DEVELOPMENT BY COMPARISON.

 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Cao Hai Zhen, 0501. 
Topic:    The similarities between studying French and English. 
Title:    “Studying French and English is similar.” 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]   Study – French / English – similar.  
     [S1]    Both foreign languages. 
     [S2]    Communicate. 
     [S3]    Must know country’s culture. 
     [S4]    Can compare both with Chinese. 
     [S5]    Must work hard. 
     [CS]   Try our best. 
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     [TS]    Every country has its own language, and for students, some of these languages have similarities; for example, studying French and English are similar, and I will explain some here. 
     [S1]    French and English are both “foreign languages” to us. 
     [S2]    If we speak both languages very well, we can communicate with other people from many parts of the world. 
     [S3]    If we want to establish good relationships with other people from French or English-speaking countries, we need to know their culture. 
     [S4]    Both languages can be compared with Chinese, because they have some similarities in grammar. 
     [S5]    If we want to study them very well, we must work hard. 
     [CS]    Let’s try our best to study foreign languages, and learn to speak with others; I believe we can study them well, if we believe in ourselves! 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Yuan Jiang Chun, 0503. 
Topic:    Similarities between bread, and steamed bread. 
Title:    “How bread and steamed bread are similar.” 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]    Bread – steamed bread – in common. 
     [S1]    Convenient. 
     [S2]    Flour. 
     [S3]    Sweet / salty. 
     [S4]    Cheap. 
     [S5]    Breakfast food. 
     [CS]   Many similarities. 
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     [TS]   Even though bread and steamed bread are made in different ways, they have many things in common. 
     [S1]    When we want to eat something, it is very convenient and easy to buy them. 
     [S2]    Both are made of flour. 
     [S3]    Both products come in “sweet’ and “salty” variants. 
     [S4]    They are cheap to buy; each one only costs a few mao. 
     [S5]    We often eat them for breakfast, as they are very convenient to prepare. 
     [CS]    Therefore, you can see that they have many similarities. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Cao Hai Zhen, 0507. 
Topic:    Shakespeare and Lu Xun. 
Title:    “How Shakespeare and Lu Xun are the same.” 
Brainstorming:    Famous – major writers – influenced thinking of entire country – aroused national consciousness – widely quoted – concerned about some aspect of their country – patriotic. 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]    Although different – many things in common. 
     [S1]    Famous. 
     [S2]    Major writer – often quoted. 
     [S3]    Influenced thinking of entire country. 
     [S4]    Concerned about some aspect of their society. 
     [S5]    Patriotic – aroused national consciousness. 
     [CS]    Everyone admires them – should study. 
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     [TS]    Although Shakespeare and Lu Xun came from different countries and different times, they have many things in common. 
     [S1]    Both are famous all over the world. 
     [S2]    They are both major writers, who are widely quoted. 
     [S3]    They influenced the thinking of their entire country through their writing.  
     [S4]    Both were concerned about some aspect of their country, and made it a constant theme in their writing; Shakespeare thought much about the role of the king, and Lu Xun considered the care of the Chinese mind. 
     [S5]    Both of them were very patriotic, and tried to arouse national consciousness. 
     [CS]    Everyone today admires both men for their writing; we should therefore study what they have to say. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Yuan Jiang chun, 0503. 
Topic:    Cassette and MP-3. 
Title:    “How a cassette and an MP-3 are similar.” 
Brainstorming:   Materials – usage – size – shape – sound quality – weight – convenience of using – functions – how “input” is done. 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]   Appear different – however, similarities.  
     [S1]    Convenience of using – easy. 
     [S2]    Weight – light.   
     [S3]    Materials – plastic case, metal screws. 
     [S4]     Size – small. 
     [S5]    How “input’ is done – through microphone. 
     [CS]   Therefore, many similarities. 
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     [TS]    To many people, a cassette and an MP-3 appear to be different; however, they have many things in common. 
     [S1]    Both are easy and convenient to use. 
     [S2]    They are both light. 
     [S3]    In terms of materials, they are made of plastic, and have small metal screws. 
     [S4]    They are both small, and can fit into your pocket. 
     [S5]    You can use a microphone in either device, in order to “input” voice information. 
     [CS]    Therefore, it can be seen that they have many similarities. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Wang Ai Ying, 0507. 
Topic:    Boyfriends and husbands. 
Title:    How boyfriends and husbands are the same.” 
Brainstorming:    Responsible – like to play – good for beating – show concern – clever – silent – romantic – considerate – capable – independent – they like “toys”. 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]   B. and H. – similar.  
     [S1]    Responsible – show concern – considerate. 
     [S2]    Clever – capable. 
     [S3]    Romantic – good for beating. 
     [S4]    Independent – silent. 
     [S5]    Like to play – they like their “toys”. 
     [CS]   Both useful – both trouble! 
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     [TS]    Generally speaking, boyfriends and husbands are similar in many ways. 
     [S1]    They are both responsible, considerate, and show concern. 
     [S2]    Many women choose their men, based upon whether the men are clever and capable. 
     [S3]    These men are romantic, because they “allow” their women to “beat” them. 
     [S4]    They are both independent in spirit, and generally silent. 
     [S5]    They usually like to play, and they both have their own “toys”. 
     [CS]    Both boyfriends and husbands are “useful”, but sometimes they are “trouble”! 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Feng Ya Qi, 0503. 
Topic:     Telephone and mobile-phone. 
Title:    “How a telephone and a mobile-phone are similar.” 
Plan outline:    
     [TS]    Appear different – similar. 
     [S1]    Easy, convenient. 
     [S2]    Lightweight. 
     [S3]    Plastic. 
     [S4]    Small. 
     [S5]    Payment of charges. 
     [CS]   Many similarities. 
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     [TS]   A telephone and a mobile-phone appear to be different, but they actually have many things in common.  
     [S1]    Both are easy and convenient to use. 
     [S2]    They are both light. 
     [S3]    They are made of plastic, but we cannot see what is inside. 
     [S4]    They are both not very large, so you can put your telephone in your house, and your mobile-phone in your pocket. 
     [S5]    When there is no more money in your telephone or mobile-phone, you can go to the telephone company to pay the bill, or else buy an I.C. card. 
     [CS]    Therefore, it can be seen that they have many similarities. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Sun Yan Mei, 0503. 
Topic:    Tape recorder and Walkman. 
Title:    “How a tape recorder and a Walkman are similar.” 
Brainstorming:    Usage – materials – sound quality – functions – shape. 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]   Many similarities.  
     [S1]    Listen to music and some cassettes. 
     [S2]    Sound quality is clear. 
     [S3]    Usage – press button. 
     [S4]    Materials – plastic, metal screws. 
     [S5]    Shape – square. 
     [CS]   Accordingly, many aspects in common. 
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     [TS]    Tape recorders and Walkmans have many similarities. 
     [S1]    Both of them can listen to music and some cassettes. 
     [S2]    Their sound quality is clear. 
     [S3]    If you want to turn them on, you can press the buttons. 
     [S4]    They are made of plastic, and have small metal screws. 
     [S5]    Their shape is square. 
     [CS]    Accordingly, a recorder and a Walkman have many aspects in common. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Yang Qing Ling, 0505. 
Topic:    China and Japan. 
Title:    “How China and Japan are the same.” 
Brainstorming:   Asian – eastern countries – eat rice – skin / hair /eyes – Buddhist beliefs – diet – artistic culture – “face’ cultures – history. 
Plan outline:   
     [TS]   China and Japan – certain similarities.  
     [S1]    Long history. 
     [S2]    Buddhist beliefs. 
     [S3]    Artistic culture. 
     [S4]    East Asian countries. 
     [S5]    “Face” cultures. 
     [CS]   Others – these main ones. 
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     [TS]    China and Japan have certain things in common. 
     [S1]    Both countries have a long history. 
     [S2]    Many people in both countries believe in Buddhism, which first came to China. 
     [S3]    Art is important in the two cultures, and there are many artists; the Chinese like to work in stone, and the Japanese are good at wood-working. 
     [S4]    Both are East Asian countries. 
     [S5]    China and Japn are both “face”cultures; people here care about their “face” (mian zi) very much. 
     [CS]    There are other similarities between these two countries; these are the main ones. 
 
 
Development by:    Comparison. 
Written by:    Ding Huan Huan, 0501. 
Topic:    Snow and rain. 
Title:    “How snow and rain are similar.” 
Brainstorming:    Both water – fall from sky – need clouds – rests on the earth – good for crops.
Plan outline:   
     [TS]    Rain, snow – similar. 
     [S1]    Both water. 
     [S2]    Need clouds. 
     [S3]    Fall from sky. 
     [S4]    Rest on earth. 
     [S5]    Good for crops. 
     [CS]   Others – main ones. 
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     [TS]    Although they seem to be different, rain and snow are actually quite similar. 
     [S1]    Both are forms of water. 
     [S2]    In order to be produced, they both need clouds. 
     [S3]    They both fall down from the sky. 
     [S4]    After they have fallen down, they rest on the earth. 
     [S5]    Rain and snow are good for crops; all farming would stop without them. 
     [CS]   There are other similarities, but these are the main ones.