1) In China, tea is usually drunk without milk or sugar in small cups. In Arab countries, tea is usually flavoured with mint leaves and sugar. However, in India, tea is taken with both milk and sugar. Tea is now a popular drink worldwide. a) Tea is a healthy and refreshing drink. b) Tea is taken in a variety of ways in different countries c) Tea is an important part of the global economy 2) Thirty years ago, most Australians ate a typical Northern European diet. Since the 1960's, immigrants have brought their food knowledge with them and shared it with Australians. Australian diets now strongly reflect those styles of cooking. a) The Australian diet has changed dramatically due to the influences of immigration. b) The Australian diet is now more interesting and healthier than before. c) The Australian diet is now more interesting and healthy than before. 3) Good office systems ensure the work is done efficiently. They also enable clear procedures and communications. These help to maintain good relationships in the office. Most importantly, they enable each worker to clearly understand what is required. a) A well-run office is one where staff respect each other. b) Good organisation is the basis of a well-run office. c) Happy staff make an efficient office. 4) Online schools do not require buildings or maintenance. For instance, the building and infrastructure in budget for a Primary school with 600 students is approximately $500, 000 per year. In comparison, Virtual School Victoria's building and maintenance budget is $500, 000 per year for over 6,000 students.  a) Online schools save the Education Department money. b) Online schools have many health benefits for students. c) Online schools are resource heavy. 5) Some may argue that an online school is too socially isolating for students. Even though students may be at home alone without peer interaction, there are many opportunities for students to interact without the social anxiety. There are online schools that have classes, excursions, clubs, social events for students to interact either in person or online.  a) There are many physical benefits to online schooling. b) Online schools offer many students opportunities to work on their social skills and mental health.  c) Physical schools have too much bullying.  6) When people only grow up with stories from white western countries like England and American, there is an assumption that being white is the norm. Adiche's roommate believed that because Adiche was from Kenya, she did not speak English and was not educated. This common racist view about African countries reinforces racial stereotypes seen in predominant stories told about Africa. Ultimately, stories in the media and in books, must be more racially inclusive.   a) The danger of a single story is that people have narrow views.  b) A single story is dangerous.  c) A single story reinforces narrow views about race. 7) Single stories about neurotypical people can also alienate people further. For example, when there are only stories about neurotypical children or neurodivergent children are only ever portrayed as 'whacky' or 'crazy', it only shows one side to being neurodivergent. Until recently, the only autistic person ever seen in a movie was 'Rain man', so people had a narrow view of what autism looks like. Therefore, it is so important for stories to include all types of people.   a) A single story is dangerous. b) A single story reinforces narrow views about gender. c) The danger of a single story can perpetuate what is 'normal' in society. 8) In films, people from different countries are often portrayed as stereotypes. Mexicans are often the drug dealers, people from the Middle East are the terrorists and the Americans or English are the saviours and the good 'guys'. This results in the dangerous idea that 'western people' are the best and therefore can reinforce their power to tell their story. It is essential that films represent all people and ensure stereotypes are not "incomplete". a) There is a danger in single stories. b) Single stories in films can result in reinforcing stereotypes.  c) Single stories can perpetuate violence.

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