Jumping to Conclusions

There has been a worrying increase in the numbers of people who have experienced medical negligence. Private health care organisations claim that they run hospitals that are as safe as possible. But private companies can only continue to operate if they make enough money for the owners. Patients would no doubt be safer if private hospitals took every possible step to protect them from medical accidents, but the costs would be ridiculous.

Answer explanation

Private health care organizations are motivated by profit, and as such, they may not always prioritize patient safety over cost-saving measures. While they may claim to run hospitals that are as safe as possible, they may not be willing to invest in the necessary safety protocols and procedures that would ensure the highest level of safety for patients. This could lead to an increase in medical negligence cases, as the cost of implementing these protocols may be too high for the organization to bear.

In the last 15 years we have seen an expansion in spending on the university sector and a resulting increase in the numbers of young people with university degrees. The downside is that many of them have taken new subjects such as media studies, sports science and complementary medicine, which may appear to offer a route into a job but have very little academic value.

Answer explanation

The increased spending on the university sector has allowed more young people to attend university and gain a degree. However, this has led to an increase in the number of students taking courses in subjects that may not have much academic value, such as media studies, sports science, and complementary medicine. These courses may appear to offer a route into a job, but they may not provide the same level of academic rigor as more traditional courses. This could lead to graduates not being adequately prepared for the job market, and employers not being able to find the skilled workers they need.

Nowadays specialist companies can train people in the public eye in how to handle the media, including how to respond to television interviews. It is well known that people respond to politicians’ body language and personal appearance. They are critical if a politician appears to be avoiding answering a direct question. However, if the politician seems to be too slick and practised in their responses, then people react against them.

Answer explanation

Media training is a way for people in the public eye, such as politicians, to learn how to handle the media. It teaches them how to respond to television interviews, how to present themselves in a positive light, and how to handle difficult questions. It also helps them to understand how their body language and personal appearance can affect how they are perceived by the public. Media training can help politicians to appear confident and articulate in their responses, while still being authentic and genuine. This can help them to build trust with the public and to be seen as a credible leader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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Many of us take notice of online book reviews when we buy books from an online bookseller. But positive reviews are often the work of the author’s friends and close family members. Equally, it is often obvious that an adverse review originates from someone who has a personal grudge against the author or has their own book to promote.

Answer explanation

Online book reviews can be a helpful tool when deciding which book to purchase, but it is important to take them with a grain of salt. It is important to remember that reviews can be biased, and it is not always easy to tell if a review is genuine or not. It is also important to consider other sources of information, such as reviews from trusted sources, before making a purchase.

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