Saturday, January 18, 2020
My Dream School
General Certificate of Secondary Education June 2007 ENGLISH (SPECIFICATION A) 3702/2F Paper 2 Foundation Tier Thursday 7 June 2007 1. 30 pm to 3. 00 pm Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes Instructions ! Use blue or black ink or ball-point pen. ! Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Examining Body for this paper is AQA. The Paper Reference is 3702/2F. ! Answer two questions. ! Answer one question from Section A. Answer one question from Section B. ! For Section A, you must have a copy of the AQA Anthology labelled 2005 onwards in the examination room.Section 1 of the Anthology must not contain any annotations. ! Write your answers in the answer book provided. ! Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. ! You must not use a dictionary. Information ! The maximum mark for this paper is 54. ! The marks for questions are shown in brackets. ! You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. All questions should be answered in continuous prose. Advice You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on each sectionThis section relates to Section 1 of the AQA Anthology labelled 2005 onwards that you have been using during the course. Answer one question from this section on the poems you have studied in Section 1 of the Anthology: Poems from Different Cultures (pages 5-18). You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. EITHER 1 Compare the methods Denise Levertov uses to present a particular culture in eWhat Were They Like? i (page 11) with the methods another poet uses to present a culture or cultures in one other poem from the Poems from Different Cultures.Write about: ! the cultures in the two poems the methods the poets use to present them ! how those methods are similar ! how those methods are different ! which poem you prefer and why. (27 marks) OR 2 How does Sujata Bhatt show that identity (who you are) is important in efrom Search For My Tong uei (page 12)? Compare the methods she uses with the methods another poet uses to show that identity is important in one other poem from the Poems from Different Cultures. Write about: ! identity in the two poems ! why identity is important in the poems ! the methods each poet uses to present identity and its importance. (27 marks) SECTION B: WRITING TO INFORM, EXPLAIN OR DESCRIBEAnswer one question in this section. You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. EITHER 3 Many people are interested in animals. Write an informative article on an animal or animals of your choice. Remember to: ! write an article ! choose language to inform about the animal or animals. (27 marks) OR 4 Teenagers are often criticised in newspapers. Write a letter to the editor of a national newspaper explaining why this is often unfair. Remember to: ! explain what sort of things teenagers are often criticised for ! focus on why it might be unfair to criticise teenagers ! use letter form use lan guage to explain ! use language suitable for a national newspaper. (27 marks) OR 5 Describe your home.Remember to: ! think about what makes a home ! describe the sorts of things which make somewhere a home ! choose language suitable for describing your home. (27 marks) OR 6 Childhood memories can be very important. Choose one childhood memory. Describe the memory and explain its importance to you. Remember to: ! choose a childhood memory ! describe it in detail ! explain why the memory is important to you ! choose language to describe and to explain. (27 marks) END OF QUESTIONS My Dream School My dream school Monday, April 22, 2013 A Dream School in My Mind Have you ever thought about why you are going to school? Or have you ever talked to yourself: ââ¬Å"Oh my God, itââ¬â¢s school time again. â⬠The environment keeps changing all the time. We change houses, jobs, friends and schools. We might often ask ourselves a question: Is there any dream places where we would like to stay? If you have a chance to create a dream school, what is your dream school going to be? In my mind, a dream school is not a place that only teaches students basic knowledge. It should be a place where students can apply the skills they learn.Letââ¬â¢s talk about my schooling experience first. I studied at elementary school for six years, middle school and high school for six year, and university for four years. Under the traditional pattern of education, I realized that in addition to the knowledge from books, I did not get anything during my whole school life. We were taught to follow th e teacher and schoolââ¬â¢s instructions. We could not have our own ideas and had to face never-ending homework. I hated chemistry and physics. I didnââ¬â¢t understand why I needed to study these two subjects. The only thing I could do was memorized the formula and do the exercises again and again.I thought these subjects would not relate to my future job. This has proved to be true. I cannot remember most of the subjects that I learned in school when I graduated from high school. After college in China, I told myself that I would never go to school again. After the sixteen years of school experience, I was extremely tired. I also imagine my dream school. If I could design my dream school, it probably should be a studio school. What is a studio school? The studio school is the kind of school which breaks away from the traditional education system. The original idea of a studio was from the Renaissance.People learn their skills by working. In the Chinese language, two characters represent the word ââ¬Å"learningâ⬠. The first character means to study. The second character means to practice constantly. Studying and practicing are put together. It suggests that learning should mean self-improvement. This comprehension is confirmed by the studio school. There are two main aspects in a studio school. First, students who study in a studio school will be much more motivated and excited than in traditional education. A large number of teenagers are dropping out of school because they are bored in the traditional education system.They donââ¬â¢t like to attend school. They canââ¬â¢t see any relationship between what they learn in school and their future job. On the other hand, employers complain that the students are not actually ready for real jobs. They didnââ¬â¢t have any experiences or the right attitude. Studio school can solve this problem. Every student can attend this kind of studio school. There is no extra cost and no selection. This school allows the students the route into university. The most important part is that most of the curriculum is done not through sitting in a classroom. No grades or competition exists in school. Every class has their own field.One class may focus on creative and media industries, while other ones have a focus on health care, engineering and other fields. Students would decide the specific subject that they like to study. Second, this school puts things like working in teams, and doing practical projects at the heart of learning, rather than on the edges. Students learn best by doing things and learn best in teams. In the studio school, students do the practical projects and work on commission for businesses. Every student would have a coach, as well as a teacher who would have a timetable much more like a work environment in a business.And all of projects will be done within the public system. Students do a lot of real projects in order to prepare much better for real life work today. Sch ool life is one of the most important parts of our life. We spend at almost a quarter of our life in school. The ideas of studio school correspond to the character ââ¬Å"learningâ⬠in the Chinese language. We are not only to study, but also to practice. As long as we combine study and practice, learning would be a fulfilling, exciting experience, and students wouldnââ¬â¢t have to dread school. ââ¬â college student
Friday, January 10, 2020
Last Sacrifice Chapter Thirty-five
I WISHED LISSA HAD ââ¬Å"needed' me to go take out an army of Strigoi. I would have felt more comfortable with that than what she needed to do now: meet with Jill to discuss the coronation. Lissa wanted me there for support, as a kind of go-between. I wasn't able to walk that well yet, so we waited another day. Lissa seemed glad for the delay. Jill was waiting for us in a small room I'd never expected to see again: the parlor where Tatiana had berated me for moving in on Adrian. It had been a pretty bizarre experience at the time, seeing as Adrian and I hadn't actually been involved back then. Now, after everything that had occurred between him and me, it just felt â⬠¦ strange. Confusing. I still didn't know what had happened to him since Tasha's arrest. Walking in there, I also felt terribly â⬠¦ alone. No, not alone. Uninformed. Vulnerable. Jill sat in a chair, her hands folded in her lap. She stared straight ahead with an unreadable face. Beside me, Lissa's own features were equally blank. She felt â⬠¦ well, that was the thing. I didn't know. I didn't know. I mean, I could tell she was uncomfortable, but there were no thoughts in my head to tip me off. I had no specifics. Again, I reminded myself that the rest of the world worked like this. You functioned alone. You did your best to manage strange situations without the magical insight of another person. I'd never realized how much I'd taken the thoughts of even just one other person for granted. The one thing I felt sure of was that both Lissa and Jill were freaked out by each otherââ¬âbut not by me. That was why I was here. ââ¬Å"Hey, Jill,' I said, smiling. ââ¬Å"How are you?' She snapped out of whatever thoughts had been occupying her and jumped up from the chair. I thought that was strange, but then it made sense. Lissa. You rose when a queen entered the room. ââ¬Å"It's okay,' said Lissa, stumbling over her words a little. ââ¬Å"Sit.' She took a seat opposite Jill. It was the biggest chair in the roomââ¬âthe one Tatiana had always sat in. Jill hesitated a moment, then shifted her gaze back to me. I must have provided some encouragement because she returned to her chair. I sat in one beside Lissa, wincing as a small pain tightened in my chest. Worry for me momentarily distracted Jill from Lissa. ââ¬Å"How are you feeling? Are you okay? Should you even be out of bed?' The cute, rambling nature. I was glad to see it again. ââ¬Å"Fine,' I lied. ââ¬Å"Good as new.' ââ¬Å"I was worried. When I saw what happened â⬠¦ I mean, there was so much blood and so much craziness and no one knew if you'd pull through â⬠¦' Jill frowned. ââ¬Å"I don't know. It was all so scary. I'm so glad you're okay.' I kept smiling, hoping to reassure her. Silence fell then. The room grew tense. In political situations, Lissa was the expert, always able to smooth everything over with the right words. I was the one who spoke up in uncomfortable scenarios, saying the things that shocked others. The things no one wanted to hear. This situation seemed like one that required her diplomacy, but I knew it was on me to take charge. ââ¬Å"Jill,' I said, ââ¬Å"we wanted to know if you'd be willing to, well, take part in the coronation ceremony.' Jill's eyes flicked briefly to Lissaââ¬âstill stone-facedââ¬âand then back to me. ââ¬Å"What does ââ¬Å"take part' mean, exactly? What would I have to do?' ââ¬Å"Nothing hard,' I assured her. ââ¬Å"It's just some formalities that are usually done by family members. Ceremonial stuff. Like you did with the vote.' I hadn't witnessed that, but Jill had apparently only had to stand by Lissa's side to show family strength. Such a small thing for a law to hinge on. ââ¬Å"Mostly, it's about being on display and putting on a good face.' ââ¬Å"Well,' mused Jill, ââ¬Å"I've been doing that for most of this week.' ââ¬Å"I've been doing it for most of my life,' said Lissa. Jill looked startled. Again, I felt at a loss without the bond. Lissa's tone hadn't made her meaning clear. Was it a challenge to Jillââ¬âthat the girl hadn't faced nearly what Lissa had? Or was it supposed to be sympathy for Jill's lack of experience? ââ¬Å"You'll â⬠¦ you'll get used to it,' I said. ââ¬Å"Over time.' Jill shook her head, a small and bitter smile on her face. ââ¬Å"I don't know about that.' I didn't either. I wasn't sure how one handled the kind of situation she'd been dropped into. My mind rapidly ran through a list of more meaningless, kind things I could say, but Lissa finally took over. ââ¬Å"I know how weird this is,' she said. She determinedly met Jill's green eyesââ¬âthe only feature the sisters shared, I decided. Jill had the makings of a future Emily. Lissa carried a mix of her parents' traits. ââ¬Å"This is weird for me too. I don't know what to do.' ââ¬Å"What do you want?' asked Jill quietly. I heard the real question. Jill wanted to know if Lissa wanted her. Lissa had been devastated by the death of her brother â⬠¦ but a surprise illegitimate sibling was no substitute for Andre. I tried to imagine what it would be like to be in either girl's place. I tried and failed. ââ¬Å"I don't know,' admitted Lissa. ââ¬Å"I don't know what I want.' Jill nodded, dropping her gaze, but not before I caught sight of the emotion playing across her face. Disappointmentââ¬âyet, Lissa's answer hadn't entirely been unexpected. Jill asked the next best thing. ââ¬Å"Do you want â⬠¦ do you want me to be in the ceremonies?' The question hung in the air. It was a good one. It was the reason we'd come here, but did Lissa actually want this? Studying her, I still wasn't sure. I didn't know if she was just following protocol, trying to get Jill to play a role expected among royalty. In this case, there was no law that said Jill had to do anything. She simply had to exist. ââ¬Å"Yes,' said Lissa at last. I heard the truth in her words, and something inside of me lightened. Lissa didn't just want Jill for the sake of image. A part of Lissa wanted Jill in her lifeââ¬âbut managing that would be difficult. Still, it was a start, and Jill seemed to recognize that. ââ¬Å"Okay,' she said. ââ¬Å"Just tell me what I need to do.' It occurred to me that Jill's youth and nervousness were deceptive. There were sparks of bravery and boldness within her, sparks that I felt certain would grow. She really was a Dragomir. Lissa looked relieved, but I think it was because she'd made a tiny step of progress with her sister. It had nothing to do with the coronation. ââ¬Å"Someone else will explain it all. I'm not really sure what you do, to be honest. But Rose is right. It won't be hard.' Jill simply nodded. ââ¬Å"Thank you,' said Lissa. She stood up, and both Jill and I rose with her. ââ¬Å"I â⬠¦ I really appreciate it.' That awkwardness returned as the three of us stood there. It would have been a good moment for the sisters to hug, but even though both seemed pleased at their progress, neither was ready for that. When Lissa looked at Jill, she still saw her father with another woman. When Jill looked at Lissa, she saw her life completely turned upside downââ¬âa life once shy and private now out there for the world to gawk at. I couldn't change her fate, but hugging I could do. Heedless of my stitches, I put my arms around the young girl. ââ¬Å"Thanks,' I said, echoing Lissa. ââ¬Å"This'll all be okay. You'll see.' Jill nodded yet again, and with no more to discuss, Lissa and I moved toward the door. Jill's voice brought us to a halt. ââ¬Å"Hey â⬠¦ what happens after the coronation? To me? To us?' I glanced at Lissa. Another good question. Lissa turned toward Jill but still wasn't making direct eye contact. ââ¬Å"We'll â⬠¦ we'll get to know each other. Things'll get better.' The smile that appeared on Jill's face was genuineââ¬âsmall, but genuine. ââ¬Å"Okay,' she said. There was hope in that smile too. Hope and relief. ââ¬Å"I'd like that.' As for me, I had to hide a frown. I apparently could function without the bond because I could tell, with absolute confidence, that Lissa wasn't exactly giving the whole truth. What wasn't she telling Jill? Lissa did want things to be better, I was certain, even if she wasn't sure how. But there was something â⬠¦ something small that Lissa wasn't revealing to either of us, something that made me think Lissa didn't actually believe things would improve. Out of nowhere, a strange echo from Victor Dashkov rang through my mind about Jill. If she has any sense, Vasilisa will send her away. I didn't know why I remembered that, but it sent a chill through me. The sisters were both mustering smiles, and I hastily did as well, not wanting either to know my concerns. Lissa and I left after that, heading back toward my room. My little outing had been more tiring than I expected, and as much as I hated to admit it, I couldn't wait to lie down again. When we reached my room, I still hadn't decided if I should ask Lissa about Jill or wait to get Dimitri's opinion. The decision was taken from me when we found an unexpected visitor waiting: Adrian. He sat on my bed, head tipped back as though he was completely consumed by studying the ceiling. I knew better. He'd known the instant we approachedââ¬âor at least when Lissa approached. We stopped in the doorway, and he finally turned toward us. He looked like he hadn't slept in a while. Dark shadows hung under his eyes, and his cute face was hardened with lines of fatigue. Whether it was mental or physical fatigue, I couldn't say. Nonetheless, his lazy smile was the same as ever. ââ¬Å"Your majesty,' he said grandly. ââ¬Å"Stop,' scoffed Lissa. ââ¬Å"You should know better.' ââ¬Å"I've never known better,' he countered. ââ¬Å"You should know that.' I saw Lissa start to smile; then she glanced at me and grew serious, realizing this was hardly let's-have-fun-with-Adrian time. ââ¬Å"Well,' she said uneasily, not looking very queenly at all. ââ¬Å"I've got some things to do.' She was going to bolt, I realized. I'd gone with her for her family chat, but she was going to abandon me now. Just as well, though. This conversation with Adrian had been inevitable, and I'd brought it on myself. I had to finish this on my own, just as I'd told Dimitri. ââ¬Å"I'm sure you do,' I said. Her face turned hesitant, as though she was suddenly reconsidering. She felt guilty. She was worried about me and wanted to stand by me. I lightly touched her arm. ââ¬Å"It's okay, Liss. I'll be okay. Go.' She squeezed my hand in return, her eyes wishing me good luck. She told Adrian goodbye and left, closing the door behind her. It was just him and me now. He stayed on my bed, watching me carefully. He still wore the smile he'd given Lissa, like this was no big deal. I knew otherwise and made no attempts to hide my feelings. Standing still made me tired, so I sat down in a nearby chair, nervously wondering what to say. ââ¬Å"Adrianââ¬âââ¬Ë ââ¬Å"Let's start with this, little dhampir,' he said cordially. ââ¬Å"Was it going on before you left Court?' It took me a moment to follow that abrupt Adrian conversation format. He was asking if Dimitri and I had gotten back together before my arrest. I shook my head slowly. ââ¬Å"No. I was with you. Just you.' True, I'd been a mess of emotions, but my intentions had been firm. ââ¬Å"Well. That's something,' he said. Some of his pleasantness was starting to slip. I smelled it then, ever so faintly: alcohol and smoke. ââ¬Å"Better some rekindling of sparks in the heat of battle or quest or whatever than you cheating right in front of me.' I shook my head more urgently now. ââ¬Å"No, I swear. I didn'tââ¬ânothing happened then â⬠¦ not untilââ¬âââ¬Ë I hesitated on how to phrase my next words. ââ¬Å"Later?' he guessed. ââ¬Å"Which makes it okay? ââ¬Å"No! Of course not. I â⬠¦' Damn it. I'd screwed up. Just because I hadn't cheated on Adrian at Court didn't mean that I hadn't cheated on him later. You could phrase it however you wanted, but let's face it: sleeping with another guy in a hotel room was pretty much cheating if you had a boyfriend. It didn't matter if that guy was the love of your life or not. ââ¬Å"I'm sorry,' I said. It was the simplest and most appropriate thing I could say. ââ¬Å"I'm sorry. What I did was wrong. I didn't mean for it to happen. I thought â⬠¦ I really thought he and I were done. I was with you. I wanted to be with you. And then, I realized thatââ¬âââ¬Ë ââ¬Å"No, noââ¬âstop.' Adrian held up a hand, his voice tight now as his cool facade continued to crumble. ââ¬Å"I really do not want to hear about the great revelation you had about how you guys were always meant to be together or whatever it was.' I stayed silent because, well, that kind of had been my revelation. Adrian ran a hand through his hair. ââ¬Å"Really, it's my fault. It was there. A hundred times there. How often did I see it? I knew. It kept happening. Over and over, you'd say you were through with him â⬠¦ and over and over, I'd believe it â⬠¦ no matter what my eyes showed me. No matter what my heart told me. My. Fault.' It was that slightly unhinged ramblingââ¬ânot that nervous kind of Jill's, but the unstable kind that worried me about how close he was getting to the edge of insanity. An edge I might very well be pushing him toward. I wanted to go over to him but had the sense to stay seated. ââ¬Å"Adrian, Iââ¬âââ¬Ë ââ¬Å"I loved you!' he yelled. He jumped up out of his chair so quickly I never saw it coming. ââ¬Å"I loved you, and you destroyed me. You took my heart and ripped it up. You might as well have staked me!' The change in his features also caught me by surprise. His voice filled the room. So much grief, so much anger. So unlike the usual Adrian. He strode toward me, hand clasped over his chest. ââ¬Å"I. Loved. You. And you used me the whole time.' ââ¬Å"No, no. It's not true.' I wasn't afraid of Adrian, but in the face of that emotion, I found myself cringing. ââ¬Å"I wasn't using you. I loved you. I still do, butââ¬âââ¬Ë He looked disgusted. ââ¬Å"Rose, come on.' ââ¬Å"I mean it! I do love you.' Now I stood up, pain or no, trying to look him in the eye. ââ¬Å"I always will, but we're not â⬠¦ I don't think we work as a couple.' ââ¬Å"That's a bullshit breakup line, and you know it.' He was kind of right, but I thought back to moments with Dimitri â⬠¦ how well we worked in sync, how he always seemed to get exactly what I felt. I meant what I'd said: I did love Adrian. He was wonderful, in spite of all his flaws. Because, really, who didn't have flaws? He and I had fun together. There was affection, but we weren't matched in the way Dimitri and I were. ââ¬Å"I'm not â⬠¦ I'm not the one for you,' I said weakly. ââ¬Å"Because you're with another guy?' ââ¬Å"No, Adrian. Because â⬠¦ I don't. I don't know. I don't â⬠¦' I was fumbling, badly. I didn't know how to explain what I felt, how you could care about someone and love hanging out with themââ¬âbut still not work as a couple. ââ¬Å"I don't balance you like you need.' ââ¬Å"What the hell does that mean?' he exclaimed. My heart ached for him, and I was so sorry for what I'd done â⬠¦ but this was the truth of it all. ââ¬Å"The fact that you have to ask says it all. When you find that person â⬠¦ you'll know.' I didn't add that with his history, he'd probably have a number of false starts before finding that person. ââ¬Å"And I know this sounds like another bullshit breakup line, but I really would like to be your friend.' He stared at me for several heavy seconds and then laughedââ¬âthough there wasn't much humor in it. ââ¬Å"You know what's great? You're serious. Look at your face.' He gestured, as though I actually could examine myself. ââ¬Å"You really think it's that easy, that I can sit here and watch your happy ending. That I can watch you getting everything you want as you lead your charmed life.' ââ¬Å"Charmed!' The guilt and sympathy warring within me got a little kick of anger. ââ¬Å"Hardly. Do you know what I've gone through in the last year?' I'd watched Mason die, fought in the St. Vladimir's attack, been captured by Strigoi in Russia, and then lived on the run as a wanted murderess. That didn't sound charmed at all. ââ¬Å"And yet, here you are, triumphant after it all. You survived death and freed yourself from the bond. Lissa's queen. You got the guy and your happily ever after.' I turned my back to him and stalked away. ââ¬Å"Adrian, what do you want me to say? I can apologize forever, but there's nothing else I can do here. I never wanted to hurt you; I can't say that enough. But the rest? Do you really expect me to be sad about everything else having worked out? Should I wish I was still I was accused of murder?' ââ¬Å"No,' he said. ââ¬Å"I don't want you to suffer. Much. But the next time you're in bed with Belikov, stop a moment and remember that not everyone made out as well as you did.' I turned back to face him. ââ¬Å"Adrian, I neverââ¬âââ¬Ë ââ¬Å"Not just me, little dhampir,' he added quietly. ââ¬Å"There's been a lot of collateral damage along the way while you battled against the world. I was a victim, obviously. But what about Jill? What happens to her now that you've abandoned her to the royal wolves? And Eddie? Have you thought about him? And where's your Alchemist?' Every word he slung at me was an arrow, piercing my heart more than the bullets had. The fact that he'd referred to Jill by her name instead of ââ¬Å"Jailbait' carried an extra hurt. I was already toting plenty of guilt about her, but the others â⬠¦ well, they were a mystery. I'd heard rumors about Eddie but hadn't seen him since my return. He was clear of James's death, but killing a Moroiââ¬âwhen others still thought he might have been brought in aliveââ¬âcarried a heavy stigma. Eddie's previous insubordinationââ¬â thanks to meââ¬âalso damned him, even if it had all been for ââ¬Å"the greater good.' As queen, Lissa could only do so much. The guardians served the Moroi, but it was customary for the Moroi to step back and let the guardians manage their own people. Eddie wasn't being dismissed or imprisoned â⬠¦ but what assignment would they give him? Hard to say. Sydney â⬠¦ she was an even greater mystery. Where's your Alchemist? The goings- on of that group were beyond me, beyond my world. I remembered her face that last time I'd seen her, back in the hotelââ¬âstrong but sad. I knew she and the other Alchemists had been released since then, but her expression had said she wasn't out of trouble yet. And Victor Dashkov? Where did he fit in? I wasn't sure. Evil or not, he was still someone who'd suffered as a result of my actions, and the events surrounding his death would stay with me forever. Collateral damage. I'd brought down a lot of people with me, intentionally or no. But, as Adrian's words continued sinking into me, one of them suddenly gave me pause. ââ¬Å"Victim,' I said slowly. ââ¬Å"That's the difference between you and me.' ââ¬Å"Huh?' He'd been watching me closely while I'd considered the fates of my friends and was caught off guard now. ââ¬Å"What are you talking about?' ââ¬Å"You said you were a victim. That's why â⬠¦ that's why ultimately, you and I aren't matched for each other. In spite of everything that's happened, I've never thought of myself that way. Being a victim means you're powerless. That you won't take action. Always â⬠¦ always I've done something to fight for myself â⬠¦ for others. No matter what.' I'd never seen such outrage on Adrian's face. ââ¬Å"That's what you think of me? That I'm lazy? Powerless?' Not exactly. But I had a feeling that after this conversation, he would run off to the comfort of his cigarettes and alcohol and maybe whatever female company he could find. ââ¬Å"No,' I said. ââ¬Å"I think you're amazing. I think you're strong. But I don't think you've realized itââ¬âor learned how to use any of that.' And, I wanted to add, I wasn't the person who could inspire that in him. ââ¬Å"This,' he said, moving toward the door, ââ¬Å"was the last thing I expected. You destroy my life and then feed me inspirational philosophy.' I felt horrible, and it was one of those moments where I wished my mouth wouldn't just blurt out the first thing on my mind. I'd learned a lot of controlââ¬âbut not quite enough. ââ¬Å"I'm just telling you the truth. You're better than this â⬠¦ better than whatever it is you're going to do now.' Adrian rested his hand on the doorknob and gave me a rueful look. ââ¬Å"Rose, I'm an addict with no work ethic who's likely going to go insane. I'm not like you. I'm not a superhero.' ââ¬Å"Not yet,' I said. He scoffed, shook his head, and opened the door. Just before leaving, he gave me one more backward glance. ââ¬Å"The contract's null and void, by the way.' I felt like I'd been slapped in the face. And in one of those rare moments, Rose Hathaway was rendered speechless. I had no witty quips, no elaborate explanations, and no profound insight. Adrian left, and I wondered if I'd ever see him again.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Anthropogenic Climate Change - 2112 Words
Anthropogenic Climate Change Brandie Fonseca Informal Logic 103 Instructor John Moore May 21, 2012 An issue that is felt throughout the world is Anthropogenic Climate Change formally known as Global Warming. This word wide problem is one that needs to be addressed immediately as well as long term. Anthropogenic Climate Change is the rise of the earthââ¬â¢s temperature caused by human activities. The continuing rise in the earthââ¬â¢s temperature will cause extreme change in our earthââ¬â¢s ecosystems. The predetermined course to our ecosystems relies on climate change and its effects on ecosystems and life as we know it is at a vulnerable state. Anthropogenic Climate Change shifts relations with human life and presents severe biodiversity inâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦The estimated cost is that of 1.8 billion dollars (Trouble in Store, 2009). The fact is at this point it is just an estimation and the reality of the cost factor will not be accurate until the carbon capture technology is commercially launched which, is years away (Gunther, 2011). ââ¬Å"The International Energy Agency (IEA) reckons the world will need over 200 power plants equipped with Carbon Capture Systems by 2030 to limit the rise in average global temperatures to about 3à °Câ⬠(Trouble in Store, 2009). People have been aware of the rise in the earthââ¬â¢s temperature and its effects however, many persuaded themselves that there was really no immediate danger as well as, there was nothing one could do to mitigate the issue and felt higher authorities were responsible for outcomes and resolutions (Wearts, 2011). On the contrary there is immediate danger and long term affect to our earth if our earthââ¬â¢s temperature continues to rise. Polar caps and glaciers will melt resulting in major changes in our ecosystems and causing the sea level to rise (McKibben, 2009). Anthropogenic Climate Change has caused the uprising of precipitation intensity and or dry spells, and wind patterns (Giorgi, Coppola, Diffenbaugh, Gao, Mariotti amp; Shi, 2011). Precipitation intensity up rises due to the increased atmospheric water holding volume. The increase is related to surface evaporation rates ultimately,Show MoreRelatedThe Issue Of Anthropogenic Climate Change1902 Words à |à 8 PagesOur climate is changing due to humanityââ¬â¢s irresponsible actions, and many are just living their lives as if nothing is going on. The issue of anthropogenic, or human caused climate change has arose due to the increase in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere. Of these, Carbon dioxide is a huge culprit in anthropogenic climate change, as humans produce incredible amounts of it through environmentally irresponsible machines. Also, the issue of anthropogenic climate change is becomingRead MoreIssues and Debate of Anthropogenic Climate Change763 Words à |à 3 PagesIn the last few decades, the issue of anthropogenic climate change (ACC)ââ¬âhuman caused climate changeââ¬âhas come to the forefront of public, political, and scientific awareness. There has been much debate regarding the legitimacy of ACC, despite an article from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration stating: Ninety-seven percent of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities, and most of the leading scientific organizationsRead MoreAnthropogenic Climate Change Through Technology, Fossil Fuels, And Emissions1728 Words à |à 7 PagesAnthropogenic Climate Change Anthropogenic climate change alludes to the generation of greenhouse gasses radiated by human activities. By analyzing the polar ice centers, researchers are persuaded that human activity has expanded the extent of greenhouse gasses in the environment, which has soared in the course of the last few centuries. Thesis Statement To study how anthropogenic climate change through technology, fossil fuels, and emissions. Introduction Human beings have always been a highlyRead MoreDifference Between Anthropogenic Climate Change And Natural Climate Variability1444 Words à |à 6 PagesDifference between Anthropogenic Climate Change, and Natural Climate Variability. Hugonette Theron Geography: Climatology 28662334 Ã¢â¬Æ' Table of Content Introduction 1.) Natural Climate Variability 1.1. Extensive Definition of Natural Climate Variability 1.2. Causes of Natural Climate Variability 2.) Anthropogenic Climate Change 2.1. Detailed Definition of Anthropogenic Climate Change 2.2. Causes of Anthropogenic Climate Change 2.3. 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Carbon cycle Carbon is an importantRead MoreGlobal Climate Change. Marc E. Wiltfong. Sec 510 ââ¬â Position1581 Words à |à 7 Pages Global Climate Change Marc E. Wiltfong SEC 510 ââ¬â Position Paper 1 Faculty: Dr. Danielle Camacho Southern New Hampshire University Date: February 05, 2017 Ã¢â¬Æ' Global Climate Change Summary of the issue: Is climate change caused by mankind or is it simply a natural occurrence? If the answer were as easy as ââ¬Å"yes, it is 100% caused by humans,â⬠or ââ¬Å"no itââ¬â¢s not at all caused by humans,â⬠there would be very little room for argument. Two questions need to be investigated: 1) Is it probable thatRead MoreGlobal Warming And Climate Change1713 Words à |à 7 Pagesnot to climate change. Simplistically, climate change is different because climate change is defined as a change in global or regional climate patterns or, in particular, a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels, having been measured over long periods of time, due to the changes in Earthââ¬â¢s orbit and organic carbon which reflect sunlight. Global warming and climate changeRead MoreAir Pollution Essay: Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change1489 Words à |à 6 Pagescau ses of global warming and climate change. Air pollution occurs when chemicals or particulate matter enter the atmosphere. They can cause damage to living organisms on the planet, as well as destruction to the natural and synthetic environment (Energy Environment.net 2008). Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared radiation emitted from the earth. They trap infrared radiation in the form of heat, and hence contribute to global warming. Anthropogenic greenhouse gases are a direct
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Community Relations Efforts Of Nike Inc. Essay - 2154 Words
Isuri Rajapaksa Dr. Quinn Case Studies 12th Decemberââ¬â¢16 Title: Community Relations for NIKE Author: Isuri Rajapaksa Faculty Sponsor: Katrina J. Quinn Abstract: This case study examines the community relations efforts of Nike Inc. This project gives an overview of the company and shows how the community relations programs can be developed globally. It also consists of the comparison between Nike and Toms. Finally this case study also includes and insight on an interview, suggestions and an evaluation. Nike is a multinational corporation founded by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman in 1964. Nike produces, markets and sells athletic footwear, apparel and other accessories. Even though they have a great reputation with their products, Nike is not seen as a good corporate citizen. Nike does not have enough campaigns that they do globally, especially in Asia after allegedly being accused of Violating Labour Laws in 1996. Nike was involved in Child labour. The only active campaign they have running globally is the ââ¬Å"Active Schoolsâ⬠Campaign. There are many strategies and tactics that Nike could use to build back their reputation and regain the consumer base they lost when this issue started. With the large social media platforms Nike has, They are able to show the campaigns that they do and the causes that they believe in. Toms being a smaller company compared to Nike, do so much more for the community- they have many corporate social responsibility programs. Nike stillShow MoreRelatedNike Business Analysis Essay1378 Words à |à 6 Pagesleading athletic brand in the world, much of Nikeââ¬â¢s success can be attributed to its shrewd marketing strategy. As reported in its 2009-2010 Annual report, because NIKE is a consumer products company, ââ¬Å"the relative popularity of various sports and fitness activities and changing design trends affect the demand for our productsâ⬠. Therefore, Nike must ââ¬Å"respond to trends and shifts in consumer preferences by adjusting the mix of existing product offerings, developing new products, styles and categories,Read MoreThe Sustainability Strategy of Nike Company Essay2748 Words à |à 11 PagesIntroduction and the objective of the study Nike is one of the biggest footwear and apparel manufacturing companies in the word. The company came into existence in 1964 by Bill Boweman and Phil Knight and named it as the Blue Ribbon Sports. The company changed the name to Nike, which is Greek word meaning victory, in 1972 after producing a good brand of shoes that became popular among the athletes (NIKE, Inc., 2001). Since then, the company has been successful, dominating the world market of athleticRead MoreEssay on Against Sweatshops1143 Words à |à 5 Pagesfactories have little in common with sweatshops in the original sense, detractors describe them as such and claim that there are negative environmental and health impacts (such as pollution and birth defects, respectively) on workers and the local community. Various groups support or embody the anti-sweatshop movement today. The National Labor Committee brought sweatshops into the mainstream media in the 1990s when it exposed the use of sweatshop and child labor to sew Kathie Lee Giffords Wal-MartRead MoreNike Intergrated Marketing Communication Plan3554 Words à |à 15 PagesIntegrated Marketing Communication Plan Nike Running Shoes I. Background Nike Incorporated, the leading innovator in athletic apparel and accessories, traces its roots to the University of Oregon track and field team of the early 1950ââ¬â¢s. The teamââ¬â¢s coach was determined to give his athletes a competitive advantage by always finding the newest and most efficient gear, and began designing and producing sneakers with very limited resources. After twenty-one years of creative turmoil and a superficialRead MoreThe Nature Of Modern Corporations1351 Words à |à 6 PagesNorth American corporations such as Nike Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and Sears Co and the increasing awareness of the harm many of these corporations are causing both locally and nationally. The Corporation pleads itââ¬â¢s viewers to recognize lack of social responsibility, and hold modern corporationââ¬â¢s accountable for their actions (Bansal). Noam Chomsky describes the corporation as designed by law to be only concerned for their stock holder as opposed to the community it serves (The Corporation). As corporationsRead MoreNike Strategy Analysis12215 Words à |à 49 Pagesp.30 Strategic Planâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦..p.33 Conclusionâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦...p.38 LIST OF EXHIBITS 1. Sales Trends Graphâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦p.5 2. Net Income Trends Graphâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.p.5 3. Nike Board of Directors Tableâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦...p.11 4. Table of Key Financial Ratiosâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦...p.22 5. Net Income Trend Graphâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.â⬠¦..p.24 6. Primary Strategic Match Position Chartâ⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.Read MoreStrategic Analysis of Nike8813 Words à |à 36 Pages------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS 1. Introduction 4 2.1. Vision amp; Mission 4 2.2. Company Portfolio 4 2.3. Nike Value Chain 6 2. Environment Analysis 3.4. Remote Environment Scan 7 3.5. Industry Environment Scan 10 3.6. Business Environment Analysis 11 Read MoreStrategic Analysis of Nike Inc12147 Words à |à 49 PagesPositionÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦.p.30 Strategic PlanÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦..p.33 ConclusionÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦...p.38 LIST OF EXHIBITS Sales Trends GraphÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦p.5 Net Income Trends GraphÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦.p.5 Nike Board of Directors TableÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦...p.11 Table of Key Financial RatiosÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦...p.22 Net Income Trend GraphÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦.Ãâ¦..p.24 Primary Strategic Match Position ChartÃâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦Ãâ¦..p.30 IndustryRead MoreWhat Is Csr? to What Extent Is There a Business Case for Csr?2114 Words à |à 9 Pagesmeaning of what is CSR. As McWilliams, Siegel and Wright (2006) believed, CSR refers to the enterprise bears legal responsibility to the shareholders and make profits at the same time. Furthermore, it has to be responsible for employees, consumers, community and environment. With the economic and social progress, the enterprise is not only responsible for profit, but also to the environment, and bearing corresponding social responsibility. For these reasons, it is argued that first of all, the enterprisesRead MoreBusiness Ethics of Nike Inc.5528 Words à |à 23 Pageshas various responsibilities to look upon to, such as to shareholders, employees and the community. Therefore, by embracing this positive concept of ethics as part of the business operation, it will ensure the business is in conducive to success, develop and profitability for the long term wise. In this report, based on the requirement given, I have chosen Nike Inc. as the topic of the discussion. Nike Inc. is the world leading company merchant of athletic shoes, sportswear and sports gear based
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Use Of Magic, Spells, Creatures And Magical Devices
Throughout the Harry Potter series you are introduced to many forms of magic, spells, creatures and magical devices. One of the very first devices used in the series appears in the first book and is one of the main components to the book and a driving role in the plot even giving the book a title. That device is the Philosopherââ¬â¢s stone, also known as the Sorcererââ¬â¢s stone. An extraordinary alchemist in the wizarding world and long-time friend of Albus Dumbledore, Nicolas Flame, created the stone. The stone is used to create the Elixir of Life potion. When someone drinks the Elixir of Life their life is extended however long they want as long as they keep taking the potion before its effects wear off. The potion can also reincarnate a deadâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦They include: Hagridââ¬â¢s three-headed dog which protected the trap door to the chamber; Devilââ¬â¢s snare created by Professor Sprout; flying keys that were charmed by Flitwick; Professor McGonagall ââ¬â¢s life-size game of chess; the Mirror of Erised, which was put there by Dumbledore; Snipeââ¬â¢s potion riddle; and the troll which attacks Hermione in the bathroom brought in by Professor Quirrell. All seven creatures or enchantments work to protect the stone from Voldemort. However, throughout the year, Harry, Hermione, and Ron become suspicious of Snape and think that he is going to try and steal the treasured stone. Acting on their suspicions the three friends get past the seven complications Harry ends up having to duel Lord Voldemort and Professor Quirrell, who Voldemort was actually using to get to the stone. Harry defeats them both, Quirrellââ¬â¢s life is lost and Lord Voldemort is diminished from this world again. After the battle Dumbledore and Nicolas Flamel decide to destroy the stone so that Voldemort could not get ahold of it at a later date. Since the stone is what was keeping Nicolas Flamel and his wife alive, they both ended up dying with the destructio n of the stone. Like many other aspects of the Potter series, the Philosopherââ¬â¢s Stone has many political links. The most evident display of political styles seen in the stone is perfectionism. The stoneââ¬â¢s main uses are for
Monday, December 9, 2019
Sunliner Monte Carlo
Questions: 1. What are the key features of the Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan? 2. How do you rate the Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan? 3. What are your desired goals? 4. What is your planning for the same? 5. How much are you investing to capitalize on the set target? 6. What all will be the changes in coming future? 7. What are your expectations from the market with these changes? 8. Do you have any technique to mitigate the loss if so happens in the coming future with the proposed plan? Answer: 1. The Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan is a motorhomes flagship model range that has created a buzz in the recent past in Melbourne due to the striking features they have. The campervan offers a variety of exclusive and stylish layouts hat are based on the Iveco and Isuzu chassis. This motorhome is built with the fiberglass composite Thermo Tough structure that is nicely molded at the rear ends and the front. It offers a single slide-out behind the cabin of the driver. The roof mounted side bars are very interesting whose main reason can be related to aesthetics. Seitz double glazed acrylic windows provide natural light and enable air flow at the time of driving. One of the deluxe features is the outdoor slide-out kitchen that is fully equipped. It provides all the essentials for relaxing. One can find a number of external storage apart from the kitchen bins placed externally. Coming to the weight it can withstand maximally, the motorhome has a maximum load capacity 1500 kilograms. It can thus be stated that the capacity of the motorhome is quite generous. However, it may lead to carrying of unnecessary gear at times (sunliner.com.au 2017). 2. The Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan has an average rating of 3 out of 5 from user review (productreview.com.au. 2017). Some of the reviews have been very positive response and has praised the Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan to a great extent. The good rating is due to the comforts of home, well-built structure. The team at Sunliner Monte Carlo Campervan has been helpful, and their readiness to help out users has earned them the good reputation. However, some of the disadvantages of the campervan have been identified as electrical teething issues and inappropriate fittings that have contributed towards the low rating. 3. The desired goal is to make the perfect vehicle for adventurers to travel across the country. The objective of this high-class campervan is to provide the users with a fine experience through a provision for personalizing it as per the individual needs (Imotorhome.com.au 2013). 4. The company plans to incorporate all the latest features in this motorhomes through better craftsmanship, innovation and fine finish. The key concern in this regard would be to maintain a proper balance between robustness and comfort as both are required at an equal level when one is traveling. Customer reviews would be considered while bringing in these changes as it is their needs that are to be addressed (australianmotorhomes.com.au 2017). 5. The company plans to make a high investment for implementing all possible technologies for enhancing the customer experience in comparison to the present situation (iMotorhome 2016). 6. Certain changes are expected to be emerging in the functioning and style of the campervans. The main aspects that are to face changes include the driver seat, capacity to carry luggage and other means of increasing living free space within the van (iMotorhome 2016). 7. It is expected that the advancements proposed would increase the sales of the products and give a tough competition for securing the top position in its category amongst other competitors (iMotorhome 2016). 8. There is an absence of a strong strategy for mitigation of the loss in case such situation is faced in the near future as it is hoped that positive response would come out of the proposed plan (iMotorhome 2016). References iMotorhome, 2016.iMotorhome, [online] (93). Available at: https://issuu.com/imotorhome/docs/issue_93_imotorhome_emagazine_-_16_ [Accessed 18 Jan. 2017]. australianmotorhomes.com.au. 2017.Sunliner Motorhomes. [online] Available at: https://www.australianmotorhomes.com.au/rv-manufacturers/sunliner-motorhomes [Accessed 18 Jan. 2017]. Imotorhome.com.au. 2013.Sunliner Monte Carlo. [online] Available at: https://www.imotorhome.com.au/app-articles/sunliner-monte-carlo [Accessed 18 Jan. 2017]. ProductReview.com.au. 2017.Sunliner Monte Carlo. [online] Available at: https://www.productreview.com.au/p/sunliner-monte-carlo.html [Accessed 18 Jan. 2017]. Sunliner.com.au. 2017.MONTE CARLO Sunliner Monte Carlo the best luxury motor home in Australia - Sunliner RV. [online] Available at: https://www.sunliner.com.au/our-range/motorhomes/monte-carlo [Accessed 18 Jan. 2017].
Sunday, December 1, 2019
The Book That I Chose To Read Is The Pits By Lesley Howarth. This Bo E
The book that I chose to read is ?The Pits? by Lesley Howarth. This book is about the ghost of a Caveman who is living with an Archaeologist and his daughter. The Archaeologist is studying the time and place where the caveman once lived. The Archaeologist's daughter found a man in the ice that was one of the caveman's friends. In this story, the Caveman is remembering what his life was like back when he was living and he tells the life story of his friend whose body they discovered. The Caveman's name is Broddy Brodson and he had three sisters. Broddy was a member of a tribe called the Axes. Broddy lived with his family on a plateau and he had to provide for his family because his father had basically gone crazy. Broddy's mother was sick with gang green in her leg. She could not move very well so there was no way that she could collect food for the family. The place where they lived was called Mended Vision, this was because there was a magical water there that could instantly heal any sight problems. One day Broddy accidentally stole something form one of his friends and he could not explain to him what happened. Broddy was ashamed, so he ran and joined a rebel tribe called the Pits. They called themselves the Pits because they lived in the sand pits down by a lake. The sand pits originally belonged to the Axes, but the Pits stole them. Therefore, the Pits And the Axes were at war. The sand pits was a crucial area because they were an abundant source of food and water. Soon after Broddy joined the Pits. his mother died and he went back to the Axes to help support his family. While he was gone, his friend that he had accidentally stolen from, Argos, had been taking care of his family. The winter began to get very harsh, and after a battle with the Pits, Broddy decided to take his family and take them over a mountain. Climbing the mountain had always been a dream of Broddy's because he thaught that there would be a better life on the other side. Broddy's friend Arf had gotten wounded in the last battle and he died while climbing the mountain. This was the body that the Archaeologist's daughter had discovered. I chose to discuss the characters in my story. The main character, Broddy, was a brave and strong young boy who went through many tough times in his lifetime. Broddy was forced to take care of his family at a very young age because of his mother's illness and his father was strung out on birch gum, a kind of harmful tobacco. One day broddy discovered a stash of valuables and he traded them for some other things without knowing they belonged to his friend Argos. When Argos found out that Broddy stole them, he got very angry and that's when Broddy left his tribe. The Axes taught Broddy to not care about anyone else but himself. It was hard for Broddy to be a part of the Pits, especially since they were at war with his home tribe. Things were never the same between Broddy and Argos even after Broddy returned to the Axes. I did not agree with Broddy's decision to join the Pits, I think he should have tried to explain to Argos what had happened with his possessions. Argos was a very big and strong character who was sort of like a big brother to Broddy's family. Argos was also a member of the Axes. He was a very good leader and even went hunting in the extreme winter to find food for Broddy and his family. The only thing I did not like about Argos was that he never really gave Broddy a chance to fully explain what had happened with the items he found that belonged to Argos. Another character was Arf who portrayed as an unintelligent ogre. Arf was not really part of the Axes because the Axes did not want him in their tribe. They did allow him to become part of their tribe when he became friends with the Pits because they wanted him to spy on the Pits. Arf was accepted more as the story went on and especially after they discovered that he had some sort of Psychic ability. There were two important characters that were sort of
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