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I believe it's better to get a college education after high school.
There are two main reasons why I think a college education is better.
First, you can gain extra experience while getting a college education.
When you go to college, you will be involved in various events and student
activities.
In the process, you'll learn how to deal with people, go out with friends, and have
different experiences, which is a privilege you don't have if you're not old enough
to go to college, i.e. in your 20s.
Secondly, college will increase my value.
In terms of what you learn in high school, it's pretty low-level.
Especially science. But when you go to college, you're going to learn a lot more
detail and depth.
For example, in physics, at the high school level, you only learn about quantum
mechanics in a very simple way, but when you go to university, you can learn
about quantum mechanics and its applications, such as quantum computers.
Obviously, it will be different from high school.
For these two reasons, I think it's better to get a college education.
Two students are discussing a new policy in the computer lab that was published
in the school newspaper. One student thinks the new policy is a positive change,
but points out the current problems. Students who want to use the computers
have to wait for a long time, and some students waste time on non-academic
activities (such as surfing the Internet). It's also difficult to know who waited first,
which can cause confusion and conflict among students.
The new policy introduces a computer reservation system. This will allow
students to know in advance when the computers will be ready for their use,
reducing wait times and preventing confusion. As a result, the computer lab will
run more efficiently, both students agree.
Product positioning is a marketing strategy that creates a specific position for a
product in the minds of consumers. It is the process of differentiating a product
from its competitors and conveying a specific image or value to consumers.
In this lesson, we'll use the example of a company launching a hiking shoe brand
to illustrate this concept. Initially, the company launched its hiking shoes at a
much lower price point than its competitors. The company hoped that the lower
price would be a competitive advantage, but consumers valued the durability of
the product more than the price. This led to a perception that the product was
not durable, and initial sales did not meet expectations.
After this failure, the company conducted additional market research. They found
that the most important factor for consumers when choosing hiking shoes was
not price, but quality. As a result, the company revised its marketing strategy to
position the product as a high-end hiking shoe rather than a low-cost brand.
The key to the new strategy was to emphasize the durability and quality of the
product. The ad campaign emphasized “high quality and durability” instead of
the traditional “low price” message. The company also increased the price of the
product to be comparable to or more expensive than existing high-end brands.
This gave consumers more confidence in the product and ensured it was
perceived as a premium product.
As a result, this strategy succeeded in creating a product image that was in line
with consumer expectations, and sales increased dramatically. This example
illustrates that product positioning is not just about competing on price, but also
about accurately identifying consumer needs and setting the product's image
accordingly.
The first method is to use artificial trees. They are made of plastic with a special
chemical that reacts with CO₂ in the air and effectively absorbs it. Compared to
planting natural trees, the main advantage of artificial trees is that they can
absorb CO₂ 1000 times faster than natural trees. Also, while real trees die and
decay, releasing the stored carbon back into the atmosphere, artificial trees
made of plastic can store carbon dioxide permanently, preventing carbon
emissions.
The second way is to utilize enhanced weathering. In nature, when rain hits
rocks, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the rocks to absorb CO₂ from the
air, but this process is very slow. To speed this up, scientists crush rocks that
react strongly with CO₂, such as olivine, into a powder. This increases the surface
area, which speeds up the chemical reaction. When this powder is then spread
over large areas of land, large amounts of CO₂ are quickly removed when it rains,
and the CO₂ is permanently stored in the rocks.
Both of these methods are gaining attention as potential solutions to effectively
reduce atmospheric CO₂.
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Exploring Mars has long been discussed, and the desire for human exploration is
growing, especially after the successful landing of the Curiosity robotic rover in
2012. However, sending humans to Mars presents a number of challenges. First,
the Martian dust problem poses a threat to spacecraft and astronauts. Dust can
interfere with the operation of machinery and is also harmful to humans. Second,
the psychological effects of isolation during long space travel are also a
challenge to overcome. Finally, the cost of exploration can reach around $500
billion, which is a huge economic burden. In the lecture, however, these
problems are solvable. It argues that dust can be removed with acoustic wave
technology, mental difficulties can be overcome with psychological preparation
and programs, and the cost problem can be solved if several countries
cooperate.
One way to solve the dust problem is to use sonic technology to remove dust. It
uses high sound wave frequencies to levitate dust into the air and blow it away
with air jets.
As for psychological issues that may arise during a Mars mission, there will be a
program to train astronauts on coping skills in isolation and provide access to
counseling during the mission. For example, there is a computer program that
provides advice from a virtual therapist recorded on video.
A way to reduce the economic burden of a Mars mission is to have several
countries work together to share the costs. This has been proven to be
successful with the International Space Station (ISS) project. In addition, the
technological advancements that will be made in the long term by traveling to
Mars make it a worthwhile investment.
I'm skeptical about whether it's desirable for news programs to emphasize
entertainment over informing viewers. Sure, if the news is interesting and
entertaining, more people may be interested in it, and it may make important
issues more accessible. But the essential role of news is to convey facts and
provide information for the public good.
First, it can undermine the credibility of news.
The emphasis on entertainment is likely to lead to more sensationalized and
sensationalized reporting, and more reporting that appeals to emotions rather
than facts. This makes it harder for the public to get accurate information and
increases the risk of being easily influenced by fake news or biased reporting.
Second, important social issues may take a backseat.
When entertainment is emphasized, socially important or complex issues may be
overlooked. When simple controversies and gossipy news are prioritized, in-
depth discussions about essential issues such as economics, politics, and the
environment may be reduced.
Third, the public's ability to think may be weakened.
News shouldn't just inform, it should help viewers think and make their own
judgments about social issues. However, increased entertainment can lead
people to rely on simplistic emotional responses and weaken their critical
thinking skills.
So while it may be necessary for news programs to be entertaining to a certain
extent, they shouldn't be at the expense of their essential function of conveying
information. We believe that the media should fulfill its responsibility to provide
accurate and balanced information while capturing the public's attention.
