What does a day to be alive mean? “It is/was a great day to be alive” simply means that the speaker believes that this particular day was a day that he enjoyed. That is, he is glad that he was alive on this particular day. It’s a fairly common phrase used to express joy about […]
Is it illegal to be homeless in Scotland?
Is it illegal to be homeless in Scotland? Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 a person should be treated as homeless, even if they have accommodation, if it would not be reasonable for them to continue to stay in it. Local authorities have a legal duty to help people who are homeless or at risk […]
What is precis writing in English?
What is precis writing in English? A precis is a summary. A precis is the gist of a passage expressed in as few words as possible. A precis should give all essential points so that anyone reading it will be able to understand the idea expressed in the original passage. Note that precis writing is […]
Why is theology important in our life?
Why is theology important in our life? Many students undertake theological study to enquire further into their own faith. They find that the study of Theology can enrich their understanding of the Gospel and open new horizons, even as it follows ancient paths. All you need to study Theology is a sense of curiosity about […]
Why is it important to study Christianity?
Why is it important to study Christianity? Christianity has a vital role to fulfil in education. Christianity teaches us responsibility, service and encourages us to help others. Our students’ undertake community service and voluntary work during their time at school to understand their place in the wider community and their civic duty to society as […]
What is the social impact of homelessness?
What is the social impact of homelessness? Homelessness can often have a negative impact on local communities. We know from one study on the experiences of homeless people with complex problems, that there is a: 77% chance that someone could sleep rough. 53% chance that someone could be involved in street drinking. How did China […]
Are you homeless if you live in a hotel?
Are you homeless if you live in a hotel? Homeless means lacking fixed, regular and adequate housing. You may be homeless if you are living in shelters, parks, motels, hotels, public spaces, camping grounds, cars, abandoned buildings, or temporarily living with other people because you have nowhere else to go. How do extended stay hotels […]