Self-introduction

  My name is Liu Zhipeng, I'm from Hubei province of China. I have been in Japan for almost one year. In April, I entered Kumamoto University as a graduated student, majoring in Social environmental engineering. After the entrance ceremony, the Kumamoto Earthquake happened, it was terrible but also an unforgettable experience. It's really a coincidence that our Lab is researching about the earthquake. So, the professor takes it as a good chance to carry out the field survey and build model of the bridges. Therefore, it gets busy after the earthquake.
  Before I came Japan, I got to know it through cartoons. And I spent much time watching cartoons and movies in my college days. So it was a pity that I didn't travel around and  experience a different way of life. This also may be the reason for my study abroad. These days, I am trying to learn Japanese and English, also make friends from other countries.




Exercises
30.2
1.The article explores the origins of the concept of democracy.
2.One small explosion set off a chain reaction, causing massive damage.
3.The confusion probably stemmed from a lack of communication.
4.The proposed new tax could have major consequences for larger families.
5.The disastrous events of 2003 gave rise to a widespread sense of disillusionment.
6.The judge explained that there were precedents for his decision.

30.3
1.De Routa's work in the 1970s influenced on the development of computer science.
2.The acid seemed to have no effect whatsoever on the plastic.
3.Everyone hoped for a positive outcome upon to the meeting between the two governments.
4.The reason for the failure of the project was alack of funding.
5.The impact of global warming on the polar ice caps is now understood more clearly.
6.The journalist wondered what particular ending the government had in mind when it decided to build a national tennis academy.