Category Archives: Discussion

Performance Enhancing Drugs: Reading Practice 3 (discussion)

By | December 9, 2017

Athletes use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) such as steroids for various purposes. Some may use them for improved physical performance or alertness, while others like bodybuilders and celebrities may use them to increase muscle mass and for appearance purposes. The use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports has been a controversial issue. With the pressure to out-perform themselves… Read More »

Family Vehicles: Reading Practice 2 (discussion)

By | December 4, 2017

The recently issued policy on low-cost green cars (LCGCs), enabling people from lower classes to purchase family vehicles, has sparked controversy among people, especially those in major cities such as Jakarta. It cannot be denied that any policy must have two impacts – both positive and negative. Some have applauded the idea, saying that it is a good… Read More »

The Pros and Cons of School Uniforms: Reading Practice 1 (discussion)

By | December 22, 2017

Researchers are divided over how much of an impact – if any – dress policies have upon student learning. A 2004 book makes the case that uniforms do not improve school safety or academic discipline. A 2005 study, on the other hand, indicates that in some Ohio high schools uniforms may have improved graduation and attendance rates, although… Read More »

Discussion

By | December 22, 2017

What is a discussion text? The following illustration will help you understand what a discussion text is. Picture in your mind two teams of students in an English class debating about a problematic or controversial issue, an important issue that raises pros and cons, e.g. abortion. Team A is for abortion, while Team B is against it. Team… Read More »