Language salvage
E.G
Do you agree that euthanasia should be made legal? Give your reasons. You can adapt a (and also c and h) as follows:
Making euthanasia legal is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. However, I [largely][dis]agree with such a practice and feel that it should be legalised.
a.Experimenting on animals is an issue which arouses controversy. However, I largely disagree that such experiments and feel that they should be banned.
b.Experimenting on animals is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. There are, therefore, many arguments for and against.
c.Experimenting on animals for medical purpose is a controversial issue. However, in my opinion, such experiments should definitely be banned for many reasons.
d.Experiments on animals have brought mankind not only many advantages, but also some disadvantages.
e.Although many people are violently opposed to experiments on animals, they have brought many benifits to mankind.
f.Experimenting on animals is a controversial issue. There are, however, many strong arguments against such experiments.
g.Experimenting on animals is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. There are, therefore, many arguments for and agaginst, but in my opinion, such experiments on animals should definitely be banned.
h.Experimenting on animals id an issue which arouses enormous controversy among the general public. As far as I am concerned, however, such experiments are necessary for a number of reasons and should not be banned.
P.R
1. Euthanasia should be made legal. What are the arguments for and against, and what is your opinion of this statement? g
Euthanasia is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. There are, therefore, many arguments for and against, but in my opinion, such practice should be banned.
*2.Discuss the risks of making euthanasia legal. c (e)
Making authanasia legal is a controversial issue. However, in my opinion, such experiments should definitely be banned for many reasons.
Although many people are violently opposed to euthanasia, they have brought many benifits to people.
3.How far do you agree with the statement that euthanasia should be made legal? a, c, g, h
Authanasia is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. However, I largely disagree with such experiments and feel that they should be banned.
4.Euthanasia should be made legal. Discuss. b, d, e, f
Euthanasia is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. There are, therefore, many arguments for and against.
5.What are the benefits of making euthanasia legal? e
Although many people are violently opposed to making euthanasia legal, they have brought many benifits to mankind.
6.Discuss the advantages and disdvantages of making euthanasia legal. b, d
Making euthanasia legal has brought mankind not only many advantages, but also some disadvantages.
7.What are the arguments against making ethunasia legal? f
Making euthanasia legal is a controversy issue. There are, however, many strong arguments against such experiments.
8.What are the arguments for or against (≠ for and against) making euthanasia legal? b (f)
Making authanasia legal is an issue which arouses enormous controversy. There are, therefore, many arguments for and against.
30 Jun 2008
Homework
Make a story with all consonants list on the paper
A girl, who always likes taking her bag and a dog with her, is living in a house near a tie shop with her mother.
Yesterday, she watched a television program about a magic vase, which could make the dead flower cover again, was given by the witch. The witch who had only one leg and no thumb lived in a yacht where there was a speaking snake on it and a parrot who always had one key in it's mouth. She was blind, but she could go anywhere by right of her nose, a zebra and a monkey.
"If the witch was true, I wish she could make me three dreams come true. First, I wish I could be a singer, a famous jazz singer, so I could get supports from all my fans; Second, I wish I could marry to a handsome, talented, perfect chess king, so I don't need to worry about my left life; Third, I wish I could go streightly right to my work place after morning shower without taking any kinds of vechicles, so I could save more time and money to do whatever I want. "
Well, truth is truth, we can never make it like a magic vase, so the girl must go to work by taking bus, transfering the tube and then walking for several minutes... as always.
A girl, who always likes taking her bag and a dog with her, is living in a house near a tie shop with her mother.
Yesterday, she watched a television program about a magic vase, which could make the dead flower cover again, was given by the witch. The witch who had only one leg and no thumb lived in a yacht where there was a speaking snake on it and a parrot who always had one key in it's mouth. She was blind, but she could go anywhere by right of her nose, a zebra and a monkey.
"If the witch was true, I wish she could make me three dreams come true. First, I wish I could be a singer, a famous jazz singer, so I could get supports from all my fans; Second, I wish I could marry to a handsome, talented, perfect chess king, so I don't need to worry about my left life; Third, I wish I could go streightly right to my work place after morning shower without taking any kinds of vechicles, so I could save more time and money to do whatever I want. "
Well, truth is truth, we can never make it like a magic vase, so the girl must go to work by taking bus, transfering the tube and then walking for several minutes... as always.
29 Jun 2008
Writing skills
Giving names to sentences
E.G
Water boils at 100℃.
The sentence is a fact. Note the use of the Present Simple, boils, which is used to express a fact.
P.R
(give a name to each sentence like 'a general statement, a topic sentence, a fact, a suggestion,etc' and give a reason for your answer, some sentences have more than one name.)
1.The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. (a fact)
2.If only you had come a little bit sooner! (a regret)
3.My main argument for the ban is that personal stereos are a nuisance to all passengers.
(an opinion)
4.The main arguemnt for the ban is that personal stereos are nuisance to all passengers.
(a situation)
5.Such a policy could, I feel, take quite a few young people off the streets.
(a possibility/opinion)
6.Such a policy would, I feel, take quite a few young people off the streets.
(a possibility/opinion)
7.Such apolicy will, I feel, take quite a few young people off the streets.
(a imagination/opinion)
8.These properties could even be renovated by the homeless theselves.
(a possibility)
9.The most important advantage is the safety of the food.
10.As a result, Antarctica will be saved for future generations. (a result)
11.The law might be difficult to enforce. (a possibility)
12.He might have told you about the proposed changes. (a possibility)
13.He might have told you about the proposed changes!
14.Shaniqua promised to come. (a statement)
15.For example, now it is possible to keep people alive on machines for a considerable time. (an example/possibility)
Writing skills
Organise & control essay
E.G
What are the different types of alternative energy?
As the world looks to a future without oil, more attention is being focused on alternative sources of energy.
The most common form of alternative energy is hydro power.
Another abundant energy source is the sun.
There is also, of course, wind power, of which the best known example is windmills.
As we have seen, there are many different kinds of alternative energy.
If you examine the above plan carefully, you can see:
1.the focus word in the title is highlighted. This word shows the specific direction of the essay.
2.the focus word in the introduction is highlighted to show the direction of the essay.
3.each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. In each of these sentences, there is a focus word which links the paragraph to the topic sentence in the introduction and shows the direction of the paragraph. The focus words are also highlighted.
4.the synonyms for the word types: sources, form, energy source, example and kinds. There are interchangeable and help you to avoid repetition of the word type(s).
5.the underlined phrases which introduce ideas in the paragraph. Students often complain that they have ideas, but they do not know how to put them down on paper. This inability to introduce ideas is a central problem in writing and, for the most part, goes unrecognised. Compare this with the difficulties you have beginning essays, i.e. writing introductions, and putting your ideas on paper.
6.you have a basic mechanism to help you control your writing.
P.R
1. Discuss the measures to reduce obesity in rich countries.
The obesity is a big problem for many people in rich countries. There are, however, some ways to remedy this situation.
The most common form of reducing obesity is eating less fat food.
2.Euthanasia is immoral. Discuss your opinion.
Some countries like Holland has already established the law of euthanasia, but, in my opinion, it can't be accepted for several seasons as follows:
People, no matter who has physiological decease or mental illness, have the right to live on.
E.G
What are the different types of alternative energy?
As the world looks to a future without oil, more attention is being focused on alternative sources of energy.
The most common form of alternative energy is hydro power.
Another abundant energy source is the sun.
There is also, of course, wind power, of which the best known example is windmills.
As we have seen, there are many different kinds of alternative energy.
If you examine the above plan carefully, you can see:
1.the focus word in the title is highlighted. This word shows the specific direction of the essay.
2.the focus word in the introduction is highlighted to show the direction of the essay.
3.each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. In each of these sentences, there is a focus word which links the paragraph to the topic sentence in the introduction and shows the direction of the paragraph. The focus words are also highlighted.
4.the synonyms for the word types: sources, form, energy source, example and kinds. There are interchangeable and help you to avoid repetition of the word type(s).
5.the underlined phrases which introduce ideas in the paragraph. Students often complain that they have ideas, but they do not know how to put them down on paper. This inability to introduce ideas is a central problem in writing and, for the most part, goes unrecognised. Compare this with the difficulties you have beginning essays, i.e. writing introductions, and putting your ideas on paper.
6.you have a basic mechanism to help you control your writing.
P.R
1. Discuss the measures to reduce obesity in rich countries.
The obesity is a big problem for many people in rich countries. There are, however, some ways to remedy this situation.
The most common form of reducing obesity is eating less fat food.
2.Euthanasia is immoral. Discuss your opinion.
Some countries like Holland has already established the law of euthanasia, but, in my opinion, it can't be accepted for several seasons as follows:
People, no matter who has physiological decease or mental illness, have the right to live on.
Sentences from English movies
*One good deed is not enough to redeem a man of a lifetime of wickedness.
*Don't make mistake of thinking you are the only man here who cares for her.
*Mention it is more than what he did.
*I see no profit in it for me.
*Strong name, no doubt named for your father.
*I never thought it would take me anywhere.
*You are no manner of luck at all.
*His fortunes are not improved much.
*You will speak when spoken to.
*That's a smart match, if it's not too bold to say.
*He is what any woman should dream of marrying.
*The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules.
*It is not the moment for rash action.
*I appologise if I seem forward, but I must speak my mind.
*I appologise if I seem forward, but I must speak my mind.
27 Jun 2008
The river of life
the more we live, more brief appear
our life's succeeding stages
a day to childhood seems a year
and years like passing ages
the gladsome current of our youth
ere passion yet disorders
steals lingering like a river smooth
along its grassy borders
but as the care-worn cheets grow wan
and sorrow's shafts fly thicker
ye stars, that measure life to man
why seem your courses quicker?
when joys have lost their bloom and breath
and life itself is vapid
why, as we reach the falls of death
feel we its tide more rapid?
it may be strange-yet who would change
time's coures to slower speeding
when one by one our friends have gone
and left our bosoms bleeding?
heaven gives our years of fading strength
indemnifying fleetness
and those of youth,a seeming length
proportion'd their sweetness.
26 Jun 2008
Homework
-5 questions that people USUALLY ask you?
1.Do you prefer to share your feelings with your friends when you are depressed?
2.Have you have ever been somewhere that make you feel unforgettable?
3.Do you like to go Beijing and watch the Olypic Games if you have the chance?
4.How do you like the culture of London? Is there something similar with your countrys'?
5.Are you satisfied with your college?
-5 questions that people DON'T USUALLY ask, but you'd quite like them to ask?
1.If you were the god, what would you like to do first?
2.If there was the circle, would you gonna to choose the same destiny?
3.Would you feel sad if you saw someboday died?
4.Do you think the global economy could encourage the development of your country?
5.Do you think the rising price of oil would affect the Economiy of the whole world?
-3 questions that you're happy that people don't ask, because you don't want to answer/don't know how to answer?
1.Do you know exactly the answer about "1+1=?"
2.If your father and me dropped into the sea at the same time, who would you save first?
3.How many deposits do you have?
1.Do you prefer to share your feelings with your friends when you are depressed?
2.Have you have ever been somewhere that make you feel unforgettable?
3.Do you like to go Beijing and watch the Olypic Games if you have the chance?
4.How do you like the culture of London? Is there something similar with your countrys'?
5.Are you satisfied with your college?
-5 questions that people DON'T USUALLY ask, but you'd quite like them to ask?
1.If you were the god, what would you like to do first?
2.If there was the circle, would you gonna to choose the same destiny?
3.Would you feel sad if you saw someboday died?
4.Do you think the global economy could encourage the development of your country?
5.Do you think the rising price of oil would affect the Economiy of the whole world?
-3 questions that you're happy that people don't ask, because you don't want to answer/don't know how to answer?
1.Do you know exactly the answer about "1+1=?"
2.If your father and me dropped into the sea at the same time, who would you save first?
3.How many deposits do you have?
25 Jun 2008
Writing Skills
Link introduction to essay title
E.G
To many people boxing is a cruel sport, which ought to be banned. In my opinion, however, it should not be stopped for many reasons.
If you look at the topic sentence first, you will see that there are several clues to the title. The essay is about your opinion and the reasons. The general sentence shows you that general subject is boxing. Look at following titles and you will see that the introduction expresses the general subject and focus or topic of the title:
--Boxing should be banned. What's your opinion of this statement? Give your reasons.
--What's your opinion of boxing? Give your reasons.
PR
1.Capital punishment (B) is an issue about which people feel very passionately. However,
there are many strong arguments against (A) this issue.
--There are some arguments against the capital punishment, discuss.
2.Banning smoking (B) in public places is an issue that gives rise to endless controversy
(A). There are, therefore, many arguments for and against.
--Discuss whether smoking in public places should be banned or not?
3.Road deaths (B) in Europe are still a major problem. This situation could, however, be
improved enormously by adopting a wide-ranging package of measures (A).
--What measures should be taken to reduce the number of road deaths in Europe?
4.Over recent years, poverty (B) has increased in many parts of the world with disastrous
consequences (A).
--The main course of poverty is disastrous consequences. Discuss.
--Discuss the consequences of poverty.
5.The legalisation of cannabis (B) is a subject that has aroused considerable debate. There
are, however, a number of benefits (A) to be derived from making the drug legal.
--What's the benifits of the legalisation of cannabis?
6.Recycling waste paper, glass, and scrap metal is obviously a sound method (A) for
reducing pollution (B). Even so, a number of equally important measures (A) exist to
tackle the problem.
--What measures else do you think exist to reduce pollution except for recycling waste
paper, glass, and scrap metal?
--Recycling waste paper, glass and scrap metal is the best way to reduce pollution. Discuss.
7.In some cases (A) a little knowledge (B) is a dangerous thing, but there are also certain
circumstances (A) where it can be of enormous help (A).
--A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, what's your opinion?
8.Both public and private means of transport (B) have advantages and disadvantages (A).
--Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public and privete means of transport.
9.Corporal punishment (B), in one form or another, has been part of the educational system
in many countries for a long time. As far as I am concerned, however, such punishment is
unacceptable (A).
--Corporal punishment in schools should be banned. What's your opinion?
10.Now that oil resources are becoming (B) rapidly depleted (B), more attention is being focused on alternative forms of energy (A).
--Oil resources are becoming depleted (running out), what alternative sources of energy?
E.G
To many people boxing is a cruel sport, which ought to be banned. In my opinion, however, it should not be stopped for many reasons.
If you look at the topic sentence first, you will see that there are several clues to the title. The essay is about your opinion and the reasons. The general sentence shows you that general subject is boxing. Look at following titles and you will see that the introduction expresses the general subject and focus or topic of the title:
--Boxing should be banned. What's your opinion of this statement? Give your reasons.
--What's your opinion of boxing? Give your reasons.
PR
1.Capital punishment (B) is an issue about which people feel very passionately. However,
there are many strong arguments against (A) this issue.
--There are some arguments against the capital punishment, discuss.
2.Banning smoking (B) in public places is an issue that gives rise to endless controversy
(A). There are, therefore, many arguments for and against.
--Discuss whether smoking in public places should be banned or not?
3.Road deaths (B) in Europe are still a major problem. This situation could, however, be
improved enormously by adopting a wide-ranging package of measures (A).
--What measures should be taken to reduce the number of road deaths in Europe?
4.Over recent years, poverty (B) has increased in many parts of the world with disastrous
consequences (A).
--The main course of poverty is disastrous consequences. Discuss.
--Discuss the consequences of poverty.
5.The legalisation of cannabis (B) is a subject that has aroused considerable debate. There
are, however, a number of benefits (A) to be derived from making the drug legal.
--What's the benifits of the legalisation of cannabis?
6.Recycling waste paper, glass, and scrap metal is obviously a sound method (A) for
reducing pollution (B). Even so, a number of equally important measures (A) exist to
tackle the problem.
--What measures else do you think exist to reduce pollution except for recycling waste
paper, glass, and scrap metal?
--Recycling waste paper, glass and scrap metal is the best way to reduce pollution. Discuss.
7.In some cases (A) a little knowledge (B) is a dangerous thing, but there are also certain
circumstances (A) where it can be of enormous help (A).
--A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, what's your opinion?
8.Both public and private means of transport (B) have advantages and disadvantages (A).
--Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public and privete means of transport.
9.Corporal punishment (B), in one form or another, has been part of the educational system
in many countries for a long time. As far as I am concerned, however, such punishment is
unacceptable (A).
--Corporal punishment in schools should be banned. What's your opinion?
10.Now that oil resources are becoming (B) rapidly depleted (B), more attention is being focused on alternative forms of energy (A).
--Oil resources are becoming depleted (running out), what alternative sources of energy?
24 Jun 2008
Writing Skills
Interpret essay titles
E.G
what steps do you think should be taken to reduce pollution?
In this essay question, the word steps is organising word and the general subject is pollution. You don't need to describe pollution itself; the title assumes that you already know what pollution is. The title also indicates that pollution, at the moment, is bad. You could, therefore,use this idea as part of your introduction.
Pollution is nowadays one of the most serious threats to all living things on the planet. There are, however, many steps that can be taken to remedy this situation.
The first sentence is a general statement about the general subject. The second sentence is the topic sentence: it gives the direction of the essay and tells you how to organise it.
PR.(=practise)
A: organising words; B: general subject
* What are the most effective ways (A) to reduce unemployment (B) in Europe?
Nowadays, most of people in Europe face the unemployment situation. There are, however, many effective ways can be taken to remedy this problem.
Remedy: set straight or right
*What are the disadvantages (A) of using computers (B) in the workplace?
Nowadays, more and more people use computers in the workplace, which is more convenient to get more information, but it brings up some problems as well.
*Food additives (B) should be banned (A). Discuss
As people known, many food has additives which are not good for health,thus,there are something must be done to ban them.
*Food additives (A) should be banned. Dicuss (B).
The use of additives in food is a mater of some controversy. Not surprisingly, therefore, there are many arguments for and against this practice.
*What are the main benifits (A) of investing money in space research (B)?
With development of Science and Technology, space research is becoming more profit, I totally agree to invest money in it for several benifits as follows.
E.G
what steps do you think should be taken to reduce pollution?
In this essay question, the word steps is organising word and the general subject is pollution. You don't need to describe pollution itself; the title assumes that you already know what pollution is. The title also indicates that pollution, at the moment, is bad. You could, therefore,use this idea as part of your introduction.
Pollution is nowadays one of the most serious threats to all living things on the planet. There are, however, many steps that can be taken to remedy this situation.
The first sentence is a general statement about the general subject. The second sentence is the topic sentence: it gives the direction of the essay and tells you how to organise it.
PR.(=practise)
A: organising words; B: general subject
* What are the most effective ways (A) to reduce unemployment (B) in Europe?
Nowadays, most of people in Europe face the unemployment situation. There are, however, many effective ways can be taken to remedy this problem.
Remedy: set straight or right
*What are the disadvantages (A) of using computers (B) in the workplace?
Nowadays, more and more people use computers in the workplace, which is more convenient to get more information, but it brings up some problems as well.
*Food additives (B) should be banned (A). Discuss
As people known, many food has additives which are not good for health,thus,there are something must be done to ban them.
*Food additives (A) should be banned. Dicuss (B).
The use of additives in food is a mater of some controversy. Not surprisingly, therefore, there are many arguments for and against this practice.
*What are the main benifits (A) of investing money in space research (B)?
With development of Science and Technology, space research is becoming more profit, I totally agree to invest money in it for several benifits as follows.
*The main cause (A) of the destruction of the environment (B)is the burning of fossil fuels. Dicuss (A)
The burning of fossil fuels has contributed enormously to the destruction of the environment. However, there are many other, no less, important causes.
*Discuss the advantages (A)of sex education in the school (B)curriculum at secondary level.
Sex education at secondary level is a much debated issue. However, such education does have many advantages.
*The best solution (A) to urban teaffic problems (B)is to ban all cars from city centres. What's your opinion (A)?
Although banning cars from city centres is a good way to solve current traffic problems, there are, in my opinion, many other measures that can and should be taken.
*Tobacco advertising (B) in the media should be banned . What's your opinion (A)? Give your reasons.
Banning tobacco adverts on television and in other areas of the media does provoke considerable opposition. As far as I am concerned, however, such advertising should not be allowed for many reasons.
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