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A Happy/Unhappy Life
It's almost two months since I last posted a notebook entry. I've recently been a bit too busy to study English, sitting at my desk. I really miss the time to study like that. Maybe it is better this way.
Although I've been so busy, it's ironic that I've got plenty of time to think. In particular, I've been thinking about what makes a happy or unhappy life. What's the difference? Some people say it doesn't depend on external things. I agree with them, unless you are in an extreme situation, for example, you're being tortured physically or emotionally. I think I'll be unhappy as long as I think about what I haven't got. It will make me happy in the long run to find and to try to love every tiny thing I've got or what I see around myself.
Anyway, it's horrible to see that somebody has led an unhappy life all their life. It might be easy to burden the people around you by leading a miserable life. It's really sad. (Were you trying to say unhappy people infect others with their sadness?)
--Well done.
Damian
0 votedSeptember 14, 20160Well done on getting full marks :) Genius.
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Today so happy
Today I got my A-level results and I scored a full marks in mathematics.The rest are also satisfactory.
Now, I am studying Physics and English. Even though I know the principle of each physical phenomenon, it's hard for me to describe them correctly in English.
My dream is entering a college I love. I think that as long as I don't stop my step of struggle (pass each hurdle? overcome every obstacle? keep improving?), it will be (I will be getting) increasely close to my dream.:)
Remember to add spaces at the beginning of sentences and you're golden
0 votedAugust 18, 20164Hi Alina :) Sure, let's help you out.
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Hello, there's a little fragment from my essay, could you please check it? Thank you!
Some students prefer classes with open discussions between the professor and students and almost no lectures. Other students prefer classes with lectures and almost no discussions. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (the question is taken from toeflresources.com)
Lectures make up a significant part of university classes and are normally aim to give (aimed at giving? designed to give?) students a factual information and maybe teach them some practical skills. But in fact the structure and the content of classes are usually up to professors. Some of them prefer open discussions during classes to ordinary lectures. In my opinion, it’s not the best way to teach. I feel this way for two reasons which I will explore in the following essay.
My judgment is based mostly on personal experience. Looking back on my university days, I realize that my professors often neglected the initial lectures’ purposes, replacing the lesson with vague talks on a subject.-
Well done!
0 votedAugust 17, 20161My hometown history
Today I am writing about the history of my hometown.
My hometown is Okinawa prefecture, Japan. Okinawa is an island that lies in the southwest of Japan. Originally, the island was one country. It was called "Ryukyu Kingdom".Castles in Okinawa are registered as a world heritage site.
Ryukyu Kingdom is dependent on trade with China, southeast Asia and Japan.
In 1879, Ryukyu Kingdom was occupied by Japan. Then the island became called Okinawa prefecture.Therefore many things, such as language and formality were Japanized.
From 1945 to 1972, Okinawa was occupied by America because of its loss in the World WarⅡ.This time, many things such as money and food were Americanized.
In 1972, the island was ruled by Japan again.
But Okinawa is still inhabited by a large American many Americans.
So Okinawa consists of a lot of culture. If you visit Okinawa, you can feel that.-
Very interesting, I've learnt a lot reading this. Some corrections:
- Have spaces
- I made some grammar corrections
- I've changed a few phrases to make them sound more natural
0 votedAugust 13, 20161reasons for application. answers for a job interview.
(The most interesting thing for me to work in service field was that I can be a help for people) What interests me most about working in this field is that I can help people. Especially I felt so glad when I saw my I especially feel glad when seeing customers satisfied and pleasant with my service and it gives me a sense of accomplishment. These great feelings enlighten me that I am proper person for service field the right person for the job and encourage me to do the best job possible for more customers. With a great deal of passion, I’d like to be part of a hospitable cabin crew that goes beyond passengers’ expectations (or goes the extra mile?).
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China Eastern Airline has been my dream company since I longed to become part of a cabin crew. Its flight attendants whom I came across at the airport seemed professional and kind on the surface and they looked exactly the same way as I imagined myself on a cabin crew. Moreover, I believe my nature of dedication and hospitality to others is well matched with its service motto (or ethos?); the airline puts top priority on passengers’ satisfaction. With a great love and passion toward China Eastern Airline, I hope that I can become a guardian angel that ensures passengers’ safety and comfort in the sky. Thank you.
-I hope you understand my corrections. Let me know if you have any questions.
0 votedAugust 12, 20160Meaning of life
Sometimes when we lose somebody or leave some place, we may feel uncomfortable and doubt the meaning of life. This feeling could be overwhelming or even destructive. To avoid this, one may spend a lot of time pondering over the question of “to be or not to be”, or soak oneself in anything as long as one can get lost.
If we are supported firmly by some people, like parents or friends who know deeply about us, this feeling might not be as strong, because we can see obviously that hope is there and all that suffer is meaningful — even if we die of something, some people will remember us.
So in this way, we may say that the meaning of life is to exchange social support. When we have some backup, we can sleep in peace at night without the fear of predators; when we serve as a backup to others, we enjoy the tranquility of the soul and believe that everything is worthwhile.
So as Maslow said, one seeks support from the outer world at the beginning for provision, hugging, and other forms of security, and when feeling safe enough, one might start to think about self-esteem, which means to give more than to get, mostly in one's talented way. As a result, one establishes some win – win cooperation with the world.
But life would seldom be smooth like a piece of paper (smooth like a piece of cloth? smooth like a ribbon?). People may feel insecure sometimes when they are pursuing self-esteem. So as someone once said, "Begin with confusion, and end with an advanced layer of confusion.”
What’s the ultimate meaning of life?
Maybe there will never be a consensus answer. But as Descartes once said, “cogito ergo sum”, so a feeling of confusion (or ambiguity or uncertainty) might also be a good thing, because that could make us feel real.
A sense of existence, maybe that is one simple version of the meaning of life.--
I enjoyed reading this, very philosophical and nice reference to Maslow :)
0 votedAugust 10, 20163Subtitles on movies
When I want to watch movies, I always go to the rental shop near my apartment and rent DVDs. All of the movies that are not filmed in Japan have Japanese subtitles and some English movies have English subtitles, which always help me understand English (which always help me understand what is being said). But others have only Japanese subtitles. So when I can't read to the words there is no way to know what the actors and actresses are saying. I wish all the English movies had English subtitles.
Does ''English movies'' mean movies that actors and actresses speak English in?
Or does it only mean movies filmed in England?
Thank you for reading my notebook!-
Well done! I changed some of your phrases to make it sound more natural.
And "English movies" refers to any movie where the original actors spoke in English :) British movies are those made by British film directors, usually, but not always, filmed in England.
0 votedAugust 10, 20161Is the grammar in this paragraph correct? please fix it for me.
This morning, the closing ceremony of the 2nd Quarter 2016 of Tuan 123 Ltd was held successfully and spectacularly in Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane.
We would like very much to congratulate Tuan 123 Ltd for your achievements and thank you for choosing us to hold this special event.---
Your grammar was almost spot-on.
I just capitalised 'This morning' and '2nd Quarter'.
Also, successfully and spectacularly are adverbs.
'We would very much like to congratulate... and [to] thank you'
0 votedAugust 8, 20161To be confident
The cartoon shows a football field, on which a player is preparing to shoot, but he thinks the goalkeeper is so giant that he may not kick a goal. However, the goalkeeper thinks he is too small to catch the ball. Both of them are afraid of facing difficulties.
Nowadays, most people have a powerful image of their opponents in their mind, but they consider themselves as a small figure. They don’t have enough confidence to defeat their opponents. In the real life, many people are struggling for their life in this competitive society. And they have to bear on many pressures. However, most of them don’t have a certain goal and don’t know what they really want. Thus , when they meet with some challenges or difficulties, they are easy to give up. Additionally, they care too much about whether they will win or not and their courage just being weaken.
Although there are many difficulties in our life (in life OR in our lives), we should believe in ourselves and be confident to challenge any difficulties. Everyone has infinite potential to be successful.--
This was really well-written! I am giving positive feedback:
- Great use of varied vocabulary like 'competitive' and 'pressures'
- Great use of conjunctions like 'however', 'additionally', 'although', 'thus'.
- Your article's main message was very clear, the article well-structured with a good conclusion.
Some notes:
- Paragraphing
- We believe in ourselves
- 'In life' or 'in our lives'
0 votedAugust 8, 20161
