Weihan, Wang
Mr. Kelly
Class 3A
Feb 9, 2015
Draft #2
TrainsAsia GE235: Taiwan Crash Plane 'lost engine power' (news)
There were 58 passengers and crew in it. At least 35 of them died in this accident. Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council said that the left engines malfunctioned within minutes after the plane take- off. The pilot, Liao Chen-tsung wanted to control the plane in order to avoid harming residents. When his body was found, his hands were still in the plane's control. At this time, we don't know why the left engines didn't restart.
Childhood Obesity
Do you have any kids? Do you worry about childhood obesity? In recent years, the rate of obese children has kept growing. Childhood obesity has become more and more serious problem. In the US, the rate of obese children is about 18 present. In other word, out of ten children, about two children are overweight. It is great higher than the rate in other countries. Moreover, obese children are at high risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Heart disease is the NO.1 cause of death in the U.S. Therefore, the federal government wants to take some measures to reduce obesity in kids. This essay will describe proposed solutions to the problem of childhood obesity. Finally, this essay will propose the best solution and explain its benefits.
There are several ways to solve this serious problem. One solution is being tried in Puerto Rico. According to the article “Local Governments Seek to Reduce Obesity in Kids”, the federal government has proposed a law that children who are obese must visit a counselor who would help them come up with a diet and exercise plan. Every four weeks, kids are checked for improvement. After six months, if kids don't improve, their parents will be fined $500. If a child doesn’t show significant weight loss after another six months, fines could increase to $800. However, Ted Kyle, chairman of the Obesity Action Coalition does not agree with this proposal, because he stated that people who are obese tend to have a lower socioeconomic status. Ted said that it is a good way to change obese children’s dietary habits. In another article “Experts ‘Appalled’ by Puerto Rican Bill to Fine Parents if Obese Children”, Dhaurandhar’s research showed that the environment in a mother’s womb, too much or too little sleep and chemicals in the environment could cause childhood obesity. He advised that eat less and move more. Moreover, “Policies that support parents are much more helpful than policies that penalize them”, Rebecca Puhl said.
According to online the article “http://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/weight-problems-and-obesity-in-children.htm”, another way to solve childhood obesity is make healthier food choice. Firstly, children need to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Secondly, breakfast is very important. “Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who skip the first meal of the day.” Thirdly, you schedule regular meal times. If your kids know they will only get food at certain times, they will be more likely to eat what they get when they get it. Finally, limit dining out. “If you must eat out, avoid fast food and make the healthy choices you are trying to make at home.”
In my opinion, the best way to solve childhood obesity is attend a boarding school. According to my friend's experience, he was very fat before he attended school. The president of that school put on many rules to reduce students become obesity. Firstly, my friend had to live in a dormitory from Monday to Friday. During these days, he was not allowed to go home. Moreover, his parents couldn't come to school. Secondly, he needed to get up at 7 o'clock every morning, next he must spend one hour to do Aerobic exercise. After that, the refectory offered the healthy breakfast for him. Thirdly, the president ban sale the soda in the school. Instead, the school offered a glass of fruit juice each meal. Last of all, my friend needed to go to bed on time, because the lights were turned off at eleven o'clock. After he graduated, he lost 30 pounds weight. Therefore, I think the best solution to reduce childhood obesity is attending a boarding school.
Happiness
What do you consider important ways to happiness? Some people think if they have a lot of money, they will feel happy. Some people think if they achieve self-worth, they will feel happy. Others think if they have enough time to do something that they like to do. In other word, different people have different ideas about happiness. Happiness is the positive range of emotions that we feel when we are content or full of joy. The film “Happy” was made by Roko Belic. He traveled around the world to interview the local people who lived in different countries and have different living conditions. He wanted to know how the people in the world achieve happy. According to the research, “happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstance and 40% intentional activity”. Genetic means Heredity. It is a biological process where a parent passes certain genes onto their children. Circumstance means something happens out of one’s control. Intentional activity means doing something and following your heart. This essay will describe Susan’s and my opinion about this quote. Finally will describe what will do to make myself happy.
Until I Say Goodbye was written by Susan who was an optimistic woman. This book described that Susan’s remaining life after she was diagnosed with ALS disease. And give her children a happy life. In addition, travel with Nancy who is Susan’s best friend. According to this book, Susan agreed with the quote, but she thought the “intentional activity” is more important than “circumstances” and “genetics” because she got ALS, but her biological mother’s family and her father’s family had nobody who got this disease. There were some circumstances that happened in Susan’s life. Such as Susan got the terrible disease and she was sent to adoption. Susan was unable to control these things. However, in intentional activity, Susan got more freedom from her adopted parent; therefore, Susan could make any decision by herself. Firstly, she chose the University which she wanted to attend. Secondly, when she received the letter which is the information about her biological mother, she decided to visit her biological mother. Then, after Susan was diagnosed with ALS, she chose to live with joy so she planned a trip with her children. Finally, Susan wanted to travel Yukon with Nancy to see the Northern Lights, which is a wonder in the world. Therefore, Susan thought the “intentional activity” is the most important way to achieve happiness.
In my opinion, happiness doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it relies on your choices about your life. Poor people can also live a happy life. “Intentional activity” makes a significant effect on happiness. I never know what will happen tomorrow, so I appreciate what I have. I am unable to choose where I was born, my parents and my country; however, I can choose where I to live. In my childhood, although I lived in the low economic condition, I tried to discover games which were cheap but it is fun. There were many marvelous memories. I used to help my parents to water the flowers on the farm which was near a limpid river on weekends. There are extensive fishes in it, so I liked to go fish at dusk. In addition, I did not have enough money to purchases a game machine. Instead, I collected the cartoon card and played crystal ball with my classmates after school. It was cheap, but it gave me much happiness. When I moved to New York, everything changed. When I lived in an apartment, people almost didn’t talk a lot with neighbors. I chose to stay at home to watch comedy movies which brought happiness. I thought I need to make some changes so that I can communicate well with others in English. Therefore, I think the intentional activity play a main role in happiness. I can’t choose my genes, but I can choose what I want to do.
Recently, I think it is necessary for me to make a plan about my future. I don’t know what “circumstance” will happen, but I think I need to make more “intentional activities” to make myself happier. I have a short-term plan and a long-term plan to achieve happiness. My short-term plan is to study English hard and attend a community college in New York. I want to travel to one attraction each weekend in New York. Then I need to find a part-time job to earn my travel funds. My long-term plan is find a good job which has high salary and work hard for several years. Next, I start my Southeast Asia trip with my mother. In my mind, I think travel is the happiest activity in my life. When traveling to another country, you can not only appreciate the special attractive scenery and taste authentic local delicious food but you also can learn more new culture which you had never known. Although it will cost me lots of money, I think travel can make me relax. I am attracted by the varied delicious food. Finally, I want to give a comfortable life to my mother because she gave me a lot. In a word, I will take some “intentional activities” to make happy.
Birth Order (summary)
In my opinion, the oldest child has the most difficult life for several reasons. First, the oldest child like a baby-sister. When the parents leave home for work,the oldest child needs to be an adult to take good care of the younger children. When you and your siblings are in the same school, if your siblings get into trouble and need to go home, the teacher will call you to take them back home. Second, parents are super strict with the oldest child because they want to make the best model for the younger children. On the contrary, “The later children do not seem to try as hard, as does the oldest child, to be parental and adult even during childhood.”, Forer said. Third, the oldest child tends to be responsible. According to my friend’s Li Bin who is the oldest child in his family. Unfortunately, his family doesn’t have enough money to support three children for study. Therefore, he decided to give up his education and go to work when he was twenty. Because of the younger children, Li Bin had to make this decision. On the basis of these reasons, I think the oldest child has a difficult life.
LOVE(summary)
The fist time I discovered my father love me a lot was my birthday when I was ten. It was a sunny day, I saw my father was coming back from supermarket and brought ample ingredients such as alive shrimp, chicken, beef which is my favorite. I asked him why he bought so many food because I didn't remember that is my birthday. He just smiled and went into the kitchen. Then I play glass ball with my friends on the ground. When I went back for lunch, I found many delicious food which attracts my eyes on the table. A big birth cake in the middle. my parents and my sister sang the song for me. I was sure these were cooked by my father because he was a genius cooker. Although my father rarely talk a lot with me, he just used his actions to show his love to me.
Midterm Reflection Essay
Time flies, the half of the semester was passed away. It is my second semester in Clip. During these two months, one thing I have learned is the grammar about nouns, articles, verb tense and modals. In addition, I have learned how to use the paper dictionary. Another thing I have read the novel named Until I say goodbye which described a woman Susan how to fight with the ALS disease. I have gotten a lot of knowledge about Florida and ALS. Finally, I have gotten the idea how to organize the essay. In this reflection essay, I will describe what I have accomplished so far this semester and what o hope to improve in the second half semester.
This semester, our class participated in the QCC Camus Common Read. Common Read is means that the students in different majors read a same book at the same time, moreover they take some same activities to discuss the question about the book. Maybe different students have different ideas. The Common Read is an excellent way for students to know about Susan who was diagnosis ALS and think about our future. “Pay it Forward” is the topic. According to Until I Say Goodbye, author Susan described her life after she was diagnosed the ALS. She started to make a specific trip to Yukon with Nancy to see the Northern Light which is one of the most wonder senses in the world. During this Common Read, I knew how to use a computer to do some research. In addition, I attended a Guest Speaker about Sympathy, a movie event and a big final party. I could remember the movie Pay it Forward which is described a little boy Harey Joel Osment took a class. His teacher gave a task to him. The little boy started to give some help to the homeless people. He brought a homeless man to live in his home. He wanted to through himself to make the world some difference. However, the result of the movie was sad. He was killed because of his brave.
In addition to participating in the Common Read, one thing we read the novel and discussed the main idea with group members. The teacher changed the group after a test because he wanted his students could have talked with different classmates. Another thing we watched a video about happiness which is described a researcher did some research about how the different people think about happiness. Moreover, we talked about the birth order. According to personal experience, we had the various of answers about birth order. After that, I think I became more patient than before. However, I think I need more chances to talk to others in English.
The second half of the semester, I hope that teacher could make more reading test and make a wonderful trip for us. Outside of class, I think I could spend more time improving my English in the library. Another important thing is speaking English as soon as possible. In my wishes, I can read the English materials in my daily life. I think I need to improve my pronoun and vocabularies. After this semester, I need a break first. Then, I will find a part-time job to earn some money. Finally, I will attend the summer class.
Friendship and Kinship
It is a popular topic which is more important for you, friendship or kinship? Kinship is the relationship between members of the same family such as cousins and uncle. Everyone thinks both friends and relatives are very crucial. However, when people compare friendship and kinship, people have different ideas about them because they have particular experience. Some people think that friends are more important than relatives; other people think that relatives are more important than friends. In addition, some people think friendship and kinship are very similar, but I think they have some differences. This essay will describe the differences of friendship and kinship in choice, experience and trust.
Kinship and friendship are different in choice. We are unable to choose kinship. For example, you can’t choose which kind of relatives and family, good or evil. If you have a bad relative, you need to meet him or her at a family reunion. For instance, I have an uncle who is a kind man, but he has a bad habit. He always asks my mother or me to lend him some money for gambling. It is impossible to stop our relationship. However, the friendship is very different. First, you have the right to choose which kind of people you want to make friends with. Second, you can stop friendship when your friends who do something to hurt your heart. Third, you can also choose a friend who has common interests as you. For example, if you both like basketball, you can discuss the NBA together. Finally, I think you can control your friendship, but you don’t control your kinship.
There are different experiences between relatives and friends. Your relatives know more about your childhood. Due to the differences of education, your relatives and you only have rarely limited topics, such as economic problems, study and marriage. In the family reunion, my parents and my relatives always compare children’s scores in school or ask question such as do your child have a boyfriend or girlfriend? These topics make me feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, your friends and you have more time to stay together so your friends know your interests. Because you are born at the same age, your friends can support your dream.For example, my friend Lin Shan wants to be a singer, but her family and her relatives completely disagree with her dream. Her family thinks that it is very hard for her to be a famous singer. Moreover, they think that she needs to choose a good major which will allow her to find a job easily. As her friend, I understand and support her because of her genius. She possesses a beautiful voice and works hard in the music field. She always tells me that she is going to attend a TV show to prove she is able to be a good singer. I believe that she will succeed if she persists with her dream. Based on Lin Shan’s experience, I think that different experiences can make relatives and friends have different opinions.
Kinship and friendship have different kinds of trust. Your relatives will trust you in any conditions. If you face some economic problem, your relatives will give you as much as they can. They seldom ask you about the particular reason. When some people misunderstand you, your relatives always believe you and stand behind you. In contrast, you will tell your best friend first after a big trouble happen. Your friends will give you some useful advice and help you handle the trouble. You also share your secret with your friends because of your reliance. There are different ways to show the trust between friends and relatives.
In conclusion, both relatives and friends can give you encouragement when you run into trouble. However, they don’t use the same way to support you. Kinship and friendship are quite different in choice, experience and trust.
CAT-W1
According to the article, children obtain a better scores in the test after taking 20 minutes of aerobic exercise. A years-long Swedish Study shows that there is not a connection between muscular strength and I.Q. scores.Professor, Georg Kuhn, says that aerobic exercise is useful for brain to keep clear. In addition, Mr. Hillman finds that running increases test scores; however, playing video games does not enhance test scores. I agree with Mr. Hillman that taking 20 minutes of running can raise test scores quickly. moreover, playing video games is harmful for education.
The aerobic exercise improves test scores for several reasons. Firstly, aerobic exercise helps us to remember more useful information about test point because taking some aerobic exercise can make our blood flow faster than sitting on the chair for a long time. Secondly, the aerobic exercise also can cuts down the test street when we focus on running with soft music, you may forget the test for a short time and let the brain have a rest. this very necessary for students to clam down before the test. Thirdly, when we take aerobic exercise, more oxygen flow into our breathe system and remove some waste gas outside our body through nose or mouth. Finally, according to Mr. Kuhn, "Aerobic exercise, not strength training, produces specific growth factors and proteins that stimulate the brain." it makes our brain is full of energy. During the test, keeping a clear-brain is very important. Therefore, I think that enough aerobic exercise can enhances the test scores.
Playing video games impacts our test score. Once students are addicted to video game, they may don't pay attention to study. To keep for a long period of time, student's score would become lower and lower. When I was a high school, my classmate, Linyu, was an excellent student in first year. He always gets As in each subject, my teacher required us to learn Linyu to be a good student. However, the second year , Linyu turn opposite side. He didn't finish homework on time because he paid more attention to play video game. Even it is final test tomorrow, he played video games late at night.His test score went down quickly. According to Linyu's experience, Spending too much time on video game affects the test score.
In conclusion, aerobic exercise not only is useful to test score, it makes students keep healthy. I don't say that playing video game is a bad hobby, however, playing video game in the wrong time is harmful to test score.
CAT-W 2
Employment becomes a serious problem for college students college students complain that it is very hard them to get a job which they like. According to the article "Helping Graduates College students" by Jean Fitz, students and the state's accountants are displeased about the employment rate in Wisconsin. Students in Wisconsin are worried about jobs after graduating from college. the state's accountants think that students don't use their financial aid in the right way. For example, students use financial aid to change their majors or repay for failed class. Because of this problem, the state government and some community colleges have built a new system to match major which students good at or fit in. I understand the college. however, I think that it is more important for students to enhance their skills to get jobs.
College students need to improve the communication skill during college time for several reason. First, when you attend an interview meeting, you had better to show your abilities through communication. interviewer can judge whether you able to competent the position which you want. Second, when you work on a task with your colleagues, you need to talk with colleagues to share your ideas. Communication can help us to complete task as soon as possible. Finally, communication is a useful way to solve problem. If you always work alone and don't share your experience to others. Others don't give you any advice. It reminds the problem in your heart. Therefore, Communication is a useful skill for college students to attend job.
Time management is another skill college students need to master. Time management is significant skills in college or company. In college, students need to finish study tasks limit time such as CAT-W test, speech and homework. Professors usually require their student to prepare academic papers within couples week. Professors don't like their students to complains why students didn't finish their paper on time. In a company, it is also important to be a time manager. When a company get a program, the owner usually require the company to complete the program. Then your manager will distribute the different task to each staff. If you were unable to finish your task, the manager would fire you. In conclusion, it is necessary for college students to arrange their time.
CAT-W 3
According to the article "What is quality of Life?" by Francisco Orozco , the different have different opinions about the quality of life . Francisco states that it is a wrong way to consider only material condition and ignore the spiritual way of life. In addition, Francisco explains that traditional life which people live happily without food material condition is more stable than people with money and goods. In the end of article, Francisco describes that higher standard of living makes relationship weakness and enhances the rate of crime. Moreover, people become more stress to maintain higher standard of living. I agree with author's opinion that wealth isn't the only standard to judge people quality of life. I think that wealth, self-value and happiness affect the quality of life.
Wealth is one way to shoe the quality of life. First, if people have high material wealth, they can enjoy a higher standard of living such as living in an expensive house, driving a luxury car and having servants offers various kinds of services. In addition, rich people can also enjoy some high-standard activities. They don't need to worry about how much they have to earn. Third, children who live in a rich family can get a good education. However, wealth is only the material side of life, people also need to be satisfied with the spiritual side of life.
Achieving to show self-worth is a important way to affect the spiritual side of life. If people only had much money and didn't make some value things, their lives would be boring . When people use their skills to change their life, they would be proud of themselves. For example, Thomas Edison,a famous scientist, discovered the light to make the world bright. Edison also invented lots of new goods. When Edison achieved his invention, he felt very excited and were satisfied with his life. Everyone has their special self-worth. According to Francisco's opinion, artists are good at making traditional crafts, musicians can play beautiful music. they felt satisfied with their spiritual side of life.
Happiness is the most significant way to show the quality of life. Some people feel unhappy despite they are millionaire. For instant, my friend, Peter is a successful businessman. peter take his mother move to the US. Peter purchased a big house and gave much money to his mother. However, Peter's mother didn't feel happy at all for some reasons. First, Peter didn't have time to stay with his mother and she didn't have friends here. She felt very loneliney Second, Peter's mother didn't say English so she couldn't community with others. Finally, she didn't like the food.Therefore, she was rich but she didn't feel happy.
In conclusion, material side and spiritual side decide whether people feel satisfied with life or not. Don't consider too much about material foods. We only need some material goods to support our family. It is the most important to find happiness.
Interview
Why do people work? The purposes of work are different. Most people have to go to work because of survival. Some people go to work in order to achieving self-worth. In addition,other people consider work as a way to kill time. According to my professor’s opinion, there are three steps of purpose of work. The first step is supporting. The second step is creating a wonderful future for our family. Last of all, the highest step is making some contribution for our country. I strongly agree with my professor so I think these are three purposes why people go to work.
The first reason why people go to work is working for survival. If people didn’t go to work, they wouldn’t able to pay for the various kinds of fees such as rent, gas bill and meals. In addition, as an adult, it is impossible for us to always rely on our parents. Parents don’t have the obligation and ability to support their children for long time. For example, “We love laughing”, a famous show in China. They put on a show about the 30 years-old man story. Xiaoxu, the lazy man has never thought that going out to work. He always thinks that his parents could support him all the time. Five year later, his parents both lost their work because the financial crisis. They were unable to give Xiaoxu money any more. As the result, Xiaoxu had to earn money to exist. Through working, people have ability to purchase goods which they didn’t have enough money to afford it before. People become more independent because of work. Therefore, people have to go out to seek a job to exist.
A more developed why people go to work is working for family. Some people only think about themselves; however, other people also consider that supporting their families. There are a various of ways to support their families. First, offering a better family environment for parents. In order to achieve this purpose, people have to work hard as they can. Second, cutting parent’s work time. Let parents release themselves and gain more freedom time to enjoy life such as dance, sing and shopping. Finally, giving a special trip to parents. parents paid their whole life to care about their children.Parents don’t have time to travel so giving a special trip to them is very meaningful.
The highest purpose why people go to work is working for society. It is the highest level for people to reach there. Therefore, there are only few groups of people can go to work for society. These people don’t care about how much money they can earn. Chinese soldiers and teachers are the modal of people who work for society. The soldiers protect citizens safe, but they only earn few account of money. Alike soldiers, the teachers pass on knowledge to students without reciprocation. When I interview my Chinese teacher, she explained the reason why she chose to be a teacher. Her answer made me surprise. She told me that being teacher is a divine profession. She felt pride when she heard her students made achievements in society. It is don’t matter for her to earn more money, but it is properly significant for her to educate for society. Both of them go to work for society.
Comparing the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs,the physiological need is similar to the work for survival; the belonging need is alike the work for family; the Self-actulization need resembles the work for society. Different people have diverse needs. It is greatly difficult for people reach the top of pyramid. In other words, the few people can stand on the country level to consider their job.
In conclusion, people not only go to work for money, they can have diverse reasons for work. If people only worked for money, they would become a moneymaking machine. It is worthy for young people to consider why they work.
Mr. Kelly
Class 3A
Feb 9, 2015
Draft #2
TrainsAsia GE235: Taiwan Crash Plane 'lost engine power' (news)
There were 58 passengers and crew in it. At least 35 of them died in this accident. Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council said that the left engines malfunctioned within minutes after the plane take- off. The pilot, Liao Chen-tsung wanted to control the plane in order to avoid harming residents. When his body was found, his hands were still in the plane's control. At this time, we don't know why the left engines didn't restart.
Childhood Obesity
Do you have any kids? Do you worry about childhood obesity? In recent years, the rate of obese children has kept growing. Childhood obesity has become more and more serious problem. In the US, the rate of obese children is about 18 present. In other word, out of ten children, about two children are overweight. It is great higher than the rate in other countries. Moreover, obese children are at high risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Heart disease is the NO.1 cause of death in the U.S. Therefore, the federal government wants to take some measures to reduce obesity in kids. This essay will describe proposed solutions to the problem of childhood obesity. Finally, this essay will propose the best solution and explain its benefits.
There are several ways to solve this serious problem. One solution is being tried in Puerto Rico. According to the article “Local Governments Seek to Reduce Obesity in Kids”, the federal government has proposed a law that children who are obese must visit a counselor who would help them come up with a diet and exercise plan. Every four weeks, kids are checked for improvement. After six months, if kids don't improve, their parents will be fined $500. If a child doesn’t show significant weight loss after another six months, fines could increase to $800. However, Ted Kyle, chairman of the Obesity Action Coalition does not agree with this proposal, because he stated that people who are obese tend to have a lower socioeconomic status. Ted said that it is a good way to change obese children’s dietary habits. In another article “Experts ‘Appalled’ by Puerto Rican Bill to Fine Parents if Obese Children”, Dhaurandhar’s research showed that the environment in a mother’s womb, too much or too little sleep and chemicals in the environment could cause childhood obesity. He advised that eat less and move more. Moreover, “Policies that support parents are much more helpful than policies that penalize them”, Rebecca Puhl said.
According to online the article “http://www.helpguide.org/articles/diet-weight-loss/weight-problems-and-obesity-in-children.htm”, another way to solve childhood obesity is make healthier food choice. Firstly, children need to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Secondly, breakfast is very important. “Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who skip the first meal of the day.” Thirdly, you schedule regular meal times. If your kids know they will only get food at certain times, they will be more likely to eat what they get when they get it. Finally, limit dining out. “If you must eat out, avoid fast food and make the healthy choices you are trying to make at home.”
In my opinion, the best way to solve childhood obesity is attend a boarding school. According to my friend's experience, he was very fat before he attended school. The president of that school put on many rules to reduce students become obesity. Firstly, my friend had to live in a dormitory from Monday to Friday. During these days, he was not allowed to go home. Moreover, his parents couldn't come to school. Secondly, he needed to get up at 7 o'clock every morning, next he must spend one hour to do Aerobic exercise. After that, the refectory offered the healthy breakfast for him. Thirdly, the president ban sale the soda in the school. Instead, the school offered a glass of fruit juice each meal. Last of all, my friend needed to go to bed on time, because the lights were turned off at eleven o'clock. After he graduated, he lost 30 pounds weight. Therefore, I think the best solution to reduce childhood obesity is attending a boarding school.
Happiness
What do you consider important ways to happiness? Some people think if they have a lot of money, they will feel happy. Some people think if they achieve self-worth, they will feel happy. Others think if they have enough time to do something that they like to do. In other word, different people have different ideas about happiness. Happiness is the positive range of emotions that we feel when we are content or full of joy. The film “Happy” was made by Roko Belic. He traveled around the world to interview the local people who lived in different countries and have different living conditions. He wanted to know how the people in the world achieve happy. According to the research, “happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstance and 40% intentional activity”. Genetic means Heredity. It is a biological process where a parent passes certain genes onto their children. Circumstance means something happens out of one’s control. Intentional activity means doing something and following your heart. This essay will describe Susan’s and my opinion about this quote. Finally will describe what will do to make myself happy.
Until I Say Goodbye was written by Susan who was an optimistic woman. This book described that Susan’s remaining life after she was diagnosed with ALS disease. And give her children a happy life. In addition, travel with Nancy who is Susan’s best friend. According to this book, Susan agreed with the quote, but she thought the “intentional activity” is more important than “circumstances” and “genetics” because she got ALS, but her biological mother’s family and her father’s family had nobody who got this disease. There were some circumstances that happened in Susan’s life. Such as Susan got the terrible disease and she was sent to adoption. Susan was unable to control these things. However, in intentional activity, Susan got more freedom from her adopted parent; therefore, Susan could make any decision by herself. Firstly, she chose the University which she wanted to attend. Secondly, when she received the letter which is the information about her biological mother, she decided to visit her biological mother. Then, after Susan was diagnosed with ALS, she chose to live with joy so she planned a trip with her children. Finally, Susan wanted to travel Yukon with Nancy to see the Northern Lights, which is a wonder in the world. Therefore, Susan thought the “intentional activity” is the most important way to achieve happiness.
In my opinion, happiness doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it relies on your choices about your life. Poor people can also live a happy life. “Intentional activity” makes a significant effect on happiness. I never know what will happen tomorrow, so I appreciate what I have. I am unable to choose where I was born, my parents and my country; however, I can choose where I to live. In my childhood, although I lived in the low economic condition, I tried to discover games which were cheap but it is fun. There were many marvelous memories. I used to help my parents to water the flowers on the farm which was near a limpid river on weekends. There are extensive fishes in it, so I liked to go fish at dusk. In addition, I did not have enough money to purchases a game machine. Instead, I collected the cartoon card and played crystal ball with my classmates after school. It was cheap, but it gave me much happiness. When I moved to New York, everything changed. When I lived in an apartment, people almost didn’t talk a lot with neighbors. I chose to stay at home to watch comedy movies which brought happiness. I thought I need to make some changes so that I can communicate well with others in English. Therefore, I think the intentional activity play a main role in happiness. I can’t choose my genes, but I can choose what I want to do.
Recently, I think it is necessary for me to make a plan about my future. I don’t know what “circumstance” will happen, but I think I need to make more “intentional activities” to make myself happier. I have a short-term plan and a long-term plan to achieve happiness. My short-term plan is to study English hard and attend a community college in New York. I want to travel to one attraction each weekend in New York. Then I need to find a part-time job to earn my travel funds. My long-term plan is find a good job which has high salary and work hard for several years. Next, I start my Southeast Asia trip with my mother. In my mind, I think travel is the happiest activity in my life. When traveling to another country, you can not only appreciate the special attractive scenery and taste authentic local delicious food but you also can learn more new culture which you had never known. Although it will cost me lots of money, I think travel can make me relax. I am attracted by the varied delicious food. Finally, I want to give a comfortable life to my mother because she gave me a lot. In a word, I will take some “intentional activities” to make happy.
Birth Order (summary)
In my opinion, the oldest child has the most difficult life for several reasons. First, the oldest child like a baby-sister. When the parents leave home for work,the oldest child needs to be an adult to take good care of the younger children. When you and your siblings are in the same school, if your siblings get into trouble and need to go home, the teacher will call you to take them back home. Second, parents are super strict with the oldest child because they want to make the best model for the younger children. On the contrary, “The later children do not seem to try as hard, as does the oldest child, to be parental and adult even during childhood.”, Forer said. Third, the oldest child tends to be responsible. According to my friend’s Li Bin who is the oldest child in his family. Unfortunately, his family doesn’t have enough money to support three children for study. Therefore, he decided to give up his education and go to work when he was twenty. Because of the younger children, Li Bin had to make this decision. On the basis of these reasons, I think the oldest child has a difficult life.
LOVE(summary)
The fist time I discovered my father love me a lot was my birthday when I was ten. It was a sunny day, I saw my father was coming back from supermarket and brought ample ingredients such as alive shrimp, chicken, beef which is my favorite. I asked him why he bought so many food because I didn't remember that is my birthday. He just smiled and went into the kitchen. Then I play glass ball with my friends on the ground. When I went back for lunch, I found many delicious food which attracts my eyes on the table. A big birth cake in the middle. my parents and my sister sang the song for me. I was sure these were cooked by my father because he was a genius cooker. Although my father rarely talk a lot with me, he just used his actions to show his love to me.
Midterm Reflection Essay
Time flies, the half of the semester was passed away. It is my second semester in Clip. During these two months, one thing I have learned is the grammar about nouns, articles, verb tense and modals. In addition, I have learned how to use the paper dictionary. Another thing I have read the novel named Until I say goodbye which described a woman Susan how to fight with the ALS disease. I have gotten a lot of knowledge about Florida and ALS. Finally, I have gotten the idea how to organize the essay. In this reflection essay, I will describe what I have accomplished so far this semester and what o hope to improve in the second half semester.
This semester, our class participated in the QCC Camus Common Read. Common Read is means that the students in different majors read a same book at the same time, moreover they take some same activities to discuss the question about the book. Maybe different students have different ideas. The Common Read is an excellent way for students to know about Susan who was diagnosis ALS and think about our future. “Pay it Forward” is the topic. According to Until I Say Goodbye, author Susan described her life after she was diagnosed the ALS. She started to make a specific trip to Yukon with Nancy to see the Northern Light which is one of the most wonder senses in the world. During this Common Read, I knew how to use a computer to do some research. In addition, I attended a Guest Speaker about Sympathy, a movie event and a big final party. I could remember the movie Pay it Forward which is described a little boy Harey Joel Osment took a class. His teacher gave a task to him. The little boy started to give some help to the homeless people. He brought a homeless man to live in his home. He wanted to through himself to make the world some difference. However, the result of the movie was sad. He was killed because of his brave.
In addition to participating in the Common Read, one thing we read the novel and discussed the main idea with group members. The teacher changed the group after a test because he wanted his students could have talked with different classmates. Another thing we watched a video about happiness which is described a researcher did some research about how the different people think about happiness. Moreover, we talked about the birth order. According to personal experience, we had the various of answers about birth order. After that, I think I became more patient than before. However, I think I need more chances to talk to others in English.
The second half of the semester, I hope that teacher could make more reading test and make a wonderful trip for us. Outside of class, I think I could spend more time improving my English in the library. Another important thing is speaking English as soon as possible. In my wishes, I can read the English materials in my daily life. I think I need to improve my pronoun and vocabularies. After this semester, I need a break first. Then, I will find a part-time job to earn some money. Finally, I will attend the summer class.
Friendship and Kinship
It is a popular topic which is more important for you, friendship or kinship? Kinship is the relationship between members of the same family such as cousins and uncle. Everyone thinks both friends and relatives are very crucial. However, when people compare friendship and kinship, people have different ideas about them because they have particular experience. Some people think that friends are more important than relatives; other people think that relatives are more important than friends. In addition, some people think friendship and kinship are very similar, but I think they have some differences. This essay will describe the differences of friendship and kinship in choice, experience and trust.
Kinship and friendship are different in choice. We are unable to choose kinship. For example, you can’t choose which kind of relatives and family, good or evil. If you have a bad relative, you need to meet him or her at a family reunion. For instance, I have an uncle who is a kind man, but he has a bad habit. He always asks my mother or me to lend him some money for gambling. It is impossible to stop our relationship. However, the friendship is very different. First, you have the right to choose which kind of people you want to make friends with. Second, you can stop friendship when your friends who do something to hurt your heart. Third, you can also choose a friend who has common interests as you. For example, if you both like basketball, you can discuss the NBA together. Finally, I think you can control your friendship, but you don’t control your kinship.
There are different experiences between relatives and friends. Your relatives know more about your childhood. Due to the differences of education, your relatives and you only have rarely limited topics, such as economic problems, study and marriage. In the family reunion, my parents and my relatives always compare children’s scores in school or ask question such as do your child have a boyfriend or girlfriend? These topics make me feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, your friends and you have more time to stay together so your friends know your interests. Because you are born at the same age, your friends can support your dream.For example, my friend Lin Shan wants to be a singer, but her family and her relatives completely disagree with her dream. Her family thinks that it is very hard for her to be a famous singer. Moreover, they think that she needs to choose a good major which will allow her to find a job easily. As her friend, I understand and support her because of her genius. She possesses a beautiful voice and works hard in the music field. She always tells me that she is going to attend a TV show to prove she is able to be a good singer. I believe that she will succeed if she persists with her dream. Based on Lin Shan’s experience, I think that different experiences can make relatives and friends have different opinions.
Kinship and friendship have different kinds of trust. Your relatives will trust you in any conditions. If you face some economic problem, your relatives will give you as much as they can. They seldom ask you about the particular reason. When some people misunderstand you, your relatives always believe you and stand behind you. In contrast, you will tell your best friend first after a big trouble happen. Your friends will give you some useful advice and help you handle the trouble. You also share your secret with your friends because of your reliance. There are different ways to show the trust between friends and relatives.
In conclusion, both relatives and friends can give you encouragement when you run into trouble. However, they don’t use the same way to support you. Kinship and friendship are quite different in choice, experience and trust.
CAT-W1
According to the article, children obtain a better scores in the test after taking 20 minutes of aerobic exercise. A years-long Swedish Study shows that there is not a connection between muscular strength and I.Q. scores.Professor, Georg Kuhn, says that aerobic exercise is useful for brain to keep clear. In addition, Mr. Hillman finds that running increases test scores; however, playing video games does not enhance test scores. I agree with Mr. Hillman that taking 20 minutes of running can raise test scores quickly. moreover, playing video games is harmful for education.
The aerobic exercise improves test scores for several reasons. Firstly, aerobic exercise helps us to remember more useful information about test point because taking some aerobic exercise can make our blood flow faster than sitting on the chair for a long time. Secondly, the aerobic exercise also can cuts down the test street when we focus on running with soft music, you may forget the test for a short time and let the brain have a rest. this very necessary for students to clam down before the test. Thirdly, when we take aerobic exercise, more oxygen flow into our breathe system and remove some waste gas outside our body through nose or mouth. Finally, according to Mr. Kuhn, "Aerobic exercise, not strength training, produces specific growth factors and proteins that stimulate the brain." it makes our brain is full of energy. During the test, keeping a clear-brain is very important. Therefore, I think that enough aerobic exercise can enhances the test scores.
Playing video games impacts our test score. Once students are addicted to video game, they may don't pay attention to study. To keep for a long period of time, student's score would become lower and lower. When I was a high school, my classmate, Linyu, was an excellent student in first year. He always gets As in each subject, my teacher required us to learn Linyu to be a good student. However, the second year , Linyu turn opposite side. He didn't finish homework on time because he paid more attention to play video game. Even it is final test tomorrow, he played video games late at night.His test score went down quickly. According to Linyu's experience, Spending too much time on video game affects the test score.
In conclusion, aerobic exercise not only is useful to test score, it makes students keep healthy. I don't say that playing video game is a bad hobby, however, playing video game in the wrong time is harmful to test score.
CAT-W 2
Employment becomes a serious problem for college students college students complain that it is very hard them to get a job which they like. According to the article "Helping Graduates College students" by Jean Fitz, students and the state's accountants are displeased about the employment rate in Wisconsin. Students in Wisconsin are worried about jobs after graduating from college. the state's accountants think that students don't use their financial aid in the right way. For example, students use financial aid to change their majors or repay for failed class. Because of this problem, the state government and some community colleges have built a new system to match major which students good at or fit in. I understand the college. however, I think that it is more important for students to enhance their skills to get jobs.
College students need to improve the communication skill during college time for several reason. First, when you attend an interview meeting, you had better to show your abilities through communication. interviewer can judge whether you able to competent the position which you want. Second, when you work on a task with your colleagues, you need to talk with colleagues to share your ideas. Communication can help us to complete task as soon as possible. Finally, communication is a useful way to solve problem. If you always work alone and don't share your experience to others. Others don't give you any advice. It reminds the problem in your heart. Therefore, Communication is a useful skill for college students to attend job.
Time management is another skill college students need to master. Time management is significant skills in college or company. In college, students need to finish study tasks limit time such as CAT-W test, speech and homework. Professors usually require their student to prepare academic papers within couples week. Professors don't like their students to complains why students didn't finish their paper on time. In a company, it is also important to be a time manager. When a company get a program, the owner usually require the company to complete the program. Then your manager will distribute the different task to each staff. If you were unable to finish your task, the manager would fire you. In conclusion, it is necessary for college students to arrange their time.
CAT-W 3
According to the article "What is quality of Life?" by Francisco Orozco , the different have different opinions about the quality of life . Francisco states that it is a wrong way to consider only material condition and ignore the spiritual way of life. In addition, Francisco explains that traditional life which people live happily without food material condition is more stable than people with money and goods. In the end of article, Francisco describes that higher standard of living makes relationship weakness and enhances the rate of crime. Moreover, people become more stress to maintain higher standard of living. I agree with author's opinion that wealth isn't the only standard to judge people quality of life. I think that wealth, self-value and happiness affect the quality of life.
Wealth is one way to shoe the quality of life. First, if people have high material wealth, they can enjoy a higher standard of living such as living in an expensive house, driving a luxury car and having servants offers various kinds of services. In addition, rich people can also enjoy some high-standard activities. They don't need to worry about how much they have to earn. Third, children who live in a rich family can get a good education. However, wealth is only the material side of life, people also need to be satisfied with the spiritual side of life.
Achieving to show self-worth is a important way to affect the spiritual side of life. If people only had much money and didn't make some value things, their lives would be boring . When people use their skills to change their life, they would be proud of themselves. For example, Thomas Edison,a famous scientist, discovered the light to make the world bright. Edison also invented lots of new goods. When Edison achieved his invention, he felt very excited and were satisfied with his life. Everyone has their special self-worth. According to Francisco's opinion, artists are good at making traditional crafts, musicians can play beautiful music. they felt satisfied with their spiritual side of life.
Happiness is the most significant way to show the quality of life. Some people feel unhappy despite they are millionaire. For instant, my friend, Peter is a successful businessman. peter take his mother move to the US. Peter purchased a big house and gave much money to his mother. However, Peter's mother didn't feel happy at all for some reasons. First, Peter didn't have time to stay with his mother and she didn't have friends here. She felt very loneliney Second, Peter's mother didn't say English so she couldn't community with others. Finally, she didn't like the food.Therefore, she was rich but she didn't feel happy.
In conclusion, material side and spiritual side decide whether people feel satisfied with life or not. Don't consider too much about material foods. We only need some material goods to support our family. It is the most important to find happiness.
Interview
Why do people work? The purposes of work are different. Most people have to go to work because of survival. Some people go to work in order to achieving self-worth. In addition,other people consider work as a way to kill time. According to my professor’s opinion, there are three steps of purpose of work. The first step is supporting. The second step is creating a wonderful future for our family. Last of all, the highest step is making some contribution for our country. I strongly agree with my professor so I think these are three purposes why people go to work.
The first reason why people go to work is working for survival. If people didn’t go to work, they wouldn’t able to pay for the various kinds of fees such as rent, gas bill and meals. In addition, as an adult, it is impossible for us to always rely on our parents. Parents don’t have the obligation and ability to support their children for long time. For example, “We love laughing”, a famous show in China. They put on a show about the 30 years-old man story. Xiaoxu, the lazy man has never thought that going out to work. He always thinks that his parents could support him all the time. Five year later, his parents both lost their work because the financial crisis. They were unable to give Xiaoxu money any more. As the result, Xiaoxu had to earn money to exist. Through working, people have ability to purchase goods which they didn’t have enough money to afford it before. People become more independent because of work. Therefore, people have to go out to seek a job to exist.
A more developed why people go to work is working for family. Some people only think about themselves; however, other people also consider that supporting their families. There are a various of ways to support their families. First, offering a better family environment for parents. In order to achieve this purpose, people have to work hard as they can. Second, cutting parent’s work time. Let parents release themselves and gain more freedom time to enjoy life such as dance, sing and shopping. Finally, giving a special trip to parents. parents paid their whole life to care about their children.Parents don’t have time to travel so giving a special trip to them is very meaningful.
The highest purpose why people go to work is working for society. It is the highest level for people to reach there. Therefore, there are only few groups of people can go to work for society. These people don’t care about how much money they can earn. Chinese soldiers and teachers are the modal of people who work for society. The soldiers protect citizens safe, but they only earn few account of money. Alike soldiers, the teachers pass on knowledge to students without reciprocation. When I interview my Chinese teacher, she explained the reason why she chose to be a teacher. Her answer made me surprise. She told me that being teacher is a divine profession. She felt pride when she heard her students made achievements in society. It is don’t matter for her to earn more money, but it is properly significant for her to educate for society. Both of them go to work for society.
Comparing the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs,the physiological need is similar to the work for survival; the belonging need is alike the work for family; the Self-actulization need resembles the work for society. Different people have diverse needs. It is greatly difficult for people reach the top of pyramid. In other words, the few people can stand on the country level to consider their job.
In conclusion, people not only go to work for money, they can have diverse reasons for work. If people only worked for money, they would become a moneymaking machine. It is worthy for young people to consider why they work.