1、1Children should begin their formal schooling at an early agePeople have different views on what children should do at a very early age. Some think that children should begin their formal education and start to spend most of their time on studies. Others believe that it is still time for young child
2、ren to play. Both views are based on respective ground. Those who argue for the playing time for children suggest that children at a very early age are still too young to focus their attention on learning. Their brain may not be ready for serious studies such as comprehension and memorizing learning
3、 materials. These people are partially right, for it is true that young children can hardly concentrate. Their attention on one thing lasts for no longer than 15 minutes or so. But we can arrange classes for shorter periods, cant we? And we can shift teaching subjects. Through putting them to study,
4、 young children are occupied with learning but not with playing. Those who argue for childrens early commencement for formal education believe that being put to studies, children can develop good habit of studying, for the process of learning helps develop childrens mental abilities like the ability
5、 to memorize, the ability to understand and the ability to do simple calculation. Childrens habit of studying and love for learning are of great importance to youngsters because these two things set up the sound foundation for their future studies. Having children start formal education at a very ea
6、rly age benefits young children much more than simply letting them play most of their time. A good habit needs a long time to develop to become a second nature. More importantly, it is better to develop a good habit before a bad one may grow. Similarly, the love for learning should take toots for be
7、fore the love for playing is established.2Should a person makes an important decision alone? A person should never make an important decision alone, important decisions should be well thought out. People who know you well, know what is best for you, and close to you can give you good advice, give yo
8、u a different perspective, or share their own experience. When I had difficulty deciding which classes to take in collage, I talked to my teachers and advisors; they had the knowledge and expertise to help me determine which classes were the best ones to take for my future career. Without their advi
9、ce, I might have chosen unsuitable courses. In collage, I had convinced myself that I was not good enough to act in the school play. Therefore, I decided not to audition even though drama had always been my passion. The day of the audition, a friend of mine asked me why I was not auditioning. When I
10、 told her I did not feel I was good enough, she was shocked; she was able to provide me with another perspective on myself and my talents. I rethought my decision and tried out.and got a lead in the play. Last year when I was trying to decide whether or not I should study overseas, I talked to my fr
11、iend. This was the best thing I could have done. This was a big decision for me because I had never been overseas on my own and I was not sure if I could do it. She had studied overseas the precious year. She told me about the challenges and opportunities I might encounter and helped me make the rig
12、ht decision. I went and it was amazing. Whenever I am faced with an important decision, I seek advice from others so that I am well-informed and have the benefit of their perspective and experience.3My opinion on advertisementAdvertisements appear everywhere in modern society. There are many way to
13、advertise and ads come in different forms. Newspapers and billboards carry advertisements; some products are announced on TV and radio which have a wide audience. Advertising is a big industry and many agencies are set up for furnish a variety of services for it. However, advertising is not welcome
14、sometimes. A most irritating thing is to watch advertisements before and during films on TV. There are so many of them that they make you forget what you are sitting there for. The ironical thing is that advertisements of one type of things are often shown one after another so that you are confused
15、as to which product you should choose. Whats more, advertising is not always truthful. The advertisers exaggerate the benefits of the merchandise they want to sell in order to gain more profits. Thus the consumer falls victim to such advertising. Although there are disadvantages of ads, we can not f
16、orget the advantages and the conveniences they bring to us. First, by telling us where something is available, they may save us money and time. They guide us in finding suitable jobs and other information as well. Secondly, a wide range of activities and institutions receive financial support throug
17、h advertising. Without this support we would have to pay much more for newspapers and sports games. Thirdly, perfect advertisements even provide entertainment. A considerable amount of effort goes into their production. So in most cases the photography is truly artistic, the slogans are genuinely wi
18、tty, and the situations are decidedly funny. Generally speaking, advertisements have become one of the most authoritative voices speaking to us today. Let us make our life easier by learning to choose proper ads, and be the master of advertisements, not their salve. 4 Living in university dormitorie
19、s or apartments in the community? I think it is better for college students to live on campus during their first two years, and then move into an apartment for off-campus life, while juniors and seniors need the independence of off-campus life. Students needs change over four years, so their housing
20、 should too. Living on-campus makes it easier to get oriented to the way things are done. You get the whole university experience. Plus, you interact more with other students. This includes not only your roommates, but everyone in your dormitory. The older students in the dormitory can be a big help
21、 for the new students. Keeping up with studies in your first year is hard enough. You should not have to worry about finding your way around and figuring out the university bureaucracy. Living in the dormitory also makes a student feel more a part of the university community. There are more opportun
22、ities for becoming involved in university activities and networking with students and university administration. Living off-campus, however, is a definite advantage for older students. Finding an apartment, dealing with leases and the landlords regulations, cooking meals, and figuring out budgets ar
23、e all good practice for life after graduation. This kind of independence helps older students grow in adulthood. Off-campus housing also gives students a better perspective on what is going on around them. Campus can be like little worlds of their own. There are few children or older people and ever
24、yone is focused on education. Getting to know neighbors who are not students is good for students coming from difference places. It is a chance to find out what other people think and feel. I think a combination of two years on-campus and two years off-campus is a winning combination for most studen
25、ts. 5 Providing physical exercises should not be the schools responsibility? While physical exercise is important, I do not believe that it is the schools responsibility to provide physical training for its students. That is something that everyone can take care of on his or her own. Many students g
26、et plenty of physical exercise as part of their daily life or recreation. A student who bicycles ten miles to and from school does not need more exercise. A good physical education program must take a students outside activity into consideration. Otherwise, some students will spend valuable class ho
27、urs repeating physical exercise. If a school offers such activities, it also suggests that students will be graded on them. The range of possible physical activities is great: football, swimming, weight lifting, ballet, ballroom dance, yoga, skiing, horseback riding, and golf are just a few. However
28、, the number of activities that a school could offer is small. Some students could get bad grades in physical education simply because the school could not provide an activity they enjoy or do well. This seems unfair. Research suggests that participation, not excellence, in these activities determin
29、es the physical benefits the body will get. Another issue is economic. Many schools do not have the money to provide gym facilities, playing fields, and athletic equipment for their student. Other schools are located in cities where the kind of space just is not available. A few schools would rather
30、 keep money for academic purposes. Schools can certainly encourage physical activity. They can provide space for activities, events, and classes for physical activities. They can encourage students to plan time away from academic studies to get some exercise. However, I think that providing exercise
31、 should not be the schools responsibility. 6 The most important characteristic Although honesty, intelligence, and a sense of humor are all worthwhile characteristics, I feel the most important one in life to have is sensitivity. A sensitive person is aware if him/herself and the way their actions a
32、ffect others. A sensitive person knows the place of honesty, intelligence, and a sense of humor. Honesty is not always the best policy. There is such a thing as a white lie. You do not want to insult someone by saying that their new dress does not fit properly or that you would not live in their new
33、 house even if they paid you. You must be sensitive to when it is necessary to tell the truth and when it is better to tell a white lie. Intelligence is a wonderful thing to have, but not all intelligent people use their intelligence sensitively. You dont want to the reaction of the people around yo
34、u. It might be appropriate for you to admit that you have the right answer, but in some cases, you might have to say, “I think this is the answer, but we might want to check it.” A sensitive person would not make someone else look dumb. A sense of humor is always values. Different people, however la
35、ugh at different things. You dont want to make someone feel uncomfortable by laughing at his/her mistakes. A sensitive person would understand whether a person could be teased or whether a person would appreciate a certain joke. A sensitive person would make everyone feel comfortable. A sensitive pe
36、rson understands that people are different and that the values of honesty, intelligence and humor can be applied differently. 7 Advantages and disadvantages of spending a great amount of time practicing sports Most kids love to play sports. Its important to them, but for the majority, its just one t
37、ype of activity out of many that they do. For a small number of kids, though, a sport becomes their whole life. They spend almost all their time and energy practising. This has both advantages and disadvantages. Sports are good for young children in many ways. Kids who enjoy sports are likely to hav
38、e better health. They develop good habits of daily exercise that will keep them healthy as adults, too. Today, many children and adults are overweight, but those who love sports stay in shape. Plus, by developing their physical abilities, they will learn how to work hard toward a goal. Their achieve
39、ments in sports will make them feel good about themselves. They will also make friends and learn teamwork. Sports, whether a little or a lot, can have positive effects. We admire the talent and dedication of young athletes, but we also wonder if theyre losing something. Their focus is very narrow. I
40、f they devote most of their time to sports, are they neglecting schoolwork? What about other interests? Children should try out many different activities. In addition, many young athletes are pressured by parents or coaches to succeed. Kids whose drive comes form inside usually do okay, but others c
41、an be unhappy and have health and emotional problems. So sports, like anything else in excess, can have negative effect too. When I was young, I liked books and hated sports. I saw other people who loved sports and hated school. Now that I am older, I have found a better balance. People have to figu
42、re out whats right for them. Is there such a thing as too much sports? There is no right answer, because there is no “right amount”. Everyone is different. 8 A device or pill that help people sleep better If I could invent something new, I would invent a device or pill that could put people to sleep
43、 immediately and would have no side effects. The proper amount of sleep is important for our concentrations, mental health, and physical health. Getting enough sleep is a vital human need. For one thing, without sleep our concentration is strongly affected. We are easily distracted, we can not remem
44、ber things, and we do not notice whats happening around us. For example, a lot of car accidents are caused by tired drivers. When we get enough sleep, our powers of concentration are sharper. We are more focused on what we are doing. We perform better. Mental health is also affected by lack of sleep
45、. It is easy to tell if people dont get enough sleep. Theyre on edge, cranky, and out of sorts. They lose their tempers easily and over-react to situations. In fact, experiments have shown that lack of sleep over a long period of time can cause a complete mental breakdown. When we get our proper res
46、t, we are more about: and responsive. Our outlook is positive, and we are much easier to get along with. Our physical health shows the strain of sleeplessness, too. We have less energy, and everything seems like a major effort. Over a long period of time, we become slow and unresponsive. The wear an
47、d tear on the body from lack of sleep can be a very serious healthy problem. Every doctor will tell you that getting enough sleep is a basic factor in maintaining good health. Wouldnt it be great to go to bed every night knowing youd have no problem getting to sleep, no matter whats going on in your
48、 life? Getting enough sleep is always going to be an important part of how you respond to your situation. I think this device would be very helpful to all of us.9 Should teachers be paid on how much their students learn? Education plays a great role in the advancement and success of every society. W
49、hile there are many factors which affect how well a student learns, the teacher is no doubt one of the most important. Some people believe that teachers would be able to teacher their students more if they were better motivated. For this reason, they suggest that teachers be paid according to how much their students learn. In my opinion, this is not a good idea for the following reasons. First, although a teacher can have a great influence on students, he is not the sole determiner of the students success. Other factors, such as the school curriculum and the home environ
