The new literacies project

Part A
2. It is a written argumentative article.

3.It starts with the introduction with the thesis statement that the author argues that antenatal genetic selection is unwise for both social and ethical reasons. In the next few paragraphs, the author explores each aspects with arguments. At the end, the author concludes that this biotechnology is morally unacceptable.

4. He uses words like 'arguments', 'support', 'discuss'. Also, he uses phrases like 'for example' to quote examples to support the arguments and he uses conjunction like 'however' to make counter-arguments so as to make the article become more persuasive.

5. He is against the issue of "designer babies".

6. He thinks that this biotechnology can cause social and ethical problems like the inequality in society, loss in freedom and individual worth, endless competition among human being.

7. Yes, the author believes that the genetic control can used to treat certain diseases and help eliminate hereditary diseases.

8. Yes, I agree with his position since I believe that human have no choice in  controlling or even conquering the nature. We human beings are part of the nature and we should adapt to it and to make our efforts to bring the greatest interest to it. We should also embrace our diversity.

Part b

Fengshui is a Chinese system which has a long history. It consists of rules that allow people to make arrangements in their surrounding environment like home and workplace to accumulate or boost the energy that can favors one's destiny. For example, people can accumulate prosperity, happiness and good health. And these good elements not only benefit the one who applies fengshui but also the future generations.