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Jan. 4, 2021
Teachers should passs a yearly exam, just like students
In my country, teachers do not need to pass exam once a year, but in my opinion this is not helpful for both: their knowledge on the things that they teach and for the quality of education that them provide.
Firstly, let us take a look at the today´s education. In my country, teachers were extremely clever, and this was mostly because they had had a meaningly education when they were a child. However, as time passed, the education provided by schools went from good enough to poor. That´s because the general development of teachers have started to be bad, and with this raised other problems because of that lack of initial education. This "paradox" has signified a decay in the education provided by schools.
On the other hand, this problem can be easily resolved with just only a tool: an exam. With a general exam aimed to teachers, and made to measure the understading in the proffesor´s field, we will face a huge improvement in almost all the schools around the country.
To sump up, I want to point out the urge necessity of this reform, not only to save education, but to save the future. The future lies on teachers´ hands, because they are in charge of the leaders of near future.
Jan. 4, 2021
Saadi's Golestan
If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
I would send a literary book. The Persian language is filled with great poets who are world known. It is difficult to select a book from a great number of amazing literary books. However, my choice would be Golestan by Saadi Shirazi. The book was chosen by the Times Magazine as one of the 1000 great books of all time. Saadi is famous for his poetic language. He is called Shireen Zaban, i.e. someone who has a sweet language. Reading his poems makes you feel as if you are sitting by a passing river and listen to the voices of water and birds. Most of Saadi’s works are a collection of poems but Golestan is an exception. Golestan is composed of random, short stories that are full of human advice and interesting narratives. Many experts have considered the language used in Golestan the prime of the Persian language. It has been decades since Saadi’s death and during this time, many writers have attempted to imitate Saedi’s style but most of them either have been unsuccessful or could have not surpassed him.
I would choose this book because I would like to change Iran’s picture in people’s minds, even if a little. During recent years, due to the conflicts of Iran’s foreign policies with other countries, people in the world do not have the same opinion of Iran’s people as they had before the Iranian revolution. Golestan is a good representative of Iranians’ culture and behaviors. Golestan pictures not only Iranians’ love for literature but a reasonable picture of their moral codes.
Jan. 4, 2021
The Reasons to Work
People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
Some people work because they enjoy their jobs. Aside from making a living, they find their goals and dreams in their jobs. However, most people are forced to choose jobs that are not ideal for them. These people work firstly to meet their basic needs. Some of them have decided to choose their work future based on the salaries of jobs. Since people are afraid of poverty they will not choose their desirable jobs which are not promising in terms of salaries. In their free time, they spend their time doing either recreational activities or what they always like to do. For example, someone who is afraid that he will not be successful in the music industry chooses medicine as his profession. However, he does not enjoy treating patients. His job might be the reason for his boredom. The only things that encourage him and give him some hope are what he does in his spare time.
For some people, jobs are sources of meaning. They find the meaning of their lives in their work. For these kinds of people merely having enjoyable, well-paid jobs are not satisfactory. They should see the meaning in their work to find them fulfilling. I was one of these people. When I was under pressure to choose a job that was not my ideal job I felt like I lost my way in the world. Before this, I could see a path that I should take but after that decision, the path was gone. I was only wandering around without knowing where I will reach.
Jan. 4, 2021
Never, Never Give Up
The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Success has a direct relationship with happiness. I believe that yearn for happiness and avoid suffering are the main causes of people’s actions. You can reduce many virtues, if not all, to the virtue of happiness. People want to be rich only because they want to be powerful. People want to be powerful because they enjoy having a great deal of power and influence. Many philosophers like John Stewart Mill and Jeremy Bentham consider happiness the origin of ethics and many others see happiness as one of the main drives behind people’s moral actions.
Success is one of the main ways by which people can reach their insatiable desire, the desire to be happy. You can be seen as a successful individual depending on how many of your goals have been satisfied. If your goals are far-fetched and numerous the probability of being successful in the future will be lowered. Despite this, people always encourage one another not to give up and try hard to achieve their goals. They think only by trying hard and having a great passion for your job you are able to rise to the top and make the impossible possible. Their deep desire for thinking too high is understandable considering the effects of success on individuals’ well-being but I do not think the world cares about their desires. The world does not revolve around humans and their desires. You can increase your chance of reaching your goal by trying hard but you cannot guaranty the result. A large number of causes are going on to make something happen and these causes necessarily do not go with the flow of your desires. A person who is aiming to be an Olympic champion in the track and field can increase his chance of being successful but a car accident might happen to him and make him disabled for the rest of his life.
People argue that there are a great number of successful people who have reached their goals by trying hard and not giving up. A research carried out at the University of Manchester shows that there is almost an equal number of people as successful people who have put bold attempts for their dreams but could not have been someone they have always wanted to be. The problem is that books are only written for successful individuals. Due to this reason, people get this delusion that they only need to try hard and nothing else matters.
Jan. 4, 2021
A Response
Thank you for sharing your experience in language learning with me. You were telling the truth. Most Chinese people prefer to choose native English speakers as their tutor because they think native English speakers are always better than non-native English speakers at their English level. I have joined a WeChat group established by a few foreigners. They are all from either America or Canada and so on. After several months of observation, I found that some of them didn’t write well, but I just thought inside myself and didn’t dare show my opinion because I was wondering if I was wrong. In the process of learning English, I almost haven’t invited a foreign teacher. I study by myself. Sometimes I will have a short conversation with native English speakers, but I feel it’s difficult to talk with foreigners at my level. Because foreign teacher fees are very expensive, it is painful to spend money. Finally, I decided to learn English by myself. When my English gets better, I have conversations with foreign tutors to improve my speaking. You have been giving me a lot of help on my English journey and I am very grateful. But I don’t know how to thank you; I can only say thank you sincerely.
Jan. 4, 2021
香港國安法對出版業的影響
幾天前我看了一篇在BBC中文版的文章。它是關於新實施的【香港國安法】。你們可能有聽説過這個法律。至少在西方新聞中可以到處找到。我看的文章指出新法案生效之後在香港出版業一些可能發生的情況。縂本上說，文章的基調其實很消極嚴肅。如果你跟蹤香港有關的過去幾個月中的新聞，你可能知道香港的政局毫不簡單 。跟中國人談這個話題對我來説讓我覺得有點警長。 這個話題比較敏感，最小的質疑還可以刺激一個人，令他生氣。BBC當然是西方的新聞網，所以我提前預想文章會有西方的看法。我自己也有偏見, 就是説，我大部分的時候會同意BBC的西方看法。我知道在中國的新聞跟西方的幾乎總是根本不一樣。
從文章的内容我發現到一些事情。根據BBC跟他們的受訪者，出版業的工人從現在起應該審慎做生意。以前，做生意的風險更清楚, 現在的法律邊界則不明显。比較多受訪者都説禁區的紅綫越來越看不見的。國安法把以往的邊界帶入未知領域。這讓出版業界人士擔憂未來。因爲風險太高，有一些已經選擇真是撤出香港市場。据他們説，有些内容很明顯不能允許，例如：香港獨立，五大訴求，黑警察，等等。不過，他們也不確定提供的書籍到底有沒有會觸碰到法律字眼的内容。除此之外，有些人覺得信息時代把書籍和雜志放在網上。所以，現在就沒有用印那麽多紙質版本。
那你們覺得怎麽樣？現在的香港是不是安全得多？如果是，爲誰安全？如果不是，那爲什麽？你同意BBC的文章作家與受訪者？謝謝你們的修正！
Jan. 4, 2021
Prime Minister
It was found out that prime minister of Japan had a dinner with 8 people without a face mask last December though he urged citizens not to get together more than 5 people. But, I don't mean to criticize his behavior or suitability for the prime minister.
After it was greatly reported about in the news, he made an excuse and said "Our behavior let people misunderstanding." Why politics don't want to accept their mistakes and blame it on our recognition?
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
Los asquerosos por Santiago Lorenzo
Después de estar en España casi un mes, fui a una pequeña librería de mi ciudad para comprarme algo. En cuanto entré, vi un libro con arte impresionante del paisaje de España. El libro se llamaba "Los asquerosos." El párrafo en la parte trasera del libro anunció una historia de un chico, que por su propia culpa, tenía que vivir a los márgenes de la sociedad en una aldea abandonada de las afueras de Madrid. El tema me interesaba mucho y decidí comprarlo, sin leer ni una palabra de lo que llevaba adentro.
Esa misma noche, intenté leerlo por primera vez y descubrí de inmediato que el autor utilizaba un vocabulario tan distinto, tan desconocido, que no me podía entender casi la mitad de las palabras (y ya tenía un nivel de español avanzado, vamos). Lo busqué en Goodreads y otros lectores nativos habían comentado lo mismo, que necesitaba tener un diccionario en la mano para entender esta historia.
Durante el tiempo que me quedó, unos tres meses, intentaba varias veces leer más. Pero con un lenguaje tan confuso, me desanimé y paré de leer. Llegué hasta página numero 50, y dejé un marcapáginas adentro para el futuro.
Hace una semana, estaba pasando por mi cuarto cuando mis ojos pasaron sobre mi estante de libros y se detuvieron en el lomo del libro. El tiempo había llegado: el segundo intento.
Ya he pasado la página 50, y bueno, tengo que utilizar el diccionario para cada capítulo. Pero ya el lenguaje no me parece tan complicado o extraño y puedo ver como he mejorado en el último año. Ahora, solo tengo que terminarlo.
Jan. 4, 2021
Translation Practice
A long time ago when I started learning Chinese, I naively bought a Chinese book, and I hope I can read it one day. I originally thought it was a Mandarin book, but with my Chinese level improving and I was aware that I was totally wrong. I started to be aware that the characters in this book have too many strokes. Does destiny call me to study traditional characters? As time passed, l learned that the book was written in Cantonese. Maybe I should learn Cantonese?
Jan. 4, 2021
Translation Practice.
Xiaowang wants to buy Linna a gift, but he doesn’t know what gifts she should buy. He knows Linna likes painting. Maybe he can buy one or two writing brushes, or two picture albums. There is a bookstore behind the post office. Xiaowang wants to go to the bookstore to buy Linna a gift.
Jan. 4, 2021
Vacaciones de Navidad
He estado en casa durante todas las vacaciones de Navidad. En la primera semana he comprado regalos para mi familia y he horneado galletas con mi pequeña hermana. En Nochebuena he envuelto los regalos y los he puesto bajo el árbol. En Navidad hemos comido mucho y hemos abierto los regalos. Despues hemos hablado con nuestra familia por Zoom. En Nochevieja hemos jugado al Monopoly bebiendo proseco y mirando a los fuegos artificiales. Las vacaciones eran bastante calmados, pero a mí me gustaba así.
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
Infinitivsätze: beschließen, bitten, denken an
In diesem Beitrag will ich ein paar Beispielsätze mit den Verben "beschließen", "bitten" und "denken an" verfassen, die auch oft eine Infinitivkonstruktion einleiten.
Meine Frau hat beschlossen, in diesem Jahr eine bessere Arbeit zu finden.
Ich habe den Nachbarn gebeten, während seiner Party leiser zu sein.
Meine Eltern hatten niemals daran gedacht, nach Deutschland zu fliegen.
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
Keep writing
Learning english is like doing exercise. You need to keep training every day to achieve your goals. For me, the main problem is that learning to write in english requires to have ideas to write about.
What can you do if you don't have something to write about, well...you can write about nothing. And that's what I'm doing now, writing about nothing with the only purpose of keep writing every day. Because, sometimes, to be fluent in a language also means be able to talk about nothing for a while.
Thanks for your patience and dedication
Jan. 4, 2021
Предметы
Я отвечаю на предложение темы по англиский: "Какой был вашим любумым предметом в школе, и почему? Какой предмет вам меньше чего нравился, и почему?"
Я был фанатом языков всю свою жизню, но сказал бы, что мой любимый предмет в школе был историей. Мне надо использовать настоящее время, потому что у меня всё ещё страсть к обоим (языкам и истории). Когда я изучаю новый язык, у меня есть впечатление, что я открываю новый мир - да, я знаю, что это звучит стереотипическим, но это правда, по кайней мере, в моем случае. Думаю, что я люблю историю из-за такой-же причины: я люблю учиться о жизни людей из прошлого, о тем, как они думали и что они делали. Периоды Античности и Средневековя мне особенно нравились. Более того, у меня всегда были хорошими преподавательницами. Их характери были так приятными, как их уроки, для меня.
Однако, я совсем не мог терпеть математику и спорт - не могу решить, какой я ненавидел больше всего! Во-первых, у меня были часто плохими преподавателями в этих предметах... Может быть вы знаете это вид преподавателей математики, которые запишут решения проблемы так быстро, что вы не можете их понять... Они преподают математику, но представляют себе, что вы уже овладиваете их предметым! О спорте, ну, предполагаю, что мне было невесело обегать вокруг спортивной площадки в 8 часов утром, в тумане... По мою мнению, это было чем-то групым. Нормально, спорт преподаёт "споривные ценности", но в моём случае, я ничего не увидел, который заслужило название "ценность"!
Jan. 4, 2021
Conversación: Estudiar
Un estudiante sienta, estudiando en la biblioteca. De golpe, se para y camina hacia un estante, para devolver un libro. Otro estudiante anda a él con mochila en hombro.
A2: ¡Oye! ¡Antonio, por aquí!
El primero estudiante se vuelve, con libro aún en mano.
A1: ¡Jake! ¿Qué haces? Creo que tienes que practicar fútbol ahora.
A2: Está nevando demasiado fuerte y tuvieron que cancelarla.
A1: ¡Que lastima! ¿Vas a estudiar ahora mismo?
A2: Sí, había empezado tomando la química, pero he cambiado a la ciencia de computadoras y ahora tengo que alcanzar a los demás.
A1: ¿Por qué sales de la química? Es una de las clases más interesantes.
A2: Sí, pero ... me quiero especializar en computadoras y código. No creo que la química me sea útil.
Mientras se hablan, salen de la sección de lingüísticas y pasean por la biblioteca hacia la sección de computadoras.
A2: ...con tal de que se derrita antes de mañana, deberíamos poder practicar.
A1: ¿Es verdad que reconstruya el estadio?
A2: No lo sé. Sí sé que se encontraba daño de agua en el sótano de ello.
A1: ¡Espero que esté listo para el partido en febrero!
Pasan por la recepción y van a la salida.
Dos oraciones con "ya que".
1. ¿Puedes bajar la luz ya que me deslumbra?
2. ¡Sal de aquí!, ya que está demasiado tarde para pedirme perdón.
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
January 4
It's just my complaint that the sirens of Spanish emergency vehicles such as ambulances and police cars are very noisy. It's a really different level, so they can’t compare to Japanese one. I always feel irritated by the sirens when I hear that, especially after I study. The sounds aren’t constant sometimes it’s too big.
Jan. 4, 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
La petite flamme de ma communauté
Il y a une petite bougie blanche sur la table basse dans mon salon. Cette bougie est allumée et donne une petite lueur chaude dans la pièce. Elle est dans un verre hexagonal et sur un plateau qui est aussi hexagonal (apparemment j'aime bien les héxagones !). J'ai acheté la bougie d'une boutique de mon quartier qui propose des objets pour décorer la maison : des bougies, des coussins, de petits tasses et assiettes, et bien sûr des serviettes à main avec des courtes phrases rigolos dessus. Cette boutique ne vend pas de choses essentielles à la vie, bien sûr, mais plutôt de beaux trucs qui plaisent à la main et à l'œil. La petite bougie blanche était un peu chère mais je l'ai achetée quand même et je l'aime parce qu'elle me rappelle cette boutique et mon quartier, et par conséquent ma communauté. La flamme de cette bougie me rappelle que, même si je dois rester chez moi en ce moment, je reste toujours connectée à ma communauté.
Jan. 4, 2021
Svenska som andra språk
Hej! Det är min första texten i 2021, gott nytt år alla!
Jag ska börja sas-kursen nästa måndag. Jag känner mig inte redo för det. Jag har varit jättedålig med min svenska träning... jag var sjuk i tre veckor (med covid) och jag har helt sluttat att studera svenska när jag var sjuk... jag ville avsluta med Duolingo-appen före 2021 men jag inte har gjort det.... faktiskt har jag fortfarande fem lektioner för att göra! Jag sluttade att prata, att läsa, att skriva... situationen är dåligt! Jag ska försöka i den här veckan att gå tillbaka till mina studier.
På andra sidan snöar det och jag älskar snö. Men jag hatar det kalla vädret. Så är det svårt för mig precis nu lol.
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