SAU1 Blog Post 1: The 6th Mass Extinction - It's Happening Now

Current Ocean Dead Zones Strikingly Similar to Cretaceous Period Mass-Extinction Event

The 6th mass extinction refers to the annihilation or destruction of biodiversity  on planet earth that is happening now. In other words, just as so many species of dinosaurs when extinct 65 million years ago, so too are thousands, perhaps even millions of species now going extinct. Why is this big news, something that we should all take notice of? Because first of all, we humans are the cause of this extinction. Secondly, if we do not do something about it, humans may not be around in fifty years. Scientist are warning that the rate at which earth's species are dying off is not normal. In fact, by some estimates, species are dying off more than 100 times faster than they normally would. Furthermore, whereas smaller animal species would usually dye off at a faster rate, scientist are finding that larger animals such as whales and dolphins are disappearing at a disproportionately fast rate. Thus, we should investigate this more and determine how to solve this problem.

SAU3 Blog post 1: My Favorite City in Taiwan

Although, there are many wonderful  cities in Taiwan, my favorite one is (name of city) because of the ___a___, ____b___ and ____c___.

In terms of (a), (name of city) is very special because... For example, ...Furthermore, ...

As for (b), (name of city) is so ____ that... (give 1-2 examples)

Additionally, if you like (c) you're really going to enjoy visiting (name of city). (give some examples)

In conclusion, if you like a, b and c, then you should really consider moving to (name of city).

SAU3 Blog post 1: My Favorite City in Taiwan

Located in the center of Taiwan, Wufeng, Taichung has a nice climate and is a great place for for eating, sightseeing and hiking. 

For example, when I am really hungry for delicious night market food, I always go to Fengjia night market for the best stinky tofu in Taiwan. You can also eat chicken feet, frog legs and beef noodles.

When I want go hiking, I always go to into the mountains on the eastern part of Taichung. Bicycle riding is also very popular in Wufeng.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a great city with nice weather, good food and lots of things to do and see, then you you should really consider moving to Wufeng.

The Future as I Imagine It

In the future, I think that many things will change. The three main  changes that I would like to see for the future are in the fields of transportation, medicine and communication. For example, I think that people will travel very differently. Cars will not use gas and they will not drive on land. Instead, cars will use magnetic gravitation technology ton fly in the air.

In terms of medicine, I also think that a lot is going to change.

Pharmaceutical companies will no longer be allowed to force people to take vaccinations that make them sick. Instead, plasma technology along with super computers will be used to balance the body and the mind. This technology will help to live much longer. Finally, changes in the internet will change the way we do everything. Blockchain technology will bring accountability to the internet. In other words, no one will be anonymous, there will be no more secrets. This will eliminate much of the abuse that takes place on the internet.

In conclusion, I think the future will be much better for humanity and a lot more fun than it is now.

Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan

Asia University, located in Taichung, Taiwan is famous for its beautiful buildings, super smart students and very friendly instructors. People from all over Taiwan and many parts of the world come to visit AU for various reasons. While some people come to consider studying at AU, others just like to walk around campus, talk to the people and see the sights. If you are planning to study in college, Asia University is one of the best places to do. Firstly, they have a great academic program with many subjects to choose from. For people that just want to see the sights, AU has some very cool buildings.
   
In conclusion, if you want to study or just walk around, come to Asia University, you'll be happy you did.

A Big Challenge in Life

When I was 14 years old, I decided to go to a boarding school.

It was a big challenge for me, because I had to live away from home. Furthermore, my new school was not a normal school. It was a military school, only for boys. At first, I was really scared because I was alone and did not have any friends. Everything was new to me and I didn't know what to do. After a while, I began to learn how to do things at the school. I joined the football team because the coach said I was a fast runner. Eventually, I learned how to do everything very well. When I graduated high school, I was at the top of my class. I received many awards. It was a big challenge for me and I'm glad I did it.

When I was __  years old, I decided to ________ ____- _____. This was a big challenge for me, because __ ____ _____ -_______( say why it was a challenge). At first,  ----- ----- ------  ----- -- - - - - - - - - . Give details or explain. I (say what you did next). As time went by, I 

When I ---- / Finally, I .....

This was a big challenge for me and I feel so .....

My Favorite Activity

(Introduction)
Many people enjoy staying home and watching TV. Others like to play basketball or some do other physical sports. Some people even like to go to the library in their free time.  I think those activities are somewhat boring. My favorite activity has always been Going out and eating with my friends, because there is nothing more special than sharing food with good friends.


Body/supporting sentences (3 ideas/exampl

1. Whenever I get the opportunity to eat hotpot with my friends, I always say ____ beacuse ...
2. Additionally, going to the night market is another way I like to enjoy myself. (Say what you do there).
3. Finally, nothing beats going to the ____ and V-ing.

Whether it's (1) v-ing, (2) Ving or (3) Ving, my favorite activity has always been ___.