Society
Taiwan’s claw machine phenomenon | Irene Lin – Grade 12
Machines are often programmed to make winning nearly impossible Arcade stores are often open 24 hours and don’t require workers Low entry requirements have drawn rookies into the arcade business Claw machine stores have recently begun to dominate the streets in Taiwan, drawing passers-by in to try their luck. By spending a measly ten dollars, […]
Why we should all be worried about global warming | Carson Hu – Grade 12
Sea levels have been constantly rising since the year 1000 Island countries are vanishing from the world map Increases in ocean temperatures give typhoons more chances to develop Over the past 200 years global warming has become one of the most serious threats to human society. Dramatic increases of average temperature have already started to harm […]
Earthquakes in Taiwan: how Taiwan handles them | Carson Hu, Grade 12
Schools in Taiwan are required to conduct at least one earthquake drill every year Taiwan has stricter building regulations than most countries The government has set up an early warning system for emergencies With over 18,500 earthquakes occurring each year, Taiwan is used to them. On average, every two to three years there will be […]
Things Taiwan should learn from Japanese public transportation | Tiger Yang – Grade 11
Japan’s open market forces private railroad companies to be competitive Cutting-edge technology keeps public transport incredibly safe Urban planning is based around public transportation Japan contains one of the world’s most developed public transportation networks. With over twenty thousand kilometers of railways spread across the land, and over 2000km of Shinkansen, known as high speed […]
The stages of a teenage relationship | Phil Wang – Grade 10
The start of a relationship always begins with a crush The “I love you” period can be extreme for teenagers The Honeymoon phase is best and the worst period during a relationship People often hear the phrase, “a woman’s heart is like a needle in the sea”, but actually, there is another group of people […]
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