Everyone has different ways of spending his or her free time. As for me, I usually do reading when I have free time. Most of the time, I read alone. I think because of through reading, I can find out how beautiful this discover the beauty of the world. is.

     When I was young, my parents were always busy working.; Therefore, they bought me a lot of books to keep me company accompany me. Through reading, I have made friends with the Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, and so on. Since then, reading is has become an important part of my life. Books, magazines, or newspaper are very handy to carry around with. The smallness of sizes and the lightweights of reading materials made it very convenient for me to put them into my handbag.  so various that I can pick up any size of them with me at anytime. Besides, Moreover, I can read whenever and wherever I choose to. at anytime, Even just a shred during an interval of time, like waiting for a bus or at break time  at  in school or at work.; Some people even use time to read while they are in the toilets. In short, I can enjoy reading no matter when or where.

     In addition to the convenience, reading also enriches my life, brings gives me a lot of fun, and releases me from the my pressures of modern living. I live in Taiwan and I'm an elementary school teacher. While reading books on of travel, like “Lonely Planet” for example, I would got to know what about other countries are like and what their cultures and customs too. ; also, I can also get to would know about other peoples' stories through reading their biographies. Besides, while reading, When I am immersed in a novel for example, I share can experience the same feelings, such as excitement, sadness and happiness, with the characters in the books. I went to the Hogwarts with Harry Potter, fell in love with Romeo and Juliet, and decoded secret ancient codes with The Da Vinci Code; all of which brought me enormous pleasure. such a good time. With Through reading, I can forget all about this material set aside all the cares of this material world and just dive into the world books provide. Reading relieves me from the burdens of the life, and serves as an outlet for my frustrations.

     I usually do reading alone when I have free time. Reading alone doesn't make me antisocial.  mean that I don't like to read with others., It is just because most of time, I'm I happen to be alone when I have free time. In short, doing reading when I'm free can broaden my horizons, mind make me happy, and help me relax.


After Correction

     Everyone has different ways of spending his or her free time. As for me, I usually do reading when I have free time. Most of the time, I read alone. I think through reading, I can discover the beauty of the world. 

     When I was young, my parents were always busy working. Therefore, they bought me a lot of books to keep me company. Through reading, I have made friends with the Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, and so on. Since then, reading has become an important part of my life. Books, magazines or newspaper are very handy to carry around with. The smallness of size and the lightweight of reading materials made it very convenient for me to put them into my handbag. Moreover, I can read whenever and wherever I choose to. Even during an interval of time, like waiting for a bus or at break time in school or at work. Some people even read while they are in the toilets. In short, I can enjoy reading no matter when or where.

     In addition to the convenience, reading also enriches my life, gives me a lot of fun, and releases me from the pressures of modern living. I live in Taiwan and I'm an elementary school teacher. While reading books on travel, like “Lonely Planet” for example, I got to know about other countries and their cultures and customs too. I can also get to know about other peoples' stories through their biographies. When I am immersed in a novel for example, I can experience the same feelings, such as excitement, sadness and happiness, with the characters in the books. I went to the Hogwarts with Harry Potter, fell in love with Romeo and Juliet, and decoded secret ancient codes with The Da Vinci Code; all of which brought me enormous pleasure. Through reading, I can set aside all the cares of this material world and just dive into the world books provide. Reading relieves me from the burdens of life, and serves as an outlet for my frustrations.

     I usually do reading alone when I have free time. Reading alone doesn't make me anti-social. It is just because most of time, I happen to be alone when I have free time. In short, doing reading when I'm free can broaden my horizons, make me happy, and help me relax.

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     Everyone has different ways of spending his or her free time. As for me, I usually do reading when I have free time. Most of the time,(“the” is necessary here) I read alone. I think because of (You are not wrong, but I just thought “through” is a better word) through reading, I can find out how beautiful this (“discover” is a much more emotional word than “find out”. “Beauty of the world” sounds better) discover the beauty of the world. is.

     When I was young, my parents were always (emphasize “always” to give it a stronger feel) busy working.; Therefore, they bought me a lot of (“a lot of” gives tells the reader more than just buying “books”) books to keep me company (You are not wrong, but try “keeping me company” as a variation) accompany me. Through reading, I have (“have made”, “have eaten”, “have taken”) made friends with the Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Red Riding (Don't forget the “Riding”) Hood, and so on. Since then, reading is has become (“Has become” stresses the fact that it was never before) an important part of my life. Books, magazines, (No “,” when you have the “or”) or newspaper are very handy to carry around with. (emphasize that you want to “carry them around”) The smallness of sizes and the lightweights (“sizes and weights” is not wrong, but sounds like an expression used in your science books) of reading materials made it very convenient for me to put them into my handbag. (Make your description more graphic, like “putting in your handbag” so the reader will try to picture or imagine what you are doing) so various that I can pick up any size of them with me at anytime. Besides, Moreover, (meaning besides) I can read whenever and wherever (meaning anytime and anywhere) I choose to. at anytime, Even just a shred during an interval (Not “shred of time” but “interval of time”) of time, like waiting for a bus or at break time  at  in school or at work.; Some people even use time to read while they are in the toilets. In short, I can enjoy reading no matter when or where.

     In addition to the convenience, reading also (“also” because it is an additional point you are making) enriches my life, brings gives (“bring” is not wrong.) me a lot of fun, and releases me from the my pressures of modern living.(Pressure from what? Why not tell the reader it is from modern living) I live in Taiwan and I'm an elementary school teacher. While reading books on of travel, like “Lonely Planet” for example (“Lonely Planet” is a popular book about travel), I would got to know what about other countries are like and what their cultures and customs too. ; also, I can also get to (“get to know” as in trying or attempting to find out about something) would know about other peoples' stories through reading their biographies. Besides, while reading, When I am immersed (“immersed” as in very indulged or very focused in doing something) in a novel (Novel, why not tell what you are reading) for example, I share can experience (“share's is alright, but experience is a feeling of been into something physically. A more powerful way to describe your feelings) the same feelings, such as excitement, sadness and happiness, with the characters in the books. I went to the Hogwarts with Harry Potter, fell in love with Romeo and Juliet, and decoded secret ancient codes with The Da Vinci Code; all of which brought me enormous pleasure.(“enormous” means “big or huge”) such a good time. With Through reading, I can forget all about this material set aside all the cares of this material (or all the woes of this world. Meaning the worries or concerns) world and just dive into the world books provide. Reading relieves me from the burdens of the life, and serves as an outlet for my frustrations.(An “outlet” is a “channel” and in this context, it means to vent your anger, or frustrations)

     I usually do reading alone when I have free time. Reading alone doesn't make me antisocial.(“Antisocial” means not wanting to be around people or doing things that others disapprove of, socially)  mean that I don't like to read with others., It is just because most of time, I'm I happen to be (“Happen to be” means “by chance” like “I happened to see him at the department store) alone when I have free time. In short, doing reading when I'm free can broaden my horizons, (Your “horizons” are the things you know, or your knowledge base, so to speak) mind make me happy, and help me relax.

     In many families, the parents have laid out specific plans for their children's lives and careers. As for me, my parents didn't have specific plans for me, but although they did have some expectations for my future since I was young. They would like envisioned me working to get a job in the civil service, government or as a teacher. In my parents' mind point of view, they thought the best choice for my future career is a job one with a steady stable salary.

     Now I am an elementary school teacher. You might think that I have lived up to followed my parents' expectations somehow.; However, nothing could be further from the truth. the thing is not like what you think. Being a teacher is my a choice of my own. Consequently, As such, I don't think that doubt I will switch to another line of work anytime in the future.

I don't think that anyone should follow their parents' or other people's plans for their own lives and careers. First, people are unique individuals not robots. People have their own characteristics and personalities and they respond differently to any given make different choices even encountering the same event. Even though parents know their kids well, but it's still impossible that parents can for them to predict exactly read every thought and feeling that their kids have. It's not practical for parents to make critical decisions make specific plans for their children's future lives and careers. Besides, to children, it's painful for children to follow some plans that really don't suit are not suitable for them. As being my parents' Being a daughter myself, daughter, if I had been discouraged from been a teacher by my parents, really disfavored to be a teacher, I would have felt totally miserable. I would torture with be unforgiving to my parents for missing out on my ambition. expectations and my true desire.

Second, what we plans for may never materialize due to ever changing circumstances. never keep up with changes. For example, in Taiwan, it's extremely difficult to be a government accredited formal teacher now, as compared to while there was no telling ten years ago. Moreover, some industries popular many years ago may be dying out. not so popular as before; whereas not everyone could foresee how this happen. This is a phenomenon that is beyond prediction. If children don't design are not given the freedom to decide their future by themselves, and just followed their parents wishes blindly, they may blame their later failures in life on unfair future to their parents.

Third, if children just follow their parents' plans without thinking through, on the other hand, they may become overly dependent on their parents. They will feel that they have given up control over their own lives. don't make choices by themselves; therefore,As a result, they don't have to be responsible will hold no responsibilities to the choices that are not of their own making. Gradually, As time goes by, children may begin to lose will be losing the ability of be independent.

I think that it's I am lucky for me that I can to be able to make my own choices with regards to my own about the career. Although my parents did have some expectations on for me, they never forced me to accept their beliefs. follow their plan. In summary my points, I don't think that children should follow their parents' plans for them because we have our own ideas about our future. we can always do what our parents ask us to do; Even if we do so, one day, someday, we may still end up being too reliant possibly rely everything on our parents without thinking by ourselves., or Worse, we may accuse our parents of ruining our future. their improper plans for us. I think that parents and children should discuss with their children about something as important as their future, together with them.

After Correction

In many families, parents have laid out specific plans for their children's lives and careers. As for me, my parents didn't have specific plans for me, although they did have some expectations for my future since I was young. They envisioned me working in the civil service, or as a teacher. In my parents' mind, they thought the best choice for my future career is one with a stable salary.

     Now I am an elementary school teacher. You might think that I have lived up to my parents' expectations somehow. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Being a teacher is a choice of my own. As such, I doubt I will switch to another line of work anytime in the future.

I don't think anyone should follow their parents' or other people's plans for their own lives and careers. First, people are unique individuals. People have their own characteristics and personalities and they respond differently to any given event. Even though parents know their kids well, it's still impossible for them to read every thought and feeling that their kids have. It's not practical for parents to make critical decisions for their children's future lives and careers. Besides, it's painful for children to follow plans that are not suitable for them. Being a daughter myself, if I had been discouraged from been a teacher by my parents, I would have felt totally miserable. I would be unforgiving to my parents for missing out on my ambition.

Second, what we plan for may never materialize due to ever changing circumstances. For example, in Taiwan, it's extremely difficult to be a government accredited teacher now, as compared to ten years ago. Moreover, some industries popular many years ago may be dying out. This is a phenomenon that is beyond prediction. If children are not given the freedom to decide their future by themselves, and just followed their parents wishes blindly, they may blame their later failures in life on their parents.

Third, if children just follow their parents' plans without thinking through, they may become overly dependent on their parents. They will feel that they have given up control over their own lives. As a result, they will hold no responsibilities to the choices that are not of their own making. As time goes by, children may begin to lose the ability of be independent.

I think I am lucky to be able to make my own choices with regards to my own career. Although my parents did have some expectations for me, they never forced me to accept their beliefs. In summary I don't think that children should follow their parents' plans for them because we have our own ideas about our future. Even if we do so, someday, we may still end up being too reliant on our parents without thinking by ourselves. Worse, we may accuse our parents of ruining our future. I think that parents should discuss with their children about something as important as their future, together with them.

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     In many families, the parents have laid out (Laid out means to plan in advance) specific plans for their children's lives and careers. As for me, my parents didn't have specific plans for me, but although (although is better than but) they did have some expectations for my future since I was young. They would like envisioned (“envision” means to try to imagine and see into the future) me working to get a job in the civil service, ("Civil service" means working for the government) government or as a teacher. In my parents' mind ("Mind" refers to their thoughts) point of view, they thought the best choice for my future career is a job one with a steady stable salary. (“Stable” means always the same, no ups and downs)

     Now I am an elementary school teacher. You might think that I have lived up to (“live up to” means “not to disappoint”) followed my parents' expectations somehow.; However, nothing could be further from the truth. ("Further than the truth" means "not exactly the way things really are) the thing is not like what you think. Being a teacher is my a choice of my own. Consequently, As such,(“Consequently” is too serous a word to use.) I don't think that doubt I will switch to another line of work anytime (We do not discount any possibilities about the future, so “anytime soon” means the “near future”) in the future.

I don't think that anyone should follow their parents' or other people's plans for their own lives and careers. First, people are unique individuals (unique meaning “one and only”) not robots. People have their own characteristics and personalities and they respond (react) differently to any given make different choices even encountering the same event. Even though parents know their kids well, but (When you use “even”, don't use “but”) it's still impossible that parents can for them to predict exactly read every thought and feeling that their kids have. It's not practical for parents to make critical (Important, major) decisions make specific plans for their children's future lives and careers. Besides, to children, it's painful for children to follow some plans that really don't suit are not suitable for them. As being my parents' Being a daughter myself, daughter, if I had been discouraged (To tell someone not to do something) from been a teacher by my parents, really disfavored to be a teacher, I would have felt totally miserable. I would torture with be unforgiving to my parents for missing out on my ambition. (“ambition” is the things you plan for your future, or what you want to be). expectations and my true desire.

Second, what we plans for may never materialize (Meaning “Take place” or “Happen”) due to ever changing circumstances.(As in situations or state of affairs) never keep up with changes. For example, in Taiwan, it's extremely difficult to be a government accredited (Meaning “approved”) formal teacher now, as compared to while there was no telling ten years ago. Moreover, some industries popular many years ago may be dying out.(Meaning “dwindling” or “disappearing”) not so popular as before; whereas not everyone could foresee how this happen. This is a phenomenon (Happening, event) that is beyond (Forecast) prediction. If children don't design are not given the freedom to decide their future by themselves, and just followed their parents wishes blindly,(‘Blindly” means “without asking” or “thorough think-through) they may blame their later failures in life on unfair future to their parents.

Third, if children just follow their parents' plans without thinking through, on the other hand, they may become overly (“depend is okay,as we all do at some point in our lives. However, overly dependent is bad) dependent on their parents. They will feel that they have given up control over their own lives. don't make choices by themselves; therefore, As a result, they don't have to be responsible will hold no responsibilities to the choices that are not of their own making. Gradually, As time goes by, (As time goes, or over time) children may begin to lose will be losing the ability of be independent.

I think that it's I am lucky for me that I can to be able to make my own choices with regards to my own about the career. Although my parents did have some expectations on for me, they never forced me to accept their beliefs.(“Beliefs” are “opinions” or “convictions”, as personal as one's fingerprints)  follow their plan. In summary (or “In short”) my points, I don't think that children should follow their parents' plans for them because we have our own ideas about our future. we can always do what our parents ask us to do; Even if we do so, one day, someday, we may still end up (“end up” means “resulting in”) being too reliant (from the word “rely”)  possibly rely everything on our parents without thinking by ourselves., or Worse, we may accuse our parents of ruining (“destroying” or “damaging”) our future. their improper plans for us. I think that parents and children should discuss with their children about something as important as their future, together with them.

英語作文 3 : Turning Down a Request

Topic: How do you behave when you are asked to do something you don’t want to do? How can you be honest without hurting someone’s feelings? How have you handled this type of situation in the past? Should you have done something differently?
　

     Turning someone’s requests down is not easy because we are afraid of hurting our to hurt the relationships with them, or others’ their feelings. For me, Personally, I would be obligated like to do everything for help others given the if only I have spare time and the ability, and on the grounds that it is not immoral to do so.  I’m able to do it, and it’s a legal thing. However, sometimes I’ve been I’m asked to do things that are beyond my capabilities, I don’t enable to do, that I can’t squeeze into my schedule, or my availability of time, or that even against my sense of ethnics .are not right to do.

     When I was a fifth-grade elementary school student, I was very happy to go to school every day for because the boy I admired most in the class just sat right beside me. We seldom talked to each other because I was too shy to talk to him. One day before the mid-term exam, he took the initiative to talk to me ed to me actively. I was deadly noticeably surprised and excited. He asked me about how much I had prepared I was for the mid-term exam. I told him confidently proudly that I was very well prepared almost ready for the exam. Then, he asked me if I would let him see my answer sheets on the day of the mid-term exam. After I realized his motives fingering out his plan, I felt disgusted was shocked and confused. I didn’t know what to I should do.;Should I help him? to “help” him, or not to “help” him. The question bothered me all day and all night long. In the end, my mother sensed found my unusual behavior and asked me what happened. I couldn’t help but telling told her the whole story event. My mother told advised me that I should turn down some requests that are beyond my ability to handle, that I have no time to handle,. I can’t be able to do, that I’m not free to do, and that, the most importantly, it is morally wrong to do so., it’s not right to do. If the people those who make the requests can’t respect my considerations, they should reflect upon themselves. Finally, I made up my mind to tell the boy that I could not help him to cheat. on such a cheating thing. As expected, he got became furious and refused to talk to me again. ; However, I felt relieved due to doing because I have made the right decision, and my conscience is clear.

     Because of This event has taught me a I learned a lesson. Saying “No” is very difficult, but sometimes very necessary. essential. Until Even to this day, now, at on some special occasions, I still feel anxious have apprehensions about how to saying “No” to some requests. , but However, I know that doing the right thing making a good decision will make me feel better. Give me the peace of mind.
　

After Correction

Turning someone’s requests down is not easy because we are afraid of hurting our relationships with them, or their feelings. Personally, I would be obligated to help others given the spare time and the ability, and on the grounds that it is not immoral to do so. However, sometimes I’ve been asked to do things that are beyond my capabilities, or my availability of time, or that even against my sense of ethnics.

     When I was a fifth-grade elementary school student, I was very happy to go to school every day because the boy I admired most in the class sat right beside me. We seldom talked to each other because I was too shy to talk to him. One day before the mid-term exam, he took the initiative to talk to me. I was noticeably surprised and excited. He asked me how prepared I was for the mid-term exam. I told him confidently that I was very well prepared for the exam. Then, he asked me if I would let him see my answer sheets on the day of the mid-term exam. After I realized his motives I felt disgusted and confused. I didn’t know what to do. Should I help him? The question bothered me day and night. In the end, my mother sensed my unusual behavior and asked me what happened. I couldn’t help but told her the whole story My mother advised me that I should turn down requests that are beyond my ability to handle, that I have no time to handle. and most importantly, it is morally wrong to do so. If those who make the requests can’t respect my considerations, they should reflect upon themselves. Finally, I made up my mind to tell the boy that I could not help him to cheat. As expected, he became furious and refused to talk to me again. However, I felt relieved because I have made the right decision, and my conscience is clear.

     This event has taught me a lesson. Saying “No” is very difficult, but sometimes very necessary. Even to this day, on some special occasions, I still have apprehensions about saying “No” to some requests. However, I know that doing the right thing will give me the peace of mind.

Corrected and Explained

Turning someone’s requests down is not easy because we are afraid of hurting our (You are not wrong when using “to hurt”. However, “of hurting” is better. “hurting” has a continuous meaning) to hurt the relationships with them,(“them” tells of “who” in a better way than “other’s”) or others’ their feelings. For me, Personally, (“personally” means “as far as I am concern” or “from my personal opinion”) I would be obligated (“obligated” means “obligued”, and it means a feeling that you owe someone a favor that you need to return it) like to do everything for (“do everything” is an exaggeration. Nobody would actually “do everything” for anyone.) help others given the (“given the” means “If I have…”. Example: “Given the time and money, I would travel around the world”)  if only I have spare time and the ability,(“ability” is the capability to do something) and on the grounds (“on the ground that” means “provided” or “unless”) that it is not immoral (“immoral” means “unethical” or something against our conscience) to do so.  I’m able to do it, and it’s a legal thing. However, sometimes I’ve been (Not “I’m” but “I’ve been” because you want to say that it has happened to you before) I’m asked to do things that are beyond my capabilities,(“Beyond” means “exceeding” or “over and above”) I don’t enable to do, that I can’t squeeze into my schedule, or my availability (“availability” means “having”. Example:”Availiability of time and money.” “ Is this seat available”) of time, or that even against my sense of ethnics .are not right to do. (“against … of ethics” means not following what you feel is morally right)

     When I was a fifth-grade elementary school student, I was very happy to go to school every day for because (You are not wrong. “Because” is better) the boy I admired most in the class just sat right (“right next” is better than “just next” because it gives the feeling that he is “very, very” next to you) (Example: ”He was standing right there, before my eyes!) beside me. We seldom talked to each other because I was too shy to talk to him. One day before the mid-term exam, he took the initiative (“taking the initiative” means “making the first move”) to talk to me. ed to me actively.(“talk to me actively” is very wrong) I was deadly (“Noticably” means “obviously” or “written all over your face”) (“deadly” is not wrong, but an exaggeration) noticeably surprised and excited. He asked me about how much I had prepared I was for the mid-term exam. I told him confidently (I guess you were not “proud” but “confident”) proudly that I was very well prepared almost ready (You are not wrong again, just “well prepared” is better) for the exam. Then, he asked me if I would let him see my answer sheets on the day of the mid-term exam. After I realized his motives (“motives” means “real intentions”. Used usually in a bad way. Example: “I knew he had some motives when he bought me that gift) fingering out his plan, I felt disgusted (“disgusted” is a feeling of “shamefulness”) was shocked and confused. I didn’t know what to I should do.;Should I help him? to “help” him, or not to “help” him. The question bothered me all day and all night long.(“all day and night” is better) In the end, my mother sensed (“sense” means to “feel” or to know something without having been told, just by observation) found my unusual behavior and asked me what happened. I couldn’t help but telling told her the whole story (It was more a story than an event. An accident was an event. A wedding anniversary was an event. An election was an event. Events have more important meanings) event. My mother told advised me that I should turn down some requests that are beyond my ability to handle, that I have no time to handle,.(Same as before) I can’t be able to do, that I’m not free to do, and that, the most importantly, it is morally wrong to do so., it’s not right to do. If the people those who make the requests can’t respect my considerations, they should reflect upon (“upon” is used along with “reflect”. ) themselves. Finally, I made up (You need an “up” here) my mind to tell the boy that I could not help him to cheat.(“cheat” is to get something by unfair means) on such a cheating thing. As expected, he got became furious and refused to talk to me again. ; However, I felt relieved due to doing because I have made (You “mad” a decision. Not “do” a decision) the right decision, and my conscience is clear. (“conscience is clear” means問心無愧)

     Because of This event has taught me a I learned a (“taught me a lesson” is better) lesson. Saying “No” is very difficult, but sometimes very necessary. (“essential” means “basic” as the essentials of daily living) essential. Until Even to this day (“even to this day” means “even up to now”), now, at on some special occasions, I still feel anxious have apprehensions (“apprehension” means “reservations” or “a feeling of uneasiness”) about how to saying “No” to some requests. , but However, I know that doing the right thing making a good decision will make me feel better. Give me the peace of mind. (“peace of mind” means心安)