Assignment8

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-34972375

Large sections of northeast China remain covered by a thick layer of smong considered hazardous to human health. I think its not only influenced health but also prevented to economics.Because millions of people have been told stays indoors,and most factories and schools have been shut.
From anthers news,Beijing is seeing some of the worst smong of the year.
The pollution is also very serious to Taiwan and we need to wear a mask if we want to go outside.
So, we must face the problem seriously.

Assignment7

Angela's talk motivate me.She said "Grit is passion and perseverance for long term goals"and "Grit is living life like it's a marathon ,not a sprint ."I can't agree with her any more. Although I can understand what she said about ,it's difficult to do.
You need to try everything again and again,and you can't give up until you really try your best. But I think I can't do that .It's too hard to do for me ,and it doesn't suit me.

Assignment6

Westlife 

Seasons In The Sun (lyrics)

Goodbye to you my trusted friend
We've known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we've climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABC's
Skinned our hearts and
Skinned our knees
Goodbye my friend it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing
In the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I'll be there

We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time

Goodbye Papa please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
Goodbye papa it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little children everywhere

When you see them I'll be there

We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone

Goodbye Michelle my little one
You gave me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always come around
And get my feet back on the ground
Goodbye Michelle it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the flowers everywhere
I wish that we could both be there
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the　hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone

 

The original version is French, and talk about author's friend who died.

His friend wanted to say goodbye with famaily and lover.

The song sounds pretty warm,and full of love in melody.

I listened to the song again and again.

The beautiful melody is lingering in my mind.

It's appropriate for graduation ceremony if we change some lyrics (ex:''papa''change to ''teacher'') 

*Black sheep 害群之馬

Assignment5

To my surprise,Google has a lots skill for searching.
I never know about Google Syntax before. 
These tips will help me search information more efficient.
I am impressed by using photo to search similar photo,it's useful for me to 
do homework and prepare the report.
The ''site'' is also a good tips to search.
I can get information on particular website.
Thanks to introduce these tips for us. 

Assignment4

We knew a new web for learning English this Tuesday. It's ESL Podcast. 
At first,we read the script that named Avoiding Topics in Conversation.
Then,the host began to introduce and explain the script.
The host read the scirpt slowly and explained every sentence in detail.
I can learn the meanimg similarly but spelling is different such like "diet" and ''shed those pounds''.
Otherwise, it also teach the same situation  but words is different.
For example,''break up'' usually talking about boyfriend and girlfriend relationship,not a marriage.
If you are ending your marriage, you can use''separate.''
Well, I think the topics about personal ilfe is not suit in conversation at first time.
We can talk about habbit,weather,constellation,and more popular.
Finally,ESL Podcast. is pretty appropriate for studing English.

Assignment3

At first,I am not confidence for my English.
I am worry about speaking and listening and I don't know how to improve.
But,I have a good way to learn now.
I try to test  the listen on the  ESL Cyber Listening Lab everyday.
When the vocabulary is too hard to understand, I will look up Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
Then I repeat the conversation or the  short story many time.
Now I can study English by myself further even though I still need a teacher .
English is pretty hard ,it need patience ,perserverance,effort and time.
However, I still do my best to improve anything about English.I wish that I can speak with foreigner fluently one day. Thanks

Assignment2

1.adjustment (n.)
a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
ex:Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.

2.butcher(n.)
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop/store or killing animals for this purpose
ex:He owns the butcher's in the main street.

3.prank(n.)
a trick that is played on somebody as a joke
ex:The incident was a prank that went wrong.

4.beautician(n.)
 person, usually a woman, whose job is to give beauty treatments to the face and body
ex:I will become a beautician in the future.

5.decent(adj)
of a good enough standard or quality
ex:I need a decent night's sleep.