Group Discussion Jun 2015

JABATAN PENGAJIAN AM
UNIT BAHASA INGGERIS

JUNE 2015
Type of assessment
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Group Discussion
Course
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Read and study the situation below.

You are given 3 minutes to prepare your responses.
Explain and elaborate your task with clear and concise points.
You may support or oppose the other candidates views.
At the end of the discussion, you must try to form a group decision.
You are given 10 minutes for the discussion.
Situation 1
In order to live a contented and happy life, there are various aspects of life that we
should work on. Discuss the aspect of life that is important to you
Candidate A:
You think that family is important
Candidate B:
You think that career is important
Candidate C:
You think that social life is important
Candidate D:
You think that mental health is important
JUNE 2015
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Situation 2
Heart disease is the number one killer among Malaysian and the government is
promoting a healthy lifestyle to combat this problem. Discuss with your friends the
best way to stay healthy.
Candidate A :
You think the best way to stay healthy is by keeping away from tobacco and
alcohol.
Candidate B :
You think the best way to stay healthy is by going for regular health check-ups.
Candidate C :
You think the best way to stay healthy is by eating a well-balanced diet.
Candidate D :
You think the best way to stay healthy is by exercise regularly.
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Situation 3
Many youths these days are into computer games. It is said that such games
encourage the player to explore different ways of learning and thinking. Do you
think playing computer games is good or bad? Discuss with your friends
Candidate A :
You think that playing computer games is good as it trains ones brain to be
alert and focused.
Candidate B :
You think that playing computer games is good as it helps to expand ones
imagination.
Candidate C :
You think that playing computer games is bad as it separates one from people
and the real world.
Candidate D :
You think that playing computer games is bad for health and waste of time and
money.
JUNE 2015
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Situation 4
Teenage vandalism and crime is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has become
more widespread in recent years, and has disruptive and even destructive effects
on society. What are some possible reasons for this phenomenon?
Candidate A :
You think that irresponsible parenting contributes to acts of teenage vandalism
and crime.
Candidate B :
You think that the mass media, especially the internet contributes to acts of
teenage vandalism and crime.
Candidate C :
You think that peer pressure contributes to acts of teenage vandalism and crime.
Candidate D :
You think that anger against society contributes to acts of teenage vandalism and
crime.
JUNE 2015
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Situation 5
According to a study by the Ministry of Health, 45 percent of Malaysians are obese.
How do you think the problem of obesity can be overcome?
Candidate A :
In your opinion, the problem can be overcome by changing eating habits.
Candidate B :
In your opinion, the problem can be overcome by increasing physical exercise.
Candidate C :
In your opinion, the problem can be overcome by promoting weight-loss

programmes.
Candidate D :
In your opinion, the problem can be overcome by organizing awareness
campaigns.
JABATAN
PENGAJIAN AM
JUNE 2015
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Name
Matric No.
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Situation 6
Child abuse cases are on the rise nowadays. Who do you think bears the most
responsibility for it?
Candidate A:
In your opinion, the victim bears the most responsibility for it.
Candidate B:
In your opinion, the abuser bears the most responsibility for it.
Candidate C:
In your opinion, the mass media bears the most responsibility for it.
Candidate D:
In your opinion, the government bears the most responsibility for it.
JUNE 2015
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Situation 7
There have been a lot of complaints about some government departments and law
enforcement agencies such as the police force that they are not people-friendly,
despite that their role is to serve the people. How can these agencies be more
people-friendly?
Candidate A:
You think government departments should hold an open day to be more peoplefriendly. Explain
Candidate B:
You think government departments should organize nationwide roadshows to
be more people-friendly. Explain
Candidate C:
You think government departments should hold dialogue sessions with the
public to be more people-friendly. Explain
Candidate D:
You think government departments should provide feedback forms to be more
people-friendly. Explain
JUNE 2015
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Situation 8
Today major sporting events such as Olympics and the World Cup are being held
around the world. Many countries bid millions to organize such sporting events.
Discuss the benefits of organizing this events.
Candidate A :
In your opinion, hosting major sporting events stimulates investment for a
country.
Candidate B :
In your opinion, hosting major sporting events attracts millions of tourists to a
country.
Candidate C :
In your opinion, hosting major sporting events creates jobs and increased
income for a country.
Candidate D :
In your opinion, hosting major sporting events improves the national image of a
country.
JUNE 2015
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Situation 9
How can disciplinary problems in schools be solved? Propose a few ways to solve
the problems. Discuss which of the following proposals would best solve disciplinary
problems in schools.
Candidate A :
Imposing public caning
Candidate B :
Having intensive counselling sessions
Candidate C :
Starting a reward and punishment system
Candidate D :
Starting a mentor programme
JUNE 2015
Type of assessment
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Matric No.
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Situation 10
Statistics show that every 50 teenagers below the age of 18 start smoking and most
of them become hardcore smokers. As a member of PTSB Youth Club, suggest the
best way to fight this bad and dangerous habit.
Candidate A :
Educate them on the harmful effects of smoking by providing counselling and
therapy to help them to quit.
Candidate B :
Impose a heavy tax on cigarettes to discourage them from smoking
Candidate C :
Ban smoking in public places and impose a heavy fine on those who are
caught smoking in these places
Candidate D :
Ban the sale of cigarettes, cigarette advertisement and sponsorships of
sports events by tobacco companies.

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