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Edward (Cheng) 613RW 7/25/2017 Response Government should do something helpful to refugees who are homeless because of the calamities. As we all know, the increasing sea levels which are caused by global warming have been a threat to coastal populations. As Handwerk (2004) mentions, “sea level could rise between 4 and 35 inches by the end of the century,” and “such rises could have major effects for coastal dwellers.” This shows many countries will suffer it in the future. Unfortunately, many environmental refugees now already live in dangerous slums. For example, “Korail sits on public land and is shared by at least 40000 people crowded into cramped, cockroach-infested rental shanties made of mud, bamboo and corrugated tin” (Kakissis, 2010, para. 11). This illustrates that some countries have helped refugees, but they do not have the capacity to make life better for Refugees because they are not rich. So, in my opinion, no matter which government should do something in its...

Edward (Cheng) 613RW 7/20/2017 Summary: Environmental Refugees Unable to Return Home by Joanna Kakissis In Environmental Refugees Unable to Return Home by Joanna Kakissis, the author describes millions upon millions of demos, in developing countries, could leave their home and move somewhere else because of calamities and worsening surroundings. Environmental refugees leave for metropolises in order to tax resources. In Bangladesh, people are forced to leave their hometown for Dhaka, and it becomes permanent; in addition, they live in slums and shantytowns which are vulnerable when they face with global warming. Besides, trafficking and arson around them threaten their lives at all times. As human beings are wont to do, environmental refugees are eager to go home, but some of their houses have been destroyed because of the erosion of the river, the intense storm or other disasters. In view of this, international organizations have offered a helping hand to help these homele...

Response for Innovations for the Developing World One purpose that the writer wants to attain is to clean contaminated water, using water purifier. In our daily life, we utilize the ion-exchange method, distillation or other appropriate methods to obtain the pure water, but it may not work in some developing countries. In this case, the Dean Kamen’s approach contains great significance. Firstly, the crystal clear water, the outgrowth of purification, is effective in promoting metabolism because of its high solubility and the strongest affinity with human cells. Besides, Drinking more purified water will cleanse the oil in human digestive system and reduce their blood lipids, and it will also lower cholesterol levels. By contrast, more intake of the dirty water is more likely to suffer diseases. In conclusion, it is a great invention because it will bring a more healthy life of civilians of the developing world.

Summary: Mr. Mom by Tony Hicks Mr. Mom by Tony Hicks is a short article about that fathers stay at home to take care of children. The phenomenon is more common in rich area. Even though the change for most parents is not easy, it is actually a better way in contrast to women staying at home because through this way the dads can bond well with their children and it is also a positive experience for them. However, it is difficult for men to copy with the housework and may not acceptable by people around them.

Coordinating conjunctions:         1) Consensus need not to be weak, nor need it result in middle-of-the-road policies.         2) This novel is not science fiction, nor is it Gothic horror. Conjunctive adverbs: 1)        Conditions should be laid down; otherwise, it’s all talk. 2)        My parents lent me the money; otherwise, I couldn’t have afforded the trip. Subordinating conjunctions: 1)        Unless you go to Derek’s class early, you may sit on the hot chair. 2)        If you do not go to Derek’s class early, you may sit on the hot chair.

         Popular Mechanics by Raymond Carver is a short story about that a couple in a bad situation scramble for their baby. The man is packing his luggage in the bedroom, and the woman comes in crying loudly and takes the baby’s photograph away. After she leaving, the man finishes his packing and goes out to the living room. He tries to wrest the baby from the woman and then they fight each other for him. Finally, the issue comes.         The story is told from point of view of third person. The author just stays aside and observes what is going to happen between the couple. The plot progresses chronologically over the course of one day. There are two main characters: the man and the woman, whose marriage is getting dark. The writer sees indifferently, liking a camera.         I find the narrative interesting and sympathize with the baby. Actually, there is a similar case around me...

In An Upheaval by Anton Chekhov, the writer describes that Mashenka goes back to the house and finds maid-servants are being searched by mistress under a vile way. With confusion, she goes back to her room and finds the mistress is rummaging in her room, which she thinks is an insult to her. But Mashenka still goes for the dinner, with feeling of resentment. After the dinner, she feels wretched and stifled and is going to leave. While she is packing, Nikolay Sergeitch, the master comes in and say that he has stolen the brooch in order to let her stay. But she leaves finally.         The point of view of the fiction is in Mashenka’s view and it talks about things in a day. There are three main characters, including young girl, Mashenka, a little man with a flabby face and a bald head, Nikolay Sergeitch, and a fat, uncouth woman, Fedosya Vassllyevna, with thick black eyebrows, a faintly perceptible moustache and red hands. The author uses metaphor me...

Firstly, complete all the program study tasks. Our study is divided into two stages. The first stage is Intensive English Program, which will start on Jul 3 rd , finish on Aug 30 th , and I will attend classes together with international students in the program. The second stage is customized courses, including Leadership Research and Academic Skills, which will start on Sep 5 th , finish on Sep 29 th . As we all know, University of California, Riverside is famous for its’ rich teaching resources and high quality teaching level, So I think study there will certainly improve my comprehensive ability  which will lay a solid foundation of my future academic research, and this is why I choose this summer visiting program. Secondly, in my spare time, I decide to join some legal students’ organizations to work as a volunteer. I think this can improve my ability in using English and what’s more, this will help to have a better communication skill to communicate with people from differe...