Question 1: Your degree requires that you should choose a history course.

Which of the following courses would you prefer? (1) Art history (2)
Twentieth-century world history (3) Science history.

If I had to choose between art history, twentieth-century world history, or science history, I
would definitely choose science history for the following reasons. First, since I am a science
major student myself, I often wonder about the stories behind the scientific theories as I study
them. By taking a science history class, I can learn what the world was like before we
had our current scientific understanding, and what are the different struggles that the
scientists went through to propose these ideas. People used to think the world was flat, and
that the stars and the sun are god residing in the sky. Each bit of our current understanding of
science came gradually, through observation, measurement, and experimentation. Learning
how these scientific understanding came to be helps us in achieving a better understanding of
our world history. Second, as I learn how other people made new discoveries, I also learn
new ways of thinking that might allow me to make my own new discoveries. We see
strange things every day. Tricks of the light, or strange movements of the ground. We don’t
often think enough about why or how those things happen. Learning about the history of
science shows me how other people took input from nature and made sense of it. With
these new knowledge, I can then put my new thinking cap on and perhaps come up with an
original idea. For these two reasons, I would prefer to take a science history class.

Question 2: Which of the following technological developments has made

the greatest impact on students’ lives? (1) Electronic books (2) Online
classes (3) Smart phones.

In my opinions, the technological advancement that has made the greatest impact on students’
lives is online classes. I would explain my viewpoint based on the following reasons. First,
the revolutionary idea of online classes has enabled more students to get an education.
Students can now study any time at any place at their own convenience, as long as they have
an internet connection. This has enabled people who were previously unable to attend classes
in person to get an education at their own time, including people with a day job and people
who have physical and mental disabilities. Second, online classes also enabled people to
gain knowledge from various fields of interest with ease. Websites like coursera and edx
now offers hundreds of short courses on various topics, at the cost of one-tenth of
conventional college courses. High school students and college freshmen can utilize these
online courses to explore their interest before deciding their college major, to avoid the cost
and emotional regret associated with choosing the wrong college major.

Question 3: If you are going to choose a roommate, which of the following

qualities is the most important to you: (1) Cleanness (2) Friendliness (3)
Quietness.

The most important quality that I look for in a roommate is friendliness. It's so much fun to
have an approachable roommate whom you can hang out with. Imagine having someone who
you can play video games with or share silly jokes with after coming home from a long day of
work/college; it definitely makes going home something to looking forward to. Second, as a
adult, you would fall behind on your tenant duties because you get caught up with something
like work, school, or family stuff. A friendly roommate will go the extra mile to cover you
when you need it most. As for cleanliness and quietness, I am sure I would be able to have
rational discussion with my roommate regarding such expectations, if he or she is actually
friendly enough.

Question 4：What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to

your country to study abroad? Give details and examples to support your
response.

For anyone who is planning to come to Malaysia for studies, my first suggestion
would be to read up on the cultural practices. Malaysia is a country that houses
different ethnic groups, and each ethnic group have their own sets of cultural practices.
For example, the Malays do not eat pork, and the Indians do not eat beef. To avoid the
embarrassment of breaking a taboo, it is definitely advisable for an incoming student
to read up on the Malaysian cultural practices. My second advice would be to read up
the Malaysian food. People in Malaysia are spoilt with choices in terms of food.
Every eatery that you visit in Malaysia is guaranteed to have Indian-, Chinese-, and
Malay-inspired dishes, and sometimes the local variations of Western, Japanese and
Korean food. Therefore, I would suggest anyone who is coming to Malaysia to read
up and plan accordingly, so that they get the chance to try everything they are
interested in during their stay in Malaysia.

Question 5: Do you think the government should legislate laws to fine people who
use cell phones when crossing roads and intersections?
I agree that the government should legislate laws to fine pedestrians who use cell
phones when crossing roads and intersections Some may argue that the distracted
pedestrians are not harming anyone except themselves. However, when a pedestrian
use cellphones while walking, they do not only expose themselves to dangers; they
also expose the public and the other road users to the risk of accidents, injuries, or
even death. Some may argue that such laws are ineffective, and that it would be more
effective to educate road users instead. However, educational measurements have
been implemented around the world for years, and the rising fatality rate has proven
such measurements ineffective. I believe that unless a law is passed, people will not
recognize the severity of this problem.