Entry # 9 CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

       To conclude, driving while using a cellphone is a harmful and irresponsible behaviour. Tough laws to punish this attitude must be reflected in stronger sentences and higher fines. As it was stated in the previous paragraphs with examples and proofs, regulations on this matter are needed urgently, in order to avoid unnecessary deaths and injuries. As human beings, we should value our life, and demand the authorities the implementation of legal measures to assure the safety of pedestrians as well as drivers.

Entry # 8 Immigration

Immigration: A Government’s Principal Responsibility

         Immigration policies and control ought to be taken as a serious matter by the government. Countries with permeable international borders and no walls, permit the passing of illegal people daily through natural borders such as water or mountains, with no register of the goods or people admitted. The shortage of watchmen makes the control between one nation and another difficult and allow criminals or people taken against their will to cross through illegal checkpoints without completing the regulations forms. In addition, examinations of identification papers and means of transport should be rigorous at border offices to avoid the entry of forbidden products or people with judicial problems. To conclude, as it was listed in the examples above, the control in hands of the government’s immigration offices are of great importance for any country.

Entry # 7

In my country, state-run and private secondary schools offer students the choice of  different and varied programs of study. For those students interested in a general education, there are schools that cover different subjects in their annual program. Nevertheless, alternatives related to certain specializations, such as Humanistic Studies or Science can be found, both at public and private establishments. For candidates interested in a technical education, the possibility of a Technical School is the best option to obtain specific preparation and practice from the very beginning. Moreover, the person who likes foreign languages, can master  English or Portuguese by attending classes at  private schools that offer a considerable amount of hours and a variety of subjects in those languages, while at state-run schools they only get a general view with two hours a week of English. Increasingly interesting in recent years is the possibility that students have within a variety  of subjects and specializations that are available at secondary schools.  

In my country, once we finished primary school , we have a wide range of opportunities to choose in order to continue studying. For those students interested in a general education, there are schools that cover different subjects in their annual program. Nevertheless, alternatives related to certain specializations, such as Humanistic Studies or Science can be found, both at public and private establishments. For candidates interested in a technical education, the possibility of a Technical School is the best option to obtain specific preparation and practice from the very beginning. Moreover, the person who likes foreign languages , can master  English or Portuguese by attending classes at  private schools that offer a considerable amount of hours and a variety of subjects in those languages, while at state-run schools they only get a general view with two hours a week of English. As stated before, the opportunities are promising and it is up to you to follow your educational dream.

Metacognitive Analysis

I think that my partner addresses the audience in a direct way while I do not. He also makes his statements more general and I am more specific as I describe the possibilities on both kinds of schools. In both cases the overall meaning is understood. The word people is replaced for student or candidate and subjects for preparation and specialization. My mate replaces ‘wide range of opportunities’ for ‘the opportunities are promising’, and ‘to continue studying’ for ‘to follow your educational dream’. I replace ‘the choice of  different and varied programs of study’ for ‘  variety  of subjects and specializations that are available ‘. In my opinion, both alternatives clearly reflect the arguments developed, related to the opportunities and options available. I think that my topic sentence is more suitable as the arguments mention the alternatives at private and state-run schools.