Hiteshri Patel
Writing Gold A2
Passage 2
English language is everywhere. It is the more used and spoken language around the world. There are approximately 380 million people who speak English as their first language. Out of the 380 million people, approximately 250 million people speak it was their second language. There are billions of people trying to learn this language as we speak. It is predicted by 2050, almost half of the worlds population will be more or less proficient in it. At present, about one third of the population of the Earth has been exposed to English language. This language is considered as the leading language used in international business, politics, and diplomacy. It is the primary language of Internet and computer. English language has also incorporated it self into world music, magazine, and entertainment. You'll hear it in a pop song form Tokyo, on a poster in Cote d'lvoire, or maybe you'll read it in a official documents. International Business schools are considering English as the primary teaching language. Robert of Gloucester stated the tongue spoken by the "low people" in England back in 1300s, has not become the global language.
Why is English language the global language? Is it truly that easy? English has verbs that are irregular, consists of bizarre grammar, and the match between pronunciation and spelling is a total nightmare. English relies on "it" as the pronoun for all inanimate nouns there fore genders are simple. English has many umpteen versions since it is not so widely spoken in so many places. The language has evolved so much that some of the native speakers are having difficulty understanding each others. English is considered as the language of subtlety, nuance, and complexity. According to John Simmons, a language consultant from Interbrand, he prefers to cite the word "set". Set is apparently simple word with many different meanings, that is before any little worlds are combined with. For example "set aside," "set down," "set up," 'set about," and many more.
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Writing Gold A2 - Phrases
Hiteshri Patel
Writing Gold A2
Phrase 1
According to NASA physician Patrick Clinton, physicians found the second major problem in astronauts' mental health condition. Anxiety is produced by being confined in hostile and dark space over a long period of time. Physicians also believe other psychological concerns consist of boredom and loneliness (18).
Phrase 2
Have you ever wondered how astronauts react to interpersonal conflicts when they develop in outer space? When anyone is forced to work in a very isolated place for weeks with another person or even their best friend, conflicts will occur between the two. Space stations generally are very busy workplaces, tight, small, cramped and have almost no privacy. Physicians also believe space exploration, which is very dangerous, is also one of the leading factors of stress aboard a spaceship (18).
Phrase 3
According to Cory Brunish, spending billions of dollars on Mars exploration is a total waste. There a very high probability that we are not going to find anything on Mars that would help improve anything here on Earth. They should allocate those billions of dollars toward "home improvement." If scientists and doctors had extra billions of dollars to spend toward research, think about the progress it would make in medicine. Help cure cancer, AIDS, and other diseases. Also, that money can go toward helping the environment here on Earth by cleaning the air, soil, and water. Fighting homelessness, poverty, unemployment, and nations who lack food supply could also be some of the way that money can be used.
Phrase 4
Jeffrey Kluger stated in Time magazine, a seven month trip in outer-space in a small confined space can be very torturous therefore speed is a very important when going to Mars. Because astronauts are so far away from the Earth's magnetic field, they are more likely to be exposed to radiation in deep space. The level of cosmic energy increases as you go further away from earth. It is not the same as orbiting Earth or going to the moon.
Writing Gold A2
Phrase 1
According to NASA physician Patrick Clinton, physicians found the second major problem in astronauts' mental health condition. Anxiety is produced by being confined in hostile and dark space over a long period of time. Physicians also believe other psychological concerns consist of boredom and loneliness (18).
Phrase 2
Have you ever wondered how astronauts react to interpersonal conflicts when they develop in outer space? When anyone is forced to work in a very isolated place for weeks with another person or even their best friend, conflicts will occur between the two. Space stations generally are very busy workplaces, tight, small, cramped and have almost no privacy. Physicians also believe space exploration, which is very dangerous, is also one of the leading factors of stress aboard a spaceship (18).
Phrase 3
According to Cory Brunish, spending billions of dollars on Mars exploration is a total waste. There a very high probability that we are not going to find anything on Mars that would help improve anything here on Earth. They should allocate those billions of dollars toward "home improvement." If scientists and doctors had extra billions of dollars to spend toward research, think about the progress it would make in medicine. Help cure cancer, AIDS, and other diseases. Also, that money can go toward helping the environment here on Earth by cleaning the air, soil, and water. Fighting homelessness, poverty, unemployment, and nations who lack food supply could also be some of the way that money can be used.
Phrase 4
Jeffrey Kluger stated in Time magazine, a seven month trip in outer-space in a small confined space can be very torturous therefore speed is a very important when going to Mars. Because astronauts are so far away from the Earth's magnetic field, they are more likely to be exposed to radiation in deep space. The level of cosmic energy increases as you go further away from earth. It is not the same as orbiting Earth or going to the moon.
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