Newspaper Reviews

Complete three reviews of newspaper / magazine articles using the given templet. A sample review has been attached for your reference. All articles should be on one of the topics below and topics should not repeat. Transport Equality Rich-poor Gap Science Technology Culture Natural Disaster Ageing Population puerile Issues EducationYou may use print and non-print articles. Articles should be dated no earlier than October 2013. Your reviews should be typed out. Articles used must be taked in your reviews. For print articles, include the original article in your reviews. For non-print articles, please print them out with your review. Please print out your reviews for submission.Deadline 1st English lesson in Term 1 2014review template Name & index no.ClassTopic(s)Title of articleDate of articleSourceIssue(s) Summary of main concern(s) of the articlePoints of view Perspectives of the people concerned (give at least 2 perspectives)Consequences Possible negative & positive effects of th e issue(s)Evidence / entropy Statistics, examples, anecdotes, etc.Vocabulary Useful words & phrases related to the issuePersonal Opinion Your personal view on the issueSample Review Name & index no. Jean Grey (10) Class 3S4 Topic(s) food & Health, Media Title of article 14 F&B firms pledge to curb ads aimed at kids Date of article October 30, 2012 Source The Straits TimesIssue(s)Summary of main concern(s) of the article corpulency is on the rise in Singapore and it is believed that advertising influences what children choose to eat. The Singapore government has introduced an beginning(a) to stop advertising un bouncing foods to children from January 1 2013 in dress to fight obesity.Points of viewPerspectives of the people concerned (give at least 2 perspectives) Health Promotion Board (HPB) chief executive F&B companies pledge is an all important(p) first step, given that advertising has a significant impact on childrens food choices. McDonalds spokesperson The company has in troduced more healthy food options. It will support the initiative to stop advertising in media channels where children make up more than 35 per penny of the audience. NTU Associate prof It is doubtful whether the changes will have a lasting impact on childrens eating habits as children are increasingly exposed to social media which is heavy to regulate.ConsequencesPossible negative & positive effects of the issue(s) If the initiative is successful, it would curb obesity which would in turn lower the proportion of children at high risk of chronic ailments. If the initiative is unsuccessful, it would have no impact on obesity which is on the rise.Evidence / DataStatistics, examples, anecdotes, etc. Research has shown that advertising influences what children buy or choose to eat. About 9 per cent of children here are obese, putting them at a higher risk of chronic ailments like diabetes as they grow older. A British study found that children aged six to 13 were more likely to want to eat fatty and sugary foods after watching commercials for unhealthy food on TV.VocabularyUseful words & phrases related to the issue Food and beverage firms, initiative, curb advertising, chronic ailments, saturated fats, trans fats, nutritional criteria, dietary guidelines, regulations restricting food advertising, HPBs healthier choice symbol, salubrious Personal OpinionYour personal view on the issue I think that the initiative is a good move by the government as it promotes greater social responsibility on the part of F&B firms. It also sends out a strong message to the public that obesity is a in force(p) concern that demands our immediate attention and action.Template adapted from Pauls Wheel of Reasoning