Making decision-Draft one

Growing up means making my own decisions. I think I am old enough to be myself and should be more independent. Also, let my parents identify with my decisions is very important. Accordingly, I have to start learning how to make decision for myself and being responsible for whatever decisions I make.
The hardest decision that I ever made was choosing senior high school or vocational senior high school. When I received my report card of my BC test（國中基測）, I discussed with my mom which was better. She considered that I should choose a senior high school. Because of that, I would go to a college much easier.

Example for "Making Decisions"

Growing up means making my own decisions. Being an eighteen-year-old girl, I know I am old enough to be responsible for whatever decisions I make. That is to say, I am no longer the innocent girl I used to be; I am becoming more self-reliant and independent. Therefore, I should start learning to decide for myself.

The hardest decision that I ever made was to decide to break up with my boyfriend the other day. We parted due to a difference of opinion. I first met him during a Christmas party two years ago and we had been dating ever since. It was fun at first, but things began to get dull in our relationship. Later, I found we could not get along together because we were opposite to each other in every way. There is no use arguing about who was more to blame—it’s all past history.

Assignment for Week 16

Dear all,
We're going to focus on one-paragraph free writing.
The first topic for this is "Making Decisions" as we discussed in class.
It's greatly suggested that you finish your last assignment before this Thursday.

Keep going.

Example 3 - Computers

Computers play a more and more important role in modern life. They have already been widely used at home as well as in industries. We use them to control the work of our washing machines, TV sets, DVD players, other electrical appliances, and so on. We use them to process and store all kinds of information. We also use them to listen to music, too. We can say that we cannot do without them in our daily lives. Besides being used at homes, computers are also used in business, transportation, education, researches and many other fields. They play a key role in automation. Without computers, this world would simply be unimaginable.

However, computers can never take the place of human brains. Although computers work much faster and much more accurately than human beings in order to be able to operate. Besides, they can not make decisions on their own and they have no feelings, either. Therefore, no matter how capable they may be, they are our servants, not our masters. They will never take our places.

Example 2 - Computers

The computer is the most influential invention of the twentieth century. With it, we find it rather convenient to tackle daily work. It really brings revolution of information exchange. Among others, it has been widely used in the government and private organization. The computer has had a tremendous influence on civilization since it was developed.

The personal computer has become an indispensable tool. It takes only a few hours to learn to use the computer. The most important function of the computer is to store and retrieve the information we need. Besides, we can write a report on the computer without a pen. If we connect our personal computer to the telecommunication network, we can get the information on all subjects. Furthermore, a notebook computer, in particular, makes it easier for us to deal with any information without the limitation of space or time. To be sure, the personal computer has become a very good companion we can't do without.

Example 1- The Computer

Computers have become one of the most imoprtant helpers. They can store a large amount of information, which can be recalled in no time. They are also capable of carrying out lengthy and complicated calculations very fast. Besdies, through the computer network, we can get information from all over the world in a moment.

Computers are extensively used in every expect nowadays. Simple computers are used to control the washing machine or the air conditioner. A weatherman can use the computer to predict the weather condition more precisely. A teacher can use the computer to teach students. He can use it to prepare test sheets, too. A student can use the computer to write papers, make friends or gain knowledge through the network system.

Assignment for Week 12

Dear all,
This week, we're going to focus on writing by brainstorming.
We've discussed how to begin writing last semester.
Try to come out with your ideas as many as possible and then make a outline.
Start your writing based on your outline.
Don't worry about the usage of words and phrases in your first draft.
After you finish your draft, focus on replacing and revising the words and phrases.

The assignment of this week is to write an article about "Computers".
Follow the directions in your handout.
Be sure to make an outline first.

Example 4-Autobiography

In spring of 1984, a cute baby girl was born in Tainan city. That is me. My name is Chian Huey Lay. There are four members in my family. My father is a simple and down-to-earth person. My mother, a career woman, is very gentle. When I was a child, my parents paid much attention to the development of my character. Although they used to be strict with me, they are really wonderful. My sister is always a good example to me. She studies in the Department of Material Science & Engineering at National Cheng Kung University. I am very lucky to be brought up in such a healthy and harmonious environment so that I have a positive perspective toward life.

I study in Tainan Commercial Vocational High Senior School and major in Data Processing. I am so glad that I chose it and found my favorite. Each school day to me is full of joy and fun. Under the teachers’ instruction, I equip myself with Chinese and English typing skills. I pass the Chinese Typing Test at the speed of 70 words per minute. Also, I come in third in the Computer Software Application Qualifying Examination. I am so happy that I can make it. Besides studying, I do enjoy my extracurricular activities. For example, I made some good friends in the Volleyball Club, and learned what teamwork is all about. In my leisure time, I like to play computer games. In my opinion, to play the games well takes not only quick response but also smart strategies. Playing computer games is so interesting and exciting to me that sometimes it makes me feel how marvelous it would be if I could become a program designer.

In the near future, I hope I can make great progress in my schoolwork, strengthen my English communication ability, and promote my EQ to improve my interpersonal relationship. In addition, the more I understand about computer applications, the more I want to be a program designer. I know that designing programs is not easy at all, but I will do my best to reach my goal.

Example 3-Autobiography

I am Kuan-ting Kang, an eighteen-year-old active girl from Tainan. I have an English name called Tanya. There are four people in my family. My father is a worker, my mother is a housewife, and my elder brother is a college student now. I love the warm and comfortable feeling of my family. I must say I am lucky enough to grow in such a great home.

I like to play basketball, volleyball, and badminton. I used to be a member of the badminton club. Now I am a member of the volleyball team in my class. Our team always wins the championship in the friendly competitions. I believe it is because of our constant practice and our strong team spirit. On the other hand, I also like some quiet activities like singing songs and gift wrapping. The former helps me relieve my pressure and the latter makes me become more artistic.

After the Joint Entrance Examination for Senior High Schools, I was admitted to National Tainan Commercial Vocational Senior High School, and I chose the Data Processing Department.

In the first year, I was always on the top five of my class. When I was a second grader, I took part in Homepage Design Contest held by the school and I got the first place. These things built myself-confidence. Also, I used to serve as a class treasure; now I am elected as a class leader because I am earnest in the eyes of my classmates.

I have made up my mind to study Information Management after my graduation from vocational high school. I hope that I can pass the Joint Entrance Examination to colleges, and get into a good technical university. In order to have my dream come true, I will do my level best.

Example 2-Autobiography

My name is Hao-Chu Kao, I am studying in National Tainan Commercial Vocational School. There are four people in my family. My father was a supervisor of the personnel department at a school. He retired at the age of sixty-five. He often brought some books for me about literature when I was young. My mother was a nurse at Chi-Mai Hospital, but she resigned after marriage. She is a housewife now, and she is a good cook, too. The dishes she cooks are delicious and tasty. My brother is studying in a two-year junior college.

I was born in Taichung. My family lived in the dormitory provided by my father’s school. My parents usually accompanied my brother and me to go to the Jong-Jen Park to take a walk in the afternoon. There were brilliant and rich crops under the Jeou-Chiu Bridge. I liked playing with children in the neighborhood, so I enjoyed myself every day. We moved to Tainan on account of my father’s transfer to a new school during my kindergarten days.

I entered the elementary school at the age of seven. I often went to school on foot every day because it was a distance of five minutes' walk from my house. My classmates were mostly my neighbors. We often played "Simon says", "hide-and-seek", "jumping chess", and "Monopoly" etc, we got on with each other. In my fifth grade, I had learned painting, and I won the second prize in a cartoon drawing.

In junior high school, I made a spurt of progress in Chinese Literature, and had high marks at the monthly exams. I was especially grateful to my Chinese teacher for her instruction. Besides, I was interested in Biology and Earth Science, too. My class participated in the Boy Scouts Camping Activity of the school. We put up a tent, cooked a meal in the wild, had campfire party, and played operations etc. We really had a good time.

I took senior high school entrance exam two and a half years ago, and fortunately I entered the Accounting Department of my school. In freshman year, I got the chance to sing English songs, and introduce myself in English Conversation Club. It’s a club that makes me understand the difference between Chinese and Western literature. In junior year, I had an experience to watch some slides and films about pyramids and mummies of Egypt, impressionists' painting, tap dance, western style buildings, “PATCH ADAMS”, Hwang Mountain of China, and classical music in Art Appreciation Club. I think I can broaden my scope of knowledge by participating in the club.

Example 1-Autobiography

My name is Hu Yu-Ming. I am studying in National Tainan Commercial Vocational School. There are six people in my family. My father is a worker. My mother is a housewife. My grandfather and grandmother live with us. I have a brother. Now let me introduce myself.

I live in Kuang-Tien where there is a small village with serene beauty. In my elementary school days, my classmates were almost all my neighbors. Playing hide-and-seek, skipping ropes, etc. were our activities. During my childhood, my life was colorful and happy. Before I graduated, my father asked me to take a private school entrance exam in order to go to a nice school. But my grades were not good enough. So I study in a common school.

When I studied in the junior high school, my grades were bad, especially in English. My teacher, Miss Chang, taught me how to study every subject. A year later, my grades got better except in English. One day, a new English teacher came to my school. I was lucky to be taught by her. My new English teacher, Miss Li, was an excellent teacher. During the class, she taught me how to learn English. My English grades became better and better from then on. Sometimes I made a mistake, I was not blamed. She always wanted me to face the problem and solved it. I felt she was a nice teacher in my Junior High School life.

After the Joint Entrance Examination of Senior High Schools, I didn’t get good grades. So I chose to enter a vocational school and majored in accounting. At first, everyone told me not to study accounting because it is hard to do it well, but I have confidence in myself. I’m so interested in accounting that I always got excellent grades. I think I make a right decision. I have decided that I will choose Accounting Department to major in the future. I must take my parents' advice in my mind that I choose what I love and love what I have chosen.

Assignment for Week 9

Dear all,
Thanks for your cooperation.
Actually, I'm quite impressed by your performance in this class.
Most of you really did a great job.
Hopefully you can continue to work together and learn something from it.

The next assignment we're going to focus on is the imitating and revising of paragraphs.
I've already given you a sample of "autobiography".
Please read it and attempt to revise it with your own ideas.
Remember to include the ideas I've told you.
Hopefully this autobiography may be helpful to you in the coming future.

Assignment for Week 5

Dear all,
Assignment for Week 5 is translating a given Chinese paragraph to English.
We've practiced a little bit last semester.
But this time, you have to focus on the usage of the words, phrases, sentence structure and grammar involved.
Besides, remember the tense in each exercise.
Choose "at least" two of the exercises and translate it to English.
Please post your draft one in your blogger before the class is dismissed on March 22.
Also, provide your comments and finish your draft two by the end of the classes on March 29.

Assignment for Week 4

Dear all,
Assignment for Week 4 is writing a paragraph based on the given picture(s).
Choose one of the topics in your handouts.
Remember to check every detail of the picture(s) and make an outline in your mind first.
Most important of all, don't forget the paragraph structure we talked about last semester.
It is hoped that you can finish it by March 15.