Quick Write: Book Title

Peter Van Houten wants to convey his views and messages about the evil disease of cancer. He passed on the story of Anna with blood cancer to tell the pain of people with critical illness. When everything went as usual, Anna was about to start this crazy new treatment regimen include wheatgrass, low doses of arsenic, then the story suddenly stopped. He didn’t continue the story, most readers thought that maybe Anna died suddenly so the story couldn’t go on and it made people feel extremely depressed. True to the title of the story, everything ended so suddenly that it brought loss and pity to the protagonist. Unfinished story makes people extremely confused and curious, it is also constant pain in the hearts of every reader. As far as I know, the title of the book means that sin is not intrinsic to itself. But the striking fact is that all the young characters in the story have cancer and that is why they lost faith in the future. Everything doesn’t seem like a pain or tragedy, but it is the beginning of love that makes the story seem to bring pain to each character. Whether that person has finished or has not finished the story, we all feel a sadness at the end. So why is there such a sad story? If Hazel and Gus didn’t start their relationship in the first place, it would be. From there, we see that even though they already know their current situation, they still begin to end and end as an indescribable sadness.

Word count: 271.

Things That Bring Happiness in Life

Have you ever thought about what makes you happy in life? In life, there will be times when happiness and sorrow are inevitable. Also, when we are sad, we will find things that make us happy to help our moods feel better. If they can know what brings us joy, we can enjoy the time we do it, it helps reduce sadness and helps us live a life of joy and no regrets. For me, I have found the three most important things that doing so leave me with both joy and memory like family, travel and study.

Fig.1. Pictures of family “Meaning of Family” from lovetoknow, https://family.lovetoknow.com/about-family-values/meaning-family, Accessed 15 Mar 2020.

First of all, in my opinion this is the greatest joy that I always respect is the family. Most young people today often do not find joy with family because they are always pursuing personal interests or they feel that family members always force them to do things that they do not like, so they don’t feel happy about that. But with me every time being with my family makes me smile, unforgettable memories and I feel always loved and shared by family members. Have you ever had a good night with your family? My family would sit down to dinner every night, share the work of the day and watch funny comedies when we were together. Apart from the joys of my family, traveling is one of my hobbies and interests.

Fig.2. Travel the world “ Travel and Tour Tips for Business and Leisure Visitors to China “ from graetnewsnetwork, 1 February 2020, https://graetnewsnetwork.com/travel-and-tour-tips-for-business-and-leisure-visitors-to-china/, Accessed 15 Mar 2020.

Does anyone have the same interests as me? Secondly, traveling is one of my special interests, as well as my passion. Every time I travel, I can put aside the unfinished work, hard, hard after the tired studying days. Discovering new places, admiring beautiful and wonderful landscapes is one of my favourite things. Also, going to a new place to explore culture, get to know people and food is also my favourite thing when traveling. It helps me not only expand my knowledge and relationships, but also make me enjoy my personal space when there is no pressure to study. Aside from the joys of family and travel, my ultimate joy is that some people will find it very strange to learn.

Fig.3. Study group “Tips for a Successful Study Group” from counterpointtestprep, 20 Jul 2018, https://counterpointtestprep.com/tips-for-a-successful-study-group/, Accessed 15 Mar 2020.

In the end, learning was a strange pleasure for me, because when studying, every student thought of stressful, boring classes. However, when I went to school, I made new friends, added new and useful knowledge. When I go to school, I feel that the time I spend is meaningful, the lessons are difficult but help us to understand many things and the time to talk with friends is one of the main joys for me. The times when you find a new knowledge, or solve a difficult exercise, are also one of the interesting things in learning.

In short, you should find out what makes you feel happy because it will help you feel happy in life and you can stay, at a good time with the people who bring you happiness. I have found things that make me happy, and what did you find that makes you happy?

Word out: 665.

Change the World by the Way You Live

Have you ever thought that you could change the world? The world is such a huge thing that we can hardly measure and everyone’s world will have different definitions. We are only a small part of this world, can a small person change a big world?

Fig.1. World and people « The World is NOT Going to Hell in a Handbasket! » from thehumanevolutionblog, 8 Dec 2014, https://thehumanevolutionblog.com/2014/12/08/the-world-is-not-going-to-hell-in-a-handbasket/, Accessed 8 Mar 2020.

Yes, changing the world is a very difficult and seemingly impossible task. But you’ve forgotten the fact that we are also part of this world. Every thing we do every day and the way we live greatly affect the outside world. So before we want to change a big thing, we should change the small and simple things in everyday life. It is the simplest and most basic step when you want to change something, big or small.

Fig.2. Change the world « You Don’t Need to Do Big Things to Change the World » from tinybuddha, https://tinybuddha.com/blog/you-dont-need-to-do-big-things-to-change-the-world/, Accessed 8 Mar 2020.

If you want to change the world, first change your way of life for the better. You always think life is boring, or this world is nothing special. Not because of life or this world, but because you don’t find importance in your own life or world. Emotions can make you better but it will also make you worse. So why not choose a healthy and energetic lifestyle because it will help you feel that the world has many interesting things waiting for you to discover. 95

Fig.3. Change the world « Small hand change the world » from typepad, https://faraharia.typepad.com/.a/6a010536bb0c02970c01157024b244970b-popup, Accessed 8 Mar 2020.

Like a story I was told, there was a girl who suffered from an incurable disease and her life span was very short. When she discovered the disease and knew this situation, her world seemed to collapse. She didn’t want to do anything and give up all dreams and hopes in life, everyday just lying in bed and thinking about the bad things in her life. And one day, someone changed the way she thought, she gave up on negative thoughts and started a new life. She regained her unfulfilled dream and tried her best to make her dream come true. After conquering her own dreams, she participated in volunteer activities, conveying courage to the sick children and helping them overcome their fears about the disease.

In short, we can change the world by working hard in our own lives.

Word out: 390.

My Poems

Thy Ca

Instructor: Tara Renaud

Composition 10, Sec 12

5 Mar 2020.

“Peace Between the Mess”

I know what I’m hopeful

But the thing is so painful

The problem had been solved

The atmosphere is quite peaceful.

“Memory”

I look at you like a star in the sky

You look at me like the bright of the heaven

I remember what we used to

The brightest thing is your smile .

What do you think about time travel to the past?

If you have super powers, do you want to return to the past? Time travel is thought to be ridiculous and almost impossible. However, many movies, or stories are thought to go back in time to the past. This is considered an extremely interesting topic, and has been a concern for a long time. Scientists have studied and made many assumptions about the past. Doraemon is one of the famous films about the time travel of a group of young people, and it has left a deep impression in children’s memories.

Fig.1. Return time « Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016′ is cute and adventurous », from Marcusgohmarcusgoh, 12 Jun 2016, http://marcusgohmarcusgoh.com/movies/movie-review-doraemon-nobita-birth-japan-2016, Accessed 29 February 2020.

When Doraemon’s first episodes of the past return to the time machine, it has caused a fever among young people not only in Japan but also in many countries around the world. Since then, many questions have been raised about whether time machines are real and whether humans are capable of time travel.

Fig.2. The time machine « Journey into the future with Vakıf Emeklilik », from MediaCat, 21 Aug 2017, https://mediacat.com/vakif-emeklilik-ile-gelecege-yolculuk/, Accessed 29 February 2020.

So if you went back to the past, where would you go and what would you do? I am also one of the people watching the movies go back to the past, so going back to the past has been one of my dreams for a long time. If I could go back to the past, I want to go back to Thailand’s Ayutthaya period, one of Thailand’s most powerful historical periods.

Fig.3. Ayutthaya Thailand  » From Bangkok to Ayutthaya: 4 Best Ways to Get There « , from Planetware, 5 Jul 2019, https://www.planetware.com/thailand/from-bangkok-to-ayutthaya-best-ways-to-get-there-tha-1-33.htm, Accessed 29 February 2020.

When World War broke out, almost all Asian countries were occupied by Western countries, only Thailand maintained its independence by special policies. After that, I gradually learned more about Thai history and watched old Thai films. It inspired me and loved the history of Thailand and especially the Ayutthaya period. During this period, it was said to be a period of prosperity and development in Thai history, moreover, the Thai royal family only used a separate language to use. When you watch movies or documentaries in this historical period, you see how much the Thai people respect the king. All items raised to the king such as food, jewelry and clothing were meticulously and elaborately made. If I had a chance to return to Ayutthaya, I would learn and witness a prosperous period, and the majestic scenery of Thailand at that time. In addition, I will learn court etiquette, one of the things I most want to do when I return to the past.

What about you, are you a history lover like me. If you go back to the past, where would you go and what would you do?

Workout: 430.

How Do You Think About Poems?

Literature is one of the important subjects ,and takes a lot of time in courses in every country in the world. In addition, literature has many genres such as poetry, short stories and novels.One of the most interesting things in literature is poetry. In particular, in modern poetry, there is a rhythmic combination of melody and language, so when you read poetry, you think you are listening to a song.If short stories, or novels are made into movies, poetry is often made into music.86

Fig.1. The image of poem « Meaning of Life, Poem for God », WishAFriend.com, https://www.wishafriend.com/poems/id/7539/, Accessed 22 February 2020.

How did you feel when you first read the poem? In my opinion, each country has many types of poetry, and different, but all have pleasant and melodious melodies. Moreover, most of the famous poems, and adapted into music, contain an unforgettable story and meaningful messages.45

Fig.2. Picture of the lyrics « Poem and Song », Hymnary.org, 1930, https://hymnary.org/hymn/SPH1930/202, Accessed 22 February 2020.

I will tell you about the first time I read poetry, it was an unforgettable impression. I am a person who doesn’t like literature, because I get bored every time I study literature. However, the first time I learned about poetry, its meaning and genre, it made me interested in literature.Each poem contains its own writing rules and often at the end of the verse will have the same melody, so it makes an impression compared to stories and novels. Not only that, the verses contain, metaphor, compare, personalization, and onomatopoeia, it makes verses rich in meaning. At first when reading a verse you may have a difficult feeling, and want to learn it. After you read and analyze the words and rhymes, you will see an interesting mystery in the poem, and you probably will not forget the poem.

Fig.3. Poetry analysis « Simile and Metaphor Poetry Set », Teacherspayteachers, https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simile-and-Metaphor-Poetry-Set-Students-write-Poems-2215247, Accessed 22 February 2020.

Those are my own impressions of poetry, an interesting and interesting topic to learn. How about you, do you like to read poetry like me?

Workout: 300.

Unique to Vietnam Culture

Culture is the way of life of different groups of people in different places. Culture in each place is expressed through the way of life, way of speaking, literature, art and habits of each region. Vietnam is known as a country with diverse and rich culture, because there are 54 different ethnic groups. Each of them has their own way of life, perspective, voice and customs. If you are a culture lover and want to explore different cultures, then coming to Vietnam will be an interesting suggestion that you should pay attention.

Fig.1. Culture from many ethnic groups and countries from  Cobham « culture club » Cobham Intermediate Achieving for Life, 18 November 2019, https://www.cobham.school.nz/cultural-club-tuesday-m-tea-meeting-r6/ ,Accessed 16 February 2020.

If you want to learn about a country’ s culture, you should explore various aspects such as festivals, religion, food, clothing, languages, and architecture. Especially with that rich culture, you will have many new perspectives on the cultural specialties here. In addition, Vietnam culture excels in three regions such as North, Central and South, but the North is considered the cradle of culture.

Fig.2. Cultural diversity from many regions of Vietnam from Lê Tuấn Phú  » cultural diversity » Bac Giang Portal, 23 January 2020, https://snv.bacgiang.gov.vn/web/guest/chi-tiet-chinh-sach-giam-ngheo/-/asset_publisher/WkqgdP6YUqpv/content/-e-en-nam-2030-du-lich-thuc-su-la-nganh-kinh-te-mui-nhon?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fsnv.bacgiang.gov.vn%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fchi-tiet-chinh-sach-giam-ngheo%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2FWkqgdP6YUqpv%2Fcontent%2Fcan-thiet-xay-dung-va-ban-hanh-luat-au-tu-sua-oi-, Accessed 16 February 2020.

Linguistic: ethnographers have divided the ethnic groups in Vietnam into 8 groups of their languages ​​such as Viet-Muong group, Tay-Thai group, Dao-Hmong group, Tibetan-Burmese group, Han group, group Mon-Khmer, Malay-Singaporean group, and South Asian Mixed group, but Vietnamese is still our country’s main language.

Customs: buffalo eating is one of the ancient customs of the ancients. In addition, filial piety with grandparents and parents is also one of the customs that their descendants always appreciate and promote.

Cuisine is a great harmony for the people of Vietnam. Because of the special topography, the produce and spices for my hometown dish are extremely rich. Each region has its own taste and specialties, such as the North with Pho and Bun Dau, the Central with Bun Bo and Banh Xeo, the South with Bun Mam and Hu Tieu. More specifically, Pho is considered a national dish of my country, although it comes from simple ingredients that are easy to find but I believe that once you try it, it will leave in your memory. unforgettable taste.

Fig.3. National food from « Guide to Eating Pho in Vietnam » Fantasea, 24 August 2018, https://fantasea.vn/en/guide-to-eating-pho-in-vietnam/, Accessed 16 February 2020.

Costumes and festivals: Vietnam is famous for Ao Dai and says it is the national costume of my country. Vietnamese festivals are many because of their ethnic diversity, so my country is considered the country with the most festivals. However, the New Year and the Hung Temple Festival are two festivals brought to historic sites and strongly responded across the country.

In short, for all traditions, cultures, beliefs of my country, all people are trusted and respected. That is the reason all cultures we store and spread widely so that these customs grow more and more and are not lost.

Workout: 475.

Work Cite:

« Van Hoa Viet Nam. » Wikipedia. https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C4%83n_h%C3%B3a_Vi%E1%BB%87t_Nam. Accessed 16 February 2020.

Sugar Falls

Have you ever read a story that you can not forget?

Recently, I have read a book about the story of survivor at residential school, which showed me the unreasonable beliefs of people, and then it had very serious consequences.

Fig.1. The trust and beliefs of people from: Solis, Steven « Trust & Believe » Rapzilla, April 14, 2017, https://rapzilla.com/2017-04-proud-refuge-trust-believe/, Accessed date 9 Feb, 2020.

This is a summarize of this story. When Kokum ( protagonist ) was young, her mother told her go out and did not live with her. She went to the forest, and when she was lying in the canoe. New father realized her and she had a new family. One day, she needed to go to the residential school and she must work on the field (hard-working). Many students of this school tried to escape but they could not do it. She missed her family so much, so she affected to do all things well to go out the residential school. She is a survivor in residential school. 149

Fig.2. Image of Sugar Falls: A Residential Schools Story from: HighWater « Sugar Falls » Goodreads, January 22nd 2012, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13432146-sugar-falls, Accessed date 9 Feb, 2020.

In the story  » Sugar Falls: A Residential Schools Story « , David Alexander Robertson presents the idea that fictional elements make us to feel excited and impressed with the story, and that is reason why readers are interested with this book.

This book has many characters:

  • Kokum (Betsy) : is main character and she is grandmother of April who is survivor in residential school.
  • April: is a student in high school who is Daniel’ friend who introduced Daniel with her grandmother (Kokum).
  • Daniel: is a boy in high school who had a project about the residential school.

Point of view(omniscient): This story was told by Kokum who was studied at residential school and she is a survivor in this school, but it has many conversation of all character in this story.

Fig.3. Point of view of sugar falls story from: HighWater Press  » Sugar Falls cover » WordPress, 2011, https://scotthendersonart.wordpress.com/gallery/sugar-falls/, Accessed date 9 Feb, 2020.

Foreshadowing in the begin of story, when Betsy and her father went to the Sugar Falls, and her father stayed  » Yes, a vision of darkness that comes in your future ».

Flashback in the story: when Betsy started to tell her story for Daniel and April about the her poor childhood. She started with the sentence « I was very young, about the age of five », then while she was telling about her story, she stayed « Looking back, I do not know what hurt more ».

Word out: 330.

The Conflict in Life

Have you ever thought about the conflict in your life? It could be a conflict between you and someone or yours with yourself.

Fig.1. « The conflict of person and person », nclutheran.org, 2018-03, https://nclutheran.org/2018-03-reflections-conflict/, accessed date 6 Feb 2020.

Recently, we learned about a short story that is « The sea devil » in the « Inside story ». The story said about a conflict of a man with a sea devil and a man with himself. After all happened the main character changed at the end of the story.

Fig.2. « The sea devil », sl.wikipedia.org, 20 nov 2009, https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skati#/media/Slika:Atlantic_mobula_lisbon.jpg, accessed date 6 Feb 2020.

After reading the story, I realized that in daily life. There are also many conflicts, then it makes us change something that can be behaviours or attitudes with different issues.

Fig.3. « The change of attitude and behaviour », trainerbubble.com, https://www.trainerbubble.com/downloads/interpersonal-skills/, accessed date 6 Feb 2020.

I also had a conflict with my friends about 3 years ago. Me and that person are very close, and she is my best friend. Once when she and I disagreed about a small problem in learning and life, we argued very seriously. After that, she and I thought we could not return to our original friendship anymore. However, when we thought back on those reasons and about our friendship. Me and her gradually changed our views and our relationship has returned to normal. Since then I have found that after every conflict we become more mature in our way of thinking and acting. Moreover it can help you and your friendship become more connected, understand each other and respect each other more.

Fig.4. « Friendship », fcaweb.org, 1/5/2017, http://www.fcaweb.org/news/tfcchildcare/, accessed date 6 Feb 2020.

In conclusion, each conflict has its own reasons, but if you can know its cause, you can resolve it easily, and after a fight, the feelings will become more emotional better.

Word count: 254.

Why is the family so special to each person?

Have you ever thought about what family mean to yourself? The word  » family  » is difficult to explain because each person is the mean of family that is difference. In my point of this view, family is a group of people who always understand, sympathize and support you without the condition. The family does not just mean people who have the same blood relatives or they live in the same house. Moreover, you will get an advice and help whenever you get stuck or need help.

I feel that I am a lucky person to have a  » real family « . I have not only a small family but also a whole family. I was taught to love, share, need to sympathize and help if the family members get in trouble. Whenever I have a problem, all members of my family will give an advice and try to help me to the best of their ability. In addition, each family sometime has own problems and a few unnecessary arguments. However, it is not too difficult to solve if it is a real family, and they will forgive, ignore all these mistakes, and this is a reason why everyone in the family to love and engage more and more with together. In addition to the small debate, the funny stories should be mentioned. When the family eat together and talk about some things in a day, it also makes the warm atmosphere and the feelings is better. This is my share of views about family, how about you what family mean to yourself ?






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