Question3. Write about the effects of an event in your country
From Ashes to Skyscrapers
Have you ever heard about ‘The miracle of Han-river’? It is a catch-phrase which expresses the remarkable growth of Korea. It was made at first in 1988, when the Summer Olympics were held in Seoul. At that time many foreigners visited Korea, and they were very surprised to see the phenomenal growth of Korea. It is said that they were so shocked that they were confused if they are really staying in Korea which went through a civil war and partitioned the country. How could Korea achieve phenomenal growth like that? In 1970s’ there was one national campaign which played a decisive role in developing the country and brought remarkable growth in Korea. Let me outline the effects of that movement in two sides: the economic side and the spiritual side.
One effect of ‘New Community Movement’ is economic growth. As a part of this movement, the government developed a variety of technologies intensively and spread those technologies to the public companies so that they could extend their business freely. At that time, many prominent enterprises like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG grew rapidly with aid from the government, so they could carry out a decisive role in the development of the export industry. If it were not for the collaboration of government and private companies, Korea could not get worldwide fame as an export leading country. This technology-developing movement was also applied to the agricultural community. The government popularized well-developed agricultural technology so that farmers could promote efficiency. Also, famers could be educated and have new farming appliances. As a result, famers decreased cost and increased output a lot! Agricultural community could be more productive, fertile and richer than before. Also, the government built and reformed a great deal of infrastructure during the period of this movement. Many bridges, buildings and roads were built and reformed at that time. Those works improved citizen’s living environment much better than before.
Another effect of ‘New Community Movement’ is spiritual growth. Actually, before this movement, Koreans were somewhat cold-hearted because they couldn’t overcome poverty and the disaster of war. So they could not afford to help and care for others. But ‘New Community Movement’ inspired the cooperative sprit. It also encouraged citizens to help each other to overcome poverty together, so they could get over with poverty cooperating each other. Also, the movement brought the growth of consciousness. Specifically, ancestors thought that they have to leave excellent background so that descendants could live in a peaceful world. Under that spirit, they gained democracy from dictatorship and improved the labor environment. They held a number of demonstrations. Dictators put down them violently. In that process, many people were sacrificed. Thanks to them, we are living in a nice country now. ‘New Community Movement’ also gave citizens hardworking habits. The keynote of the movement was the belief that Korea could be a developed country soon only if they worked hard. Under that belief, they worked diligently, so finally they gained fame as ‘Asian tigers.’
‘New Community Movement’ enabled Korea to grow remarkably both in economy and spirit. Also, it sets a good example for developing countries to follow as an intensive developing strategy. About forty thousands foreigners from seventy four countries have visited Korea to study that movement. Last year, president Obama visited Kenya, and said “if you want to overcome poverty, you need to follow a good example, ‘New Community Movement’.”
Monday, May 31, 2010
Ursus Thibetanus- The Moon Bear
Have you ever seen the bear which has a half moon-shaped mark on its chest? Ursus thibetanus is a medium-sized and black bear, which is also called 'the Moon bear' and 'Asian black bear'. It has a large forehead and ears. It is usually compared with the brown bear of Eurasia due to their similar appearance, but ursus thibetanus is smaller than brown bear. Mature male is measured about 6 ft in body length in case. Its average weight is about 250 lbs. More than anything else, it has a white crescent mark, or V-shaped mark on its chest. That is why it is usually called 'the Moon bear'. Many people are fascinated by its charming chest mark. Koreans love it so much that the Korean government appointed it as a natural monument and have been protecting it carefully. But sadly, it is being endangered across the much of Asian, due to deforestation. Now only a few Asian tigers inhabit in Malaysia, North Korea, Japan, Siberia, northeastern China and the Russia far east. It is said that this Asian black bear is usually shy and cautious animal, but it is more aggressive toward humans than the brown bears of Eurasia. According to David W. Macdonald, "The Himalayan black bear is a savage animal, sometimes attacking without provocation, and inflicting horrible wounds, attacking generally the head and face with their claws, while using their teeth also on a prostrate victim." (446). It is found that they are omnivorous, so they feed on insects, bees, eggs, fruits and oak. In South Korea, there are only 10 Asian black bears. Although they are loved all over the country, nothing can revive the dead Asian black bears. So the only thing we can do for even 10 bears left is to protect a forest where they live. It is not relevant to only Korea. To prevent letting these charming bears become extinct, the effort to protect a forest is needed earnestly.
Macdonald, David. The Encyclopedia of Mammals. London: Allen & Unwin, 1984.
Macdonald, David. The Encyclopedia of Mammals. London: Allen & Unwin, 1984.
How To Plant Orchid
Flowers have always attracted people’s attention. In Taiwan, there are plenty of different kinds of beautiful orchids that made a great business for export. Orchids, referred to as the Orchid family and monocots, are found in the tropics, for the most are in Asia, South America, and Central America. Due to the great diversity of orchid species and its amazing beauty, orchids are popular all over the world. There are some tips about how to plant the orchids and keep them alive.
Orchids are very adaptable plants; they can be planted not only indoor, but also outdoor. Some people said that the orchids need to be planted in a greenhouse; in fact, that is not totally correct. It is true that some kinds of orchids are hard to plant, so orchids need suitable care. First of all, orchids need perfect humidity. We have to pay attention to orchids that need high humidity of no less than 50%; we should make sure it is not either too dry or too wet. Second, we need to water the orchid early in the morning before the sun comes out because the water won’t dry too fast. In addition, we have to consider about the weather in the area we live. If we live in a rainy place, then we do not need to water it often because it may kill them. Lastly, the light is important. We have to ensure that orchids can get enough light where we plant it; light will make the orchid become healthy. However, too much light can also make orchids become weak, so we just need to make sure orchid get the enough light. If the orchids seem too weak, we need to give them some fertilizers that they lack from their environment. Therefore, we should plant the perfect orchids that we want.
Orchids are the most multiple flowers in the world. In Taiwan, it is not only a great business but also symbolizes our country. People plant it for interest and business. They all please and joyful about plant the orchids. In my opinion, planting the orchid is just like rising up children. We need to give them what they need, prepare the perfect environment for them, make them strong.
Nicole Mellin. Orchid Flowers: Gardening Tips for Growing Orchids Indoors or Out. Howto dosomething.com. 20 May, 2010 <>
Orchids are very adaptable plants; they can be planted not only indoor, but also outdoor. Some people said that the orchids need to be planted in a greenhouse; in fact, that is not totally correct. It is true that some kinds of orchids are hard to plant, so orchids need suitable care. First of all, orchids need perfect humidity. We have to pay attention to orchids that need high humidity of no less than 50%; we should make sure it is not either too dry or too wet. Second, we need to water the orchid early in the morning before the sun comes out because the water won’t dry too fast. In addition, we have to consider about the weather in the area we live. If we live in a rainy place, then we do not need to water it often because it may kill them. Lastly, the light is important. We have to ensure that orchids can get enough light where we plant it; light will make the orchid become healthy. However, too much light can also make orchids become weak, so we just need to make sure orchid get the enough light. If the orchids seem too weak, we need to give them some fertilizers that they lack from their environment. Therefore, we should plant the perfect orchids that we want.
Orchids are the most multiple flowers in the world. In Taiwan, it is not only a great business but also symbolizes our country. People plant it for interest and business. They all please and joyful about plant the orchids. In my opinion, planting the orchid is just like rising up children. We need to give them what they need, prepare the perfect environment for them, make them strong.
Nicole Mellin. Orchid Flowers: Gardening Tips for Growing Orchids Indoors or Out. Howto dosomething.com. 20 May, 2010 <>
Giant Panda
Giant Panda is a kind of bears, native to central-western and south-western China. Giant Panda is Chinese national treasure. In 1961, WWF established its mark on the Giant Panda. Giant Panda has become an important symbol of wildlife conservation. Giant Panda is China’s diplomatic as an important representative of friendship.
Giant Panda has a black-and-white coat. Adults measure around 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) long and around 75 centimeters (2.46 ft) tall at the shoulder, but males and females are different. Males are 10–20% larger than females. Females are generally smaller than males, and they can occasionally weigh up to 125 kg (275 pounds). Giant Panda has a body shape typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, arms and shoulders, and the rest of the animal’s coat is white. The scientists can’t know why pandas are black and white, it is unusual.
Giant Panda has a diet that is primarily herbivorous which consists almost exclusively of bamboo. They eat a lot of bamboo. For example, they can eat 9 to 14 kg (20 to 30 pounds) of bamboo shoots a day. However, they don’t just eat bamboo shoots, they also eat some meat like fish. Giant Panda must have at least two different species available in its range to avoid starvation because the synchronous flowering, death, and regeneration of all bamboo within a species.
Giant Panda lives in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River because the climate is cool and moist, and the humidity at 80° or more. Giant Panda lives in central-western and south-western China. They live at 2400 to 3500 meters high mountain bamboo forests. They do activities in the region over the hillside depressions, river valley terraces.
Recently, many people are care about pandas because they are endangered. People want to know pandas more, and protect them. As we know, Giant Panda is an very cute kind of animal. However, it is bad that they are endangered species, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity. As a result, I hope everyone can help them to give Giant Panda a wonderful homeland.
Giant Panda has a black-and-white coat. Adults measure around 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) long and around 75 centimeters (2.46 ft) tall at the shoulder, but males and females are different. Males are 10–20% larger than females. Females are generally smaller than males, and they can occasionally weigh up to 125 kg (275 pounds). Giant Panda has a body shape typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, arms and shoulders, and the rest of the animal’s coat is white. The scientists can’t know why pandas are black and white, it is unusual.
Giant Panda has a diet that is primarily herbivorous which consists almost exclusively of bamboo. They eat a lot of bamboo. For example, they can eat 9 to 14 kg (20 to 30 pounds) of bamboo shoots a day. However, they don’t just eat bamboo shoots, they also eat some meat like fish. Giant Panda must have at least two different species available in its range to avoid starvation because the synchronous flowering, death, and regeneration of all bamboo within a species.
Giant Panda lives in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River because the climate is cool and moist, and the humidity at 80° or more. Giant Panda lives in central-western and south-western China. They live at 2400 to 3500 meters high mountain bamboo forests. They do activities in the region over the hillside depressions, river valley terraces.
Recently, many people are care about pandas because they are endangered. People want to know pandas more, and protect them. As we know, Giant Panda is an very cute kind of animal. However, it is bad that they are endangered species, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity. As a result, I hope everyone can help them to give Giant Panda a wonderful homeland.
My Dream Job
People always have dreams. I think that everyone has his or her own dream about job. What they want to be and what they want to do in the future, it is a question that always around our head. Some people spend their all lifetime to achieve their dreams, but some people just see them as dreams. I want to be a music designer of movie, there are my three reasons.
First, I like listening to music and watching movies. Music and movie are two big part of my life, and to be honest I can’t imagine what my life would be without music and movie because they are like water and food to me. For music, I like any kinds of music, such as POP, R&B, Hip-Pop, electronic, rock, soundtrack, classic, blues, and country music. Different kinds of music make me have different feelings. When I listen to classic music, I feel comfortable like I am enjoying the sunshine. When I listen to electronic music, I feel excited like I am joining a party. In addition, I think every song has a story. For movie, I can accept any kinds of movie, such as comedy, romance, action, science fiction, war, thriller, and sad movie. I watch a movie every two days; it becomes a hobby to me. I think movies always give people different ideas and feelings, and they can change some people’s life. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Second, I want to work after the stage. When I was a child, I wanted to be an actress. I like acting, and I like to be the center of people. However, when I grew up, I changed. I think the people who work after the stage are the best. They don’t care whether they are famous or not, they just do their jobs. Their works are harder than actors, so they should be respected. I think if I work behind the stage, I would be proud of my job. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Lastly, I hope my job has much free time and money. I know that I am a flexible person. I like to do something that is easy to control. I don’t like the job has limit time to people, such as people have to get to work at 8:00 everyday. I hope I can control my job, and I can decide what time I have to work. In addition, I hope my job has a lot of money. It is difficult to find a job that has much free time and money, but music designer is one. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Due to those three reasons: I like listening music and watching movies, I want to work after the stage, and I hope my job has much free time and money, I want to be a music designer of movie. I will try my best to achieve my dream, and I wish all people who also have dreams good luck.
First, I like listening to music and watching movies. Music and movie are two big part of my life, and to be honest I can’t imagine what my life would be without music and movie because they are like water and food to me. For music, I like any kinds of music, such as POP, R&B, Hip-Pop, electronic, rock, soundtrack, classic, blues, and country music. Different kinds of music make me have different feelings. When I listen to classic music, I feel comfortable like I am enjoying the sunshine. When I listen to electronic music, I feel excited like I am joining a party. In addition, I think every song has a story. For movie, I can accept any kinds of movie, such as comedy, romance, action, science fiction, war, thriller, and sad movie. I watch a movie every two days; it becomes a hobby to me. I think movies always give people different ideas and feelings, and they can change some people’s life. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Second, I want to work after the stage. When I was a child, I wanted to be an actress. I like acting, and I like to be the center of people. However, when I grew up, I changed. I think the people who work after the stage are the best. They don’t care whether they are famous or not, they just do their jobs. Their works are harder than actors, so they should be respected. I think if I work behind the stage, I would be proud of my job. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Lastly, I hope my job has much free time and money. I know that I am a flexible person. I like to do something that is easy to control. I don’t like the job has limit time to people, such as people have to get to work at 8:00 everyday. I hope I can control my job, and I can decide what time I have to work. In addition, I hope my job has a lot of money. It is difficult to find a job that has much free time and money, but music designer is one. That is a reason that I want to be a music designer of movie.
Due to those three reasons: I like listening music and watching movies, I want to work after the stage, and I hope my job has much free time and money, I want to be a music designer of movie. I will try my best to achieve my dream, and I wish all people who also have dreams good luck.
I Remembered You…
I had a memorable English and homeroom teacher named Zhao Lisheng. She was very helpful to me, and she trusted me a lot. She was always serious to me, and she troubled me. However, we had many small meetings where we talked about how I could study harder. She took some small classes to me, and told me where I could improve. She let me be the English class representative and the captain of our class. She always trusted me, and gave me a lot of energy. When I felt confused, she gave me some good suggestions, and told me which is better for my future. When I felt down, she cheered me up, and gave me confidence. Even though she was always strict with me, she told my parents many good things about me. I remember we had a big talk after I graduated. She was really nice to me, and she said that I was her daughter in her heart, and she was proud of me. I was surprised, and I cried at home. I can’t forget her smile, warm like the sun. To this day we are good friends. I call her once a month, and she often sends me e-mail. Ms. Zhao is a very good teacher to me, and I will never forget her.
When You Gone...
In the heated summer of last year, my grandfather passed away. I would take small walks with him, play card games, and even computer games too every week. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, but his family did not tell him about it. Without knowing about his disease, my grandfather fought against it for a year. The doctor often mentioned about how it’s a miracle. Even if my grandpa did not know about the disease, he felt his body become weaker day by day. One night, I couldn’t fall asleep. I lied in bed with my eyes open, my mind racing with unknown thoughts. Suddenly, I heard the hurried steps of my parents. I thought my mom wants to go visit my grandpa at the hospital. It was three in the morning when I took a look at the clock, which made me suspect whether something bad happened. I quickly texted my father to ask about my grandfather, but he never replied. Around fifteen minutes later, my mom called and told me to not to question what she is to say next. I was told to wear black and get to the hospital. My hands weakened all the sudden, crying as I got on the way. The car I rode didn’t fully stop, but I was already rushing out the door. Inside the hospital, there were loud noises of people crying, disturbing the silent night. My cousin told me, “Don’t cry, or else Grandpa will be worried.” I suddenly realized that the day I feared has finally come. Walking near my grandpa’s bed, I finally let out my tears. I feared walking near him, looking at him. Then, my aunt told me that my grandpa’s mouth won’t close no matter what, as if he still has something to say. I walked over with my cousin and said, “Don’t worry Grandpa. We will study very hard and become someone useful. Don’t worry about us; we will take care of our family. Don’t worry.” When my aunt attempted to shut his mouth again, it closed automatically. From then on, I promised that I would do what I had said to my grandfather. I won’t be a trouble to anyone; I won’t make others worry. To me, the death of my grandfather is the greatest change in my seventeen years.
My Dream Job
Everyone wants a better life, so they work hard to improve the quality of life. As a result of the fierce competition, people feel more stress and have some mental problems with themselves. For instance, a majority of people do something they aren’t interested in and repel the job. If you hate your job, you can not put your heart and soul into the work, so you will lose money. I have a dream job--psychologist. I choose this job because it will make me happy and give me a better life.
One of the reasons that I want to be a psychologist is this job would make me happy. When I was young, being a psychologist was my dream job. Cherry, whose parents divorced when she studied in the primary school, is my best friend. She could not understand why her parents were going to divorce and cried every day. She had a hard time, but I could not do anything to help her. I just sat with her and thought that if I were a psychologist, I would know how to console her, and even I could talk to her parents. Maybe they would have a better way to solve the problems instead of divorce, as an incomplete family is not good for a child. The thought to be a psychologist entered my mind at that time, and I wanted to help the people around me. When my friend Surcel broke up with his girlfriend, his heart broke deeply. I was concerned about him, so I chatted with him the whole night. At the end, he came round and thanked me for soothing him. I felt very happy when I heard that.
Another reason is this job will make my life better. Psychologists have a good salary. It is about $30,000~$100,000. In addition, people nowadays undergo a great deal of pressure that comes from various directions, including work, school, and so forth. Pressure hurts our health and has been one of the biggest enemies. Consequently, there will be a bright prospect for psychologists. For example, many workers are obsessed with low self esteem, and many families have domestic violence and child abuse. They commit suicide or hurt other people. They all need psychotherapy which will ease the fearful, let them know themselves, and make them healthy both physically and mentally. Psychotherapy can reduce the crime rates and makes vigorous efforts to safeguard social stability, and the social stability is the guarantee of my better life.
It is hard to find an ailment that cannot be traced in some way to pressure. Therefore, I want achieve my dream to be a psychologist to help people cope with pressure. When I help them solve problems, I feel pleased; in addition, the good salary will bring about a good life. I hope to help everybody could enjoy his/her life.
One of the reasons that I want to be a psychologist is this job would make me happy. When I was young, being a psychologist was my dream job. Cherry, whose parents divorced when she studied in the primary school, is my best friend. She could not understand why her parents were going to divorce and cried every day. She had a hard time, but I could not do anything to help her. I just sat with her and thought that if I were a psychologist, I would know how to console her, and even I could talk to her parents. Maybe they would have a better way to solve the problems instead of divorce, as an incomplete family is not good for a child. The thought to be a psychologist entered my mind at that time, and I wanted to help the people around me. When my friend Surcel broke up with his girlfriend, his heart broke deeply. I was concerned about him, so I chatted with him the whole night. At the end, he came round and thanked me for soothing him. I felt very happy when I heard that.
Another reason is this job will make my life better. Psychologists have a good salary. It is about $30,000~$100,000. In addition, people nowadays undergo a great deal of pressure that comes from various directions, including work, school, and so forth. Pressure hurts our health and has been one of the biggest enemies. Consequently, there will be a bright prospect for psychologists. For example, many workers are obsessed with low self esteem, and many families have domestic violence and child abuse. They commit suicide or hurt other people. They all need psychotherapy which will ease the fearful, let them know themselves, and make them healthy both physically and mentally. Psychotherapy can reduce the crime rates and makes vigorous efforts to safeguard social stability, and the social stability is the guarantee of my better life.
It is hard to find an ailment that cannot be traced in some way to pressure. Therefore, I want achieve my dream to be a psychologist to help people cope with pressure. When I help them solve problems, I feel pleased; in addition, the good salary will bring about a good life. I hope to help everybody could enjoy his/her life.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
The Cell Phone
It’s a cell-phone. Two simple words, but it has changed the type of telecommunication in human’s life. The cell-phone working model depends on the signal towers, just like the relation between bees and honeycomb. The cellular network usually set around the signal tower, and reception cover the area where users accept. In addition, the cell-phone makes distance much less troublesome and bringing people closer, but also bringing some bad affects on our health and public noise. Can you image living without the cell-phone? That would be horrible. Therefore, cell-phone has played an important role in the human’s life and telecommunication’s history.
If we understand the history of cell-phone, and then we can know how important cell-phone is. According to an LA Times article,〝the first cell-phone was used in Sweden by the Swedish police in 1946. 〞The report also said that early cell phone communication technology could be traced back to individuals with special radios that could patch into a phone line via live operator to make a phone call. That was very inconvenient and only a few people could use it, but technology often develops fast. The first commercially automated cellular network (the 1G generation) was launched in Japan by NTT. The NTT network was expanded to cover the whole population of Japan within five years. After that the second generation (2G) and the third generation (3G) cell-phone has developed very quickly during the past fifteen years. Finally, cell-phone become a common tool, everyone need and use it.
Though cell-phone solved the problem of distance and made people closer, but also bringing some bad affects like our health and public noise. Some critics say that a strong cell-phone signal could cause brain cancer. For example, people said we can’t put cell-phone in our pockets for a long time because it would make people sterility in the future. In addition, the cell-phone often makes noise in the public place such as in the classroom, hospital and museum which causes distraction and reduces productivity.
In the internet age, most people communicate through the cell-phone. It's hard to believe that fifteen years ago cell phones were a rarity. Now, the cell-phone is a tool to make people closer, solve the problem of distance and most likely very important in human evolution as well. Through sustainable development maybe cell-phone will be hidden in the human’s body and never leave.
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Kansas State University. "Study: Consumers Don't Want Wallet Phones; Airline, Movie Tickets on Cell Phones More Acceptable." ScienceDaily 19 February 2010. 21 May 2010.
If we understand the history of cell-phone, and then we can know how important cell-phone is. According to an LA Times article,〝the first cell-phone was used in Sweden by the Swedish police in 1946. 〞The report also said that early cell phone communication technology could be traced back to individuals with special radios that could patch into a phone line via live operator to make a phone call. That was very inconvenient and only a few people could use it, but technology often develops fast. The first commercially automated cellular network (the 1G generation) was launched in Japan by NTT. The NTT network was expanded to cover the whole population of Japan within five years. After that the second generation (2G) and the third generation (3G) cell-phone has developed very quickly during the past fifteen years. Finally, cell-phone become a common tool, everyone need and use it.
Though cell-phone solved the problem of distance and made people closer, but also bringing some bad affects like our health and public noise. Some critics say that a strong cell-phone signal could cause brain cancer. For example, people said we can’t put cell-phone in our pockets for a long time because it would make people sterility in the future. In addition, the cell-phone often makes noise in the public place such as in the classroom, hospital and museum which causes distraction and reduces productivity.
In the internet age, most people communicate through the cell-phone. It's hard to believe that fifteen years ago cell phones were a rarity. Now, the cell-phone is a tool to make people closer, solve the problem of distance and most likely very important in human evolution as well. Through sustainable development maybe cell-phone will be hidden in the human’s body and never leave.
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Kansas State University. "Study: Consumers Don't Want Wallet Phones; Airline, Movie Tickets on Cell Phones More Acceptable." ScienceDaily 19 February 2010. 21 May 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Headaches
The headache is a pain of the head that is a kind of disease. It involves pain in the head and the neck, even ears. In the 21th century, a lot of people have this disease of the health because we always live under the pressure of fast tempo of modern life every day. Relatively, headaches often result in people who live in stressful life. According to Motrin, “Migraine afflicts 28 million Americans, with females suffering more frequently (17%) than males (6%)” (Motrin , 2005). There are many causes of headaches, such as stress, emotion, life style. In addition, we talk about how the headache work in the head and three types of headaches, include tension headaches, migraine headaches, and cluster headaches.
The causes of headaches differ from person to person. However, everybody has some same reasons, such as stress, emotion, busy life, smoke. Nowadays, due to the increasing of stress and tension in the daily life, the headache has become one of the most common diseases. A headache could be the result of another major disease, like brain cancer, but the rate of headache is few. This is why it becomes difficult to find a solution to this problem. For example, when I was a high school student I had headache too. High school is an important process of study in Taiwan. In that time because competition among youths is intense I had a lot of stress. However, when finish high school program I never have headache anymore.
It is a complicated process that how the headache works in the head. A headache is a form of vascular. It is caused by vasodilatation that causes the release of chemicals from nerve and around the large arteries of the brain. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and uncomfortable feeling. The migraine attacks nervous system in the body; therefore, we begin to feel nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The headaches usually are described as a intense pain that can let us feel want to knock walls. Sometimes the pain is around in the forehead, the eye, or at the back of the head, even on one side of the head. This feeling as if your head like a stress ball, otherwise, it make us difficult to focus something.
There are three types of headaches. The first is tension headache that is a common type. The rate of women is more chance from tension headaches than men. This headache may last from 30 minutes to several days. In some people, tension headaches are caused by inadequate rest, emotional or mental stress, anxious, hungry. The second one is migraine headache. It is usually an intense pain on one or both sides of the head. Besides pain, it is also can cause nausea and vomit and afraid to light and sound. Some people even see flashing lights or have a temporary loss of vision. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two days and some people get migraines once or twice a week. The third one is cluster headache that is less common type than migraine headache or tension headache. This pain comes without any symptoms and always begins in your eye. The headaches commonly come on just after you go to sleep.
Appropriate treatment for headaches is important. We need to treat depend on the types of headaches, individual response, and health conditions. In my opinion, lifestyle changes may be enough to resolve those headaches. For example, we need enough rest, relax, keep good emotion. In addition, using medications are available treat and prevent headaches.
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The causes of headaches differ from person to person. However, everybody has some same reasons, such as stress, emotion, busy life, smoke. Nowadays, due to the increasing of stress and tension in the daily life, the headache has become one of the most common diseases. A headache could be the result of another major disease, like brain cancer, but the rate of headache is few. This is why it becomes difficult to find a solution to this problem. For example, when I was a high school student I had headache too. High school is an important process of study in Taiwan. In that time because competition among youths is intense I had a lot of stress. However, when finish high school program I never have headache anymore.
It is a complicated process that how the headache works in the head. A headache is a form of vascular. It is caused by vasodilatation that causes the release of chemicals from nerve and around the large arteries of the brain. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and uncomfortable feeling. The migraine attacks nervous system in the body; therefore, we begin to feel nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The headaches usually are described as a intense pain that can let us feel want to knock walls. Sometimes the pain is around in the forehead, the eye, or at the back of the head, even on one side of the head. This feeling as if your head like a stress ball, otherwise, it make us difficult to focus something.
There are three types of headaches. The first is tension headache that is a common type. The rate of women is more chance from tension headaches than men. This headache may last from 30 minutes to several days. In some people, tension headaches are caused by inadequate rest, emotional or mental stress, anxious, hungry. The second one is migraine headache. It is usually an intense pain on one or both sides of the head. Besides pain, it is also can cause nausea and vomit and afraid to light and sound. Some people even see flashing lights or have a temporary loss of vision. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two days and some people get migraines once or twice a week. The third one is cluster headache that is less common type than migraine headache or tension headache. This pain comes without any symptoms and always begins in your eye. The headaches commonly come on just after you go to sleep.
Appropriate treatment for headaches is important. We need to treat depend on the types of headaches, individual response, and health conditions. In my opinion, lifestyle changes may be enough to resolve those headaches. For example, we need enough rest, relax, keep good emotion. In addition, using medications are available treat and prevent headaches.
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Formosan Sika Deer
When I was a high school student, my history teacher taught us about Taiwan’s economy in 1624 which was based on deer skin. At that time, hunter caught about 150,000 deer a year for deerskin. This is one reason why Formosan Sika deer are endangered in Taiwan. According to Wikipedia, only few deer species when they grow up, they still keep spots on the back, Sika deer is one of that species. Sika deer have sensitive and alert bodies. In the summer season, they have a red chestnut fur, and in the winter, their skin is dark brown. Sika deer is same with other species of deer. The male deer is bigger than the female deer, and only male deer have a horn on the top of his head. Formerly, Sika deer had a wide distribution in East Asia. However, because people developed quickly and damage environment, their range is heavily reduced today and only few areas contain wild populations of Sika deer. For example, Japan has the largest native Sika deer population in the world, and they are still increasing. Most Chinese believed that deer antler velvet is useful, so they raise deer artificially. Indeed, WHO（World Health Organization） has already improved deer antler velvet benefit for humans. It can help us it can prevent osteoporosis, helping children grow up. In addition, powder which made by deer antler velvet identified with nourishment from Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although raising the wild Sika deer is difficult, people are still trying it in Taiwan. Kenting National Park, a wonderful natural place, planned to raise deer in 1986. Now you can see the wild Sika deer run in the grassland. Although the group of wild deer only have 108 to 156 Sika deer, people are still working on this plan and won’t give up. I hope that raising raise Sika deer will be achieved in the future, and people can see the wild Sika deer in nature again.
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James M Suttis, Ph.D. and Stephen Harris, Ph.D. Deer velvet has been known.
Sika Deer. May 21, 2010. Wikipedia.
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James M Suttis, Ph.D. and Stephen Harris, Ph.D. Deer velvet has been known.
Sika Deer. May 21, 2010. Wikipedia.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Taiwanese Phalaenopsis Orchids
According to the encyclopedia Britannica” The word orchid is derived from the Greek word (orchis) for testicle because of the shape of the root tubers in some species of the genus Orchis. These perennial plants are generally terrestrial or epiphytic herbs (i.e., growing on other plants rather than rooted in soil).” Taiwanese orchids only grow up in the subtropical zone, so it is impossible for them to live in dry zones. Things I know about orchid that they grow one season once a year. Also, they have different variety colors ranging in Taiwan such as pink, yellow, white, purple, and light green in solid colors, stripes, and spots. However, the Phalaenopsis orchid is the most famous and popular one. The reason why most people like it is because the pink color, and its florescence can last three to four months. In other words, the Phalaenopsis orchids have “superb longevity”, so many Japanese people like to order Taiwanese Phalaenopsis orchids to put in their homes to be rewarding and fun. On the other hand, other kinds of orchids’ florescence can only last for a few weeks. To buy the orchids from the garden centers, the prices of them depend on their species. A good quality of orchid has eight perfect petals, and its shape is close to a circle. In addition, orchids need 62 to 65 Degree Fahrenheit, adequate oxygen and fertilizer, 50% to 70% humidity to grow, and it has to have old dead roots carefully trimmed away. Above all, the Phalaenopsis orchids have those values to attract people who are extremely appreciative.
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"Orchid." Encyclopedia Britannica, 1943. Web.
"Phalaenopsis orchids." Endemic Species Research Institute (2010): n. pag. Web. 20 May 2010.
Singing
Singing is something that I can guarantee all people like. Everyone has a style he like and it depends on the singer. In this point we can ask ourselves:”what is singing ?” Singing consists of three things. It's music, speech and sound; moreover, it's different from each societies and cultures. First, I will talk about music. Music is what gives the song feeling. There are many popular musical instruments that are used in many societies, such as piano and violin. In addition, there are some different musical instruments which are used in a few societies, such as Kasur, a Special Tambourine famous in Iraq. The second thing which is very important is the lyrics. The lyrics must cooperate with the music. It sound more like the poetry and poets, an organized words that show the feeling of the poet. For example, In April Fool's Day, Nesbitt write a poetry which said:”Alyssa brought an apple. With a purple gummy worm. And gave it to the teacher. Just to see if she would squirm.”. The last things what is very important for the songs is the singer sound and his /her performance. They must know how to use his/her tonality and rhythm perfectly. In my opinion, the singers performance is the most important thing in the song. That why I think if you want to judge a singer you must listen to him without any music. Then you can said if this singer is good or not because you will judge on his/her performance. In these days many singers now a day can't sing without music. They are controlled by the music. The opposite of them is the good singer, who can control the music with his/her voice. However, I think I can give you a good example of a good singer. When you listen to Opera you might notice that the singer controls the music. What I mean by control the music is the music follows his/her voice not the other way around. It's not true every time. Sometimes when you follow the music it will be better for the song. It depends on the situation and the good singer who can tell when it's better to follow the music. Singing is a very huge world and it's take the whole of your life studying it. Moreover, if you don't practice you will starting to forget it slowly.
wikipedia, 5/20/2010
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing
Nesbitt, Kenn. “April Fool's Day. 2007. 5/23/2010
http://www.poetry4kids.com/poem-353.html
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Jindo DOg
The Jindo dog is Natural Monument number 53 in Korea. It is not too much to say that the Jindo dog has lived alongside the history of Korea. However, many other countries people don’t know about the Jindo dog because their appearance is very normal. Nevertheless they are very great dog. Now, I will introduce the Jindo dog.
First is the appearance of the Jindo dog. Jindos come in five colors which are white, fawn, gray, black, and brindle. Among them, white and fawn are very popular named Beakgu and Hwanggu. The Jindo is medium-sized. is 48~53 cm tall, and their weight is 35 to 45 pounds. It is smaller than famous dogs in other countries. The ears are triangular and upright, and the face is very handsome. In addition, the tail is thick and strong and set on at the end of the top line. The under jaw is well developed.
The Jindo has many special traits that made it famous in Korea. It has a dauntless spirit, smart think and sense of loyalty. In the past, the government sent Korean tiger to Japan. They also sent three Jindos with tigers in order to give food to tiger. However, when they arrived in Japan, everyone was amazed because a tiger was dead. The jindos were covered with blood, but they survived. After that happened, people knew that the Jindo has a dauntless spirit and fighting skills. Moreover, the Jindo is very smart and loyal. In the past, one owner sold his Jindo to someone, but the Jindo wanted to go back to his first home. Jindo walked 150 miles for a few days and arrived at his owner’s home. It is a very famous story in Korea. They keep their loyalty to their first owner even more than other dogs.
Last is how the Jindo are used. They are used for hunting mostly. They also are used in the airport to find illegal drugs because their noses are well-developed, so they can find them very well. Actually, Police offices and army soldiers also use the Jindo in order to find illegal drugs. For these reasons the Jindos became very famous and beloved in Korea
Although they are very normal in appearance, they are greater than other dogs. Their dauntless spirit, intelligence, and loyalty have made them famous. Actually their abilities are already widely known in Germany, so many Germans are getting the Jindos. The FBI also has a plan to use the Jindos. In the future, the Jindo will be even more famous, throughout the world.
“Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.” Korean JIndo Dog. 5 May 2009. 19 May 2010.
First is the appearance of the Jindo dog. Jindos come in five colors which are white, fawn, gray, black, and brindle. Among them, white and fawn are very popular named Beakgu and Hwanggu. The Jindo is medium-sized. is 48~53 cm tall, and their weight is 35 to 45 pounds. It is smaller than famous dogs in other countries. The ears are triangular and upright, and the face is very handsome. In addition, the tail is thick and strong and set on at the end of the top line. The under jaw is well developed.
The Jindo has many special traits that made it famous in Korea. It has a dauntless spirit, smart think and sense of loyalty. In the past, the government sent Korean tiger to Japan. They also sent three Jindos with tigers in order to give food to tiger. However, when they arrived in Japan, everyone was amazed because a tiger was dead. The jindos were covered with blood, but they survived. After that happened, people knew that the Jindo has a dauntless spirit and fighting skills. Moreover, the Jindo is very smart and loyal. In the past, one owner sold his Jindo to someone, but the Jindo wanted to go back to his first home. Jindo walked 150 miles for a few days and arrived at his owner’s home. It is a very famous story in Korea. They keep their loyalty to their first owner even more than other dogs.
Last is how the Jindo are used. They are used for hunting mostly. They also are used in the airport to find illegal drugs because their noses are well-developed, so they can find them very well. Actually, Police offices and army soldiers also use the Jindo in order to find illegal drugs. For these reasons the Jindos became very famous and beloved in Korea
Although they are very normal in appearance, they are greater than other dogs. Their dauntless spirit, intelligence, and loyalty have made them famous. Actually their abilities are already widely known in Germany, so many Germans are getting the Jindos. The FBI also has a plan to use the Jindos. In the future, the Jindo will be even more famous, throughout the world.
“Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.” Korean JIndo Dog. 5 May 2009. 19 May 2010.
The South China Tiger
The South China tiger, also called the Chinese, Amoy, or Xiamen tiger, inhabits the forests in the south of China. It is referred to as one of the 10 most endangered animals in the world. The experts warn that the South China tiger might become extinct in the next 10 years because there are fewer than 20 of these tigers left in the wild. The South China tiger having a round head with short ears. It has powerful limbs though it is one of the smaller tiger in the world, “Male tigers measure about 2.6 m (8 ft) from head to tail and weigh about 150 kg (330 lb). Female tigers are smaller, measuring about 2.3 m (7 1/2 ft) long. They weigh approximately 110 kg (240 lbs)” (The South China Tiger, 2010). The South China tiger, similar to all other subspecies of tigers, are carnivores. They live in thick jungles, and they also like to play in water. The South China tiger was plentiful in the south of China's temperate upland forests in the past. However, because the farmers and villagers were attacked by the tigers, they were considered pests like leopards, wolves, and “enemies of the people” (The South China Tiger, 2010). In 1959, Chinese government encouraged the citizens to kill the tigers to protect people; as a result, the population of the South China tiger decreased from more than 4,000 to less than 200 in 1982. When the government realized that it is a rare animal, they forbad the killing of the South China tiger, but this seemed to be too late. In 1990, China’s State Forestry Administration made every effort to save the tiger, and they established the special Nature reserves for those that lived in the wild. Eventually, I wish everyone can protect the rare animals like the South China tiger and hope the Chinese government can finds the ways to train the tigers to regain their hunting instincts and survive on their own.
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"South China Tiger." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
20 May 2010.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Tiger>
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"South China Tiger." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
20 May 2010.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_China_Tiger>
FUNCTIONS AND COMPONENTS OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
The human body is a complex structure which has many organs, or systems with different essential tasks. Human beings need oxygen to live, so they have respiratory system that helps them absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide when they breathe. But these gases can’t circulate in the human body without support. Therefore, we need the circulatory system to help us transport these gases. Furthermore, this system also helps to transport nutrients, metabolic wastes and regulate body temperature. Similar to other organ systems in our body, the circulatory system also has many different components and functions.
The first component of the circulatory system is the cardiovascular system. It includes two main parts_the heart and blood vessels. The human heart is different from animals’ because it is four-chambered. It pumps blood to the lungs and body cells through blood vessels. A heart of an adult human can pump about 5 liters of blood per minute. Blood vessels have two types. The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. They bring blood to the lungs and then combine oxygen with hemoglobin, which is why blood is bright red. Another type of blood vessel is the veins that carry blood from the lungs to the heart. The blood, distributed by these veins is called venous blood. It’s darker red because it contains less oxygen. The second component is lymphatic system that consists of lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissues. It transports tissue fluid and absorbed fat from the intestine back to the blood and its white cells also support the immune system.
Functions of the circulatory system are different from other organ systems in the human body. According to Stuart Ira Fox, the functions can be divided into three areas. The first is transportation including respiratory, nutritive and excretory function. Red blood cells, or “erythrocytes”, are important for respiration because “oxygen from the inhaled air attaches to hemoglobin molecules within the erythrocytes and is transported to the cells for aerobic respiration”(Fox, 364). Carbon dioxide produced by cell respiration is eliminated when we breathe. In addition, the system also transports nutrients throughout our body. Blood vessels are responsible to absorb the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food and carry these products to cells and every part of the body. Another function is excretion that expels ions, water and other molecules as wastes from metabolism of the human body. The second area is regulation. The system transports the hormone by blood to help our body, especially other systems. The circulatory system also keeps our body temperature at 37 degrees Celsius(98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperature regulation, which makes our body temperature cooler when it is hot or warmer when it is cold, is aided by the diversion of blood. The third area is protection that helps reduce bleeding by clotting. The system also has “leukocytes” known as white cells which protect against many disease-causing agents. When certain substances such as viruses are put into the body, these cells will produce in the blood many antibodies that can fight disease.
The circulatory system is very important for our human life. It helps our body transport nutrients, gases and metabolic wastes. But today, there are many factors which can harm our circulatory system, especially the heart such as alcohol, fat in food etc, so we need to protect our health by doing exercise and eating more fruits and vegetable. These things are very good for our body, especially our circulatory system.
Fox, Stuart Ira. “Heart and Circulation.” Human Physiology. WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1999.
The first component of the circulatory system is the cardiovascular system. It includes two main parts_the heart and blood vessels. The human heart is different from animals’ because it is four-chambered. It pumps blood to the lungs and body cells through blood vessels. A heart of an adult human can pump about 5 liters of blood per minute. Blood vessels have two types. The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. They bring blood to the lungs and then combine oxygen with hemoglobin, which is why blood is bright red. Another type of blood vessel is the veins that carry blood from the lungs to the heart. The blood, distributed by these veins is called venous blood. It’s darker red because it contains less oxygen. The second component is lymphatic system that consists of lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissues. It transports tissue fluid and absorbed fat from the intestine back to the blood and its white cells also support the immune system.
Functions of the circulatory system are different from other organ systems in the human body. According to Stuart Ira Fox, the functions can be divided into three areas. The first is transportation including respiratory, nutritive and excretory function. Red blood cells, or “erythrocytes”, are important for respiration because “oxygen from the inhaled air attaches to hemoglobin molecules within the erythrocytes and is transported to the cells for aerobic respiration”(Fox, 364). Carbon dioxide produced by cell respiration is eliminated when we breathe. In addition, the system also transports nutrients throughout our body. Blood vessels are responsible to absorb the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food and carry these products to cells and every part of the body. Another function is excretion that expels ions, water and other molecules as wastes from metabolism of the human body. The second area is regulation. The system transports the hormone by blood to help our body, especially other systems. The circulatory system also keeps our body temperature at 37 degrees Celsius(98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperature regulation, which makes our body temperature cooler when it is hot or warmer when it is cold, is aided by the diversion of blood. The third area is protection that helps reduce bleeding by clotting. The system also has “leukocytes” known as white cells which protect against many disease-causing agents. When certain substances such as viruses are put into the body, these cells will produce in the blood many antibodies that can fight disease.
The circulatory system is very important for our human life. It helps our body transport nutrients, gases and metabolic wastes. But today, there are many factors which can harm our circulatory system, especially the heart such as alcohol, fat in food etc, so we need to protect our health by doing exercise and eating more fruits and vegetable. These things are very good for our body, especially our circulatory system.
Fox, Stuart Ira. “Heart and Circulation.” Human Physiology. WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Headaches
Headaches, the disease of the head, make our head painful and damage our brain function. In fact, the brain includes all nervous system, but it doesn`t include the spots of pain. The skin and bones have nervous system, so we can feel the pain. Therefore, the brain is not the cause of headaches. The causes of headaches are the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves that are outside of the brain. When I was a teenager, I always got headaches, and the pain made me feel so bad. Many people don`t know what the headaches are, what the types of the headaches are, and how to treat them. Therefore, the headaches are a normal disease, and the external factors are the big problems in the society.
Headaches have two important types: Tension and Migraine. First, the tension headache is the most common headache, and sometime it is called common headaches or stress tension. This type of headaches could be caused from work, feeling, and environment, so if we are in stressful situation for a long time, then you might feel a little pain from your head. The big cause of the tension headaches is the circumstances, so it makes more stresses in our life. For example, having a baby, getting marriage, losing a job,
making a mistake, or sleeping insufficiency. All of them could make people get a headache, but they are chronic diseases and you can`t find the cause quickly. Second, the migraine headache is another type of headache. Migraine headaches can cause more pain than tension headaches because of the time. Therefore, if someone gets migraines their family might have it too. The pain collects in the half of head or one of eyes. In fact, the migraine headaches happen at adult. In addition, major factors cause migraine headaches, such as the environment, weather change, and moon. According to Sara Crystal MD (2010) after 911, the dust caused people to get headaches and couldn`t solve it at the short time. The dust would generate the bad respiratory system or the pain, environment where we live would be an important factor. Therefore, headaches are caused by many different factors, some are preventable and some are not.
Stress is a normal factor that causes people to get headaches, so we need to find the sources to treat it. A big solution is to relax. Sounds simple? It is really easy to do it. For example, doing more exercise that would make your blood circulation better, finding someone talk to about your mood and extend your feeling. Every headache has his own problems, so if it can`t control, we need to see the doctor who can give us the exact answers. Now the science has a new study. According to Anna S. Cohen, PH.D (2009) suggested a new treatment is to absorb the high flow rates of oxygen, that can reduce the pain of headaches. Therefore, relaxing the mood is a good medicine to treat the headaches.
Headaches become a disease of civilization. Although it isn`t a big disease in our body, it might follow us all the time. If people have headaches, they can`t do anything when it happened. The headaches is a normal disease, but we can`t ignore it.
American Academy of Neurology.〝Headache May Linger Years Later in People Exposed to World Trade Center Dust, Fumes.〞Science Daily 11 February 2010. 20 May 2010.
< http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100210161728.htm>.
JAMA and Archives Joumals. 〝Treating Cluster Headaches With High-Flow Oxygen Appears Effective.〞Science Daily 10 December 2009. 20 May 2010.
< http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091208162644.htm>.
Headaches have two important types: Tension and Migraine. First, the tension headache is the most common headache, and sometime it is called common headaches or stress tension. This type of headaches could be caused from work, feeling, and environment, so if we are in stressful situation for a long time, then you might feel a little pain from your head. The big cause of the tension headaches is the circumstances, so it makes more stresses in our life. For example, having a baby, getting marriage, losing a job,
making a mistake, or sleeping insufficiency. All of them could make people get a headache, but they are chronic diseases and you can`t find the cause quickly. Second, the migraine headache is another type of headache. Migraine headaches can cause more pain than tension headaches because of the time. Therefore, if someone gets migraines their family might have it too. The pain collects in the half of head or one of eyes. In fact, the migraine headaches happen at adult. In addition, major factors cause migraine headaches, such as the environment, weather change, and moon. According to Sara Crystal MD (2010) after 911, the dust caused people to get headaches and couldn`t solve it at the short time. The dust would generate the bad respiratory system or the pain, environment where we live would be an important factor. Therefore, headaches are caused by many different factors, some are preventable and some are not.
Stress is a normal factor that causes people to get headaches, so we need to find the sources to treat it. A big solution is to relax. Sounds simple? It is really easy to do it. For example, doing more exercise that would make your blood circulation better, finding someone talk to about your mood and extend your feeling. Every headache has his own problems, so if it can`t control, we need to see the doctor who can give us the exact answers. Now the science has a new study. According to Anna S. Cohen, PH.D (2009) suggested a new treatment is to absorb the high flow rates of oxygen, that can reduce the pain of headaches. Therefore, relaxing the mood is a good medicine to treat the headaches.
Headaches become a disease of civilization. Although it isn`t a big disease in our body, it might follow us all the time. If people have headaches, they can`t do anything when it happened. The headaches is a normal disease, but we can`t ignore it.
American Academy of Neurology.〝Headache May Linger Years Later in People Exposed to World Trade Center Dust, Fumes.〞Science Daily 11 February 2010. 20 May 2010.
< http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100210161728.htm>.
JAMA and Archives Joumals. 〝Treating Cluster Headaches With High-Flow Oxygen Appears Effective.〞Science Daily 10 December 2009. 20 May 2010.
< http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091208162644.htm>.
Protect Korean Squirrels
Squirrels belong to a large family of small rodents. There are many types of squirrels such as tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, woodchucks, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. Korea just has small tree squirrels. Sometimes they move on the ground, but they usually move on the trees; in addition, they usually eat acorns. Before coming winter, they save enough acorns because when they wake up after winter, the ground has no food. Squirrels are hard workers, so sometimes hard workers are called squirrels. And also, they look like cute which is the reason why many Korean like squirrels. When I was an elementary school student, I often saw the squirrels in my hometown. Some mountain climbers threw some food toward squirrels when they climbed a mountain. The image of squirrels is really friendly in Korea. And also, squirrels are very important to the food chain. According to Julian Barbara in “Defense of Squirrels”, “They spread seeds, nuts, and acorns, thereby symbiotically aiding the survival and extending the range of oaks and numerous other trees in both the urban and wild forest”(12). Squirrels are really helpful as well as friendly, so Korea needs squirrels. However, few years ago, many Eurasian red squirrels which are bigger and darker than Korean squirrels came to Korea from Japan. People thought red squirrels are cute, too. However, when red squirrels came to Korea, the number of Korean squirrels decreased. We couldn’t see Korean squirrels well because red squirrels fed on Korean squirrels; in addition, red squirrels aren’t helpful in nature; therefore, the government began to protect Korean squirrels. Nowadays, because of many other invasive species such as red squirrels, our food chain is changed differently. We need to protect our species such as Korean squirrels for normal food chain.
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Squirrels. Wikipedia. 10 May 2010.
Julian Barbara. “In Defense of Squirrels.” Journal of Maclean’s. January 18, 2010.
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Squirrels. Wikipedia. 10 May 2010.
Julian Barbara. “In Defense of Squirrels.” Journal of Maclean’s. January 18, 2010.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Dream Job
Everyone must have dream job in mind, and a dream job can cause you to work harder to reach your dream. I would like to be a vet in the future because this job would be beneficial to me. There are three reasons for this: I’m an animal lover, helping animals can makes me happy, and I would enjoy my work.
The first beneficial is I’m an animal lover. I wanted a pet when I was a child, but my mom always said no. Although I didn’t have a pet, I still love to spend time to go to pet store to look all the stuff and watch little puppies and cats, and I liked to read the animal books. Although I didn’t have any pet accompanied with my childhood, I learned a lot of knowledge about animals and knew it is a big responsibility to have pets. Now, I have lots of good day with my dog, Chip. My most important goal is I want to be a vet in the future.
Second, helping animals can make me happy because I hope animals have good environment to live. Whenever I watch the Animal Channel, I always feel bad because I see animals hurt so badly by people. For example, a black dog is stuck in an empty house and starves because his owner abandoned him. However, when a vet came to this house to cure this dog, this dog got better and even found a new owner. I hope all abandoned dogs and cats can find their new owner. As a result, I want to be a vet to take care of animals and find new homes for homeless pets.
Lastly, this job not only can I make lots of money but also I could enjoy my work. Because I heard so many people complain about their job, I think choosing the job which you really like to do is important. If I can be a vet, I will enjoy my job and work harder.
All these reasons make me want to be a vet. I want to take care of animals which are around me, and not let people hurt them anymore. Although I know it is difficult to attain, I still will try my best to achieve my objective or find different ways to help animals.
The first beneficial is I’m an animal lover. I wanted a pet when I was a child, but my mom always said no. Although I didn’t have a pet, I still love to spend time to go to pet store to look all the stuff and watch little puppies and cats, and I liked to read the animal books. Although I didn’t have any pet accompanied with my childhood, I learned a lot of knowledge about animals and knew it is a big responsibility to have pets. Now, I have lots of good day with my dog, Chip. My most important goal is I want to be a vet in the future.
Second, helping animals can make me happy because I hope animals have good environment to live. Whenever I watch the Animal Channel, I always feel bad because I see animals hurt so badly by people. For example, a black dog is stuck in an empty house and starves because his owner abandoned him. However, when a vet came to this house to cure this dog, this dog got better and even found a new owner. I hope all abandoned dogs and cats can find their new owner. As a result, I want to be a vet to take care of animals and find new homes for homeless pets.
Lastly, this job not only can I make lots of money but also I could enjoy my work. Because I heard so many people complain about their job, I think choosing the job which you really like to do is important. If I can be a vet, I will enjoy my job and work harder.
All these reasons make me want to be a vet. I want to take care of animals which are around me, and not let people hurt them anymore. Although I know it is difficult to attain, I still will try my best to achieve my objective or find different ways to help animals.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
My Dream Job
There are various kinds of jobs in the world, but different people are attracted by different jobs because everyone has his own interest and destination. Many people consider an ideal job as a means of making more money and living more comfortably. It may sound reasonable because money is the foundation of a good life. I would like to become to a businesswoman in the future, because I want to have a better life, a healthy body, and help others.
One reason I want become to a businesswoman is that, I can make more money to get a high quality of life. Affluence is the thing most people are longing for all of their lives. With plenty of money I can do whatever I want to. I can afford the dear expenses of entertainment, and I can travel around the world and visit as many interesting places as I want to. The life would not be as boring as. Every day would be fresh and passionate. I could rush into department stores to purchase expensive clothes and cosmetics without glancing at the price. I could afford expensive cars and luxurious houses. Luxurious furniture, high quality household appliances and comfortable housing conditions would provide a convenient and easy life for me. I would not need to worry about economic problems. So, when I become to a businesswoman my life will be wonderful and colorful.
Another reason is to keep health. When I am rich I will have more ways to stay healthy. I would be able to buy more healthful foods and have more time to exercise. I will not have to worry about economic problems, so I won’t have the pressure of life. If I get sick I will have better medical care to help me recover. Take my uncle, as an example. He had a heart attack and is in hospital. However, he cannot afford the expensive operation, which costs as much as 15000 dollars. Therefore, he has to lie in bed hopelessly. If I were a rich woman I could help him, and his life could even be saved. So as a businesswoman not only could I help myself stay healthy, I could also help my family.
The most important reason is to help others. When I become a businesswoman, wealth would bring me a higher social position, so I would have more opportunities to participate in public welfare activities. I could donate money to set up a fund to help students from poor families. I could donate money to build schools in poor areas. There are a lot of people who have suffered some natural disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, and tsunamis, etc. Then I would donate money and materials to help them rebuild their homes. To be able to help others, as a result of my financial success in my job would make me very happy.
In short, our job is part of our life. People want to be able to have a good job, so that they can live a good life. Becoming a businesswoman would be beneficial to me because it would give me a better life and give me more power to show love.
One reason I want become to a businesswoman is that, I can make more money to get a high quality of life. Affluence is the thing most people are longing for all of their lives. With plenty of money I can do whatever I want to. I can afford the dear expenses of entertainment, and I can travel around the world and visit as many interesting places as I want to. The life would not be as boring as. Every day would be fresh and passionate. I could rush into department stores to purchase expensive clothes and cosmetics without glancing at the price. I could afford expensive cars and luxurious houses. Luxurious furniture, high quality household appliances and comfortable housing conditions would provide a convenient and easy life for me. I would not need to worry about economic problems. So, when I become to a businesswoman my life will be wonderful and colorful.
Another reason is to keep health. When I am rich I will have more ways to stay healthy. I would be able to buy more healthful foods and have more time to exercise. I will not have to worry about economic problems, so I won’t have the pressure of life. If I get sick I will have better medical care to help me recover. Take my uncle, as an example. He had a heart attack and is in hospital. However, he cannot afford the expensive operation, which costs as much as 15000 dollars. Therefore, he has to lie in bed hopelessly. If I were a rich woman I could help him, and his life could even be saved. So as a businesswoman not only could I help myself stay healthy, I could also help my family.
The most important reason is to help others. When I become a businesswoman, wealth would bring me a higher social position, so I would have more opportunities to participate in public welfare activities. I could donate money to set up a fund to help students from poor families. I could donate money to build schools in poor areas. There are a lot of people who have suffered some natural disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, floods, and tsunamis, etc. Then I would donate money and materials to help them rebuild their homes. To be able to help others, as a result of my financial success in my job would make me very happy.
In short, our job is part of our life. People want to be able to have a good job, so that they can live a good life. Becoming a businesswoman would be beneficial to me because it would give me a better life and give me more power to show love.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Dream Restaurant
Everyone has their favorite restaurant. Some people are attracted by the food; some people are interested in the style of design; some people like the atmosphere that the restaurant generated. Each person’s favorite choice depends on their taste. Because of globalization, we can taste different kinds of food from all over the world. Due to different cultures, we have a meal in different rules. Every time I go to a restaurant, I always think about if I had my own place, it would benefit me in different ways: happiness, financial security, and standard of living.
The most important effect is happiness. There are two points that support my reason. First, eating is my interest. When I was in my country, I was always looking for a good restaurant. For instance, I like to focus on the section which introduces delicious food or new restaurant while I read the newspaper, a magazine, watch TV, and surf the internet. I will search information on the internet about the restaurant’s prices, recommended rates, where the place is, and how to get there; and then I will make a note and asked my friend to accompany me. Moreover, I will analyze each store’s food and put those on the different categories. Now, I started to think if I had my own restaurant, what kind of food I would want to put in my menu. Second, I like to do service. I had a part time job when I was a freshman at a Tofu pudding store. Every day, I learned how to do service. It was not easy work to do. For instance, every customer has their own personality and habit. Some people like to add more sugar, but some people want less sugar; some people like to put a lot of stuff in the bowl, but some people just want Tofu pudding without stuff. Otherwise, I had to learn how to talk with customers. My boss would help me when he had free time. He taught me the speaking skill because sometimes I couldn’t reply to customers in the right way. For instance, when I reply to customer with impolite words, my boss would tell me immediately. After I got used to do service, I was happy, for I did it will. Therefore, if I had my own restaurant, I will do service by myself.
The next important effect is financial security. First, I could manage money by myself. I would know every day how much I earned, and I could manage the money in how much for food material, how much for my employees, or how much I could save in my bank. Second, I wouldn’t worry about being unemployed. In addition, I created job for people to work for me, so it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Therefore, I would be satisfied with my life and proud of myself.
The last important effect is standard of living. I owned a store and had a steady income; I would know how much could use for my life. For instance, after I had my store for a few years, I would start to improve my life in entertainment, sport, or eating. I could enjoy my interests during my leisure time. Moreover, I could invite my family and friends to accompany me, and I could bring them to watch movies, go to picnic, and even have a trip.
Owning a restaurant would be a great job. In my opinion, it not only matches my interests, but also affects me in my life. People who want to have their own restaurant are probably the same as me. They would utilize their favorite ideas, and they would keep thinking how to make their restaurant better. Therefore, if I have the chance, I will pursue this dream and make it come true.
The most important effect is happiness. There are two points that support my reason. First, eating is my interest. When I was in my country, I was always looking for a good restaurant. For instance, I like to focus on the section which introduces delicious food or new restaurant while I read the newspaper, a magazine, watch TV, and surf the internet. I will search information on the internet about the restaurant’s prices, recommended rates, where the place is, and how to get there; and then I will make a note and asked my friend to accompany me. Moreover, I will analyze each store’s food and put those on the different categories. Now, I started to think if I had my own restaurant, what kind of food I would want to put in my menu. Second, I like to do service. I had a part time job when I was a freshman at a Tofu pudding store. Every day, I learned how to do service. It was not easy work to do. For instance, every customer has their own personality and habit. Some people like to add more sugar, but some people want less sugar; some people like to put a lot of stuff in the bowl, but some people just want Tofu pudding without stuff. Otherwise, I had to learn how to talk with customers. My boss would help me when he had free time. He taught me the speaking skill because sometimes I couldn’t reply to customers in the right way. For instance, when I reply to customer with impolite words, my boss would tell me immediately. After I got used to do service, I was happy, for I did it will. Therefore, if I had my own restaurant, I will do service by myself.
The next important effect is financial security. First, I could manage money by myself. I would know every day how much I earned, and I could manage the money in how much for food material, how much for my employees, or how much I could save in my bank. Second, I wouldn’t worry about being unemployed. In addition, I created job for people to work for me, so it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Therefore, I would be satisfied with my life and proud of myself.
The last important effect is standard of living. I owned a store and had a steady income; I would know how much could use for my life. For instance, after I had my store for a few years, I would start to improve my life in entertainment, sport, or eating. I could enjoy my interests during my leisure time. Moreover, I could invite my family and friends to accompany me, and I could bring them to watch movies, go to picnic, and even have a trip.
Owning a restaurant would be a great job. In my opinion, it not only matches my interests, but also affects me in my life. People who want to have their own restaurant are probably the same as me. They would utilize their favorite ideas, and they would keep thinking how to make their restaurant better. Therefore, if I have the chance, I will pursue this dream and make it come true.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Goodbye, My Dear Classmates (Sunjing)
My dear classmates: ^^
As you know that this week is my last week to stay CPELI. I will go back to Taiwan next Monday. If everything is ok, I will come back LA on June. I feel so sad because when I come back, I will not belong to CPELI any more. Some of you have accompanied me in three quarter, some of you maybe just few weeks. I want to say the time is not important, our friendship is more important. I am REALLY happy to know you guys, my dear classmates.
Let’s keep in touch……goodbye……
Ps, please don’t pick my grammatical error. XDD
Sunjing
An Airhostess
Nowadays as people have had more demands in this society, more different type of jobs opportunities will be provide to serve the public in order to satisfy people’s desires. It means that people have more choices to get a job that they like as long as they have enough ability to get it. For example, if you want to be a kindergarten teacher, you need to know how to take care of your students since they are very young and how to design the curriculum. For me, being an airhostess is one of my dream jobs because it will improve my English and allow me to meet different people and go to many places to fulfill my dream of traveling around the world.
English is the only language I can use to communicate with people who don’t know Chinese. Since being an airhostess requires good English ability, I must have excellent English skills when I become an airhostess so that I can serve my passengers in the airplane. Also, through keep speaking English to passengers, my speaking skills will progress dramatically because I practice every day. As a result, people will envy that I can speak English fluently and I will get respect from them. In addition, if I want to change jobs, it will be easier to find a job than others due to the fact that my English skills are excellent. In short, improving my English over this career is the first reason why I want to be an airhostess.
There is another reason to explain why I choose to be an airhostess as my dream job. I will have more chances to make different friends who have different levels of social status and background, such as a Dubai person who owns many petroleum companies or a man who comes from Africa. Maybe some of them will become my future husband. Furthermore, since I know many people, I will learn about different cultures and stories through our communication. And then because of my job feature, I will have more opportunities to visit different countries in person which my passengers suggest. Therefore, I won’t need to spend much time searching travel information; I will know exactly where I should go when I visit certain places, I will feel comfortable with many people of many different cultures.
Being an airhostess, not only will enhance my English but also I can make friends who come from diverse backgrounds and visit different countries. Unfortunately, this dream job is impossible to achieve because it requires a physical condition: airhostesses must be at least 5 feet, 5 inches and, therefore; I am too short. Now, I am trying to find other ways to attain the same benefices, and this essay has given me some good ideas.
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