Best of the Semester-3

 In my opinion, it is good to meet people through online dating sites.  One of my reasons is that we can meet people all over the world.  Through the Internet, we can get in touch with people from many different countries while in real life we are not able to meet and talk with foreigners.  In addition, people who are shy may feel easier to chat through the Internet because he/she doesn't need to be face to face with others.  Sometimes it's simpler to make friends on the Net since we don't have to get along with those we know through the Net actually.  And the last thing is that people who have the same interest can get together more easily on the Internet.  Online dating sites often divide their members into different categories according to their hobbies or jobs.  If we take advantage of these dating sites in a right way, it will be safe and interesting to meet people through online dating sites.

Best of the Semester-2

Michael Williams opened a small music store selling compact discs on September 5, but he soon closed his shop.  After reading its description, I think I know why Mr. Williams failed.  First of all, the location of his store was not good.  It was outside of town and unfortunately, there were two large music stores in the shopping center which is 3 miles away from it.  Most people would go to the shopping center and just buy CDs at those two large music stores instead of Mr. Williams’.  Another account was the type of the CDs he sold.  Most of them were hip-hop and rock, which were popular with young people.  However, the majority of the residents in this region were middle-aged or old.  In addition, the shop was opened Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., but the time when people would walk past the store was 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.  And that Mr. Williams would not accept checks or credit cards was also a problem.  Some of the customers might consider it inconvenient and decide not to buy CD if they didn’t have enough money on hand.  The statement above is my opinion on Mr. Williams’ failure in operating his music store and I feel sorry for him.

Best of the Semester-1

I decide to go to an English-speaking country, and this decision may have some effects on my life.  For one thing, I may encounter language obstacles and culture shock.  Though I have been learning English for a very long time, I still have many problems in listening, speaking and writing.  As a result, it may be difficult for me to communicate with others.  As for culture shock, there are a lot of differences between the East and the West, and therefore, it may take me a long time to be accustomed.  Moreover, I may get homesick.  After moving to a foreign country, I may soon feel like returning Taiwan if I can’t blend into the new environment.  In addition, I have to change my lifestyle.  It may be fun and I can enjoy different form of life.  Although I cannot predict how it would be like after I move to an English-speaking country, I’m still looking forward to it.

Expressin an opinion-1

  In my opinion, it is good for people to meet people through online dating sites.  One of my reasons is that we can meet people all over the world.  Through the Internet, we can get in touch with people from many different countries while in real life we are not able to meet and talk with foreigners.  In addition, people who are shy may feel easier to chat through the Internet because he/she doesn’t need to be face to face with others.  Sometimes it’s simpler to make friend on the Net since we don’t have to get along with those we know through the Net actually.  And the last thing is that people who have the same interest can get together more easily on the Internet.  Online dating sites often divide their members into different categories according to their hobbies or jobs.  If we take advantage of these dating sites in a right way, it will be safe and interesting to meet people through online dating sites.

Discussing Effects-2-revised

Acton is a small town in the Midwest.  It has a population of 2,500.  Now, Stanley Manufacturing decides to open a large factory in Acton.  As a resident in Acton, I think it may cause some negative results.  The first one is pollution.  The factory will lead to environmental pollution as it starts operating.  Water and air will be dirty.  Another problem is that the opening of the new factory will bring many new people to the community, and these people may make the town different.  Acton is a safe, clean, and quiet place, but the new migrators may make the town a noisy and bustling one.  Last but not least, as more and more people move into the small town, living space will be insufficient.  House price may rise rapidly and people may not have  enough money to buy a house.  Such is why I consider it bad that a big factory opens in Acton.

Discusing Effects-1-revised

 I decide to go to an English-speaking country, and this decision may have some effects on my life.  For one thing, I may encounter language obstacles and culture shock.  Though I have been learning English for a very long time, I still have many problems in listening, speaking and writing.  As a result, it may be difficult for me to communicate with others.  As for culture shock, there are a lot of differences between the East and the West, and therefore, it may take me a long time to be accustomed.  Moreover, I may get homesick.  After moving to a foreign country, I may soon feel like returning Taiwan if I can’t blend into the new environment.  In addition, I have to change my lifestyle.  It may be fun and I can enjoy different form of life.  Although I cannot predict how it would be like after I move to an English-speaking country, I’m still looking forward to it.

Discussing Cause-2-reviesed

Michael Williams opened a small music store selling compact discs on September 5, but he soon closed his shop.  After reading its description, I think I know why Mr. Williams failed.  First of all, the location of his store was not good.  It was outside of town and unfortunately, there were two large music stores in the shopping center which is 3 miles away from it.  Most people would go to the shopping center and just buy CDs at those two large music stores instead of Mr. Williams’.  Another account was the type of the CDs he sold.  Most of them were hip-hop and rock, which were popular with young people.  However, the majority of the residents in this region were middle age or old.  In addition, the shop was opened Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., but the time when people would walk past the store was 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.  And that Mr. Williams would not accept checks or credit cards was also a problem.  Some of the customers might consider it inconvenient and decide not to buy CD if they didn’t have enough money on hand.  The statement above is my opinion on Mr. Williams’ failure in operating his music store and I feel sorry for him.

Discussing Cause-1-reviesed

 decide to major in English and the followings are my reasons.  For one thing, English has been an international language.  People all over the world learn and use it; likewise, in Taiwan, almost everyone learns English.  Another reason is that when I apply for a job, mastering English can be my advantage.  That is, if I’m good at English, I may be more likely to get a job.  Last, I want to travel around the world.  Since I am unlikely to be able to speak every foreign language, it is useful to speak English fluently.  Even if I can’t speak the local language of the country I go to, I can still communicate with people in English.  Such are why I decide to major in English and I think my decision is right.

Expressin an Opinion-1-revised

 In my opinion, it is good to meet people through online dating sites.  One of my reasons is that we can meet people all over the world.  Through the Internet, we can get in touch with people from many different countries while in real life we are not able to meet and talk with foreigners.  In addition, people who are shy may feel easier to chat through the Internet because he/she doesn't need to be face to face with others.  Sometimes it's simpler to make friends on the Net since we don't have to get along with those we know through the Net actually.  And the last thing is that people who have the same interest can get together more easily on the Internet.  Online dating sites often divide their members into different categories according to their hobbies or jobs.  If we take advantage of these dating sites in a right way, it will be safe and interesting to meet people through online dating sites.

Expressin an Opinion-2-revised

I support that students wear uniform for school.  First of all, I think it is not troublesome since students don't have to worry about what to wear.  Some students may spend too much time thinking about their dressing, so if everyone wears uniform, they don't have to waste time worrying about it.  Moreover, teachers and school guards can identify the students easily.  If students wear their own clothes, it may be difficult to tell them from strangers and the security in the school may be threatened.  Last, wearing uniform can boost a sense of belonging to the school.  Students may feel closer to one another when they wear the same uniform.  According to the statement above, I think it's good for students to wear uniform.

Discussing Effects-2

Acton is a small town in the Midwest.  It has a population of 2,500.  Now, Stanley Manufacturing decides to open a large factory in Acton.  As a resident in Acton, I think it may cause some negative results.  The first one is pollution.  The factory will lead to environmental pollution as it starts operating.  Water and air will be dirty.  Another problem is that the open of the new factory will bring many new people to the community, and these people may make the town different.  Acton is a safe, clean, and quiet place, but the new migrators may make the town a noisy and bustling one.  Last but not least, as more and more people move into the small town, living space will be insufficient.  House price may rise rapidly and people may have no enough money to buy a house.  Such is why I consider it bad that a big factory open in Acton.

Discusing Effects-1

  I decide to go to an English-speaking country, and this decision may have some effects on my life.  For one thing, I may encounter language obstacles and culture shock.  Though I have been learning English for a very long time, I still have many problems on listening, speaking and writing.  As a result, it may be difficult for me to communicate with others.  As for culture shock, there are a lot of difference between the East and the West, and therefore, it may take me a long time to be accustomed.  Moreover, I may get homesick.  After moving to a foreign country, I may soon feel like returning Taiwan if I can’t blend into the new environment.  In addition, I have to change my lifestyle.  It may be fun and I can enjoy different form of life.  Although I can predict hoe it would be like after I move to an English-speaking country, I’m still looking forward it.

Comparing-3-revised

  I have had two teachers, Ms.Lin and Ms.Wu,  when I was an elementary school student.  These two teachers were similar in several ways.  For one thing,  they were both female and single, and in addition, they were both kind.  Ms. Wu was patient and careful, and so was Ms. Lin.  Moreover, Ms.Lin as well as Ms. Wu was an English teacher.  Besides, Ms. Wu worked hard.  Likewise, Ms. Lin worked hard.  They not only taught us contents in the textbook but also exposed us to some useful knowledge.  Last, it was fun to attend these two teachers' classes because both of them let students learn English by playing some games.
  I think Ms. Wu as well as Ms. Lin was really great teacher and that they influenced me so much.

Comparing-1-revised

  John Adams and Thomas Jefferson share many similarities.  First of all, they were both important people in the American Revolution.  Besides, both of them were delegates to the Continental Congress.  In addition, John Adams as well as Thomas Jefferson studied and practiced law.  John Adams was a signer of  Declaration of Independence; likewise, Thomas Jefferson was also a signer of Declaration of Independence.  And their last similarity is that they both died on July 4, 1826.  According to the statement above, we can find that these two men are really alike.

Comparing-2-revised

    There are two ladies hoodies, one of which is from Lourue's and the other is from GREEN'S.  These two ladies hoodies are alike in several ways.  To begin with, they are both machine washable and moreover, they are equally made of cotton blend.  In addition, each of them has four colors: red, navy, white, green and furthermore, they both have sizes from 4 to 14.  Last but not least, their prices are the same.  If you are looking for  ladies hoodies, you can choose from these two ones.

Contrasting-1-revised

  There is information about two apartments, Fairfax Apartments and CAMPUS APTS.  They have some differences, and I prefer Fairfax Apartments.  For one thing, Fairfax Apartments has two large bedrooms while CAMPUS APTS has only one bedroom.  Moreover, the rooms of Fairfax Apartments are air conditioned while the room of CAMPUS APTS is not.
  Although the rent of Fairfax Apartments is more expansive and it doesn't alllow pets, I will still choose Fairfax Apartments because I think it's suitable for me.

Contrasting-2-revised

  There are two people applying for the position as an English instructor.  One of them is Lynn Whitnall and the other is Debra Fines.  If I were the human resource manager, I will accept the application from Debra Fines for several reasons.  First, Debra has more education than Lynn.  Debra has gone to three universities while Lynn has gone to one.  Besides,   Debra also has more employment experiences than Lynn.  She has  worked as a consultant and author,  an instructer and a teaching assistant and so on.Though unlike Lynn, Debra doesnt's speak Spanish and Japanese, she is fluent in French.  And in addition, Debra has publication whereas Lynn doesn't.  According to the statemaent above,  Debra seems to be the better choice for this job.

Discussing Cause-2

Michael Williams opened a small music store selling compact discs on September 5, but he soon closed his shop.  After reading its description, I think I know why Mr. Williams failed.  First of all, the location of his store was not good.  It was outside of town and unfortunately, there were two large music stores in the shopping center which is 3 miles away from it.  Most people would go to the shopping center and just buy CDs at those two large music stores instead of Mr. Williams’ store.  Another account is the type of the CDs he sold.  Most of them were hip-hop and rock, which were popular with young people.  However, the majority of the residents in this region were middle age or old.  In addition, the shop was open Monday to Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., but the time when people would walk past the store was 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.  And that Mr. Williams would not accept checks or credit cards was also a problem.  Some of the customers might consider it inconvenient and decide not to buy CD if they didn’t have enough money on hand.  The statement above is my opinion on Mr. Williams’ failure in operating his music store and I feel sorry for him.

Discussing Cause-1

 I decide to major in English and the followings are my reason.  For one thing, English has been an international language.  People all over world learn and use it; likewise, in Taiwan, most everyone learn English.  Another reason is that when I apply for a job, mastering English can be my advantage.  That is, if I’m good at English, I may be more likely to get a job.  Last, I want to travel around the world.  Since that I am unlikely to be able to speak every foreign language, it is useful to speak English fluently.  Even if I can’t speak the local language of the country I go, I can still communicate with people in English.  Such were why I decide to major in English and I think my decision is right.