Summary Writing Assignment "Can Animals Think?"

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 20, 2010

Summary “Can Animals Think?”

     In the FYI article, “Can Animals Think?,” Karen Blanchard states that many scientists think that some animals use their brains to think like humans. There are the five examples for proving it. First, a chimpanzee named Dandy left food hidden for awhile, and after others left there, he ate the food alone. Secondly, a heron caught a fish by using a branch as a tool. Third, a parrot named Alex tried to say his thought by pretending to speak the human language. Fourth, an octopus could open a jar after watching the way to open it. Fifth, a gorilla named Timmy behaved upset as if he loved his mate Pattycake after Pattycake and his baby were taken away. Then the result of these examples makes the number of scientists who think that some animals can think increase. In conclusion, many scientists think that some animals can think, but it is not definitely proved yet.

Summary Writing Assignment "EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes"

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 16, 2010

Summary “EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes”

In the article, “EU OKs Mobile Phones on Plane,” Sean Banville states that the EU is starting to allow airlines passengers to use their cell phones on airplanes, and this is the first attempt to allow this in the world. However even though some people are pleased to use phone on planes, other people are worried about that because it might disturb their comfortable flight. Then EU and the EU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding urged airlines to ensure that all passengers enjoy a comfortable flight by making rules, and Viviane also says that airlines should not charge high prices, or this new service will not succeed. In conclusion, the EU allowed this new service, but it has some problems that should be solved.