The Mysterious History of English

Why is English so hard to spell and why are so many words for the same thing? The answers to these questions may find in the history of the language’s development. English often borrow words from other languages, and usually changed the spelling and pronunciation slightly. This way is part of the long history of the English that has had substantial influence from a variety of tongues throughout the centuries.
The Celtic peoples were the earliest known residents that are called England today. The languages that they spoke were extent, as dialects of Welsh, Gaelic and Breton. But they are not like English, as we know it today. In 55 B.C., Caesar ruled and extended the Roman Empire which Roman invaded the island. The conquerors brought Latin to the Celtic tribes. In the 5th and 6th centuries, the Jutes from present-day Denmark, the Saxons and Angles from today’s Germany, composed of the Anglo-Saxon society. At that time, the language mixed the Latin spoken by the local Celtics and the languages of three immigrants.
Later, a unique Anglo-Saxon blended and leaded the language and culture. So English and the name England originated from a Germanic tribe, the Angles. There were many words coming from the Anglo-Saxon and some words were also about the agriculture. An estimated 4,500 Old English words are still commonly used today. By the 6th most Europe was influenced by Christianity. The Christian texts were written in Latin or Greek because many places lacked of letters. These two languages brought many new scripts into Old English. Another major infusion of words came from Viking invaders in the 8th and 9th centuries. The final conquest in 1006 was a major impact on the English language. The Normans’ military won the Anglo-Saxons in France. The Normans French gave many words to English relating to government, law and the lifestyle of the upper class. Many French word related to cooking also enriched English and more than 10,000 English words come from the French that brought to England by the Normans.
In 15th and 16th centuries, many words were influx in English containing classical studies of art, philosophy, rhetoric, science and literature of the ancient Latins and Greeks. Some experts estimated nearly 12,000 words were added to English during the Renaissance period .By the 17th century the UK colonized many places with its boats went its language. In America, Canada South Africa, Australia, India, Kenya, Belize and Hong Kong, showed that the influence of English on these societies.
When English reached the far corners on Earth, there were no English words to describe many things encountered abroad so the foreign words were soon adopted. The English language borrowed from Chinese because the British Empire had colonized Hong Kong. It may be difficult to find any language in the world contributing to English. Over one million words in English expresses and makes it a beautiful language. English is flexible in adoption of foreign words and ideas. Speakers are also free to articulate their meaning while they are talking in English.

A Full Box of Kisses

The story happened long time ago. A man punished his daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper because money was tight. He didn’t know his daughter prepared a gift to him. Receiving it, he felt embarrassed and opened it. He didn’t find anything in the box; therefore, he yelled at her. She explained to him that she blew kisses into it. He kept the box by his bed for years; he imagined the kiss and remembered the love of the daughter who put them in the box.

The Graduation Present

A young man soon graduated from college, and he asked his father to give him a sports car as a present. On the graduated day, and his father gave him a Bible. He felt disappointed and left home. Many years passed, and his job and life were wonderful. One day he got a message that his father was dead. He had to go home and took care of anything. Arranging his father’s stuff, he saw the Bible which his father gave him. He opened it and found the car key that he asked for.

Skinny Model

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Skinny Models
　One of Spain's most prestigious fashion shows has agreed to ban overly skinny models from taking part. The organisers of Madrid Fashion Week are using the Body Mass Index - a calculation based on height and weight - to reject models that are too thin. This report from Danny Wood:
　The Spanish fashion industry is taking a stand against waif thin models. Madrid Fashion Week may not be equal to the catwalks of Paris or New York, but organisers are turning away women they say are too underweight. Last year's fashion parade led to protests from medical associations and women's rights groups, who complained that the participants were unhealthily skinny.
　In response to pressure from the local government, the Association of Fashion Designers has agreed to use a calculation known as the Body Mass Index, based on weight and height to reject excessively thin models from this year's show. The World Health Organisation says a person's BMI should be between eighteen-and-a-half and about twenty-five. Organisers of Madrid Fashion Week have decided to ban underweight models who have a BMI of less than eighteen.
　The Association of Fashion Designers says thirty per cent of would be participants fail this test, including Spanish top model, Esther Canadas, who reportedly has a BMI of fourteen. At this year's fashion week, models as thin as Esther Canadas will be offered medical treatment. Madrid's local government says it wants to set a more positive, healthy image of beauty for teenagers to follow. Spain's Anorexia and Bulimia Association says if designers refuse to follow these voluntary restrictions the government should legislate to ban thin models.

Danny Wood, BBC News, Spain
Learning English - Words in the News
13 September, 2006 - Published 13:11 GMT

　The most prestigious fashion show in Spain has agreed to prohibit overly skinny model who attends. The Association of Designers responds the pressure from the local government, they reject excessively thin model and start calculating their BMI which should be between eighteen-and-a-half and about twenty-five, reported from WHO. There are thirty percent participants failing the test, and they will be offered medical treatment. For setting a positively beautiful and healthy image, the government will make laws to ban the unhealthily model.

Interpretation of Data

Chart 1:Overall impression by consumers of Credit Cards.















Chart 1 shows the overall impression by consumers' satisfactions of using the credit cards. As can been seen in chart 1, the 240 consumers think using the credit cards are excellent and convenient than cash. In the contrast, there were only 10 consumers accounted for the fair of the respondents. From the chart, it may be estimated that the most consumers’ satisfactions of using credit cards.

A Sewing Machine

　My mother has had a sewing machine since she was about 18 years old. When she was a senior high school student, she was not interested in the courses, which she had to study. Therefore, she decided to drop out the school and learned how to design and sew the clothes. The sewing machine was a gift from my grandfather.
　The sewing machine is older than my age and is still in my house. There are two small cabinets on the right and left, which are full of all kinds of color spools of thread. The head of the sewing machine is made of iron and plastic. There is a platform on which my mother can darn the pants by a sewing machine. There are two iron pillars to hold the machine. With the electricity, there is a pedal on which my mother treads to start sewing the clothes.
　When my mother has free time, she will buy the fabric and design the shirts, pants. She occasionally designs the clothes for me. She also uses a sewing machine to shorten our pants. The sewing machine is very important to her because it is unique and special in her heart.

Combined Qualifications

1. In several surveys, attractive people could indicate more favorable personal attributes unattractive people.
2. According to the researches, Economic sanctions may be ineffective.
3. Base on the studies, alcohol may lead people to become violent.
4. Base on the medical cases, passive smoking may possibly cause cancer.
5. In terms of the Greenpeace, Recycling might be the best solution to the waste disposal problem.
6. In some situation, Physical exercise perhaps reduces depression.
7. It is possible that deep tunnels might be safer and less vulnerable to earthquake shaking than shallow tunnels.
8. It seems that private schools maybe provide a better education than public schools.

Winter Vacation

　Last semester, I was an evening-program student of the STUT University. But I thought it was too difficult to work in the daytime and study in the evening. So before the winter vacation beginning, I took the transfer exam of the STUT University. Finally, I passed the the transfer exam and I quitted my job in February.
　My last job was a cram-school teacher. I taught the fourth and fifth grades students who studied at Elementary School. My colleagues and I helped them finish their school-homework, and taught some new school classes, for example, Chinese, mathematics, etc. We also arranged some interesting classes, one of which was the broadcast which was like the program on the radio. We taught them how to write and present it. This experience was very good, interesting and painstaking. I also learned something far from the textbooks. According to this speical experience, I had more desire to become a teacher in the future.
　During the Chinese New Year, our family did not have any plans to go to any vacation scenic. We thought the resorts must be overcrowded. So we decided to stay at home and played pokers or mah-jong. On the last of these holidays, I prepared and adjusted my emotion to start a new semester.

Stage 2 Qualification

Last year all overseas students finished University Registration forms. Most overseas students accomplished University Library Membership Application forms. A majority of overseas students completed National Health Service Registration forms. Many overseas students achieved International Student Identity Card Application forms. Some overseas students had done Accommodation Office Application forms. A few overseas students filled out Magazine Subscription forms.

Sentences combing

1. Bicycling is a good exercise; moreover, it doesn't pollute the air.
2. Even though I'm supposed to be working by myself, there are other people who I can interact with.
3. I missed the train and consequently was late for work.
4. She was angry; nevertheless, she listened to me.
5. Although he is young, he is wise.
6. She listened closely while he read the letter.
7. The poem was written in Latin, which language he couldn’t understand.
8. Mom told him to go to bed early so he could get up early the next morning.

The Advantages of Learning Foreign Language

Language is the means of communication of human beings. With the proficiency of a language, you can understand different custom in every country. Now we are living in the global village, language is not only a tool but also is very important to us.
It is necessary to learn foreign language. In the present society, it is not enough if you just speak and understand your native language that is not enough. You have to learn foreign language, for example, English, Japanese, etc. In Taiwan, we learned English when we were young because of the policies of the government. Due to the exam-oriented teaching style, some people whose writing skills is very well but they may be afraid to speak out. The cramming teaching method is in the fashion of force-feeding and we should be blamed for the result. For instance, according to a report, Taiwanese people’s English abilities were the last two places in Asia; therefore, we had to improve our English skills.
Learning English is very important in the present, as the power of the USA spreads across the world, therefore, English is the official second language in many countries. People come from different cultures to work and live together, and this will bring change. Instead of struggling for words, people can quickly share ideas and work together. Sharing language means easier communication and foundation for trust.
We have many opportunities to trade with foreigner in the 21st century. For example, experts predicted that Asian economy will flourish in the future; many businessmen invest their money and trade with Asians. Taiwan is a part of Asia, English is important for Taiwanese. If you wish to get a better job, you should have the skills of foreign language
Learning English has some advantages, it is an important part of global language. It is essential to learn because studying hard can rich my knowledge. In addition, each person has their culture and language, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing and using a major world language to communicate.