Thanks to the movie “The Scent of Woman,” I encountered the song named “Por Una Cabeza.” The first time I listened to it, it made me feel like I was dancing tango. The main instrument is violin, and other instruments include viola, cello, woodwind instruments, brass instruments, and percussion. They set the violin too perfectly. The major mode and the duple meter make the piece delightful. The non-imitative polyphony lets the melody be more harmonious. The integration of tender melody and stinging rhythm push the music to greater climaxes.
The beginning of the song is almost the top of classic. A big range of two notes leads a continuous musical scale which is strong express that the theme of the song is passionate. There are more stringed instruments in the background, so the tune can be more stereoscopic. I really like the twanging in the background made by viola, cello and double bass. The rhythm becomes more and more vivid. And then, when it goes into the theme, the brass horns lead the whole melody through a little mystery. Along with the soft murmur, the main violin comes in, and maintains a medium tempo. The music sounds like two persons dancing. Some notes in this song are repeated as a main theme in different pitches and in mutative rhythm. When the concertmaster finishes the first theme, he restarts with a chord, which makes the whole song more harmonious. Suddenly, the loud brass instruments stop the soft quality and turn into the first climax, a more passionate one. The non-imitative polyphony drives me to become more excited and I can not help to tapping and waving my body. Then, a series of continuous staccato rhythms shift the melody to another part, a stronger and deeper one. Near the end, the melody gets slower and the volume calms down. All these are to emphasize the final chord. Everything is perfectly structured.
I imagine a beautiful scene like one in the movie. Probably, every woman wants to have such a moment: she gently moves on the dance floor in steps, and then looks back proudly, accompanied by violin, and then enjoys rotating between facial features that are affectionate, and then poured out all of the tenderness. At this moment, she smiles, with quietly flowing tears of gratitude in her arms, such as flowers in full bloom; she just does not care if there is a tomorrow, as would dance to the end of the world.
Some melodies may comfort bleeding hearts.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
My Only Soulmate -- Violin
I went to see the orchestra concert performed by U of I orchestra on September 25. It was really an unforgettable experience. It reminds me my experience of playing violin a lot.
When I was nine years old, one day, my mother took me to a musical instrument store, and let me pick one instrument I like. She said to me that as I grew up, I need something accompanied with me for my whole life. An instrument, which can listen to my sadness, my loneliness, and my happiness, and will be my soul mate forever.
I looked around the store, and tried to find something in line to fit my wishes. I do not like the flute much. Though it is agile and gentle, I still think it sounds a little harsh when it is played in a high register. The saxophone seems like a good choice because its mellow and forceful tone is really charming, but a saxophone is too cumbersome for a girl, isn’t it? “What about piano?” My mother asked me. “No, I cannot take it everywhere.” My heart had been set; violin was destined to be an indispensable part of my life. I took my best friend home that day. Moreover, she is like my teacher.
Violin taught me “never, never give up”. It was hard to create the voice I was looking forward to. I had to know exactly where to place the fingers on the strings, to play with good intonation, and at the same time, use my right arm, hand, and bow to adjust tone quality, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation. I am not a genius in music. I cannot learn it as quickly as Mozart. Actually, it took me a long time to make an acceptable sound. During this process, I felt despaired. But I did not give up. I could not give up so easily. The most important thing is how to stick to it! So, I did as what I thought, and the effect was exciting. After a long period hard time of practicing, everything was under control at last. The techniques like Pizzicato, Col legno, Martelé, Tremolo and Mute which I finally mastered contributed to my almost-perfect performance on a big event during high school anniversary. Every time when I want to give up, I will think of my tough days of practicing violin. All the pain will be easy; all the difficulties will be a breakthrough.
Violin taught me how to be patient. There was a time it was very difficult to get along with my violin. She was like an exclusive, aloof, and pampered gentlewoman. During winter time, it was freezing cold outside while the indoor temperature was very high. Every time when I was back from outside, I would feel really nervous that the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor would cause the strings to become unstable, even broken up. So, then I had to wrap up my violin layer by layer with cotton cloth carefully. This was an easy work for me the first time and the second time, but to spend nearly twenty minutes to do the same actions every time after practicing violin sounded like a “mission impossible” for me because the shape of a violin is anomalous. The neck of a violin is slender and a little complicated. If I had a little too much force, I would break the scroll and the peg box. One day, I did not repeat the fussy work, and when I came back home at night, the outcome was imaginable – two of my strings was broken and it was totally out of tune. Every time when I wanted to do something without one-hundred percent of responsibility and graveness, I would think about the lesson this one taught me.
Violin taught me that whatever I am doing, I should be confident. At the very beginning, I was attracted by the fascinating expressions of gorgeous violinists. I imagined that one day I could be as graceful as they are on stage. When I practiced violin myself, I tried to straighten my back. However, I looked into the mirror; I looked not confident but weird. I finally figured out that what I should do was not stand in a good position but to feel confident from bottom of my heart. If I told myself I was confident, then I could be confident. Another source of confidence, as violin told me, was to be familiar with what I wanted to do. When someone is doing what he/she is good at, confidence will flow out of that person naturally. To do what I want to do better, and to do it confidently, I can stand elegantly on the stage of my life.
Violin is a witness of my growing up. She is the mentor and my friend who has influenced me for my whole life and is always willing to listen to my sadness, my loneliness, and my happiness.
When I was nine years old, one day, my mother took me to a musical instrument store, and let me pick one instrument I like. She said to me that as I grew up, I need something accompanied with me for my whole life. An instrument, which can listen to my sadness, my loneliness, and my happiness, and will be my soul mate forever.
I looked around the store, and tried to find something in line to fit my wishes. I do not like the flute much. Though it is agile and gentle, I still think it sounds a little harsh when it is played in a high register. The saxophone seems like a good choice because its mellow and forceful tone is really charming, but a saxophone is too cumbersome for a girl, isn’t it? “What about piano?” My mother asked me. “No, I cannot take it everywhere.” My heart had been set; violin was destined to be an indispensable part of my life. I took my best friend home that day. Moreover, she is like my teacher.
Violin taught me “never, never give up”. It was hard to create the voice I was looking forward to. I had to know exactly where to place the fingers on the strings, to play with good intonation, and at the same time, use my right arm, hand, and bow to adjust tone quality, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation. I am not a genius in music. I cannot learn it as quickly as Mozart. Actually, it took me a long time to make an acceptable sound. During this process, I felt despaired. But I did not give up. I could not give up so easily. The most important thing is how to stick to it! So, I did as what I thought, and the effect was exciting. After a long period hard time of practicing, everything was under control at last. The techniques like Pizzicato, Col legno, Martelé, Tremolo and Mute which I finally mastered contributed to my almost-perfect performance on a big event during high school anniversary. Every time when I want to give up, I will think of my tough days of practicing violin. All the pain will be easy; all the difficulties will be a breakthrough.
Violin taught me how to be patient. There was a time it was very difficult to get along with my violin. She was like an exclusive, aloof, and pampered gentlewoman. During winter time, it was freezing cold outside while the indoor temperature was very high. Every time when I was back from outside, I would feel really nervous that the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor would cause the strings to become unstable, even broken up. So, then I had to wrap up my violin layer by layer with cotton cloth carefully. This was an easy work for me the first time and the second time, but to spend nearly twenty minutes to do the same actions every time after practicing violin sounded like a “mission impossible” for me because the shape of a violin is anomalous. The neck of a violin is slender and a little complicated. If I had a little too much force, I would break the scroll and the peg box. One day, I did not repeat the fussy work, and when I came back home at night, the outcome was imaginable – two of my strings was broken and it was totally out of tune. Every time when I wanted to do something without one-hundred percent of responsibility and graveness, I would think about the lesson this one taught me.
Violin taught me that whatever I am doing, I should be confident. At the very beginning, I was attracted by the fascinating expressions of gorgeous violinists. I imagined that one day I could be as graceful as they are on stage. When I practiced violin myself, I tried to straighten my back. However, I looked into the mirror; I looked not confident but weird. I finally figured out that what I should do was not stand in a good position but to feel confident from bottom of my heart. If I told myself I was confident, then I could be confident. Another source of confidence, as violin told me, was to be familiar with what I wanted to do. When someone is doing what he/she is good at, confidence will flow out of that person naturally. To do what I want to do better, and to do it confidently, I can stand elegantly on the stage of my life.
Violin is a witness of my growing up. She is the mentor and my friend who has influenced me for my whole life and is always willing to listen to my sadness, my loneliness, and my happiness.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Outline2
Thesis statement: Even though genetically engineered crops have some unintended harm to human health in the long term, I still strongly claim that GM crops should be encouraged to be researched and produced
1. A brief introduction of GMO including its history and definition.
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
The possibility of adding new genetic material into an organism's genome first succeed through the discovery of DNA and the creation of the first recombinant bacteria in 1973. In 1986, field tests of bacteria genetically engineered to protect plants from frost damage (ice-minus bacteria) at a small biotechnology company called Advanced Genetic Sciences of Oakland, California, were repeatedly delayed by opponents of biotechnology. In the same year, a proposed field test of a microbe genetically engineered for a pest resistance protein by Monsanto Company was dropped.
2. Opinions of the GM crops
A. Scientists tend to against GM crops because there exist some potential threatens to people.
B. Scientists and farmers in developing countries can get benefit from GM crops, so they support the production of GM crops.
3. Long-lasting
A. tomatoes
Long-lasting, genetically modified tomatoes came on to the market in 1994 and were the first genetically modified food available to consumers. The genetically modified tomato produces less of the substance that causes tomatoes to rot, so remains firm and fresh for a long time.
• Advantages: Because the GM tomatoes can remain fresh longer they can be allowed to ripen in the sun before picking - resulting in a better tasting tomato.
• GM tomatoes can tolerate a lengthier transport time. This means that market gardens can avoid picking tomatoes while they are green in order that they will tolerate the transport.
The producers also have the advantage that all the tomatoes can be harvested simultaneously.
4. Environment friendly
GM crop is an environment friendly product which can eliminate the application of chemical pesticides, and decrease the emissions of greenhouse gas.
A. corn and cotton
Have the ability to protect themselves against specifically targeted pests, farmers use less amount of pesticides to control the pests.
B. Insecticide sweet corn
Scientists have genetically modified sweet corn so that it produces a poison which kills harmful insects. This means the farmer no longer needs to fight insects with insecticides. The genetically modified corn is called Bt-corn, because the insect-killing gene in the plant comes from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis
Advantages:
• The farmer no longer has to use insecticide to kill insects, so the surrounding environment is no longer exposed to large amounts of harmful insecticide.
• The farmer no longer needs to walk around with a drum of toxic spray wearing a mask and protective clothing.
5. Economical
GM crop can improve the quantity of life for farmers in developing countries.
A. developing country
Small and large-scale family farms worldwide that use the technology are benefiting by deriving extra farm income.
6. Better quality foods
GMO technology can make a single food contain more nutrition to prevent malnutrition.
Rice with built-in Vitamin A can help prevent blindness in 100 million children suffering from Vitamin A deficiency.
A. Golden rice
Golden rice is genetically modified rice that now contains a large amount of A-vitamins. Or more correctly, the rice contains the element beta-carotene which is converted in the body into Vitamin-A. So when you eat golden rice, you get more vitamin A.
Advantages:
• The rice can be considered a particular advantage to poor people in underdeveloped countries. They eat only an extremely limited diet lacking in the essential bodily vitamins. The consequences of this restricted diet causes many people to die or become blind. This is particularly true in areas of Asia, where most of the population live on rice from morning to evening.
B. carrot
Beta-carotene gives carrots their orange color and is the reason why genetically modified rice is golden. For the golden rice to make beta-carotene three new genes are implanted: two from daffodils and the third from a bacterium.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, genetically modified foods have the potential to help protect and preserve the environment by reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, to solve many property and hunger problems by increasing yield and reducing production costs, and to solve malnutrition problems by researching and developing multifarious-nutrient crops. Yet there are some challenges remained to be solved. I still think GM crops will have an enthusiastic and powerful future.
1. A brief introduction of GMO including its history and definition.
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
The possibility of adding new genetic material into an organism's genome first succeed through the discovery of DNA and the creation of the first recombinant bacteria in 1973. In 1986, field tests of bacteria genetically engineered to protect plants from frost damage (ice-minus bacteria) at a small biotechnology company called Advanced Genetic Sciences of Oakland, California, were repeatedly delayed by opponents of biotechnology. In the same year, a proposed field test of a microbe genetically engineered for a pest resistance protein by Monsanto Company was dropped.
2. Opinions of the GM crops
A. Scientists tend to against GM crops because there exist some potential threatens to people.
B. Scientists and farmers in developing countries can get benefit from GM crops, so they support the production of GM crops.
3. Long-lasting
A. tomatoes
Long-lasting, genetically modified tomatoes came on to the market in 1994 and were the first genetically modified food available to consumers. The genetically modified tomato produces less of the substance that causes tomatoes to rot, so remains firm and fresh for a long time.
• Advantages: Because the GM tomatoes can remain fresh longer they can be allowed to ripen in the sun before picking - resulting in a better tasting tomato.
• GM tomatoes can tolerate a lengthier transport time. This means that market gardens can avoid picking tomatoes while they are green in order that they will tolerate the transport.
The producers also have the advantage that all the tomatoes can be harvested simultaneously.
4. Environment friendly
GM crop is an environment friendly product which can eliminate the application of chemical pesticides, and decrease the emissions of greenhouse gas.
A. corn and cotton
Have the ability to protect themselves against specifically targeted pests, farmers use less amount of pesticides to control the pests.
B. Insecticide sweet corn
Scientists have genetically modified sweet corn so that it produces a poison which kills harmful insects. This means the farmer no longer needs to fight insects with insecticides. The genetically modified corn is called Bt-corn, because the insect-killing gene in the plant comes from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis
Advantages:
• The farmer no longer has to use insecticide to kill insects, so the surrounding environment is no longer exposed to large amounts of harmful insecticide.
• The farmer no longer needs to walk around with a drum of toxic spray wearing a mask and protective clothing.
5. Economical
GM crop can improve the quantity of life for farmers in developing countries.
A. developing country
Small and large-scale family farms worldwide that use the technology are benefiting by deriving extra farm income.
6. Better quality foods
GMO technology can make a single food contain more nutrition to prevent malnutrition.
Rice with built-in Vitamin A can help prevent blindness in 100 million children suffering from Vitamin A deficiency.
A. Golden rice
Golden rice is genetically modified rice that now contains a large amount of A-vitamins. Or more correctly, the rice contains the element beta-carotene which is converted in the body into Vitamin-A. So when you eat golden rice, you get more vitamin A.
Advantages:
• The rice can be considered a particular advantage to poor people in underdeveloped countries. They eat only an extremely limited diet lacking in the essential bodily vitamins. The consequences of this restricted diet causes many people to die or become blind. This is particularly true in areas of Asia, where most of the population live on rice from morning to evening.
B. carrot
Beta-carotene gives carrots their orange color and is the reason why genetically modified rice is golden. For the golden rice to make beta-carotene three new genes are implanted: two from daffodils and the third from a bacterium.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, genetically modified foods have the potential to help protect and preserve the environment by reducing reliance on chemical pesticides, to solve many property and hunger problems by increasing yield and reducing production costs, and to solve malnutrition problems by researching and developing multifarious-nutrient crops. Yet there are some challenges remained to be solved. I still think GM crops will have an enthusiastic and powerful future.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Outline
Thesis statement: Even though genetically engineered crops have some unintended harm to human health in the long term, I still strongly claim that GM crops should be encouraged to be researched and produced
1. A brief introduction of GMO
A. the definition of GMO
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
B. the history of GMO
The possibility of adding new genetic material into an organism's genome first succeed through the discovery of DNA and the creation of the first recombinant bacteria in 1973.
In 1986, field tests of bacteria genetically engineered to protect plants from frost damage (ice-minus bacteria) at a small biotechnology company called Advanced Genetic Sciences of Oakland, California, were repeatedly delayed by opponents of biotechnology.
In the same year, a proposed field test of a microbe genetically engineered for a pest resistance protein by Monsanto Company was dropped.
2. Opinions of the GM crops
A. Scientists tend to against GM crops because there exist some potential threatens to people.
B. Scientists and farmers in developing countries can get benefit from GM crops, so they support the production of GM crops.
3. Environment friendly
GM crop is an environment friendly product which can eliminate the application of chemical pesticides, and decrease the emissions of greenhouse gas.
A. corn and cotton
Have the ability to protect themselves against specifically targeted pests, farmers use less amount of pesticides to control the pests.
B. Insecticide sweet corn
Scientists have genetically modified sweet corn so that it produces a poison which kills harmful insects. This means the farmer no longer needs to fight insects with insecticides. The genetically modified corn is called Bt-corn, because the insect-killing gene in the plant comes from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis
Advantages:
- The farmer no longer has to use insecticide to kill insects, so the surrounding environment is no longer exposed to large amounts of harmful insecticide.
- The farmer no longer needs to walk around with a drum of toxic spray wearing a mask and protective clothing.
4. Economical
GM crop can improve the quantity of life for farmers in developing countries.
A. developing country
Small and large-scale family farms worldwide that use the technology are benefiting by deriving extra farm income.
5. Better quality foods
GMO technology can make a single food contain more nutrition to prevent malnutrition.
Rice with built-in Vitamin A can help prevent blindness in 100 million children suffering from Vitamin A deficiency.
Golden rice
Golden rice is genetically modified rice that now contains a large amount of A-vitamins. Or more correctly, the rice contains the element beta-carotene which is converted in the body into Vitamin-A. So when you eat golden rice, you get more vitamin A.
Beta-carotene gives carrots their orange colour and is the reason why genetically modified rice is golden. For the golden rice to make beta-carotene three new genes are implanted: two from daffodils and the third from a bacterium.
Advantages:
- The rice can be considered a particular advantage to poor people in underdeveloped countries. They eat only an extremely limited diet lacking in the essential bodily vitamins. The consequences of this restricted diet causes many people to die or become blind. This is particularly true in areas of
6. Long-lasting tomatoes
Long-lasting, genetically modified tomatoes came on to the market in 1994 and were the first genetically modified food available to consumers. The genetically modified tomato produces less of the substance that causes tomatoes to rot, so remains firm and fresh for a long time.
- Advantages: Because the GM tomatoes can remain fresh longer they can be allowed to ripen in the sun before picking - resulting in a better tasting tomato.
- GM tomatoes can tolerate a lengthier transport time. This means that market gardens can avoid picking tomatoes while they are green in order that they will tolerate the transport.
The producers also have the advantage that all the tomatoes can be harvested simultaneously.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Research Log
A. Topic: GMO crops
B: A thesis statement: GMO crops should be encouraged to be produced.
B: A thesis statement: GMO crops should be encouraged to be produced.
- Title:
- Testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Past, present and future perspectives.
- Authors:
- Holst-Jensen, Arne1 arne.holst-jensen@vetinst.no
- Source:
- Biotechnology Advances; Nov2009, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p1071-1082, 12p
- http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=44582575&site=ehost-live
- Catalan agriculture and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) — An application of DPSIR model
- Authors:
- Binimelis, Rosa1 rosa.binimelis@gmx.net
Monterroso, Iliana2
Rodríguez-Labajos, Beatriz1 - Source:
- Ecological Economics; Nov2009, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p55-62, 8p
- http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=44417708&site=ehost-live
- Title:
- Commercialized GM crops and yield.
- Authors:
- Gurian-Sherman, Doug1 dgurian-sherman@ucsusa.org
- Source:
- Nature Biotechnology; Sep2009, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p801-802, 2p, 1 color
- http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v27/n9/index.html
- Title:
- Rapeseed cytoplasm gives advantage in wild relatives and complicates genetically modified crop biocontainment.
- Authors:
- Allainguillaume, J.
Harwood, T.
Ford, C. S.1
Cuccato, G.1
Norris, C.2
Allender, C. J.3
Welters, R.4
King, G. J.5
Wilkinson, M. J. jjw@aber.ac.uk - Source:
- New Phytologist; Sep2009, Vol. 183 Issue 4, p1201-1211, 11p
- http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=43609445&site=ehost-live
- Title:
- GM potato decision is a wake-up call to the EU.
- Authors:
- Blake, Andrew crops@rbi.co.uk
- Source:
- Crops; 7/18/2009, p16-17, 2p, 1 color
- Title:
- Can genetically modified cotton contribute to sustainable development in Africa?
- Authors:
- Morse, Stephen1
Mannion, A. M.1 - Source:
- Progress in Development Studies; Jul2009, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p225-247, 23
- phttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=43225986&site=ehost-live
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The meaning of travelling
The snow mountain in the picture above is located in Mei Li Mountain Range in Yunnan Province in southwest China,also known as the edge of the great Tibetan Area.Snow mountain is more than a beautiful view spot because it is symbolic to Tibetan peole and they regard it as sacred mountain because it is in the relatively high altitude so that few people can come across the mountains.What’s more,it has tremendous rare herb that can be used in medicine to cure people from disease.What I want to say is,when you are travelling,stop by,see the mountain, worship, like a pilgrim’s heart,in that,the meaning of travelling is that the great scenery is in the way we come by,not what we thought the destination.
This is another mountain in the same mountain range that I have come in Yunnan.After 10 kilometers hike,we came across the mountain and the mountain above appeared in front of us.We were,definitely tired physically,but when we saw the mountain,we got to be satisfied and delightful cause it was worth it.Sometimes we will find that the meaning of travelling lies not in how many great places we have been,but in how much spirit power we get from your tour.Maybe it takes some time and energy,but the spiritual layer of our mind can be changed,even oursight of value would be changed if I've seen what is there after a tough tour.
This is the Yellow River in Qinghai Province, where is adjacent to its origin.Who can imagine that the so called Yellow River is the color of green? In fact,at the beginning of the most rivers originating from snow mountains,the color is clear.If you do not pass by the beautiful place or you go to your destination directly by air,you will see nothing which is,to some extend,the most cherishable scenery of your traval.Also,the color of the Yellow River has many other aspects.In Shanxi Province in winter,it appears blue and in another place in Shanxi it is white because it is frozen at all.And the most common color,yellow.But you will never know and get the feeling of the powerful river until you go by yourself.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cause and effect outline (Chain)
Thesis statement: Going to bed late at night has negative effect on my college academic study.
Cause 1: Going to bed late at night makes me feel not refreshed next morning. 1. Lack of sleep may make information my mind chaotic, which is a reason why usually after a sleepless night, I feel drowsy the next morning.
2. Not sleep on time may slow down the rate of our metabolism, and "dirty" in my body has not been cleaned out in time.
3. Too many dreams may make my nerves intense all night. As a consequence, I feel numb in the morning.
Cause 2: A drowsy head leads a low efficiency in class.
1. I just knew that the professor is talking, but I cannot catch up her with even a single sentence! I struggled with my body whether I should take a nap or not to refresh myself a little, but ache all over my even stopped me from closing my eyes.
2. cannot concentrate on the class.
Cause 3: As a result, I had to put more effort on the materials we covered that day, because I do not want to fall behind of my other classmates.
1. I have to work until deep in night again, but because of my exhaustion, I will choose to sleep other than finish my study.
Effect: going to bed late at night has negative effect on my college academic study.
Campare and contrast outline
Thesis Statement: Chinese parents and American parents have different ways in raising their children.
Topic 1: Chinese parents protect their children inordinately from any frustration while American parents regard frustration as essence in one’s growth.
Support: 1. when kids are playing in a playground
Chinese parents: keep their eyes on their children at any time; yell to their children not to…not to…
American parents: never care if their children are in a dangerous situation. Even if they fall down, the parents will just stand their looking at them with smile. If their children do not get up, they will encourage them just in words. If their children get up bravely without tears, they will praise their children’s braveness and adamancy.
2. When their children have conflicts with others
Chinese parents: will do everything to vindicate their children, even when that is their children’s fault.
American parents:will figure out the case rationally, and if it is their children’s fault, they will educate their children with correct concept. Even sometimes they will ignore the whole thing and let them deal with the case alone.
Topic 2: Chinese parents regard grades of their children as important as their lives, which is opposite to American parents’ opinion that children should pay more attention on afterschool activities.
Support: Chinese parents think the best and the only way for their children to achieve a better life when they grow up is to have a high grade on academic study.
American parents:the achievement in one’s scholar level cannot stand for everything about a student, because what makes sense is their comprehensive quality and personal manners.
Topic 3: Chinese parents like to arrange everything for their children; however, American parents think independence is an important characteristic of their children.
Support: Chinese parents decide which school their children should attend, what kind of clothes they should wear, even what kind of person they should marry to.
American parents kick their children out when they are 18, and just give them a little sum of money to survive and to finish college study. So, most students in America have part-time job and apply student loan.
American parents would like to foster their children’s sense of life and world. When they are young and encourage them to participate in family affairs.
Thesis statement: Going to bed late at night has negative effect on my college academic study.
Cause 1: Going to bed late at night makes me feel not refreshed next morning. 1. Lack of sleep may make information my mind chaotic, which is a reason why usually after a sleepless night, I feel drowsy the next morning.
2. Not sleep on time may slow down the rate of our metabolism, and "dirty" in my body has not been cleaned out in time.
3. Too many dreams may make my nerves intense all night. As a consequence, I feel numb in the morning.
Cause 2: A drowsy head leads a low efficiency in class.
1. I just knew that the professor is talking, but I cannot catch up her with even a single sentence! I struggled with my body whether I should take a nap or not to refresh myself a little, but ache all over my even stopped me from closing my eyes.
2. cannot concentrate on the class.
Cause 3: As a result, I had to put more effort on the materials we covered that day, because I do not want to fall behind of my other classmates.
1. I have to work until deep in night again, but because of my exhaustion, I will choose to sleep other than finish my study.
Effect: going to bed late at night has negative effect on my college academic study.
Campare and contrast outline
Thesis Statement: Chinese parents and American parents have different ways in raising their children.
Topic 1: Chinese parents protect their children inordinately from any frustration while American parents regard frustration as essence in one’s growth.
Support: 1. when kids are playing in a playground
Chinese parents: keep their eyes on their children at any time; yell to their children not to…not to…
American parents: never care if their children are in a dangerous situation. Even if they fall down, the parents will just stand their looking at them with smile. If their children do not get up, they will encourage them just in words. If their children get up bravely without tears, they will praise their children’s braveness and adamancy.
2. When their children have conflicts with others
Chinese parents: will do everything to vindicate their children, even when that is their children’s fault.
American parents:will figure out the case rationally, and if it is their children’s fault, they will educate their children with correct concept. Even sometimes they will ignore the whole thing and let them deal with the case alone.
Topic 2: Chinese parents regard grades of their children as important as their lives, which is opposite to American parents’ opinion that children should pay more attention on afterschool activities.
Support: Chinese parents think the best and the only way for their children to achieve a better life when they grow up is to have a high grade on academic study.
American parents:the achievement in one’s scholar level cannot stand for everything about a student, because what makes sense is their comprehensive quality and personal manners.
Topic 3: Chinese parents like to arrange everything for their children; however, American parents think independence is an important characteristic of their children.
Support: Chinese parents decide which school their children should attend, what kind of clothes they should wear, even what kind of person they should marry to.
American parents kick their children out when they are 18, and just give them a little sum of money to survive and to finish college study. So, most students in America have part-time job and apply student loan.
American parents would like to foster their children’s sense of life and world. When they are young and encourage them to participate in family affairs.
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