Category: ESSAYS

In the past decade, there was a frequent conflict between the majority and the minority in a small town. A solitary writer tried to find evidence to understand the real problem. He had a strong vision of peace and unity.
One day, he caught a glimpse of hope when people started talking calmly. In recent days, they decided not to hesitate to share their feelings. They realized that violence was absurd and unnecessary.
The writer later turned this story into a piece of fiction, hoping it would inspire others to choose peace․

Friday – Choose a situation or think of one of your own when things went wrong or something unexpected happened. Use some of the comment adverbs (interestingly, sadly, unfortunately, luckily …):

• a meal in a restaurant
• missing a train/plane
• thinking you recognize someone you know but actually don`t know.

I was walking home from school when I saw a girl who looked exactly like my friend. Naturally, I got excited and ran over to say hi. Unfortunately, when she turned around, I realized she wasn’t my friend at all. I felt a bit embarrassed. But luckily, the girl laughed and said it happens to her a lot. Interestingly, she even had the same style and hairstyle as my friend did. After that, I just smiled, said sorry, and continued walking.

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In a small village near a high mount, there was a girl with a strong but feminine spirit. Many people used to underestimate her because she did not seem very masculine or powerful. However, she had a great tendency to excel in everything she did.
One day, she decided to compete in a mountain race. There were numerous strong participants, and some saw her as no real menace. At first, she felt a little dread, but she stayed calm and flexible in her thinking.
In the end, she reached the top of the mount and became victorious. Everyone learned never to underestimate her again.

In the vicinity of an old castle built centuries ago, people found a mysterious document. It was written more than a century ago and described a great challenge the village once faced.
The source of the problem was a serious lack of food and water. Many people felt rage, but the wise leaders told them not to ignore the danger. Instead, they decided to resist fear and work together.
In the document, there was even a miniature map showing secret paths around the castle. After reading everything, the villagers could conclude that unity was the only solution. It became undeniable that teamwork saved their lives․

The Cottingley Fairies refer to a famous photographic hoax from the early 20th century that captured the imagination of the public and even some notable figures, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes.

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A lot was said about high school. I would like to speak about my Spanish lessons. Our school gives us an opportunity to learn different languages.
Spanish is a very beautiful and widely spoken language. More than 559 million people speak Spanish, and it is the fourth most spoken language in the world. Spanish is a phonetic language, which means words are pronounced as they are written.

I study Spanish at school, and it is my favorite subject. I enjoy going to classes, even when I am sick.
I started learning Spanish in the 9th grade, and now I regret not starting earlier. Now I can make sentences, express my thoughts, and speak a little Spanish. I am sure that soon I will speak freely because I do my lessons with joy and interest. I am very thankful to my teacher because she always helps me, encourages me, and believes that one day I will speak better than her.

Muchas gracias, Señorita Ruzanna.

The Amateur team made a Mediocre video, but it had a good Variety of ideas. One Prominent blogger talked about it and tried to Exaggerate the mistakes. It was Obvious he wanted more views. The team felt Reluctant to answer because they wanted Security and calm. One Bulky camera even broke, but they continued. Their feelings were Valid, and they decided to Survive the hate. Even if some comments were Weird, they stayed confident.

Everyone has problems, and even if we don’t like to talk about them, we all do. I think it’s good to talk about problems because sometimes others can help us find a way to solve them. When I have a problem, I try to stay calm and think about what I can do. If I can’t solve it alone, I talk with my parents or my friends. Talking helps me feel better.

At school, my main problem is stress before exams. I get nervous and sometimes can’t focus. To deal with it, I take short breaks, listen to music, or go for a walk. After that, I feel more relaxed and ready to study again.

I believe every problem has a solution. We just need to be patient and not give up. Problems can also help us grow and become stronger.

I agree with the quote, “Problems don’t matter. Solutions do.” What really matters is how we handle our problems and what we learn from them.