The book “topics for today” by Smith‚ L.C & Mare‚ N.N (2004) is a reliable material for English learners in general and third year students in ULIS-VNU in particular. All its four units with some interesting topics including the society‚ nature versus nurture‚ medical advance as well as the environment fascinated me a lot. However‚ I make the third unit my best choice for my reading reflection because it discusses technology and ethical issues raises‚ which have been recently concerned most among
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In today’s time‚ open carry is discussed by both politicians and the common man‚ but should it be allowed? Would open carry add to the danger that is already present in society today‚ or would it help in reducing crime and many other dangers that exist today? While both sides of this argument can be valid‚ open carry should be considered because of the following: it helps to reduce crime‚ it will help common people from getting in trouble because of what they are carrying‚ and it helps protect police
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Should Felons be Allowed to Vote? About 5.26 million people with a felony conviction are not allowed to vote in elections. Each state has its own laws on disenfranchisement. Nine states in America permanently restrict felons from voting while Vermont and Maine allow felons to vote while in prison. Proponents of felon re-enfranchisement believe felons who have paid their debt to society by completing their sentences should have all of their rights and privileges restored. They argue that efforts
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Those teenagers are left unheard‚ because they are not of legal age for political voting when it comes to electing a president. Denying them the right to vote denies them a voice in our democracy. Most people around me believe that the voting age should also be lowered‚ and each of them care more about politics than most of the adults we know. If teenagers were able to vote‚ then there wouldn’t be a controversial topic on making not voting illegal. Yes‚ there is talk about making voting a law‚ and
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Should Felons Be Allowed To Vote? The disenfranchisement of a person is a heavy topic that you only hear about every four years during the Presidential Election. Why though? The reason: everyone has an opinion on the issue‚ but only few are willing to say anything about it. Some are afraid of the racial issue our country sees‚ and some are afraid to sway against their preferred political party. The Constitution of the United States of America‚ amendment 14‚ section 2‚ clearly states “…citizens
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Drug Use and Abuse in Professional Cycling: What’s the History? Over the years‚ cycling has become more prominent and professional cyclists started to receive higher and higher pay. Professional cycling mixed with competition and high pay led to the use of drugs and steroids to increase winning chances and performance on the track. Because of this‚ professional cycling began its history of drug use and abuse which essentially amounts to cheating to win a title or money. It all started out when the
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up with actions to help eliminate secondhand smoke. “The American College Health Association (ACHA) has recently adopted a No Tobacco Use policy that encourages colleges and universities to be diligent in their efforts to achieve a campus-wide smoke-free environment (Harbison 323). For an example on University of North Carolina Wilmington students‚ factuality‚ and guest have to follow guidelines put in place by the campus to help promote health and eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke. They do this
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Should we allow drug use in sports such as steroids‚ and other enhancements drugs. These drugs can be dangerous to you and everybody around you. These drugs also can make you get out of control. When you take these kind of drugs you become a cheater and a loser in life. Enhancements drugs have been used since Ancient Greeks in the original Olympic Games. They would use juices to enhance their abilities to become better athlete. Even Adolf hitler would use Enhancements drugs to test on his prisoners
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everyone is about equal rights for both men and women. In most things women can do the same things as men. Except when it comes to our military. Yes‚ there are women in the military‚ but they are not allowed to fight in combat. This has become an argument between all people. Should women be allowed in combat? In my opinion‚ women can do things just as men can. This includes combat in the military. Physically‚ men are meant to be stronger and faster than women. They can do things that they think
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Should Hockey Players Be Allowed To Fight? There is a lot of speculation about whether or not fighting in hockey should continue to be allowed or if it should be banned from the game and punished highly. Personally I have always believed that fighting is a large part of hockey. In a game where it is already quite easy to sideline another players career by even just a perfectly clean body check players need to know that there are players there that will make you pay for that big hit. Hockey is a
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