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1. WHY SHOULD CHILREN DO HOUSEWORK?

Many parents want to preserve childhood, letting the “kids be kids” and enjoy plenty of playtime
while they’re still young. Others may see children as less capable, preferring to finish the housework as
quickly and efficiently as possible. These arguments make sense, but they also overlook the many
positive benefits of doing housework. From my point of view, I strongly agree that children should do
housework as soon as they are able to do so.
First and foremost, children can derive many essential social skills from doing household chores.
Children raise awareness that they have responsibilities to do those things and enhance skills like time
management and independence. For instance, when children became an adult, they could solely make
breakfast and run their families. Additionally, doing housework is beneficial to their future. Everyone
has to grow up and cannot depend on their parents forever.
Another reason would be that housework help children learn about teamwork. As the family
works together as a team to get the chores done, children will recognize the benefits of helping out.
Also, learning these lessons at home, where mistakes are more easily forgiven, can help children
develop strong teamwork skills to use at school or work.
Furthermore, household chores give families a chance to bond. Children working or helping their
family are more likely to have more attachment to the family. Spending more time with the family will
certainly contribute to sharing their happiness and sorrows together.
To conclude, in order to be a useful part of a community, children should involve themselves in
housework. This will not only groom their personalities but also help them have a good preparation for
their future.

2. WHY SHOULDN’T CHILDREN DO HOUSEWORK?

Getting children to do chores is actually more than just getting some much-needed help. Chores
teach children important life skills, teaches them how to be part of a team, and how each member of
that should contribute to the good of that team... I know housework benefits children but from my point
of view, it's completely understandable why kids shouldn't do housework.
First and foremost, children hardly have the time. Looking at the kind of workload children get
from school these days, this is actually a legitimate reason. They spend the whole day in school and
spend the rest of the day doing homework. Add to that various activities like sports and music, and you
have one very tired child at the end of the day.
Another reason would be that children should be having fun. Running in fields, making messes,
and playing with cardboard boxes. That's childhood. But if children have to do chores, they might not
be able to go out and meet their friends.
 Furthermore, kids are just kids. They are clumsy and do things carelessly. If they are washing the
dishes, they might not wash them properly. Also, if they wash knives, they could accidentally cut
themselves.
To conclude, for the majority of children, household chores are hardly at the top of their
priorities. Children need a break and time to study. Don't force them to be responsible at an early age.
Real life will come in time. So no chores for kids!

3. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO LIVE GREEN?

We hear news about global warming and pollution every day, but few people are really doing
something about it. But in order for the situation to change, we should start with ourselves. In other
words, we can say that we should go green to help nature flourish and prosper. And I'm going to tell
you what we should do.
First and foremost, we should stop using plastic. Plastic is one of the major contributors to
environmental pollution so it is important that we should stop using plastic and switch to wooden-
based material in our homes. Also, we must use jute or paper bags instead of plastic ones to reduce our
plastic footprint on nature.
Moreover, let's try to recycle and reuse as soon as possible. We can always recycle and reuse
products to reduce waste and decrease pollution levels in the environment.
Additionally, we must save water. We should conserve water by switching off taps, and using a
bucket of water for bathing instead of showers.
Another way to go green would be planting and saving trees. Just by using reusable items instead
of using toilet paper, we can contribute to saving a tree. Also, we must plant some green plants and
trees around our houses to increase the green cover on the land.
Thus, these are some of the ways to go green and make our earth look more green and clean. If
the government and people should come together and take the above steps, we can achieve success in
making this earth a healthy and safe place to live in.

4. WHAT SHOULN’T YOU DO TO LIVE GREEN?

We hear news about global warming and pollution every day, but few people are really doing
something about it. But in order for the situation to change, we should start with ourselves. And I'm
going to tell you what we shouldn’t do.
First and foremost, we shouldn’t drive too much. One of the largest contributors to pollution is
the gas emission that comes from cars. Drop driving as much as possible. Switch to using a bicycle or
public transportation. This reduces your carbon footprint, increases your activity level, and is usually
more cost-effective.
 Moreover, let's try not to buy single-use items. We all tend to rely on plastic wrap and single-use
plastic bags when packing up our lunches or leftovers. Replace plastic wrap with paper wrap and swap
plastic sandwich bags with reusable silicone bags—these small changes can make a huge difference.
Furthermore, leaving the water running is a bad habit for the environment. Leaving the water
running during the few minutes you're brushing your teeth or shampooing your hair might not seem
like a huge deal, but a lot of energy went into treating the water running through your faucet or shower
head. Conserving water is essential to maintaining a healthy planet, especially in communities where
there is a drought.
Thus, these are some of the things we shouldn’t do if we want to go green and make our earth
look more green and clean. If the government and people should come together and take the above
steps, we can achieve success in making this earth a healthy and safe place to live in.

5. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE BEST?

We live in a world filled with a thousand different kinds of music, so much so that sometimes we
hear some song we like and we don’t find the specific place to categorize it. Among many kinds of
music like jazz, hip-hop, pop, rock, and even traditional music, I am especially into classical music for
several reasons.
First and foremost, it has such a good sound that makes my mood joyful. It is an impressive
combination between nostalgic and deep feelings. Thus, classical is one of my best preferences to
listen to. Normally, on rainy days, I choose not to do anything but open some songs on Youtube like
Air on the G String or Paint Black, then just chill out, have a cup of tea, and let my hair down, music
will do the rest.
Furthermore, listening to classical music can express what I may never be capable of verbally,
and thank goodness for that. I may have to struggle with anger, love, depression, and many other
emotions and feelings. But every time I connect with this kind of music, I begin to overcome.
To conclude, classical music affects me in many ways and provides me with many psychological
benefits. As mentioned before good melody decreases stress and improves mental state. As Bob Marly
once said, "One good thing about music, is when it hits you, you feel no pain."

6. TALK ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES.

People may not enjoy working in a soup kitchen or picking up trash on the weekends, but when
they finish their required volunteer hours, they will pick up more than just trash. Besides helping the
community, volunteers receive a mass of benefits.
First and foremost, volunteering increases social and relationship skills. While some people are
naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people. Volunteering gives you
the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills since you are meeting regularly with a group
of people with common interests. Once you have momentum, it's easier to branch out and make more
friends and contacts.
Moreover, by volunteering, you bring fun into your life. Many people use volunteering as a way
to pursue their hobbies while making a difference. For example, if you’re interested in the outdoors,
you might volunteer at your community garden or help out at a children's summer camp. Volunteering
for organizations also may provide you with a renewed sense of creativity and motivation that carries
over into your personal and professional life.
Last not but least, you will have a chance to try out a new career when doing volunteer work. For
example, you might be interested in nursing after you volunteer at a hospital or nursing home.
To conclude, volunteering is a good thing to do and you should try doing it at least one.

7. TALK ABOUT ONE OF THE INVENTIONS YOU LIKE.

There are a great number of things that have dramatically improved our lives like computer,
internet, camera, ect. It is difficult to think about a single one, as all of them are great in their own way,
and I couldn’t see my life without them. But I guess if I had to pick an invention, the electricity is
always my favorite one.
Needless to say, electricity actually becomes necessary in human beings’ life, it has contributed
much in manufacturing, curing and operating machines. No electricity also means that there is no
TV’s, no computers, no air conditioning… Indeed, we cannot even imagine how we would live in
absence of electricity in modern times.
In addition, many diseases are treated by electric treatment today. For example, X-ray machine
which enables the doctor to take the photograph of the internal parts of the body can be operated only
with its help.
Nonetheless, such machines work only with the help of electricity. In some progressive countries,
like Japan, electric power is used in almost all the factories, a power cut in one day could lead to the
deadlock. For this reason, electric power is really useful in production as well as the growth of
industries
Overall, I believe that there are so many inventions that have made our world a better place, and
the electricity is one of the most impressive one.