Conversation 11: Fay asks Jerry about his plans for the summer and is a bit surprised. Fay: Hi Jerry. The school year is almost over. Do you have any plans for the summer holiday? Jerry: I’m planning on sleeping all day‚ every day! Fay: Oh‚ come on Jerry‚ you must be kidding. Jerry: Yeah‚ I’m just pulling your leg. Actually‚ I’m going to go down to Guizhou Province. Fay: Really? Why would you go to Guizhou? It’s not a very popular tourist site. Jerry: Exactly! It’s not very
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Dangerous Traditions “The Lottery”‚ by Shirley Jackson‚ is an interesting story about how people can be affected by traditions. It also shows somewhat of a dark symbolism behind these traditions and how some people will let such things control their lives and the lives of others. After reading the story‚ my first reaction was “wow!” I did not expect that the winner would be rewarded with death. The ending of the story was very surprising‚ because when you think of the word “lottery"‚ you
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Insecurity is the lack of self confidence or assurance. In simpler terms‚ fearful or afraid of what could be‚ or what will be in one’s life or one’s self. This is the thing that stalks the halls of every high school. The influence that insecurity can have on ones mental well being is so strong that‚ if it is not identified or addressed sooner or later it can cause a person great pain‚ sabotage ones potential for success‚ and very likely destroy their future relationships. It plays a major role in how
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Should priests have to report to police‚ confessions about child abuse and other crimes? Anna Vu Prime Minister Julia Gillard says using the seal of the confessional to cover up child abuse is a "sin of omission" because all adults have a duty of care towards children. “It’s not good enough for people to engage in sin of omission and not act when a child is at risk‚" she said. From this statement you can tell what I’m going to be talking to you about in this public meeting. My name is Justine
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look into happiness through another man’s eyes! (As You Like It‚ 5.2) William Shakespeare – “As You Like It” All the world’s a stage spoken by Jacques (in Act II Secen VII) All the world’s a stage‚ And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts‚ His acts being seven ages. At first the infant‚ Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms. And then the whining school-boy‚ with his satchel And shining morning face‚ creeping
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I learned that confidence‚ concentration‚ preparation‚ and commitment play big roles in generating a successful interview. These downfalls are what I hope to improve on for future interviews that I will be involved in. There are a lot of things I have learned throughout the practice interview assignment. First thing I learned‚ is that not having enough confidence will give doubts to the narrator. With my experience‚ my narrator realized that I stuttered as I ask him a question. Such‚ he decided
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Pandan (Padanus amaryllifolius) stem extract have bioactive components? 2. What is the possible use of the bioactive components that are present in the Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) stem extract? Statement of the Hypothesis Null: Ho.1. The Pandan stem extract do not have any bioactive components. Ho.2. The bioactive components that were found from Pandan stem extract does not have any possible usage. Alternative: Ha.1. The Pandan stem extract have bioactive components. Ha.2. The bioactive
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What’s wrong with you? Amaleena : I was worried about something. I have made mistake about people on my first sight meeting them. Yola : What did you do? Amaleena : I have my classmate of mine. At the first sight I saw him‚ he behave like a playboy because he always flirting women around him. He also talks to all women he met anywhere no matter he knows or not. Yola : Oh‚ I see. So‚ what is the problem? Amaleena : I have misunderstood him at the first time I saw him. I told my friends
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Philippine Traditions: The Greatest Heritage The Philippines has vast practices‚ traditions‚ and cultures. They existed a hundred years ago or may be thousands but they are still practiced up to now. It is like a legacy which is passed on from generation to generation. Usually‚ it is the old folks who relate these traditions over and over again. On my Grandma’s burial‚ her valued possessions are also buried in her grave. I asked my Mama why they have to do that and she simply answered‚ “So that
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Muslim (88.2% of the total population) as of 2009; lots of Indonesian celebrate Lebaran. In Indonesia‚ it is common during this period for people to engage in "mudik" activity. It is the largest temporary human migrations nationally and an annual tradition where people in big cities such as Jakarta‚ Surabaya‚ Semarang‚ Yogyakarta or elsewhere‚ travel to their hometowns or other cities to visit relatives‚ to request forgiveness from parents‚ siblings‚ in-laws‚ relatives‚ neighbors and elders; or just
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