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New Technology

2010-12-03T02:22:00.001-08:00

In the last few years, we can see how the advance(gr.) technology development became(gr. - use the present perfect) more and more useful. The most popular developments are the Internet and the Computer. These new technologies have many possible uses in education, in school and out of it, like business, fun, and even for shopping. The question is whether the computers will be able to replace teachers one day. I would like to state my opinion on this issue.

On the one hand, I believe that computers will indeed be able to replace teachers at school one day. Today, our lives evolve around the Internet. I think that the Internet is the best communicate(ww.) tool between the students and their teachers, they give us home work and communicate with us through the Internet. Moreover, it is very easy and saves time when you are studying at home in your spare time.

On the other hand, I think that learning at home through the computer could detract from me my social skills(phr.) by studying alone at home without extrnal stimuli. I believe that social skills are not less important than studying and saving time, and even more important.

To sum up, I think that the computers will be able to replace teachers one day. But, I think that if it would be(gr.+ww.), it should be partially and not absolutely(phr.). I believe that in this case, our social skills are more important than our time.

Not bad.
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Daphna

Young drivers

2010-11-03T23:36:00.000-07:00

"Two weeks ago two 17 year old teenagers were involved in an accident and hospitalized in a hard condition". Many young drivers are involved in a lot of accidents. An organization of accident victims has recently proposed that the age for getting a driver's license should be raised to 19. I would like to state my opinion on this law suggestion.

On the one hand, I strongly agree with this law suggestion, which can save lots of teenagers and other drivers around them. I think that giving a license to 17-19 year old teenagers is like giving them a "license to death". At this age we do not always think about the right way to drive, but more about "How we look". Therefore, I believe that this is a sufficient reason to raise the license(phr.).

On the other hand, there is another way to save the teenagers without raising the age to 19. I believe that supervised driving, should last longer than 3 months, at least 6 months. Moreover, I think that the supervised driving period, should be esteemed only when the new driver is actually driving, and not 3 or 6 months from the moment he gets his license. In that way, the new driver could(gr.) gain more experience before he allowed(gr. - use the passive) (to)gettion(?) on the road alone.

In conclusion, I support this law suggestion and I believe it could be important and beneficial. But, there are also other ways to lower the accidents among young drivers. I believe that allocating minimum hours for every new driver before he allowed(gr.) getting(gr.) on the road, can help too.

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Daphna

The Internet

2010-10-06T23:39:00.000-07:00

The Internet is an invention that has revolutionized our lives. Some people see in the internet a very beneficial thing, nevertheless there are people who strongly resist it. We can all see that the Internet has changed our lives- for better or worse.

On the one hand, there are people who claim that the Internet is a very important development in our lives. Through the Internet we can communicate with our friends, even in another country, in real time. Also, the Internet is important for businessmen due to their urgent use in emails to communicate with other businessmen.

On the other hand, the Internet could be very dangerous if we do not use it wisely. It could especially be dangerous for children and teenagers. For example, teenagers who chat on the Internet with someone who has a nice title, became curious to know who is behind the name. In that way it makes them feel desire to meet with him. In that case, it could be a very dangerous and even fatal decision, due to the risk to meet with him.

In my opinion, the Internet is a very important development, which would be hard to manage our lives without. I think that our lives revolve around the Internet. But, parents should be more careful and always supervise sites which their children enter to.

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Daphna

Matriculation exams

2010-09-10T05:04:00.000-07:00

How can we test the student's knowledge in the moment of truth?
Matriculation exams are the most reliable way of testing a student's knowledge, but not the only one. I would like to state my opinion about matriculation exams and suggest an alternative way of checking students' knowledge.

On the one hand, I support the matriculation exams. The matriculation exams are really the most reliable way of testing a students' knowledge, because only when each pupil is sitting alone and there are two testers, who keeps that you are not cheating, can it really reflect the pupil's own abilities.

On the other hand, as a 12th grade student, I can say that the matriculation exams are stressful due to their importance. Therefore, they do not always reflect the student's knowledge. I would like to suggest a less stressful way to check the student's knowledge, by handing in papers and projects, which will be checked carefully by the teacher. I believe this way it is better, because here the pupil is not under pressure.

To sum up, checking the student's knowledge in the moment of truth is very important, but matriculation exams are not the only way. I think that the way of matriculation exams is very stressful and could be replaced partially by projects.

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Daphna

My Friend

2010-09-04T07:36:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought about the question "am I a real friend?". "The best friend" is a title which is hard to get. Who is a real friend? How could you be a real friend? And which qualities should you have in order to be a "friend"?

In my opinion, the most important qualities which should be in a friend is supporting. Everyone needs somebody whom he could trust in hard conditions. I think that a real friend will recognize himself when you need him and will always be there for you . It is very important to have somebody you can turn to and trust. This quality in a person could affect his relationships with his surrounding for better or worse.

Another quality, which is not less important, is the ability to be honest with your friend. You should know to tell him the truth about things he asks or about his choises. You should know to tell him when you think he is wrong. I think that if you do not tell the truth it is such an hypocrisy and it could destroy the trust between you. In that way, it could affect your relationship.

To sum up, it is not really hard to be a real friend. All you have to do is put yourself in your friend's place and think how you would want him to behave. After all, it can only help you and affect positively your relationships with others and you can only gain from it.

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Daphna.

A letter of application

2010-04-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

88 Ha'arazim Street
Holon
April 29, 2010

UCLA's University
88 Pine Street, NY
New York

Dear Sir/Madam,

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I am 21 years old and I have just completed my army service and I would like to study psychology. I understand you have an excellent course in psychology which I am interested in attending. I am writing because I would like to apply for admission to your school.

To begin with, I have always been interested in this particular field and I was studying this subject and majored in high school. Recently, I have heard from lots of yours students, which have already completed their psychology studies that they were very enjoy to study at your university.

In addition, I have finished psychology studies during my high school project, which was very helpful and significant to me. Moreover, it would be helpful to have more specific details about the psychology studies at your University.

Finally, It would be a significant step for me to be accepted at your university and finish my psychology studies at your university. I would be grateful if you help me fulfill my dream.

Thank you for your assistance
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I look forward to hearing from you
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Yours truly,
Dana Barel
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Daphna

See the World

2010-04-14T22:28:00.000-07:00

88 Pine Street
Holon
April 15, 2010

See the World

10 Fleet Street

New York

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am 21 years old and I have just completed my army service. I am writing because I am interested in going on an organized tour to the United States. My former organized trip was not successful as I expected. Recently, I have heard from lots of my acquaintances that your organized trips are very successful. Therefore, I would like to join, with my boyfriend, a trip organized by your company.

First of all, I am interested in going on an organized tour to Florida, to visit Disney World. Also, I am interested in an extreme type of vacation combined with a lot of fun and English-speaking guide. On my vacation I would like to see a little of everything and feel such a satisfaction. I would be grateful if the age group that me and my boyfriend join, is of the same age as we.

In addition, it would be helpful to have more specific details about the trip schedule and the sites. Moreover, I would like to know about the cost of the trip, and it will be helpful if it comes with specifications.

Finally, I hope you could respond to my requests and help me feel satisfied and organize my next tour at you travel agency. I am looking forward to your trip.

I would be grateful if you could reply as soon as possible.

Sincerely yours,

Maya Kelly

Much better.

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Daphna

When Love Takes Over

2010-04-05T13:26:00.000-07:00

88 Pine Street
Holon
March 31, 2010

Radio Manager
Tel- Aviv's local radio station
10 Ha'arazim Street
Tel- Aviv

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am an 11th grade student, and I have read about your plans to produce a series of one-hour programs for teenagers. I am writing to you because I would like to suggest an idea for a new radio show for teenagers, which will present love issues.

On this one-hour radio show, teenagers could tell about their problems and get an advice from other listeners. The teenagers will not be asked to indentify with their names, which will allow them ask anything they want. This program will allow teenagers to be more conscious to problems that might suddenly appear in their own relations and be learn how to deal with them.

In my opinion, this subject is important because love is a feeling that takes over, especially at this complicated age and we can not manage it. I believe that teens would be very interested with this show because in this period of the adolescence the most suitable subject for teens is love. We can not control our feelings and it causes us sometimes strange moods.

To conclude, I think that it is the most suitable time for issues like love for teenagers. In their period they are still ashamed to common their relatives with all their questions and problems. Therefore, I believe that such a program will be very useful for them. I would like to thank you for considering my suggestion.

Sincerely yours,
Avital Itzhak
Good work.
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Daphna

"Gadna" week

2010-03-09T09:41:00.000-08:00

Every year, students in the 11th grade go on the "Gadna" week. This trip is like a preparation for the army. About a month ago, I went on this trip and I have to say that I really enjoyed it there despite all the difficulties, and I was exposed to the concept of the "army".

First of all, I have to say that at the beginning, I was frightened from the physical tasks due to my friend's descriptions and complaints. Nevertheless, I was surprised to discover that it was not so bad or difficult as I thought. On the first day, we were divided into groups. In every group there were 10 girls and 10 boys. At the beginning I was very disappointed that I was with students that I did not meet before. But, quickly I met new friends, and understood that if I were with my friends I would not meet these new friends.

On the fourth day, after lots of training on the first days, we were aiming at the target 10 times. I have never thought that it could be so difficult for me. When we were laid there, there were feelings of identification with the soldiers, that fight for our country.

Finally, I have to say again, that I really enjoyed it there and I am recommending for every student to go on this trip. It is a real experience despite the difficulties, that actually only consolidated us as a group.

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Daphna

A letter of complaint

2010-02-17T07:06:00.000-08:00

88 Pine Street
Holon
February 18, 2010

Manager

Utopia Tours agency
10 Ha'arazim Street
Tel- Aviv

Dear Sir/Madam,

Last week I went on a trip to Pariz, organized by your company, with my family and was surprised to find that their service is not as good as I expected. I am writing because I would like to complain about the service they provided while I stayed there.

First of all, when I read about their hotel in your book hotel accomodations, and in your site I was very impressed from the caring service the guests got there. But, unfortunately, the service I got was not similar at all the description. The rooms were dirty and the room service was unsatisfactory and improper.
Moreover, despite the "friendly guide" that was described in your site, their guide was not friendly enough and his explanations were not comprehensible at all.

Finally, I am really disappointed by the service and hope for a compensation. I hope you read and relate to my complaint as soon as you can.

I look forward to your replay.

Yours truly,
Avital Itzhak.

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Daphna

A letter of application

2010-01-28T04:43:00.000-08:00

88 Pine Street
Holon
January 28, 2010

Pet Help Organization
10 Ha'arazim Street
Holon

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to you because I would like to become a volunteer in your organization of "Pet Help", which I have recently read about in an article. I have read about your activity in this organization and was impressed by the way you take care of animals.

First of all, the main reason for my wish to volunteer in your organization is my love for animals. Animals make me happy and when I see them I forget all of my worries or problems. Due to this, I will do everything I can in order to help them. Moreover, volunteering in your organization will help me personally fulfill a dream which is making the lives of those who make me smile, better.

I believe that I can contribute a lot from my experience with animals due to my volunteering at the veterinarian clinic in my spare time. I joined that clinic when I was 14 and I am still a volunteer there twice a week on average.

Finally, I would like to join your organization and I think I am suitable for the job, mainly due to my huge love for animals. Moreover, as a person who has a lot of experience in animal treatment, I believe I can contribute a lot to the organization and to the animals.

I look forward to your replay.

Yours truly,
Avital Itzhak.

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Daphna

Virtual Schools

2009-12-29T01:08:00.000-08:00

Virtual schools are classes which take place on the Internet. To join a virtual class you need to get its address and go on line to its site on the net and then your computer screen shows a picture of your teacher and an introduction to the course. A virtual school allows students to take courses over the Internet without having to be present in a classroom.

Research has shown that students learning in a virtual classroom did 20% better than students who studied the same material in a regular classroom. Virtual schools are proved as successful due to their advantages. The technology makes virtual schools possible virtual schools, giving students more options for learning. Moreover, Learning in virtual schools can cost less than learning in traditional public schools. Virtual schools include less teachers, students do not use writing implement, which can cost a lot of money and they need not spend money on clothes.

However, learning in a virtual school has some disadvantages.
This form of learning prevents from teenagers the social gathering. Children spend too much time on the computer when it does not include their studies. So, instead of going out of the house, they spend much more time on the computer, when they are required to study.

I believe that studying in a virtual school is interesting and unique, but I think that this kind of learning prevents students from meeting their friends face to face and might influence negatively on the teens' social skills. In my opinion, learning in a public school is much more important and contributive.

Better
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Daphna

A trip to Poland

2009-12-03T04:43:00.000-08:00

88 Pine Street
Holon
December 3, 2009

Ms. Gilat Simon

Principal
Kugel high School
1 Mota Gur Street
Holon

Dear Ms. Simon,

This year students from your school have been given the opportunity to join a group of Israeli students and teachers going on a trip to Poland. I am writing because I wish to complain about the high price parents should pay for their children in order to go on the trip to Poland. This kind of trip is an important one and I think that it is very unfortunate that only students who have the means will be able to afford this sum and take part in this important trip.

First of all, as an 11th grade student, I would like to take part in this meaningful journey to concentration camps in Poland. This journey is very significant to Israelis and Jews particularly and is known as interesting for every student. But, due to the very high price, some students will not be able to participate in this trip.

Moreover, Poland is part of our important history, which can not be forgotten and we should pass it on to the new generations. This trip is very important to some students more than others, for personal reasons, but they are unable to take part in this trip because of its high price.

In my opinion, that kind of trip is a very important one and it will be unfortunate if students miss it due to its high price. I think that the price should be lowered in order to allow all the students to take part in this memorable jurney.

I look forward to a prompt reply.

Yours truly,

Avital Itzhak.

This is much better. Good work. I'm proud of you.

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Daphna

A summer's Reading

2009-11-05T04:28:00.000-08:00

The main character in the story "A summer's reading" is George Stoynovich, a 20 year old young man who dropped out of school at the age of 16. George was ashamed to walk in the street, and did not talk to any of his acquaintances because he had not graduated from high school, so he could not get a job. George made me think about his character and I think that his character is a very interesting one, which develops and grows up along the story.

The writer describes George as a lazy guy, who does not have patience and does not read books at all, except for his sister's magazines. Along the story, the writer describes George's environment,in which he grew up. His mother died when he was a child, and he lives with his father and sister, Sophie. As we read the story we can understand that Sophie tries to give him her support.

In addition, the writer describes George's character as problematic. He is lazy, impatient and hopeless. He has some problems such as shames as a result of not having a formal education. George felt that people did not respect him and stayed in his room during the day time. When it got dark, he went out to a park, that was isolated from the rest of the world by an iron railing. George found in the park an escape from his life.

However, his life changed when he met Mr. Cattanzara and told him that he was reading books to improve his education. The truth, which he was always fearful that people would discover, was that he was not reading any books at all.

Finally, I would like to express my opinion and say that George goes through a growing process, which makes him understand things about his life and the way to deal with them. When Mr. Cattanzara does not tell anybody the truth about George, that he is not really reading any books, George understands that he has to justify his reputation, otherwise he could not be able to enjoy life.

Memories of a Geisha

2009-10-22T05:41:00.000-07:00

I have recently read a novel written by Arthur Golden named "Memories of a Geisha". I really enjoyed to read this book, it is an exciting and arousing book, which made me think about life from a different point of view.

The main character in the book is Chiyo- Sayuri. The book centers around the young, nine year old girl, Chiyo, who lives in a poor fishing village. Chiyo and her older sister are sent to the geisha district. With her unusual blue-grey eyes, Chiyo is chosen to be trained to become a geisha but Hatsumomo, the top geisha of Mrs. Nitta, who had custody of all the geishas in the house, abuse her and makes it difficult for her because of her jealousy. Chiyo experiences some crisis due to Hatsumomo's attitude and her longing to her family.

The turning point in the book is when Chiyo meets Mr. Tanaka, a wealthy businessman, then her life changes dramatically. The knowledge that they will be together one day encourages her and helps her to improve her life.

To sum up, I would like to tell you that the book fascinated me. Therefore, I recommend the book to anyone who wants to be exposed to a different kind of life and meet a lovely and strong competition with difficults.

The Disaster Between Our Ears

2009-10-09T05:52:00.000-07:00

Nutritionist Alice Brown says that people need to be more responsible for what they eat. In my opinion, the responsibility for producing healthier food shouldn't be conducted by food manufacturers. I think that we, as people who care for ourselves, should be responsible for what we consume. The only thing that manufacturers should be responsible for is to detail all the ingredients of the food.

First of all, the responsibility for what we consume is supposed to be only ours. The only thing that interests most of the manufacturers is the competitiveness of the sales. When they sell us some food, they don't think about the damage it will cause us in the future,only about how much they earn.

Secondly, each person should know himself and be aware of what kind of food he should consume, and what kind of products he should preferably avoid. Manufacturers shouldn't be responsible for what we choose to eat, meaning that the nutrition of each person hanging in some criterions that manufacturers don't know about us like weight, height and different health problems.

Finally, only we should be responsible for our consumption and not anyone else. We can't rely on manufacturers' advertisement and should investigate our nutrition. Only we know what we can consume and what fits us. We should worry about ourselves and be aware of what we put in our mouth.

letter to the editor

2009-09-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hahistadrut 205
Holon
September 23,2009

The Editor
Haaretz
P.O Box 1563
Jerusalem

Dear Editor,

Concerning the article "Israel wants Shalit home, but not at any cost" , I would like to express my oposition. I strongly oppose the ways that our government is trying to bring back Shalit.

In my opinion, our government has to make more efforts to to bring back our captured soldier. His family shouldn't stay quiet- the opposite, they should put pressure on the government. Our govern-ment must prove itself - not just talk.

Moreover, the government should give us confidence to recruit ourselves to the IDF, and give us the feeling that if something happens, there will be a government that bring back us home safe and sound.

In conclusion, we should do everything for our soldier that save us every day and now aren't here. Now it's our turn and chance to save him and help him come back home.

yours,
Avital.

Gilad Shalit

2009-09-12T09:12:00.001-07:00

On June 25th, 2006 Gilad Shalit was captured by Palestinian militants, who surprise attacked an Israeli army post on the Israeli side of the southern Gaza strap border. During the morning attack, two Palestinian militant and two IDF soldiers were killed and three others wounded, aside from Shalit. 3 years passed and until now, Gilad Shalit isn't here!

In my opinion, our government has to do more efforts to return our captured soldier. His family shouldn't stay quite the opposite, they should put pressure on the government. Our government must prove itself - not just talk.

Moreover, the government should give us confidence to recruit ourselves to the IDF, and give us the feeling that if something happen- there is a government that will back us home safe and sound.

In conclusion, we should do everything for our soldier that saves us and now isn't there. Now it's our turn and chance to save him and help him come back home.

http://www.haaretz.co.il/hasite/spages/1113674.html

The first in entertainment

2009-09-12T03:03:00.000-07:00

Dudu Topaz, the first in entertainment, was leaded to rest in Tel Aviv. Hundreds of mourners came to the cemetery on Friday to pay their final respects to the man once known as Israel's "ratings king."

Dudu Topaz was born in 1946. After completing his military service he went to study acting in London. His debut was in the Haifa Theater, and his first television appearance was in an educational English program on Channel 11. Dudu built a successful carrier, and at the height of his fame, Topaz was voted by viewers as the most trustworthy one, and the one most favored for the position of prime minister.

Dudu Topaz was blamed and arrested in May for attacks on TV producer Shira Margalit and Keshet CEO Avi Nir in November 2008, and talent agent Boaz Ben-Zion six months ago. He was later charged at the attacks. Due to these accusations, he hanged himself with the cord of an electric kettle in the shower stall next to his cell at around 7 A.M.

To conclude, someone like Dudu Topaz, who was looking for glory, fell from the pressure of blaming him. In my opinion, the pressure of the public caused him to kill himself-the pressure killed him.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasite/spages/1108875.html

Facebook:)

2009-05-29T05:33:00.000-07:00

Facebook is a common site in which you can publish your pictures, exchange letters and be familiar with new people.
There are some children, teenagers and even adults that exploit this site for bad purposes and turn this common site into hate groups. I am completely against this situation and think that we should stop it anyway.

Facebook is a technology progression that people start to use it for hate groups against adults, children, ethnic groups, and even in order to transfer private information about countries by bribe. There are people who think that it is not so terrible and it's something that will disappear with the time. Among these people there are the parents of the children and teenagers that organizing these hate groups.

In my opinion, as opposed to them, it is a terrible phenomenon and we should stop it as quickly as we can. I don't think that it is something that disappears this easily and it's only a question of time, just the opposite- I believe that it won't stop if we ignore it.

To sum up, I think we should stop as quickly as we can the bad exploit in Facebooks and other common sites, before it turns a routine. Moreover, we should supervise common sites like Facebook in order to prevent from these hate groups to form.

School uniforms:)

2009-05-07T07:40:00.001-07:00

In most of the schools, students must wear a school uniform.
Some students indeed understand the importance of it and some simply don't. What do you think?

On the one hand, the school uniform is a good idea to prevent conflict and fights between the children and their parents about clothes. Some children don't have enough money to spend on beautiful clothes and can't afford to come to school with different clothes every day. Therefore, something like a school uniform can absolutely reduce the expenses and help children not feel inferior to other kids.

On the other hand, school uniforms make everybody look the same. It could be "boring" for the students, because some children want to stand out and not be like all the others. Moreover, they want to express their uniqueness and individuality through their clothes.

To conclude, the school uniform is an important thing that we cannot give up on. We must be considerate with children that don't have enough money to spend and not to think only about ourselves and our wish to stand out.

Burge McCall:)

2009-04-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Mr. Burge McCall was chief clerk and made a good salary, but he was stingy with his wife. He hated her, and he hadn't liked the way she looked at him.
Mrs. McCall, his wife, was a thin tall woman, and she never had much to say- she never answered him when he called her names. That made him start hating her because he wanted to fight with her.

At the beginning of the story, the relationship between those two characters is terrible. Mr. McCall behaves to his wife terribly and is intolerant- he is stingy with her, calls her names and is even violent to her. Mrs. McCall never answered him and stays calm- , which angers him more. They really don't get along.

Later, in some phase, Mrs. McCall decide to do some move, which is the turning point that leads to the change.
She causes Mr. McCall to think that she is going to poison him with rat poison. He is afraid to eat something at home and begins to toady to her. He becomes more generous, caring, considerate and pampers her. He starts to take her to the movies and to picnics, and he speaks nicely because he is afraid of upseting her.

To conclude, Mr. and Mrs. McCall are a very strange couple. In my opinion, although in the end of the story Mrs. McCall got what she wanted, their way to solve problems is wrong and mistaken.

What do you think about homework?

2009-02-26T03:01:00.000-08:00

Do you think your homework is necessary or just a waste of time? Do you think your homework should be restricted to the classroom and not done at home as well? Homework is an important thing in which you reinforce your weak points in some subjects.

In my opinion, homework is really a necessary component of learning. All students, in elementary school or high school or university, have to do homework to strengthen their weak points. Because as much as you do homework, you will know that subject better. I think that students can't understand everything during the lesson, even if they listen carefully. In addition, I am sure that not everybody listens 45 minutes sequentially to the teacher- so we need to prepare homework in order to understand the studied lesson clearly.

Moreover, there are 35-40 pupils in a class. In that case, the teacher cannot always teach the entire prepared lesson for different reasons like noise, delay, a big number of students etc. Therefore, the teacher should give homework- to complete what she didn't teach in class.

To conclude, I don't think students can learn better without having to prepare homework every day. Homework is an important part of our studying process that can't be given up.

Improving quality of life by damage, is it possible?

2009-02-12T03:03:00.000-08:00

Did you ever think about space exploration? Do you encourage it or maybe you are against it? Do you think it can help us in someway or is it just unnecessary? There are people that want to reach space and they will do anything to achieve it. And what do you think? Is it worth the cost and the risk?

On the one hand, space exploration is an important thing for humanity. We can research the atmosphere's condition on Earth. Moreover, the searching for knowledge can improve our quality of life. For example, with the assistance of the researchers we can live on another planet.

On the other hand, space exploration can be a risk for humanity by damaging the surroundings. In Addition, it could be very dangerous and a big risk for the researchers themselves. Also, it is a terrible waste of money, so why not use it for other researches, which don't damage the environment.

In conclusion, space explorations has a positive side and a negative side- like everything. In my opinion, in spite of the importance of this, we can't be busy with improving our quality of life by damaging the environment and risking people around.

Dealing with Peer Pressure

2009-01-29T02:56:00.000-08:00

You are probably wondering what peer pressure is, and how your peers can pressure you to do something you don't want to do or something against your opinion. So, your peers indeed can pressure you, even if you don't realize it, just by spending time with them or just listening to their opinion about something.

Do you want to know what is the best way to reject peer pressure? Well, it's not as difficult as it seems to you. All you have to do is to be definitive with your behavior and your decisions, and listen to your wishes- and not to those who surround you. You need to know whose advice you can get and who can cause you to do things against your opinion or even relapse.

On the one hand, your peers can have a positive influence on you, for example, by telling you about wrong things that you do and guide you before another mistake happens. On the other hand, they can make you relapse by negative influence and cause you to do things you don't want to, like trying cigarettes and drugs, or lying to your parents.

To sum up, peer pressure can influence not only the people around you, but also you. All you have to do is arm yourself and know when to listen to your peers and when to filter out "wrong" information that you don't need. Remember, only by listening to yourself- you will keep yourself far from peer pressure.

My advice for you:)

2009-01-15T03:00:00.000-08:00

15.1.09

Dear Ronny,
I read about your problem and I know it seems too difficult and you have a little dilemma when a new, shy student comes to school and you want to be friends with him. But your friends are a little selfish and it will hurt their Ego if they become friends with Jill.

As I understood, Jill isn't very popular because she is shy and doesn't make friends easily. You asked an advice which will help you deal with this situation and make the right decision. Actually, the answer is really quite simple. Just ask yourself what's more important- to preserve your friend's Ego or help the new student, Jill, fit in.

In my opinion, if I were you, I think I could put aside my friends and think for a moment about the new student (I would put myself in her situation).If I were Jill, I would like someone to contact me and save me from my loneliness and shyness. Moreover, I would appreciate this person and find him as a real caring person. And I truthfully believe that after all even your friends will appreciate you more for not choosing their way.

I believe that each person has chances to help people, and I think that if you care so much about other people, and that's how it seems to me, you must grab this opportunity, or you will regret it later.

Finally I hope that I did help you and you will listen to your heart and do the right decision for you.

Good luck,
Avital.

Oferet Yetzuka operation

2009-01-07T04:26:00.000-08:00

My name is Avital and I am 15 years old student from the central area of Israel . I really don't know what to think about this war in the South.
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Although I am not there, all the people from the of the country, and I, feel a part of the South, and sharing their sorrow. striking them- is like striking us. I am very angry that we waited for such a long time, 7 years!! For 7 years we hadn't been making any actions and gave Gaza lived their life and be exist by supply them food and electricity. Actually, we helped them kill us!
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I am trying to imagine my home being attacked by Missiles and I can't imagine how in Shderot people have to find shelter against the Hamas Missiles in 15 seconds! The children who have just been born don't really know what a peaceful day is!

I think we had to take action a long time ago, this war should have happened 7 years ago, and if we have already started fighting, we shouldn't stop it in the middle like some people say.
I must say that I admire the army, and in that way- with a lot of confidence and wish we will win this war, because it is the only way for peace!! We should stop Hamas rocket attacks.

I wish us to continue being stronger than ever and not surrender!!
We are on the right way and I hope that all the soldiers will return back safe and sound!

I need your advice:)

2008-12-21T11:03:00.000-08:00

21.12.08

Dear Astar,
Hi, how are you? I hope everything is fine. I am sorry I haven't answered your last letter in a long time, I was busy with moving an apartment, but that’s it- it has finally happened after a long time.
I want to tell you about something that happened to me during this time you weren't here (as usual... things happen to me mainly when you aren't here), and I need your advice.

Last week, I was accepted to work at my uncles' friend's business.
This kind of work doesn't demand a lot of me. My main work there is arranging all the work orders from other companies. You are probably asking yourself where lies the problem.
So… it demands many work hours a week that I don't have.

Here I need your advice. I don't know what to do because I don't wanna lose this job, but the thing I'm afraid of is that it may hurt and disturb my studying at school. I hope you can help me with my indecision.

That's all for now, I am looking forward to hearing from you.
I miss you very much and I hope you'll come back as soon as you can.

Love,
Avital.

Exhibition About Time:)

2008-11-27T03:03:00.000-08:00

The eclipse of the sun:

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth so that the sun is absolutely or partially obscured. It happens when the earth, the moon and the sun are located at the same axis.

There are two types of solar eclipses.
First, we have the full solar eclipse, which happens when the moon is not near the axis of sun-earth, therefore the moon can't block totally the sunlight.
The second solar eclipse is an annular eclipse.

That type of eclipse different from the others by appearance of shining annulus around him, instead of full hide of the sun by the moon.

Moreover, the solar eclipse confuses the animals' sense of time. Animals who act in the day behave as if the night is down, and compared to them, animals that act in the night became active.

Finally, the solar eclipse is a short and impressive event, where complete darkness prevails and the stars glow fullness.

Lunar eclipse:

A lunar eclipse occurs whenever the moon passes through some portion of the earth's shadow. It can happen only when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned exactly, or very closely where the earth between the sun and the moon.

There are three types of lunar eclipses.
First, we have the full lunar eclipse, in which all the moon is shadowed.
Secondly, we have the local lunar eclipse, in which only part of the moon is totally shadowed and the other part is partially shadowed. The last type of lunar eclipse is the lunar eclipse partial shadowed, in which part of the moon is shadowed and the other part is lighted. The type and length of an eclipse depends upon the moon's location proportionately to its orbital nodes.

Eventually, the three types of lunar eclipses we have happen when the earth is located exactly between the sun and the moon, casts shadow over the moon and shadowed him.

My vacation:)

2008-11-13T03:04:00.000-08:00

The place I visited and I would like to describe is Eilat. Eilat is one of the tourism cities which is located at the South of Israel, it is Israel's southernmost city which is surrounded by mountains.

I was there during my summer vacation for 7 days. I traveled with my family and we stayed in a hotel. There are many attractions for all ages. On the vacation we enjoyed a lot of different and varied activities. We played at the pool and there were comedians that came up with fun contests. We were also in the red sea and in the walkway- we bought many things and enjoyed them.

The most enjoyable attraction there was the dolphin reef. I like dolphins very much and it was a special experience to be with them.
Another attraction that we made there was "The kings city". It is located in Eilat's walkway and contains many attractions like jeeps trips, kayaks, Paintball, zoo and free fall.

In conclusion, I must say that I enjoyed very much spending time with my family, detached from all the others for a few days. It was an amazing time with my family.

My best friend:)

2008-10-10T07:09:00.000-07:00

The person I would like to describe is my best friend named Rinat.She was born on 24th of February 1993 and lives in Holon. I met her only a year ago but she knows me better than anybody does. Moreover, it seems like we know more than a year.
She has some interests like the youth movement named "Hatzav", there she spends her time and she likes it very much. I don't think I know somebody as good as I know her.

She knows all about me and can said what I am feeling any time- when everybody thinks that I am fine, she is the only one who can see the real under my smile. She is there for me in every moment that I need her and I can trust her blindly- I know that no matter what she would always be there for me.
Together we do a lot of thing and have common experience and jokes that only we can understand and laugh of them.

In addition, she is a caring person- when I need her and she has problems, she would put them aside and find time for me. Even if I don't tell her anything about my problems- she sees that on me and doesn't leave me- she helps me to solve them. A day can't pass without talking. It became a routine. I need to talk with her every day to know how she feels, and how her day passes.

Finally, I thank god that I met her cause she is a really my best friend that helps me with everything. I am glad that I succeed to help her too- because I am really ought her. I hope that we would stay good friends for years - since people like her are very hard to find.

About myself:)

2008-09-18T03:04:00.001-07:00

My name is Avital and I am 15 years old.
I was born in Israel and live here all my life.

During the day, I like to do many things and I have some hobbies like watching T.V, meeting my friends and mostly talk on the phone with my friends.
I enjoy swimming, it's causes me to calm down and forget all my problems and worries. Another thing that makes me relax is listening to music or going for a walk.

In addition to it, I enjoy meeting with my friends. When we meet we have a wonderful time together. Usually we meet at someone's home and talking, or going outside and sitting in some park.

I like to take pictures so during my holidays I photograph a lot.
Also, I like to travel. Although I don't enjoy as I expected, I don't make a fuss about it.

My school is a big one, it contains four buildings and I study in the building of the tenth grade. We have a very busy schedule, especially this year because we will have final tests in the end of the year.

The subject I prefer is sport. I like to exercise, run and play ball games so I enjoy this lesson.

Finally, from this coming year, I expect to succeed and I hope that it won't be so hard like everybody says. I hope to finish this school year with good grades.
I hope that me, like to spend time with my friends will not disturb my succeeding in school, and I will learn how to make the parting between those things.