Writing Challenge: A Page from Expector's Biography

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Prefer English to Medicine

Expector had worked as a doctor in the hospital since he graduated from the medical shool 30 years ago. He enjoyed and was so proud of being a doctor. People did have respect for doctors, especially when he opted to learn medicine instead of any other subject. Besides, doctors could earn more money.

He knew that it could be so demanding and stressful to be a doctor, though. People could freak out so much if they were ill - it was possible for them to call names, quarrel with or even beat doctors if they thought their doctor failed to do a good job.

Now it was time Expector retired. He didn't think it was a good idea to continue his job as a doctor, though. He thought about doing something else instead - something not so demanding. "Why not try to teach English?" somebody suggested.

Indeed, Expector was a big fan of English. He had learned English for a very long time and could speak the language quite well. He also found that it wasn't the medical skills that made it impossible for Chinese doctors to communicate confidently or efficiently with those from other countries - it was the fluency of English.

So, Expector had made up his mind to teach English rather than treat patients in the hospital.

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Expector Smith August 26, 2015 23:51

@Tara

Thanks for the nice comment, and for inspiring me to keep it up. I really appreciate it.

I may have come a long way, but I know there's still a long way to go. I'd owe all the progress in learning English to you and those who helped me in the process.

And, yes, maybe oneday we'll teach English together in China - you never know:))
Tara Benwell August 26, 2015 16:36

Wow! I loved reading this future page of your biography! I wonder if this chapter will come true. Why not?

You have worked so hard to improve your English. Do you ever look back at your first blogs and comments on MyEC to see how far you've come? Amazing! It is wonderful having members like you who have been on MyEC since the beginning.
Expector Smith August 24, 2015 13:33

@noaslpls

Thanks for the nice comment. Yes, you can say that again!
noaslpls August 24, 2015 3:06

Well, I do admire people who volunteer to teach since I believed these people have the patient of a Saint. Between being a doctor or a teacher, I think both require dedication and perseverance.
Expector Smith August 23, 2015 13:31

@ann

Thanks so much for the nice comment. You really made my day!

@Afro

Yes, I'm still a busy doctor. Also, I'm a volunteer moderater here on MyEC.

By the way, why not write a blog about words that look or sound alike? I remember you've written several blogs about confusing words.
bet August 23, 2015 8:13

oh...you are not a retired doc then!
ann August 22, 2015 15:51

It is awesome to do what you like. And it is great that you can do both doctor and teacher as your wish. What a knowledge person you are!
Expector Smith August 21, 2015 13:32

@Tulip

Thanks for the comment. I presume you know it's an imaginary biography - I'm still a doctor. I'm not sure if I could make a good English teacher.

@beethoven

Yes, I've always been trying to be helpful. Thanks.
beethoven August 21, 2015 11:12

yah, when you make help people as agoal at your life, you get the real key to the happiness. Thank you Mr. Smith for the share.
Tulip August 21, 2015 7:09

Either being a doctor or being a teacher, both are great job. Congratulation Expector for your nice choice.

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