SEARCHING FOR THE FUTURE
I'm currently studying in Grade 11. Next year, I'll be taking uni entrance examinations. My friends already know what they wanna be, but sadly I don't. I'm just wondering whether I wanna be a doctor or not. I also imagine my ideal life, but I can't figure it out. So now I'm just searching for experiences of many interesting occupations, so that I can get some other ideas. I believe that if I knew my goal exactly, I would be able to chase it. I can say that my big dream is to create my future. Porjai Pichitchatri, You seem to have developed a great strategy, Porjai. If you're not sure that you want to study medicine, then it behooves you to try out as many things as you can to find out what you're really interested in. The best way to make an informed decision is to gather as much evidence and experience as you can and move forward from there. Keep your eyes and your mind open, you never know what you might learn. Good luck. — Editor |
GOOD SPORTS
The Asian Games were impressive this year. The competitors tried their best, and the audience from every country supported their teams. Everybody worked hard to triumph and win medals for their countries.
I saw every player, either on teams or individuals, shake hands with each other after their matches. It's a good way to show spirit and sportsmanship.
I was happy to follow the games and to cheer for Thailand.
Sathida, Amnuaychailert,
Bangkok
I'm glad you enjoyed the games, Sathida. It seemed to me that there was a lot of controversy over several events this year. I didn't watch the games myself, but I'm glad that you enjoyed them. Good sportsmanship is a really important thing to learn and to use, so seeing athletes display it is a good thing. It doesn't always happen, though. — Editor
BRAIN POWER
Recently I have been studying the psychology of human brains and the reasons
why we behave or act differently. I think it's very interesting.
Our brains consist of a left and a right hemisphere, which have opposing functions. A relatively rare number of people would be perfectly balanced in the middle. This also suggests why some people are better at language than other people and some are better at art projects.
Another interesting feature about the brain is looking to see whether you have a male or female brain, because not everyone has the same brain as their gender. Genes are also involved in this.
I've learned a lot from that, and I am curious about whether animals are similar or different from us in any particular way.
Teera Siribunsuk,
Bangkok
You’ve given us a lot to think about with our brains, Teera. It seems like you've developed quite an interest in psychology. That might be a career path for you to consider. The more you enjoy studying something, the less like work it will seem. Thanks for writing. — Editor
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Vocabulary
- ideal (adj): perfect; most suitable
occupation (n): a job or profession
strategy (n): a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
behoove (v): it is right or necessary for somebody to do something
evidence (n): the facts, signs or objects that make you believe that something is true
hemisphere (n): either half of the brain
opposing (adj): playing, fighting, working, etc. against each other
gene (n): a unit inside a cell which controls a particular quality in a living thing that has been passed on from its parents
sportsmanship (n): fair, generous and polite behaviour, especially when playing a sport or game
controversy (n): public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by
