EAP2

The hardest thing during the EAP2 course was to catch up to the pace of the schedule. For me, this semester is my first time to study in the CESL program. So, everything I had to do was not accustomed and familiar to me. In addition, the biggest problem was English, the only purpose I came here. Speaking, listening, and writing all of them were not easy for me. I cannot forget the first class, which felt uncomfortable. I felt depressed and frustrated when I got the schedule, which included too many quizzes, tests, papers, and presentations. To tell the truth, I would like to go to Korea. At this moment, suddenly, I realized that this semester is almost finished. This semester goes really fast. I feel like I do not know what I did for about two months. I think I enjoyed most of the things I studied and experienced, and am glad to meet great people this semester. During the rest of the semester, I hope that I learn more about English and have a wonderful time with my classmates.

Abstract

Global warming threatens sea turtles

The topic of this paper is the extinction of sea turtles by global warming. It argues that sea turtles should be protected from warming temperature. There are four solutions for this article. The first is that we should stop building new constructions ceaselessly, and the second is that we should reinforce the law. The third solution is that we should breed sea turtles in isolated places temporary. Finally, we should educate all generations about harmful effect of global warming in the first place.

Food

There are many differences between Korean and American food. American food such as pizzas and hamburgers is more greasy and oily than Korean food. The taste is also different. Korean food is spicier and more stimulating than American food. Specially, in Korea, when we have a meal, we prepare at least more than five side dishes on the table. So it takes much time to prepare a meal. However, in America, they usually prepare a main dish and a few side dishes such as salads and soups. It has an advantage that they can save their time as well as physical energy. One kind of food I have missed so much is Kim-chi stew, made by my mom. Even though sometimes, I ate it at home and in Korean restaurants, I cannot taste my mom’s. I think that I have not missed food, but my mom.

Wal-Mart

According to a recent statistic, Wal-Mart is the most successful business in the world. “Wal-Mart is one of the most impressive success stories in the history of business” (Locke, 2004, para.4). Recently, Wal-Mart proclaimed a plan to build a new supercenter in the Carbondale-Murphysboro area. This Wal-Mart’s action seemed to
cause some harmful effects on the local business and world economy. However, this project has more benefits to the societies and the economic system in the world. First of all, this project creates a number of employments for citizens living in the region. Second, Wal-Mart provides high quality goods to customers with a low price. Third, customers can reach Wal-Mart for their needs and wants anytime they want.

First, this project creates a lot of jobs. This is the solution for the high rate of unemployment in the society. By building a new Wal-Mart, many jobs will be generated that we cannot expect. Hoenig (2004) explains that Wal-Mart generated 125,000 jobs in the U.S. and has added thousands of new jobs each month continually. This can give a decided solution for citizens who are concerned about the destruction of the local business and the quality of life for them.

Second, Wal-Mart provides customers a high quality of goods to with a low price. Locke (2004) insists, “We should thank this great company for being so good at giving customers what they want that they make huge profits…” (para.7). The price is cheaper than other companies, and the quality is the than others. We do not find any shortcomings from allowing the business to build a new supercenter in the Carbondale-Murphysboro area.

Third, Wal-Mart provides the convenience of the life for customers’ needs and wants. The special advantages that are different from other companies are that customers can go there anytime they want and can get whatever they want. Customers can save their time and gas to reach a great store easily. One store has everything that customers want and need.

Some people claim that Wal-Mart contributes to the economic system in the world directly as well as the local one. However, this is not true. We can find a decided example in Korea. A few years ago, Wal-Mart landed in Korea with the purpose of dominating the economic system. They tried to make Korean customers’ interest be concentrated on Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, the business totally failed, because of the different culture problem. So the claim that Wal-Mart causes the destruction of the economic system in the world is wrong.

It is very apparent that the business of building a new supercenter in the Carbondale-Murphysboro area provides several benefits for the society. This project creates a number of employments for citizens living in the region. In addition, Wal-Mart provides high quality goods to customers with a low price. Customers can reach Wal-Mart for their needs and wants anytime they want. We should encourage and support this plan positively.

Reference

Hoeing, J. (2006, Feb 10). Welcome Wal-Mart. Capmag.com. Retrieved November 29, 2007, from: http://www.capmag.com/aricle.asp?ID=4561

Locke, E. (2004, Feb 22). Three Cheers for Wal-Mart. Capmag.com. Retrieved November 29, 2007, from: http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=3534

Vacation

I think the best place for taking a vacation is Las Vegas where there are many shopping malls and things to enjoy the entertainment. When I stayed in Canada to study English, I once took a trip to Las Vegas with my friends. At that time, I had a great time with my friends having a look over the city. Each hotel provided fantastic shows for tourists. Especially, the fountain show provided by Bellagio Hotel was the best. I also enjoyed shopping for some clothes and shoes with cheap costs. If I have enough money to go anywhere, I will go to Hawaii to take some rest with my girlfriend. I have dreamed of the day I and my girlfriend will have a wonderful time in Hawaii. Beautiful sceneries and friendly people are perfect for us to take a rest and refresh. I wish that I have enough time and money to take a vacation in Hawaii during the next break

My favorite band

My favorite band is the Beatles. they have been a legend in the music field. I first met them when I was a middle school student. I cannot forget the moment when I listened to the song, " Let it be" through the radio in my room. I like them because their songs have a special rhythm that makes people move. The story in their music is also great enough to love them. When they sing a song, they make a perfect harmony. I enjoy listening to their music when I am depressed or sad They also did not stop trying to make new songs. It was a great lesson for me in the age of puberty. They are my only band I still love.

A fall holiday in Korea

we have a fall holiday, Chu-seok, which is one of the biggest holidays in Korea. During
this holiday, all of the family members get together and make many kinds of traditional foods. Also, we play a traditional game, Yut,which is a kind of role-playing on the board. We make two teams, having for to five on each team, white and black stones and four sticks which are kinds of dice. According to the result of the sticks, the stones move forward. If one of the teams succeed all of their stones pass the finish spot, they are winners. We cook many kinds of traditional food in Chu-seok. My favorite food is Song-pyeon which is a kind of rice cake. Whenever I eat it, it reminds me of my grandmother who made the best Song-pyeon in the world. I love Cho-seok because I can enjoy playing a game and having many kinds of delicious foods with my lovely family.

Wedding

In my country, many people wish to have a fancy and luxurious wedding ceremony in their lives. On the other hand, some want to have a humble one with only their family. I think the thing that makes the wedding is your visitors who celebrate your wedding with a true heart. I hope that on my wedding day, I have a great time with people who I love. I would like to have a wedding ceremony in my church with a blessing by people. I will do a favor to my friends to sing a special nuptial song for only us. We will worship god with the best gratitude as much as I can do in our first day as a couple. I also have a great plan for our honeymoon trip. The place is Hawaii where we have wanted to take a trip for a long time. In this place, we will never have a wonderful time we never forget. I think that Being together is the most important element among everything we can do.

Friend

I think that good friend have many different ways to have relationship with others.
First, they always consider of their others’ feeling than themselves’. For example, If they have some argument with others, they try to understand others’ opinions at least even though they don’t disagree with them. Second, They are always ready to attend to their friends’ situation which is good or not. They are willing to share their feeling with them. It doesn’t matter how bad it is. Third, they don’t hesitate to give them any advice. It’s because they don’t want them have hard time. For example, If their friend begin to use drugs for escaping from reality of their lives. They will give them a warning. If they don’t listen to them, they try to correct them continually. I hope that before you find a good friend for you, you become a good friend for your friends. If all of people in the world try becoming good friends each one, our society is getting better.