My favorite TV show is "The Twilight Zone". It's about a newspaper editor is being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicate—a group of papers (own) by the same people/
He's about to commit suicide he is interrupted by an old man name is Smith. The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his debt but this Smith offers his services free. turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with (shock)headlines. The small paper is successful again. But later this Smith is reporting the news before it happens-- one disaster after,
Actually this Smith is a devil. It is hot realistic but it deals with human nature.
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Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourist sand to treat them. They forget how much tourism can help the country's economy. It is important to think about the people of a country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country, keep the customs and beauty that tourists. Tourism should also the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.
Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country's economy can suffer.
On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first-class roads, and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time the owners of the hotel lose money.
Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.
Remains of ancient civilization are places which were designed and built as a lasting tribute (致敬)to some individuals or events. By visiting these1monuments, you are sure to be amazed by how2the ancient civilization that existed centuries before you was. Some of the facilities which could be dated back hundreds of years ago are still in use today. Besides, you will also3at the mysterious stories behind it. The Great Wall, 4, is probably the best-known monument of China, which consists of a network of wall and towers through which the attack warnings could be received within minutes. 5then had enough time to prepare. Estimates of the total length of the monument6, depending on which sections are included and how they are measured.
Even older than the Great Wall of China is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Over a 20-year period, thousands of workers made the vision become7with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. It's still a (n)8to modern people how ancient men handled9of these giant stones in a time when cars or boats never existed some 4500 years ago. The pyramid served not only as a tomb for King Khufu, but also a place of religious activities. According to ancient Egyptian belief, the pyramid, where the mummy was placed, provided a place for the king to pass into the afterlife. Then his servants performed rituals (仪式)to bring10to the dead king's soul, removing all the unrest and pain from his next life.
Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? A new book called" Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Midwest by immigrant Chinese parents.
In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do.
Many people have criticized Amy Chua. She also admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes disagreed with her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.
Ms. Chua makes fun of her own style of parenting. She says she eased some of the pressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted "I hate my life! I hate you! " But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their children's abilities. "One of the biggest differences I see between Western and Chinese parents is that Chinese parents assume strength rather than fragility. "
Stacy DeBroff, who has written four books on parenting, says, "The stirring of this intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child. "Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chua's parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacy DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.
Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You'll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply (申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00
Excellent pay.
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Accountants Assistant
When you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.
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Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
Myths about happiness everyone should stop believing.
People around the world spend hundreds of billions trying to avoid the tough stuff and feel good about themselves, whether that's through prescription pills, going crazy with dieting and fitness, or that time-tested elixir of life: alcohol.
As a psychotherapist who helps people bump their overall happiness level up a few notches, I've heard pretty much all of the myths out there about happiness. The worst part is that these myths actually make you unhappy (messed up, right?)—so ditching them is, paradoxically, part of finding happiness.
When you achieve whatever goal you're going after, you'll be happy.
Land the promotion, the spouse, the lamb, the goal weight, the can do, whatever it is—you'll finally experience eternal happiness. Hey, it's not your fault for believing this, since you've likely been fed the American dream since the moment you escaped from the womb.
But this logic is flawed. Multimillionaires still get depressed. People with＂perfect" bodies still get dumped. Steady, passive income doesn't protect you from losing someone to cancer, If you can start appreciating where you are, rather than basing your sense of fulfillment on some future accomplishment, you'll be much closer to happiness.
If you think being in a relationship is necessary for happiness, you're going to feel inadequate and probably anxious when you're single. There's no doubt a strong relationship can make your life better in a lot of ways, but it's certainly not a requirement. In fact, many people feel lonelier and more disconnected in a relationship than outside of one.
When you're unhappy, it's natural to blame your relationship status, but try not to-instead of waiting for your "soulmate" to bump into you like your life is a John Cusack movie, see if there are other ways you meet your needs, You know, ways that are in your control.
Being happy means you'll never feel like crap.
No! Not that kind!
The "happily ever after" stuff just isn't real. To be human is to feel, and it's a guarantee that you'll feel disappointment, loss, anger, guilt, sadness, fear, conflict, embarrassment, frustration, and so on and so on. These feelings are universal; happiness is about being able to make space for ALL these shitty emotions, not just the positive ones. They're not a sign of brokenness or pathology. They mean you're not a robot or a psychopath.
So, the next time you find yourself seeking happiness, double-check to make sure you're not looking in all these wrong places.
A. Achievements not only make you independence in the economy, but get respect as well.
B. When you find the right person, you'll be happy
C. Achievements don't protect you from feeling like crap, and they definitely don't make you superhuman.
D. Happiness is worth so much money.
E. It's no coincidence that a lot of these myths are cliches from fairytales, and nowhere is that more evident than humankind's steadfast belief in happy endings.
F. Happiness is a serious moneymaker.
