Typhoons

Taiwan is hit by typhoons almost every summer. Although typhoons can bring us plenty of rainfall, they often do serious damage to our environment. They cause not only flooding in many low-lying areas but also mudslides in the mountains. The loss of money and lives is often far beyond our imagination. In view of this, the government should take proper measures to reduce the damage typhoons may cause.

Retirement

Many people do not know what to do when they retire, but my father is different. He keeps himself busy by working as a volunteer at a hospital during the daytime and taking art classes at night. Early this year. Father held his first exhibition at a museum, and it was quite a success. Father is really a living example of the old sayig, "Live and learn," and I'm very proud of him.

My Pet

Not long ago, on my way home from work, I saw a little stray dog. It looked dirty but cute, so I decided to keep it as a pet. In the beginning, my wife was against the idea, but I finally persuaded her to let it stay with us. Thanks to our good care, the little dog has become healthy and strong. What's even better, my childen spend more playing with the dog than they do playing computer games.

National Park

Almost every country has its national parks. The main goal of establishing these national parks is to protect our natural and social resources. In addition, national parks also offer places for the public to engage in recreational activities. When we are visiting these places, however, we must follow the rules. In other words, we should keep these parks clean and not harm anything in them. By doing so, we are conserving the precios natural resources for our future generations.

Burglary

Two months ago, while my family and I were on vacation in Japan, a thief broke into our house and stole all our valuables. My wife was shocked and frightened, and so were my chieldren. I knew if I didn't do anything about it. something even worse could happened the next time. I quickly called the police station and informed my neighbors of what had happened. Now, there is a patrol until in my community, and there are no longer any burglaries reported.

My Grandmother

In order to perpare for a test the next day, I stayed overnight in my classmate's house house last Monday. In the beginning, we studied toghter, going over one lesson after another another. Later, however, we both felt tired, so we started to play computer games. We promised to play only half an hour, but we had such a good time that we played on and on until dawn. No wonder we both failed the test the next day.

Coffee

Drinking coffee has become a fad in Taiwan. Coffee shops are popping up everywhere, and even street vendors are selling coffee, too. In addition to coffee, many coffee shops offer a wide variety of desserts and light meals as well. They also provide customers with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. In my view, a coffee shop is the best place to kill time.

Taking an Airplane

Last year, I took a trip to Tokyo by plane. Since this was my first time taking a plane, I felt quite excited and nervous. I sat by the window, so I could see the blue ocean down below. The view was beautiful, and I was lost in it. All of a sudden, the plane a started to bump up and down as if it was about to crash. Fortunately, this didn't last long, but I was already scared to death.

A Trip I Will Never Forget

I will never forget the trip I took with my family two years ago. We were on vacation on a large cruise ship. The sea was calm, so I thought it wuold be a smooth trip. We were enjoying the night view on the desk when, all of a suudden, a big wave came. The wave was so powerful that our ship started to rock from side to side. It lasted only three minutes, but everyone on the ship was scared to death.

My Neighbor

My neighbor John is an American, who came to Taiwan two years ago. Originally he had planned to stay here for half a year in order to learn Chinese, but he met a local girl he loves so much that they're going to get married this year. John is friendly and knowledgeable, so chatting with him is always a pleasant experience. I don't know how much longer he will stay in Taiwan, but I will certainly cherish his friendship.

The Internet

The internet is probably one of the greatest inventations today. It has without a double changed our lives. For example, instead of going to the library, we can use the Internet to find the information we need for our work. If we feel tired, we can also play computer games on the Internet. For those who don't like to waste money making phone calls, they can use the Internet is beneficial in so many ways that it is indeed a wonderful invention.

The Healthiest Way to Lose Weight

What is the healthiest way to lose weight? This is a question that often confuse many people. Some people go on severe diets in order to get thin. Others take medicine for help. However, losing weight the wrong way may pose a threat to one's health. In fact, regular exercise and a balanced diet are what we need if we want to lose weight. We should also stay determind and never give up halfway.

Tea

There are many advantages to drinking tea. For one thing, it refreshes us. Nothing beats a cup of hot tea after working all day. For another, research has proven that tea is good for our health. Scientists say that you can ward off cancer if you drink tea every day. Tea also makes a good present which we can give our friends. For this reason, I love tea very much.

A job interview

I went to a famous company for a job interview last Friday. To my surprise, there were already ten people lining up to apply for the job. When it was my turn to be interviewed, I was very nervous, but I managed to stay calm and answer all the questions. I didn't think I did well, but the next day someone from the company called and told me that I was hired. I felt quiet excited upon hearing the good news.

Staying Overnight in a Classmate's House

In order to prepare for a test the next day, I stayed overnight in my classmate's house last Monday. In the beginning, we studied together, going over one lesson after another. Later, however, we both felt tired, so we started to play computer games. We promised to play only half an hour, but we had such a good time that we played on and on until dawn. No wonder we both failed the test the next day.

A Traffic Accident

I saw a traffic accident on my way to school this morning. An old man was walking across the street when a car ran a red light. The driving too fast to stop his car in time. Just as the car was about to hit the old man, a youg man came running and pulled him away. The old man's life was saved, and the young man's bravery won the respect of all passersby.

Coffee

Drinking coffee has become a fad in Taiwan. Coffee shops are popping up everywhere, and even street vendors are selling coffee, too. In addition to coffee, many coffee shops offer a wide variety of desserts and light meal as well. They also provide customers with a relsxed and comfortable atmosphere. In my view, a coffee shop is the best place to kill time.

What I Am Planning to Do This Year

With the coming of my birthday, I am a year older. This year, I'm planning to do things I failed to do last year. First, I want to get into the habit of exercising regulatly so that I can stay fit. Second, I want to improve my English newspaper much more often. I know this goal may be hard to avhieve, but as long as I stay determined,I can make it.

A Blackout

We had a blackout last night, and the house was left in total darkness. We didn't know what to do, but Dad suggested we light a candle and sit around the table. He wanted us sll to tell stories or jokes. There was a brief moment of silence, but soon my older brother started to tell a joke. The joke was so funny that we couldn't help bursting out laughing. He went on to tell us many more jokes until the lights came back on. We all went to bed smiling.

Keeping a Diary

I started keeping a diary soon after I went to junior high school. Even today, I still keep this habit. Keeping a diary enables me to reflect on what I have done right or wrong. This gives me a chance to improve myself. By keeping a diary, I have also made a lot of progress in my writing skills. There are so many advantages about keeping a diary that I believe it is a habit well worth cultivating.

My Favorite Subject

Many people regard history as a boring subject, but I am an exception. If you think of history as stories, you will not feel bored with it all. History is all about events that actually took place in the past. Learning about history is a way to understand how our cultures and values were built. In other words, we can understand ourselves better by studying history.

Spending Time with My Father

My father is a serious person, and he is quiet most of the time. Every time I talk to him, he responds with only a word or two. For a long time I thought that he was hard to communicate with. However, the basketball game we both watched on TV yesterday offered us some common topics. We talked about the game and players. Now I realize that my father can be talkative if I bring up a topic he is fammiliar with.

A Pat time Job

While in colleage, I found a part time job as a waiter in a restaurant. I needed this job because I hoped to work my way through colleage. I worked from six in the evening till one in the morning, and most of the time I had to walk around taking orders. The job was tiring, but liked it because it offered me a chance to learn to be independent and deal with people.

Going Shopping

There was a big sale at the department store near my company, so my friend Mary and I decided to go there and see if there was anything worth buying. Just like many other customers, we were busy looking for the things we wanted. Finally, Mary found a red sweater she liked very much, and I chose a green coat for my mom. We were very happy because we didn't spend much money buying what we wanted.

Getting Sick

Last week, my friend David and I went to Penghu for a visit. It was a little cold and windy, but the seawater was so clear and blue that we couldn't help plunging into it and swimming around. The next day, I felt dizzy and had a sore throat when I woke up. Even worse, I could hardly walk . I knew I had come down with a bad cold. Luckily, David took me to the hospital, where I stayed for two days. I'm fine now, but I'll never forget that trip to Penghu.

Dormitory Life

Many colleges in Taiwan provide dormitories for their students, and I think this is a good idea. On the one hand, those who live in the dorm come from different places, so they have a great opportunity to make friends and learn different things. On the other, they can learn to tolerate the opinions of others and thus get along well with people. Another good thing about living in the dorm is that young people can learn to be more independent.

A Live Concert

Being a music fan., I never miss a good concert. Last weekend, a famous band from the United States came to perform in Taipei. The concert drew thousands of people, including me. To be frank, the lead singer was not handsome, but he sang very well. Throughout the concert, we couldn't help dancing and singing along with him. It was indeed a wonderful concert.

My Favorite Season

Spring is my favorite season because it is neither too hot nor too cold. This is a good season for outdoor activities, particularly hiking. Almost every weekend, I'll drive my family into the mountains and stop when we find a trail. Then we'll walk up the trail till we get to the top. The air there is fresh and the view around is fantastic. There are the good things we can enjoy only in sping.

A Fire

There was a big fire in a factory near my house last night. The fire spread very quickly because there were many flammable things inside. Although it was late at night, the sky was bright because of the flams. Before long, fire engines came to put out the fire and rescue the people trapped in the factory. It took the firemen about three hours to extinguish the fire；fortunately, though, no one was hurt or killed.

A Very Bad Day

My younger brother had a very bad day today. He overslept because he had forgotten to set his alarm clock. Afraid that he was goung to be late for class, he ran as fast as he could to the bus stop. Unfortunately, he stepped on a banana peel and fell down. He missed the bus and had to take a taxi to school. He was about ten minutes late, so his teacher punished him by making clean up the classroom after school.

Pollution

Pollution is a serious problem around the world. This is especially true in big cities, where the number oof vehicles keeps increasing. The air here is dirty because of the exhaust from these vehicles. The situation is no better even in the countrycide. Where there are factories, there is water pollution. Pollution is spoiling our environment and endangering our survival. Shouldn't we take immediate action to deal with this problem?

My Hometown

My hometown is Taipei, which is a busy city with a population of four million. You can see many tall buildings in the world for the time being. The pase of life in Taipei is past, bot in general, people here are quiet friendly. Foreigners have no problem getting around because quite a few people speak good English. In many ways, Taipei may well be called an inernational city.

Fast-food restaurant

In order to save time, I went to a fast-food restaurant for lunch yesterday. I was shocked when I found a cockroach in my hamburger, so complain this to the manager. He apologized to me and offerd to give me another hamburger, but I was still dissatisfied with the quality of the food there. Unless they can make any improvement, I'm afraid I'll never visit that fast-food again.

Go Hiking

I like to go hiking in the mountains on weekends. Hiking helps me relieve my pressure from school, so it has become my favorite activity. I usually hike along since I don't want to be bothered by others. By this way, I can concentrate on the beautiful views around me and leave all my troubles behind. By hiking, I can do exercise and cultivate an optimistic attitude toward life.

Lost in Taipei

Traveling in a big city is exciting, but it can be scary if you get lost. Yesterday, I went to Taipei for a view. Everything went well until I got lost. I founded myself surrounded by tall buildings, and I couldn't find my way back to the hotel. I was scared and didn't know what to do. Just then, I saw a polliceman, so I went to him for directions. He showed me the way by drawing a map, and I succeeded in finding my hotel. Had it not been for his help, I might have ended up sleeping on the street.

A Pickpocket

This afternoon, I took a bus to home afterschool. The bus was crowded, and I had to stand all the way to my bus stop. When I got off (the bus), I found that somebody had cut my handbag open and stolen my money. I immediately knew that it was a pickpocket who had stolen from me. Now I have learned a lesson- Always stay alert in a crowded place.

Getting up Early

In order to finish my homework, I woke up at four o'clock this morning. I sat on my chair and still felt sleepy when I opened my book. It was dark and quiet outside. After a while, the sun was starting to rise. I was so excited because I hadn't seen the sunrise for a long time. Attracting by the beautiful view. I forgot to do my homework.

Cheating on a test

I was caught cheating on a test yesterday. The was difficult bcause I wasn't prepares for it. I decided to open textbook which I had hidden under the desk. But just as I was about to do so, I felt somebody topping me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw my teacher standing right behind me. Obviously, She wasn't pleased. Ever since then, I have never cheated on tests again.

Watch movies at home

I seldom go to the movies because I think it is a waste of time and money. Movie tickets are getting more and more expensive. Besides, if there is a good movie, the theater is always crowded with people. You have to spend hours lining up to get a ticket. In most cases, your mood is bad before you get to see the movie. For these reasons, I would rather stay at home watching movie on TV.

A Birthday Party

This afternoon, my parents hold a special birthday for my younger sister. They pretend to don't remember her birthday and told her that they wouldn't be home this evening. She got back from the cram school at 8:00 p.m. When she open the door and turned on the light, she saw my parents and her friends was standing in front of a big cake and singing "Happy birthday" to her.
She was very happy and said that it had been the most special birthday party in her life.

No Smoking?

I decided to ate lunch with my friend Mary this afternoon. The waitress asked if we had a reservation when we arrived at the restaurant. I told her that we did and request a table in the non-smoking place. During lunch time, the customer who sat at the next table started to smoke. there was a "No Smoking" sign next to his seat.

I Am Poor in English

Yesterday, I went to a special class which teaches us about how to pass TOEFL. The teacher said, "Speaking in English is one of improtant things to improve your English ability, so you must speak in English in the class from now on." I was a little excited when I listened to what he had said, because I really wanted to improve it. However, it was't easy as I thought. The teacher sent out a article and asked all of us to mount platform to tell everyone about the general ideal of it. But it was too difficult for me, I couldn't recognize most of the vocabularies in it. The teacher shouted "idiot" to me. I felt depresssed and didn't know what to say. It was a bad day!


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