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The WHO recently announced their findings that processed meats fall into the same cancer-risk category as tobacco smoke, meaning “there is convincing evidence that the agent causes cancer.” I’m not sure how such a report would actually impact or change people’s preferences for processed meats. Perhaps people might be more conscious of their processed meat intake but I don’t think this is serious enough to completely deter consumers from purchasing hams and sausages. Then again, what’s there to guarantee that other food sources are safe for consumption? Pesticide-laden vegetables and fruits, fishes intoxicated with mercury and other unknown chemicals harmful to the body etc.   You can read more about this issue through Vox’s explainers here.  & ...

For our english tuition classes today, we had a discussion on this article “Kid’s Stress, Who’s Fault is It?” which was published in the Straits Times some time early this year. We identified that while Singapore’s education system is stressful for students, the stress is also contributed by both parents and students themselves too.    I tasked my students to write their opinion on this question:   “Why are students feeling stressed and what can be done to alleviate this problem?”   They came up with some excellent responses and you can read samples of them below by clicking to download: Sample 1 (click to download) Sample 2 (click to download) Sample 3 (click to download)   For more information on GP Tuition Classes / Secondary ...

The question is:   “Disease is the greatest threat facing mankind today”. To what extent do you agree with this statement?   You may wish to read this draft (edited) excerpt by downloading this file. Please note that it is important not to immediately hijack the question by discussing the other factors which makes disease not the greatest threat which mankind is facing. You should be writing about how diseases are treatable, containable, not as impactful etc… such that they do not pose the greatest threat to mankind today.    For more information on GP Tuition Classes / Secondary English Tuition Classes conducted by Mr Aaron, click here to view his profile and call 96790479 or 98639633 to enquire.

Consider the claim that too much faith is placed in technology (click to download)   For more information on GP Tuition Classes / Secondary English Tuition Classes conducted by Mr Aaron, click here to view his profile and call 96790479 or 98639633 to enquire.

Parents play a more important role than teachers in a child’s education. Do you Agree (click to download)   For more information on GP Tuition Classes / Secondary English Tuition Classes conducted by Mr Aaron, click here to view his profile and call 96790479 or 98639633 to enquire.