Personal Opinion Piece (Draft)

Here, I have created a list of 50 opinions that I personally think are true.

Javier Lam’s Personal opinions 5.9.16

  1. Jesus is an ideal representation of positive Biblical traits
  2. The iPhone is overrated
  3. Writing on paper is better than typing on a computer
  4. Students don’t need personal laptops
  5. More land is a blessing
  6. Resources on this world are scarce
  7. Sports is the best topic on the world
  8. True friends are friends who talk to you
  9. Hong Kong is the best city to live in
  10. Pizza is the best food (or main dish)
  11. No artwork is perfect
  12. Grades don’t matter as much as how the content of a subject can be applicable in our lives
  13. Clothes serve as a complement to a human’s personality
  14. You don’t need air conditioner to sustain your life
  15. Money does not determine everything in life
  16. Service requires the heart
  17. Everyone should experience dating
  18. High IQ does not mean you have high EQ and vice versa.
  19. Strategy-type video games make you smarter
  20. You are an instrument
  21. Being perfect pitch might end up biting you back
  22. Learning any type of art complements your life
  23. Music releases your stress
  24. Detentions are a waste of time
  25. Extra credit might not benefit you
  26. A great teacher provides opportunities for others to think
  27. You don’t need to be baptized to be a Christian
  28. Terrorism is not based off a religion, but human violence
  29. Football unites the world
  30. There is no “Best verse” in the Bible
  31. Taking notes by hand is better than taking notes on a computer
  32. Color coding helps you with organization
  33. Different songs build your character
  34. A Capella arrangements are the most original and exciting type of music
  35. Soya milk is better than cow milk
  36. Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology should be taught in every school as a mandatory course
  37. You don’t need social media to survive. Calling someone through a phone is preferred.
  38. When painting in water color, black or white ruins the color.
  39. The best sport players always analyze their gameplays.
  40. People tend to learn better through graphs, images, paintings, or other visual displays.
  41. Food in Hong Kong is overpriced.
  42. Being bilingual gives you a greater advantage in any type of job
  43. Hong Kong’s train system dominates any other type of transportation.
  44. Biking is the best way to travel in short distances.
  45. Death is actually new life.
  46. Nokia phones are almost indestructible.
  47. American football should be renamed.
  48. Traditional Chinese letters should be used as the main Chinese character globally.
  49. Engaging what you learn helps you memorize what you want to learn.
  50. Humans are born of sinful nature.

Then, I have chosen two of them and made a rough draft on both topics.

10. Pizza is the best food (or main dish)

Pizza is definitely the best food on earth. The combination of a simple pizza – Creamy cheese, tasty tomato sauce, layered on top of a crispy crust, makes your mouth water every time you see it.

You cannot deny a delicious pizza, fresh out of the oven. The smell of roasted tomatoes and cheese, the sound of cheese bubbling, the glimmering look of a savory red and yellow pizza top makes your body rush toward it. Then, the taste of a complex, sweet pizza goes into your mouth. The feeling of satisfaction just pops towards you! Not to mention – Pizza contains of a great nutrition balance as well. The vitamins from tomatoes, protein from cheese, and carbohydrates from the crust make pizza an ideal food for any occasion. (127 words)

20. You are an instrument

Do you know, you are actually an instrument? You don’t need to rely on any other instruments anymore! You can make millions of different sounds using your body from the top of your head to the sole of your foot.

It is a misconception that people think that we could only make sounds from our voices. That is true, but you can push yourself to the limit. Try saying “boots” and “cats” and enunciate the consonants. Then, say it in a rhythm: “boo-ts-ca-ts, boo-ts-ca-ts.” Congratulations, you have just beatboxed! You don’t need to rely on drums anymore!

You can also do work with your body. Try to beat your chest lightly with one hand. You are already making beats. Try slapping your tummy, your thighs, or even your cheek. There – you have transformed yourself into an instrument! (137 words)

I chose the first choice, edited and modified it based on peer feedback in-class. 

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