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Tiêu đề Has human harmed the Earth or made it a better place?
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Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity.. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live.. Secondly, human beings cause pollution to

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The Earth 'our home’ is a planet with a wide range of inhabitants This diversity

helps to maintain the balance of the life cycle on the Earth We humans have a

key role to play in maintaining this ecological system But today, even amidst

the huge cry from environmentalists, we seldom recognize the importance of

the environment Some of the changes on the Earth like deforestation are a

result of industrial and automobile emissions and nuclear activities They bear

testimony to our negligence towards the environment

Right from our school education we have been taught about the key role played

by the forests in maintaining the ecological balance Forests attribute to release

of oxygen and absorb the toxic carbon dioxide exhaled by the humans Thus the

forests act as the natural recycling agents balancing the life on this planet

Deforestation has been taking place for many reasons like manufacture of paper

from wood pulp and timber, and for inhabitation by humans If this trend

continues there is no doubt that in the years to come the Earth will become a

dry planet

If deforestation is plundering the gift of God, the pollution of environment by

automobile and nuclear emissions is a man made menace Metropolitan cities

have been so congested that we are getting used to everyday traffic snarls

Though there has been a worldwide awareness in controlling the automobile

emissions in terms of imposing the emission norms on the automobile

manufacturers, there is still much left to be done One step could be to impose

the law, to get the vehicle owners check their vehicles for emission norms, once

in six months and obtain a valid test certificate

No one can deny the fact that nuclear emissions are more vulnerable to damage

the environment than any thing else But we are always at the threat of a nuke

war, despite the strong efforts of the international organizations like UN It is a

pity that most of the governing nations of the Un are the major threats with

nuclear weapons

Not but not least, the knowledge and the responsibility of safeguarding the

environment is seldom seen in the individuals The fact that all of us have been

taught about the importance of environment in our education system makes no

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Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity Others

feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live In my opinion,

human activity is damaging the Earth There are many reasons for my

perspective as follows

First, human activity causes many kinds of animals and plants to disappear

Today many species of living beings died out or near died out We only can see

some animals in the zoo because in nature they have disappeared Human

beings have been using their brains and machines to remake nature for many

thousands of years We use the habitats of animals and plants We eat their food

and eat them as food Because animals and plants cannot grow fast to satisfy

human beings, we cannot see them today If some animals are dangerous to us,

we kill them with our weapons If meats of some animals are delicious, we eat

them No animals can copy with human being

Secondly, human beings cause pollution to the Earth I remember when I was

young; I drank water from the river and stream Today we can only drink

bottled water bought from the market, because natural water is polluted by

human activities Air in some countries is polluted very badly, so many people

died of lung cancer I saw some reports that says in London people could not

see each other clearly in a short distance in the morning because of much

smoke and fog

Finally, population on the Earth exacerbate rapidly Human beings need more

food and shelters because of increased population More food and houses mean

more needs from the Earth Thus people need to cut more trees to build houses

People need to plant more vegetables and feed more cattle, so they demand

more lands from the nature Thus people are destroying more forests and

natural lands The living beings are losing their habitats

Take into account of all factors I think the earth is being harmed by human

activity Today we cannot breathe fresh air and drink natural water We have not

enough places to live We worry about our health because of pollution

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When it comes to what human activity made the Earth, tradition has human

activity that damaged the Earth Nevertheless, although human activity has

caused some damage to the earth, our Earth has certainly been turned into a

much more beautiful world than it was centuries ago

First of all, due to the development of human productivity made possible by

science and technology, we now enjoy living conditions that our ancestors

could never dreamed of Nowadays, we use machine to plant crops, use

synthetic fodder to feed livestock, use water conservancy project to generate

electric power and so on In term of substantive level, no other reasons in my

decision is more crucial than the one above

Furthermore, the use of machines has greatly improved our working conditions,

enabling us to enjoy more leisure and entertainment Tape recorder's invention

serves as a typical example They are small and have well sound quality We

can take it everywhere with us and the tape recorder has a valuable argument

that it enabled me to listen to my favorite music wherever I want in a variety of

different formats

Of course, it should be admitted that human activity has resulted in the

environmental crisis, which I believe we could overcome with the help of

science and technology The majority holds the opinion that human activity

carries lots of pollution, which made the air quality worse, and endangered

species increases everyday On the surface, these seem to be terrible However,

people are taking a fresh look at it that they can be improved sooner because of

science and technology development

In short, human activity makes the Earth develop It is difficult to imagine how

the world will be without human activity Similarly, a person who does not use

machine in peacetime that cannot get anything done Therefore, after pondering

this question on many occasions, I believe that human activity makes the Earth

better and beautiful and a great place to live!

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People have learned how to turn wild natural areas to farm land, how to exploit

minerals to adapt their needs, how to build roads and houses to expand their

territories People continuously improve their knowledge and develop

technologies to improve their lives It is undeniable that these activities of

human beings make their lives better than ever before Nevertheless, those

activities also cause side-effects to the Earth because of pollution, deforestation,

and exaggerated natural resource exploitation

Nowadays, pollution becomes one of the most concerned problems Because of

the increasingly expanded factories, the industrialized areas, the burning of

population etc, too much pollutant spills out everyday Consequently, all of

these things cause bad effect to the Earth The purity of atmosphere is reduced

seriously, the Earth is continuously warmed up, and ozone layer is holed

Additionally, forest 1s asking for help in desperation For last few decades, the

forest areas have been reduced to 50 percent because of human deforestation

Green forestland of the Earth can be compared to the lungs of human How

healthy you are if their your lungs are trespassed I am sure that you will get

more difficult with aspiration; as a result, your health will be affect badly From

this example, we can infer that how serious problem our Earth has to face with

I wonder how long it can endure

Researchers show that the natural means is limited, but today, they are

exploited so increasingly to adapt infinite human needs that someday, all

mineral can be ended up Because of serious pollution, alarming deforestation

and progressive mineral exploitation, the ecosystem becomes unbalance

Consequently a lot natural calamities happen each year such as flood,

hurricanes A lot wild living creatures are exposed to narrow place of shelter

and lacking foods For these reasons, the Earth will become unhealthy

In conclusion, the human beings harm the Earth Human beings as well as their

dear planet, the Earth, have been badly suffered by what caused by humans

themselves I hope that humans are soon aware of those problems so that they

can have suitable policies in order to not only improve their lives but also keep

and maintain the Earth fresh and green

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Although the quality of life has improved over the past decades due to new

technological advances but the damages made to the earth weigh more

Damages include increase in pollution and change in climatic patterns

Irreversible damage to earth can include depletion of natural resources

As the technology advances more factories are built These factories dispose

waste material into natural water, which could be harmful to aquatic life

Emissions from the factories and automobiles pollute the air, which we breathe

Nuclear waste and radiation from power plants are harmful to our health

There can be drastic changes in the climatic pattern due to the increase in the

carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, which is the main cause of global

warming Global warming would increase the temperature of earth and make it

inhospitable We are cutting more and more trees for furniture's, and wood

Trees purify the atmosphere by absorbing the carbon dioxide from the

atmosphere and releasing the oxygen Furthermore, the roots of tree hold the

soil and prevent floods

Resources of petroleum, oil, and minerals are not endless There is shortage of

water all over the world Once depleted of these resources, our life would be

difficult Killing elephants for their teeth, and other species for their furs disrupt

the food chain For example killing of carnivorous animals would cause

increase in the number of herbivores, which would consume more plants We

also depend on plants for food so there can be shortage of vegetables and

cereals for us

We should preserve the earth and respect all its valuable resources Pollution

and climatic changes can make earth inhospitable Our future would not be

good without sustainable development

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I oppose having a new high school built in my neighborhood Although I know

there's a real need for a new facility, I have to say that I don't want one built so

close to me I think it would cause a lot of problems

First of all, there are very few teenagers in this neighborhood, or in our

suburban subdivision, for that matter Most of the residents here are either

retired or are just starting out with young children This means that the kids

coming to the new high school wouldn't be walking to school They would

come on buses or would be driving to the school Either way, this would mean

a lot more traffic on our streets

In addition to the traffic on school days, there also would be traffic whenever

there was a sporting event, such as a basketball or football game, or activities at

the school Would there be enough parking in the school lot for everyone

attending those events? Probably not Consequently, those extra cars would end

up parking in our neighborhood

My neighbors and I would also be upset about the loss of the park, which is the

site that's been selected for the high school Mothers with young children gather

there every morning for their kids to play together People my age like to take a

walk after dinner On weekends, that park is a place for picnics and relaxation

We'd be sorry to lose our neighborhood park

I also have some concerns about all those young people being in our

neighborhood Would there be problems with drugs or fights? Could the school

district guarantee us that security would be apriority? These are concerns that I

don't think can be addressed sufficiently for me to support a new high school in

my neighborhood

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I support the plan of building a new high school in my community, as currently

there are no high schools in my community and the nearest one is almost three

miles away from the community

Students in my community have to travel a long distance either by any

available conveyance or independent transportation As all of them cannot

afford to have their own transport and the parents are also finding it difficult to

drop their children daily at the school that is far away from their work places

As the high school is far away and many children have to take either auto

rickshaws or buses, there is a traffic problem caused in the route during the

school days There are also potential dangers as the auto rickshaws tend to

transport more children than it can carry, therefore there 1s a risk of accidents

causing by these overcrowded autos

Also the land that was allocated for high school construction is being

encroached by private people Our community mostly consists of middle class

people, and they cannot afford to send their children on school buses and there

is a lot of time being wasted on transportation to the school Our community

consists of other facilities like a university and a hospital, but lacks a high

school It would also be comfortable for small children to go to the school if it

is made in our community and the parents would not worry about dropping off

their child at school

Finally the high school that is going to be built in the community can also

provide employment opportunities to college graduates who are unemployed in

the community and ready to take up the teaching profession In sum, I support

that a new high school should be built in my community

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Staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Some people prefer

to living in one place because they enjoy a harmonious relation with their

neighbors and environments While others prefer to moving from one place to

another because of various reasons, a better job, house, community, or even

climate Looking back to my education and looking forward to my future career,

I have been and will be moving a number of times But considering my

personality, I would rather live in one place when I am old

For a student, a good education opportunity is the most important concern

Students leave their homes for good university education Different schools

have different teaching styles It is very common for students to choose among

different schools to find a most suitable one I did pursue my bachelor's degree

far from my hometown, and I am pursuing my master degree at another

university, and would like to pursue a ph D abroad

Career development is another important issue In order to have a strong

experience and to get a fulfilling job, people would work in a number of

companies In different companies, we could experience different cultures and

ways of doing things The variety of people and culture will do much good to

our future career development

However, frankly speaking, I am not an aggressive person I would rather enjoy

my live in a stable pace When I am old and without the pressure to struggle for

a better job, I would prepare to stay in a peaceful and quiet place, where I could

chat with my old friends everyday

Taking into account all these factors, I would like to present myself such a

solution: To try a number of places for better education and job opportunities

when | am young; to stay in a peaceful place to enjoy live with my wife when |

am old

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Living in one place all your life may seem very convenient For my part, I am

inclined to believe that not everyone is born in the place that is best for him/her,

and thus one should take the chance and move to a place that is more suitable

For me at least, in this particular time of my development I find it better to stay

in a place for a while, and then move on, to another place However, as I would

grow old I do believe my opinions in this matter will modify

When I had decided for a career in art history, in a way, I had also chosen for a

life on the road I had always seen myself traveling from one place to another,

organizing an exhibition here and there, and moving from one university to the

next In the five years before I started my undergraduate education I had been

enrolled in four universities in three different countries At a first glance, such a

way of living seems really appealing It is always exciting to see new places,

and meet new people

Also the idea of moving in order to find a more interesting and challenging job

seems to be quite legitimate However, one needs to consider that not everyone

moves during his/her life because he/she wants to, but on the contrary because

he/she have to There are people that are running away from their pasts, or for

one reason or another they simply cannot stay in the place of their choice

Moreover, moving from here to there have disadvantages even for those who

enjoy moving Family and friends are often left behind Most likely, they miss

the places that they have left A piece of our soul remains in every place we

spend a considerable amount of time And what are we left with in the end?

Probably with nothing more than the pain of being away from so many

relatives, friends, and places we love

Best thing to do, in my opinion, is travel all around the world, see as many

places and cultures, make friends, but always keep a special place to return to,

even if this place is not the one where you were born

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With the development of the transportation system and some residence facilities,

the world is getting smaller and smaller, and people are not restricted to live in

only one area In addition, since there are different places with diverse cultures,

living standards, education environment and others, people are inclined to

move from one place to another Is it better to move around than stay in one

place? I believe there are no uniform answers, but in my opinion, I do agree

with the claim that to move around is better than to stay in one place

Most people's growth comes with the transfers in their life As for me, when I

was young I lived in a small county Because the school in there was not

suitable to me, I transferred from my little county to a city to get a better

education As soon as I got to the city, | was amazed that the world was so

different here compared with my hometown If I were still living in my

hometown, it was impossible for me to make the wildest guess at what the real

world looked like The first transfer has made me to imagine my own life and

urge me to go further With confidence, I went into a university that is located

in a different city so that I have to come into another world Compared with my

living city, the new one is more complicated in which there are different people,

more convenient transportation system, and more competitive environment I

love all of this very much By communicating with different students and

teachers, I have learned much from them, and the experience will benefit me

throughout my life and influence my lifestyle Now I am in a graduate school

and | will never regret my choice of leaving my hometown because the transfer

has given me a splendid life

Also, like us students, there are many adults transferring their work place in

order to seize better opportunities No matter in industry, in agriculture or in

service, workers have rights to choose the companies that they work for Many

of them work from place to place and then they accumulate precious experience

and skills to excel others

People not only move within their own country, but also go abroad to get

education, work or live We can see that many students want to go to foreign

countries to further their education, and that many parents send their little sons

or daughters to foreign countries to study After all, diverse circumstances give

persons new experiences and broaden their views, and even help them get more

comprehensive understanding of the world, the society and life itself

However, some people may say that if people move around, they will spend

money, time and energy It 1s right to say that it takes one person some time to

get use to his or her new environment, new personal relationship, work

efficiency and stability of the society and family I have to admit that people

should make extensive plans before changing their places and may not move

aimlessly and frequently

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