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Everybody expects that there must be planets somewhere since space is so wide. I think so too. We are having trouble finding ones, but some are known as earth-like planets. One of them is a planet called "Gliese-12b" which is 40 light-year away from the earth. The size almost the same as Venus's and is a little smaller than the earth's. The planet goes round the Gliese-12 in 12.8 days. It means one year has only 12.8 days for Gliese-12b. The radiation intensity is as 1.6 times as one of the earth received by the sun. However, the surface temperature is expected to be about 42 degrees and is classified into low temperature in the planets that have ever been discovered. The earth's surface temperature is 15 degrees, so it is a bit hotter. On top of that, it is said that the planet has air, too. On the other hand, Venus's is 460 degrees due to thick CO2 and is so hot planet. That's why it is hard for people to move to and live in. If people can move to "Gliese-12b" and live there in the future, the day might come when we can see the earth from the planet as if it is science fiction movies.
28 luglio 2024
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Some people prefer to own their home, while others like to rent a house. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Some people aspire to own their house, whereas others choose to rent where they live. Since decision on buying a house involves one's life plan greatly, both views hold true from their own standpoints. Personaly, I resonate with the former opinion because ownership of a house represents a success and makes a good investment. People striving for owning a house believe it is a requirement for a happy family. Not only is it a status symbol for the family, but also it provides a sense of security. In addition, apart from being free from rental payment, owning a house is benefitial for financial purposes, for example, potential capital gains and lower tax rates. Therefore, buying a house suits well a typical advancement of life stages, including marriage, children and retirement. On the other hand, people who do not value the traditional significance of being a homeowner think houses are risky investment. First, the value of a house can be decimated by change of surrounding lands use, damages from disasters and innovation in construction industry. Second, it will make people vulnerable to changes, such as unemployment. With a considerable mortgage, people have no choice but continue working for a stable income. Similarly, it will restrict the freedom of where to live. People who prefer a nomadic lifestyle may dislike it. In the light of the points mentioned above, I think having a house is more desirable. It is a traditional practice to own a house and start a family, leading to a sense of accomplishment. Although it comes with not a little uncertainty, several options are available to hedge the risk, such as insurance and asset management.
28 luglio 2024
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Which one of the below is a MIXED CONDITIONAL?
If I hadn't eaten all the cake, I wouldn't be full
If I didn't eat all the cake, I wouldn't be full
Had I not eaten the cake, full is what I am
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27 luglio 2024
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Some argue that obesity in today's society is to some extent due to the availability of fast food and that governments should place a tax on fast food to reduce fast food consumption. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Obesity is one of the major current issues widely discussed on how to mitigate the situation. One proposed solution is to impose tax on fast food because the easy access to fast food is considered accelerating the unhealthy diet. Although it might reduce the amount of fast food consumed, I disagree with this measure because of unfairness, limited effect and unproportioned cost to benefits. First of all, fast food tax is againt the fair principle of taxation. It cannot be justified that only fast food is taxed while other cooked food not. In addition, it is nearly impossible to define fast food clearly for tax purpose, which can incite lobbying and bribing by related companies who try to set advantageous rules to them. Second of all, people choose fast food for various reasons, not only for the low price. Sandwich stands serve meals quickly for busy business people in the morning rush. Pizza is everyone's go-to food for a gathering at home. Burger shops are a cozy place to hung out for teenagers after school. Increase in the price may not decrease their fast food consumption that much. Finally, countless work will spring up when fast food tax is put into practice. Cashiers need to distinguish fast food from the others. Accountants need to handle invoices with different tax rates. These additional work has already seen in Japan since the introduction of the consumption tax and the reduced tax rate, which is applied to daily necessities, including take-away food. In conclusion, I'd oppose the fast food tax as a means for fighting obesity.
26 luglio 2024
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