Tuesday, January 19, 2010

My opinion on Campus Love

My opinion on Campus Love
  Campus love isn't a newly-born phenomenon. Some people are strongly against it while some others think it's natural. I don't advocate it. The reasons are as follows. First of all, undergraduates are neither fully psychologically mature nor able to assume the responsibility, especially freshmen and sophomores. Second, they may indulge in it, thus dilapidate their study, which isn't rare. Third, some just take advantage of it to kill time, avoid boredom with much time at their own disposals, have someone keep company, etc. What's more, some change dating "partners" frequently, holding a paradox opinion that they could show off their charm or accumulate experience, but more often than not, they would leave a bad impression, such as lacking the sense of responsibility, on others, especially their former sweethearts. Last, the proportion of successful couples is too low. The overwhelming majority reach the same end-parting just before graduation, forced by reality, etc.
  So, look before you leap, discard campus love and make a wiser decision after graduation.

you love

Dear Xiao Yan,
  Your entrance examination is drawing near now, and I expect you to be very busy preparing for it and a little nervous. But I believe that you will do well. As a good friend of yours and survivor of the exam, I am going to give you a few practical hints. It is no good to go on studying until the last minute of examination. What you need in the exam is a clear mind. If you tire yourself out before the examination, you will not be mentally and physically ready for it. So a day or two before the examination just relax-leave your books shut and try some other things: get out into the open air;
  do some physical exercises; see a film; have fun.
  When you take the exam, don't feel nervous. Breathe deeply and picture yourself performing well in all the tests. Then, read the questions through carefully and thoughtfully, and put your answer down to paper.
  Last, you should pay attention to the time. Keep an eye on the clock and allot appropriate time to each section. I hope all these suggestions will be helpful to you. Best wishes for your success.
  Yours affectionately

International Music or Traditional Music

In the world today there are many different types of needs of music. Each person seems to have different needs for music to relax or to exercise or dance. With these reasons in mind I believe that international music is more important than the traditional music of a country.
  First, it is necessary to define the terms international music and traditional music. International music is any kind of music that is played, performed, or heard in various parts of the world such a jazz. On the other hand, traditional music is that music which is only played in its home country.
  The reasons I believe international music is more important than traditional music is that the former is a bridge between different cultures and people. Music which can connect people from Australia to Zaire must be powerful and influential.
  On the other hand, traditional music does have some benefits for some people. This type of music is the only connection they have with their cultural or historical roots.
  To sum up, while traditional music has a time and place I think international music plays the greater role in making the world a happier and more peaceful place to live.

i am your neighbour

a letter
  dear sir:
  i am your neighbour living just under your apartment in this building. recently it seems that you make a lot of noises late at night, probably working on something. i think i can understand why some people have to work hard even at night. we are all sometimes pressed by some urgent work that has to be finished within a limited period of time. however, i wonder if you can readjust your working schedule a bit to avoid making noises late at night.
  the noise you make disturbs my study. as i am going to graduate from college this summer, i am busy preparing for my final exams. the noise you make at night has made it impossible for me to concentrate on my study. besides, many other neighbours complain of it. one neighbour complains that she is suffering from lack of sleep due to the noise and actually makes mistakes at work that didn’t happen in the past.
  to be brief, if you could kindly change your schedule and make less noise, all your neighbours, including me of course, will feel very much obliged to you.
  sincerely yours
  wang fang

friends

my brown dog
under my legs

a blue bird
a hand away

a water fountain
a blue bird drinking

my hand on the brown dog
my legs and hands reaching

my mouth drinking water
the water fountain

doing some other things
besides hearing the world

the people in front of you
they are not your friends

there is this bar
that is that bench

words keep talking
ears shut

got to play with words
multi-tasking and evasive

believe me not
i do what is to be done now.