Gist Statement

The snow was falling gently on the streets of Moscow. Passers by walked along hurriedly wrapped up in their thick overcoats. Sasha Uhov watched the scene down below lost in thought and then turned his attention back to the doctor.
"Well thank you for telling me this new." He said ironically. "Its just what i needed."
The doctor looked away embarrassed.
"I know you're not really grateful. To be told that you've got cancer just after your wife Sashkin has left you, is not the best thing in the world."
Sasha stared at his gaudy shirt hanging on the back of the chair in front of him. The more he stared, the more the colours swirled and swiveled in his head until suddenly he exploded. He grabbed the closest thing to him, a beautiful candelabra on the doctors desk, and hurled it across the room.

Agree or Disagree

Feeling responsible for someone can be a burden.
Agree. It means that you have to think of the other person over and above yourself. For example if I'm responsible for looking after my cat i will have to make sure to feed him enough, clean his litter, and let him in and out the house. That would mean that i would not be able to go away for the weekend without making sure that he's looked after. We also have responsibilities to look after our family. Parents need to look after their children when they're young and children need to look after their parents when they're old. This can be difficult at times because it may not always be pleasant. Not only that, it means that you can not be free to do as you please.

It is more acceptable for women to love their female friends than it is for men to love their male friends.
Agree. Men are careful not to be labeled gay. They may be just as attached to their male friends ad women are to their female friends but will not express it the same way. They will be more inclined to pat their male friend violently on the back or give high fives than kiss and hug. The fear of being labeled gay holds them back.

There are times when euthanasia (mercy killing) can be justified.
Disagree. It's not up to us to decide when to die, but up to god. Killing is wrong under all circumstances. Even if you're in pain of have a terrible disease and want to die you never know what could happen. Maybe tomorrow if you stick it out they can find a cure for your pain and you could get better. If you had died you wouldn't have been able to enjoy many more years of life. Or maybe something wonderful will happen to you despite the pain and suffering.

Match Maker

Basic Information

Name: Gollum

Age: I don't know how old i am
Height: Short

Location: Middle earth, underground cave

Relationships: None

Body type: Skinny and slimy

About me

I don't know where i come from, nor what i am. I've lived under ground for a long long time and i'm dark as darkness. I have a little boat with which i row on the lake. I'm very good at catching fish, i just throttle them from behind. I like to speak to myself because i have never had anyone else to speak to apart from my preciouss. I've got a secret in my pocketses that i would like to share with you if you could guesss what it isss.

What I'm looking for
I'd like to find someone small and slimy, like me, who likes the dark, like me, who can answer riddles, like me, and who's smart and crafty, like me. Someone who will help me find my birthday present.

Journey's End by J.R.R Tolkien

In western lands beneath the Sun
The flowers may rise in Spring,
The trees may bud, the waters run,
The merry finches sing.
Or there maybe 'tis cloudless night,
And swaying branches bear
The Elven-stars as jewels white
Amid their branching hair.

Though here at journey's end I lie
In darkness buried deep,
Beyond all towers strong and high,
Beyond all mountains steep,
Above all shadows rides the Sun
And Stars for ever dwell:
I will not say the Day is done,
Nor bid the Stars farewell.





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Agree or Disagree

Your mood is affected by the weather and your surroundings.
I agree. When it is cloudy and overcast and raining you can feel gloomy and down. You wont want to go outside but would prefer to stay inside, maybe light a fire and cuddle up. Not seeing the sun for many days in a row can make you depressed. Studies have shown that as a result you may develop a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD occurs during the winter months especially in northern countries where the sun doesn't rise in the winter. In contrast when the sine is shining and the weather is good you feel happy. That's why many people like to live in countries where the weather is good. Colours can also affect your mood. For example red can make you mad or warn you of danger, while blue and green calms you. Yellow can be uplifting.

It is difficult to go without food for a whole day.
I disagree. Sometimes it is even considered good for you. People pay a lot of money to go to spas where they go on a special fasting diet to detox. More over, Muslims are expected to fast at certain time of year during a religious holiday called Ramadan that lasts for a month during which they don't eat at all during the day but stuff themselves at night. In addition models hardly eat at all in order to keep in perfect shape.

Going through a difficult time can make a person more mature or give them more confidence.
I agree. Sometimes people who have been through a lot in their lives are stronger and more resilient. They know they can overcome any problem in life because they have already done so. That gives them confidence. However there are cases when people don't manage to find the courage or the strength to get over their problems. In these cases they give in to depression and even go so far as to commit suicide. As Nietsche said "If it doesn't kill you, it can only make it stronger".

The love of money is the root of all evil.
I both agree and disagree. Basically what this means is that people will do anything for money even things that are morally wrong like murder and stealing. While it is true that many people might end up being tempted to go the wrong way for the sake of money, it is also true that many people don't. Also money is not the root of ALL evil. Some evil is committed for reasons other than money. For example jealousy can also give rise to murder.

Match Maker

Basic Information

Name: Clarisse Mclellan

Age: 17

Occupation: Student

Height: 5' 6"

Has Kids: No

Wants Kids: Yes

Religion: None

Drinks: No

Smokes: Never

About me

One of my favorite pastimes is taking long walks in the country side to get away from life in the city. I try to beetles rushing by at 100 mph, the helicopters over head, the houses burning to the ground. I'm not the kind of person who beats other kids up for pleasure. On the contrary I'm gentle, kind and i believe that everyone is different.

What I'm looking for

My ideal partner would be tall and attractive. Must enjoy discussing the meaning of life with me and would be someone i could discuss my ideas and thoughts with. Someone who appreciates nature and who enjoys life. Above all i would like him to be a happy person.

Agree or Disagree

Everyone should read books.
Agree. Reading broadens your knowledge. It makes you aware of how the language works. Reading helps writing. And reading is fun because you're getting into a story and feeling the tension, excitement, and romance as if you're experiencing it yourself.

Literature can be dangerous.
Agree and disagree. It shouldn't be dangerous because it's always best to know the truth and the truth must be written. However, it can be dangerous if you're a government that wants to control its people by hiding things from them that if they knew might result in the government being overthrown.

Advances in technology is better for everyone.
Agree. Everyone benefits from some form of progress in technology. Although sometimes some of the advances might be too complicated for some people to understand. For example old people might not be able to use computers but they still benefit from advances in technology such as hearing aids.