9-1 Lesson 2-24-2
In society, people live busy and hectic lives. P
For that reason, people manage the wheel recklessly and rudely. P
People change lanes and drive dangerously, especially when they are in hurry. P
Car accidents are caused by careless driving. P
Car accidents also encourage traffic congestion by blocking the road. P
People risk having accidents in order to save minutes of driving time. P
Sometimes accidents can lead to a permanent end. P
Drivers should think of their lives and the lives of others before they get behind the steering wheel. P
9-2 Lesson 2-24-3
People these days are always in a hurry. P
This causes some to exhibit what is known as "road rage". P
Foolish people speed at 90 mph to get to their destination. P
Reckless driving like this is the cause of most road accidents. P
The result of many car accidents is a roadblock. P
Car accidents can cause lots of problems such as traffic jams, injuries, and death. P
Would you harm others just to save a few seconds? P
People should always consider the safety issues concerning driving. P
9-3 Lesson 2-25-1
It is important to teach young children the morals of life. P
Then children will realize that honest people will find success. P
That is why we teach them about the lives of famous people who achieve success through honesty and hard work. P
We also point out fictional characters who suffered miserably because of their insincerity. P
Adults set poor examples for little children by lying. P
When pulled over by the police, drivers insist that they have not broken the law in any way. P
We make up excuses just to get out of work. P
Children realize that greedy people have more money than honest people. P
We teach them the importance and advantages of telling 'white lies'. P
There are times when it is difficult to decide whether to be completely honest or to tell a little white lie. P
9-4 Lesson 2-25-2
Young children should be taught the morals of life. P
It plants the idea that hard workers will eventually succeed in the end. P
This is why we highlight the accomplishments of those who worked hard. P
Likewise, we also refer to fictional characters that experienced misfortune because of their fraudulence. P
Society, on the other hand, does not serve as a good role model to youngsters. P
When we are pulled over by a cop, we insist that we have not been drinking. P
When we want a day off of work, we tell our boss that we're not feeling so well. P
Furthermore, little kids see that selfish people attain more wealth than people who are giving. P
Also, we teach older children the usefulness of small lies. P
Once in a while there will be a situation when it is not easy to decide whether to be straightforward or whether to tell a lie. P
9-5 Lesson 2-25-3
It is crucial for children to be instructed in the morals of life. P
Only then will the notion be instilled that sincerity will bring success. P
That is why we emphasize the achievements of people who prospered through respectable hard work. P
On top of that, we also focus on fictional characters that became miserable because of their dishonesty. P
Nevertheless, there are those who set bad examples for innocent children. P
When pulled over by a police officer, we lie and insist that we did not drive through a red light. P
When we don't feel like going to work, we tell our boss that we are sick. P
Additionally, kids may perceive that corrupt humans often gain more than those who are honest. P
As childen mature, we train them in the value of exaggerating. P
From time to time, it is tough to determine whether to be absolutely forthright or whether to exaggerate a bit. P
9-6 Lesson 2-26-1
I was having lunch in a restaurant yesterday, and a father and his young daughter were having a serious conversation. P
I wasn't planning to overhear their conversation, but I happened to hear some of what they said. "So, how are you doing?" the father asked. P
"Not very well. I'm very unhappy with my life right now," the daughter responded. P
This confirmed my belief that children today are maturing more rapidly than children in previous generations. P
My friends and I never felt anything close to depression until middle school. P
That conversation was enough evidence to show that children are growing up faster than we thought. P
Children don't seem so innocent anymore. They dress, talk, and even act like adults. P
It is not unusual to see little girls dressed up and showing their young bodies off. P
They use their allowance to buy fashionable bags. P
It is also not unusual to see boys walking around with stylish chains. P
These rapid changes happen for a reason. P
Long ago, children grew up watching their parents and other adults. P
These days, however, children are looking to the media for information. P
The pressure to seem mature is making children participate in activities they aren't ready for. P
9-7 Lesson 2-26-2
I was drinking coffee in a cafe the other day, when a mother and her daughter sat down to talk. P
I happened to hear what they were saying. The mother asked, "Are you okay?" P
The nine year old girl replied, "I've been feeling a bit down lately." P
This just made me realize how quickly children were growing up. P
As far as I can remember, my friends and I were never really depressed until high school. P
This change in children is increasing gradually. P
Young children don't seem to be all that innocent anymore. They behave just like adults do. P
Teenage girls wear dangling chandelier earrings and put layers of makeup on their faces. P
They even work part time jobs so that they can buy the latest trendy designer bags. P
It is not unusual to see boys sporting the latest celebrity haircuts. P
These changes occur for a reason. P
In past generations, children matured as they gained more life experience. P
The media is responsible for exposing children to the adult world too quickly. P
The vast amount of adult-oriented information made public is causing children to mature too quickly. P
9-8 Lesson 2-26-3
I was at the library the other day when a father and his daughter sat down behind me. P
I happened to eavesdrop on their conversation. The dad asked, "Are things alright?" P
The little girl replied, "I find myself in a constant state of depression these days." P
This was all I needed to hear to reinforce my belief that children are developing at a very fast pace. P
When my friends and I were in elementary school we never experienced anything close to depression. P
The change in children these days seems so obvious. P
Children don't seem as angelic as they used to. P
They carry themselves like adults. Girls put on makeup and dress like models. They save their tutoring money to buy designer bags and clothes. P
Even boys are seen with expensive new cell phones. P
I believe that there is an explanation for all these changes. P
In the past, children matured gradually as they learned from life. P
These days, however, the media is thrusting children into the adult world too fast. P
The media is sending lots of negative messages to children. P
The media is making children want to develop too quickly. P
9-9 Lesson 2-27-1
Today's marketing field is filled with many types of jobs. P
Everyone does not have the same skills, so they choose the career that they have an aptitude for. P
We cannot set the goal too high, or be too greedy, or we will never be able to accomplish anything significant. P
We need to stick with one goal and work diligently to get it accomplished. P
Of course, support and care from family and friends is necessary in order to accomplish your dreams. P
There may be a period of time in which you will not able to socialize with your peers and family. P
Dedication and self-sacrifice are needed in order to accomplish remarkable things. P
Famous inventors have spent most of their time devoted to achieving success. P
9-10 Lesson 2-27-2
There are many different professions in this world. P
Since we all do not have the same kind of skills, we have to choose which job is best suited to us. P
We need to keep in mind that very little can be done when we try to do everything at once. P
That is why we need to choose one thing that interests us, finish it, and move on to the next item on our agenda. P
You definitely need the support of family to attain your goals. P
Devoting your time to your work means spending less time with family and friends. P
You need to build self-discipline to overcome and endure hardship. P
The achievement of great presidents proves this to be true. P
9-11 Lesson 2-27-3
There are numerous kinds of careers to choose from in the marketplace. P
However, we have to select jobs that correlate with our skills. P
If we do everything all at once, very little can be completed. P
So therefore we must choose one thing and stick with it until it is completed. P
You truly need the support of family and peers to succeed. P
Focusing your attention on your career means surrendering quality time with family and friends. P
In order to accomplish a great feat, devotion and time are needed. P
Famous artists have dedicated themselves in order to achieve fame and recognition. P
9-12 Lesson 2-28-1
The website 'Myspace' is becoming more popular among young people these days. P
It is a great place to make new friends. Old friends can keep in touch through these websites. P
Each individual can post his or her thoughts on the site so that others may read and respond to it. P
The comments written on the site blog are interesting. P
In addition to keeping in touch with friends, it does not cost anything to be a member of these websites. P
Therefore, social networking websites on the internet are a good way to make friends all over the world. P
9-13 Lesson 2-28-2
An internet website called 'Friendster' is gaining popularity among the young folks these days. P
In this world of advanced technology, social networking websites are a great way to forge new friendships. P
Existing friends can communicate through these websites. P
Others can respond to the blogs written on an individual's site. P
Compelling topics are often mentioned in the comments. P
It is important to have access to the internet because it is a good way to meet new people, and it does not cost anything to chat with friends. P
9-14 Lesson 2-28-3
'Facebook' on the internet is very popular among students. P
Social networking websites make it easier for people to meet new people. P
These websites are not limited to new friends, but old friends may also talk to each other. P
Comments are posted on blogs so that other members can read and respond them. P
Also it is a cheap way to keep in touch with friends. P
It is important to get involved with internet websites because you can make friends all over the world. P
9-15 Lesson 2-29-1
One should be very selective when choosing a job. P
One should not make a rushed decision. P
One should also not make decisions based on money alone. P
There are hundreds of people who are wealthy but do not take pleasure in what they do. P
Above all, one must ask one's self, "What am I interested in?" P
Some jobs require an advanced degree or a training course. P
And lastly, one would need to work hard to stay above the rest of their peers in the field. P
9-16 Lesson 2-29-2
One should be very cautious when choosing a career path. P
Making decisions should never be rushed. P
Money alone should not be the only thing considered when making a decision. P
For instance, there are those who make a huge salary but are not content with what they do. P
It is important to choose a career that is reflective of one's interests. P
There are some jobs that make work experience a necessary requirement. P
Lastly, one would need to increase one's expertise to be promoted to a higher position. P
9-17 Lesson 2-29-3
Selecting a career should be done with careful consideration. P
Decisions should not be made on an impulse. P
Moreover, career decisions should not only be based on money. P
For example, some rich people are miserable because they do not like their job. P
Most of all, it is important to find out what one enjoys doing. P
One may also find that some jobs make first year training mandatory. P
Finally, one needs to be a step ahead of the rest in order to be a success. P
9-18 Lesson 2-30-1
Hey, Susan. Do you have a schedule for Saturday? P
No. Why? P
Do you want to go see a horror movie? P
Sorry, but I'm not into scary movies. P
Then how about an action movie? I heard the new Demi Moore film is really good. P
I wish I could go to the movies with you, but I have more important things to do right now. P
What's keeping you so busy all the time? P
I need time to prepare for my hour presentation this Friday. P
You still have plenty of time. P
I'm sorry Christina, but my grades are more important than movies. P
You're always too hard on yourself. You should go with the flow. P
Yeah but I still get good grades. P
Whatever. See you next week. P
9-19 Lesson 2-30-2
Hello, Sarah. Are you doing anything this Sunday? P
Why do you ask? P
Want to go watch a scary show with me? P
I can't watch horror stuff. P
Then do you like comedies? There's one starring Eddie Murphy that looks fun. P
Sorry, but I don't have time for movies. P
Why can't you go? P
I have a really important test coming up next week. P
It's due next week. P
Why is it so hard for you to understand me? My grades are really important to me. P
You need to relax. You're always too tense. P
Mind your own business. P
Fine. I'm leaving. P
9-20 Lesson 2-30-3
Sally! Are you available this coming Monday? P
Why? Are you planning something? P
I was wondering if you want to go along to see a horror movie. P
I hate gory things. P
How about something surrealistic? P
I'm really sorry, but I am busy right now. P
Why are you busy? P
I have an English project due next Wednesday. P
What? That's it? P
This is really important to me. P
You need to loosen up once in a while. P
You're not my mom. Stop telling me what I should do and what I shouldn't. P
Whatever. I'm going. P