Written by Mahkam Mostghim
The killing of wild animals has always been an issue .It has been considered a necessity of our life. Today, hunting is a controversial issue because it is currently regarded as a recreational activity, a lot of communities are concerned about safety issues and society’s attitude toward animals has changed.
Due to the naumber of some of species are indanger and in the edge of exincion Animal community is more active than before.
In fact as I consider in China ,Panda is one of those rare species which have been under protection and even more than that, there are few breeding centers in West part of China to take care of this endanger speices.
Nowadays there are a lot of arguments against hunting and it is considered unsafe, ineffective and unnecessary.
If we look back to the caveman era, we notice the human being has always hunted wild animals and considered them as a source of food.
Because of population growth during the few past centuries, killing animals has become a big problem.
Cities expand, trees are slashed and forests destroyed, ravaging their habitats.On the other hand cities grow and population increase,more resources are needed to feed human and more space are needed to be cultivated and turned to human habitate.
Global warming is another problem which we are facing and has a great impact on the ecosystem and obviously on wild life.
Then these questions come up: have we ever thought where they should live, and how they find their food?
If we think about it deeper, we can see ourselves somewhere in this chain which might suffer at the end.
In fact the Animal Rights organization has been working hard since last century to defend and protect wild life.
A lot of people argue that hunters shouldn’t kill wild animals, but the fact is that killing a deer is not worse than killing chickens for food.
However a lot of hunters try to defend themselves and claim that killing a number of deer for instance can profit for ecosystem.
Some people who are against hunting take the argument much further and say that animal rights organizations don’t do the job effectively or even noticeably, since today we see so many groups of animals in danger or their race extinct. The African elephants or Asian tigers are good examples.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Non-Native English Speakers Should Teach English
By Mahkam Mostaghim
English is the language of the world and English teachers are in great demand. Parents want English teachers for their sons and daughters. Businesses want to break down language barriers between departments in different countries and between them and their clients.
In fact from 400 year go the importance of English langage appeared but not widespread,after the huge number of migrantsto USA and increasing number of colonies in South East Asia ,which we call them common wealth countries nowadys , Newsealand and Australia by mostly Britons,slightly English anugae become oe of the best and the top ones.But turning to international language and priority of useing it apprehend from mid 20 century.
English is now no longer spoken only by native speakers in countries like the USA and Great Britain. It is widespread among non-native speakers from a wide range of countries. Every country brings its own culture to a language, which means that the world is faced with the emergence of many different kinds of international English. This has caused a number of linguists to question the exclusive use of native-speaker pronunciation models in teaching English. They consider all different kinds of pronunciation models to be equally valid. As teachers, we need to identify which features of the English language are crucial for mutual understanding when one non-native speaker of English talks to another. One example would be pronunciation.
The place of natives and non-natives in teaching English has probably been an issue since English first started being taught internationally.
In the end, however, there are many qualified and educated English teachers in the world, both native and non-native. They have all contributed to our understanding of teaching the language by having their own unique perspective. For instance, the problems facing English learners can be more tangible for non-native teachers, because they used to make the same mistakes when they were learning the English language. Native English teachers bring other advantages to the table.
To sum up, I believe that natives and non-natives have an equal chance to become successful English teachers even though their backgrounds may not the same.
English is the language of the world and English teachers are in great demand. Parents want English teachers for their sons and daughters. Businesses want to break down language barriers between departments in different countries and between them and their clients.
In fact from 400 year go the importance of English langage appeared but not widespread,after the huge number of migrantsto USA and increasing number of colonies in South East Asia ,which we call them common wealth countries nowadys , Newsealand and Australia by mostly Britons,slightly English anugae become oe of the best and the top ones.But turning to international language and priority of useing it apprehend from mid 20 century.
English is now no longer spoken only by native speakers in countries like the USA and Great Britain. It is widespread among non-native speakers from a wide range of countries. Every country brings its own culture to a language, which means that the world is faced with the emergence of many different kinds of international English. This has caused a number of linguists to question the exclusive use of native-speaker pronunciation models in teaching English. They consider all different kinds of pronunciation models to be equally valid. As teachers, we need to identify which features of the English language are crucial for mutual understanding when one non-native speaker of English talks to another. One example would be pronunciation.
The place of natives and non-natives in teaching English has probably been an issue since English first started being taught internationally.
In the end, however, there are many qualified and educated English teachers in the world, both native and non-native. They have all contributed to our understanding of teaching the language by having their own unique perspective. For instance, the problems facing English learners can be more tangible for non-native teachers, because they used to make the same mistakes when they were learning the English language. Native English teachers bring other advantages to the table.
To sum up, I believe that natives and non-natives have an equal chance to become successful English teachers even though their backgrounds may not the same.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Capital punishment
Capital punishment is the only way to deter the criminals
Written by Mahkam Mostaghim
I would like to open this article with this question: Is capital punishment essential and unavoidable?
Lets look at the case in this way. Crimes are anywhere. In my opinion even more than few decades ago. Record and estimate of crimes show that the number of crimes drastically has been increased .Why people committed crimes, is another topic to discus. But shall we let the criminals be free and no punishment on them? Shall we live in darkness and let our society fall?
In fact no offence but China has the highest nmber of capitl punishment and my country Iran as I love this country so much ,but due to changing the government 35 years ago a lot of rues and regulations got more stirct in a matter of punishment for exemple.Iran has pretty high number of corporal and capital punishment.In SOme countries and espcially in Amercia ,they may never use this method anymore ,as they claim this is the life god gave to you and you are the only ne to be in charge and responisble of what you do.and just to be punished by law is maximum life imprisonment.We see rare number of death penalty in West more than Islamic countries in Asia or Middle East though.
In fact to punish the criminals and eliminate the crimes are our duties. Every one is responsible for what he does, but if it comes back to the society’s responsibilities, then it effects on everyone else.
The point is there should a proper punishment, but obviously not death penalty for all type of crimes.
Sometimes crimes are severe and need to be distinguished from the others specifically. If a criminal has been sentenced to death, it is better to reconsider the judgment ,because it ends an innocent life.
Anti-capital punishment organizations have been established a few decades ago to protect the human rights. In a lot of societies majorities are against capital punishment .They claim we can’t end someone’s life so easily and hastily and make a proper judgment .On the other hand they say you can make a good example by executing someone and expect others get a good lesson.
A lot of liberal-minded people say that is horrifying to observe, hanging and electric chair are different type of barbarous actions and brutal. More over it brings failure to social justice rather than a great success.
On the other hand, a lot of cases show a big number of criminals who have been imprisoned for years, get released and then commit another crime. Such cases can divide a nation.
To sump up, the death penalty is good to bring a justice to innocents and criminals and reduce severe crimes.
Written by Mahkam Mostaghim
I would like to open this article with this question: Is capital punishment essential and unavoidable?
Lets look at the case in this way. Crimes are anywhere. In my opinion even more than few decades ago. Record and estimate of crimes show that the number of crimes drastically has been increased .Why people committed crimes, is another topic to discus. But shall we let the criminals be free and no punishment on them? Shall we live in darkness and let our society fall?
In fact no offence but China has the highest nmber of capitl punishment and my country Iran as I love this country so much ,but due to changing the government 35 years ago a lot of rues and regulations got more stirct in a matter of punishment for exemple.Iran has pretty high number of corporal and capital punishment.In SOme countries and espcially in Amercia ,they may never use this method anymore ,as they claim this is the life god gave to you and you are the only ne to be in charge and responisble of what you do.and just to be punished by law is maximum life imprisonment.We see rare number of death penalty in West more than Islamic countries in Asia or Middle East though.
In fact to punish the criminals and eliminate the crimes are our duties. Every one is responsible for what he does, but if it comes back to the society’s responsibilities, then it effects on everyone else.
The point is there should a proper punishment, but obviously not death penalty for all type of crimes.
Sometimes crimes are severe and need to be distinguished from the others specifically. If a criminal has been sentenced to death, it is better to reconsider the judgment ,because it ends an innocent life.
Anti-capital punishment organizations have been established a few decades ago to protect the human rights. In a lot of societies majorities are against capital punishment .They claim we can’t end someone’s life so easily and hastily and make a proper judgment .On the other hand they say you can make a good example by executing someone and expect others get a good lesson.
A lot of liberal-minded people say that is horrifying to observe, hanging and electric chair are different type of barbarous actions and brutal. More over it brings failure to social justice rather than a great success.
On the other hand, a lot of cases show a big number of criminals who have been imprisoned for years, get released and then commit another crime. Such cases can divide a nation.
To sump up, the death penalty is good to bring a justice to innocents and criminals and reduce severe crimes.
Childhood is certainly not the happiest time of your life:
We spend part of our adult life thinking about how easy it used to be being a child. We had complicated life, with little or no responsibilities and the freedom to play and relax all day long. Being a child is the most beautiful part of our life in some points.
Some say, maybe childhood is fairly happy time but not certainly as the age comes, you get more knowledge and information and we reach to the highest point in our life.
It is all about the time you pass through and some people have incredibly perfect memories from past and some not.
Some people say: Better to call not perfect memories but even nt reallygood ones I believe are good enough to look back and remeember them ,cause it was a period of our life which is over and we can't go back.
It is obvious when you are a kid don’t know that much about future and you are so fragile. Parents always tell you what to do and what not to do and you have be an obedient child.
There are some contradictories ideas as some they say your childhood pass with so much freedom and no responsibilities and some say you are a follower .Even though I must confess that sometimes I am dozing the past time of my life and some periods I would love to be able to go back and relive my memories.
I made a survey in my class and asked my students who are mid and late 20's,which ages you think is the best age to be?
You knwo what was the answer?.The maority mentioned they loved to be 5 to 10 as this period of life is so colorful and you can do what you want to do, just play and no reponsibilities and freedom of talk and even though as no body blame you harshly for what you say or think is right or wrong and count on you as a kid.
As the matter of fact ,being alone and make your own decisions make you strong and build your confidence and self-confidence.
On the other hands there are a lot of kid’s grow up in a strict families but when they are grown up are really innovative and turn into scientist and researchers.
Finally ,we can’t say exactly which period of our life is the best and happiest time ,could be any period of life and it is depend on what we do and how make and build life and our perspective towards life.
So I LEAVE IT LIKE THAT WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LFIE?
Some say, maybe childhood is fairly happy time but not certainly as the age comes, you get more knowledge and information and we reach to the highest point in our life.
It is all about the time you pass through and some people have incredibly perfect memories from past and some not.
Some people say: Better to call not perfect memories but even nt reallygood ones I believe are good enough to look back and remeember them ,cause it was a period of our life which is over and we can't go back.
It is obvious when you are a kid don’t know that much about future and you are so fragile. Parents always tell you what to do and what not to do and you have be an obedient child.
There are some contradictories ideas as some they say your childhood pass with so much freedom and no responsibilities and some say you are a follower .Even though I must confess that sometimes I am dozing the past time of my life and some periods I would love to be able to go back and relive my memories.
I made a survey in my class and asked my students who are mid and late 20's,which ages you think is the best age to be?
You knwo what was the answer?.The maority mentioned they loved to be 5 to 10 as this period of life is so colorful and you can do what you want to do, just play and no reponsibilities and freedom of talk and even though as no body blame you harshly for what you say or think is right or wrong and count on you as a kid.
As the matter of fact ,being alone and make your own decisions make you strong and build your confidence and self-confidence.
On the other hands there are a lot of kid’s grow up in a strict families but when they are grown up are really innovative and turn into scientist and researchers.
Finally ,we can’t say exactly which period of our life is the best and happiest time ,could be any period of life and it is depend on what we do and how make and build life and our perspective towards life.
So I LEAVE IT LIKE THAT WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LFIE?
the impact of interent in our daily life
There is a big influence of technology in our life .This impact has started from last century and it has gotten bigger and bigger.
Have you never though how we could possibly live without tele-communication devices ,Internet ,Computers and so on?
Internet, telecommunication and multimedia have a great impact on our daily life. There are many advantages to using internet.Comparing 2 generations back or even one give us a better view of life and what changes have happened in our life.
In the 1900s people used to live in a different way and most of the jobs demanded physical power. There were relatively more labor jobs than now. At the end of the twentieth century computers became commonplace and many things changed.
Nowadays most companies require their employees to have specific knowledge related to computers and software programming. In different fields and majors you need to know at least the basics of using a computer. Computers have become indispensible to our society and our life.
Nowadays if you are a woman and have responsibilities at home but worry about work time or a manager who doesn’t want to be in the office for the whole day, using internet becomes a priority. Another example: finding a job online, posting your resume and sending in your application.
Looking for the latest information has changed as well. Just 20 years ago you had to go through magazines, books and newspapers, consuming a lot of time. Now everything becomes available to you in a very short time.
Studying online is another great advantage of using internet. You don’t need to waste your time in traffic jams and consume energy commuting every day: the information and knowledge is available on the internet.
You don’t need to be in your office for 8 hours, as it is possible do your work at home through internet. A lot of advertisement has been made according to internet and a lot of jobs has been developed and expanded due to computer and net works.
Additionally, most of seminars and conferences hold on Net and a lot of social activist do their job through net. Emails and letters and faxes go through net so fast, and all of these are part of our lives in 21 century.
A lot of software costs a lot if you want to buy the original ones, but through online shopping everything is cheap and you can download pile of information and programmers.
There are negative aspects to using the net. For instance: Opening some programs and some sites which might have negative aspects on children...
Internet make some people a little lazy and isolated from society .As they just sit and work at home and not be sociable.More over a lot of spam and junks and pops- up unwanted apear in or mail box and have to be very wise not to open them and spend some time to get rid of them.
To be critical sometime as an adult is incredibly hard to distinguish between right and wrong data and information which come from different sites and author’s .These all can have a great influence on people.
Despite all of these, we can’t ignore the advantage of using internet and the changes in our daily life.
Have you never though how we could possibly live without tele-communication devices ,Internet ,Computers and so on?
Internet, telecommunication and multimedia have a great impact on our daily life. There are many advantages to using internet.Comparing 2 generations back or even one give us a better view of life and what changes have happened in our life.
In the 1900s people used to live in a different way and most of the jobs demanded physical power. There were relatively more labor jobs than now. At the end of the twentieth century computers became commonplace and many things changed.
Nowadays most companies require their employees to have specific knowledge related to computers and software programming. In different fields and majors you need to know at least the basics of using a computer. Computers have become indispensible to our society and our life.
Nowadays if you are a woman and have responsibilities at home but worry about work time or a manager who doesn’t want to be in the office for the whole day, using internet becomes a priority. Another example: finding a job online, posting your resume and sending in your application.
Looking for the latest information has changed as well. Just 20 years ago you had to go through magazines, books and newspapers, consuming a lot of time. Now everything becomes available to you in a very short time.
Studying online is another great advantage of using internet. You don’t need to waste your time in traffic jams and consume energy commuting every day: the information and knowledge is available on the internet.
You don’t need to be in your office for 8 hours, as it is possible do your work at home through internet. A lot of advertisement has been made according to internet and a lot of jobs has been developed and expanded due to computer and net works.
Additionally, most of seminars and conferences hold on Net and a lot of social activist do their job through net. Emails and letters and faxes go through net so fast, and all of these are part of our lives in 21 century.
A lot of software costs a lot if you want to buy the original ones, but through online shopping everything is cheap and you can download pile of information and programmers.
There are negative aspects to using the net. For instance: Opening some programs and some sites which might have negative aspects on children...
Internet make some people a little lazy and isolated from society .As they just sit and work at home and not be sociable.More over a lot of spam and junks and pops- up unwanted apear in or mail box and have to be very wise not to open them and spend some time to get rid of them.
To be critical sometime as an adult is incredibly hard to distinguish between right and wrong data and information which come from different sites and author’s .These all can have a great influence on people.
Despite all of these, we can’t ignore the advantage of using internet and the changes in our daily life.
Are there too many advertisments on T.V
We are living in a society full of advertisements and commercials. Basically everyday new products hit the markets. A lot of companies are desperately looking for new potential customers and feeding their rich, old and bossy clients.
They are trying to figure out how to win this competition in a very brutal, competitive environment. It is crucial and unavoidable, because life is changing too rapidly and is too fast-pace. But are all these advertisements necessary or too much? The question is how much is a lot and how much is too much.
According to new research a lot of TV-channels are looking for a way to add more advertisement to fill the poor quality of their programmers. It is considered how much could help them to develop their reputation by adding the number of visitors.
Most of the big companies are sponsoring a lot of T.V channels. They have already captured the society’s desire by manipulating the market and overwhelming it.
For instance, you are watching a TV series, but while you are watching it almost every ten minutes pops-up shows up and BANG!
Another tangible example, in 1980’s companies would think how to make advertisement and think about the importance of using it. Now, however, many in society are thinking about how to get rid of them, because they have saturated the market and some of them are really poisonous. A lot of youngsters even can’t distinguish between an adequate advertisement and bad ones.
We can also go through internet and see how much people have been distracted. Their email boxes are full of spam and junk mails.
To sum up, the importance of advertisement should not be ignored, as it has made a big contribution to our society and business. It has influenced the development and quality of products, aids many customers and helps running business. Stock markets and international trade would not have developed as much without it. On the other hand, that also means they would not have suffered as much as they have lately.
They are trying to figure out how to win this competition in a very brutal, competitive environment. It is crucial and unavoidable, because life is changing too rapidly and is too fast-pace. But are all these advertisements necessary or too much? The question is how much is a lot and how much is too much.
According to new research a lot of TV-channels are looking for a way to add more advertisement to fill the poor quality of their programmers. It is considered how much could help them to develop their reputation by adding the number of visitors.
Most of the big companies are sponsoring a lot of T.V channels. They have already captured the society’s desire by manipulating the market and overwhelming it.
For instance, you are watching a TV series, but while you are watching it almost every ten minutes pops-up shows up and BANG!
Another tangible example, in 1980’s companies would think how to make advertisement and think about the importance of using it. Now, however, many in society are thinking about how to get rid of them, because they have saturated the market and some of them are really poisonous. A lot of youngsters even can’t distinguish between an adequate advertisement and bad ones.
We can also go through internet and see how much people have been distracted. Their email boxes are full of spam and junk mails.
To sum up, the importance of advertisement should not be ignored, as it has made a big contribution to our society and business. It has influenced the development and quality of products, aids many customers and helps running business. Stock markets and international trade would not have developed as much without it. On the other hand, that also means they would not have suffered as much as they have lately.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
What do we do in our free time!
In our days off we try to do different things together. Well the fact is our hobbies beside few exception ,are pretty resemble ,for instance :I would like reading books or study Chinese few hours everyday and Wijbren is the same.
TO be honest my Chinese during these few month improved a lot as my working hours per week is pretty down compare to my previous job and that what I want at least for a year.
Wijbren doesn’t like Classical Novels and call them chick flicks, but he loves reading politics, Even so he sometimes seems a bit lazy and wants to play computer games for hours, all works somehow. I must confess I am getting used to it, so far .
Couple of times we even had fights during our games and we decided after on not to play against each other ,weather or not seems silly ,but otherwise our relationships ill go suck. We started shouting and killing each other. So from now on whenever I play he leaves the room and try to keep it quite and vise versa.
I am putting it in my schedule to play racing games ,kong fu, tactic games and so on for couple of hours,.
Mot of week days even I would like to put my fingers on the violin strings and make some humming sounds out of it. Almost 3 times per week ,we willlingly go and play tennis and sometimes we do try pool .Actually this weekend ,he suggested that as the weather was freaking hot ,maybe it is a good choice to play pool which is indoor instead.
But the fact is we don’t watch T.V here in China that much,which is an amazing fact. Well understanding the language is one aspect ,but on the other hand we don’t like sticking to T.V for hours.
In fact using internet and downloading movies ,music ,playing games writing articles are more important than stupid T.V’ programmes. why is that so?
Are there so many advertisement on T.V?
We might consider how much T.V is important in our daily life and does effect .If we look carefully around we will notice majority of people watch T.V everyday .As researches show approximately 2-3 hours daily people are watching T.V .
It doesn’t matter exactly what s on there ,but as it has colour and sounds attract people. Even sometimes in some families you can see 2 or 3 .T.V s on ,ne in kitchen and one in bedroom and living room.
Some times there are fights what channel or programme should watch. Even though some of programmes are pretty funky and internet has a great role.
Distinguing between adequete ones and bad ones is pretty hard.So many people even with having high education and enough experience are being poisoned by fluffy and colorful pops-up ad's.
If by chance you notice the crowd shopping in big malls, you will realize mst f them don't knw exactly what they want to buy though .Just something junk is n thier mind and unconsciousely go and pick up something new from the shelf in the mall.
There so many companies which have the high percentage of their products are being sold by T.V.
Whenever you turn the T.V box on after just a few minutes one ad’s pops-up and it goes and goes till kill the spirit of what you are watching. Basically they advertised everything from toothpaste to house loan, from chocolate to new shoes products.
Well, even if I seem to be a bit sarcastic ut in fact we do love sometimes to see and follow those Ad's as they are part of our daily life .Must confess some of them are pretty creative and have made enough contribution to the society.
TO be honest my Chinese during these few month improved a lot as my working hours per week is pretty down compare to my previous job and that what I want at least for a year.
Wijbren doesn’t like Classical Novels and call them chick flicks, but he loves reading politics, Even so he sometimes seems a bit lazy and wants to play computer games for hours, all works somehow. I must confess I am getting used to it, so far .
Couple of times we even had fights during our games and we decided after on not to play against each other ,weather or not seems silly ,but otherwise our relationships ill go suck. We started shouting and killing each other. So from now on whenever I play he leaves the room and try to keep it quite and vise versa.
I am putting it in my schedule to play racing games ,kong fu, tactic games and so on for couple of hours,.
Mot of week days even I would like to put my fingers on the violin strings and make some humming sounds out of it. Almost 3 times per week ,we willlingly go and play tennis and sometimes we do try pool .Actually this weekend ,he suggested that as the weather was freaking hot ,maybe it is a good choice to play pool which is indoor instead.
But the fact is we don’t watch T.V here in China that much,which is an amazing fact. Well understanding the language is one aspect ,but on the other hand we don’t like sticking to T.V for hours.
In fact using internet and downloading movies ,music ,playing games writing articles are more important than stupid T.V’ programmes. why is that so?
Are there so many advertisement on T.V?
We might consider how much T.V is important in our daily life and does effect .If we look carefully around we will notice majority of people watch T.V everyday .As researches show approximately 2-3 hours daily people are watching T.V .
It doesn’t matter exactly what s on there ,but as it has colour and sounds attract people. Even sometimes in some families you can see 2 or 3 .T.V s on ,ne in kitchen and one in bedroom and living room.
Some times there are fights what channel or programme should watch. Even though some of programmes are pretty funky and internet has a great role.
Distinguing between adequete ones and bad ones is pretty hard.So many people even with having high education and enough experience are being poisoned by fluffy and colorful pops-up ad's.
If by chance you notice the crowd shopping in big malls, you will realize mst f them don't knw exactly what they want to buy though .Just something junk is n thier mind and unconsciousely go and pick up something new from the shelf in the mall.
There so many companies which have the high percentage of their products are being sold by T.V.
Whenever you turn the T.V box on after just a few minutes one ad’s pops-up and it goes and goes till kill the spirit of what you are watching. Basically they advertised everything from toothpaste to house loan, from chocolate to new shoes products.
Well, even if I seem to be a bit sarcastic ut in fact we do love sometimes to see and follow those Ad's as they are part of our daily life .Must confess some of them are pretty creative and have made enough contribution to the society.
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