The Grand Canyon Skywalk

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David Jin, a Las Vegas based tour operator and entrepreneur who has been involved with the Hualapai Nation for some time, had the idea of extending a platform out over the edge of the Grand Canyon and formally presented the idea for the Skywalk to the Tribe in 1996 and funded the construction of the project. The original concept for the Skywalk design was a rectangular platform extending straight out over the rim of the canyon. That idea evolved into a “U” shaped walkway that has now been constructed.
The operation of the Skywalk is managed by Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, LLC. and after operational expenses; the profits are split between the Hualapai Nation and David Jin. The Skywalk is expected to contribute to the long term benefit of the Hualapai Nation and has already become a world famous attraction even before completion of the attached visitor’s center, putting the Hualapai Nation on the world’s stage.


REDUCTION

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David Jin, had the idea of extending a platform out over the edge of the Grand Canyon and presented the idea for the Skywalk to the Tribe in 1996. The original concept for its design was a rectangular platform extending straight out over the rim. That idea evolved into a “U” shaped walkway that is now constructed. Its operation is managed by Grand Canyon Skywalk Development, and; the profits are split between the Hualapai Nation and David Jin. It is expected to contribute the benefit of the Hualapai Nation and has become world famous, putting it on the world’s stage.

Illegal Immigration: Pros and Cons by Mario Garibaldi

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This is a challenging subject to write about because first and foremost, it involves individuals and families. Young and old alike. It also involves differences in cultures and behavior. It also involves right and wrong, legal and illegal issues. When writing about illegal immigration, I think it's important not to lose sight that we're dealing with people who, for various reasons, have risked putting themselves in legal jeopardy. Many of them have risked their lives in order to live the American dream.
I believe that my own legal immigrant background qualifies me to write about this topic. In the last few years, illegal immigration continues to be a controversial issue. Basically, it's a matter of millions of people entering, staying and working in the country without official permission. It's also a matter of people who initially enter the country legally and end up r overstaying or violating the terms of their visas. It's a problem where the weight of supply and demand usually bypasses the rule of law. Employers need lower cost workers and illegal workers are willing to work for lower wages.


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This is a challenging subject to write about because involves individuals and families; also, differences in cultures and behavior; right and wrong; legal and illegal issues. It's important not to lose sight that we're dealing with people who risk putting in legal jeopardy, and their lives to live the American dream. It continues to be controversial; it's a matter of people entering, staying and working without official permission, or enters legally and ends up violating the terms of their visas. It's a problem where supply and demand bypasses the laws. Employers need lower cost workers, and illegal workers lower wages.

WORDY SENTENCES: GUIDED PRACTICE

Adam Smith, founder of modern economics, proposed a theory in the eighteen century that has made him controversial. This British economist, born in Scotland and educated in England, the first complete study of political economy. The Wealth of Nations was published the same year that Americans declared their independence from England, in 1776. Smith's book directed attention to the independence of freedom, order, economic processes, and free trade laws. Although his thinking did not affect economic policies during his lifetime, its influence in the next century was considerable. History only made Smith's ideas more controversial. Say 'Adam Smith' to conservative businesspeople, those same people will smile and make a response like 'he was a good man, understood how business works' he says to liberal reformers, and the will grimace and mutter something along the lines of 'he was a evil man, sold the average citizen down the river'. These reactions are extreme , but such responses indicate the controversy aroused by Smith's ideas is alive.

CONCISENESS

EXERCISE IV

Reducing Monica's summary

This study went through 1,600 marginal and end comments written on 110 first drafts of essays by 47 university ESL advanced students, considering the pragmatic goals and the linguistics features of each comment. Then, drafts of each essay were examined to observe the influence of the first draft commentary on the revisions and assess whether changes that were made in response to teacher's feedback improved the essays. The author thinks a significant proportion of the comments led to substantive student revision, and that particular types and forms of commentary were more helpful than others. The final results are suggestive of important implications for L2 writing instrution and future studies on a vital surprisingly neglected topic.

OUTLINING AND SUMMARY

EXERCISE III

OUTLINE

Thesis:

If University administrations refuse to include student representatives in the decision/making process, something drastic must be done.

Main Idea I

No one is better equipped to evaluate a professor's ability to communicate with students than those whom he or she intends to teach.

Main Idea II

Students are vitally concerned with scheduling.

Main Idea III

Why should students today be afraid to voice their opinions about the very important issues that affect their lives?.

100-WORD SUMMARY

Students should be include on the important decisions made at their Universities; there is no one better than students themselves to help finding solutions or take part in the important decisions at their Universities. Students are able to evaluate professor's abilities as they are being taught by them, in addition, they should be part in the selecting process of the materials they are going to use for their classes. Also students are concerned about their schedules, they should be flexible and convinient for all. Students should rise their voices to be part of these important issues for their future lives.

PARAPHRASING

Paraphrasing means to use another words to explain something that someone has already said, using synonyms to create another version of what is been said.

EXERCISE I

Paraphrase each sentence. There may be more than one way to rewrite each one.

1. Despite their massive size, elephants are known for being agile.

- Elephants are considered to be smart animals in spite of their body volume.

2. Because elephants consume up to 500 pounds of food a day, they are able to strip a forest bare in no time.

- Elephants can strip a forest in a short period of time because they consume until 500 pounds of food per day.

3. Over the centuries, lions have been used in art to represent power and magnificence.

- The image of lions is been used to represent power and magnificence for centuries.

4. Lions are social animals with one dominant male in each pride.

- Lions are known for being animals with a dominant part and pride.

5. George Washington Carver was a dedicated teacher, in addition, he was known as a talented artist, musician, and researcher who made valuable contributions to his people and his country.

- George Washington Carver made valuable contributions to his people and country throuhg his dedicated life of teaching and researchings.

6. Archibald McLeish, known for his poetry, was appointed head of the Library of Congress by President Roosevelt in 1939.

EXERCISE II

Read each paragraph and state the main idea in your own words.

Main Idea #1

Despite from the fact that we have a lot of water in the earth, there are some problems that make many people be without sufficient water.

Main Idea #2

We need to find new oil supplies to replace those already used up; people keep hunting and making huge efforts but the searching never ends.

Main Idea #3

There is a religious group called the Society of Friends that fight freedom for slaves in the Civil War, and nowadays they fight for hunger and disease based on the principals of pacifism and simple living.



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