｛Best of the SemesterⅠ｝

      Describing a Process

      If you would like to send an e-mail, follow these steps. Suppose that you have had an e-mail address, and we show you the way by using G-mail. First, sign in your E-mail and click the rectangle “Compose mail” which is on your left, and you will see a new page. Second, type the email addresses of people you want to mail behind the “To” line. Third, if you want to protect the information of people whom you send emails to, you can only have your own email address on the line we said before and click “BCC”, type others' addresses in that row, which can prevent anyone else from getting people’s email addresses. Continue the main idea of the mail on the form “Subject”. Then, point “Attach a file” when you feel like delivering such files as pictures, videos, and so on. After that, finish whatever you want to express in the large blank. Finally, it is high time you sent the email, just click “Send” again. Sending an email sounds so easy that you can try it right now.

｛Best of the Semester Ⅱ｝

Giving Reasons

“Take these wings” is such a beautiful song that I was deeply moved on hearing it at the chorus.

“I found a sparrow…Her life I knew would soon be at an end….she said, ‘My friend, take these wings and learn to fly….’” In the first paragraph, the sparrow which is dying wants to devote what she possesses to the human. I admire her nobility for it’s difficult for us to give even we know that we can’t be the owner. As for the refrain, “‘Take these eyes and learn to see, all the things so dear to me. Take these songs…fill your voice with all the joys of spring….’” Although she is on the verge of dying, she still tries to teach people to treasure what we hold. Tiny as eyes or songs, we should appreciate their existence. Moreover, we should cherish everything we have and make the best use of it as well. “I found another sparrow…whose life had just begun….I smiled at him and said, ‘My son, take these wings….’” The spirit of rebirth and the chain of love really appeal to me. I realize that there is always laughter following behind the sorrow, which inspires me to stay joyful as suffering the pain.

I was touched not only by the elegant music but also by the spirit inside it. And I also learned a lot from the sweet lyrics. 

｛Best of the Semester Ⅲ｝

      Discussing Effects

      Many people enjoy drinking beverage, which may contain caffeine, while few know the effects of too much caffeine. First, caffeine often links to sleeping disorder, such as insomnia. Since caffeine is used to enhance alertness and stay awake, it may cause difficulty in sleeping. Second, on the basis of medical studies, people may vomit and cramp after consuming caffeine. Again, as caffeine’s stimulation, it speeds up metabolism and blood pressure, which likely lead to nausea and other gastrointestinal problems. Third, although there isn't direct association between caffeine and heart disease, survey that it causes irregular heartbeat is well-known. Following the second statement, there is no denying that caffeine makes one’s heart beat faster than normal. According to these serious aftermaths of caffeine, one should pay close attention to what I mention.

＊Discussing EffectsⅡ_Revised＊

Knowing the news of the opening factory in Acton, as far as I am concerned, I object to it. Some consider it a progress to the town, while they don’t think of the damage it will bring to the surroundings. To begin with, with the coming of new people, the town will become more crowded. Also, the original may get nervous about the new ones and feel uneasy with them. Additionally, a factory never runs without giving out environmental pollution. For instance, smoke emissions may affect humans’ health and change climate; polluted water may arouse epidemic or diseases; industrial noise may bring about permanent hearing problems of people. Judging from these negative effects, I am opposed to opening a factory there.

＊Discussing EffectⅠ_Revised＊

Many people enjoy drinking beverage, which may contain caffeine, while few know the effects of too much caffeine. First, caffeine often links to sleeping disorder, such as insomnia. Since caffeine is used to enhance alertness and stay awake, it may cause difficulty in sleeping. Second, on the basis of medical studies, people may vomit and cramp after consuming caffeine. Again, as caffeine’s stimulation, it speeds up metabolism and blood pressure, which likely lead to nausea and other gastrointestinal problems. Third, although there isn't direct association between caffeine and heart disease, survey that it causes irregular heartbeat is well-known. Following the second statement, there is no denying that caffeine makes one’s heart beat faster than normal. According to these serious aftermaths of caffeine, one should pay close attention to what I mention.

＊Discussing CauseⅡ_Revised＊

As a business administration student, I was trying to figure out why Michael Williams, a music store selling compact discs, collapsed. Judging from some information, I concluded three main reasons. Firstly, there have been two large music stores in the neighborhood, which are 3 miles away from the store. It is very competitive that in a small place are three music stores. Secondly, according to the graph of residents’ age, most of people are middle-aged, while the CDs Michael Williams sold are almost hip-hop and rock, which hasn't actually caught on with mainstream customers. Thirdly, the business hours are against the time crowds walk by. Learned from the survey, few people walk past the store from 12p.m. to 6p.m., when the store only opened, from 1p.m. to 5p.m., and that’s why the traffic was low. Due to these elements, I could understand why Michael Williams ended up closing his store and that if we want to run a business, it’s better to investigate the qualities of the inhabitants in advance.

＊Discussing CauseⅠ_Revised＊

Marriage is one of the most important affairs in one’s life, and so am I. There are three main reasons result in my decision. To begin with, if a couple get married, plenty of laws which regulate property, behavior as well as children would pop up to guarantee their rights. Therefore, getting married not only ensures my rights but also brings me the sense of security. Next, due to the traditional concept of society, the older one grows, the less valuable one becomes. Owing to the stress society gives, I think I will feel like getting married when I am an adult. Last but not least, if two people get married, I consider it will be more easily for them to carry out their plans. It doesn’t mean that the dream of lovers can’t be taken into practice if they don’t get married. While with the promise of marriage, both of them will be more thoughtful and have more strength to make their dream come true. According as what I mention above, I’d like to go into marriage one day.

＊Expressing an OpinionⅡ_Revised＊

Living in a modern generation, there's no surprise that some students no longer want to wear uniform. In my opinion, I approve the idea that students go to school in uniforms. Firstly, if every student wears uniforms to school, it seems order and it is convenient for school to manage. If everyone wears the same, the rules of clothes can be regulated easily. Secondly, if students of each school dress in different uniforms, people can identify them by first sight. Every time an activity is held, the school authority can learn students' identifications and know which one is their student. Lastly, wearing uniforms can prevent students from spending too much time in choosing their clothes to school every day. While some think that it can not reach everyone's requirement, I consider that one can make little change on their clothes in circumstances of not being punished. Because of these facts, it is self-evident that it's better to wear uniforms to school.

＊Expressing an OpinionⅠ_Revised＊

Nowadays, one of the most hotly debated issues is whether the death sentence is a reasonable form of punishment or not. As far as I am concerned, I support to use it as a punishment. Of course some people will say that it is cruel and against the human rights, but I deem that they never stand in other’s shoes. If one day their beloved ones are murdered, I think they will not insist on their idea. To begin with, it’s the most powerful way to penalize someone who commits crime, for once using this punishment, that criminal isn't able to commit anymore. Next, if a convict commits repeatedly and never repents, the death penalty is the only way to stop it from doing again. Last, if the death sentence is conducted, there will be fewer people to commit crime. Since they know if they do so, there is only a consequence, death. Taking into an account all of these points, it should be clear that the death penalty should be used as a punishment.

＊Discussing EffectsⅡ＊

Knowing the news of the opening factory in Acton, as far as I am concerned, I object to it. Some consider it a progress to the town, while they don’t think of the damage it will bring to the surroundings. To begin with, with the coming of new people, the town will become more crowded. Also, the original may get nervous about the new ones and feel uneasy with them. Additionally, a factory never runs without giving out environmental pollution. For instance, smoke emissions may affect humans’ health and change climate; polluted water may arouse the epidemic or diseases; industrial noise may bring about permanent hearing problems of people. Judging from these negative effects, I am opposed to opening a factory in there.

＊Discussing EffectⅠ＊

Many people enjoy drinking beverage, which may contain caffeine, while few know the effects of too much caffeine. First, caffeine often links to sleeping disorder, such as insomnia. Since caffeine is used to enhance alertness and stay awake, it may cause difficulty in sleeping. Second, on the basis of medical studies, people may vomit and cramp after consuming the caffeine. Again, as caffeine’s stimulation, it speeds up metabolism and blood pressure, which likely lead to nausea and other gastrointestinal problems. Third, although there hasn’t direct association between caffeine and heart disease, survey that it causes irregular heartbeat is well-known. Following the second statement, there is no denying that caffeine makes one’s heart beat faster than normal. According to these serious aftermaths of caffeine, one should pay close attention to what I mention.

＊Contrasting Ⅱ_Revised＊

     Wanting to hire an English instructor, I compared Lynn Whitenall's and Debra Fines' résumés and selected the latter. To begin with, the education experience of Debra was much more than Lynn's. Debra has taught triple universities than Lynn. Next, Debra has been hired as various position of language while Lynn's has been few. Then, Lynn learned four languages; in contrast, Debra learned two. However, since what I wanted was an English instructor, Debra didn't seem to be worse than Lynn. Lastly, unlike Lynn who won a teaching award, Debra didn't have any, whereas, Debra has published plenty of English-related books. Judging from differences above, I chose Debra for an English instructor for my school in the end.

＊Comparing Ⅲ_Revised＊

      There are few sports that I like, two of which are tennis and badminton. They are not identical but they have many common features. First, the two sports need racquet and ball to play and the racquet of tennis is similar to that of badminton. Second, people have to play them with nets to distinct from each other. Likewise, both tennis and badminton have singles, doubles, and mix doubles of two gender. Last, the way to win tennis and badminton is alike. People have to hit the ball to make their opponents unable to return back. To sum up, the two sports are resembled and tennis is as famous as badminton.

＊Discussing CauseⅡ＊

As a business administration student, I was trying to figure out why Michael Williams, a music store selling compact discs, collapsed. Judging from some information, I concluded three main reasons. Firstly, there have been two large music stores in the neighborhood, which are 3 miles away from the store. It is very competitive that in a small place are three music stores. Secondly, according to the graph of residents’ age, most of people are middle-aged, while the CDs Michael Williams sold are almost hip-hop and rock, which hasn't actually caught on with mainstream customers. Thirdly, the business hours opposites with the time crowds walk by. Learned from the survey, few people walk past the store from 12p.m. to 6p.m., when the store only opened, from 1p.m. to 5p.m., and that’s why the traffic was low. Due to these elements, I could understand why Michael Williams ended up closing his store and that if we want to run a business, it’s better to investigate the qualities of the inhabitants in advance.

＊Discussing CauseⅠ＊

Marriage is one of the most important affairs in one’s life, and so do I. there are three main reasons result in my decision. To begin with, if a couple get married, plenty of laws which regulate property, behavior as well as children would pop up to guarantee their rights. Therefore, getting married not only ensures my rights but also brings me the sense of security. Next, due to the traditional concept of society, the older one grows, the less valuable one becomes. Owing to the stress society gives, I think I will feel like getting married when I am an adult. Last but not least, if two people get married, I consider it will be more easily for them to carry out their plans. It doesn’t mean that the dream of lovers can’t be taken into practice if they don’t get married. While with the promise of marriage, both of them will be more thoughtful and have more strength to make their dream come true. According as what I mention above, I’d like go into marriage one day.