bob the fish

bob the fish 12 May 2014Dear Mr. Harris,I am writing to you to argue against your article headed "Save our Children from the Horrors of School Sport". This article appeared in The Independent on Wednesday. My first point is that your use of words for the title is completely inappropriate as when you say "save" and "horrors" which is saying that the children are is some kind of danger and are in need of saving and that they are horrified by the thoughts of sport. Which I find completely wrong I can say that it is not horrifying. As I am a student at a sport ordinated school.My second point is that how good it is to do sport. Sure there might be some "humiliating" times and "misery" involved but that is all part of life. Sport keeps you fit and healthy, while a 'thrice daily smoke behind the biology block' does not which is probably the cause of your misery in sport.Front of Wingate Physical Education Institute, 195...As well as this Sport is an endorphin-reliving subject, which makes you happy and is also a proven way of fighting pain and stress. Sport also teaches children Social Skills and can teach important life lessons E.g. you need to carry on when it gets tough to make it better at the end. This leads me onto that you can take part of competitions ranging from school sports days to the Olympics, this already making you happy because you have been chosen. But my point is that you can win things which makes you even happier because it proves that you are good at this, but even if you don't win you will be happy because you took part and tried you're hardest. But you say it is a "public embarrassment" and a "humiliating" SubjectMy third...

Word Choice Viscous vs. Vicious

Word Choice Viscous vs. Vicious Word Choice: Viscous vs. Vicious â€Å"Viscous† and â€Å"vicious† are both adjectives. They’re also close enough in spelling that it’s easy to get them mixed up when you see them written down. However, these terms have very different meanings, so check out our guide below to find out how they should be used. Viscous (Thick and Sticky) We use â€Å"viscous† to describe something that is thick and sticky. For instance: The mixture was too viscous to stir. Honey is a viscous foodstuff produced by bees. A â€Å"viscous† liquid is typically something that doesn’t flow smoothly. You can see this for yourself if you look at how quickly honey or molasses flow down an incline compared to water. The thickness of a liquid is known as its â€Å"viscosity† (e.g., water has low viscosity compared to honey). Vicious (Violent or Cruel) Most of the time, â€Å"vicious† means â€Å"violent,† â€Å"fierce,† or â€Å"cruel.† For example: The vicious dog snarled when it saw the cat. They began a vicious assault on the enemy fort at dawn. Sometimes, however, we can also use â€Å"vicious† to mean â€Å"painful† or â€Å"intense†: I’ve had a vicious headache all day. Even here, though, â€Å"vicious† implies that something is harmful or negative. We see this negativity again in the phrase â€Å"vicious circle.† This describes a process where two problems cause or reinforce one another, making it difficult to escape or solve either one. For example, imagine you have a toothache but you are scared to go to the dentist. Putting off going may make the condition worse, requiring a more painful treatment, which could make going to the dentist even more scary, etc. This cycle makes each problem worse, so it is a â€Å"vicious† circle. The Vicious Cycle of Dental Fear would also make a great name for a black metal band.(Image: 18961065RP/wikimedia) Summary: Viscous or Vicious? Although these terms look similar, they have very different meanings: Something is viscous if it is thick and sticky, like honey or molasses. To be vicious is usually to be cruel, violent, or dangerously aggressive. You may also need to be wary of spellcheckers with these terms. If you type â€Å"vicous† by accident, for example, Microsoft Word will suggest both â€Å"viscous† and â€Å"vicious† as corrections. You therefore need to be careful about which term you pick from the list when correcting typos! To make doubly sure your writing is error free, though, you can always ask a proofreader.