To find extreme viewpoints, I need look no further than my own family. My family has members whose opinions vary widely. These opinions often result in interesting conversations, debates, and occasional disagreements at family gatherings. Two contrasting members of my family are my brother and my father. I understand both of them fairly well, but their attempts to understand each other are less successful. My father and my older brother sometimes assume diametrically different viewpoints.

        My brother is artistic and creative while my father is pragmatic and technically minded. One of the more humorous differences between them is their taste in music. My brother is a born musician who loves music with soul. On the other hand, my father is a scientist and listens to Cheo.

        Another often humorous difference between my father and brother is the way they wear their hair. My brother wears his hair down to his shoulders. My father, on the other hand, always gets his hair cut when it begins to touch his collar. When my father was growing up in the sixties, all men wore short hair. However, my brother grew up during the twenties when people were more liberal in the way they dressed. The length of my brother's hair bothers my father.

        Although my brother and father disagree on many things, they manage to get along very well. Both of them are open-minded and can appreciate each other's differences.

In my opinion, the skills and experience SSEAYP participants should have, ranked in order of importance, are:

1. Good English language skills

2. Understanding different cultures

3. Teamwork skills

4. Community work experience

5. Confident speaking skills

6. Understanding current issues in ASEAN countries.

Having good English language skills is essential since it's the working language of the program. Understanding different cultures is also important for effective communication. Teamwork skills are necessary for completing tasks and solving problems. Community work experience can be helpful in developing practical skills. Confident speaking skills are important for presenting ideas in front of an audience. Understanding current issues in ASEAN countries is important, but it is the least important skill or experience since the program focuses on cultural exchange and developing skills for the future.

There are several actions that individuals and governments can take to reduce global warming:

1. Reduce energy consumption: One of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions is the burning of fossil fuels to produce energy. We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when not in use, using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, and reducing the use of air conditioning and heating.

2. Use renewable energy sources: Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower emit little to no greenhouse gases. Governments can invest in renewable energy infrastructure, and individuals can install solar panels on their homes or participate in community solar programs.

3. Reduce, reuse, and recycle: The production of goods and the disposal of waste are also sources of greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing the amount of waste we generate, reusing products as much as possible, and recycling materials, we can reduce emissions and conserve resources.

4. Plant trees and conserve forests: Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so planting trees and conserving forests can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Support climate-friendly policies and actions: Governments can implement policies and actions that promote clean energy, reduce emissions, and protect the environment. As individuals, we can also support these policies and take action to reduce our own emissions.

Mọi người đều có thể giúp hạn chế biến đổi khí hậu. Từ cách di chuyển, đến cách tiêu thụ điện và thực phẩm, chúng ta có thể tạo ra sự khác biệt. Hãy bắt đầu với mười hành động này để giải quyết cuộc khủng hoảng khí hậu.

Some additional tips for cooking rice in a rice cooker that can be discussed in your group:

1. Use a rice washing bowl to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove excess starch and impurities from the rice.

2. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the rice to cook evenly and absorb moisture better.

3. For brown rice, use 2 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice, and cook for a longer time than white rice.

4. Once the rice is cooked, let it sit in the rice cooker for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffier.

5. Use a non-stick rice cooker bowl or add a tablespoon of oil to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the bowl.

Tham khảo

- The activities in 4, I want to try snowboarding.

- I want to try it because snowboarding inproves overall health and balance

I want to try snowboarding. It seems fun and adventurous. Also, it helps improve overall heath and balance.

(Mình muốn thử trượt tuyết bằng ván. Nó trong vui và mạo hiểm. Hơn nữa, nó giúp cải thiện sức khỏe và trạng thái cân bằng.)

Option 1: Vocational Training

Suitable for: Students who prefer hands-on learning and practical application of skills. Vocational training is more focused on job-specific skills and can provide opportunities for immediate employment. This option is also suitable for students who are looking for shorter duration of study and want to save on the cost of education.

Option 2: Academic Study

Suitable for: Students who are interested in a broad range of subjects and want to develop critical thinking and research skills. Academic study provides a wider range of career paths and opportunities for pursuing advanced degrees. It also promotes personal and intellectual growth and helps build a strong foundation for future learning.

Ultimately, the choice between vocational training and academic study depends on the individual student's interests, goals, and learning preferences. Some students may find vocational training more suitable for their career goals, while others may prefer the broader education and research opportunities offered by academic study.

Sophie: Hey John, have you heard about the different human activities that contribute to global warming?

John: Yeah, I have heard about some of them, like cutting down forests and burning fossil fuels.

Sophie: That’s right. Cutting down or burning forests releases carbon dioxide, but burning coal, oil, and gas also contribute to global warming. When fossil fuels are burnt, they release greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.

John: That’s really interesting. I didn’t know that. Are there any other human activities that contribute to global warming?

Sophie: Yes, there are. For example, raising farm animals like goats, sheep, and cows also contributes to global warming. These animals produce a lot of methane, which is responsible for nearly one-third of current global warming.

John: Wow, I had no idea that raising farm animals had such a big impact on the environment. What about the impact of cutting down forests for farming?

Sophie: That’s a good point. Cutting down forests to make space for farm animals also contributes to global warming. Forests store carbon in the trees and soil, and help reduce the global temperature. When forests are cut down, the carbon is released into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming.

John: Thanks for sharing all this information with me, Sophie. It’s really eye-opening to learn about the different human activities that contribute to global warming.

Tạm dịch:

Sophie: Này John, bạn đã nghe nói về các hoạt động khác nhau của con người góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu chưa?

John: Vâng, tôi đã nghe nói về một số trong số chúng, chẳng hạn như chặt phá rừng và đốt nhiên liệu hóa thạch.

Sophie: Đúng vậy. Chặt phá hoặc đốt rừng giải phóng carbon dioxide, nhưng đốt than, dầu và khí đốt cũng góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu. Khi nhiên liệu hóa thạch bị đốt cháy, chúng giải phóng khí nhà kính giữ nhiệt trong khí quyển.

John: Điều đó thực sự thú vị. Tôi không biết điều đó. Có bất kỳ hoạt động nào khác của con người góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu?

Sophie: Vâng, có. Ví dụ, chăn nuôi gia súc như dê, cừu và bò cũng góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu. Những động vật này tạo ra rất nhiều khí mê-tan, là nguyên nhân gây ra gần một phần ba sự nóng lên toàn cầu hiện nay.

John: Ồ, tôi không biết rằng việc chăn nuôi động vật trong trang trại lại có tác động lớn đến môi trường như vậy. Còn tác động của việc chặt phá rừng để canh tác thì sao?

Sophie: Đó là một điểm tốt. Chặt phá rừng để tạo không gian cho động vật trang trại cũng góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu. Rừng lưu trữ carbon trong cây và đất, đồng thời giúp giảm nhiệt độ toàn cầu. Khi rừng bị đốn hạ, carbon được giải phóng vào khí quyển, góp phần làm nóng lên toàn cầu.

John: Cảm ơn vì đã chia sẻ tất cả thông tin này với tôi, Sophie. Việc tìm hiểu về các hoạt động khác nhau của con người góp phần vào sự nóng lên toàn cầu thực sự rất thú vị.

Human is the direct factor that causes global warming and makes this phenomenon more and more serious. The reason is because the increase in CO2 content is mainly due to human activities, such as fuel burning, the reduction in agricultural land use, especially after the industrial revolution.

Helping limited global warming, we should:

1. Drive less

Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transit more often. You'll save one pound of carbon dioxide for every mile you don't drive!

2. Avoid products with a lot of packaging

You can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide if you reduce your garbage by 10 percent.

3. Plant more trees

A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

4. Turn off electronic devices

Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer, when you're not using them, will save you thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Our cultural heritage is a traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in our community. To preserve it, we can organize workshops to teach the craft to younger generations. We can also hold exhibitions and fairs to showcase the craft to a wider audience and sell products made by local artisans. Another idea is to create a digital platform that connects artisans with customers and promotes their work.

Overall, we believe that it's important to involve younger generations in the preservation of cultural heritage and find ways to promote it to a wider audience. By doing so, we can ensure that our traditions and customs continue to thrive and evolve over time. 

Our cultural heritage is a traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in our community. To preserve it, we can organize workshops to teach the craft to younger generations. We can also hold exhibitions and fairs to showcase the craft to a wider audience and sell products made by local artisans. Another idea is to create a digital platform that connects artisans with customers and promotes their work.

Overall, we believe that it's important to involve younger generations in the preservation of cultural heritage and find ways to promote it to a wider audience. By doing so, we can ensure that our traditions and customs continue to thrive and evolve over time.

Tạm dịch:

Di sản văn hóa của chúng tôi là một nghề thủ công truyền thống đã được truyền từ thế hệ này sang thế hệ khác trong cộng đồng của chúng ta. Để bảo tồn nó, chúng ta có thể tổ chức các hội thảo để truyền dạy nghề cho thế hệ trẻ. Chúng ta cũng có thể tổ chức các cuộc triển lãm và hội chợ để giới thiệu nghề thủ công này cho mọi người đối tượng rộng hơn và bán các sản phẩm được làm bởi các nghệ nhân địa phương.Một ý tưởng khác là tạo ra một nền tảng kỹ thuật số kết nối các nghệ nhân với khách hàng và quảng bá công việc của họ.

Nhìn chung, chúng tôi tin rằng điều quan trọng là thu hút các thế hệ trẻ tham gia bảo tồn di sản văn hóa và tìm cách quảng bá di sản đó tới nhiều đối tượng hơn. Bằng cách đó, chúng tôi có thể đảm bảo rằng các truyền thống và phong tục của chúng tôi tiếp tục phát triển và phát triển theo thời gian.