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- My journal on 16 AugWaking up this morning at around 6:30 am, I could feel I was still full of worries about my future career path that have haunted me for the last 3 months. I did not get up immediately, instead, I fell asleep again with my worries. Unexpectedly, in a following hour, I dreamed of talking to Jeffery who I didn't miss for quite a period of time. I did not expect dreaming about him. As he has been involved with Indian culture exchange (activity ?) for almost 2 decades and through the last 10 years we contacted each other very often for Indian culture exchange, I suppose this dream indicates that both of us still share this common interest.I am in the process of preparing for IELTS exam and leveling up my English at the same time. However, during the preparation, isolation and loneliness haunted me as I could not meet any peer who has the same goal as mine. Most peers who are at the similar stage of life, have already settled down. What is worse, my family members do not seem to support my thought for further studies. Due to economic concerns, I still live with them.This morning, I called online counseling service, telling a female counselor that if I cannot get admitted to the master's program with a full scholarship in New York <s style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">that I'm gonna apply with my language exam report and writing sample </s>(not sure what you mean here). I do not want to live anymore. She replied that there must be some alternatives and it is not advisable to judge myself by setting up such a high standard. After this talk, my attitude is described as "putting all eggs in the same basket." I understand this kind of gray thought may not contribute to the joy of my life journey and that is why I called her this morning. During the preparation, I become frustrated quite often, and sometimes I just felt it is so hard to overcome all of these difficulties and to have a great performance. I doubt my own capabilities as well. However, when I read about some success stories, I am motivated to continue my path again. The counselor suggested that I should not push myself so harshly, just dance with all challenges in life, and see life as playing a game. I think it's a very insightful lesson that I learned from my life.No contraction in academic/IELTS writing.It would be better to use passive voice in academic/IELTS writing.0 votedAugust 16, 20200
- 起源于韩国的“酒店度假（호캉스） 会不会带来享受假期的新方式？酒店度假起源于韩国。最近韩国年轻人愿意选择在酒店轻松愉快地度过假期。因为在假期中如果只待在酒店，而不出门，就不用担心行程和交通了。相对而言，这是一种更轻松的度假方式。在韩国的酒店度假，适合现在疫情情况下的假期，因为可以最低限度地接触人群、避开公共地点，将感染机率降到最低。虽然酒店的空调是连通的，但是依然可以将接触人数降到最低，尤其是豪华酒店。虽然在疫情期间，但是人还是需要通过休闲来调节身心。因此韩国的酒店度假模式可能会流行起来。或许在酒店度假流行起来后，全世界酒店都将会提供更好的服务。0 votedAugust 15, 20200
- My First Writing about Covid, pls help me!How is life today.To start with, I want to review what we have been in quarantine.About 5 months ago, life in much of the world changed. At present, we wear masks to go out and we must have antibacterial drugs in our bags. We leave our shoes at the entrance of our house (as we see in Turkish novels).There are no cinemas, restaurants, outings to shopping centers or anything in our social life.We are adapting to virtual life, working at home, going out in fear of getting sick.Now, we do not know wether our life will be like this for many more years, or it may retain changing from one moment to another. Many people were left without work, others continue to work as if nothing happens, while other people still do not believe what they are going through.They ask themselves how this be true? Could it be that you used to make us scared? Could it be that something political has to do with all this?(not sure the meaning here)There are many questions that may never be answered. For now we can only know and be clear that no one knows how long we should be at home for our own well-being.0 votedAugust 15, 20200
- About my dearest little angelI didn’t like children before because I don’t know how to get alone with them. However, things have been changed since my nephew who came to our family for only one year.Few days ago, he and my sister stayed with us for about a month. Unlike newly born babies, it seems him having infinite energy. Sometimes I felt so frustrated to babysit him, because he disturbed me for preparing exam. During that time, he had starting talking, walking and recognizing people. He even learned how to say my name.One month later, they went back to their home. Until then I realized how much I love him.Today, I visited my sister and this little angel. He can’t walk alone yet, but he is so cute that I cannot help kissing him. What surprises me most is that he still remember me and my name!Wish he can have a happy and loving childhood.0 votedAugust 15, 20201
- Hey, help me pleaseHey, if you have free time, check it please, thanks in advance.In this paper, the question on the way of protecting animals from extinction will be discussed. It is a complex and multifaceted question, because there are many reasons causing extinctions on our planet. As for me, it is never too late to start taking care of those endangered animals. The arguments for this point are listed as follows.Firstly, I think the best way to solve the extinction problem is to arouse people’s interest to this issue. Spreading usefull information of this article or chapter that you just read could be the first step. The World Animal Association revealed an annual report listing the most endangered species of animals, which shows that one in four mammals, one in four birds, and one third of all fish are under significant threat of the extinction.Secondly, humanity has to follow all strict rules and laws on using pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticides and fertilizers contain a large number of harmful chemical components, which may damage nature and animals. With the help of these chemical materials, it is large likely to maximize farmer’s incomes and minimize their losses. However, it may cause the death of some insects, such as bees, because they may not realize any danger before or during pollination. It may be a controversial part on this question.Last but not least, for the last several decades, many people has became vegetarians or even vegans for saving some endangered animals. Also, some unhealthy and unbalanced diet, such as meat-free diet, are used by some parents for parenting their children to save endangered animals. From my perspective, the best way to parent children saving endangered animals is to let them know how to take care of animals.In conclusion, protecting animals by yourself may be a daunting and difficult task, however, many people gather in groups and protect animals together. From my personal experience, there are many different ways on protecting animals, but the most useful methods may be those I mentioned above.0 votedAugust 15, 20201
- 今天兩個泄氣的遭遇十年來，我一直在學習中文。雖然我的能力已經提高了很多，但是有的時候我還是會對自己失望。今天我就遇到兩件不愉快的事情。第一個是發生在午餐的期間。因為我還是一位新來的員工，所以還不知道所有的東西在哪裡。在午餐前，我問同事，“嘿，請問一下，你們的。。。你們的。。。你們的。。。” 我的嗓音慢慢低了下來。那時候我已經忘了怎麼說 ‘洗手台’！ 好簡單的詞彙，好容易的單字！我怎麼可能忘了呢！最後我放棄了，然後用電子辭典幫我翻譯了一下。好討厭用到辭典，這真是好大失敗啊！每晚我一定要再一次開始慢慢學學我的新詞彙。糟糕了！ :(現在感覺好多了。明天晚上會寫多一點。I’m a language learner as well. I know it’s frustrated when we forget the way pronouncing some daily used words. It happens to everyone because our brain is a complex organ.0 votedAugust 15, 20200
- Mustn't use Gajin?The word we used to describe foreigners in Japanese is Gaikokuzin, which stands for 外国( foreign country) and 人(people). However, some people say Gaijin instead of Gaijin. Gaijin means people who come from outside. Here is a controversial issue, whether this Gaijin indicates racism against foreign people. Today I would like to share my thought on that. I do not think that <s>this</s> Gaijin is <s>not</s> offensive to foreigners.First <s>off</s>, Gaijin means foreigners literally. I do not think that there are <s>not</s> huge differences between Gaikokuzin and Gaijin. Personally, I might be cool with it if I was not Japanese and some people said Gaijin to me.Second, Gaijin was not created to discriminate foreign people. There are a lot of words that offend some communities such as (/like)Jap and Chink. However, Japanese language have these words that abhor specific communities. We must not use these offensive words <s>for</s>ever because these words were created to insult some communities. I cannot count Gaijin as these insulting words because Gaijin is not used to hate anybody. We do not use Gaijin in any bad intension but listeners may sometimes feel bad. So we have to be careful with saying it, and <s>feel out whether they are alright or not. </s>consider whether it’s okay to use it.Lastly, considering whether some words have offensive meanings <s style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">or not</s> is a process to accept immigrants in Japan (not sure the meaning here). Similarly, Hadairo, which means skin color, <s>in</s> <s>Janpanese</s> is not used in Japan anymore, because we cannot <s>determine</s>judge/discriminate people's skin color by using only one word<s>s</s>. Japan <s>which</s> is changing and no longer being a homogenous and xenophobic country.If you know saying 'gaijin', do you think it is racial discrimination or not? please let me know.It’s good to know the word ‘gaijin’ and some knowledge about it. Thanks for sharing:)0 votedAugust 14, 20201
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