FE#4

The Moonlight Day

The Moonlight Day is the traditional day in China. It is one of the biggest holidays in China. All the members of family will go to the oldest person’s family to have a dinner and see the beautiful moon. Also, do not forget the moon cake. It is really delicious. In recent years, we eat moon cake and watch the slow about Moonlight Day. That is fantastic. It is completely different from Halloween. In Halloween, people wear some very special clothes and make much fun outside. People have parties and celebrate Halloween. However, Moonlight Day is different from Halloween. In China, we just stay home and watch the moon and say something fun. We are happy but it is not like people on Halloween day. They are crazy. Although, Halloween and Moonlight have many differences, I still like both of them. In China, I like Moonlight Day. In the U.S., I like Halloween

S/R #1

Dugong Will Be Protected or Not

In Harry Bligh’s article “Alarm over gill nets – Recreational anglers fear ban will be overturned” the author argues that about whether gill nets need to put in the dugong protection area or not. First, the author explains that the proposal will take human and animals’ lives. “This proposal has the potential to decimate our marine life, including dugongs, turtles and dolphins and erode biodiversity” (Bligh, 2007). Second, the author states that Queensland government gives the people who work in the dugong protection area pressure to push them to make a decision. The government pushes them to put the gill nets in the dugong protection area that can protect some fisherman. It will hurt many dugongs. It is that people will help dugong but they hurt the dugong if they try to save the dugongs using this way. However, people think it is not right. According to Goodwin, who has worked 15 years in the dugong protection area, according to Goodwin, the proposal was never raised in the meeting of previous consultative body in 2006. Finally, the author says that the proposal only protects humans. The people who work in the dugong protection area think the gill net can only protect the human, not dugong. They said this proposal could make 200-kilo dugong to be homeless. At the end, Goodwin said, “this proposal is a bad resource management” (Bligh, 2007) he said government need make a plan that consider both sides.

In this article, the author thinks we need to protect the dugong in the right way. I agree with that. Dugong, also called sea cow, is near to extinction. We need to protect them as soon as possible. In fact, there are three steps that can help to save dugong’s life. We should build enough dugong protection area and protect the wildlife area, solve the water pollution problem and make a new law to protect the dugong.

First, we should build enough dugong protection areas and protect the wildlife area. We know dugong is very dangerous sea animal. Our protecting them is also protecting us. The dugong is found in 43 countries along the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. (The Humane Society of the United States n, d) Those counties need to build the dugong protection areas. In fact, the dugong is dangerous. Therefore the protection area must be built far from human’s beaches. Also there are many dugongs who live far from every country. People need to do research that helps scientists to protect those dugongs. Protecting them in human’s way is easy and important and gives them a “house” to live in.

Second, we solve the water pollution problem. Every year, people put much garbage into the ocean. That garbage makes the sea water dirty, especially the plastic. The dugong eats it until they are dead. The plastic still is here. So we need to cape with the water pollution. Clean the ocean. Give sea animals back a clean sea. That is what we need to do now. Also, creating the new technology to clean the dirty chemical water is also necessary. These are two ways to solve the water pollution problem. the pollution must be removed as soon as possible.

Third, we should make a new law to protect dugong and other sea animals. Each country needs to make a law to protect dugong. One is do not kill or eat dugong or other animals. Second is that we must study in a class about how impotent it is to protect sea animals. Third, if people want to have a factory or buy a horse near the sea, they must pay a very heavy tax every year. That can help government to protect dugong’s life. It is useful.

In conclusion, dugong and other animals need to be protected as soon as possible. Animals are people’s friends. We need to protect them. We should build a protection area, clean the ocean and make a new law. These are only the few way to protect them. Live with them, love them and protect them. It is our responsibility. If everybody loves them, and then we cannot kill him or her any more. If the technology is ready, we can clean the ocean, and give them back a wonderful life. Therefore, saving sea animals life, it is also saving human’s life.

Reference:

Bligh, Harry (2007, December 30). Alarm over gill nets – Recreational anglers fear ban will be overturned. Retrieved on October 22, 2008 from: www.lexisnexis.com/

Dugong. (n, d)The Humane Society of the United States. Retrieved on October 22, 2008 from: www.hsus.org/

Chicago

Chicago
Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. Last month, I went to Chicago. In fact, I always go to Chicago. Chicago is called the windy city. There are very clear four seasons each year. Every time I go to Chicago. The first destination is Chinatown. Why? Because I really like Chinese food, I can eat very traditional Chinese food in Chinatown. Second, I will go downtown. It is fantastic. Nobody can say we have the same downtown in my country. it is beautiful and large. All the buildings are wonderful. Third, I will go to the place called Windy because there is a ship that is called Windy. I love that place because I can see Lake Michigan. It is the most beautiful lake I have ever seen before. Actually, there are many places that I did not visit, such as some museums, Sears Tower and some mall in Chicago. However, I still feel excited about going to Chicago.

Saving Animals’ Life from Global Warming

Saving Animals’ Life from Global Warming

According to Tim Hirsh’s (2005) article “Animals ‘hit by global warming’” the author states that global warming has already changed animals’ living style. The author says three points of animals changed by global warming. First of all, the author explains that global warming can make many species of animals disappear. Global warming makes ice melting and ground become desert. Those signs make several animals change their destinations, such as migratory birds and some turtles. Second, the author discusses that animals’ moving times are changed by climate change. “Many species have been able to adapt to new conditions simply by moving their ranges further towards the poles.” (Hirsh, 2005). For example, some animals leave the arctic very early because the Arctic sea ice melts too quickly. The author says the climate changes so fast that animals cannot adapt to this changing. Some reports show how dangerous it is that the climate is changing so fast. And some conservation organizations want to control the problem as well as they can. At the end, the author explains that the conservation is necessary. Climate becomes warmer and changes very quickly.

In the author’s opinion, the global warming has already affected animals’ lives. I agree with that. According to the author’s article, the climate is changing already. Animals’ lives are going to change very quickly. Therefore, we need to make some plan that will help animals protect themselves because animals are human’s friends. In fact, there are three ways to help animals live better. We should building a large national park that can give animals a space to live, protecting the animal migration routes, and study the high technology to solve the global warming.

First, building a large national park can give animals a space to live. Tim Hirsch said that the animals’ lifestyle is already changing. In this case, we can just build a large national park in each country or in different areas. Let those animals find a new home that will be safe and comfortable to live in. This is a better way to save some animals’ lives because global warming makes many lands disappear. Lots of animals will be dead if they cannot find where they live before. Therefore, people’s building some national park can help some migratory animals to live. That is a good way to protect the animals.

Second, we should protect the animal migration routes. This plan can be adapted to some animals that move to beaches or nearby the ocean. Protecting migration routes is really important. Some animals cannot adapt to live in a new place anymore. Therefore, we need to protect the migration routes for those animals. We should control these areas’ countries’ pollution and send professional teams to help the local people save the migration routes. In this issue, knowledge is very important. People need to know the animal’s life style, such as when they go and come back. It does not completely help the animals’ migration routes. However, it can give the animals time to adapt to changing climate conditions.

Third, we should study the high technique to solve the global warming. We need to create some new techniques to save the environment, not just animals, because if the earth still gets hotter and hotter, humans will be dead, too. Scientists should study a new high technique to solve the problem at its base. Protecting the animals is just a way to keep them for a few years. When the environment becomes worse and worse, when have no choice to save the animals’ lives, or even ours. Thus, people should cope with the problem at a basic level.

In conclusion, global warming is the hottest topic around the world in recent years. There is “Melting ice, spreading deserts and the impact of warm seas” (Hirsch, 2005). Those situations are very dangerous to us, and to animals. People should discuss that, because human makes all of these problems. People break it, and then they need to fix it. The way which can solve the problem is difficult, is expensive and takes a long time. However, we must solve it now. If we do not do it, we will be dead after all the animals disappear. In my opinion, people need to get a point to solve the problem as soon as possible and to save our and animals’ lives.

Reference
Hirsch, T. (2005, Oct. 5). Animals ‘hit by global warming’. BBC News. Retrieved on October 15th 2008 from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4313726.stm

FE #1 Road Trip

Road Trip
I love traveling. My friends know it. They often call me to have a trip. However, sometimes they do not know why I like road trips. They said road trips are so tiring and so dangerous if you feel sleepy. But I do not think so. A road trip is the best way to have a short trip because you can drive and see the entire places that are beside the highway at the same time. When I prepare for a trip, I will order a hotel on the Internet. And then I just go with my favorite car. My biggest movement was when I drove 23 hours form Carbondale to Los Angeles and never stopped. I feel excited about road trips. I can see the animals, trees and the farmers. Isn’t it interesting? I really love road trips. However, it is not as fast as planes, it is not as comfortable as a boat and not as safe as a train. But it is really like a trip; you have a trip on the way, and also you can have a good trip when you arrive at your destination. If some people ask me what is your favorite way to travel, I just tell them I love road trips.