Readings for English B Themes
To boost your general knowledge, we have compiled a list of relevant articles and videos for each theme tested in English B!
1. Identities
“How Social Media Shapes Our Identity”, The New Yorker
https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/how-social-media-shapes-our-identity
“The Case for Embracing Linguistic Diversity”, Time Magazine
https://time.com/5607433/the-case-for-embracing-linguistic-identities/
“The Singlish Language Reflects the Power of My People”, Time Magazine
https://time.com/4441078/singlish-language/
“The Power of Language: How Words Shape People, Culture”, Stanford University
https://news.stanford.edu/2019/08/22/the-power-of-language-how-words-shape-people-culture/
“Redefining Gender at Work: How Companies Are Evolving”, Wharton School
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/redefining-gender-at-work/
“Finding Your Voice: The Advantages of Using Nonverbal Communication in Persuasion”, Wharton School Interview
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/nonverbal-communication-in-persuasion/
"The 10 Most Influential Subcultures of the Decade”, Highsniobiety
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ten-influential-subcultures-2010s/
“The Rise of the Millennial, and Why They’re Changing Work For The Better”, Forbes
“How Gen Z Is Bringing A Fresh Perspective To The World of Work”, Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2021/05/04/how-gen-z-is-bringing-a-fresh-perspective-to-the-world-of-work/?sh=4ddae47210c2
“Harvard Professor Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are”, TedTalk
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?referrer=playlist-the_most_popular_talks_of_all
2. Experiences
“The Year Global Health Went Local”, Bill Gates Annual Letter
https://www.gatesnotes.com/2021-Annual-Letter
“What I Learned From A Teacher Of Refugees”, Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Education/Heroes-in-the-Field-Mandy-Manning
“5 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Traveling Abroad”, NBC News
“Why Exercise Is So Good For You”, Scientific American Podcast
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/why-exercise-is-so-good-for-you/
“Tan Le: My Immigration Story”, TedTalk
https://www.ted.com/talks/tan_le_my_immigration_story?language=en
“Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts”, TedTalk
“Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”, TedTalk
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?referrer=playlist-the_most_popular_talks_of_all
“Our Lives Are Changing, Again, And So Must Our Rituals That Give It Meaning”, CNN News
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/06/health/rituals-pandemic-kerner-wellness/index.html
“New Research: Rituals Make Us Value Things More”, Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/2013/12/new-research-rituals-make-us-value-things-more
“Kids Still Need Holiday Traditions - No Matter How Untraditional This Year Is”, National Geographic
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/article/kids-need-holiday-traditions-coronavirus
3. Human Ingenuity
“These Breakthroughs Will Make 2021 Better Than 2020”, Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill-Gates/Year-in-Review-2020
“Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2020”, Scientific American
https://www.scientificamerican.com/report/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-20202/
“The A to Z of How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The World”, BBC News
“Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The World, And Humankind Must Adapt”, Wired
https://www.wired.com/insights/2014/07/artificial-intelligence-changing-world-humankind-must-adapt/
“Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?”, TedTalk
https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?referrer=playlist-the_most_popular_talks_of_all&language=en
“2020: The Year Human Ingenuity Prevailed”, Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/neerajain/2021/12/28/2020-the-year-human-ingenuity-prevailed/?sh=4424c11f7b2a
“Is Art Still Relevant In The Time of Coronavirus Pandemic?”, The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/is-art-still-relevant-in-the-time-of-pandemic-ips-forum-discusses-this
“Are Art Workers Essential?”, The Straits Times, Opinion by Former Ambassador Tommy Koh
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/are-art-workers-non-essential
4. Social Organisation
“The Hidden Social Forces That Guide Your Decisions”, The Scientific American Interview with Wharton Professor Jonah Berger
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-hidden-social-forces-that-guide-your-decisions/
“Is Inequality Inevitable?”, Bill Gates Podcast
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Podcast/Is-inequality-inevitable
"We’re Finally Learning Why Countries Excel At Saving Lives”, Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/Exemplars-in-Global-Health
“Harvard Professor Robert Waldinger: What Makes A Good Life? Lessons From The Longest Study On Happiness”, TedTalk
“Is Singapore Truly Multicultural?”, TODAY
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-truly-multicultural
“Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore’s Approach To Diversity Has Created a Distinctive Identity Across Ethnic Groups”, The Straits Times
“Can Education Fix Inequality In Singapore?”, Channel News Asia Commentary
“Gender Gap Will Take An Estimated 135 Years To Close After The Covid-19 Pandemic”, Time Magazine
The United Nations Global Gender Gap Report 2021
https://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2021/digest
5. Sharing The Planet
“What You Can Do To Fight Climate Change”, Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Energy/What-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change
“A Warmer World Will Hurt This Group More Than Any Other”, Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Energy/Helping-the-worlds-poorest-adapt-to-climate-change
“How The Race For Renewable Energy Is Reshaping Global Politics”, The Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/a37d0ddf-8fb1-4b47-9fba-7ebde29fc510
“Germany Could Be A Model For How We’ll Get Power In The Future”, National Geographic
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/germany-renewable-energy-revolution
“Nature Can Help Us Prepare For The Next Pandemic”, Scientific American
https://www.scientificamerican.com/video/nature-can-help-us-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/
“Bill Gates: The Next Outbreak? We’re Not Ready”, TedTalk
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_the_next_outbreak_we_re_not_ready?language=en
“Governments Must Protect Those Who Help Torture Victims”, United Nations
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1094742
“A New Social Contract For A New Era”, United Nations, Transcript of Speech by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/a-new-social-contract-for-a-new-era/
“Will Coronavirus Reverse Globalization?”, BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52104978