Essay 85 Topic 7  How do movies or TV affect people?

For decades, television had played a very important role in our life. It had changed our

living and entertaining way in a great way, and I believe that it had also influenced our

behavior, both for the better and for the worse. Firstly, movies and television make us

more violent. We are being accustomed the violent scenes on the movies where there are

brutal and icy faces with killing machines in their hands. We are also forgetting that

killing someone is permanent, because the actors that were killed in a film can come back

for another movie. And finally, have you ever imagined that you were Arnold

Schwarzenegger in the “Terminator” when you watch that film? Secondly, movies and

television are making us less active. We think that movies and television contain

everything so we do not have to go out to chat or play games with our friends. Staying in

and watching television for a long time can seriously damage us, both mentally and

physically. Watching movies is passive. We receive everything that the director gives to

us. Some of them may be good, some may be bad but the most important thing is we will

lose our imaginary ability. And we may act like the actors on the movie. On the contrary,

we cannot oppose that television has good influence to us. There are good movies that

can make us change our prejudices of something like “racial dividing”. Even education

programs can help us behave more graciously and wisely. Moreover, by watching

movies, we can temporarily escape from our problems and that will help you reduce your

stress. Anyway, television and movies have their strong influence to our behavior.

Whether the influence is good or bad depends on how long we watch them, what we

watch and how we respond to them because everything is advantageous in a way and

disadvantageous in another.

Essay 86 Topic 7  How do movies or TV affect people?

Ever since movies and television appear in our lives, they gained great popularity.

Nowadays, movies and television have become a major means of relaxation. Along with

their prevalence is the influence they have on people's behavior, not only negative but

also positive effects. 

First of all, movies and television make people less active. Watching films is a passive

activity. Thus, if we watch too much, we would lose our imagination and we become

mentally unhealthy. Then mental laziness becomes physical laziness: we would like to

watch sports on TV than to the participant; we would like to chat with somebody on

Internet than to socialize with neighbors; we would like to stay in bed on sunny weekend

that to go out for a walk.

Beside, movies and television make people violent. The more violent programs we

watch, the less sensitive we become. Eventually, we no longer regard violent behaviors

wrong; indeed, we even commit violence acts ourselves. The affect of violence on

children is more conspicuous, which could be justified by the high criminal rate of youth.

As a consequence, more and more people are on their way to urge government to ban

violent programs.

Of course, movies and television do have same positive effects on people behavior. By

giving us a broad window of the world, they play an essential role in broad our horizon.

Nowadays, there are countless film and TV series concerning each field in science, social

science and humanity. These instructive films and programs open door to us, providing

us a sea of information. If there were no such films and programs, we would not have

gained knowledge of custom of other nations, we would not have accepted the concept of

planned economy and we would not have learned up-to-date technologies.

Another advantage that movies and television bring us is that they relax us. After a long

day at study or work, I need a break. Watching a film, I could forget all trouble of the

day. After a film, I feel I get ready to go back to my studies.

All in all, the influence of movies and television is profound and essential. We should

realize that while they bring us disadvantages, they provide us more and more

advantages.

Essay 98 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

It has long been a controversy among people that living in a small town or in a big city is

more preferable. While some people claim that living in such big cities as capital or any

other great city can result in more comfortable, others feel that residence in the smaller

town cannot merely give them peaceful lives but also make them healthier than people

living in a big city. In my opinion, I have prejudice for residence in a small town due to

some reasons.

Although town-dwellers can survive considerably more convenient than those who live in

the country side having many facilities and amenities for them, they must confront with

much pollution in their hometown. That tiny particles from big industries and toxic gases

from million cars tend to increase more and more are used to characterize the town

nowadays.

On the contrary, lacking in advance technologies makes rural life happy and peaceful.

Rural-dweller can enjoy living in real nature. They can waste just a little time to go to

work, unlike town-dwellers who have much trouble with traffic jam and also they can

spend times they left during the day to do more enjoyable and funnier activities such as

exercise, shopping or playing game with their children. Moreover, people who live in the

country side are likely to have longer longevity and healthier than those who inhabit in

the town. High technologies can harm and cause so serious health problems to the people

who are denizen of the town.

In conclusion, I would rather live in the small country than in the big city. Even though,

the comfort ability in the town appeals many people, I prefer to spend my life simply and

happily.

Essay 99 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

Which one will you chose to live in, a small town or a big city? Many people have their

own opinions. After pondering it from several aspects, personally, I prefer living in a

small town. The reason is that the beautiful landscape, little pollution and leisure of the

life which can be found in a small town attract me. 

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In a small town,there are many beautiful types of scenery. unlike the city, in which we

can only see the roads, the skyscrapers and the factories, we can see the different beauty

in a small town. For example, there is a small town named Wu town in our country. It is

famous for his original wooden building.

Another reason for my propensity for living in a small town is that there is no pollution

there. The air is fresh in the small town. When we walk alone a river, we can see the

bottom of the river, even some fish in it. Living in this place is beneficial to our health.

So, obviously, I should chose a good environment to live in.

Finally I want to mention that living in a small town, I don't need to encounter the sharp

competition that is placed in front of the people living in a big city. I can enjoy the leisure

of the lives. There are many things,fishing or planting flowers, I can do. From those

things, I get pleasure and feel so happy.

From what we discussed above, we can see that living in a small is really attracting.

People living there can get more benefit than that living in a big city. Then, no doubt, I

prefer to live in a small town.

Essay 100 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

Upon the question which is better, living in big cities or in small towns, people have

different opinions about it. Living in big cities has its advantages, but at the same time,

there are many disadvantages, too. From my point of view, I would prefer to live in a

small town.

Firstly, a small town is a good place to live in. The air is clean and fresh and there is no

need to worry about the space for outdoor exercise. Housing is no problem. Not only can

we own a home of our own, one can also afford a garden in which he can grow flowers

and vegetables. This means recreation on the one hand and physical exercise on the other.

In addition, living in a small town, one can get the warm friendship and care everywhere.

When you walk out, you can always meet friends and chat with them freely and

delightfully. If you are ill your neighbor can help you at any time and smoothes your

pain. In contrast to this, living in big cities many people are strangers. You cannot tell

other people what you are thinking and no one would like to spend a lot of time listening

to you. Life is just like a one-man steered small boat in the sea.

On the other hand, everyone knows that on a large city there are competitions and

tensions as well as opportunities. Nowadays, with the development pf rapid

transportation and telecommunication, moving from place to place, or getting information

from outside, either in a big city or a small town, has become easy. Many abovementioned

difficulties will disappear

if you live in

a small

town. One can also easily

get

medical

help from

other cities and snap information

through television

and Internet.

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People even could work at home without going to office. That will reduce a lot of time

traditionally wasted on the way of going to office and avoid traffic jams and air pollution.

It is really getting twice the results with half the effort.

In sum, a small town is clean, quiet and comfortable, and this is attractive to me.

Therefore, I prefer to live in a small town.

Essay 101 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

Choosing a place to live is an important decision in everyone's life. In fact, the conditions

of the place one lives have direct effects on his or her life. Some people prefer to live in a

big city. Others would rather live in a small town. There are advantages and

disadvantages about both group's opinion that in this essay I am going to discuss them.

First, let us elaborate the opinion of the group who prefer to live in a big city. These

people assert that there are a lot of facilities in a bog city that make life easier and more

comfortable. Fore example, there are more social amenities and public services; such as

public transportation, public hygienic services, etc. Another thing is educational and

working opportunities that that are undoubtedly more various in a large city. Also, there

are a lot of facilities of entertainment and cultural activities such as cinemas, theatres,

concerts, etc that is more found in such cities. Furthermore, you can find more expert

doctors and hospitals in a large city that is so considerable particularly in case a disease

occurs. As a result this group prefers to live in a big city.

In contrast, there are people who would rather exist in a small town. These people point

out that although there are a lot of facilities in big cities, you face so many problems in

such cities, too. For instance, as these kinds of cities are so crowded, heavy traffic is a

ubiquitous phenomenon in them which makes life so stressful. This may also lead to air

pollution. So people in big cities are threatened both mentally and physically. Moreover,

the crime rate is much higher in big cities, and also life is too expensive in cities like that.

But, in a small town you can have a calm and healthy life without any stress far from the

crowd of the city. You can breathe natural air without any pollution and happily beside

the nature.

Personally, I would rather live in a big city than a small town. Although some of the

second group's opinions, mentioned above, seems to be right, but I believe that living in a

small town is so boring and monotonous. Also, as stated above, educational opportunities

are limited in such cities, and finally there are not many chances for finding a desirable

job that is a serious problem itself. That's why I find a big city a more comfortable and

desirable place to live.

Essay 102 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

Depending on personal experience, personality type and emotional concern, we find that

some people hold the idea of living in a small town meanwhile others refer to living a big

city. From my point of view, it is more advisable to choose living in a big city rather than

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living in a small town. My arguments for this point are listed as follows.

The main reason for my propensity is that it is convenient in transportation and shopping

in a big city. In a small town, you have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living. You

cannot get around without one because there is not any kind of public transportation. But

in a big city, An advanced public transportation can easily take you to anywhere corner.

It is not free, but it is often cheaper than driving when you consider gas and time.

Especially if you do not have a car, you are better off in the city. There are all kinds of

shopping centers in a big city. You can get any different thing without going abroad. For

example, If you like Japanese cosmetic and French delicious food, You can get what you

want in a multifunctional center without going Japan and France. You cannot imagine

these in a small town.

Another reason why I advocate the attitude of living a big city is the diversity of the

people. Toronto is made up of people of different races, religious, abilities and interests.

You can to enrich your life experience from all kinds of highly educated people.

However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a small town. I think that living in

an area where everyone was just like me could quickly become boring.

The argument I support in the first paragraph is also in a position of advantage because

there is a wide assortment of big libraries for studies, several different museums for visit,

and numerous cinemas, theaters and centers for entertainment These things are rare in a

small town.

In a word, To live in a big city or a small town is something of a dilemma to the public

they sometimes are confused by the seeming good qualities of living in a small town such

as a fresh air, and neglect the genuinely good aspects of living in a big city. For the

reason present above, I strong commit to the notion of living in a big city but not a small

town.

Essay 103 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

Some people like to live in a small town, because they think a small town is safe,

peaceful and beautiful. They enjoy the fresh air and limpid water of a small town.

However, in my opinion, I prefer to live in a big city. Because big city has more

advanced and complete facilities of education, and a big city has more opportunity for

career. Furthermore, a big city has more various entertainment facilities.

First, as a young student, the most important thing for me is achieving my education. If I

live in a big city, I can reach all these advanced educational facilities. For example, the

public library of a big city has more books than one of a small town, and it often has all

kinds of taps or videos, and has many computers available to Internet. In addition, there

are many museums, exhibitions in a big city. I can expand my knowledge thought them.

Second, a big city has more opportunities for my career. There are many factories and

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firms in all kinds of fields, especially in high-tech field. Since I am a student of computer

science, of course, I prefer to live in a big city.

Finally, a big city has all kinds of entertainment facilities, such as dance bar, club, KTV.

Every young people hope to have a various social life. In a big city, they will have more

choice to spend their spare time, and they can know more people who come from

different culture or background.

Based on all these reasons and details, I think a big city is more attractive than a small

town, especially for young people. So I would live in a big city rather than a small town.

Essay 104 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

To live in a small town, or live in a big city, this is a question for many people. Without a

doubt, both sides have advantages and disadvantages. As far as I am concerned, I prefer

to live in a small town. The reasons are given below.

The most important reason is that the prices of houses in a small town are cheaper than

those in a big city. For example, 2200 square feet house in the Town of Ajax only costs

about CDN$25,000 while the same size house in Toronto costs above CDN$35,000. As a

new immigrant, I do not have enough money to buy an ideal house in the big city. In a

small town, I can use the same amount of money to buy a bigger and more beautiful

house.

Another reason is that I love the fresh air and the quiet environment in a small town. In

fact, there are fewer people in a small town than in a big city. As a result, the number of

vehicles in a small town must be smaller than in a big city. Therefore, the poisonous gas

from these vehicles must be less, and the air must be fresher as well. In addition, there are

not much factories in a small town, thus the noises and exhaust gas are less.

However, there are more working opportunities and better public transportation system in

a big city than in a small town. But in my personal situation, I believe that my husband

and I can get a job everywhere. Moreover, because we have a car, we can drive to

anywhere to do shopping or affairs.

In a word, in spite of the fact that there may be a couple of disadvantages to live in a

small town, I feel that the advantages are more important for me. I can spend less money

on buying a house and enjoy the quiet environment and fresh air. Taking into account of

all above factors, I would like to live in a small town.

Essay 105 Topic 9  Living in a small town vs. a big city

It is true that some people prefer to live in a small town while others prefer to live in a big

city. Since I am a student and since my educational institutes were situated in big cities, it

became a necessity for me to be a part of these cities. This may not be the case when my

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academic demands will be over and entirely depends on the circumstances. I would like

to further illustrate my reasons as follows

No one would deny the fact that it is the need that forces a person to choose his area of

preference for staying. In this era where there is much competition to achieve the very

best every parent would love to be in a big city because the benefits which they derive

from such a place would be much more than what a small town can offer. First priority

will be for a better job, that too in a reputed firm which can offer them high salary to

meet their demands. Such institutions or firms will definitely be in a big city and hence

they would prefer being there. Moreover they will be in a position to look for better areas

of work which might not be possible if they are in a small town. In my case, my father is

working in a reputed Medical College in Kerala and his work has definitely influenced

our stay in a big city like Trivandrum.

Second priority will be their children's education which has now become an inevitable

part. Big cities can provide them with the best educational facilities like schools, colleges,

tuition centers, coaching classes for competitive exams, academic counseling centers etc

which might not be present in a small town. I would not say that small towns do not have

schools or colleges but the wide array of facilities that a big city can offer might not be

available in a small town. Coming to my case, I was fortunate enough to enjoy the

facilities that a city could provide. During my schooling, I used to go by bus which is the

cheapest mode of transportation in our city. Moreover I could benefit myself from the

tuition classes and coaching centers and also I came to know about the different

opportunities that a student has in front of him. Because of all that I could get an

admission Post graduation in a Deemed University in Mumbai and now I am again

enjoying the nicer aspects of life. I would like my children also to enjoy the beauty and

life of big cities.

Next thing which I find very important is the fast and efficient communication facilities

in big cities. The Internet cafes and other related places where one can easily access is

really a boon to the people of big cities. This is one way by which we can communicate

with the rest of the world and browse the recent developments and happenings which is

not only interesting but also informative Its not that they are not present in small towns,

but the adequate numbers and the availability of such places according to our

convenience is a matter of importance. Being a science student, I was fascinated by the

bundles of information that is in store in the different websites and I am happy that I

know how to access and make use of such knowledge we gain from them.

There are also problems when we talk of big cities, like pollution, shortage of living

space etc which might not be a matter of fact in small towns. Moreover it is believed that

those who stay in small towns have better knowledge of their neighbors and they would

help each other in times of necessity. In big cities, where people do not have time to work

or sleep, they are least bothered about their neighbors and their problems.

Once my educational period is over, I might have to stay in a small town, or in a big city.

As I have already mentioned the preference of stay is decided by a large number of

factors. In this world, where everyone is busy after their work to lead a better life, I

personally feel that a persons preference depends on his need, his/her attitude towards

that place, the benefits that he/she receives and last but not the least, personal satisfaction

and mental peace. Of course we cannot deny the fact that certain problems are associated

with both big cities as well as small towns. I have always been benefited by living in big

cities, but would not mind to live in a small town if situation demands. So, I would rather

conclude by highlighting the point that it is not the place that matters but its our way of

living that helps us to be a better person which in turn makes our place a better place to

live in.

Essay 106 Topic 10  Does luck has anything to do with success?

Someone says: when people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do

with success. In my opinion, I agree that success need hard work, but sometimes luck is

important too.

As the old saying: no pains, no gains. Success mainly depends on hard work. When we

talk about some famous people, we all think they are respectable, because we know, at

the back of their success; there is how much hard work. For example, Tomas Addison,

one of the most famous inventors in last century, spent most of his time in his lab. He

often loses in his work and forgets his family and even sleeping or eating. But people all

of the world respect him and remember he for ever, his endeavor bring people a lot of

happiness and convenience. If Addison just sits in his home waiting for luck or magic,

never will he succeed.

Albert Einstein has said that the genius is 99 percent sweeter plus 1 percent luck.

Although luck is secondary, we cannot omit it. In fact, in some extent, luck also plays an

important role. Each people must have heard the story of an apple and Newton, the apple

is Newton's luck, it's the God's gift. Without that apple, may be Newton must spend

more time to think and think. May be in our life, people have this kind of experience. For

example, when you are working on a mathematics problem, you try and try but cannot

get the answer. May be suddenly sometimes, you will think of something or find way,

“aha”, the problem is solved.

Any opinion of only emphasizing on hard work or luck is impartial. Hard work is main

factor; luck can accelerate one's success. So both hard work and luck are important.

Essay 107 Topic 10  Does luck has anything to do with success?

“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. ”

I do not agree with this quotation. Although hard work is the main reason behind success,

luck also plays a big part. Hard work and luck together are the cause of a person's

success.

People work very hard to achieve their goals in life. Nothing in this world can be

accomplished without hard work. I once read in a book that people work day and night to

make their dreams come true. No one can become successful without putting effort into

his/her work. When I was studying for my SAT 2 writing exam, my dad advised me to

practice as much as I could. I wrote essays everyday and worked very hard in improving

my writing style. Later, when I gave the exam I got a score in a high percentile. Hard

work always results in a fruitful outcome.

Although hard work results in success, it also requires a bit of luck. Sometimes, even

hard work does not give a person what he/she wants. I read in the newspaper once about a

10-year old boy who won 10,000 Rupees in Pakistan. Luck can be a big factor behind

success. Before I even thought that success comes from hard work but one incident

changed this belief of mine. When I was in 11th grade, I got an assignment that I had to

give in the next day. I worked the whole day and hardly slept. When I went to school, one

of my friends did her assignment in recess and despite my hard work; she got a higher

grade than me. That is when I learned that hard work is not always the main reason

behind success.

Hard work and luck together create success. Neither of them works alone. Some people

have just luck and some just have the ability of working very hard but in this world

nothing can be gained without the two of them working together.

Essay 108 Topic 10  Does luck has anything to do with success?

“When people succeed it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success”. I

personally agree with this quotation and likewise I believe that whilst hard work is a

characteristic of responsible people, luck is an out way for lazy people. There are many

examples that support this quotation. A reason for which I believe that success arises

after hard work is the fact that the more one works and devotes his time on a process or

subject the better he learns to handle that process or mastering the subject. Thus if

someone is good to his field then others recognize his experience and support him to

success.

Furthermore even if someone manages to stand on a post not due to his qualification but

due to luck he will not be able to respond adequately to the enquiries of the post and so

easily and soon he will quit from that post. Besides if he does not work responsibly and

seriously during his term in the particular post, others will 'vote' against him.

There are a lot of examples that support the quotation above. A first one is that all those

scientists whose theories and works have been recognized, gained a successful fame after

a lot of experiments and researches which require hard work to be done. Also, students

Essay 148 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

Today, in our world, there are many ways of learning. But all these ways can be generally

grouped into two -- learning by oneself and being taught by a teacher. The former could

be further classified into diverse ways of learning which are specific. Reading books,

making experiments and making researches can be cited as examples. This kind of

learning would be what I prefer if I were to choose.

If a teacher was to teach me, he would most likely make my knowledge confined to what

he knows. This means that I will be fully dependent on his knowledge. But if I learn by

myself, I would make my own efforts to gain knowledge. Through this, I could broaden

my knowledge since there is no limit to knowledge gained through practice (effort). For

example in mathematics, if a teacher would show me a method of calculating a problem

and that will become the only method I know to solve that specific problem. But if I solve

the problem myself by the knowledge I gained from other sources, I would be compelled

to search for other easier methods. This may also be connected with memory; you never

forget something you learn through the hard way.

The other reason for my preference is that, if by any chance you come to hate (dislike) your teacher you will without doubt start hating what you're learning as a result you will

deprive yourself of what you want to know. You may dislike your teacher because of the

way he teaches or because of his behavior or something else, but for whatever reason you

hate your teacher, you will obviously lose your enthusiasm for that specific subject matter

he is teaching you.

Essay 149 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

Some people think that it is always better to have a teacher while others believe that they

can learn better by themselves. In my opinion, the best way of learning is always with a

teacher. There are lots of reasons for that but I would like to focus on three of them which

I consider most important.

First of all, teachers can give me reasonable explanations when I do not understand

subject matters. It is always better to have a teacher, whom I can depend on, to solve the

problem or to dispel my confusion. Otherwise, I would learn the subject by heart without

comprehending its real meaning.

Second, since an educational process is difficult people often make mistakes while

exercising or learning. That is way, it is always better to learn with a teacher who will

correct my mistakes and focus my attention on the reasons why I make such.

In addition, dealing with students and assisting them gain higher levels of knowledge

make teachers into people with a great deal of experience and erudition. I think that they

can help me not only manage with difficulties but they can also pass on me a bit of their

wisdom and knowledge.

On the contrary there are those who think that they can learn better by themselves than

with a teacher. The reasons might be that they feel sufficient self-confidence or they do

not need any outer help while learning and exercising.

Besides correcting mistakes and giving different explanations, teachers are valuable

sources of advice and help. That is why, I truly believe that it is always better to have a

teacher when I climb the ladder of success.

Essay 150 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

Teachers are engineers of human souls. A Teacher is a person who spreads knowledge

out among people. Some people claim that they can learn better by themselves than with

a teacher but I do believe that it is always better to have a teacher for people. Among

countless factors to indicate that people can learn better with a teacher, there are three

conspicuous aspects as follows.

In first place, Teachers are professionals who have experienced special academic training

for teaching. They not only know the subject knowledge but also be aware of the special characteristics of learners. We all know that teacher is imperative for younger learners

because children are used to being told what to do. They still do not have ability to study

by themselves. They can learn more and better by direct way of teaching. This is why all

parents want to send their children to good school to receive education because there are

many competent teachers there. In the university, Students also like to learn with teachers

because besides teaching the subject knowledge to students, teacher also can help

students become problem solvers through questioning in classroom.

Another evidence is that adults like to learn with teacher. In modern society, scientific

technology changes with every passing day which needs people keep learning. Otherwise

they will be left behind. Though adults have more freedom in making decision many of

them think that learn with teacher is the efficient way to get knowledge. That is why there

are a variety of adult training classes or programs nowadays. In addition to teach

knowledge teacher also can let the adult student feel more confidence and stick with the

study.

Furthermore even for the older people, they like to learn with a teacher. A saying goes

never to old to learn. For instance, there are two universities just for old people in my

home city in China. My aunt takes a cooking class and a Tai-Chi ( a kind of Chinese

exercise) class after retired. . She always says she cannot make it without teacher.

Indeed, learning by yourself can make it in your own schedule and you do not need to

yield to something you do not like, but the advantages of learning with teacher overweigh

its disadvantages because teacher are trying to get the best they can get and they want us

to be best we can be. It is always better to have a teacher

Essay 151 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

When it comes to the methods of learning, different people hold different ideas. Some

people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. While others

believe that it is always better to have a teacher. As far as I am concerned, I agree with

the latter. There are numerous reasons for my points and I would explore a few of them

here.

In the first place, teachers become teachers because they learn something earlier than we

do. So, they have deeper understanding of those things. And this is good for us who have

no ideas about that. Take the electronic-magnetic field theory for example. This is

difficult for most students to learn. If there is a teacher who tells you what it is like and

how it works, more students will grasp the theory faster than those who have not a

teacher.

In the second place, teachers have their own opinion about a problem. So, if we want to

know a thing clearly, we should better find out what others' ideas are, whether they are

right or fault. Also, we can discuss them to get better known about the problems. Thus,

we could build up our knowledge more firmly. 

Furthermore, having a teacher means to have one to consult with. Everyone would meet

difficulties when learning something. To consult a teacher is a better way out. Of course,

you can go to library to consult the books, but only teachers could discuss with you and

help you find the key.

Taking into account of all factors above, I have no choice but to agree that it is always

better to have a teacher around you when you study.

Essay 152 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

There are various methods for people to study. Some people would like to study with

their teachers, but others believe that it will be better to study alone. Actually, both means

have comparable advantages. Personally, however, I am confident that studying with

teachers is the best way to learn for many reasons.

First of all, teachers can give students their experiences that do not exist in any text book.

Other than academic practice, teachers will teach their students how to work in teams,

how to live with other people in societies, how to handle with stress, etc. These

experiences are sometimes as important as academic knowledge, but students will never

perceive them if they study alone.

Next, teachers can be the consultants for their students. When people study math, for

instance, they will face sooner or later some clues that they cannot find solutions.

Teachers then can play the vital role to help their students get through it thoroughly. If

students study without teachers, can you imagine how much time will be spent on those

problems?

Lastly, teachers can help shape their students' future careers. Teachers will perhaps be

the ones who know their students' academic ability the best. Therefore, they can guide

students to choose careers that exactly fit their ability. For examples, teachers will

encourage students who are good at sciences to be doctors, or who are excellent in math

to be businessmen.

All in all, I strongly believe that advantages of studying with teachers totally supercede

studying alone; teachers will give their experiences, teachers can be good consults, and

teachers can help match their students abilities to careers.

Essay 153 Topic 17  Do you learn better by yourself or with a teacher?

Some people claim that they can learn better by themselves with the help of books and

Internet which has many study materials, whereas having a teacher makes them more rely

on his/her help. However, those who think this way do not realize several beneficial

advantages of having a teacher. Here are a few reasons why I prefer the help of teachers.

 First, whenever we study and read the new topics or subjects, questions regarding those

matters start to appear. At that moment, we need someone to answer those questions and

tell us more details about them. From my own experience, when I was a high school

student, I had a hard time understanding integral calculus. Although I spent a lot of time

studying that particular subject, I couldn't not only catch up with the required assignment

but figure out how to solve the problems by myself. My math teacher pointed out my

mistakes and suggested a systematic and better way to approach this subject. I finally got

a better and deeper understanding of it. Without that help, this would either have taken

too much time or never solved at all.

Another reason why teachers are needed is because they not only convey knowledge to

students but also give them a right direction. For example, most the students who have

just entered into college tend to misuse their freedom e. g. parties, alcoholic drink, and

gambling which may ultimately bring about the failure of their studies and lives.

Moreover, they have a hard time choosing which major fits them and finding whether

they have a natural aptitude for the major or not. A teacher can sometimes contribute

such problems. The teachers could help students budget their time more wisely and also

could counsel their private problems using their own experience including the major

choice and their school record and so on. Even though it ultimately depends on

individuals to choose their own way, taking a teacher's advice would make their

decisions more accurate and right one.

In conclusion, it really relies on students themselves to finally master a certain subject

and make their own way. However, the learning process could be easier and interesting if

there is a proper and continuous feedback from teachers. In addition, by getting advice

from teachers, students might solve their own private problems sensibly such as their

choices of major or GPA strategy. Hence, it is better for students to learn with the help of

the teacher.

Essay 190 Topic 23  Should teenagers work while they are students?

It is true that is some countries teenagers have jobs while they are still students. I support

this idea and believe that it can help the teenager a lot in his present and future life.

Self-reliance is an important lesson of life. People need to learn it at some point of time.

Teenagers who have jobs while they are studying learn to fend for themselves. They may

use the money earned to pay their school fee or may use it as their pocket money. They

learn how difficult it is to earn money. This will make them appreciate the efforts put in

by their parents to support the family.

Teenagers who have part-time jobs while they study get some valuable work experience.

Most of the employers will be appreciative of the work experience an individual has. For

example, if an individual applies for the job of a lecturer in a college and has experience

as a Teaching Assistant in his college, he will certainly have a better chance of getting the

job. Thus, the work experience that the teenagers get while studying will help them to get

a job in their later life.

Sharing of responsibility is something that teenagers will learn when they work part-time

along with their studies. They will learn to share the workload and responsibilities with

their parents and other family members. This will certainly ease the load on their parents

and will help the family as a whole. For instance, if a family has two children who go to

school, parents may feel it difficult to support both of them for their education. In case,

one of them works part-time and supports him self to some extent, the parents can divert

more resources towards the other child and get him proper education. Thus, the family as

a whole is benefited. It may even improve the understanding and coordination between

the siblings.

Thus, in my opinion part-time jobs undertaken by teenagers along with their studies help

them by making them self-reliant and independent. It also makes them more responsible

towards their family and society in general.

Essay 192 Topic 23  Should teenagers work while they are students?

Basic to any understanding of the development of the current education is not only the

study marks the students make but also the practical ability they have in the ever-changing society. In my point of view, it is good for teenagers have jobs while they are

still students.

The most significant reason to support my opinion is the students can put what they have

learned into the usual life so that they can apply it flexibly and freely. For example, a

student is working at the counter of a supermarket. Everyday, he counts the money,

calculates the bills and gives the changes to the customers. In this case, this student will

use the most convenient and considered math method to solve the problem while

working. The way he using makes him have a deeper expression, a more skillful apply

and raise his speed of calculating.

On the other hand, teenagers having jobs while they are still students can widen their

horizons and improve their ability to communicate. If a student has a job, he will

communicate with all kinds of people he meets while working and have the chance to

know some parts of the society that differ from his similar campus. During the working

time, this student will communicate with not only teachers, schoolmates but also workers,

drivers, managers and the like, whom he probably cannot see in the campus. And then, he

learns different ways to communicate with different people and can get along well with

the all kinds of people. His ability to communicate will improve effectively and

efficiently. Even more, he will learn something new for him by knowing the work style,

job background and so on of the people so that he knows more than the one has no jobs.

In a conclusion, I truly believe that it is dramatically good for teenagers have jobs while

they are still students. Because it is natural, logic and make the students have a more

meaningful and colorful life by touching the current society.

Essay 219 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

People have been living on the Earth for thousands of years. Human activity influences

the Earth. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity. Others

feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. In my opinion, the earth is

being damaged by human activity. There are many statements supporting my opinion.

Human activity has damaged natural environment and almost exhausted natural

resources. Modern industries need more and more resources, including minerals, fuels and water. So we are facing the serious problems such as the lack of fuels and water.

Ecological balance is being damaged because factories occupy many places where

animals and plants live. More and more buildings are constructed and forests are

becoming less and less. If we cannot recognize these problems and solve them soon, we

would finally lose the environment suitable for us to live in.

Another serious problem is "the greenhouse effect." Human activities decrease forests

and increase the usage of fuels so that carbon dioxide is being output more and more and

there are not enough plants to absorb it. The greenhouse effect is more obvious in recent

years. Due to the effect, icebergs in the South and North Pole is melting and the ocean

level becomes higher than before. I am worried about the cities nearby the oceans and

hope scientists can find an effective method to eliminate the greenhouse effect.

Although we have advanced machines and our life seems to be more comfortable than

before, we have less chances to approach the nature and limited space to live in. The

cities are becoming bigger and bigger. If we want to have a picnic with our friends, we

have to drive a long distance to find an open space. In fact, the skyscrapers and factories

are damaging the spaces for human activities.

From the above statements, we can conclude that human activities bring the Earth many

damages. Fortunately people have recognized the problem and I believe that the Earth

will become a better place to live with our ceaseless efforts to protect the environment.

Essay 220 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

When it comes to the issue of the relationship between human beings and the Earth, some

people suggest that the Earth is being impaired by humans, while others maintain that

men have made the Earth to be a better place to live. As far as I am concerned, the latter

point of view carries more weight.

In the first place, in the modern society, we usually do not have to worry about how to

survive, or in other words, to continue our lives. However, in ancient times when there

was virtually no man-made equipment, life was much harder than what it is now. If

creatures in the world did not know how to build houses, or did not know how to obtain

fire, it would be very hard to survive in the arduous environment. With the inventions of

men, we can now have lives of much high quality. For instance, most people are not able

to acquire enough food to survive, but also can have almost any food they want at

different times of year because of man-made greenhouses and refrigerators. In short,

human creations have provided plentiful recourses for living things so that we now can

live much better.

In the second place, creations of men enable people to go to most places in the world,

thus making peoples' lives much more interesting. A case in point is that, with the

inventing of automobiles and airplanes, people now travel to most places to experience

more things in their lives, although it was substantially impossible for anyone to travel this long distance before the advent of these inventions. Because of a variety of

inventions by humans, the Earth is becoming a more and more interesting place to live

because we can go a lot of places in a much shorter time.

In the third place, although human activity may have caused some problems for the Earth,

the environmental problem, for example, but humans are trying to looking for effective

solutions to these problems.

In conclusion, although human activity may have some drawbacks, its advantages far

outweigh its disadvantages, because human technology allows us to acquire many things

we want, and our lives is of more and more interest and convenience with the use human

technology.

Essay 221 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity. Others feel that

human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. Which ones are right? After

pondering it from several aspects, personally, I totally agree that the Earth is being

harmed by human activity.

From wood to iron, from coal to petroleum, human need more and more resource to

support their development. Our planet gives us everything we need, but natural resource

is not endless. People deforest grown trees without planting young trees. Soon more and

more forests are deforested and gradually turn into desert.

The population increases quickly. There are more people than ever, living longer than

ever. For example, today there are over ten million people in a big city. What a

tremendous number! To feed millions of people, more fields are needed. To hold the

growing population, cities extend a lot. Large population makes the Earth overburden.

Human activity also produces a lot of pollution. Factories dump waste to into water. Also

more and more exhaust air is given out. White pollution can be found everywhere. Noise

can be heard here and there. What a bad condition! All of these must harm the Earth.

From all we discussed above, we can see that human activity really harm the Earth. We

must take action to heal the Earth, for our home, for you and me.

Essay 222 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

I believe that the earth is being harmed by human activity even though we live more

convenient than before. For centuries, people keeping on changing their natural

environment to have better life. However, all these make great damages to the Earth.

The most obvious damage is the decreasing of the forests. In china, many areas in

mountains and are used for farming lands. Lots of trees are cut down for building. The result is deserts occupy more place in north, while there are more floods in south in

summer. The second damage is the pollution. Specifically in large cities, factories and

automobiles make air full of dust and mist. Even in midnight I can hear the noise of car

running on the way. I remember when I was a little girl the river is so clear that we

children often jumped into it after class. But now it is so dirty that nobody wants to touch

it. We often miss the blue sky, beautiful river, flourish trees and flowers. How pity it is if

we can only find them in dreams.

Some might argue people have made great progresses in the modern society. One can

travel the entire world in several days by taking airplane. Mother can hear her son's voice

by telephone and fell free about his health who worked faraway. Yet, natural, the most

beautiful and magical thing in the world, is damaged as a cost of all the modern

technologies.

In sum, I concur that we should cherish our environments. Changing our life is important,

but be care for mountains, lakes, forests where we live with everyday.

Essay 224 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

 When it comes to the issue whether the Earth is being harmed by human, different people

hold different point of views due to their past experiences. If I were faced with this issue,

I would probably say that human activities have harmed the earth. In the following

discussion, I would like to present few of the important reasons to support my view point.

The most important reason is that human has polluted the Earth since the industrial

revolution. For example, we produce millions of cars each year in the past century just to

grant the demand for consumers. Every family in North America has at least one car and

some of big families even have four or five cars. The carbon dioxide produced by all

these cars every year is one of the main sources of air pollution. In some big cities, the

color of the sky has turned from blue to gray. Oil leakages from the ships during

transportation pollute the ocean and kill animals living in it. Factories release untreated

toxic water into the environment, which kill wildlife. Do not you think the examples

quoted above are very persuasive?

Over exploring resources on the Earth harms the Earth is another head and chief reason

that I have chosen to put here. As we all know that many resources provided by the earth

such as coal, oil, and other mines are finite. If we use them wisely, it can support human

for an unlimited period of time. But according to a recent report, we can only use them

for another 50 years with the current rate of exploring. We are taking them out of the

underground way faster than we should. We are damaging the Earth by attacking its

natural resources. If you can understand this, you can understand my viewpoint more

deeply.

However, some human activities have tried to make the earth a better place. For example,

we have planted trees in the city to help carbon dioxide absorption; we have created

programs to save endangered animals. Nevertheless, we take more from the Earth than

we give to the Earth, so the most striking conclusion is obvious.

To sum up, given all the reasons discussed above, we can safely reach the conclusion that

human activities have harmed the Earth. In fact, not only I think this is true, if you have

known more about our current horrible environment, you would agree with me as well.

Essay 225 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

Nowadays our Earth faces a number of serious problems, such as the environment

pollution, the increasing population, the fatal effects of nuclear weapons, and so on. So

some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity. But as far as I am

concerned that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live and also makes somenegative effects in this process. My arguments for this point are listed as follows. 

Even though we face so many crises, no one can deny that Earth is more suitable for

human habitation. That is the result of the efforts of generations of people. If without that,

we might also live in caves and eat the crude food just like wild animals. If that is true,

we must have no time and energy to think over the problems of the Earth because we have to look for food and avoid becoming the food of other animals. At that state,

whether the Earth were harmed is not important for human because some certain crisis

can annihilate the total population, such as some infectious disease or the a change of

climates. 

It is inevitable to produce some positive aspect functions when human are struggle to

improve the survive abilities and from the experiences of history we also have make great

effort to resolve this kinds of problems. For example, most of people hope to limit the

scope of nuclear weapons and the protection of environment is accepted by almost every

one. Most of problems are controlled by ourselves and some of them have the hope to be

resolved in years. We are finding the balance between the development and the protection

of our Earth. So it is unnecessary to deny the advancement of human. 

For the reasons presented above, we admit that there are some problems in the process of

the human development, but those problems are resolving and as a whole we make the

Earth a better place to live. Human evolved in the mode of continuing to correct their

mistakes and making a better progress.

Essay 226 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

No one can deny the fact that the earth is being impacted by human activity more and

more, as the development of science and technology. There are two views to the

impaction. Some people believe that the earth is being harmed by human activity, and

others feel that human activity makes the earth a better place to live. When it comes to

me, it seems that we cannot tell which one is more reasonable without some close

investigation, because they can be concluded from different reasons and examples.

Afterward, I will explain my opinion about it.

Everyone know that as the development as the progression of the human civilization, the

earth is becoming a garbage bin with all of the waste being produced, a desert with more

and more forest being destroyed and a tomb with so many spices of animals being killed

out. Only one of these three tragedies is enough to support the argument that the earth is

being damaged by human activity. But let us get down to fundamentals and agree that

everyone who supports this view is not unarmed in the wild with the fear of being preyed

by beasts, and is not naked in the blizzard. They are after all enjoying the modern

civilization.

So, on the other hand, human activity indeed makes the earth a better place to live, if I

can say so. For example, we construct houses to live in, make food to feed ourselves,

make clothes to keep warm and so on. If it were not for human activity, few of us can live

on the original earth.

If all of those reasons are contemplated, I will accept both of the views organically. After

all the human activity is the fundamental difference between the human beings and

animals, and the human civilization will never progress without it. But if out activity does not stand to the order of the nature, we will sure do harm the earth.

Essay 227 Topic 29  Does human harmed the Earth or make it a better place to live?

Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity while others feel

that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. In my opinion, Earth is being

harmed by human activity such as deforestation; harmful chemicals produced which

damage the ozone layer and various types of pollution.

Deforestation is one of the main factors contributing to Earth's damage. People cut down

trees, which results in lack of oxygen. In addition, it destroys the shelters of the animals

that live in the trees. I saw a documentary on television once, which talked about how

deforestation was destroying the beauty of our Earth and harming the poor animals for

whom the trees are home. Deforestation not only reduces our oxygen but it also is the

cause of animals becoming extinct.

The ozone layer is a very important part of the Earth because it prevents our Earth from

the harmful rays of the sun. Due to the harmful chemicals produced by people, an hole

has been found in our ozone layer. Consequently this hole has led to cancer becoming

common among people because of the harmful rays. These harmful chemicals referred to

as CFCs are causing destruction to our Earth. Air sprays, body sprays, whiteners and

many others contain CFCs, which are a big problem for our Earth. If people do not

control these harmful chemicals, our Earth will be totally destroyed.

Pollution has always caused damage to our Earth. Air pollution, water pollution and

many others have harmed our Earth. The fumes from the transportations fall as acid rain

later destroying the beauty of our Earth. The waste thrown in the oceans kills the marine

life. Pollution is one of the main factors, which destructs our Earth everyday.

Our Earth is becoming a catastrophe because of the way humans have been treating it.

Dangerous chemicals, cutting down trees and pollution is finishing the Earth day by day.

If this continues, then there will be no place for any of us to live and enjoy life.

Essay 353 Topic 62  What do you want most in a friend?

I think what I want most in a friend is some one who is reliable. There is two reasons:

first, I think a reliable person can be trusted, then, I think whenever I have trouble, I can

rely on him, he will be sure to help me a lot.

First of all, as a friend of mine, he must be reliable, so that I can trust him. I think friends

are the ones who share secrets with me. I must make sure that he is reliable, then I can

tell my even the deepest secret in my heart, may be the skeleton in the cupboard. Well, I

am just kidding, but I do think that being reliable is the most important factor of a friend.

Imagine that once you told your secrets to your friend, and you found in the following

day that everybody in the school was talking about your secret----not a secret any more--howwould you feel?

It's such a horrible thing,is not it? Besides your huge anger, the only thing you could do is to regret that you didn't choose a reliable friend. Now you can see how important choosing a reliable friend is.

Secondly, a reliable friend is always ready to help you whenever you are in trouble.

There is an old saying that _ friend in need is a friend indeed?which is very meaningful.

That is what a reliable friend does. You can always rely on him. We can say that a reliable friend is a true friend. One is lucky if he has even one reliable friend in his life.Not too many words are needed for a reliable friend to help you, just one sentence thankyou, my friend?is enough and you needn't think hard in the pay back because that is not necessary. That's the reason why I see reliability as the most important factor when I

choose my friends.

A reliable person can be trusted and relied on---that's the two reasons why I think reliability is what I want most in a friend.

Essay 397 Topic 72  Does grades encourage students to learn?

When it comes to the issue about the effect of grades, different people have different

ideas. Some people suggest the grades stimulate the students to work hard, while others

maintain the opposite view. As far as I am concerned, the former point of view carries

more weight. I agree that the grade system is good on account of the following reasons.

First of all, grades can help the students see their situation clearly and recognize the

deficiency, therefore they can improve themselves. For example, after a period of time of

study, a freshman thinks he has mastered all the textbooks, but the result of the test

reveals he is wrong. Consequently, he will spend more time on his study.

Second point to take into account is that everyone has the completive consciousness in

this competing society. Students who get lower grades will feel uncomfortable and losing

face. As a result, they will decrease the time spending on sports and entertainments in

order to achieve higher grades.

Last but not least, good grade is the symbol of success, and scholarships will be awarded

to the best ones. Therefore all the students will work hard for being recognized as the

excellent ones.

However, just as the proverb goes, _ coin has two sides? Those who take the opposite view are partly reasonable in that the grades may hurt the student's self-respect.

Given the factors I outlined, we can easily conclude, generally speaking, grades can

increase students' enthusiasm for studying.

Essay 398 Topic 72  Does grades encourage students to learn?

When it comes to the issue about the effect of grades, different people have different

ideas. Some people suggest the grades stimulate the students to work hard, while others

maintain the opposite view. As far as I am concerned, the former point of view carries

more weight. I agree that the grade system is good on account of the following reasons.

First of all, grades can help the students see their situation clearly and recognize the

deficiency, therefore they can improve themselves. For example, after a period of time of

study, a freshman thinks he has mastered all the textbooks, but the result of the test

reveals he is wrong. Consequently, he will spend more time on his study.

Second point to take into account is that everyone has the completive consciousness in

this competing society. Students who get lower grades will feel uncomfortable and losing

face. As a result, they will decrease the time spending on sports and entertainments in

order to achieve higher grades.

Last but not least, good grade is the symbol of success, and scholarships will be awarded

to the best ones. Therefore all the students will work hard for being recognized as the

excellent ones.

However, just as the proverb goes, "A coin has two sides". Those who take the opposite

view are partly reasonable in that the grades may hurt the student's self-respect.

Given the factors I outlined, we can easily conclude, generally speaking, grades can

increase students' enthusiasm for studying

Essay 399 Topic 72  Does grades encourage students to learn?

Marks is a very important thing for all the students, no matter the students in high school

or university. But, I do not think grades(marks)encourage students to learn. The reasons

are as below.

Some of teachers believe that grades encourage students to learn or spend more time on

study, but I do not think that is a good idea. When I was in China, my teacher making our

marks in order from the highest to the lowest and published in the classroom to show all

the students and parents. However, it seams no one learn more or spend more time force

on some subjects than before. On another hand, it makes students feel sad when they get

bad mark and sometime the students will not like study anymore because the low mark.

 Besides that, in my opinion, learning is a personal thing. When the students interest in

some special area, they will pay more attention on that. If the students do not like it, thwill lose their interest and get bad mark. For example, when I was in high school in

China, I hated chemistry very much. I had never care about my mark in chemistry. Even I

get very low mark in chemistry, I never thought I should do more practice in chemistry or

pay more attention in chemistry class. The reason is I do not like, so I do not care about

it.

In addition, marks just a thing to check how is study going in the past. Students just can

learn what they did not learn very well in the past few months. The past things are all

gone. Why the students still worry about it? There is no reason for that, so there is no

reason for marks can encourage students to learn.

In conclusion, grades or marks could not encourage students to learn.

Essay 400 Topic 72  Does grades encourage students to learn?

Over millennia, the grades from tests or examinations have been using to evaluate the

students' performance, although many people debate that it may neglect students'

abilities outside the textbook. However, we cannot find a sound method to replace it. As a

result, I personally agree with the statement for the following reasons.

To begin with, the grades are the results through fair competition. Students gain their

deserved grades after reading over the designated contents. The result reflects their

understanding of the knowledge in class and the grades give students a chance to inspect

what they have learned. Whether he gets high scores or not, at least he knows his

deficiency through the fault.

Secondly, grades can give students the sense of achievement, which is the biggest

motivation for learning. Studies show that confident students will learn better than others.

If students constantly maintain good grades, he will study harder and harder. For those

who usually do not get good grades, they also have a chance to reverse from the

adversities if they study harder.

Last but not least, grades develop a responsible attitude for students, because they must

bear the failed results due to his idleness and distraction. By comparing with their

counterparts, they not only know the reality they face, but learn how to catch up from

behind, because we know, sometimes, the frustration gives us more than success.

From the reasons above, we can easily conclude that grades encourage the students to

study. An old saying said _o pain, no gain. ?Good grades are the reasonable results of

hard work. We must keep asking ourselves not whether we seize good grades, but

whether we study hard.

Essay 401 Topic 72  Does grades encourage students to learn?

Many people in the world share a belief that grades make students work hard. I agree

with the above statement because I believe that high grades are more helpful in getting a

bright future.

One of benefits of the high grade is that it promotes a learner's interest. Interest is the

best motivation to encourage students to learn. If a learner has a good score in English, he

will find that English is a beautiful language. For example I love to learn math, because it

brings me happiness when I get a high score in a math exam. When I went to university, I

select mach as my major.

The second reason is that schools give us a chance to learn knowledge, why not try our

best to get it. In our lives these knowledge has important effect on our mind which need

be wise by a by. In addition, self-credit may be instruct by good marks. It is also

important to our life.

A further solid argument for the high grade is that it means a good future career. Many

companies would rather hire students who are with high grades.

As far as I am concerned, I come to the notion that there are main reasons why I support

that grades encourage students to learn. Firstly, high scores spring learner' interests.

Secondly, students get self-credit through it. Furthermore, A good job may wait these

students who have high marks.

Essay 402 Topic 73  Has computer made life easier?

Some people believe that computers provide easier and more convenient lives for them.

In their opinion, computers help them surf Internet and share information. They may

communicate directly by E. mail. But others hold that computers have made life more

complex and stressful and they point out that computers bring many bad effects to human

beings, such as information security problem because of hacking attack and

environmental pollution because of irradiation. As far as I concerned, I prefer the first

opinion rather than the second view.

My opinion comes from following three aspects. First of all, computer made life more

efficient than before. For example, people might access websites, gain a lot of valuable

information and contact each other around the world. Secondly, computer made life more

relax and easier. Computers provide variety kinds of games and people could enjoy and

relax from them everyday. Finally, compute help people solve many complicated

problem by software, such as investment and finance. Therefore, people's life becomes

more simple and convenient.

However, just as what other people say that computers give us some negative effects in

the meantime. For example, Irradiation does harm for our bodies and eyes, so we cannot

make people seat too long in front of computers. Hacking is a really trouble, and we are supposed to enhance computer control and technology.

In general, computers give people an easier and convenient life. Although there exists

some bad effects of computers as mentioned above. We are supposed to do our best to

solve the problems and pay more attention on their good effects. I believe that our society

will benefit more from them in the future.

Essay 403 Topic 73  Has computer made life easier?

It is a widely controversial issue about the function of the computers. Some people

suggest that computers have made life easier and more convenient, while others maitain

that computers have made life more complex and stressful. As far as I am concerned, the

former point of view carries more weight.

I take this positive view because of the following reasons. First of all, computers link

people with the outer world. Using the computers, people can enter into the Internet

world in which almost everything exists. It is possible for people to buy some

commodities, read books and even watch movies on line. For example, a person can

purchase anything he demands from the shopping center in the net, all he needs to do is

just only knocking at the keyboard at home, the commodity will be brought to him.

Second point to take into account is that computers can finish the large calculating

process quickly. By inputting the properly procedures into the computers in advance,

people can deal with heavy burden in a few minutes and the results the computers give

are definitely right.

Last but not least, many tasks are charged with computers, the saved people can involve

in other meaningful jobs.

However just as the English proverb says,_ coin has two sides? those who take the

opposite view are partly reasonable that the high speed the computers bring can increase

people's life pace.

Given the factors I outlined, we can easily conclude, generally speaking, computers bring

more conveniences and easiness.

Essay 404 Topic 73  Has computer made life easier?

The information technology has developed so fast that computers, which were completely

unknown decades ago, have stepped into almost every household in the world and

brought deep impact to the way people work, live and entertain. However, like the saying

goes-every coin has two sides, computers have also brought some trouble to people.

 As far as work and business are concerned, computers have brought revolutionary change

to our traditional practices. It greatly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of our

work and it is also due to them that E-commerce; E-banking is made available. For

example, because of them, there is no need for you to queue in the shopping mall as the

shopping cart and goods are just one click away in front of you. What is more about

computer is that it makes possible to do two or more things at one time. You could

communicate with your friends and do shopping or playing games or watching movies

simultaneously.

However, computers do have a lot of disadvantages which we shall consider. First, they

are machines which are not infallible. Virus could easily spread out through computers

and cause chaos, which destroys all the data which has been stored in them or make some

fatal mistakes to business or work. Secondly, though E-commerce facilitates our life,

computers encourage credit fraud or ID fraud, which means someone else could pretend

our identity and the machine could not differentiate. Last but not least, we have no

control over the content on computers, which might expose unhealthy content to children

and seriously affect their development.

Though discussed above, I hold the idea that the advantages brought by computers far

outweigh their disadvantages. As long as we could use them wisely, like control certain

website to be browsed to children, use anti-virus protection and encryption code, we

could make them useful to the greatest advantage of human kind.

Essay 417 Topic 77  Should boys and girls go to separate schools?

We live in the same society where whether boys or girls, men or women are attracted by

each other for their differences and can get spiritual satisfaction through communications,

it is natural demand.

To let boys and girls attend separate schools obeys the nature itself. Some people may

consider that it can let them concentrate on their study and thus benefit for them. This

kind of thought comes from juvenile problems, that is either girls or boys cannot deal

with their relations in good ways during their teen ages and eventually lead to bad results.

In order to avoid these problems, they think they should do like this to apart them from

each other, but what is the consequence? Everyone knows it is not a good way to resolve

the case because it violates natural rules. Then what is the best way comply with the

human natural demand? To let students know what they want to know and teach them

correct ways to handle matters and help them come through together, it is active to face

problems. When problems come, we should face courageously not hide.

We separate boys and girls by different schools, why we do not separate men and

women, now that sooner or later they will work or live together, why not let them learn

how to contact with each other early? Either boys or girls have their own characteristics;

it is fun to find something different and can learn from others. In summary, in accordance

with natural rules and to find more fun in our daily life can make people especially boys

and girls more flourishing and more vigorous.

Essay 436 Topic 84  Has Internet provided a lot of valuable information or caused

problems?

Some people believe that access to huge information through the Internet creates serious

problems such as Internet pornography spreading and software piracies. Consequently,

they deny the use of this new technology. However, in my opinion, the Internet provides

people with lots of valuable information, and its advantages greatly outweigh its negative

affects.

Admittedly, some people use the Internet to make profits by spreading unhealthy

pornography. These activities harm the growth of teenagers without correct knowledge

and social experience. Some people even intercept personal information about credit

cards, and then consumes carelessly in the Internet business shops. This greatly damages

the business trade on the Internet concerning security. Nevertheless, many countries are

cooperating together to control Internet crimes. Many new laws have been enacted to

protect people's privacy and security.

The Internet technology is improving our living and working styles. We used to read

news from newspapers or television, but now we can quickly and vividly obtain news we

are interested through Internet by subscribing to Internet news services. We can work at

home or in another city and simultaneously keep close contact with our managers and

colleagues through email. Shopping no longer needs us wandering in traditional stores,

because we can do it conveniently through Internet stores. Looking for information

become so easily that we just need to type in keywords and let the computer to search for

us through the World Wide Web.

Clearly the negative affects of the Internet are relatively small compared with its positive

benefits. We need to take suitable measures to limit its harmful influence, and make the

best of this new technology.

Essay 437 Topic 84  Has Internet provided a lot of valuable information or caused

problems?

As many new technological inventions and modern innovations The Internet has many

advantages and disadvantages. I would agree with those who consider that the Internet

provides people with a lot of valuable information. On the other hand, I would not argue with the rest who think that access to so much information may create problems.

It is a fact that the Internet has changed our lives tremendously. It is a whole miracle how

people have access to the global world twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three

hundred sixty-five days a year. We can find and learn almost everything with only one

click of the mouse on the screen.

Thanks to the Internet, nowadays, people are not only better informed but also their

abilities to communicate with the entire world become unlimited. It is truly hard for me to

imagine how the mankind would advance without these uncountable bits of information.

Unfortunately, people who think that access to so much information creates problems are

generally correct. Since we live in the Information Age many people have access

provided by the Internet to our personal deals. What is more, the Internet brought to life a

new kind of criminals called 'hackers'. We all well know how many problems such

people can create only within a day to the world communications. Furthermore, any

computer program can protect our private life completely, as we are already a part of the

global virtual world.

There are many other examples in favor or against both points of view. I cannot generally

agree or disagree with any of them because I am thoroughly aware that as the Internet

provides people a lot of valuable information and allows them to communicate freely

with each other as such free access often creates problems to all of us.

As many things in life the Internet can be either harmful or beneficial. I hope that its

advantages will outweigh its disadvantages in the forthcoming future.

Essay 449 Topic 88  Has telephone and email made communication less personal?

Some people argue as if it is a general truth that some modern instruments such as

telephones and email have made communication between people less personal.

Superficially, it seems to be a sound saying, however, I do not think this view can hold

water. A close inspection of these arguments would reveal how flimsy they are. There are

numerous reasons why this is so, and I would explore only a few of most important ones

here.

The undeniable deficiency in this remark is that it is negligent of the bare fact that

telephone can cut the distance between two cities short. For instance, there is a couple

who have to be separate just because of their works or some other reasons. They cannot

meet everyday, but they could share the happiness or sadness with each other by making

a call. Obviously, telephones could strengthen their love no matter where they are, and no

matter what difficulty they met. Just calling, everything will do better.

Also, it is arbitrary to judge that the view I argued is correct according only to the excuse

I mentioned in the above paragraph. As everybody know, it takes at least one day to

deliver the letters from one area to another area through post office. Sometimes, we need

to let the letter reach the goal region as soon as possible. In this case, email plays a

important role when considering the efficiency. Just in one or two second after you

clicking the button, the message will fly to the destination. It is no difficult to see which

one is more convenient.

I would probably not be too kindly disposed to the idea that writing letter is not

important. Nobody can deny that writing letter is a traditional method to communicate the

feeling from one person to another. On the paper, the receiver is able to touch the

handwriting, it cannot be instead of email. There is another advantage of letter. It is more

available to get a pen and a piece of paper, no matter whether there is an electrical power.

While it is true that the argument I disagree hold a little bit of water, I think that

telephones and email can contribute more beneficial things to the communication

between people, especially those who have a long distance from others. Given all the

factors I outlined, in my opinion, I will always live in the same world as those who

oppose to the title.

Essay 450 Topic 88  Has telephone and email made communication less personal?

I disagree that telephones and email have made communication between people less

personal. New communication methods, like telephone and email, are different with old

communication like face to face or send a letter. Telephones and email make people more

close each other. They can save people's time, convenience and make people contact

easily.

 Telephone and email can help people clear and quick communication. In the past, people

spend a lot of time to wait for their relative or manager's message which might be

important from far distance such as a new strategy form a manager, a dangerous disease

message form relatives. When people get their relative or their supervisor's message, they

are also hard to respond the answers. Now, people can depend on telephone and email to

communicate and get answer.

Telephones and email can help people contact more easily, so they can spend more time

to communication. Have you ever get some status like your good friend need to move to

other city to work or study, or maybe you have friends who acquaint with you in a trip,

and they are from other countries. For those conditions, the better ways we can keep our

friendship is go by telephone and email because telephone and email can make people

contact easily and communicate frequently.

Telephone and email makes people communication more convenience. In Chinese, we

have an idiom say that neighbors are helpful than far relatives. The reason explains easily

because the relatives are live too far for people to contact and communicate. Now, every

problem is resulted by telephone and email, telephone and email is the most common

tools for people to contact and communicate. For instance, my mother has four sisters,

and they live in different city. My mother almost talks with their sister every night by

telephone. Also they use email to share their experiences.

Telephone and email can help people clear and quick communication, more easy contact,

and communication more convenience. According for three reasons, I disagree that

telephones and email have made communication between people less personal.

Essay 451 Topic 88  Has telephone and email made communication less personal?

With increasing developed long distance communication techniques, people become

more dependants on telephone and email to contact with other persons other than face to

face talk. Some people feel afraid that such trends will make communication less

personal. However, other people insist that it is not a problem, because email and

telephone provide life with more convenient. I think that both the two sorts of opinions

have their own advantages and disadvantages.

On the one hand, email and telephone actually cut down personal associations not only in

daily life, but also in the work. For example, in modern business, email and telephone

replace traditional mail acting as main communication way for buyers and sellers. A

contract and trade can be accomplished even without face-to-face talk. It promotes the

efficient of work through saving travel time and labor cost. While some people,

especially those who not live with parents, always just call their parents other than go

home. To some extend, it decreases the time for them to get together with their family. In

a world, new techniques decrease personal talk, benefiting business with low cost, but cut time that people spend with their family.

On the other hand, email and telephone are furnishing people more chances to

communicate with outside world and broaden their association scope. Through email and

telephone, people can freely and timely talk and write to other ones who live faraway. In

transnational company, market manager who live in North America can accurately grasp

the market situations of European or Asia through a email or telephone report. The

impossible communications before are turned into reality, which to some extend,

promoting personal association and communication. To those people who live far from

their hometown, new technique give them chance to talk with their family and friends

through telephone frequently or email. Especially new trends of development market

email more personalized, which can attach a video file or picture files. As a result, their

relationships are continuously enhanced through such approaches.

From what have been discussed above, the beneficiations and drawbacks of the use of

telephone and email are weighted. Even though new communication methods cut sompersonal communication, it contributes to worldwide development, such as in the global

business and trading; at the same time, it tightly connected the whole world together.

People who live far from home will not feel alone if they own telephone and email.

Therefore, I think that telephone and email, strengthen personal connection other than

decrease it.

Essay 490 Topic 96  The best way of reducing stress

Almost stresses and difficulties of modern life are caused by high density of working

when people face to hard problems in daily working. It seems to me that the best ways to

reduce the stress is playing sports to relax and think wisely to find the best solution to

overcome the difficulties.

According to me, playing sports is the best way to relax and release the stress. When you

get the stress it means that your body is tired and your brain is no longer sober. In that

case playing sports gives you not only good physical health but also sober mind.

Moreover, playing sports help you extricate yourself from negative thinking because

when you focus in the game you always think positive therefore you will get fresh mental

powers. In my case, whether I feel stressed or not, I always play my favorite sports at the

weekend. In summer I choose swimming, in winter I choose table tennis or badminton.

To me, playing sports at the weekend helps me free all the strains of the passing week

and give me more power for the coming week.

Along with the way that I have mentioned above, in order to get out of the difficulties,

one more thing you should do is to think wisely and try to find the best solution for hard

problem that you are facing to. When getting into hard problems, people tend to work

continuously for very long time without a break and they think with high density of

working will help them escape the hard situation. They are wrong, because the more they

are tired the less their brain is intelligent. In my opinion, in that case they should reduce

their work and think in another way before continue. For example, they had better discuss

and share this problem with other friends and co-workers, more people have more ideas

and the best idea will help them to solve the hard problem.

Taking all above discussions into account, it seems very clear that playing sports is the

most effective way for combating stress and thinking wisely is the most positive way to

solve the difficulties.

Essay 495 Topic 96 

There are many different ways for relaxing yourself from the chores that you have to face

everyday. Each person has his own style. For me, I like to relax myself by travel to

several tourist places in weekend that is not very far from the city where I live. raveling is

one of the easiest way to relax myself from tedious, disorderly and contentious life in the

modern city. Advance preparation is really simple, and I follows these steps when I wants

to travel. Choosing what kind of place you would like to go is the first step. Although,

there are many types of tourist places in my country, Thailand, such as ancient temples,

beautiful beaches in Andaman Sea, and ranges of mountains, I prefer a journey to touch

the exquisite nature, because I like standing at the peak of the mountain, seeing the dawn

of the sun, diving to see coral reefs. After that, planning what places you will go is more

important step because it can safe much time. For example, if I have to stay at the five

star resort one night, the advance reservation is necessary. Finally, preparing the essential

items that I think it is proper is also crucial, because I will be upset if I forget something

that is indispensable such as swimming suit when I go to the beach. Moreover, an

adventure is a fun and warm thing, because I can enjoy my leisure time with my family,

my friends, my colleagues and also my customers. For instance, I often travel by driving

a car to the destination with my friend; therefore during the time on car my old friend and

I talk together in many topics, because we have not time to talk with each other as much

as in the past. It is so blissful that why I like to take my time with the challenging

adventure. Additionally, when I trips altogether with my family, it also make my

relationship between members of my family and me warm. In brief, one of many ways

that you can relax yourself is traveling. Not only it is very easy to do that, but it also

make me fun with my lovely father, mother, mates or colleagues. However, there are

many types of recreations that can make you fun also. It depends on your styles.

SAVING ENERGY

Change a Light, Change the World

We really can "Change the World" with just one light bulb. The key is that the more people that take this step, the more we can change the world.

Fight the Light!

Don't leave lights on when no one is in the room. If you are going to be out of the room for more than five minutes, turn off the light.

If you know of a light that everyone forgets to turn off, make a sticker or a sign to hang next to the switch that says "Lights Out!" or "Don't Forget!"

Where possible, use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Those funny-looking bulbs produce the same amount of light by using 1/4 of the electricity. Plus, they last for years and years without burning out.

There's one light bulb that firefighters in Livermore, California, never turn off. It uses very little energy and has been burning for 101 years! Find out more about the Centennial Bulb,

Don't Leave Things Turned On

Turn off the TV when no one is watching it. The same goes for computers, radios and stereos - if no one using it, turn it off. Turn off all the appliances at the surge protector/control strip - that four- or six-plug extension chord that you plug all your computer things into. Some devices, like modems or other networking boxes are drawing small amounts of power all the time. Check with your folks first, but the best thing to do is turn them ALL off at the surge protector.

It's a Matter of Degrees!

In warm weather, the thermostat at home should be set at 78 degrees. (Don't do this, of course, if it will cause health problems for anyone in your family.) When no one is home, set the thermostat at 85 degrees. That way, you'll reduce the need for air conditioning and you will save energy. If you have ceiling fans or other fans, turn them on. The blowing air can make you feel 5 degrees cooler, without running the family's air conditioner. Fans use a lot less electricity than air conditioners!

In cold weather, wear warm clothing and have your thermostat set to 68 degrees or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. When you go to sleep at night, set the thermostat back to either 55 degrees, or turn it off. When you leave home for an extended time, set the thermostat at 55 degrees or turn it off, too. That way, your family can save from 5 percent to 20 percent on your heating costs. (Don't do this, of course, if it will cause health problems for anyone in your family.)

Don't Heat - or Cool - the Great Outdoors!

Americans use twice as much energy as necessary to heat their homes. That accounts for a lot of wasted energy!

If you have a fireplace, close the damper when you don't have a fire burning. An open fireplace damper can let 8 percent of heat from your furnace escape through the chimney! In the summer, an open fireplace damper can let cool air escape. It's like having a window open!

Make a map of your home, and mark all the windows, heating vents, and outside doors. Take a ribbon and hold it up to the edges of the doors and windows. If the ribbon blows, you've found a leak! Ask Mom or Dad to seal the leak with caulk or weatherstripping.

Think about your curtains. Keeping the curtains closed on cold, cloudy days helps block the cold outside air from getting inside. Also, keeping the curtains closed on very hot days keeps the hot air out!

In the Bedroom

Turn off your electric blanket when you aren't in bed.

Don't leave on your computer, TVs, radios or games that use electricity when you're not using them.

In the Bathroom

Wasting water wastes electricity. Why? Because the biggest use of electricity in most cities is supplying water and cleaning it up after it's been used!

About 75 percent of the water we use in our homes is used in the bathroom. Unless you have a low flush toilet, for example, you use about five gallons to seven gallons of water with every flush! A leaky toilet can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water a year. Wow!

Drippy faucets are bad, too. A faucet that leaks enough water to fill a soda bottle every 30 minutes will waste 2,192 gallons of water a year.

Another simple way to save water AND energy is to take shorter showers. You'll use less hot water - and water heaters account for nearly 1/4 of your home's energy use.

In the Kitchen

According to researchers who are paid to study such things, a load of dishes cleaned in a dishwasher uses 37 percent less water than washing dishes by hand! However, if you fill up one side of the sink with soapy water and the other side with rinse water - and if you don't let the faucet run - you'll use half as much water as a dishwasher does. Doing the dishes this way can save enough water for a five-minute shower!

If you need to warm up or defrost small amounts of food, use a microwave instead of the stove to save energy. Microwave ovens use around 50 percent less energy than conventional ovens do. For large meals, however, the stove is usually more efficient. In the summer, using a microwave causes less heat in the kitchen, which saves money on air conditioning.

Don't keep the refrigerator door open any longer than you need to. Close it to keep the cold air inside! Also, make sure the door closes securely. There is a rubber-like seal around the door that you can test. Just close the door on a dollar bill, and then see how easy it is to pull out. If the dollar slides out easily, the door is probably leaking cold air from inside.

Is there an old refrigerator sitting in the garage or someplace else at home? Old refrigerators are real energy hogs! An old refrigerator could be costing your family as much as $120 a year to operate. Urge your parents to replace it if they don't need it, and remind them that one large refrigerator is cheaper to run than two smaller ones.

Shocking News About Batteries

Did you know that Americans use an average of about eight batteries a year per person? Wow!

Batteries that are thrown away produce most of the heavy metals - dangerous substances like lead, arsenic, zinc, cadmium, copper, and mercury - that are found in household trash. These metals are toxic. They can be harmful to humans and wildlife. When discarded batteries from our trash wind up in landfills, these dangerous metals can seep into the ground water and eventually into the food chain. So, instead of throwing batteries in the trash, we should all take them to a toxic waste disposal area, if at all possible.

Turn off the toys and games (like GameBoys TM) that use batteries when you are not playing with them. That makes the batteries last longer, and you won't need as many of them.

Forty percent of all battery sales are made during the holiday season. Ask for holiday gifts that do not require batteries.

Ask your parents to buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger.

Outside the House

Remember how saving water saves energy? Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off the driveway, patio or deck - this will save hundreds of gallons of water each year.

If you only have a small lawn, consider getting a manual push mower. It doesn't use any energy except your own. Pushing the mower spins the rotating wheels, which spins the cutter. Consider it good exercise!

Don't use an electric or gasoline leaf blower. Instead, use a rake.

If you need to leave a security light on over night, change the incandescent bulb to a compact fluorescent. It will last months and maybe years and save you energy and money. Some compact fluorescent bulbs even come in yellow so they won't attract bugs.

Think About What Your Family Buys

If you buy things that can be used over and over instead of buying disposable items that are used once and then thrown away, you will save precious natural resources. You'll also save energy used to make them, and you'll reduce the amount of landfill space we need when they are thrown away.

Those same savings happen you buy things that will last instead of breaking right away. Well-made items may cost a little more to begin with, but they are usually worth the money because they last for a long time, and you don't have to replace them.

When your family goes shopping, think about taking bags with you. Only about 700 paper bags can be made from one 15-year-old tree. A large grocery store can use that many bags before lunch! Plastic bags start out as either oil or natural gas. Oil and natural gas are non-renewable resources. This means they can't be reused, and when they are all gone, they are gone forever. And throw-away bags add a lot of pollution to the environment. If plastic and paper bags are used once and go to landfills, they stay there for hundreds of years Some stores offer discounts for people who use their own bags. For every bag reused, they give money back - usually about five cents for each bag.

With your parents, pick a spot in your house to store bags that you get from the grocery store. These bags can be used to carry things to friends' houses or for trash linings. After bags wear out, recycle them.

Other Recycling Tips

Make a scrap-paper pad. Gather pieces of used paper the same size with the blank side up. Find a piece of cardboard the same size as the paper and put it at the back. Staple the whole thing together, and use it as a place to write down grocery lists or things to do.

If every American recycled his or her newspaper just one day a week, we would save about 36 million trees a year. You can save a tree for every four feet of paper you recycle. It takes half as much energy to make recycled newspaper as it takes to make fresh newsprint from trees.

Recycle your newspapers. (Check to see if recycling centers want them tied together or in bags.) Anything that comes with the newspaper can also be recycled (except magazines, which must be recycled separately).

* Recycle your old notebook paper. It is considered "white paper," and makes better recycled paper. "White paper" is writing paper, notebook paper, white envelopes, typing paper, index cards, computer paper, and white stationary.

Cereal boxes, egg cartons, wrapping paper are called "mixed paper." All these things can be recycled. Mixed paper can be made into paperboard, the paper that is used on roofs.

Turn off all electrical devices when they are not in use - that's the television, the video, the DVD player, the stereo, the computer, and so on.

Turn down the thermostat a little - you'll survive even if you need to wear slighter warmer clothing.

Insulate your home - lots of heat is lost through the roof and walls, so lay fibre glass in your roof or loft and organise cavity wall insulation.

Use less hot water - for instance, have a shower rather than bath, install a low flow showerhead, and wash clothes in cold or warm water.

Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) - CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb.

Use a clothes line rather than a tumble dryer - it might take a little longer, but it's kinder to the environment.

Recycle more - paper, glass, tins, vegetable waste, garden cuttings can all be recycled.

Avoid products with a lot of packing - you'll only throw it away.

Keep your tyres properly inflated - proper inflation can improve petrol mileage by more than 3%.

Drive less - walk, cycle or use public transport when you can.

Fly less - use the train when you can.

Try to travel less - for instance, use teleconferencing in your work.