Best of the semester - 3

Several decades ago, some scientists perceived that global warming, mainly caused by carbon dioxide and usually leading to high temperature, had come into being; notwithstanding the hint, they denied the reminder and still devastated the earth, causing the "global warming" to turn into the "global warning."  Yet, at that time, most people considered it an insignificancy and missed the best time to rescue our globe which was asking for help.  Hence, its impacts on our lives deteriorate now and we should do something to salvage our precious earth.  At the beginning, global warming will lead to awful climate; for instance, high temperature may result in the widespread tropical infections that can make several inhabitants fall ill and even decease.  Secondly, it may precipitate the propagation of animals or vegetation; consequently, the biodiversity is going to be threatened as well.  Moreover, the high temperature not only accelerates the desertification but makes it possible to expand unscrupulously.  In addition, global warming conjures images of rising seas; thus, some islands will be threatened that they may be submerged.  As a result, as the "global warming" turns into the "global warning", we cannot neglect it anymore just because its effects on our lives are definitely self-evident.

Best of the semester - 2

In 1999, after a group of collegians in Northwestern University vindicated another student's innocence, the matter triggered the discussion over the death penalty in America.  Yet, I support that the penalty should exist for these wherefores below.  First of all, since some people may consider it brutal to deprive a person of his life even though he might be a criminal, I hold that it serves him right; in my view, a convict should think of the consequence just before he does something illegal, and once he does it, he has to shoulder the penalty instead of shirking the punishment against laws protecting human rights.  Secondly, as long as the death penalty is abolished, the whole society must be in a state of chaos; those who commit crimes will never be afraid of the coming of the retribution.  Also, I am of the opinion that if the death sentence exists, the public will definitely live in peace and happiness without worrying about the misfortune's happening to them.  In light of all the points mentioned, it is undeniable that the existence of the death penalty is dominant to a certain extent.

Best of the semester - 1

On a Saturday morning, a genial sunbeam brightened my hair as well as my black patent leather bag to vividness; I thought it would certainly be a nice day for me.  As I was rambling around the railway station to wait for my cousin, I met an old lady, whose hair was a little messy, peddling tissue paper along the street in a hoarse voice.  However, plenty of people passed by the granny, but no one intended to halt.  I watched all the comings and goings.  Afterward, I stayed beside her; she looked at me appreciatively.  After a few talks, I knew that she had lived alone for several years, and that she had to support herself even though the painstaking livelihood had tortured her for long.  Hence, I decided to buy all the tissue paper she sold, and wanted her to return home for a rest.  To my surprise, she smiled broadly at me, and she said that I was such a nice person who was willing to help an old lady.  On seeing her satisfaction expressed on her face, I was infatuated in the sparkling smile.  At that moment, I realized the essence of unforgettable memory lay in achieving the real happiness of the inner life.

Discussing Effects - 2 - Revised

Opening a large factory may be somewhat difficult, for plenty of opposite effects will be primary issues in the country or perhaps in the local community.  When it comes to the positive ones, it is undeniable that more jobs will be provided and fewer the unemployed are going to be seen.  Having a stable salary, the gap between the rich and the poor in the same country will be narrowed; hence, the economy of the city may develop.  On the other hand, abundant pollution is another effect, such as water pollution, air pollution, and noise pollution.  Take water pollution for instance, the vegetables or some fruits we have may be tainted; our health system will collapse due to the fatal contamination.  Since Acton is a safe, quiet, and clean place, which is just like Arcadia, even little pollution will destroy its nature beauty, and that's why some people concerned about this negative effect.  In the long run, with the consequences of opening a factory, the incident influences should be absolutely paid attention to without a doubt.

Discussing Effects - 1 - Revised

Several decades ago, some scientists perceived that global warming, mainly caused by carbon dioxide and usually leading to high temperature, had come into being; notwithstanding the hint, they denied the reminder and still devastated the earth, causing the "global warming" to turn into the "global warning."  Yet, at that time, most people considered it an insignificancy and missed the best time to rescue our globe which was asking for help.  Hence, its impacts on our lives deteriorate now and we should do something to salvage our precious earth.  At the beginning, global warming will lead to awful climate; for instance, high temperature may result in the widespread tropical infections that can make several inhabitants fall ill and even die.  Secondly, it may precipitate the propagation of animals or vegetation; consequently, the biodiversity is going to be threatened as well.  Moreover, the high temperature not only accelerates the desertification but makes it possible to expand unscrupulously.  In addition, global warming conjures images of rising seas; thus, some islands will be threatened that they may be submerged.  As a result, as the "global warming" turns into the "global warning", we cannot neglect it anymore just because its effects on our lives are definitely self-evident.

Discussing causes - 2 - Revised

It is not always easy for a person to run his or her own business; one can fail if he or she is not careful enough in plenty of ways, and Michael Williams is no exception.  He was a person who opened a small music store on September 5, and went into the bankrupt on December 19.  Several components of the store will be analyzed now in order to find out what led to his failure.  To begin with, the CDs he sold were only hip-hop and rock; compared with the two large music stores in a shopping center, William's store was eclipsed, and that was the main wherefore of his failure.  Secondly, Mr. William's shop was opened Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 since it was reported that the available time of the inhabitants there didn't match the time his store opened; it might be a cause, too.  Furthermore, he wouldn't accept checks or credit cards; that is, he accepted cash only.  That might be bothersome for purchasers to pay their bills, and was likely to send his customers away.  Also, the residents there tended to be aging population, and the CD types William sold wouldn't meet their needs exactly.  In the long run, these points above were the possible wherefores that caused the collapse of Michael William's business, and they would absolutely be mirrors for those who intended to run their own business.

Discussing causes - 1 - Revised

When it comes to physical condition, a normal teenager should be healthy theoretically, and yet, I was once the exception as I was a junior high school pupil.  In the student medical checkup, I was diagnosed with scoliosis; hence, I had to make a decision if I should undergo an operation or not.  On hearing the awful news, I just couldn't imagine it initially; however, what I had to do was not hesitate but determine as soon as I could because procrastination might make the situation worsen.  Actually, I didn't face the truth at first, and even sought another way to cure my illness, which caused ghastly deterioration.  After all, I was so young that undergoing an operation was definitely dreadful.  However, at the prospect of operation, I wanted to flee, and yet, I started to think about it and accepted it ultimately, for my illness wouldn't improve if I kept evading.  As a result, I couldn't help but undergo a spinal surgery as I was a fifteen-year-old teenager.  During the seven days in the hospital, I felt extremely torturous as I couldn't sleep well; notwithstanding the terrible ache in my spine, I got it over.  After I was released from the hospital, I felt the unprecedented relief on thinking about what decision I had made which led to the improvement of my spinal disease.  From then on, I wouldn't have to worry about the terrible consequences of my uncommon illness.

Expressing an opinion - 2 -Revised

As collegians, people don't have to wear uniforms; instead, they wear whatever they are in favor of.  For my part, I think it is nice to wear a uniform due to several wherefores.  First, people who are in uniforms look neat and regulated.  Second, they are also the symbols of one's spirit and impression. Moreover, as they have an outing, it would be much more visible in a heavy crowd.  In addition, some uniforms are smashing since they are customized and ingenious.  In the long run, the practice of wearing a uniform is absolutely an excellent system without a doubt.

Expressing an opinion - 1 - Revised

In 1999, after a group of collegians in Northwestern University vindicated another student's innocence, the matter triggered the discussion over the death penalty in America.  Yet, I support that the penalty should exist for these reasons below.  First of all, since some people may consider it brutal to deprive a person of his life even though he might be a criminal, I hold that it serves him right; in my view, a convict should think of the consequence just before he does something illegal, and once he does it, he has to shoulder the penalty instead of shirking the punishment against laws protecting human rights.  Secondly, as long as the death penalty is abolished, the whole society must be in a state of chaos; those who commit crimes will never be afraid of the coming of the retribution.  Also, I am of the opinion that if the death sentence exists, the public will definitely live in peace and happiness without worrying about the misfortune's happening to them.  In light of all the points mentioned, it is undeniable that the existence of the death penalty is dominant to a certain extent.

Discussing Effects - 2

Opening a large factory may be somewhat difficult, for plenty of opposite effects will be primary issues in the country or perhaps in the local community.  When it comes to the positive ones, it is undeniable that more jobs will be provided and less the unemployed are going to be seen.  Having a stable salary, the gap between the rich and the poor in the same country will be narrowed; hence, the economy of the city may develop.  On the other hand, abundant pollution is another effect, such as water pollution, air pollution, and noise pollution.  Take water pollution for instance, the vegetables or some fruits we have may be tainted; our health will collapse due to the fatal contamination.  Since Acton is a safe, quiet, and clean place, which is just like Arcadia, even little pollution will destroy its nature beauty, and that's why some people concerned about this negative effect.  In the long run, with the consequences of opening a factory, the incident influences should be absolutely paid attention to without a doubt.

Discussing Effects - 1

Several decades ago, some scientists perceived that global warming, mainly caused by carbon dioxide and usually leading to high temperature, had come into being; notwithstanding the hint, they denied the reminder and still devastated the earth, causing the "global warming" to turn into the "global warning."  Yet, at that time, most people considered it an insignificancy and missed the best time to rescue our globe which was asking for help.  Hence, its impacts on our lives deteriorate now and we should do something to salvage our precious earth.  At the beginning, global warming will lead to awful climate; for instance, high temperature may result in the widespread tropical infections that can make several inhabitants fall ill and even die.  Secondly, it may precipitate the propagation of animals or vegetation; consequently, the biodiversity is going to be threatened as well.  Moreover, the high temperature not only accelerates the desertification but makes it possible to expend unscrupulously.  In addition, global warming conjures images of rising seas; thus, some islands will be threatened that they may be submerged.  As a result, as the "global warming" turns into the "global warning", we cannot neglect it anymore just because its effects on our lives are definitely self-evident.

Contrasting - 2 - Revised

In an employer's shoes, choosing a person from the twain may be a bit difficult; yet, were I the boss, I might select Debra as my employee.  Firstly, Debra had education in BA English, a McGill university from 1993 to 1997, then a year later or so, she was in MA English, a university from Toronto; besides she studied in a college of Pennsylvania, PhD Linguistics, in 2000.  On the other hand, Lynn had education in BA Spanish, which is a New York university; that is, Debra has more education than Lynn.  Secondly, now I need an English instructor; hence, the one I hire must own some kind of experience, since Debra had been an instructor on Intensive English Program in a university of Vermont just like Lynn, who had been an English instructor in Tokyo Girls High School, Debra had more additional experience, such as a consultant and author, a teaching assistant, a server and whatnot.  Though Lynn had won Excellence in Teaching Award in 2004, Debra had delivered plenty of public prints.  With these wherefores above, I am of the opinion that Debra is going to become one of my personnel undeniably.

Comparing - 3 - Revised

I initially confused my Chinese teacher, Selena, in senior high school with my math teacher, Mickey, who taught me as I was just a pupil in junior high school in my cram school.  Plenty of resemblances to the twain will be presented now so that you will know why I used to regard them as the very identical ones.   First of all, they were both smashing; their excellent exteriors attracted me at first sight.  Secondly, Selena taught me so hard that she replenished what was not in the textbook, and likewise, Mickey did the same thing; she always provided me hordes of extra handouts to practice so that my math would improve after I did them.  Also, Mickey always spoke in a soft accent, which was similar to Selena did; having their courses was just like basking myself in a classical music concert.  Moreover, the mien Selena had was imperishable; hence, all scholars not only in my class but in other classes showed respect to her.  Yet, Mickey also had the same one so the students in the cram school like her so much.  In a word, the similarities they had were so wondrous, and it shouldn't be a surprise that I used to confuse them oftentimes.

Discussing Cause - 2

It is not always easy for a person to run his or her own business; one can fail if he or she is not careful enough in plenty of ways, and Michael Williams is no exception.  He was a person who opened a small music store on September 5, and went into the bankrupt on December 19.  Several components of the store will be analyzed now in order to find out what led to his failure.  To begin with, the CDs he sold were only hip-hop and rock; compared with the two large music stores in a shopping center, William's store was eclipsed, and that was the main wherefore of his failure.  Secondly, Mr. William's shop was opened Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 since it was reported that the available time of the inhabitants there didn't match the time his store opened; it might be a cause, too.  Furthermore, he wouldn't accept checks or credit cards; that is, he accepted cash only.  That might be bothersome for purchasers to pay their bills, and was likely to send his customers away.  Also, the residents there tended to be aging population, and the CD types William sold wouldn't meet their needs exactly.  In the long run, these points above were the possible wherefores that caused the collapse of Michael William's business, and they would absolutely be mirrors for those who intended to run their own business.

Discussing Cause - 1

When it comes to physical condition, a normal teenager should be healthy theoretically, and yet, I was once the exception as I was a junior high school pupil.  In the student medical checkup, I was diagnosed with scoliosis; hence, I had to make a decision if I should undergo an operation or not.  On hearing the awful news, I just couldn't imagine it initially; however, what I had to do was not hesitate but determine as soon as I could because procrastination might make the situation worsen.  Actually, I didn't face the truth at first, and even sought another way to cure my illness, which caused ghastly deterioration.  After all, I was so young that undergoing an operation was definitely dreadful.  However, at the prospect of operation, I wanted to flee, and yet, I started to think about it and accepted it ultimately, for my illness wouldn't improve if I kept evading.  As a result, I couldn't help but undergo a spinal surgery as I was a fifteen-year-old teenager.  During the seven days in the hospital, I felt extremely torturous as I couldn't sleep well; notwithstanding the terrible ache in my spine, I got it over.  After I was released from the hospital, I felt the unprecedented relief on thinking about what decision I had made which led to the improvement of my spinal disease.  From then on, I wouldn't have to worried about the terrible consequences of my uncommon illness.

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 ﹡scoliosis 脊椎側彎