1 My name is Khánh Linh, I grew up in a normal family As the youngest child, I have always been pampered and taught by my parents in the most comfortable way possible, but I still know what I should a[.]
1 My name is Khánh Linh, I grew up in a normal family As the youngest child, I have always been pampered and taught by my parents in the most comfortable way possible, but I still know what I should and should not to avoid causing trouble in the future I am living in Nha Trang city with my family of four people As you know, I am nighteen years old, the age that is considered quite mature, let’s just say it is young And I have entered my second year of university and I am still gradually integrating into that environment In addition, I have an interesting hobby: whenever I am stressed or tired, I often choose to sleep and I can sleep all day if I have time off A garden is a place in any home that calms people down and adds beauty to the entire place The garden at our place is not only beautiful to look at, but it also gives us a chance to cultivate healthy fruits and vegetables and beautiful flowers We have freshly grown fruits and vegetables that are healthy and safe to consume as they don’t contain any pesticides, insecticides, or artificial colours Our garden also provides a location for outdoor activities We play many games and sports to foster our competitive drive and aids in our continual physical activity throughout the day We have a lot of fun in the garden The garden also offers mental serenity and a getaway from the routine of life In the garden, my grandfather practises meditation every morning Our gardener maintains the garden He keeps pests at bay, regularly trims the grass, and waters the plants A tranquil setting like a garden can help us to relax our bodies and minds Working outdoors is enjoyable and can help you feel refreshed and in control A garden allows us to be close to nature, where we can hear birds singing joyfully and squirrels jumping from one tree to another We also have a pet dog and are building a pet house in the garden for him The pets also feel more energetic in the garden If someone is passionate about collecting a variety of flowers, they should have a lovely garden where they can grow various flowering plants that will enhance the home’s beauty We should also practise water conservation We have constructed a tank in our garden to store rainwater so we can practice rainwater harvesting I love my favourite place, my garden at home Both Singapore and Trinidad are tropical island paradises with dynamic and vibrant cultures, however there are many differences between the two which makes each one unique In the middle of the cold Canadian winters, have you ever thought about escaping to somewhere warm to get away from all the cold and snow? Singapore, nicknamed “Lion City”, and Trinidad, also known as the land of soca, calypso, and the steel pan, come to many people’s minds when thinking of a warm place to escape to [3] While both Singapore and Trinidad are tropical island paradises with dynamic and vibrant cultures, there are many differences between the two which makes each one unique The geography, people, and food of both Singapore and Trinidad show many similarities, yet many differences as well First, there are many similarities and differences between the geography of Singapore and Trinidad Both Singapore and Trinidad are island nations located in tropics close to the equator The climate in both countries is warm all year round and it never snows Furthermore, they are relatively small compared to countries like Canada, China, and the United States However, Singapore is located in Southeast Asia, close to Malaysia and Indonesia, while Trinidad is located in the Caribbean off the coast of South America near Venezuela Although both are island nations, Trinidad’s land area is about seven times as large as Singapore’s Trinidad is also more mountainous while Singapore is relatively flat Furthermore, Singapore is mostly urban and built-up, while Trinidad is not In addition to geography, the people of Singapore and Trinidad share many things in common, but each still retains their unique differences as well Singapore and Trinidad are both multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-religious countries Historically, tensions existed between the various ethnic groups in both countries However, presently relations are much better between the various ethnic groups As a result of their ethnic diversity, both Singapore and Trinidad have statutory holidays which honour the cultures and religions of its various ethnic groups Despite the similarities, there are some key differences Singapore’s population is almost exclusively Asian, with Chinese, Indians, and Malay Muslims forming almost the entire population Trinidad’s population is equally split between Africans and Asians, which mostly consists of Indians and Chinese Trinidad also has a very large mixed-race population as well While Singapore honours its diversity with having four official languages (Chinese, Tamil, Malay, and English), Trinidad only has English as its official language, although Hindi, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic are also spoken on the island Finally, the food of Singapore and Trinidad are quite similar in many ways, yet they each remain distinct from each other Spicy food is very common in Singaporean and Trinidadian cuisine Both countries’ cuisines are strongly influenced by Indian and Chinese cuisine due to the large local Indian and Chinese populations Curry is very popular in both countries Due to Singapore’s and Trinidad’s British colonial past, British customs and foods are also very common Nevertheless, Singapore’s cuisine has a stronger Chinese and Indian influence compared to Trinidad’s cuisine, which has a stronger African and European influence Singapore’s cuisine is also highly influenced by that of its neighbouring countries of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia Due to Singapore’s large Muslim population and its proximity to other predominately Muslim countries, the availability of Halal food is much more widespread than Trinidad, even though Trinidad does have a significant Muslim population As illustrated, despite the many similarities between Singapore and Trinidad, each of those tropical paradises contain many unique aspects as well While the geography, people, and food share many similarities, the differences between them make each of these tropical islands unique from each other If you are still thinking about escaping the cold Canadian winters to a tropical island paradise, you have to make sure you visit because Singapore and Trinidad both have a distinct and vibrant culture that you must experience 5 One of the most common problems we are facing in today’s world which is killing people is smoking A lot of people pick up this habit because of stress, personal issues and more In fact, some even begin showing it off When someone smokes a cigarette, they not only hurt themselves but everyone around them It has many ill-effects on the human body which we will go through in the essay on smoking Effects of Smoking Tobacco can have a disastrous impact on our health Nonetheless, people consume it daily for a long period of time till it’s too late Nearly one billion people in the whole world smoke It is a shocking figure as that billion puts millions of people at risk along with themselves Cigarettes have a major impact on the lungs Around a third of all cancer cases happen due to smoking For instance, it can affect breathing and causes shortness of breath and coughing Further, it also increases the risk of respiratory tract infection which ultimately reduces the quality of life In addition to these serious health consequences, smoking impacts the well-being of a person as well It alters the sense of smell and taste Further, it also reduces the ability to perform physical exercises It also hampers your physical appearances like giving yellow teeth and aged skin You also get a greater risk of depression or anxiety Smoking also affects our relationship with our family, friends and colleagues Most importantly, it is also an expensive habit In other words, it entails heavy financial costs Even though some people don’t have money to get by, they waste it on cigarettes because of their addiction Thus, if anyone is a slave to cigarettes, it is essential for them to understand that it is never too late to stop smoking With the help and a good action plan, anyone can quit it for good Moreover, the benefits will be evident within a few days of quitting