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climate changes. You can achieve this goal by recycling, using fewer electrical
appliances, eating less meat and using green public transport. If you look at these
measures, you can see that it does not cost a lot of money, every little bit helps.
On the other hand opponents of committing to environmental problems claim that
people with a small salary do not have the money to invest in the environment. They
need money to take care of themselves and their families. Arguing that everyone must
commit to the environment does not make any sense. People must be made to
understand that the environment is important by talking about it. So, you do not need
to spend money on expensive advertising campaigns, which often do not reach the
poorer people because they often have no TV. Everyone can commit to the
environment and live a healthier life. If we work together, we will see positive
consequences sooner and that is for everyone’s benefit.
3.4 What are the benefits of learning modern foreign languages?
Sara Rupert - The Netherlands
What are the benefits of learning modern foreign languages? Many high school
students study a modern foreign language at school. But what are the benefits of
learning a modern foreign language? I firmly believe that it is very important to be able
to speak a modern foreign language. First, most studies are taught in English, even in
countries where English is not the main language. This is why students who can speak
a modern foreign language, English in this case, will have a far wide r range of studies
to choose from when they graduate high school. Studying abroad will also be an option
if a student can speak multiple languages. Second, when a student knows how to
speak multiple languages they will be able to communicate with people from all over
the world. For example, if a student can speak French he/ she can converse with
people from France, Luxembourg, parts of Canada and several countries in Africa.
This way their social network can expand massively, which can help them if they ever
want to work abroad. Having worked abroad looks good on your resume and eventually
will increase your chances of finding a job. Third, learning a modern foreign language
expands your general knowledge of languages. When studying a foreign language
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