JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 17

The benefits of importing Chinese goods do outweigh the consequences. For example, If we bought shoes made in the U.S.A., they would be less money. In addition, we would be helping the low economy that we are going through. Also, if we bought shoes made in China or Japan, the shoes would cost more and the people who worked on the shoes would get paid only like 5 dollars out of 40 dollars.

"The Gift of the Magi" Irony

In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry uses irony to make the story realistic. For example, Jim sold his watch to buy Della combs. This shows that this is ironic becuase Della sold her hair so she could get Jim a silver watch chain. This is realistic because in real life people sometimes do things for others but doesn't always work out the way they want it to.  In addition, Della sold her hair so she could buy Jim a silver watch chain. This shows that this is ironic because Jim sold his watch so he could get her combs. This also shows irony because now Jim and Della dont know what to do with each others presents. In conclusion, not everything people plan goes the way they want it to go. 

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 15

Cell phones are not safe to use while driving because there have been to much accidents over the past few years. For example, many drivers could RELATE to those who also have been in an accident, but is not fun talking about it because it was not a fun experience. In addition, the CONCEPT in which useing a cell phone while driving is not something everyone can avoid because there could be drunk drivers or other fools in the world. Also, people ASSESS many other people when they hit each others cars by not paying attention or by mistake. That is way I think you should not use a cell phone while driving.