ISSUE: about a report that the government may allow the establishment of casinos in Peng-hu.

Today I read a report that the government may allow the establishment of casinos in Peng-hu.

In past, rejecting the argument that casinos are good for the economy, the DPP government tuned down the businessmen’s proposal. It seems unlikely that there will be in opening for them in the foreseeable future. But the policy will be changed by KMT government.

I oppose the casinos because I think the benefit of casinos will be controlled by few people. Maybe the casinos can hire some local people, but these jobs are not stable. Because Taiwan’s economy has shrunk, I doubt whether Taiwan’s casinos can attract many gamblers or not. Macau has more luxury casinos; it is still a strong competitor to Taiwan’s counterparties. Therefore, I am a pessimist about the real benefit for society from this policy.

My families are important to me

Today I went back home.

My families are important to me. Although I live in school now, I go back to see my parents at weekends. I miss them a lot. I need their support and comfort whenever I feel depressed and I also need them to share my pleasure or success with me.

Of course, my family is my economic resources. My mother gives some money to me every week. It is my only income. I can not live alone without this resource.

Coffee

Today I drank two cups of coffee, so I cannot sleep well.

If I didn’t drink so much coffee, I wouldn’t be so nervous. But recently, I have too many activities; therefore, I sleep very late. I hope coffee can prevent me from sleeping during the class. I am wrong. Maybe the tea is a better option. However, coffee’s smell is my favorite.

Talk with a friend on MSN

Today I talk with a friend on MSN. She told me that she is studying the education classes in her university. She wants to be a teacher in primary school to teach children.

I told her that many schools’ senior faculty is many years away from retirement; it seems unlikely that there will be in opening for her in the foreseeable future. She is depressed.

ISSUE: Abuout The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA)

The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) is offering travel deals for backpackers want to embark on around-the-island railway tours during the winter break. The administration began offering similar packages for backpackers in July, when a three-day railway pass and one night at a youth hostel were available for very low price. I think it is good.

Travel is helpful for everybody, especially young people. They can watch a lot of amazing things during their tour. I like to travel to other cities, but the time and fare for traffic is very high for me. I cannot drive cars; therefore, the railway is a good tool for me to travel to far cities. But it is trouble for me to arrange my tour to match the current train timetable. The TRA’s new program is helpful for me. I think I can use it to plan my tour during the winter break.

ISSUCE: The Importance of Work

Most people need work in order to feel that their lives are meaningful and that they are contributing to society. In fact, work constitutes an important part of the self-worth and dignity of most people.

On the other hand, people who suddenly lose their job feel frustrated, empty, and worthless. This is because they have lost not only their source of income, but also the thing that provided them with a daily routine, co-workers and familiar work place.

Work can help people to take social and family responsibilities. So, even if people do not like their work, it is still important to them.

Cheating

Cheating in examinations is too common in Taiwan. Because the students want to pass the examination or get higher scores. And they didn't want to be flunk in their examinations. So, in my opionion, cheating is a common things to see. But it is not a good behavior! We should be honest on the examination. Knowledge is a power, and cheating is fool act. We shouldn't cheat in examinations.

Assignment:Plagiarism

"Plagiarism"means a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work. It is taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own.

1. What is the penalty for plagiarism at Stanford University?

Most cases of plagiarism are detected by a faculty member or TA because the “voice” of the paper does not sound like the “voice” of the student or the paper does not address the questions asked on the assignment. The standard penalty for a first-time violation of the Honor Code is a one-quarter suspension and 40 hours of community. If the student is in his or her final quarter of enrollment the standard practice is to convert the one-quarter suspension into a two-quarter delay in the conferral of the degree.

2. What are the six possible punishments you can get at the University of Washington for plagiarism? )

The six possible punishments are as the following:
(1) Disciplinary Warning: It used verbal or written notification that the student has not met the University's standards of conduct, and that a repeated offense will result in more serious disciplinary action.
(2) Reprimand: It was a written statement censuring a student for violating University regulations, and stating that another offense will result in more serious action.
(3) Restitution: It was a requirement that the student compensate the University or other persons for damages, injuries, or losses. Failure to comply results in canceled registration and a hold on future registration.
(4) Disciplinary Probation: It was an action that places conditions on the student's continued attendance at the University, including the statement that further violation of University policies will likely result in dismissal. The Committee fixes the term and conditions of academic probation.
(5) Suspension:It was a written statement notifying a student that his or her enrollment has been suspended for a specific period of time for violating University policy. The statement includes the terms and length of the suspension, as well as the conditions for re-admittance.
(6) Dismissal: a written statement notifying a student that his or her attendance at the University has been terminated for violating University policy.

3. Google the words "Fired for plagiarism". List three examples of people who have lost their jobs for plagiarism.

On Jan. 31, The Daily Toreador's editorial board was made aware by a Texas Tech faculty member of an instance of plagiarism.Columnist Ty McDonald took direct statements, ideas and content from "Plagiarism and intellectual loot," a post on Christiaan Briggs' Weblog located at http://last-straw.net for two of his articles: "A new way to think about thoughts" and "Plagiarism is not a sin."

Because of his actions, McDonald has been removed from his position with The DT. The policy of the editorial board for a plagiarism offense is immediate termination, a printed statement informing readers of the incident and a report of the violation being sent to Student Judicial Services.

--A CBS News producer was fired and the network apologized after a Katie Couric video essay on libraries was found to be plagiarized from The Wall Street Journal.
--A former journalism professor is getting fired for plagiarism.
-- A former professor of psychology and education at Columbia University’s Teachers College who was fired following allegations of plagiarism.

4. Read the following examples of plagiarism and the action that was taken because of it at one American university. Do you agree with the punishment in these cases? If yes, why. If not, explain why.

Plagiarism is a serious offense in any forum and is also a very serious problem within our society. I think we should punish the person who was plagiarize. If she or he are a student, we can gave him or her a disciplinary Warning. To do 40 hours of community service is ok. It can gave him or her a chance to improve a mistake. But if he or she still make a plagiarism, we can't tolerate their mistakes.

The activity of relaxing my moods

• This Saturday(11/1), I participated in the labor workshop activity which study the auxiliary center manages, we attend class in the rhythm classroom.This activity helped to relax our pressure , the guidance teacher led us to relax our moods, and exploration inner world.
• In the activity, I have known several new friends, and exchanges, the share mutually.Because of guidance teacher's leadership, lets me relax the mood, express makes a vow intense with the pressure, I thought this activity helps very in a big way to me.I was very happy can participate in this activity.