1. A ‘perfect world’ consists of…

2. Top Ten Problems – THE WORLD 10.Don’t know! (2% of people surveyed weren’t sure) 9. Proliferation of nuclear weapons. (3%) 8. Armed conflict (4%) 7. Spread of infectious diseases (4%) 6. Increasing population (5%) 5. Availability of Energy (7%) 4. International Terrorism (11%) 3. Economic Situation (16%) 2. Climate Change (20%) 1. Poverty, Hunger, Lack of Water (28%) According o the EU http:// www.businessinsider.com/the-10-biggest-problems-in-the-world-according-to-the-eu- 2011-10?op=1

3. Most common problems TEENS face today Self-esteem and body image Stress Bullying Depression Cyber addiction Drinking and smoking Teen pregnancy Underage sex Child abuse Peer-pressure and Competition Eating disorders / www.yurtopic.com/family/parenting/teenage-problems.html

4. You will be assigned a letter - A, B, C, or D. Sit together with the students who have the same letter as you. Imagine you are starting your day in America or the country you were born in. For your category, make a list of every problem or issue you observe or experience from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep. PEOPLE PROBLEMS Problems to do with your generation, your parents generation, your friends and relatives, relationships, health, etc. Group A (6 students): brainstorm SOCIETAL PROBLEMS Problems to do with Macau society, transportation, systems, injustice and unfairness etc. Group B (6 students): brainstorm EDUCATION AND SCHOOL PROBLEMS Problems to do with students and school programmes at the primary, high school or tertiary level. Group C (6 students): brainstorm WORKPLACE PROBLEMS Problems to do with jobs and employment, competition, workplace conditions etc. Group D (6 students brainstorm)

5. Choose a spokesperson in your group and call out the best ones on your group’s list and I will write them here. PEOPLE PROBLEMS Languages, different cultures and backgrounds, characteristics, shy, active, outgoing, different types of people, talking to a native English speaker SOCIETAL PROBLEMS laziness, selfishness, money (ex. Taxes), technology, wars, fighting, crime, generation gap, close mindedness, pollution, drugs, EDUCATION AND SCHOOL PROBLEMS Unhealthy food at cafeteria, stress, class schedule, restaurants too far away, bullying, school violence, WORKPLACE PROBLEMS Pay, benefits (ex. Health insurance), laziness, unhappiness, irresponsible, hours, bad boss

6. Compare what is on your list to other classes’ ideas and add more to yours if you wish. PEOPLE PROBLEMS -Hi-Bye friend problem (socialization and communication skills) -Generation gap (misunderstandings) -Conflicts between classmates and friends (different opinions) -lack of respect towards elderly -spoiled children (material goods, protection, money) SOCIETAL PROBLEMS City overload (locals+ foreign workers, investors) Fewer Job opportunities (competitors, imported labour) -public transport (too many bus passengers) -taxi driver discrimination towards passengers -housing and inflation (cost of living vs. salaries) EDUCATION AND SCHOOL PROBLEMS -online enrollment is extremely bad / always breaks down -not enough quotas so students forced to take courses they don’t want -group project participation is unequal -bullying between students -primary teachers = dictators WORKPLACE PROBLEMS -employees welfare (having to do OT unpaid, not enough holidays) -stress and disorders -ageism, sexism in the workplace affecting opportunities and promotion -working environment, poor conditions, air quality, crowding -high unemployment, industry too narrow

7. Homework Complete the topic proposal handout for homework and bring it COMPLETED next class YES THIS WILL BE YOUR TOPIC FOR YOUR PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY. PICK A TOPIC THAT YOU CARE ABOUT AND ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT!