Argument:1. These matters should be settled by the UN but this is not possible when one of the parties is represented but the other is not .
2. The territory claimed by both the state of Israel and the state of Palestine is contested .
3. Essentially , this is a fraud that has been perpetrated for over sixty years , in the interests of politics , justice has been ignored ; Israel has been given recognition when Palestine has not , which body has the right to speak for the populace of that disputed territory should not be a matter imposed from outside but for the inhabitants of the land itself .
4. It is simply against the principles of natural justice let alone the precepts of international law for only one party in any dispute to be fully represented where the other is not .
Claim: The issue of Israel/Palestine has been a major one for the UN for sixty years, it is simply unfair that one of the parties represented and the other one is not


Sentences: 1. Activities offered in schools are vital in providing opportunities to learn the diverse skills help to equip young people with the civic spirit , initiative and organising skills to set up their own clubs , teams and activity groups when they leave education .
2. Boosting the place of the extra-curriculum in schools is one way of addressing a weakness in modern society , a lack of civil strength and community .
3. A successful extra-curriculum often depends on building links between the school and the wider community , bringing local enthusiasts in to work with students , and sending students out to work on community projects , help in primary schools , perform for local audiences , etc. .
4. An article in The Guardian argues that ` The riots suggest that the education system must concern itself with a lot more than simple exam results ' .
5. Thus , extra-curricular activities have wider social implications than the individual schools and pupils .
What claim can be made from these sentences?
Extra-curricular activities encourage interpersonal interactions that are good for building a strong civil society.


Obama vs. Romney: Should the U.S. Government continue to spend at current levels even if it means raising taxes
Claim: A progressive tax policy and a cut in military spending are what America needs.


Question:
Summarize the argument implied by these sentences. 1. Boxing is a violent sport , in which youth are taught to try to hurt their peers .
2. It has no place in modern society .
3. While there are other rough sports , boxing is different because its is harmful .
4. The World Medical Association , which also opposes the sport , justifies this position by noting , its basic intent is to produce bodily harm in the opponent .
5. Boxers are essentially being trained in violent ways , often at a young age .
6. The Australian Medical Association actively opposes boxing for this reason , calling it , a public demonstration of interpersonal violence which is unique among sporting activities .
7. Children especially are trained in these ways .
8. When boxers turn professional , they have often already fought in at least 50 fights in their youth , which does not include the countless rounds of sparring during training sessions .
9. Unlike in any other sport , boxers intend to physically injure their opponents by knockout .
10. Allowing people to intentionally inflict injuries upon others for public entertainment and private profit is barbaric .
Answer:
Boxing is a barbaric sport, and it should not be a part of any 21st century society.


Question: What claim can be made from the following pieces of evidence?
1. As has been the case with the CIA and its the use of torture following 9/11 , for which there are still calls for transparency on past actions .
2. Trust is essential in all sorts of aspect of our lives ; we trust that the paper money we have is actually worth more than a scrap of paper , that doctors performing surgery know what they are doing , that we wo n't be attacked in the street , and that the government is looking after our interests .
3. The most essential commodity within a state is trust .
4. It is the ability to check the facts and the accountability that comes with transparency that creates trust .
5. In order to create that trust there needs to be transparency so that we know that our institutions are trustworthy .
6. The need for trust applies just as much to security as any other walk of life .
7. And this in turn is what makes them legitimate .
8. Unfortunately if there is not transparency there is no way of knowing if this is the case and so often the intelligence services have turned out to be an embarrassment .
9. Citizens need to trust that the security services really are keeping them safe , are spending taxpayers money wisely , and are acting in a fashion that is a credit to the country .

Claim: Transparency is a  good in and of itself


Question:
Summarize the argument implied by these sentences. 1. Better to give teenagers the full facts about sex rather than obscuring it from them , causing them to be misinformed .
2. This policy will reduce the harms that are associated with a lack of sex education Not just in terms of STIs and pregnancy , but also misinformation and ignorance .
3. Increasing numbers of teenagers are learning about sex via inaccurate and misleading portrayals of sexual activity -LRB- lads mugs , porn , television and film -RRB- .
4. By providing teenagers with frank , straightforward information about both sex and condoms young people will be much more likely to understand when they are ready to have sex .
5. They will also be much more confident in rejecting unwanted advances and avoiding reckless or risky sexual encounters .
6. As highlighted earlier , Condom Distribution can counter harms such as STIs and Teenage Pregnancy .
7. It also can provide an educational benefit .
Answer:

Condoms have a role in sex education