My Name Is Khánh Linh.docx

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 do 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4.


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.

6. 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 1 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.