New Technology

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.

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Young drivers

"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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The Internet

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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Matriculation exams

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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My Friend

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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A letter of application

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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See the World

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

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