Compare & Contrast Essay

Point-by-point

Outline

Topic: Women 100 years ago & women today

Introduction: There are many differences between women 100 years ago and women today. That shows a fact that time makes changes on everything.

Body

1.   Ways of dressing

2.   Freedom of Expression

-      Machismo

3.   Situations at work & relationships

Conclusion

Women 100 years ago & women today

There are many differences between women 100 years ago and women today. That shows a fact that time makes changes on everything. Around the world, women have gone through many changes through history and have passed by many situations that have turned them the women that are today. Because of this, I am going to compare some aspects that are evidently different between a woman 100 years ago and a woman today.

One first difference I find between women 100 years ago and women today is the way of dressing. Before, women used to be seen wearing long dresses and long underwear as well. In accordance to Sarah (2009) “fashionable women during the first decade of the 20th century needed morning dresses, afternoon dresses, simple dresses that didn’t fit in a specific occasion, and evening dresses.” Women were usually bad seen or judged if they wore jeans or short skirts in that time. Women also used to wear big size hats and long haircuts because short haircuts were also judged. If we look for a bit of history, “women began wearing more pants due to World War II” (Sarah, 2009). Women today use long dresses but only for special occasions. Women today are allowed to use pants as well as men, and also depending on tastes women also use short skirts, short dresses, shorts, t-shirts, etc.

Before, women were not allowed to express themselves that much. As mentioned by reComparison Contributor: “100 years ago women did not have the right to vote- only to sit and watch.” (Contributor). Women were under men conditions and that is why there was a lot of machismo before, because women were not allowed to express their view. Now, women vote and have more freedom of expression. ReComparison Contributor expresses that “now women not only vote but also run for Presidency” (Contributor). Because they can already express themselves they are now able to run their own lives even without a man’s help.

The situations in which women 100 years ago have been involved, have been different, but let’s focus just in some. Before, women were not allowed to work, men were in charge of performing that activity, so women were the ones in charge of home issues. Women were neither in conditions of studying because the largest amount could not afford it. Talking about relationships, men were who spoke to women and took them away to marry them. That is why women got married and had children too young. And also “it was a crime to go outside the marriage” (Contributor), so women had to faithful to the man who they got married. Nowadays, women are able to perform any job in the industry of work and can also manage the jobs that were only men’s in the past. A higher women amount now gets pregnant at a later age after completing their studies or while working. They usually maintain longer relationships before getting married. Also women can have many relationships to whoever they want.

As we saw previously there are many differences between women 100 years ago and women nowadays. Times change and people change and time itself has a great influence in people’s life, thoughts, dressing, traditions, etc., and that will keep continuing throughout its progress. Women have had lots of changes and that is why they look different today, and the thing is they will keep changing.

Bibliography

Contributor, r. (s.f.). Recomparison. Retrieved on November 22nd, 2011 from Recomparison: http://recomparison.com/comparisons/100358/women-100-years-ago-vs-women-now/

Sarah. (20 de February de 2009). Bukisa. Recuperado on November 22nd, 2011, from Bukisa: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/35382_the-history-of-womens-fashion-a-look-at-100-years-of-what-was-in-style

Argumentative Essay :D

Pattern 1

Outline

Topic: Why many people prefer buying movies and music through piracy?

Introduction: Since piracy has appeared to be more available, people keep buying illegal products such as music and movies.

Body

Pro idea: People find piracy everywhere.

-          Flea Market

-          Neighborhoods

Pro idea: Piracy prices

-          Lower prices than original products’

Refutation: They are illegal products and do not have guarantee or the same original products’ quality.

-          Damages piracy produces

Conclusion

Why many people prefer buying movies and music through piracy?

“We have a piratical dad”. This is a common phrase used in commercial films to make people conscious of what they are buying. It is even included a short story showing that buying non-authorized products is something that will affect a persons’ life. Currently, people buy these products since piracy has appeared to be more available than original products. I notice that people are more interested in getting the products in situations that are more advantageous for them. So, despite piracy is illegal, it has become the obtaining of the same products in an easier way.

Piracy is evidently found everywhere. Since the government and police have done nothing to stop it, piracy marketing has even grown within the years. Movies and music, for example, are some examples of the most sold products which can be found even in places around neighborhoods. Other places in which piracy can be commonly found are flea markets. In these places there are many stands in which people can find any piracy products they may purchase. Even though original products are found in specific places that are not difficult to locate, piracy products keep being within people reach.

People always look for economic prices and piracy has offered since the beginning more accessible prices than original products. Because original products have always appeared with very high prices, people do not buy them. This also opened the doors to piracy to start selling their products for catching people’s interest on buying the same products by very lower prices. It has been very evident that not all the people have enough money to get an original CD or DVD, which leads to their decision on buying a very cheaper copy. Also, it has been considered that buying an original DVD equals to buying 8 to 10 copies done by piracy.

Despite the relevance of piracy products may have, by buying them are contributing to the illegal copyright of original products that are offered to people. According to the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) (2007) the level of piracy has increased slightly in 2006 by two percentage points (from 65% to 67%) due to mostly the spread of street vendors in south and central Mexico (p. 81).The damaging amount gained by all the illegal sales done by piracy have produced many earning losses to company producers in charge of providing the original products. The IIPA establishes that 176 million illegal copies were sold in 2005 over only 25 million legal sold DVDs (p. 81). Besides, piracy will be growing considerably since it will keep distributing and offering users its produce. Also, inasmuch as piracy is the non-authorized copyright of the original products, it does not offer a guarantee or good quality.

Concluding, consumers do not try do damage the economy of the producers but getting the products that have been provided in a non-available price through piracy, which has always offered economic prices. The copies that piracy has lately made have been improving, and they may not have the same quality as original ones, but are tried to be. But, it is true that not all piracy producers offer the same quality and none of them reliability, so each person will decide which products to get according to their expectations.

Bibliography

INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (2007) Mexico: Special 301, Retrieved from: http://www.iipa.com/rbc/2007/2007SPEC301MEXICO.pdf

Descriptive Essay :)

Outline

Topic: My Angel

Introduction
- Little description of few memories

Body
*Internal & external beauty
- Qualities she had
*Strenghts & dedication to life
-Tireness
- Hard work
*Without her presence
- What I feel know

Conclusion
- Huge angel in sky

*My Angel*

I was a little baby when I first saw her. My endless devotion towards her grew splendidly since her soft and vevelty hands touched me for the first time. She had a stunning sight which covered me as a genuiness and warm blanket and a divine voice that transmitted an infinite bliss. I knew I would love her forever. Nonetheless, now her presence started to disappear from the earth, turning her the biggest angel that rests on a tender cloud. Delightful memories are what I have left from her, together with a sorrowful pain that a sudden goodbye produced.

She was internally and externally beautiful. She had an authentic way of showing people that she cared about them. Her jovial presence could be easily caught by anyone, who would adore her seconds later. She had the most humble soul, just  like a white angel that came from the highest place to give and share heart's best feelings. Besides, she had the most lovely face that God could have made for a woman and a snowy skin that provided her family an extraordinary attachment. All her virtues ended up to be unfailing.

The strenght she had to face life was amazing. Her immense devotion to her three daughters was incomparable, and her unbreakable union to her loved husband was eternal. Through hard work the sacrifices she made were countless and the salty tears of despair were many. Although she never stopped fighting the adversities, her body started to look quite tired. Her hands became rougher since she liked keeping everything in entirely order. Her bright eyes never stopped shinning until their light was turned out by the sweat of her forehead. She gave everything she had with an endless love.

Life became harder without her presence. Now I look foward to restarting everything she left undone. However, it produces the most distressing pain not to hear her sweet voice again, or to simply breath her perfumed scent while feeling her warm and affectionate hug. Her melting kisses and her unceasing support are what I will miss the most the rest of my life. It is a bitter taste to think she is not here with me anymore and the value that her memories have in my broken heart is priceless. Her undying memory will live in my mind until my soul joins hers.

Even though she is peacefully resting, her absence will be still hurting my heart. My job now is to continue what her self-sacrificing hands started to do and try to make her being proud of me. Life is short and worthy of living until the end. Now, her extraordinary soul will be flying in heaven until I can reach her. She is my huge angel that motivates me to keep going and the most noble for me. She not only gave me life, but also she heaped me with immense love. All my overlasting respect to this wondrous mother and wife that now is back to the highest place.

Introductory Essay =)

Outline

Introduction

a)   Introduce myself (Name, age, origin)

b)   Familiy members

c)   Hobbies (What I like to do)

Body paragraphs

-      Past Activities

a)   Kinder garden

b)   Elementary school

c)   Secondary school

d)   High school

e)   1^st relationship

f)    Harmon Hall

-      Present Activities

a)   B.A. in English Language Teaching

b)   My current relationship

c)   Friends

-      Future Plans

a)   Finish my B.A.

b)   Become a good English Teacher

c)   Master Degree

d)   Form a family

e)   Help my sisters with their studies

Conclusion

Introductory Essay 

My history is not as simple as it seems. My name is Lucía, but my family and friends call me Lucy. I am 20 years old and I am from Aguascalientes, a beautiful city of Mexico. My father’s name is Oscar and he is an exceptional person who has coped with many challenges in life. I have two sisters both younger than me, their names are Andrea and Karen. I also have a beautiful white cat named Tuki which has been with me for three years. I like to spend time with all of them and I also like watching movies, listening to music, dancing and especially I like to spend time with my boyfriend Williams. Well, all these are just some basic aspects of my life.

There are many things that happened in my past. First of all, I was born on June 22, 1991 and since I was a baby my grandmother looked after me because my parents worked. She was in charge of taking me to kinder garden every morning. Then, I studied in Marista Elementary School for only 2 years and then I was changed to Jean Piaget School in which I finish my primary education.  My secondary education was fulfilled in the Técnica No.1 Secondary School. In the time I was finishing this education I was put through a very difficult situation which completely changed the course of my life, so my grades were decreasing. Then, I studied high school in the Cbtis 168 were I met my current boyfriend. In that time I decided to study English, so I started studying it in Harmon Hall but this just lasted for about three months because I was not able to afford it, so I quit studying English.

Today I study a B.A. in English Language Teaching which I love. I have always liked English language so I saw it as an opportunity to learn it. Also throughout the course I have realized that I like teaching and that I may be good at it.  Besides my B.A., my family and me are moving on and keep trying to live without sadness and despair in order to succeed in life. My boyfriend is a very important person in my life and I try to be with him as much as I can and enjoy with him the good moments. Nowadays I have many friends in the University who have supported me in many ways and have been with me whenever I need them.

I want to do many things in my future and the first one is to finish my B.A. and get my degree. Then, I hope to find a good job that meets the expectations I want and get a chance to study a master degree while I am working to afford it. I would like also to visit the United States and England so I know more people and interact with them. I want to help my father with my sisters’ education and I want to form a family with my boyfriend.

All the mentioned aspects make my life to make sense, my family, my boyfriend, my B.A., my friends, and everything I want for me in the future. My family has given me strength to keep going and the things that I like to do motivate me every day. Since I was little my parents taught me to be strong and to pursue what I want. I hope to really succeed and to get what it takes to have a prosperous life.

Unit 1

Refernce Letter

Universidad Politécnica de Aguascalientes

South Avenue No. 2083

Aguascalientes, Ags., 2010

Date: August 22, 2011

Laura Sandoval

Computing Manager

Softec

Park Street No. 503

Aguascalientes, Ags., 1060

To whom it may concern:

Mrs. Laura Sandoval has been an outstanding student in the Computing major from August 8, 2009 until August 22, 2011.  She has performed her responsibilities in the best manner and has contributed to most of the academic contests in which she has supported with her participation with collaborators, teachers and other students.

Her abilities in computing programming, application using software technologies, and communication skills have been improved in the best manner throughout the courses.

It is my belief that Mrs. Sandoval can perform well in your company as computer programmer and as support in any of the areas you establish.

It is a pleasure to refer Mrs. Sandoval as one of the best students we have ever had.

Sincerely,

Lucía López

Letter of Intent

Lucía López

209 Editorialistas street

Aguascalientes, Mexico

Joseph Holmes, Principal

University of England

2600 Paradise Avenue

London, England

Dear Mr. Holmes:

My name is Lucía López and I am a current senior at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, having a major in English Language Teaching. I am writing to you in order to manifest my interest in the Linguistic Interpretation of the English Language graduate program at the University of England. My excellent academic record combined with my will of performing any activity turn me into an appropriate candidate for your program.

Your program came to my knowledge by a lecture given by an English teacher that provided to any student interested in graduate programs around the world. I was immediately drawn to your program because of the opportunities for exiting internships offered.  Therefore, the hands-on experience that your program offers will allow the improvement of my skills in a real world environment.

During my stay at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, I have earned eight recognition awards for my good performance throughout the courses. Besides, I have participated in many English Teaching programs that had provided me enough experience.

I would like you to consider my request because I am really interested in your program. My phone number is (449) 178-28-26 and my e-mail address is luciernaga_lopez@hotmail.com. I look forward to discussing with you.

Sincerely,

Lucía López

Over Letter

Lucía López

209 Editorialistas street

Aguascalientes, Mexico

August 26, 2011

Annie Phillips, Principal

Roosevelt Elementary School

1121 South Side

Washington, United States

Dear Ms. Phillips:

I am writing to express my interest in any area of the Roosevelt Elementary School’s program. I believe that you will find in me a motivated and responsible educator. Enclosed to this document you can find my resume.

In my resume is reflected my experience that has improved my own education and also increased my ability to teach. After receiving my Bachelor of English Language Teaching from the Universida Autónoma de Aguacalientes, I became state certified in teaching English grades 3-12.

I have a strong passion to educate people in need of knowing a second language and help them blossom into responsible and successful individuals. Therefore, I have become proficient at designing creative and stimulating lesson plans to keep my students interested and focused on what they are learning.

I look forward to talking to you about the many contributions I can do to your educational program. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lucía López

E-mail 

To: SaraThomson@live.com

Cc:

Bcc:

Subject: Requirements for the Academic Scholarship

Dear Ms. Thomson:

My name is Lucía López and I am a student in the English Language Teaching major. I want to request all the requirements for my application to the Academic Scholarship so I can continue my studies.

Because the deadline for the application to the Academic Scholarship is next Friday, it will be great for me to know the all the requirements before Tuesday so I have time to gather all the documents that you need.

I will be looking forward to any information you can provide me.

Thanks and regards,

Lucía López

Memorandum 

Date: September 5, 2011

To: Anabel Roth

      English Teacher

From: Lucía Angélica López Romo

           English Coordinator

Subject: Academic English School Control Web Page

In relation to all the problems regarding the delivery of the course grades that we have had during this period, I am glad to inform you that we had opened a new web page in which will be possible that all the personnel of this school work properly.

Starting from this date, you will be able to access to this web page in order to upload all the academic information that is required so it can be available to evaluate.

In view of the previous issue, I add the Operation Guide of this site as well as the Managing Rules that were agreed by the English Coordination.

I’ll be grateful if you create a user name and a password right away for you to be able to access to this page.

Thanks and regards

Lucía Angélica López Romo

English Coordinator

Gifts Thank-you note

Dear friend Andy:

         I loved the book you gave me the day of my birthday!  I always wanted to read a book that made me reflect on many things on my life. When I wrapped it I was sure that it was going to be very pleasant to read it, so I immediately started.

Thank you again and I hope to find a very good present for your birthday!

Love,

Lucy

Being a good friend Thank-you note

Dear Claudia:

         It is just a note to say how much I love your company and also how much I appreciate that you are always available when I need to talk to somebody. You have been the greatest support in the many situations I have been put through, and it has been easier for me to overcome my problems with your help.

         You are a person that really knows how to be a good friend by being truly loyal and sincere. So I can say that I am pretty lucky to have you as a friend! Thank you for everything you have done!

Lucy

 

Resumé

Lucía Angélica López Romo

209 Editorialistas Street

Aguascalientes, Mexico, 20299

(449) 178-2826

Position Sought: English Teacher

Experience:    English Teacher                          Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes

                       August 2011 – present                          Av. Universidad s/n

Lesson planning.

Giving classes for students of different levels.                 

Education:    B.A. in English Language Teaching, September 2011

Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico

Propaedeutic course of the B.A. in ELT, August 2009

Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico

Intermediate English Courses, March –May 2008

Harmon Hall

Informatics Technician, June 2009

CBTis 168, Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico

Honors:        English Language Teaching Award, December 2009- August 2011

Activities:       Dancing.

References:    Claudia Moreno

                        Secretary

                        Rio Rhin s/n Colinas del Río

                        Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 20150

                        (449) 165 56 43