Answer to Question #199614 in English for Ayanda Ngobese

Question

please help with Question 1.2, 1,4 from THE HAPPINESS FACTOR by David Brooks.

1.2 In paragraph 8, the author states, "Most schools and colleges spend too much money preparing students for careers and not enough preparing them to make social decisions." Do you agree with this statement? In paragraph of 100 words, give reasons to substantiate your answer.

1.4 Cite three specific features and examples of academic language from the passage. Refer

to Unit 5 for tutorial letter 501 for this question.

Your help will be much appreciated

Thanks in Advance

Answer 1

1.2 In paragraph 8, the author states, "Most schools and colleges spend too much money preparing students for careers and not enough preparing them to make social decisions." Do you agree with this statement? In paragraph of 100 words, give reasons to substantiate your answer.

Answer; This is true. This is because, the school curriculum is designed in a way that instils knowledge, skills and career empowerment as opposed to social decisions. For instance, making friends, socializing, having a conversation with peers is often seen as a waste of time. However, this helps people develop emotional connection, relieve stress and also make lifelong relationships which are far much better than career preparation. Social decisions should also be encouraged since out of that, one may learn on how to select good friends, who may end up being partners or employers in the further. Thus, decision making learning and career development should both be encouraged.

 

1.4 Cite three specific features and examples of academic language from the passage. Refer

to Unit 5 for tutorial letter 501 for this question.

Answer; They include; written, auditory, oral, and proficiency of language that is a primary consideration of all academic programs. For example, complexity has is used in chapter five. It includes the use of more complex language in writings than in speaking. The easy has the formality character. Lastly, the author has generalized his objective. He sticks to his aim throughout the discussion.