Zero is Not Only Zero

October 20, 2009 Article Manager 0

Hector Zeroni, who is called ‘Zero’ by his fellow, has a very shy character when facing others who do not like him. However, his cleverness and honesty are clearly portrayed throughout his adventure with Stanley, the protagonist of Holes, when both of them are reliant on each other in a .........

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Working as a Saleslady in the Summer time

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Last summer, I had a job as a salesgirl in a fashion chain store. I was very excited at the beginning because I thought I could dress fashionably every day and buy outfits in a lower price. These, undoubtedly, are every girl’s dreams. Unfortunately, I found that I had to wear uniform on the fi.........

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The pros and cons of studying abroad

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Most students in Hong Kong have great pressure because of the educational policies of Hong Kong. Therefore, some of them think about whether they should study abroad or not. In this essay, I will look at some of advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.One advantage of studying abroad is that.........Read More

Should University Education Be Made Compulsory?

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Competitions exist in every modern city. It is of no doubt that you will have a better working environment if you have a university degree. Those, who are only graduated from high-schools, are more likely to be employed as industrial workers or to be doing some manual jobs. That is how the real worl.........

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Should men/boys cry?

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Some people say girls are made up of water, and that's why they always cry. How about boys? Would boys cry? Or should boys cry

I cannot absolutely say that boys would cry, but I think boys should cry. I think the body structures of boys and girls are quite similar. Boys also have tears. They also ne.........

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No, Never!

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When I was ten, I liked playing with toys very much. One day, I went shopping with my mother. I saw a very beautiful doll in a shop.'Mum, can you buy that doll for me?' I asked.'You’ve already bought many toys. I won’t buy toys for you anymore,' answered mum. I was disappointed. T.........

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No, Never

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'Michael, Melanie. Wake up at once! I need to attend an important meeting half an hour later and I don't want to be late. I’ve already called your aunt to take care of you.' Mum said when she was dashing downstairs and putting on her necklace and earrings. Although her voice was lo.........

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No,Never !

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Nowadays, teenagers always say '' no'' and '' never ''. They always disobey orders or refuse requests because they don't want to be tired, to be hurt or to pay attention.

We always say " no" when we face some challenges . " No, it is too harsh", " No, I can't handle it". The

Furthermore, w.........

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No, Never!

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I say 'No, Never!' to myself every time I think of giving up. I am neither a lucky guy nor a clever guy. Every time I want to do something, it just takes me a lot of time. I think they are the examinations for my endurance and patience. I need to think for a long time and I need to work on i.........Read More

No, Never

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I like playing computer games. I don't like studying very much. I don't always listen to my parents. But ... NO! I never try or do one thing. This is smokingI never like people smoking.I never like smoking. I don't like it not only because of its smelly and stinking smell, but also because there.........Read More

Beat Addictions!

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My addiction was watching TV programmes. I usually spent tow hours or above on it every day. I knew it was a waste of time, but I couldn’t stop myself from switching on the television. I loved it because it gave me fun. I hated it because it was just like the harmful drugs, which I couldn&rsqu.........Read More

Beat Addictions!

October 19, 2009 Article Manager 0
I love to surf the Internet as I can get much entertainment from it. For example, I can watch many funny and amazing videos on YouTube and play online games on ‘Sina Games’. I can also write down my daily experiences, whether happy or not, on Xanga which is used as an internet diary. How.........Read More

An Invisible Teacher

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One day Alexander came in with a peculiar bottle. He poured some of the contents into a glass of water that was on the teacher’s desk and went back to his seat as usual.

Halfway through the lesson, Mr Ip, our History teacher, took a sip of the water. Right in front of everybody’s eyes, he becam.........

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An Excellent Film

October 19, 2009 Article Manager 0
Secondhand Lions, the film directed by Tim McCanlies, is a great film. The main characters are Walter, Hub and Garth, who were acted by Haley Joel Osment, Robert Duvall and Michael Caine respectively.The story is about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his we.........Read More

A Meaningful Movie

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Secondhand Lions is a film about western life. The director is Tim McCanlies. The main characters are Walter (Haley Joel Osment), Uncle Garth (Michael Caine) and Uncle Hub (Robert Duvall). The story happens on the deserted farm of the two old men.Walter, a boy who is dumped off by his mother, is lef.........

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A letter of complaints

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Dear Sir / Madam

Re: Complaints about Super Fit Fitness Centr

I am writing to complain about the unacceptable condition of your fitness centre, in particular the snack bar and aerobics class. I think these facilities are not suitable for the members to use. Firstly, the snack bar is dirty. There are.........

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A Film of Love

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Secondhand Lions is a western family movie set in 1960s. The story takes place in the house of two old men, Hub and Garth, during summer. The movie was directed by Tim McCanlies. The cast are Haley Joel Osment, who played the role of Walter, and Michael Caine and Robert Duvall who acted the two grea.........Read More

Secondhand Lions

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Walter (Haley Joel Osment), a poor boy is sent to his great uncles, Garth (Robert Durall) and Hub (Michael Caine), because his mother, Mae (Kyra Sedwick), wants him to find the rumored fortune which belongs to his two uncles. However, Walter is not willing to do so. Uncles Hub and Garth live in the .........Read More

Movie Review

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“Secondhand Lions” is an adventure film. It is directed by Tim McCanlies. The film is set in a Texan farm in 1960s. Haley Joel Osment acts the role of Walter, who is sent to live with his uncles, Hub and Garth, who are acted by Robert Duvall and Michael Caine respectively.Walter’s uncles were r.........

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A Film Review of Secondhand Lions

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The new western film is about two old cowboys and a boy living together in a big farm in 1960s. The young actor who acted the role of Walter is Haley Joel Osment. Michael Caine and Robert Duvall played Hub and Garth, who are Walter’s great uncles. The director of Secondhand Lions is Tim McCanlOn.........Read More

A character sketch of Miss Katherine

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Miss Katherine is a beautiful and pitiful woman, who only falls in love once, but bad things happen to her.She is a charming woman. In the book ‘Holes’, Miss Katherine is a teacher. She not only teaches the children, but also the adults. Many of her students are adult men. However, they .........

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A character sketch of Zero

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Other than the main character, Stanley, Hector Zeroni is also a boy with a great character in the book ‘Holes’. He is the smallest kid at Camp Green Lake. He is poor, but caring and honest. He then becomes the best friend of Stanley in the Camp Green Lake.Zero is very poor because he is an orphan. Hi.........

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The Animals’ Dreams

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A human has dreamsAn animal has dreams too.

A cow has a dream.It wishes to have a labor holiday.He is so tired.

A turtle has a dream.It wishes to have some rollers on its feet.He is so slow.

A pig has a dream.It wishes to join a slimming programme.He is so fat.

A cock has a dream.It wishes to take some.........

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The Animal House

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I have a monkey, a funny naughty monkey.He is careless and always loses his key.He jumps everywhere and he is very messyBut he works so hard. I call him daddy.

I also have a clever bird.She treats us gently and works as fast as a jet.She usually makes delicious cakes. It’s yummyShe works with lots .........

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The Animal Family

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My family is an animal farm.I am the one who is in charge.

I have a gorilla, a fat and talkative gorilla.He eats a lot on the sofa and talks a lot on the sofa.He is always boasting about how wonderful he’s when he was young.He talks to me only to ask me one question‘Have you done your homeworkI call him ‘.........

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Shoplifting

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Dear SimonHey, buddy! How are you doing

I 've heard that you've picked up the habit of shoplifting. I am really worried about you. I am writing to you as your friend , not a bla, bla, bla!.I hope you would listen to me.

Stealing things is really a terrible habit. You may think you are only stealing s.........

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Poem – My Lovely Pets

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Poem – My Lovel

I have a dog.He has many black dots.He is a lovely dobecause he likes eating hotdogs.

I have a turtle.He is a reptile.He is a lovely turtlbecause he likes playing with his tail.

I have a cat.She always sleeps on a mat.She is a lovely cabecause she likes wearing a hat.

I also have a spider..........

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A Mystery Location

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Let us play a game first. You have to guess a mystery location in my mind. This is a location near our school, inside the Oi Man Centre. Do you know where it is

I can see a small table for us to eat. It is only big enough for three to four people to use at lunchtime. I can see many people going in a.........

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Poem – My Lovely Pets

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I have a dog.He has many black dots.He is a lovely dobecause he likes eating hotdogs.

I have a turtle.He is a reptile.He is a lovely turtlbecause he loves playing with his tail.

I have a cat.She always sleeps on a mat.She is a lovely cabecause she likes wearing a hat.

I also have a spider.She is a clever joker..........

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An Animal Poem: My Animal Family

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I have an oxA hardworking, funny and strong ox.I only get to see him once a weekSo when he comes back I always give him a kiss on the cheek.He is always so kind, and never does he get mad.He is the one I call Dad.

My house is ruled by a tigressI call her my mother.She takes care of everything in t.........

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