After struggling for quite a long time, I decide to write the comparison of “west area” and “east area” of Taipei. Since I live in Taipei for a long time, I’d show my readers how “west area” does differs from “east area”. Besides, most of us tend to think that east area is most flourishing place, where is the most suitable place to live as well, of Taipei; however, I’d like my readers to rethink whether it’s true after reading my comparison (I think it’s more like contrast). To me, west area, where I live in, is relatively homelike than east area when it comes to friendliness. I’ll elaborate my point by three subpoints— the development of these two places, different shopping systems, and different life style. I’ll use some data I collected from the internet and my personal experiences as well to compose this essay. Anyway, I hope this essay may offer my readers some different angle to view west area.
Here are two references I found on the internet, and unfortunately, I can’t find the English version of “the east area of Taipei.”
‧ The summary of “Wanhua”: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanhua
Wanhua, the oldest district of Taipei, is called Bangka once in the past. Wanhua has many ancient buildings such as Longshan Temple, which is the first class historical spot, and Red Playhouse, which is the first and also largest theater in Taiwan. The district was one of the most flourishing places in the old time; however, it is decaying. Though Wanhua is not as flourish as it used to be, it still remains some famous tourist spots. Huaxi (Huahsi) Street Tourist Night Marke, for instance, is famous for its sea food. When it comes to shopping, Ximending is the most representative place of Wanhua. Besides, there’s a unique type of people that you can find only in Wanhua—guài shùshu or guài yéyé. At the end of the article, it tells us the origin of Wanhua, which is derived from Japanese,

‧ The summary of “the east area of Taipei”:
http://zh.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%B1%E5%8D%80&variant=zh-tw
The “east area” of Taipei refers to the main commercial center. This area is one of the most flourishing parts of Taiwan because of various shopping malls, the Taipei World Trade Center, and also the Taipei 101. Though the east area is fascinated nowadays, it is not always the same. This area used to be a waste during Ching Dynasty and Japanese Occupation. It wasn’t developed until 1960, when 忠孝east road and the MRT started to build up.

Last week I got the result of mock test of TOFEL. Actually, the result was pretty predictable. As an Oriental, I got good grades on grammar and reading tests. On the other hand, I got poor grades on listening and writing tests, especially the latter. The score ranged from 1to 6, 1 referred to high beginning, and 6 referred to advanced. I only got 3, which referred to intermediate, on writing test. Though Fiona, who took the exam with me, said she thought the test lacked credibility, I thought it still revealed the truth at some degree. I should practice writing essay more since I’ not really good at it. Anyway, I started to think why on earth my writing ability was so poor. There were too many reasons too talk about, but I think the most crucial one was lack of practicing. I had never written an essay in English until I was third grader of senior high school. I still remember the first grade I got was “5” (the score ranged from 1 to 20). Anyway, I felt that I progressed only a little bit and that really annoyed me. People always avoid things that they are not good at, so am I. Every time I sit in front of the computer and think about practice writing, I’m just stuck there. Maybe I should attend some weird clubs (if there is one) which will force you to write essay at least three times a week. Or should I go to the cram school? But the problem is that since I can’t do well at schoolwork, how on earth that I can be able to deal with extra jobs. I’ll just stop here or these frustrating stuffs will drive me crazy.

I study in National Taiwan Normal University which locates in Taipei. I’m studying in the third grade of the university which means I will have graduated in 2008. I used to study in Tannin for about 3 years. I had been living with my aunt during that time. Maybe I will go to the States for study several years later. Actually, I haven’t been to any other country in my whole life yet. However, you don’t have to feel sorry for my, because I’ve visited a lot of places here in Taiwan. I had visited Taichung, Chiayi, Kauhsiung, Hualien, Taitung, etc once before. Besides, as I told you, I was studying in Tannin for 3 years when I was in senior high school. I’ve really been to many places, so if you come to Taiwan, you can ask me to be your tour guide.
I have been learning Japanese for about 4 months. I like Japanese culture very much, especially kimono and temple fair. Actually, my parents promise me that they will taking me to Japan in next summer vacation. I would have been visiting Japan for at least two weeks so that I can enjoy my time. Anyway, it’s just my plan. I hope that I can really go to one day.