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WRITING ASSIGNMENTS FOR FORM FIVE STUDENTS IN ORDER TO BOOST THEIR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. 

I f you were to be the Prime Minister, what are the changes that you want to see in term of politic, economy and social? M.J. 2012/01/30

POLITIC: Of good and bad politics…which one will you choose?

1.     Transparency (EACH MINISTER MUST DECLARE THEIR ASSETS)

2.    Freedom of speech (THOSE WHO CRITICIZE WILL BE PUT BEHIND BAR)

3.    Corruption (POLITICIANS ARE MAKING THROUGH ILLEGAL MEANS)

4.    Bureaucracy (A SIMPLE JOB TAKES A YEAR TO COMPLETE)

5.    Favoritism (ONLY THOSE WHO ARE CLOSE TO THE VIPS GET THE BENEFITS)

6.    Racism (politic that practices racism)

ECONOMY:

1.    Foreign Policy (should we spend too much time, money and energy for troubled countries?)

2.   Agriculture (pepper, rice, fruits, chicken, cow, goat, herbs; enough food supply?, sharing expertise with developed countries)

3.   Aquaculture (enough food supply? sharing expertise with developed countries)

4.   Innovation (inventors, creators, link with first class universities?)

5.   Foreign investors (how do we attract them, deals, negotiations)

6.   Employment (creation of job opportunities)

7.   Business  (franchise, security, lower rate, cooperative, fair competition, quality, )

8.   Natural Resources (timber, oil, gas, how do we make it sustainable?)

9.   Tourism (how do we make money from tourism e.g. hospitality, cleanliness, develop local attractions, home stay, government assistance? What is not enough?)

10.                Scholarships, financial assistance

11. Government subsidies

12.                Quota in universities (unfair treatment)

SOCIAL:

Social issues

1.    Pollutions

2.   Abortion

3.   Unsafe sex/wild sex/premarital sex

4.   False teachings (Ayah Pin, al-arqam, black magic)

5.   Extremism (trouble maker)

6.   Racism

7.   Illegal immigrants

8.   Lack of discipline among teenagers (teachers have lost control over the students)

9.   Family break ups

10.                Human rights

11. Prostitution

12.                High standard of living

13.                Illegal activities

14.                Poverty

15.                Human trafficking

16.                Drug addict

17.                Drug trafficking

18.                Long working hours

19.                Under paid

20.               Unemployment

21.                Child abuse

22.               Home violence

23.               Smuggling (CIGARETTES/LIQUOR)

24.               Taxes

25.               Diseases

26.               Expensive medical care

27.               Crime

28.               Heavy drinking

29.               Envy

30.               Negative stubbornness