Work As A Journalist Is A very Exciting Experience

GuangZeng Yang Tony
Grammar and writting class
7/13/2016

  From 1989 to 1999, I had worked as a Journalist in China over ten years. It was a very exciting experience.

  When I was a child, I had two dreams: one was be a famous Journalist, another one was be a movie director.

  One of my dreams came true--after I got my master dgree in journalism, I became a Journalist of XinHua News Agency--the biggest news angency in China.

  Because I wasn’t particularly interested in politics, my work mainly concentrated in the economic field. I also reported many social news . During my whole journalism career, I interviewed thousands people came from the various walks of life. Even today, I still remember a man who was the founder of a suicide prevention hotline - Yunqing Chen. He was a newspaper editor. He and his colleagues took shift to answer the hotline phone call. In 5 years, they answered over 2000 phone calls from all over the China. They helped many desperate people to change their mind from commit suicide (In China, over 100,000 people commit suicide every year). A few years later, I learned a shock news- Yunqing Chen Killed himself. It seemed very ironic, but I thought is was because he saw and heard too many unhappy stories, and he could not bear anymore. Anyway, he was a really good man, he had a big heart.

  Many people know the saying--A journalist is a Uncrowned king. This saying is only popular in western countries.In China, we heven’t ever had a real freedom of speech so far. The government has a strick censor system. This is a pain in the neck.

  Journalist is also a high risk job. I had about 40 classmates when I was studying in a journalism college. So far, 5 of my classmates already died: one was killed in 1989 June fourth event; one was killed by airplane crash; one was killed by car accident, one was drown, one died from liver cancer.

 Even though I had so many sad or even bad memories, I haven’t had any regrets about I once been a journalist. During my journalism career, I had seen a lot of interesting people and things, and I had leanred a lot of life lessons.

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise has many benefis that can be good for our health.

First of all, exercise can Improves physical health and quality of life - Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of premature death from heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and colon and breast cancers.

Second of all, exercise can Improves psychological well-being - Regular exercise improves your mood and reduces the likelihood of depression and anxiety. Physical activity usually leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You will not only feel better, but look better.
In addition, exercise can Increases your energy levels - Physical activity delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. It helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently by circulating blood through your heart and blood vessels. When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy.

Moreover, exercise can Helps you manage your weight - Needless to say, when you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. When you burn more calories than you take in, you lose weight. Even taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking during your lunch break, or just moving around more can help add to your exercise output.

Finally, exercise can Promotes better sleep - Regular exercise helps you fall asleep faster and into a more deep sleep. Regular exercise also improves the transition between the cycles and phases of sleep and they become smoother and more regular. Ultimately, your productivity,  mood and concentration are greatly enhanced when you are well-rested. 

Topic 1: Hi, there, I'm here!

Hi, every one, My name is Tony Yang. I came from China. I have studied English in ABC Adult School for 4years. I have learned a lot , and I have met many interesting people here. I love my school, and I love my teachers. They are professional, dedicated, and very friendly.
    I had worked as a journalist for over 10 years when I lived in China. Before my family and I moved here, we had lived in Vancouver, Canada for 5 years. We came here because LA has the best weather in the world. Another reason we came here is that the education system here is much better  than Vancouver. My wife and I want to give our children the best education. I have 4 children, 3 sons and 1 daughter.
  I am a very active person. I have kept exercise for over 30 years. I exercise every other day,  I 'm a good swimmer, and I like to ride a exercise bike. Exercise always make me feel better!