Sentences: 1. from external criticism .
2. ASEAN has taken Burma in as a member and taking an approach of ` constructive engagement ' however this prevents any member from speaking out on Burmese human rights abuses , even should they wish too .
3. Allowing Burma to join ASEAN seemed to signal approval of that regime 's record on human rights .
4. The forum often offers a shield for Myanmar 's regime -LRB- `` Burma , also known as Myanmar , is ruled by a military junta which suppresses almost all dissent and wields absolute power in the face of international condemnation and sanctions . '' -RRB-
5. Other regimes conduct questionable -LRB- at best -RRB- policies , such as Thailand 's treatment of the Karen or Indonesia 's approach in the past inAceh or East Timor , but go uncriticised .
6. Moller , ` Burma ' , p. 1102 .
7. Constructive engagement ' means that ASEAN hoped that peaceful change would be made by the Junta if ASEAN offered incentives , burma would slowly be changed by membership .
8. This creates the difficulty that once they are members such states expect to be protected by ASEAN 's norms , damaging ASEAN in the eyes of the rest of the world .
What claim can be made from these sentences?
ASEAN governments conduct questionable policies but go uncriticised.

Sentences: 1. In the UK for example 84 % of pupils in year 10 stated that they would remain in education after the age of 16 -LSB- 5 -RSB- .
2. However , in many countries a large majority of people voluntarily choose to remain in education longer than they have to .
3. In some countries the cost of keeping young people in school will , at first , be difficult to manage .
4. When there is more money in the economy more taxes are paid , this means the extra cost of keeping people in school will be covered by these taxes .
5. A study for the UK government estimated the economic benefit was 2.4 billion for each year group that has 18 as the leaving age rather than 16 -LSB- 4 -RSB- .
6. Increasing the school leaving age means that society will produce a workforce that is higher skilled , attracts more investment to the country , and earns more money .
What claim can be made from these sentences?
Raising the school-leaving age is a crucial investment in society’s future

Sentences: 1. Translation of Latin and Ancient Greek teaches concentration , attention to detail and logical thought .
2. Even if all subjects must show practical economic utility , the study of Classics is still justifiable .
3. Familiarity with classical literature improves the ability to write clearly , concisely and eloquently .
4. Debates about the interpretation of classical literature develop the ability to think critically and to construct reasoned arguments .
5. These are all skills valued by employers ; people who have studied Classics have reached the top of politics , commerce , diplomacy and law .
What claim can be made from these sentences?

Translating Latin and Ancient Greek teaches valuable skills.