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2010年9月2日 星期四

Is the traditional skill still important for us?

When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

I disagree with this opinion that traditional skills and ways of life should die out. The traditional skills are the basic ways for the technology. If without traditional skills, there will be no progress in technology. That is to say, the ancient life becomes a modern life that we live today. I think the traditional skills have its value to survive. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, traditional skills are the foundation for a country’s technology. A traditional skill also symbolizes a nation’s spirit and it means a country’s effort in the past. We know early people used the traditional skills to earn more money by themselves. They use the raw materials that they can find or already knew to make a living. For example, the weaving skill that is female’s professional skills in the past. They use their instinct to produce products such as bamboo that become a hand-made basket.

Secondly, the traditional skills play an important role for the later technology. Passing the traditional skills time, people learn from its disadvantages and then refine to technology nowadays. Cite the above example, the above-mentioned weaving skills evolves into machines instead of human labor, because we understand that the machine can produce more quantity and save more time than if mad by hand. The traditional skills give ideas of weaving to technology. As a result, the traditional skills are technology’s forerunner and the technology is an innovation.

Base on the two reasons, I believe that they can’t live without each other and they are important for a country. Countries need the traditional skills and technology, so we should keep them alive. For this reason, I assert the traditional skills should be reserved.

2010年8月25日 星期三

Other advantages of work

People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.

There is very common in this situation about that work can earn a living. I think earning money by work is basically, but it also has other advantages by this way. I believe that work must have the further meaning for people. I have developed my own point of view as well. The reasons and details will shed light on in the following paragraphs to support my point of view.

First of all, people can make more friends through their work. This is to say, work can develop his or her interpersonal relationship. To make the above statement more profound and comprehensive, I would like to cite a particular example. If your job is a sale, you have to contact suppliers and clients and through those people further to know people who work in other field. Those people will be become your properties, because they may possible give you a great help in one day. Interpersonal relationship is indispensible for everyone, so work is the best bridge.

Second, people can learn many things from work what he or she never knows before. In other words, they will possess experiences by the way. To further substantiate the view, let us focus on another momentous example. People can learn new things with their practice of work. Therefore, they learn professional skills differ from general affairs. The process and those skills will become their precious experiences in the life. To have cumulative experiences will enhance their transaction ability when they encounter some troubles. As a result, experiences are the important part of work for people.

For the above reasons, they also conclude other advantages in addition to make money. My personal experience and actual observation of life have led me to conclude that my opinion is built in a solid foundation.

2010年8月17日 星期二

Compare with the two life style

Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Views differ greatly when the issue comes to decision whether people should make their life with hurry pace or live in a slow pace, because it can be approached several angles due to its complexity. On the one hand, some people tend to agree that people should make their life with hurry pace. On the other hand, some people seem to believe that live in a slow pace is better. I have developed my own point of view as well. I favor the latter situation that make a slow life style is better than another. The reasons and details will be shed light on in the following paragraphs to support my viewpoint.

To being with, the reason why I have such a viewpoint is that taking the time and live life at a slower pace is healthier than the hurry life style. This is to say, a slower life will keep you from make mistakes. To make the above statement more profound and comprehensive, I would like to cite a particular example. No matter what children or adults, easily make mistakes especially when they have a date after their work. They may do things completely in time, but they won’t have time to double check their file or homework. As a result, they will get many errors with their works with the hurry pace. Under this kind of circumstance we can’t deny that a live with lower pace is better.

Next to go will be, a slower life style makes people obtain more new things. In other words, people have more time to feel the surrounding and further think about them. To further substantiate the view, let us focus on another momentous example. If people walk fast and enjoy the hurry pace with their life, they won’t stop their step to watch their city. Everyday people are changing their mind, thinking and even their look. Therefore, our city is also changing everyday, even every hour. So, people take a slow pace will discover more interesting things in the life than others. To respond to this king of situation, I take it for granted that having a life with slower style can get more than the hurry life.

In a nutshell, judging from what have been discussed above, there is no denying the basis of experience etched into my mind plays an essential role to support my viewpoint. Of course I do not mean to suggest that my own point of view is unassailable. Nevertheless, my personal experience and actual observation of life have led me to conclude that my opinion is built in a solid foundation.

2010年8月13日 星期五

Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer?

Views differ greatly when the issue comes to decision whether traveling with companion is better than traveling alone or not, because it can be approached to several angles due to its complexity. On the one hand, some people tend to agree that they like to travel with companion. On the other hand, others seem to believe that they prefer to travel alone. I have developed my own point of view. I favor the former position that I prefer to travel with companion. The reasons and details will be shed light on in the following paragraphs to support my viewpoint.

To being with, the reason why I have such a viewpoint is that traveling with companion is more interesting. This is to say, companion can bring more enjoyment to them than some people travel alone. To make the above statement more profound and comprehensive, I would like to cite a particular example. As long as the companion is with me, I can easily feel happier than I go anywhere else by myself. We can go to the amusement park when especially I don't want to ride the roller coaster alone. We can feel the sense of excitment from the facility. After the travel, we will have the common memory for us to discussion. Under this kind of circumstance we can't deny that travel with companion is funnier than travel alone.

Next to go will be, traveling with companion can make you safer and more comfortable. In other words, companion can help you to do some things than when you are by yourself. To further substantiate the view, let us focus on another example. If you travel the place by driving a car, the companion can share the driving time. Therefore, it can keep you from feeling tired by driving alone and it also can avoid the car accident from you can't concentrate by driving for a long time. In the way, you can keep your mind on seeing the scenes out of the window, when your partner is driving. To respond to this kind of situation, I take it for granted that travel with companion is more safe and comfortable than when you travel alone.

In a nutshell, judging from what have been discussed above, there is no denying that the basis of experiences etched into my mind plays an essential role to support my opinion. Of course, I do not mean to suggest that my own point of view is unassailable. Nevertheless, my personal experience and actual observation of life have led me to conclude that my opinion is built in a solid foundation.

2010年8月10日 星期二

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's success in school. Use spec

Views differ greatly when the issue comes to decision whether classmates are more influential to a child's success in school than parents are more influential to them, because it can be approached from several angles due to its complexity. On the one hand, some people tend to agree that classmates are more influential to a child's success in school. On the other hand, others seem to believe that parents play an important role to a child. I have developed my own point of view as well. I favor the later position that parents have greater power to influence a child’s success in school work. The reasons and derails will be shed light on in the following paragraphs to support my viewpoint.

To being with, the reason why I have such a viewpoint is that parents play an important role than classmates to them. This is to say, when a child was born, parents was the first people they live with. To make the above statement more profound and comprehensive, I would like to cite a particular example. A child lives with and watches their parents everyday. Naturally, the child imitates the behaviors from their parents. Therefore, parents play an important role to influence child's behavior, mind and thinking. Family is always the crux that to determine whether a child will success or nor in school. Under this kind of circumstance we can't deny that parents play an important role to a child than their classmates.

Next to go will be, parents are more visionary than classmates. In other words, they much know that how homework is important for a child than classmates. To further substantiate the view, let us focus on another momentous example. Parents can give a child some advice about study and they can share some experience of study in the pass. However, classmates may don’t think study is important. They will even reinforce unaccepted behaviors or thoughts. In this case, it will be hard for them to reach success with a wrong way. To respond to this kind of situation, I take it for granted that parents are more visionary to children than classmates can do.

In a nutshell, judging from what have been discussed above, there is no denying that the basis of experiences etched into my mind plays an essential role to support my opinion. Of course, I do not mean to suggest that my own point of view is unassailable. Nevertheless, my personal experience and actual observation of life have led me to conclude that my opinion is built in a solid foundation.

2010年8月5日 星期四

Some people prefer to eat at food stations or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reas

Views differ greatly when the issue comes to decision whether eating at food stations or restaurants is more preferable than preparing food at home, because it can be approached from several angles due to its complexity. On the one hand, some people tend to agree that eating at food station or restaurant is more convenient. On the other hand, others seem to believe that preparing and eating at home is healthier. I have developed my own point of view as well. I favor the later position that some people prefer to prepare and eat at home. The reasons and details will be shed light on in the following paragraphs to support my viewpoint.

To being with, the reason why I have such a viewpoint is that it’s more affordable. This is to say, it can save more money than eating at food stations or restaurants, because restaurants have extra charge for a service. To make the above statement more profound and comprehensive, I would like to cite a particular example. A plate of vegetables cost NT 180 to 250 at restaurants, but you can eat more than one plate with the same amount of money if you prepare it by yourself at home. Sometimes the food at restaurant comes with less weight, but the weight is under your control at home. Under this kind of circumstance we can’t deny that you can eat more at home than restaurants given the same money. This is a real experience of everyone as long as you have eaten out.

Next to go will be, it’s healthier. In other words, you may eat ingredients which are not fresh and will eat more seasoning than real food, because the chef wants to show the customers a good taste and perfect appearance. We can’t see the all cooking process. To further substantiate the view, let us focus on another momentous example. When we cook at home, we can make sure the food is clean enough. We usually wash vegetable for many times and prevent the meat from being away from fridge for too long. Besides, we can control the quantity of seasoning and add less salt and less oil into the food. To respond to this kind of situation, I take it for granted that preparing at home is much healthier than eating out. We can intake less seasoning and avoid the food made from non-fresh ingredients. Likewise, we can modulate the taste of food by ourselves. Therefore, we can eat healthily and happily at home.

In a nutshell, judging from what have been discussed above, there is no denying that the basis of experiences etched into my mind plays an essential role to support my opinion. Of course, I do not mean to suggest that my own point of view is unassailable. Nevertheless, my personal experience and actual observation of life have led me to conclude that my opinion is built in a solid foundation.

2010年7月21日 星期三

What kind of gift can contribute to a child's development?

A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why?

I think a good development of a child's life means he has a good heart, a passion and responsible attitude. Thus, a child can have an independent and a healthy development. Therefore, the most appropriate gift is a pet. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, the child has to be responsible for the pet's life. He will know how to respect a life, even to collect information about the pet's everything by himself. Many books show how to feed a pet and teach owners how to tell a pet is sick. Then, a child will watch out for some rules of feeding a pet. For example, a dog can't eat chocolate, because it may lead to a death. Another, when a dog's nose is dry, it means the dog is sick. After knowing those attentions, the child will know how to look after the little life on his own.

Second, when the child interacts with the pet, he will learn how to get along with another one. Facing the pet is just like playing with a company, because they both have heart, brain and thinking. For instance, when people grab food from a pet, the pet will bark at you to express his anger. Just as children often fight with friends, because they snatch things from each other. Living with a pet is just like getting along with friends. It's needs passion, patience and concern. You treat them nice and they will live in peace with you. Through the process a child will learn the correct attitude early. It will be a good concept for a child's development.

Finally, pets can fill up a child's lonely feeling of life. Nowadays parents are busy and they only want to have one child, so that the child easily feels lonely. A pet can fill in the vacancy, when they at home alone. After all, loneliness is not good for a child's development. If a pet accompanies him, it can help a child have a healthy mental development in the process of their growth.

For the above reasons, I believe that a pet is the best gift for a child in the process of their growth. To take care of a pet will enhance their behavior and mind well. Nothing could be more suitable than this kind of gift.

2010年6月24日 星期四

A college years are the best time in a person's life

A college years are the best time in a person's life. Are you agree or disagree with the statement?

When a person is a student, he doesn't need to worry about his life. A student just needs to study hard and enjoy the life during the college years. For me, a college years are the best time in a person's life, because don't worry about the reality of life, such as money. Family can support you everything in the student hood. As a result, I agree with the statement. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, a person can handle things by self in the college years. At this stage, they have sufficient capacity to deal with many things in their life. For instance, they can decide which course is they like to study, don't need according to parents require. Besides, many students also participate in group activities. This is an autonomous age in the college years.

Second, some people study in other place in the college years. Therefore, they can really experience the life. For example, if they live by themselves, they can have their own time and private space. This can't happen before the college years, because you must live with family. For the reason, people can enjoy the feeling of free. People can enjoy the students time without unfettering. It is the first time that they can control their life.

Third, a college years are a simple time before people into the society. People can get good friends there, no struggle friendship. Many lasting friendships are come from this stage. After all, there rarely have such feeling in the society. The college years are very beautiful time.

For the above reasons, I like studying time and I agree with that a college years are the best time in a person's life. After all, it is once in a lifetime.

2010年6月20日 星期日

A pet should be treated like family members

Nowadays, people can't without pets in the life and the most people are own their pets. Pets play a very important role in the full of stress society, so they are not just a pet for people. For those reasons I agree with the statement. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, a pet also is god-given life in the world, so they should be treated well like family members. A pet is hard to make a living by their selves after they become human's pet. I think the word " Pet" means people should dote on them, live with them. It's the meaning of their existence. Therefore, we should treat them well.

Second, a pet just like a member of family, because the pet with the family everyday and every time. The most important is that a family needs the pet becomes family member, so they feed the pet. Thus, a pet has a great influence on family. For instance, more and more couple not has children, so they feed a pet to replace the position. Even some parents are through a pet to build a child's responsibility. This shows that pet is an important member of family and the feeder treat the pet like their family member.

Third, a pet can stay with people when people feel bad and get alone at home. A pet gradually replace a psychiatrist even a friend and family member. Because if a person feel alone he or she can hug or talk to the pet. People can shamelessly say anything to the pet than talking to a mankind. For example, when people arrive home, they can play with pet and talk about unhappy things to pet. It is helpful to release their mind after a work day. These factors further prove a pet's position and worthy of people treat them like a family member.

For the above reasons, pets play a very important role in human's life. Some happiness of life is from pet. As a result, I agree a pet should be treated like family member.

2010年6月10日 星期四

Comparision the telephone and television

has the telephone more effect on people's lives than the television has?

Telephone and television are the modern technique of the world. They bring more advantages to people and people rely on them. They are necessary in lives, but if insist to compare with the two things I think the television has more effect on people's lives than the telephone. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, the television lead people know everything in the world. People can receive the news from every country through the television. Although people also can see the events from newspaper or internet, television has the live news report for news continuously update. Besides, people can more understand those news by the newscaster's explain. That proves the television is very important to people's lives, unlike the telephone can't receive the latest information.

In addition, the television has many channels offer people to choose, so watching television at home is the most common leisure activity. For example, the movie channel, cartoon channel and entertainment channel are very suitable for family watching together. So watch the television become the most popular leisure activity after people’s busy work day. Further, now the television has many functions. The television not only provides the news but also has the educational channel. For instance, some children like learning English by the television, because the English channel with the lively performance in teaching. Such the video teaching can help them to memory in English and won't feel boring.

In conclusion,television provides news report, entertainment and education to people. However, telephone just offer people contact to each other. So I think the television has more effect on people's lives.

2010年6月8日 星期二

Comparision between good looks and good ideas

Good looks and dresses are more important for success than good ideas. Agree or disagree?

Good looks and dresses can leave good image and create a professional feel for people, therefore the most of companies require their employees wear a suit at work. Although good ideas is a good condition of work, a good appearance is the first step to achievement success. Therefore I agree with the statement. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, people are sensory animals, loves beauty. A good looks and dresses will deeper impression for the people who meet you at the first time. Not only products need a fine package but people also need a good looking. For instance, a start looks shining and beauty after dressing, in order to attract the attention of the audience and be known. After the step people will expect their works. People often believe the first image and this can also prove in a salesman. If a salesman looks clean and professional by the dress, it provide more persuasive to people willing listen to the description of products more than a salesman not looks good.

Second, the good looks also affect yourself at work, because if you feel yourself looks good or colleague praise you and the good mood will follow. We all know to keep a good mood will improve performance in the work. In addition, an appropriate dress can remind a person's attitude of work and then work harder. A person dressing good also represent the respect for the work, at the same time the boss will also more admire the staff. Thus, the staff will get more chance to express self and further achieve success.

For the above reasons, I don't think good ideas are more imprtant than a person's looks. The first step is very important and the first image is the key to enter the road of success. Comparison between the two, the former is more advantage than the latter.







2010年6月6日 星期日

Computers

Some people say that computers heve made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion?

Computers are one of the most brilliant innovations in human history. They have enhanced people's work efficiency tremendously. Moreover, the internet has made human communication faster. Therefore, I support the argument that computer have brought convenience to our life and made it easier than the past.

First, computers with their versatile capability have enabled people to do variety of things efficiently. People can edit documents, save and retrieve information or data with computers. For instance, students can type essay and reports, add images to their work with computers. The software programs designed by computer programmers enable the systematic operation of business companies, process customers' orders in a quick fashion and to keep their records with a database, which can retrieve anytime. Besides, computers also serve construction companies to draw precise architectural blueprints. The build-in CD players also allow people to listen to music or watch movies on computers. Today computers are in use almost everywhere.

Second, the internet has greatly benefits to mankind with high-speed connection and multi-function. A computer connected to the internet, people can check news, weather, sports, etc. In addition, the search engines also enable people to carry out research from the internet. The internet not only can locate the information but also can make a reservation, booked the movie tickets, it saving a lot of time. Besides, nowadays the online shopping is very popular, as long as through the internet. They can accord to the classification to choose products and it is easy to compare prices of products then do the transaction online. Thus, people don't need to go out also can enjoy shopping. Further, training, education and meeting can also be completed online. It's no problem with distance. Wherever we are, as long as we have access to the internet, we can reach anyone by e-mail.

In a word, computers brought conveniences of people around the world and it took more advantages in the life. The Net has made us connecting people around the world easily. It's hard to imagine our world without computers.

2010年6月3日 星期四

To evaluate teachers by students

Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Nowadays many schools ask students to evaluate and criticize their teachers to improve the quality of education. Personally, I disagree with the statement because it is not objectiveness. Besides, such management will affect the quality of country's education in the end. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, if students are asked to perform the task of evaluation, backward students may attribute their poor performances to the incompetence of their teachers. They may shirk their responsibility for studying and blame for teachers. Nowadays it is common phenomenon that many teachers left their teaching jobs because of loss of motivation due to unfair commence from certain students. The evaluation system makes teachers loss of authority, especially those who misbehave in an intolerable way, who make teachers feel humiliate and incapable of maintaining the classroom order.

In addition, if students are asked to assess teachers, they may adopt a biased attitude towards some teachers and give negative comments on them. For example, a student given a fail grade due to poor performance in class or in exams and the student may hate his teacher and therefore takes the assessment to revenge himself on the teacher by giving him under-served negative comments. Currently in many schools, some teachers are worried about being revenged when it comes to evaluation. As a result, the assessment has led to a bad phenomenon among teachers, who will make every effort to win students' favor. Thus, teachers no longer devote themselves to teaching. From a perspective, this will definitely deteriorate the quality of a country's education.

In conclusion, asking students to evaluate and criticize teachers is definitely not an appropriate method of school management. It not only disturbs teachers and classroom order but also affects the quality of education.It is eventually inimical to a country's competitiveness.

2010年5月30日 星期日

Why people visit museums?

Many people visit museums when they travel to new place. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

The worlds abound with museums. Many counties spare no expansive to enriching their museum collections, as they are usually a must-see for tourists visiting new place or countries. In my view, this is mainly due to the fact that museum help tourists understand the local history, customs and enable them to witness the most representative arts and crafts of the place, which always fascinate tourists.

To tourists, the most interesting aspect of a new place is usually its custom. To visit the museum is the most efficient way to satisfy their curiously.
When visitors see the display items in the museum, they can get some knowledge about the past and present of the new place as the museum display items reflecting the local history, custom and culture. Take the Louvre Museum for example. Visitors are able to appreciate the masterpieces of the Renaissance artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, and others of the world-renown.

Moreover, museums also provide people interaction with their children. Parents can through the process to educating literature and art to their children. To visit museum to get national knowledge of history and it will enhance children’s logical and deeper impression in study history. Thus, travel is not only having fun but also full of education for them.

For the above reasons, visitors not only are participating in the visiting but also obtain relate knowledge. It’s meaningful. Therefore, they always visit the museum when they travel to a new place.

2010年5月28日 星期五

Success

Success can only be measured by the money you earn. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Include details and examples in your explanation.

I disagree with the statement that a person’s success in life can only be measured by money. Although we often judge people by their professions and how much money they earn, it doesn’t cover the whole story of success. My reasons are as follows.

First, a person make dreams come true also a performance of success. They hardly achieve the destination of life and get satisfaction through the process. The dreams not only earn much money, but maybe also is non-profit dreams. Such as being a pianist, singing in a choir and traveling to places. They possession of the goal is a success.

Second, a person who hard to open a business is more successful than one who simply be a successor from a successful parents. A person rise in life by his own efforts is not easy and he can learn more and more by the starting. The trouble and hard brings him strong and success. I think the satisfaction is more important than how much money they earn.

Most of all, we can measure a person success by his dream and his hard. Besides, we can measure it by relations from family and friends.

2010年5月24日 星期一

Making a Complaint in Person or in Writing

You have just received poor service while buying your new computer and feel you should complain. Do you make your complaint to someone in person, or do you prefer to write a letter of complaint? Include details in your explanation.

Despite the temptation to complain immediately, I think emotion can’t deal with problems as well. Complaining immediately gives some emotional satisfaction and the listener can see the very real upset I am feeling, but it might miss the point of complaining. I prefer to keep a cold head and write a letter which is more effective. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, a letter lets me document the incident and is less bad feeling in the end or yelling at someone. The clear describing of letter is more convincing and is emphasizing my attitude to this incident. Perhaps the service person needs more training or their store’s policy needs improvement.

Second, the purpose of the letter is in order to find the person in authority that can act on my complaint. If I argue at the time probably just a clerk to step in there to handles my complaint. Only the right person can thoroughly resolve my problems. The manager might choose to apologize or to offer me a discount of good service to customers.

Furthermore, taking my time to write a proper letter of complaint I can express my anger and let the store do something to make me feel better about my purchase. It’s worth than I am furious with the complaint time that I spent.

For the above reasons, I prefer to write letter to release my complaint. Through this way to release my complaint can keep my accomplishment, because I don’t have to yelling at the service person in front of everybody.

2010年5月22日 星期六

What is the government should do

Governments are leaders of society, who decide on how the money spent will affect people’s benefits. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space but others against the argument and think governments should spend the money for people on Earth. Therefore, I agree with the argument that governments should invest money in helping people for two reasons.

The first reason to support invest in people is that the tax paid to governments every year from people and the tax should be used on them directly. People and the society have many problems that need to be solved such as building public facilities to prevent floods. If governments build drainage systems well when typhoon comes, an accident like the 88 floods won’t occur. Governments should think more and spend more money improving facilities of cities.

The second reason is about stimulate economic development. Each material rises, governments have to enhance people’s consumption ability and faced the pressure from inflation. Governments need to spend a large amount of money on relief, provide a solution to house buying and helping poor family to find a job and something else. Recently, our government provides consumption coupons for people to use to stimulate economy which is a good example.

For the reasons are above, governments don’t need to waste money on outer space. Instead, they should focus on people first, realizing what they need and giving a helping hand on time. Spending money on facilities is must in order to prevent the accident happened. In addition, governments need to improve economy and make people rich and strong, because citizens are the property of countries.

2010年5月20日 星期四

The idea of beauty

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

I agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, because individuals see the world in their own personal way. It is always described a person’s sense of beauty, so it’s a famous phrase in the world.

First, I think beauty depends on personal preference and it reflects the tastes and opinions. This personal view holds beauty is whether view in a person or an object of art. This personal’s idea of beauty maybe is rooted in his or her own preference mixed with his or her own culture.

Second, the phrase it means personal’s preconception of beauty. For example, we perceive people more beautiful as we come to know them better. Of course, people never think a person who they dislike is beauty. Therefore, everyone has their different standards of what is beautiful. Somebody decide in inside and outside of a person and maybe others think appearance is most important.

Third, familiarity and intimacy is also decides to the idea of beauty and it’s very common to describe the relationship. Your partner is the best in your mind so that's why you choose them with you, beside you. The reason to prove again that beauty is no standards. Personal views and ideas is the key.

As a result, influence of cultural values and personal familiarity is what creates beauty in the eye of the beholder.

2010年5月18日 星期二

Chores

Children should be helping with chores in the house as soon as they are able to do so. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?


I agree with the statement and believe that children should be encouraged to help the family. They helping with chores will extend to their future. My reasons are as follows.

First of all, this is how they learn new practical skills of life. They can practice them immediately while doing their chores, because learning by doing is most effectively.
For example, helping with chores not only clean but also have to arrange stuffs. They can through chores to build up their organization capability. During the time, they can build pride and self-confidence.

Second, doing chores teaches them responsibility. Don’t let them think housework not their business; only parents have to do. Children have to learn how to deal with some problems of their life and then help others. Family is the basic core. Therefore, this behavior will affect many things in children’s future.

Third, through the process, a child is building good lifelong habits. Such as clean their room. Besides, they can learn to manage their time. To utilize the rest of fun time to help family and keeps the home’s clean.

For the above reasons, doing chores teaches children skills and satisfaction, which is why I agree with the statement.

2010年5月15日 星期六

Studying Alone or in a Group

Some students like to study alone. Others like to form study groups with other students. Do you prefer to study alone or in a group?

I prefer to study with a group and we have the same target to encourage our morale of study. Study groups just like a team work and we have to plan a schedule of the time and progress. By the schedule, it produces cohesion for us. For me, it’s effect more than study alone. The reasons are as follows.

First of all, study with groups can avoid me from lazy, because I have to follow the schedule with my group. The most important is that study groups will create an atmosphere to enhance the effect of study, so that makes me more into the situation. I think it’s a natural effect to people. Therefore, when I saw my partners studied hard and I won’t be lazy. I will keep going to study.

Second, I can easily to solve problems of study groups. A group means they are cooperation and collaboration. For example, I encounter problems we can discuss and solve them together. Thus, it works out than study alone, doesn’t it? As the saying goes: “ Two heads are better than one.”

Third, it’s more fun with groups to study. Whatever I do, there are always have people around with me. I don’t have to eat meal alone at my break time and study alone. It brings more delights in the boring study process. The groups make me expect the study’s time coming.

For the reasons are above, it reduce aversion of study for me. In addition, I prefer study with groups, rather than study alone.