pollution disturbs local residents and also it may discourage tourists

from further entering the country. Secondly, building up the infrastructure is costly and

money that is spent may have been better spent elsewhere. Therefore, if for any other

political reason if tourists are discouraged to come into the country, then the government will

suffer a lot as it did not invest in other things like education, healthcare etc. The economy

may go into a slump and serious problems like unemployment may be created which could

inversely decrease the standards of living of local residents.

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Thirdly, tourism benefits only the right industries, others may be worse off as

traditional industry is often lost. Producers would in this case only produce what is demanded

and old traditional things may not be produced. The country may become a puppet in the

hands of tourists and there may be really high dependency on only the tourism industry.

Fourthly, tourists don't always respect traditional cultures and cultures can be broken down as

a result of tourism. The country may lose its original values and a sense of identity. The local

residents might just start following the way tourists live and that is another reason why the

local dressing and culture may be compromised.

Lastly, much of the profit goes overseas from multinationals as they send their profits

to their original country. The government can do nothing except for close down or ban these

multi nationals which may reduce the investment levels in the country and therefore the

country may suffer a lot. We can conclude by saying that even though tourism carries a lot of

disadvantages with its development, countries especially those in the process of development

continue to depend on this industry because this industry does not require a lot of literacy and

also it yields maximum profits with less investment.

CONCLUSION

When we talk about tourism, there a lot thing to disscuss about it. Tourism has many advantages

and disadvantages. We should make it challenge to keep everything as to overcome as best as

possible. There is no problem cannot be resolved. We should use our common sense to solve

it.

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Bianca Biagi, Maria Giovanna Brandano dan Claudio Detotto, 2012,

The Effect of Tourism on Crime in Italy: A dynamic Panel Approach, Open-Assessment E-

Journal , Volume: 4, 1-27

Jamaluddin Md. Jahi. 2009.Pembangunan Pelancongan dan Impaknya terhadap Persekitaran Fizikal

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