 What are the impacts of electrical equipment on human’s life in the past ten years?

Electrical equipments have led to many impacts on human's life in the past ten years. Basically, now you can see
many things can be done automatically by using hi tech equipments. For example, instead of using your memory to
work out a mathematical calculation or to remember important events, people now can use the computer to record
or to do mathematical calculations very quickly. This is a very good advantage of electrical equipment. However, it
has many drawbacks on the development of human being. Because of the flexibility and convenience of electrical
equipments, people are becoming lazier than in the older days. People now heavily rely on the computer to do most
of their jobs. Hence, the capability of human brain is somehow decreasing compared to our ability in the past. I
believe that if we can cleverly take advantage of the electrical equipments, we can make the society become much
better. And at the same time, we should be aware of the disadvantages led by the electrical equipments so that we
can decide how to use those devices cleverly.

 What are the differences of the life in the past and at the present?
Although there is a definite difference between past and present lifestyles, the difference between these
two concepts may differ according to income, access to modern facilities, equipment, education, and
lifestyle. There are some communities in the world who do not get access to many modern facilities and
technological inventions. Therefore, the difference between past and present lifestyles can be a very
subjective topic and the differences here might differ in various people’s experience.
Difference Between Past and Present Lifestyles in terms of Attitudes, Feelings, and Thinking
Capacity
Attitudes and Feelings:
Past: Attitudes of people in the past would have been more peaceful since they did not have any
complex economic, social or political problems. Thus, their attitudes and feelings were much simple than
the present day.
Present: People in the present are more educated, open and free to express their opinions. With the
complexity of their new lifestyle, their attitudes and feelings have become more complex.
Thinking Capacity:
Past: Our ancestors were intelligent and had a great thinking capacity despite the lack of technology
and tools such as calculators, computers, etc. The technology we used today is a result of their
innovations. In addition, we still have not been able to figure out some of their work. Ex: constructions
such as pyramids, ancient irrigation systems.
Present: The thinking capacity of people has widened. Even a person with limited thinking capacity has
the ability to improve it with education, access to books, magazines, and the internet.
Modern technology may also have a negative influence on intelligence. For example, some people use
the internet to look for solutions for their question, without thinking critically.
Difference Between Past and Present Lifestyles in terms of Food Habits
Changes in Food Habits:
Past: Before Stone Age, people used to eat fruits, leaves and anything they found from the forest. But,
this habit changed into hunting animals, preserving food items and planting and growing vegetables,
which eventually led into farming different crops like maize, corn, and rice. People were healthy, they
rarely had diseases and never needed extra exercise cause their daily work kept their bodies running.
Present: At present, we have turned the agriculture into a mass scale production, including machinery,
technology, pesticides and weedicides, all which came in with the green revolution. With green
revolution agriculture and the traditional farming culture turned upside down. As for now, farmers who
are able to cope up with the multi-national cooperation’s and their large-scale, expensive products,
pesticides and high-yielding varieties of seeds, keep producing crops for the market. Yet the traditional,
low-income farmers even today, especially in Asian countries, are in a dire state.
Fast food is another major factor in modern food habits. Although many people find it convenient, it
leads to many health conditions. Today people are unhealthy, needs medicine and functions on diets
and exercise machines.

How to become a well-known person

Decide how famous you want to be. Fame comes at many different levels. For instance, you could be famous
in your school or workplace. You could be famous in your hometown or your state. Alternatively, you
could go for ultimate fame and attempt to be famous around the world. Each of these has its own
unique pros and cons, so it's up to you to decide how much fame you want.
Create a unique solution to a problem. Think about the problems in your life and in the world around you. If
you can come up with a unique solution or a unique invention, you may become famous for it. [1]
 For example, Marie Curie became famous as a scientist and inventor of the X-ray.
 Think about problems in your life. Maybe you're always late, or you hate having to hunt around for your shoes every day. What
solutions could you come up with to help yourself and others with these problems?
Stand out from other people. Sometimes, you'll get noticed for just being yourself, if you
have a unique way of doing things or a unique way of looking at the world. The key
is to go your own way and be just who you are. You shouldn't change how you do
things just because you do them in a unique or odd way.
 Break away from stereotypes. If you love to skateboard, find your own unique tricks. Instead of going for a
typical "skater" look, find your own flair.
Audition for a reality show. Another way people become famous is by going on reality
shows. You don't necessarily need the talent to get on a reality show, though in
some cases, you'll need one, such as with singing shows. Look on the shows'
websites to find out where and when you can audition.
 Generally, it helps to be enthusiastic when you audition, particularly about the show.
 Keep in mind, on reality competition shows, the judges may be tough or mean. Don't take it too personally,
though. It's a part of the show.
Be generous in a unique way. While this may seem counter-intuitive, some people become famous by doing
something for other people in a really unusual way. It could be making a large donation, but you
could also just raise money in some way that's out of the ordinary.
 For instance, one man, Si Burgher had famously long eyebrows, nearly 3 inches (7.6 cm)! When friends suggested he let people
shave them off to raise money for charity, he agreed and became famous in his hometown of Bloomfield, Indiana. [2]
 For example, you could make it your goal to bake and sell a million brownies to raise money for a cause.

1. How do you feel about working in a team?

Everyone is different and has their own preferred way of working. Employers ask
this question to find out if you're suited to the working style of their workplace. You
should be honest when you answer, and try and provide an example from your
previous work experience.
Example: 'I enjoy working on a team, and find I do my best work when collaborating
on a project with colleagues. However, I also enjoy working alone and believe this
is necessary for some tasks. In my last job, I worked on a team of four people on a
project. We had daily meetings in the morning to discuss progress, but always spent
some time in the afternoons working on our own parts of the project, which I feel
worked well for me.'
2. What makes a good team?
The answer to this question will be different for everyone because everyone has a
different idea of what good teamwork entails. It's an important question for
interviewers to ask because they want to know whether your method of working
will fit into their current company culture. Back up your answer with a recent
example.
Example: 'In my last job, I worked with a small team to plan and deliver several
projects throughout the year. What I think made the team work very well was that
we had a manager who didn't micromanage us but was there to offer support if
needed. She set up bi-weekly meetings for us to share our progress and concerns
but trusted us to deliver the work. This meant that we were invested in the work
and wanted the team to succeed.'
3. Tell us about a time you showed strong teamwork skills.
By asking this question, your interviewer is trying to find out if you have the
qualities they are looking for in their new team member. Choose an example from
your professional experience that best highlights the most important skills you
would bring to a team.
Example: 'I worked on a sales team where we needed to increase our monthly
sales. I started a weekly meeting where the team could brainstorm and share our
ideas for innovating and finding new sales tactics. I worked with colleagues to put
these ideas into presentations, which we delivered to managers. Ultimately, we
adopted several of the team's ideas, and ended up beating our annual sales target
by 20%.'
4. Tell us about a team project that failed.
Failure is something that happens to everyone, and the interviewer who asks this
question wants to know that you have the resilience and strength to overcome
failure, and the necessary skills in self-reflection to learn from your mistakes.
Example: 'I once worked with a team on a complicated project for a new
international client. Due to errors in communication and a misunderstanding of
what we would provide, the project ended up being delivered late and over budget,
with a lot of stress for everyone involved. From this, I learned the importance of
clear communication from the outset of a project to manage expectations and make
sure everyone is on the same page.'
5. Have you ever worked with managers or teammates you didn't get along
with? How did you manage this?
Almost everyone has experience of working with a teammate they just didn't like, or
with a manager they didn't get on with. By asking these sorts of interview questions
about collaboration, interviewers are trying to determine whether you are capable
of acting professionally and putting your job first to get the work done. Answer this
question honestly, but be careful to keep your tone positive.
Example: 'Since everyone has a different way of working, it's natural that there's an
adjustment period when joining a new team. However, I've never had any real
problems with managers or colleagues. When I start a new job, I make sure to
clearly communicate with my teammates and managers, and ask questions to make
sure I understand what they expect of me. This way, I avoid any problems in the
future.'
6. How would you keep your team motivated?
Teamwork interview questions like this one are very common in interviews for
managerial positions, as interviewers want to know about your leadership skills.
However, even for non-management roles, interviewers will be impressed if you can
demonstrate your skills in leadership.
Example: 'I believe people are most motivated when they can clearly see the
intended outcome of a project, and understand their role in achieving this goal. For
this reason, I always make sure to communicate with my team early in a project
about the roles each individual will take on, and how that will help us move towards
the end goal.
I also encourage my team to share their ideas and allot time at the beginning of a
project for brainstorming and listening to my team's ideas on how to achieve the
project's goals. That way, everyone feels invested in the project and motivated from
the outset.'
7. How do you give feedback to team members?
Again, this is a teamwork interview question most commonly asked to candidates
for managerial roles. However, even if you're interviewing for a junior role,
managers may like to see whether you're able to give constructive and useful
feedback to your colleagues.
Example: 'I always make sure to compliment my team on the good work they do,
but I think it's equally important to let them know early when something is going
wrong. For example, in my last role, my assistant was responsible for making travel
arrangements for me and two other managers. She used a physical diary to make
notes of bookings and emailed each manager with their schedule for trips. I was
worried that transferring hand-written information to email might leave room for
mistakes and lead to someone missing a flight.
I helped my assistant to create a virtual shared calendar that imported travel
bookings directly from suppliers and was automatically shared with the other
managers, and explained to her why this might be a more efficient way to work. The
other two managers were impressed, and complimented my assistant on her
management of the travel calendar.'

1. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?

Definitely in the morning. I feel at my optimal level of performance when I first wake up in the morning
after a cup of coffee. So, I like to get my studying out of the way (to get something done so you
don’t have to worry about it) so I can relax more throughout the day. When I try to study in the
evening, I tend to be too tired and unfocused.
2. What do you do to improve your efficiency?
Exercise! When I feel unmotivated or unfocused, exercise is the number one thing that keeps me on
track (keep me focused). Second of all, taking a short break and coming back to my work with new,
fresh ideas helps a bunch (a lot). Last of all, balancing work and my personal life helps me to perform
to my best ability.
3. Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
Well, there could be a few different reasons. For one, I think many people don’t feel energized. Second
of all, they may be distracted by all of the tasks they must complete that day. Lastly, they simply just
may not be morning people (people who like the

 What is the difference between fresh food and canned food?

First, the most notable difference between fresh foods and canned foods is in their
flavor. Fresh foods are usually full of flavor and taste because they maintain all of the
natural vitamins and minerals and they are consumed within a short time. Canned food,
on the other hand, often lacks a clear flavor and tastes differently to fresh food since
chemical products have been added to them to increase shelf life. In other words, fresh
foods have a greater taste and flavor as they are consumed without any added
ingredients and close to the time of production. second, Canned foods are often thought
to be less nutritious than fresh or frozen foods, but research shows that this is not
always true. In fact, canning preserves most of a food's nutrients. ... However, while the
canning process may damage certain vitamins, amounts of other healthy compounds
may increase. Third, another difference between these two types of foods is the cost.
Whereas fresh foods are cheap to buy, canned foods are much more expensive. For
example, with canned food people pay for the benefit of convenience; they can be
bought almost anywhere, there is no preparation and they can be used at any time. In
contrast, fresh foods can be difficult to find and need to be prepared before eating. In
conclusion, fresh foods and buying canned foods are different in their flavor and cost.
When it comes down to a personal choice, it depends on the time each person has to
cook and prepare food and the amount of money they have available to spend on their
nutrition. It is important for everybody to consider their lifestyle and choose healthy
foods appropriately.

Too much money is wasted on repairing old buildings that should be used to knock them down
and build new ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Many people today claim that too much money is being allocated to the upkeep of older
buildings that would be better utilised on modern infrastructure. In my opinion, though
new buildings are more practical, old buildings are indispensable cultural relics.
Progressive supporters of modernity rationally point out the actual utility of a building
should be the priority. A good example of this would be in cities that have developed
substantially in the last half century such as Kolkata, India. Rapid economic development
there has overtaken sentimentality over both pre and post-Colonial architecture. It is
commonplace for old buildings that no longer meet today’s safety standards to be
bulldozed to build hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and offices. All these new buildings serve
vital functions in a 21st century metropolis and are not merely for show, as the buildings
relegated for demolition are.
Despite the above justifications, old buildings serve to maintain the irreplaceable cultural
identity of a city. While cities like Kolkata and Beijing have ruthlessly swept aside the past
in favour of an inevitable future, smaller cities like Chiang Mai in Thailand have managed
to protect the majority of their historic buildings. The result is more than just tourist
attractions like classic homes, old city walls and ancient pagodas. The residents of
Chiang Mai, and other citizens of Thailand, can visit and be reminded of the beauty and
resilience of their ancestors. In Beijing, the disdain for history encourages the nation at
large to imitate the stubborn pursuit of progress characteristic of the 21st century.
In conclusion, old buildings ought to be preserved as they are important for a nation’s
cultural identity. The governments that adopt this long-term, multifaceted view will reap
the rewards of a more unified national citizenry.

 What changes have taken place in architecture in the past two decades?
Versatile designs
The shift in the use of materials created the need for more versatile designs that will match the modern needs of eco-friendly
construction and design projects. While organic materials are currently popular, many new interior designers and architects are working
toward solutions that will show versatility within the construction of the building itself.
You’ve probably noticed that most newer buildings are no longer traditional rectangles simply stacked on top of one another with
partitions that include rooms and walls. Modern architecture is now more dedicated to creating a natural flow to the building.
Accessible design is a direct result of this increased versatility. It helps ensure that everyone has quick access to functional and
adequate spaces in both private and public contexts.
It has also contributed to the creation of smaller living spaces such as petite prefabs and tiny cabins that practice minimalism as the
most effective solution for people trying to live a greener lifestyle.
More importantly, this versatile and accessible design allows contractors to construct eco-friendly and more sustainable buildings using
organic and more natural materials. It has also led to more open designs that use lighter and stronger materials to open up living spaces
by reducing the number of walls.
Rooftop greenery is becoming popular
With the world becoming more populated with each passing day, fewer locations are suitable for growing vegetation and produce. Since
the world needs both to add to the sustainability of traditional architecture, many modern buildings have rooftop greenery – green
rooftop terraces that are constructed as gardens.
These terraces aren’t just a small place where you can grow your own garden. They are designed specifically to hold the weight of
growing vegetation, water, and soil while using the natural ability to absorb moisture. Rooftop greenery is one of the most prominent
trends in modern architecture at the moment that will most likely continue to grow in the future.
Alongside rooftop greenery, we also have vertical gardens that are very helpful in conserving nature. These gardens are like blocks of
nature that you can find all around buildings, neighborhoods, and entire towns. Aside from being breathtakingly beautiful to behold,
vertical gardens help reduce gas emission and noise pollution, among many other things.
Less empty space
Modern architecture is all about more light and allowing natural light into living spaces. It can be beneficial in many different ways, but
most people see it when paying their energy bills. Buildings built to provide lots of natural light help reduce energy costs as tenants
don’t have to rely on electricity for lighting as much.
Building materials have become more durable in the last couple of years, opening new possibilities for changing traditional ways.
Modern buildings are designed to allow the use of more windows and less empty space. You don’t need plenty of empty space to live
comfortably. No matter how much space you have, you can always arrange it to serve you better.
That’s why modern architecture and design both lean more toward multi-functional living spaces and furniture, as well as built-in
storage solutions that allow homeowners to make the most out of their living space.
With more and more people expecting their homes to run and work more efficiently now, having empty space or an unused room in your
home seems very impractical and expensive.
Realistic project imagery
In modern architecture, the need for more realistic project imagery is constantly growing. Both 3D rendering and architectural
visualization are incredibly important to realizing modern architectural projects these days. 3D rendering, computer-generated imagery,
and 3D graphics help communicate ideas more effectively.
3D visualization is more accessible and can be used to demonstrate both a prototype of a project idea or the finished product. More
importantly, such imagery allows artists to showcase a project in 3D, improve visual communication, and present their ideas in a much
more cost-effective way.
Thanks to realistic project imagery, it is possible to track and monitor numerous projects in a real-life environment from beginning to
end. Such imagery also allows for virtual reality technology that can help create virtual tours around the most critical aspects of a
project in a digital setting.
A virtual tour is nothing more than a simulation of a particular project that can also include narration, text, music, sound effects, etc. It
is the closest depiction of a real-life experience. Because of that, virtual tours are mostly used in industries such as real estate and
hospitality.
Realistic project imagery is realistic and immersive to allow people who don’t come from an architecture background to better
understand every aspect of a project, including its scales, surrounding area, different versions, potential problems, and flaws in the
design.
A more customer-centric approach
With realistic project imagery came a more customer-centric approach, meaning that modern architects are now using all sorts of tools
and technologies to provide their clients with the ultimate customer experience.
Customer-centric architecture is also human-centered, and it isn’t just a methodology, style, or trend, but a solution-based approach to
enhance the relationship between buildings and people to attend to society’s needs and the ever-increasing and changing needs of local
communities.
Buildings designed with this approach are built to provide solutions for ongoing problems and opportunities by focusing on the emotions,
behaviors, narratives, and needs of people.
Taking a more customer-centric approach is also an excellent way to fix those problems and heal local communities by eliminating
unhealthy and dangerous practices, as well as the use of polluting materials.
We’ll need both human-centric and nature-centric approaches to building environment-friendly constructions and finding more effective
ways to make the world a more sustainable and greener place.
There is no doubt that the future of architecture is a human-centric one. It has already started on the level of local communities, where
you can already find entire green and sustainable cities and neighborhoods. We expect to see much more of this in the future.
Personalized designs
Since more and more architects are taking a customer-centric approach, the demand for personalized designs has never been greater.
Ten years ago or so, the focus of architecture was more on renovating as it was one of the best ways to add more value to a property.
Many homeowners and property managers made renovations and other decisions regarding decoration and design with a potential buyer
in mind. Nowadays, architecture is much more personalized as there is a whole new wave of individuality where people are more
centered on renovating their properties rather than appeasing potential buyers.
Every property is entirely unique, with elements based on individual style and preference. A personalized design isn’t only meant to
leave a potential buyer in awe but to address the basic and personal needs of the people who use it. Modern houses are designed to
better fit the needs of people who live in them.
Personalized designs use patterns and color – they’re all about trying out different surfaces for worktops, walls, and flooring. They can
also be geared toward a smart home, as smart home technology is on the rise.
More room for being creative
Modern architecture is more into exploring the uncharted territories that come with the use of newer technologies, techniques,
methodologies, and practices, as well as eco-friendly, organic materials.
Because of that, it leaves more room for being creative to architects, designers, contractors, 3D artists, engineers, etc. – even more so
if we take into consideration the trend of smart homes that is still to explode and take the world by storm.
In the past, these smart homes were nothing but living units crammed with internet-enabled and connected devices. They required vast
amounts of energy and were extremely costly to upgrade or repair.
However, this is now completely changed thanks to the almost continuous wire-free connection. There are four main things to think
about when it comes to the key factors influencing the evolution of architecture:
 ‍Environment – the surroundings of a building have a significant impact on its shape and size. At the same time, the building
also has an impact on the environment around it. That leaves plenty of room to get creative with the design and determine the
type and amount of materials used in construction.‍
 Creativity – an architect’s imagination and identity play a crucial role in their creativity and the design and structure of a
building. They can find inspiration in many directions, including past experiences, events, and common hobbies in the area.‍
 Modern architectural styles – while previous architectural styles still serve as the foundation for inspiration, modern
architecture is now more determined by the technology used in architectural design today.‍
 Criticism – constructive criticism can help modern architects create a better final result and identify potential errors and faults
in their designs.
Conclusion
From smaller and simpler living spaces to building energy-efficient homes, modern architecture is now concerned with solving the most
urgent global problems and still helps homeowners and property managers save the environment by preserving their natural habitat.
With more efficient buildings comes a greater chance to reduce the amount of energy spent and save money on utility bills.
Modern architecture will help build more sustainable and eco-friendly buildings that will provide people with zero-energy homes and
energy-positive living units that are capable of producing more energy than they spend.
Such eco-aware concepts will help raise awareness regarding the ever-increasing need to make the world a greener and healthier place

Why it's useful to children to learn playing instruments?

The process of learning an instrument is a fantastic way to demonstrate to children the value of hard work.
Like most disciplines, when we’re absolute beginners, we can frequently see the end-goal right in front of us:
individuals who perform that skill effortlessly and inspire others with ease. In music, these people are
everywhere, and often make strong impressions on both children and adults. They consistently exemplify the
pinnacle that so many others aspire to reach. This is where inspiration starts, which leads into their first steps
of musicianship.
When children see world-class musicians, they think,”That’s what I want to do”, but when they try an
instrument for the first time, they quickly realize that it’s not as simple as they thought it would be. If they
find that they truly want to improve their skills and continue to play, they begin to understand the
fundamentals of how to succeed in life: persistence, dedication, patience and plenty of other essential
characteristics.
These skills are easily transferable to other areas, especially when they’re developed at a young age. As a
musician who started learning drums and guitar at a young age, I can confidently say that my overall patience
and attentiveness grew exponentially, which allowed me to perform better academically. Instead of becoming
frustrated when I failed to understand a homework problem or concept, I took a much different approach
that involved accepting my current skill level and doing everything I could to improve.
I often say that I owe so much of my success in life to playing music, because the fundamentals that I learned
during hours upon hours of practice only strengthened my abilities both as a musician and as a
student/person. The life skills taught by playing instruments are invaluable, and children will benefit and use
them in all facets of life for many years thereafter.

 What are the possible factors that cause the break-up of friendship?
1. Lack of common interests
Sometimes people form friendships under certain conditions, such as studying or working together. When
these conditions no longer apply, they may find that they don’t have much in common after some time.
Other times, friends may bond over shared interests, such as gaming or sports, but when one or both loses
interest in these things, they grow apart and can’t figure out how to connect in new ways.
In both cases, the friendship tends to fizzle out as contact dwindles. Deep conversations become customary
catching up and may even feel awkward. You may want to talk but not know what to say. As time goes by, it feels
harder to reconnect after so much time has gone by.
2. Lack of time
Not seeing each other or talking regularly can really put a strain on a friendship. As we get further into adulthood,
we may find ourselves feeling busier and busier. Work may take up more time, and many people end up caring for
children, family members, or a romantic partner. Our physical health may require more time and effort to maintain,
and as a result, it can be hard to find a time to meet up with friends who have conflicting schedules.
Sometimes one person moves away, and meeting in person becomes impossible. Phone calls and texts begin
to dwindle, and you may realize you haven’t heard from them in months or even longer.
In some cases, people can lose touch for months or even years but still pick up where they left off when they
see each other again. But other times, people may even feel uncomfortable asking someone to meet up after
so much time has passed.
3. Mismatched expectations
Friendship means different things to different people. One person may expect consistent contact and
checking in, while their friend may have more of a “let’s talk when we feel like it” attitude. Some people are
looking for deep connections from their friendships, while others may be looking for something more casual
where they spend time together doing fun things.
If two people have different expectations of their friendship, one or both may end up disappointed and
decide to end the friendship to find one that’s more suited to what they’re looking for.
4. Betrayal
Sometimes there are clear and even dramatic reasons why a friendship ends. Someone may feel betrayed
when a friend dates their ex, for example, and feel too hurt to carry on the friendship.
Betrayal in a relationship can look like gossiping about each other, not being there when someone has a
monumental life event and needs support (like the death of a family member), lying, and so on.
In some cases, you can rebuild trust in a friendship, but in many cases, people find it too difficult or choose
not to do so. Some long-term friendships are worth doing the work to save, but in the case of a new
friendship that’s fraught with trust issues early, it may be better to let go and stop reaching out to that friend.

5. The friendship feels one-sided

While a healthy friendship adds to your life, some friendships feel draining, frustrating, or leave you feeling
bad about yourself. In these cases, it feels healthier to end toxic friendships. Being in a friendship where there
is constant drama and our effort to keep the relationship is not repaid can seriously affect mental health and
wellbeing. These one-sided friendship quotes might help you to spot really selfish friends more easily.
In a study by Apostolou and Keramari that looked into reasons why friendships end, these types of
friendships would have been under “selfishness.” People in the study cited reasons such as “friend takes
without giving” and “friend takes me for granted.”
6. Inability to repair after conflict
Many of us have never learned how to communicate healthily in emotional situations. You
may have grown up in a home where people never talked things through. Adults around you
may have yelled or just pretended nothing happened. As a result, talking things out may feel
unnatural.
The problem is that if you spend enough time with someone, some sort of conflict is bound
to show up. It’s very rare to meet someone with whom you will always agree and get along
with. Sometimes, people have two conflicting needs, which can lead to hurt feelings or anger
on one or both sides. In these cases, a compromise can ideally be worked out where both
sides feel heard and respected.
Learning how to work through conflict is a valuable skill that will help you in all your
relationships. We have some guides that may help you improve your communication, such
as how to have difficult conversations.
7. Romantic involvement
Sometimes friends date and break up, or one person is romantically interested while the
other person isn’t. In some cases, these feelings make it too difficult to continue being
friends. It can hurt to watch your friend dating someone else when you want to be with them
romantically yourself, and sometimes people choose to end the friendship.
Similarly, people may end a friendship when their friend develops a romantic interest in their
current romantic partner, creating an awkward situation.
8. Perceptions of friends and family
Sometimes one’s friends and romantic partner don’t get along, and the person feels that
they have to choose one or the other. The same goes for when a person’s family or other
friends don’t approve of one’s friend or when a friend goes against the social norm. For
example, this may happen if the friend is addicted to substances or has poor personal
hygiene.
Common questions
Why do friendships end after high school?
After high school, people may go off in different directions and grow apart from old friends. Sometimes that is due
to physical distance and time constraints, while other times, they grow apart due to different interests and choices
in life.
Why do all my friendships end badly?
If you have several friendships that ended badly, you may need to work on skills such as conflict resolution, active listening,
setting boundaries, and reciprocality “1. : the quality or state of being reciprocal : mutual dependence, action, or influence.
2. : a mutual exchange of privileges. specifically : a recognition by one of two countries or institutions of the validity of licenses
or privileges granted by the other.”. These types of skills will help your relationships last longer and feel healthier and more
fulfilling.
How long do most friendships last?
A 2014 study found considerable changes in participants’ friendships over a seven-year period,[2] suggesting that
friendships often end within a few years.
Is it natural for friendships to end?
It’s normal for some friendships to end as we move through different phases of our lives. As we grow apart from
some friends, we make space for new friendships to appear.
What are the signs of a friendship ending?
Some signs a friendship may be coming to an end are: you make repeated efforts to connect which aren’t met by
the other person; you fight a lot and aren’t able to repair before fighting again; you don’t have many things to talk
about together.

 What is the difference between reading and watching TV?

The short answer? Yes. Reading is a whole lot better than watching TV in more ways than you can imagine. Even from an early
age, the use of screens brings massive disadvantages when compared to time spent reading. Not only because reading is an
incredibly useful learning tool, while the TV has a mainly entertainment purpose, but also because of the effect both have on
our brains.
Reading has a positive effect on our mental health, while watching TV has the exact opposite effect. Reading can reduce
stress, lower our blood pressure, our heart rate and muscle tension.

On top of the knowledge boost reading provides us with, it also has a healing effect on our mental state. Especially if we
approach reading with mindfulness, there is a lot for us to gain if we spend more time reading and less time watching TV.
Reading allows us to live less stressful, wiser and more empathetic lives.

 Reading improves general knowledge: there is no better way of acquiring information on pretty much any subject
than through reading.

 Reading makes us better people: by helping us relax, by making us wiser and better informed, by improving our
ability to empathize with others and by teaching us countless life lessons, reading makes us better people in
countless aspects.

 Reading helps us live longer and healthier lives: the benefits of reading books go well beyond our mental health.
Reading can lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, delay the onset of age related cognitive diseases like
Alzheimer’s or dementia and can even extend our life expectancy.

 Reading is like cardio for your brain: even though anatomically they have almost nothing in common, your brain
and your muscles share a couple of similarities to a certain extent. More precisely, your brain will function a lot better
the more you exercise it, just like your muscles. Reading is a great exercise for your brain and people who read
constantly not only have better learning performance, they also have a much healthier brain, which allows them to
have a young and sharp mind even in old age.

Give me some opinion on the transportation in your city?

In my opinion, one of the biggest problems of transportation is traffic jams in Anyang city. It has become common
to see passengers and drivers having to wait in long lines of buses and cars moving at a snail's pace on the streets
during the rush hours. There are several reasons for this problem. First, the number of vehicles is increasing much
more rapidly than the building of roads. Second, there seem to be too many private cars and not enough public
buses. Third, many people, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists do not obey traffic rules properly, especially
at busy intersections.
In my opinion, one of the biggest problems of transportation is traffic jams in Anyang city. In view of the
seriousness of this problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse. On the one hand, the
government should invest more money in the building of new roads and the repairing and maintenance of old ones,
particularly those in busy areas of the cities. On the other hand, the number of private cars in urban areas should
be limited while the number of public buses should be increased. At the same time, it is essential that stricter traffic
rules and regulations be issued to strengthen traffic control.

1) Compare the different transportation, such as between plane, train and car.
Drive car to travel is convenient because we can set out at any time. But it is too slow and it may spend us much
more time. Plane ticket is more expensive. So, I think train is the best transportation for me.

2) Can you just image the transportation in the future and describe it for me?
In the future, the speed of car, train and plane will be faster. And, the transportation will be easier and convenient.

3) Just compare the transportation in the past and now? What transportation do you like and why?
Nowadays, we have more choice on the transportation than the past. Such as tube, plane etc, even though in the
small city. I like tube, because tube is safe and tube ticket is cheap.

What role do you think music plays in our life?

Just as other kinds of art, music has become an indispensable part of human culture. It brings us with nutritious spiritual
foods, enriches our leisure life .In addition, music can do good to us very much. It can elicit the imagination of us. And, it
teaches us how to distinguish beauty from nature. Listening to the music, I am sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's
hard work and relax.