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The Importance of Technology in Education and Communication

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In my opinion, technology, like cell phones or computers, is very useful nowadays if used in a good way.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Technological Devices

First of all, these kinds of devices have both positive and negative aspects.

Proper Use of Technological Devices

Secondly, these devices were intended for academic and social purposes, not for wasting time.

Enhancing Education with Technology

Finally, education should be based on these technological devices to make it easier for students and to foster better communication between teachers and students.

Conclusion

In conclusion, technological devices are essential and important today for communication, studying, and searching for information.

Vocabulary List: Words Starting with E

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Ebb-

to diminish

Ecclesiastical-

having to do with church

Eclipse-

to block the light of

Ecosystem-

a community of organisms

Edict-

an official decree

Edifice-

a big, imposing building

Effectual-

effective

Efficacy-

effectiveness

Effigy-

a likeness of person

Elation-

a feeling of great joy

Electorate-

the voters

Elegy-

a mournful poem or music

Elite-

the best selected group

Elocution-

the art of public speaking

Emaciate-

to make extremely thin through starvation or illness

Emanate-

to come forth

Emancipate-

to liberate

Embargo-

a government suspending foreign trade

Embellish-

to adorn

Embody-

to personify

Embroil-

to involve in conflict

Embryonic-

undeveloped

Emissary-

a messenger sent to represent another

Empathy-

identification with the feelings of another

Empower-

to give power or authority... Continue reading "Vocabulary List: Words Starting with E" »

Age and Second Language Acquisition: Is Earlier Really Better?

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Theoretical Background

The learning of English at an early age is becoming more and more commonplace in the Spanish educational system. However, this contrasts with the situation in other European countries where they start the teaching of a foreign language in primary education. Actually, there is no real evidence that demonstrates the effect of age on learners’ second language achievement, that is, whether learners who begin learning as children are able to reach higher levels of L2 ability than those who start learning in adolescence or adulthood.

Studies on Age and Language Acquisition

According to Clavel-Arroitia, several studies in the literature examine the effects of starting foreign language education in primary school compared with... Continue reading "Age and Second Language Acquisition: Is Earlier Really Better?" »

Foundations of Sociology: Durkheim, Weber, and Critical Theory

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COMPTE: First to use the term sociology. Sociology should be scientific.
Law of the three stages: Theory proposes the world has gone through three intellectual stages. Theological stage (prior 1300): belief in supernatural powers and religious figures, social and physical world is seen as produced by God. Metaphysical stage (between 1300 -1800): abstract forces like 'nature', rather than gods, explain virtually everything.
Positivistic (1800): belief in science intellectual disorder is the cause of social disorder. Disorder stemmed from earlier idea systems because the positive stage, science still bears some marks of the two previous stages. Only when positivism gained total control would social upheavals cease. Society is characterized by inevitable
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Regional Organizations and the Chinese Economy: A Comprehensive Overview

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Regional Organizations and the Chinese Economy

Q5. Objectives of Establishing Regional Organizations

The objectives of establishing regional organizations are:

  1. To achieve regional development on par with the rapidly growing global economy.
  2. To accelerate economic growth through social progress and cultural development.
  3. To promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Q6. Influence of Geographical Proximity on Regional Organizations

Geographical proximity influences the formation of regional organizations because:

  1. Countries within a region often face similar challenges. For example, Southeast Asian countries experienced the economic and political consequences of colonialism before and
... Continue reading "Regional Organizations and the Chinese Economy: A Comprehensive Overview" »

The Evolution of T.S. Eliot's Poetry

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Eliot attributed a great deal of his early style to the French Symbolists—Rimbaud, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, and Laforgue—whom he first encountered in college, in a book by Arthur Symons called The Symbolist Movement in Literature. It is easy to understand why a young aspiring poet would want to imitate these glamorous bohemian figures, but their ultimate effect on his poetry is perhaps less profound than he claimed. While he took from them their ability to infuse poetry with high intellectualism while maintaining a sensuousness of language, Eliot also developed a great deal that was new and original. His early works, like “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” and The Waste Land, draw on a wide range of cultural reference to depict a modern... Continue reading "The Evolution of T.S. Eliot's Poetry" »

Adam Smith's Economic Ideas and the Wealth of Nations

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One of the main ideas is what Adam Smith's economy is based on, and it is the division of labour. He keeps the idea that people work because it is good for them. Adam Smith focused on liberal ideas, which is a free-market, where the government doesn't interfere with the market (laissez-faire). He supported that competition kept everyone honest. Smith is also a big supporter of government favoring war-related industries, so that they would be prepared in case of war. He thought about the importance of the risk. His beliefs were related to the relation between interests and rewards, and risk. If the reward is big, investors tend to forget about the risk. But Smith thought that the danger (real) was big capitalism or entrepreneurs cheating on... Continue reading "Adam Smith's Economic Ideas and the Wealth of Nations" »

Historical Facts in the 16th and 17th Centuries

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Historical facts in the 16th and 17th centuries are linked to long-term processes:

The fight for European hegemony: Habsburgs (Spanish) fought other kingdoms (France, England, and the Netherlands) to defend their position as the leading power. Charles V inherited a huge territory, and his son, Phillip II, was able to expand. They were defeated, and in 1648, France became the new leading power.

The Ottoman expansion: Spanish Habsburgs and the Republic of Venice tried to stop the expansion of the Ottomans all over the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time, Austrian Habsburgs tried to do the same in Eastern Europe. Christians battled Muslims in a crusade.

The Reformation and Wars of Religion: In 1517, Martin Luther initiated the Reformation, which... Continue reading "Historical Facts in the 16th and 17th Centuries" »

Addressing Child Abuse in China: Challenges and Solutions

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Position Paper

Good morning, Honorable Chair and fellow delegates. On behalf of the President, the Delegation of China will address the critical issue of child abuse.

The Challenge of Child Abuse in China

China's population is equivalent to 18.47% of the total world population. This significant demographic is crucial to our subject, as there are numerous reports of child abuse cases, which consequently prolong investigations. A major challenge in China is that many investigations are left unresolved due to the sheer volume of cases, allowing some criminals to evade justice.

Government Response and Support Systems

If an accused person is found guilty of psychological abuse, sexual abuse, or physical abuse, the government is committed to exercising... Continue reading "Addressing Child Abuse in China: Challenges and Solutions" »

Global Management and Organizational Structures

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Question 31-40

31) According to Carly Florina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard.. D) connecting.

32) An important leadership task involves articulating (except).. C) status.

33) In addition to "selling" their visions, top management.. C) a cadre of globally oriented managers.

34) Yong Nam, CEO of LG, recently.. C) impede information sharing.

35) The ability to speak foreign languages.. A) There are 200 million Chinese children

36) Indra K. Nooyi is chief executive.. B) PepsiCo (USA).

37) Inge G. Thulin is chief executive .. B) 3M (USA).

38) Which of the following has an American woman as the chief executive.. B) PepsiCo (USA)

39) Brazilian Carlos Ghosn is chief executive.. A) Nissan Motor (Japan).

40) Howard Stringer, a native of the United Kingdom.. D)... Continue reading "Global Management and Organizational Structures" »