TASK 2

Why might the people be doing these things together? How might the people be feeling?

While each person requires a different level of human interaction, the need for connection is inherent.
So, is not that we choose to do things together, it's a subconscious urge that we have. However, we
may be aware of some aspects of our instinct to communicate such as the benefits gained from forming
close ties with others or the social motivation, as the first picture suggests. Those with a competitive and
explorative character, who relish taking on huge challenges such as mountain-climbing, are likely to do
their utmost when are with others because they care for their egos and this is why they keep on
struggling on. Many joint actions are driven by a shared motivation because those people have
experienced the same thing and this allowed them to be empathetic, to feel and resonate with each
others’ emotions. Similarly, the second picture reveals the same process of building a special closeness
with people of your age, but this time in childhood, so I’m sure those kids are doing that just for the sake
of the game, and they will realize later that even that period has influenced what they’ve become. Even
when they are older, all they have to do is to tap into that creativity and the feeling that the best
moment of their life is the present and their outlook on life will change.

In which situation do you think the people benefit most from being together?

In the second picture those kids benefit most from being together because, although they are not aware
of the quality of the time they are spending with each other and that cooking activity is nothing but a
game for them, childhood is the base of adult life and the qualities we are looking up to later are built
when we are little and linger on ours minds forever. So what keeps us balanced in adulthood is our
ability to tap into that creativity and feelings of our younger selves.

How can students benefit from doing these different activities? How helpful might the activities be in
preparing them for their future lives?

Taking time to indulge in books is often seen as an opportunity to unwind, but I think that it is another
type of pampering yourself:it is about carrying so much for youself that you don’t let time pass in vain
and try to enhance your inner self. So reading broadens our minds, makes us having deeply rooted
values in life, beyond improving all those day-to-day skills and put us in a state of incessant learning,
which will help us in the long run because something we don't know won't scare us, as we are used to
having information at our disposal. The second picture reveals a person which is in the spotlight, singing
or giving a speech, both productive ways of standing out from the crowd. This is an essential skill when it
comes to being distinctive and having a sense of self-value, which will definitely help you to stand up for
youself and be confident in your strengths and talents.

Which of these activities do you think is most useful?

I think that taking time to indulge in books is the most useful: while it is often seen as an opportunity to
unwind, I think that it is another type of pampering yourself:it is about carrying so much for youself that
you don’t let time pass in vain and try to enhance your inner self. So reading broadens our minds, makes
us having deeply rooted values in life, beyond improving all those day-to-day skills and put us in a state
of incessant learning, which will help us in the long run because something we don't know won't scare
us, as we are used to having information at our disposal.

TASK 3

What people might have to consider when making these decisions.

To begin with, I think no matter what decision is about , the first thing to do is to precisely weigh up the
pros and cons, to ensure that it was a calculated one and not one made on the spur-of-the-moment. I
think that choosing a university shouldn’t mingle with getting married, as you are prone to making
decisions that are more influenced by the circumstances than by your desires. So you should decide on
what to study and keep focusing on youself until you figure out what your worthwhile carrier is and only
then you can start thinking of a person to live with forever. You have to imagine what your dream life
would entail and see if your choices fits into it. I think that finding a job is an easier decion to make as
the complicated part was choosing what to study and so it goes without saying. Moving to another
country is the easiet one because you can look back on it at any time, the only problem would be your
ability to adapt to the new environment .

In which situation it is most important to make the right decision.

I think that starting a family entails a level of maturity that hardly is gained without having had
experienced some overwhelming moments in your life so you can be a source of strength and bring
comfort to your loved ones when they need. It is an irrevocable decision so you need to make sure that
the person you think you love would make a good partner for the rest of your life because divorce is not
a desirable option at all.

TASK 4

1. Is it best for people to make decisions on their own or to ask others for advice?

To my mind, you should talk the problem out with an older one, but keep reminding yourself that you
are a different person, with your own values in life, and not subconsciously look for a person to blame
for your possible failure. However, if you have some life experience in that matter, it may encourage you
to search for a solution inside yourself and not to rush into asking others, which is better because
making decision is more of a judgement call than an opportunity for others to tell you what to do.

2.Some people think it is best to plan their lives carefully; others prefer to make spontaneous
decisions. What is your opinion?

I think that it takes a deliberate approach to the decisions you have to make in the everyday life to live a
fulfilled one, even if that often means to spend a great deal of time planning out a detailed strategy.
Those who consider all the angles of a situation before diving in are prone to making better decions
comparative to those who don’t have the faintest idea about their future, but anyway, everyone should
be spontaneous to some extend, as life is upredictable.
3.Why do you think some people find it harder to make decisions than others?

I think that the extent to which we believe in ourselves and in our capacity to accurately judge our
abilities influences the easiness we have in making decisions. The more aware we are of our knowledge
in a particular matter, the lesser we tend to ask others for advice that may be counter to our opinion,
which is the root cause of indecisiveness.

4. Do you think countries should work together to solve environmental problems?

Definetely, because it is the same environment that we live in and it cannot be divided to be fixed part
by part: either we all solve it completely, or the problem is not solved at all. Take global warming, for
example—no one nation by itself can reduce carbon dioxide and other gas emissions enough to solve
the problem. The problem is so big, nations must cooperate to effectively address it.

5. How do you think young people can be helped to take on responsibilities?

Adults should bring younger people to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves because
developing responsibility takes a lot of practice and time, too. A little constraint doesn't hurt either, so
teens should be required to show responsibility before earning new or expanded freedoms.

6. Do you think that people whose jobs involve making important decisions should be highly paid?

The experience to make the right decision at the right time combined with the leadership to execute on
that action and bring others along with you is a rare trait. It's less that these people “deserve” to be paid
more; it’s that they are in demand, create a ton of value, and are few and far between. It requires
assuming those decisions and taking responsability for them. There are two categories of people that
find such jobs appealing: first is people who only like commanding others, behaving bossy and bulling
others, without realising the responsabilities that come along with this job. The second category is
represented of highly assuming people, with sharp insight and strong will to make the difference.