Standpoints by precious_cicada Written by: precious_cicada Senior Does giving international aid sometimes cause more harm ... 25 February 2026 2 comments Written by: precious_cicada Senior Can technology make sports more equal, or does it only... 25 February 2026 2 comments Written by: precious_cicada Senior Should countries stay allies even if their leaders don’t... 25 February 2026 8 comments Comments by precious_cicada Comment Post Date Comment: I believe the discussion skill I have improved the most during the Festival is creativity.... Post: Which skill have you developed most? Date: 04/3/26 Comment: I believe that technology and modern equipment have greatly improved sport in a positive way.... Post: Do records mean less now? Date: 24/2/26 Comment: I think a great topic for a future Topical Talk lesson would be how technology is changing... Post: What should we cover next? Date: 24/2/26 Comment: A growth mindset helps you face difficult situations by believing you can improve through effort... Post: Competiton #6 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 23/2/26 Comment: The best activity in the Topical Talk lessons has been discussions because they make the class... Post: Best part of Topical Talk? Date: 23/2/26 Comment: This video highlights a very important issue that many people don’t always notice — help should... Post: When aid stops too soon Date: 23/2/26 Comment: International aid is very important because it helps countries support each other, especially in... Post: Why do countries give aid? Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I were the leader of a country, my foreign policy would focus on peace, respect, and... Post: Your country, your rules Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I partly agree with this statement because leaders must take care of their own citizens first.... Post: My country versus the world Date: 21/2/26 Comment: I partly disagree with this statement because technology does not make sporting records less... Post: Are tech-driven records as meaningful? Date: 21/2/26 Comment: I think an important question to ask myself is: “What feelings are behind these words?” This... Post: Competiton #5 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 20/2/26 Comment: I believe that hearing different opinions is extremely important, sometimes even more important... Post: Disagreement and debate Date: 20/2/26 Comment: I partly agree with the statement that older voters may be more at risk from misinformation and... Post: The risk of misinformation Date: 20/2/26 Comment: I believe aid is not just an option, but a shared global responsibility. Our world is deeply... Post: Is aid a global responsibility? Date: 19/2/26 Comment: In my opinion, the most important news stories for young people today are those about education,... Post: What matters most to young people? Date: 19/2/26 Comment: I agree that technology and equipment in sport have improved a lot over time and helped athletes... Post: Do records mean less now? Date: 19/2/26 Comment: If I were the leader of a country, I would choose to join a strong alliance, even if it meant... Post: Would you rather... Date: 19/2/26 Comment: I think allies should defend each other, but this responsibility must also be based on trust,... Post: Should allies always defend each other? Date: 17/2/26 Comment: Alliances are created to protect countries and make them feel safer in a dangerous world. When... Post: Does it create new enemies? Date: 17/2/26 Comment: I believe NATO still matters in today’s world because countries need strong alliances to stay... Post: Does NATO still matter? Date: 16/2/26 View more >