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PTE Academic Essay Questions and Ideas

So I have collected as many PTE Essay questions as I could and you
are more likely to get either one or two of these questions. Thanks
to expat forum. I will try to update if I see any more new questions.
I have also researched some ideas about these topics online and
posted here. You do not memorize these, not possible. There are too
many of them but by reading these, you will get the rough idea what
to write.
But if you are extremely unlucky, you might get an essay topic
which is not included in this list. And if you do get a new essay,
please post it in this comment sections so that others can see it. If
we help others, we get good Karma which will give you good vibes in
anything you do. Good Luck :)
And if you appreciate my effort, please do leave a comment or two in
comments sections here. That way I feel happy that my effort has been
appreciated. Thank you.
------------------------1.Do you think consumers should avoid over packaged products or
is it the responsibility of producers?

2.Many people think that regions affect successful person. What is

your opinion about native region and accomplished persons
influence on the region he belongs to.
3.Roles of governments, companies and individuals to combat
climate change
4. Nowadays, the mass media including TV, radio and newspaper
have become the essential part of our lives. What is your opinion?
5. The mass media including TV, Radio and newspaper influence our
society and shape our opinions and characters. What is your
opinion?
6.Companys top level authorities should get their employees in
decision making process. Discuss
7. Some people think law changes our behaviour. Discuss.
8. Pros and Cons of expreme/adventure sports.
9. The environment we live in is in danger due to various problems.
What are the underlying causes? Who is responsible to combat this?
What measures?
10.In education system, assessment through formal written
examination still valid?
11.Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Your opinion?
Good or bad
12. Nowadays, people spend too much time at work to the extent
that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss.
13. It is usually foolish to get married before completing your
studies and getting established in a good job? Do you agree or
disagree".
14. Some people believe law changes human behaviour. Do you
agree/disagree?
15. Talk about pros/cons of this era as it is full of daily inventions
16. Imitating celebrities in sports and movies good or bad?

17. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or

detrimental to society
18. In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions such as
antibiotics, airplanes and computers. What do you think is the most
important of them? Why? Greatest invention in the last 100 years,
medicine, sciene or technology?
19. Information revolution has changed the way of mass
communications and had some negative and positive effects on
individual lives as well as on society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
20.Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is
it more positive ofr their future aspect or have some adverse
effects. Agree or disagree?
21.What are the greatest inventions of the 20th century among
medicine, aeroplane and computers, why?
22. In under developed countries, tourism has disadvantages and
can be said the opposite as well.
23. Communication has changed significantly in the last 10 yers.
Disucss pros and cons impacts.
24. The only thing that interfere with my leaning is my educationEinstein. What does he mean by that? And do you think he is
correct?
25. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot
read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Agree or Diagree?
26. "Value added by travel in Education Is travel a necessary
component of education or not ? Will scholar sitting at home have
more knowledge than one who travels ? "
27. "Marketing strategy for big companies should be placed on offer
and discounts, and in what ways this can impact on their reputation
28. Travel to study is over rated, we have brilliant scholars who
studied locally. Is travel really required for higher studies?
29. The space tavel is fantastic these day and they are very
fascinate towards its but there are many environmental problems in
our planet we should resolve the problems or travel space and

spend alot of money

30. In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed. Does a common
man suffer from a groups ideology? Express your opinion, and
support the same with reasons and examples.
31. In a war of ideas, it is people who get killed. Does a common
man suffer from a groups ideology? Express your opinion, and
support the same with reasons and examples.

1. Extreme sports, sky-diving, bungee-jumping, risky pursuits, the

real dangers of various high-risk pursuits, turning extreme sports
into a multi-billion dollar global industry, parachuting, numerous
fatal accidents, daredevils, scuba-diving, marathon running, Over
the past decade, extreme sports have become extremely popular.
And so have extreme injuries. Between 2000 and 2011, more than
four million injuries were attributed to extreme sports. and some
kids try to emulate his tricks
Extreme sports bring excitement and thrill. The daring participants
say extreme sports are all about the thrill and the sense of
accomplishment they get. They're climbing higher, jumping farther
and moving faster, all in the name of personal glory. Still, when
things go wrong, they pay a heavy price. Humans aren't supposed
to fly
2.Packaging ensures that people can buy and use products when
they want them, in good condition and with little wastage. However,
many people think some goods have too much packaging. Snacks
intended to be eaten on the move are an example of products
where the consumer could easily assemble the components
him/herself without the need for packaging.
The packaged goods industry is highly competitive, and packaging
manufacturers, packaged goods producers and retailers are all
under pressure to come up with new and better packaging solutions.
No business wants to spend more on packaging than it has to and
the fewer resources the packaging needs, the lower its cost.
Also, companies see to have gone overboard on packaging they
put food in trays, inside a box, inside a plastic container with with
cardboard wrap around to explain what it is. For instance,

MacDonalds is the first to over-package their food and encourage

people to eat while walking hence they throw it on the street.
3.Hometown
Success in any area of life never happens in a complete vacuum.
Often it is just as much dependent on an individuals will-power and
intelligence as it is on their environment and outside circumstances.
To find happiness and success, you therefore need to pay attention
and take some control over the type of environments you are
surrounding yourself in on a daily basis; even the strongest and
brightest of minds will find it difficult to achieve their goals if they
are in a completely wrong environment for them.
This is because every aspect of your external life has some influence
over your internal thoughts and behaviors, especially the people you
surround yourself with on a daily basis, and the type of places where
you spend most of your time.
The first main aspect of our environment that influences our success
is the people we surround ourselves with on a daily basis.For
example, surrounding yourself with friends who are more selfdisciplined can also help you become more self-disciplined. This is
just one of many examples of how our social network can have an
influence over our own behavior and goal-seeking.It fits well with
other research that shows if you hang around people who are obese
and unhealthy, its more likely you will become obese and
unhealthy. And if you hang around with people who are lazy and
dont study for class, its likely youll end up with similar grades as
them too.
The second main aspect of our environment that influences our
success is the places we spend most of our time at.For example, one
important factor that has shown to increase productivity and
happiness is giving people some freedom to design their own
workplace.Taking ownership over where you spend your time allows
you to choose an environment that motivates and inspires you. A
good environment for success should keep your senses stimulated
and awake while you work on your goals, while not being too
distracting.
At the end of the day, you cant meet your full potential for success
unless you find an environment that brings out the very best in you.

4.Climate Change/Global Warming

But what really is the proper role for individuals and institutions in
addressing climate change? An immediate and natural response
may be that everyone should do their part
Decisions affecting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, for example, are
made primarily by companies and consumers. This includes
decisions by companies about how to produce electricity, as well as
thousands of other goods and services; and decisions by consumers
regarding what to buy, how to transport themselves, and how to
keep their homes warm, cool, and light.
In order to effectively address global warming, we must significantly
reduce the amount of heat-trapping emissions we are putting into
the atmosphere. As individuals, we can help by taking action to
reduce our personal carbon emissions. But to fully address the
threat of global warming, we must demand action from our elected
leaders to support and implement a comprehensive set of climate
solutions:
Expand the use of renewable energy and transform our energy
system to a cleaner one
Place limits on the amount of carbon that polluters are allowed to
emit.
Build a clean energy economy by investing in efficient energy
technologies, industries, and approaches.
Reduce tropical deforestation and its associated global warming
emissions.
5.Television
1.Television is now playing a very important role in our lives.
2. Television is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but
also a comparative cheap one.

3. Television keeps you informed about current events. It allows you

to follow the latest developments in science and politics.
4. Many television programs introduce people to things they never
thought of before and have never heard of before.
5. Television has been good company to those who do not work, like
housewives, lonely old people, etc.
6. People all around the world are no longer distant and isolated
from each other.
7.It brings most distant countries and the strangest customs right
into your living room.
8. Compared with radio, everything on television is more lifelike,
vivid, and real.
9. Television may be a vital factor in holding a family together.
10. Television keeps people informed of the news and weather.
disasters like floods, winds, etc.
Disadvantages
1.Television is a great time waster.
2. Television takes up too much of our time.
3.We no longer have enough time for hobbies, entertaining
activities.
4.Other outside amusements like theaters, movies, sports, etc get
ignored.
5. People have grown addicted to television, often neglecting the
necessary and more important things like meals, sleep, and even
work.
6. The more the viewer watches television, the lazier they become.
The TV glues them to the set instead of allowing them to go out.
7. Television prevents people from communicating with each other.

8.It has done much harm to the relationship between family

members.
9. Families sit and watch television at dinner instead of talking with
each other
6.Employees opinion
The solid foundation of any successful company is its people.
Employees represent a source of knowledge and ideas, but
oftentimes that resource remains untapped. Involving employees in
the decision-making process not only empowers them to contribute
to the success of an organization, but also saves the company time
and money. It also increases productivity and reduces outsourcing
Improving Morale-Actively engaging workers in the decision-making
process increases overall company morale. Employees understand
their ideas are an important contribution to the company, and gives
them the power to influence the outcome of their work, leading to
increased job satisfaction and a positive attitude.
Internal Resources-Using employees in the decision-making process,
rather than outsourcing, saves money, time, and offers the company
long-term reliable assistance from those who know the corporation
well.
Teamwork-Participation in the decision-making process gives each
employee the opportunity to voice their opinions, and to share their
knowledge with others. While this improves the relationship
between manager and employee, it also encourages a strong sense
of teamwork among workers.
7.Environment
Deforestation- Deforestation is a rapidly-growing problem in areas
like Africa, Central and South America. Not only does this mean less
trees, less cleansing oxygen, and the displacement of the wildlife,

deforestation means a dangerous decrease in a natural fighter of

global warming
Pollution-Pollution comes in many forms and no matter where you
live. The main reason for why pollution has gotten so out of control
is that our desire for more stuff has led to our old stuff being
thrown away at an alarming and unnecessary rate. This need for
manufactured items also leads to the air and water pollution
emitted from factories, which in many countries are highly
unregulated.
Loss of Biodiversity-Each species has a role in our planet, and when
one dies out, it can have catastrophic effects on the rest of us.
Currently, many other animals are in danger of becoming extinct,
either from being forced out of their habitats by man or by climate
change.
6. Written assessment
Writing is an essential skill that allows people to participate fully in
today's society and to contribute to the economy. It is a complex
process that is essential for extending learning, thinking and
communicating with others
The assessment of writing is central to the process of effective
teaching and learning of writing This, in turn, can enable greater
understanding of the requirements needed to support their learning.
It allows students to effectively convey thoughts and ideas through
text is classroom-based writing assessment. Such formative
assessments allow teachers to gauge the effectiveness of their
instructional practices, modify instruction as needed, and provide
students with feedback on writing strengths and areas in need of
further development.
7.Shopping mall

Mall culture has become big business, as shopping malls have

evolved into multi-storied structures housing a large number of
stores that sell diverse products and services. Shopping malls house
a collection of retail stores and restaurants
Parking is one of the major hassles for people who go into the city to
shop. Shopping at malls eliminates this problem, because parking is
provided either free of charge or for a nominal fee. This makes it
advantageous for people to choose to shop at a mall rather than a
single store. Families who choose to visit a mall on the weekend or
holiday for a family outing find it to be a more convenient option
mainly because parking is provided
Visiting a mall is advantageous because of the numerous stores
housed in one complex. Groceries, clothes, shoes, reading material,
food courts, cinemas and entertainment arcades are available in
one place. Malls make great meeting places for friends to catch up
over coffee at a caf or a meal at the food court.
One of the major disadvantages - These include excessive crowding,
especially on weekends and holidays. Crowded aisles and stores
make shopping very difficult; people often end up forgetting items
they needed to buy. Parking can also be a problem when the mall is
very crowded.
The temptation to browse is always present, and browsing often
leads to buying things that are not needed. Keeping to a monthly
budget becomes increasingly difficult every time you visit the mall.
With all the sales and special offers intended to tempt buyers,
saying "no" becomes very hard.-----------------------8. Work-Life Balance
If people don't have time to relax and recharge, their ability to do
their job decreases and their performance level suffers.
Work-life balance is about creating and maintaining supportive and
healthy work environments, which will enable employees to have

balance between work and personal responsibilities and thus

strengthen employee loyalty and productivity.
Todays workers have many competing responsibilities such as work,
children, housework, volunteering, spouse and elderly parent care
and this places stress on individuals, families and the communities
in which they reside. Work-life conflict is a serious problem that
impacts workers, their employers and communities.
Long work hours and highly stressful jobs not only hamper
employees ability to harmonize work and family life but also are
associated with health risks, such as increased smoking and alcohol
consumption, weight gain and depression. Work life conflict has
been associated with numerous physical and mental health
implications.
Work-life conflict has negative implications on family life. Their work
responsibilities interfere with their ability to fulfill their
responsibilities at home.
A growing number of employers have implemented wellness
programs or pay for their employees gym membership as part of a
benefits package. Some companies invite fitness trainers or yoga
instructors into the office to hold lunchtime sessions.
Companies that have implemented work-life balance programs
recognize that employee welfare affects the bottom line of the
business. Finally, self-management is important; people need to
control their own behaviour and expectations regarding work-life
balance.

4. Nowadays, the mass media including TV, radio and

newspaper have become the essential part of our lives.
What is your opinion?
5. The mass media including TV, Radio and newspaper
influence our society and shape our opinions and characters.
What is your opinion?

Newspapers, radio, television, and the Internetincluding e-mail

and blogsare significantly influential on our society, especially in
affirming attitudes and opinions that are already established. The
news media focus the publics attention on certain personalities and
issues, leading many people to form opinions about them.
Mass media sets the news agenda, which shapes the public's views
on what is newsworthy and important.
It is a system used by advertisement agencies and media outlets,
such as television channels and radio stations to "convince" their
audiences to do or act in a certain way. It appeals to the
vulnerability of the desired target .
For instance, a famous person or persons Who are recognized and
admired by whole communities. These individuals have the "Power"
to convince their followers or fans into taking any kind of action or
decision. Therefore, these famous people usually are linked or work
for some media outlet and are used, to influence the community
accordingly./////////////
The media has changed significantly in the past years. Because of
the availability of television and radio all populations and classes
have been exposed to various types of media. The Internet has
provided an even newer media resource. The majority of people live
in a very fast paced society. They have very little time for reading
and exploring the truth of information. The producers of media
publication are aware of this and use the media to influence public
choice and opinion. The problem lies in that many people are
gullible and society as a whole is easily influenced by the media
representations. The media also responds to public demand and
provides the information that the public craves.
A positive aspect of the medias bias has been that it has facilitated
change in peoples perception of races in a positive manner,
exposed people to other cultures, made people aware of
environmental needs, and the needs of people far away. While
there can also be negative implications the media also has to reflect
the publics point of view. With the growing representation of
Hispanics, African Americans, and other minority groups, the media
is under pressure to present them in a more positive light.

7. Some people think law changes our behaviour. Discuss.

14. Some people believe law changes human behaviour. Do you

agree/disagree?

Can legislation reform human nature?

Can laws change people's mind?
As far as I am concerned, laws can only prohibit people's evil
behaviour by the force of government power, ensure the freedom of
its people and help maintaining the peace and stability of the
society. They can not operate on people's minds.
Moral judgment is motivated largely by avoidance of punishment.
Individuals develop an understanding that rules are necessary to
aintain social order, and are motivated by what they think people
expect of them. Thus, people perceive an obligation to uphold the
law to avoid the social disorder that would follow in the wake of
others disobeying.

13. It is usually foolish to get married before completing

your studies and getting established in a good job? Do you
agree or disagree".
There are numerous disadvantages to getting married while still a
student. [Getting married in college] can create a greater problem
when you are dependent on parents to support you. There is the
probability of more tension on the part of both sets of parents.
Expecting your parents to continue paying your tuition as though
you were still a child once you have chosen to take on the very adult
responsibility of marriage can also create tension.
Another reason to wait is the time constraint on enrolled newlyweds.
Balancing time at home, adjusting to a new life and spending time
on academics is a daunting task, regardless of how organized you
are. Married college students are often left with not enough time to
do housework, study or have couple time. Little time is left for each
other so theres less time to work on personal growth and the
marriage.

The college marriage often results in restriction of college

experiences, participation in college functions and of relationships of
college friends.
Not only that, but she also finds that marriage affects academics.
There is often a drop in grades due to added responsibilities or
having to take on a full time job. The distractions that marriage
brings are endless and normal, but if your current schedule and
goals make marriage too much to handle on top of your college life,
then the smartest decision may be taking care of your college
career before saying your vows.
Sometimes the engaged couple isnt actually ready to decide what
they want out of life (or marriage) yet. College is a time of growth
and maturing. Getting married too soon can cut growth and
maturation short. Most students need some time to be selfsupporting, living on your own and making decisions as you mature.
An early marriage can prevent students from ever getting that time
to mature.
15. Talk about pros/cons of this era as it is full of daily
inventions
In today's world, where just about everything is more convenient
and accessible due to advances in technology across almost all
sectors, it may seem as though it's a misnomer to even mention any
disadvantages of technological advances. However, despite how far
technology has taken humans and no matter how convenient it may
make things, there are some disadvantages accompanying this level
of access.
Technology advances show people a more efficient way to do things,
and these processes get results. For example, education has been
greatly advanced by the technological advances of computers.
Students are able to learn on a global scale without ever leaving
their classrooms. Agricultural processes that once required dozens
upon dozens of human workers can now be automated, thanks to
advances in technology, which means cost-efficiency for farmers.
Medical discoveries occur at a much more rapid rate, thanks to
machines and computers that aid in the research process and allow
for more intense educational research into medical matters.This
results in cost savings for business owners, allowing them to invest

in growth in other areas of the business, which contributes on a

positive level to the economy as a whole.
The more advanced society becomes technologically, the more
people begin to depend on computers and other forms of
technology for everyday existence. This means that when a
machine breaks or a computer crashes, humans become almost
disabled until the problem is resolved. This kind of dependency on
technology puts people at a distinct disadvantage, because they
become less self-reliant.
At the same time, human workers retain less value, which is a
disadvantage of technological advances. Because machines
automate processes and do the work of 10 people with one
computer, companies find they don't need to employ as many
people to get the job done. As machines and computers become
even more advanced and efficient, this will continue to be a growing
disadvantage of technology and an issue that has a global impact.

16. Imitating celebrities in sports and movies good or bad?

Now, more than ever, celebrities are extremely influential in the
lives of teenagers. While there are certainly some positive role
models for teens among todays celebrities, there are also many
who provide a decidedly negative influence. Teens who try to
emulate these celebrities may fall victim to several different issues,
There include Drug abuse or drug addiction, Problems with alcohol
and drinking heavily, Eating disorders and Low self-esteem and low
self-confidence.
1)

It seems like every day there are more and more stories
and pictures on the Internet of the illicit activities of
celebrities. Teens see these people partying, drinking alcohol
or doing drugs, and they think they should too. This sends the
message to teens that in order to have fun or be cool, you
have to use these substances. Teens may begin to think that it
is no big deal, and this can cause serious problems leading to
and including drug and alcohol addictions, risk-taking
behaviors, and even death.

2)

Some of the most common problems that occur are issues

with self-esteem for teens, especially teen girls. When a teen
girl flips through her favorite fashion magazine, she is
inundated with pictures and articles revolving around the
erroneous belief that celebrities are perfect. The air-brushed
pictures, workout and diet tips, and pin-thin models can cause
body images issues for teens. In trying to make themselves
look like the pictures that they see, teens can cause real
damage to their bodies. Working out too much or not eating
enough can lead to an eating disorder, such as anorexia or
bulimia

17. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or

detrimental to society
18. In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions
such as antibiotics, airplanes and computers. What do you
think is the most important of them? Why? Greatest
invention in the last 100 years, medicine, sciene or
technology?
It is evident how life has changed since technology has been
introduced in the human life. When we think about technology
mostly the first thing that comes to our mind is the image of a
computer. Technological advancements such as computers have
been designed and created with the only purpose to help humans
and make their lives easier. Computers have become indispensable
in any workplace where they are basically considered a compliment
for people to help them on developing their activities. In fact,
computers are the greatest invention of all time because they have
multi-tasking features that can minimize your work, they can display
and let you manipulate stored information, and they are used in
almost all fields for any purpose.
First of all computers have multi-tasking features that can minimize
the work you have to do. For example, computers avoid you having
to calculate any result on doing math, the only thing you must do is
to type the information needed and your work is done.
Secondly, computers can display and let you manipulate stored
information. In other words, you dont need to use paper in order to
store any information on shelves. You dont even have to rewrite a
whole paper because you did a mistake or you have to add more
information to the written form. You can have as many files as you

can in your computer and organize them the way you like it without
having to use any extra material or space.
Finally, computers are used in almost all fields for any purpose such
as entertainment, education, and any type of job. For example, you
can use computers to play videogames, watch movies, listen to
music or chat on the internet for entertainment. In education or any
job you can use them for videoconferences, PowerPoint
presentations or just using their basic features discussed in the first
point.
Therefore computers are the greatest invention of all time because
they reduce your time consumption on your activities, you can save
your information and edit it anytime, and they let you do almost
everything you need. Computers have become the most powerful
tool ever created.
19. Information revolution has changed the way of mass
communications and had some negative and positive effects
on individual lives as well as on society. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
23. Communication has changed significantly in the last 10
yers. Disucss pros and cons impacts.
IT has not only brought the world closer together. Therefore, we can
not only share information quickly and efficiently, but we can also
bring down barriers of linguistic and geographic boundaries. The
world has developed into a global village due to the help of
information technology allowing to shares ideas and information
with each other.
Communication has also become cheaper, quicker, and more
efficient. We can now communicate with anyone around the globe
by simply text messaging them or sending them an email for an
almost instantaneous response. The internet has also opened up
face to face direct communication from different parts of the world
thanks to the helps of video conferencing.
Bridging the cultural gap - Information technology has helped to
bridge the cultural gap by helping people from different cultures to
communicate with one another, and allow for the exchange of views
and ideas, thus increasing awareness and reducing prejudice.

However, While information technology may have streamlined the

business process it has also crated job redundancies, downsizing
and outsourcing. This means that a lot of lower and middle level
jobs have been done away with causing more people to become
unemployed.
Privacy - Though information technology may have made
communication quicker, easier and more convenient, it has also
bought along privacy issues. Due to website and email hacking,
people are now worried about their once private information
becoming public knowledge.
Lack of job security - Industry experts believe that the internet has
made job security a big issue as since technology keeps on
changing with each day. This means that one has to be in a constant
learning mode, if he or she wishes for their job to be secure.
Dominant culture - While information technology may have made
the world a global village, it has also contributed to one culture
dominating another weaker one. For example it is now argued that
US influences how most young teenagers all over the world now act,
dress and behave. Languages too have become overshadowed, with
English becoming the primary mode of communication for business
and everything else.

20.Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for

children. Is it more positive ofr their future aspect or have
some adverse effects. Agree or disagree?
There are several benefits of learning a new language, the latest
being it promotes a better understanding (and acceptance of)
psychology and diversity.
1.Bilingualism delays Alzheimers disease by as much as five .
2. Being bilingual can lead to improved listening skills, since the
brain has to work harder to distinguish different types of sounds in
two or more languages

3. Babies brought up in a bilingual environment have stronger

working memories than those brought up with only one language
This means they are better at mental calculation, reading and many
other vital skills.
4. Better multi-tasking-Bilingual people can switch from one task to
another more quickly. They show more cognitive flexibility and find
it easier to adapt to unexpected circumstances.
5. Learning a new language can literally change the way you see the
world.Learning Japanese, for example, which has basic terms for
light and dark blue, may help you perceive the colour in different
ways
People used to think that learning two languages created confusion
in the mind. Some studies did seem to back up the idea that
learning two languages could be problematic; early researchers
noted that bilingual people tended to have smaller vocabularies and
slower access to words.

22. In under developed countries, tourism has

disadvantages and can be said the opposite as well.
In recent decades, low cost airfare has made international travel
easier and many countries have, therefore, developed their tourism
industries into key sectors of their economies. While it is clear
tourism brings obvious benefits to the countries that host tourists, it
is also true to say it may bring disadvantages as well.
Undoubtedly, there are significant benefits that tourism brings to a
country. First, a thriving tourist industry implies an increasing need
for a variety of services such as hotels, transport, restaurants, and
entertainment. This results in a considerable number of jobs being
created for people who lack a college education and also the
development of the infrastructure needed to accommodate visitors.
Moreover, tourism is a "green" industry that, unlike factories,
generates a low level of pollution. In fact, because beautiful natural
landscapes are often places that tourists come to see, a country will
often be sure to maintain the landscape in order to keep it attractive
for tourists.
Despite the benefits, there are aspects of tourism that may prove

harmful to a country. For instance, a country may suffer from the

loss of their traditional culture. This is caused by people in a country
changing their lifestyle, customs, and language in order to more
effectively serve visitors or because they become influenced by
foreign countries. This can cause stress in a traditional society and
could even lead to animosity towards tourists. In addition, because
tourists often carry expensive objects like cameras and are unaware
of their surroundings, they make good targets for theft. Crime also
increases as a result of the increases in drugs and prostitution that
caters to some vacationers.
In summary, global tourism is greatly beneficial to an economy and
environment of a country. However, it can be detrimental in several
ways. To my way of thinking, a country should seek to develop its
tourism industry because it can bring steady jobs to many people
without their need for higher education and without the risk of
environmental damages.

23. The only thing that interfere with my leaning is my

education- Einstein. What does he mean by that? And do you
think he is correct?
Formal education tends to limit the thinking you can do about a
subject. For instance, you know and accept that the Law of Gravity
is valid. You've been taught that in school. Therefore, you are not
going to waste your time trying to get around it.
Most engineers today are taught that something must be done THIS
way. By the time they get their degrees, they can't see simple
solutions to complex problems. That's when you need someone with
no degree and not a lot of knowledge about engineering that you
can bounce the problem off of. In explaining it to them and dealing
with their offhand suggestions, you often get the simple solution you
couldn't see.
Einstein recognized that education also limits the mind and felt he
learned more by doing research without the confines of the degree.
Einstein was a genius, which back in the old days many never really
understood what a genius really was! So for him to say, the only
thing that interferes with my learning is my education! He was

actually saying, he was a lot smarter then any education that could
be taught to him back in them days!
So he had to more or less, self educate on his own to be able to be
smarter then he already was! Many people saw him as off the wall,
sort of speak! Because of the fact he was a lot more smarter then
anyone really knew! So instead of him being looked up to because
of being so smart, he was more like an out cast to most! Mostly
because of his odd behavior, and weirdness and very much
misunderstood! He plainly just didn't fit in!
I guess you could say, very few people tried to get to know him at
his level and partly no one could possibly even think at his level! So
he to many was just a strange person! But the fact was he was a
genius and he was misunderstood back in them days! Geniuses
today are honored and almost worshiped and there is today, way
higher education levels in place now for people that are geniuses!
Could you imagine if education would have been so high level to
teach Einstein to the levels he was urning for! He would have really
accomplished way more then what he did!
And may have changed the world for a lot better then what it is
today! Maybe that's why education is such a high priority in todays
world, so that everyone has a chance to be the next great Einstein,
or even greater! If education hadn't changed from the old days, man
would have never made it to the moon!
Education has to always change for the better, may be at times not
fast enough, but if it didn't life will never get better! If education
was still the same as back in Einstein days, Medical wouldn't be
where it is today and millions would have all died every year!
Medical is the biggest resource for longer life and more quality of
life! Without it, people would be dieing at younger ages and from
many diseases that wouldn't be cureable without all the medical
education we all have today!
Einstein would have actually fit in better in todays world then he did
back in the old days, you could say he was born in the wrong
Century, so it would be like taking a well educated person today and
put them back into Einstein days of life! The person would feel

completely out of place and most likely wouldn't be able to even

cope in that kind of life!
So what Einstein was saying is, he was being taught 6 th grade
education when he was actually like the highest college degree grad
in are time of life! And he wanted higher education then the highest
college education! But back in his days 6 th grade education is all
they had as highest education to offer!
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who
cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn,
and relearn.
Education in the 21st Century: The Challenge
'The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who
cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and
relearn.' - Alvin Toffler
How effective is the education that your child receives? As one of
the world's wealthy countries, we could reasonably expect that our
education system would rate as one of the world's best, and
certainly in terms of spending on education, Singapore's record is
very good, but it seems that our report card - along with those of all
major developed countries - should read: 'Must do better'.
Around the world, education systems are struggling to remain
relevant in a changing world. Far too often they are failing to
prepare students for life in the 'new economies'.
So, what does all this mean to parents, struggling to make the right
educational choices for their children? And what does it mean to a
nation like Singapore at the beginning of the twenty-first century?
For the individual, there is no way to over-estimate the importance
of education.
Many may score well in basic literacy and number skills but
performance even in these areas is often based on the wealth and
social position of the students. And besides, education suited for the
new millennium is not the same as in previous decades. The new
economy, brought about by the huge changes of the
communications revolution, means that the skills which will be

valued are far more wide-ranging than the 'three Rs' of the past.
Literacy and number skills are still vital, but the successful person in
the future will be the person with wide-ranging abilities - the person
'able to navigate change and diversity, learn-as-they-go, solve
problems, collaborate and be flexible and creative.' (New Learning:
A Charter for Australian Education - Australian Council of Deans of
Education (A.C.D.E.)
Creative teachers have understood this for decades, but education
systems, are slow to adapt frustrating most attempts at meaningful
evolution.
Education suited to our children's needs must help them cope as
individuals in a complex world. Experts predict that today's students
will be the first in history to face the prospect of working at ten - or
more - different jobs during their working lives. They will need
thinking and learning skills that are creative and flexible.
Adaptability will be their most prized possession.
In reality, there is a danger, that outside pressures and the time
constraints of an over-crowded curriculum distract us from the
traditional purpose of good schooling, which is to turn out a wellrounded, decent human being.
Britain's Prime Minister, Tony Blair, made his intentions clear in
1997, with his statement of priorities: 'Education, Education,
Education.' Only last year Singapore's minister for education, Teo
Chee Hean said, 'education is about moulding the future of our
nation'. He was right of course, but he might also have said,
'education is about moulding the future of each individual.'
The challenge for each of us is to find the method of learning best
suited to the demands of that future, and this will be the subject of
my articles over the coming weeks.