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.