2009年5月7日 星期四

Does Facebook Replace Face Time or Enhance It?

Does Facebook Replace Face Time or Enhance It?
My reaction:
With the help of the Internet, we can communicate with people all over the world no matter how far the distance is. Though I haven’t used Facebook before, I know exactly the function of Facebook after reading the article. Because as a college student, what we often do in the dormitory is chatting with friends on Msn. Facebook as well as Msn are similar. Both of them have an access to interact with people not by face to face but by the screen. It’s a very convenient way to make friends and to keep users connecting no matter their geographical changes.
In my opinion, however, there are still some flaw of Facebook. For example, some users may isolate themselves from the reality world. Though they can communicate with people well on the Net, they don’t know how to interact with people face to face. Besides, someone with bad intention may cheat others because we don’t know exactly about the people we recognize on the Net. It’s necessary to be aware of these people. Nevertheless, Facebook still plays a role in people’s life. It’s a really various way to entertain ourselves by making friends, sharing photos, or obtaining information. We can expand our horizons by Facebook definitely. (206words)

2009年4月8日 星期三

A Quiet Revolution Grows in the Muslim World

A Quiet Revolution Grows in the Muslim World
My reaction:
I like to tell a joke. It is said that if I lived in the Muslim world, I will be the beautiful one. That’s because women in the Muslim world wear veils to cover themselves except their eyes. It’s just kidding. I think the quiet revolution started by Dalia Ziada is a very good campaign not only for her country but for the people suffer from the conservative tradition. All of us know that women in the Muslim world have many restrictions. Though those restrictions are their tradition, there are many ways should change.
I really appreciate Dalia Ziada’s courage. She is brave enough to fight for women rights against the conservative society. No matter the result is, it’s a good opportunity to change the unfair truth. Following the nowadays trend is necessary as well. I think all women in the Muslim world should support the revolution bravely. It’s the right time for them to have a better life. They should not under so many restrictions. I really hope they can work hard together and expect their bright future. (201words

2009年3月18日 星期三

A Web Awash in Liquor Ads, Promoting Moderation

My reacion:
Drinking wine, it has been an indispensable custom of many cultures from the past to modern life. In the ancient China, people wouldn’t write poems without wine. All the celebrations need wine, like the present life as well. When feeling upset or stressful, many people drink wine as a comfort. The effect of the alcohol makes them forget the unhappiness in a short time. Therefore, wine plays an important part in our lives. However, drinking too much is bad for the health. Drinking a lot of wine gives rise to liver cancer or yellow teeth. What’s more, the effect of the alcohol makes one’s mind unclear, causing a lot of problems to the society. For example, there are more and more car accidents happened because of driving while intoxicated. Besides, some drank people may fight each other unconsciously.

So, should we inhibit people from drinking wine totally? It’s hard to enforce of course. In my opinion, the campaigns and activities raised by some organizations, persuading people to drink beverages in moderation are positive to the society. They suggest that you can drink but drink in moderation. With the advice from the ads they made, we can not only enjoy the delicious wine but also warn ourselves not to drink too much. It’s considerate to people who can’t live without wine. (220words)

2009年1月8日 星期四

New air monitoring station launched on Pratas Island

Name:Fyfy Chen(49712056)
Reaction Article#13
Date:01/08/2009
From:China Post
New air monitoring station launched on Pratas Island
(http://www.chinapost.com.tw/life/environment/2009/01/08/191070/New-air.htm)

My Reaction:

Living in Kaohsiung for so many years, I really feel the problem of air pollution is serious. For example, there are few people going out without a mask in Kaohsiung. And also it is really hard to see star in the sky at night because of the air pollution. When I raise my head, wanting to see the clear blue of the sky, it is usually in vain. Therefore, I think the set of the new air monitoring station is not only measure for the air pollution but also good for the environment.
However, all of us should pay attention on the serious problem not only the machine. With the high and various technology, we can do things more convenient and easier. But, there are more and more pollution we made because that we produce too much. What’s worse, we just destroyed our environment day by day. Though we can’t live without the high and various technology now, we should not forget the bad effect we have done to the earth. Therefore, the environmental protection can not be emphasized more. It is really a vital issue that every one of us should care more.(201words)