2007년 11월 28일 수요일

Introduction

Hello, everyone.
This time, I want to talk about 'Picture and human world'.
It sounds boring, but it's not. Trust me.
Before taking up main subject, may I ask you a favor? if you don't mind.
I am going to ask you a question. It's easy. Please answer if loudly, so I can hear.
Here we go.

2007년 11월 13일 화요일

3 miniutes Topic

Topic: Picture and human world.

Thesis
1. Things have more than two sides.
2. Consider each side, and judge it the way you think is right.

Information
1.picture
2.relationship
3.misjudgement
4.connection
5.surrounding
6.prejudice
7.see through
8.side
9.puliter prize
10.the way to see
11.consider
12.interesting picture
13.people's thought
14.evaluate
15.what we need to do

2007년 10월 24일 수요일

Teacher !

Teacher, I'm 고정인 .
While I was doing my blog homework, I made a mistake.
My former self assessment was gone. For that reason, I added that one again.
I hope you don't misunderstand my bulletin order.
I did my homework at the right time.
Thank you for reading this. :)

Self Assessment (9/1~9/27)

1.What was easy for me?

I used to learned grammar, so leaning grammar is kinds of compotable to me. And also I like learning grammar. It helps me to understand the content easily.
Now I can cook! I'm pretty sure that I can make the food which people can eat. I'm so proud of myself. However I'm telling you the truth, the food what I can cook is only rice, I mean. But I'm not disappointed.

2. What was difficult?

When I learned grammar, vocabulary was korean. Like noun, verd, these kinds of things are unfamilliar. Drowing garbages is dirty. I don't want to do it. Especially when I drow out the food waste, the smell stinks.

3. What have I learned?

While I read the reading part, I had to find a lot of words to find their meanings. That means I have little information about vocabulary.I learned that respect is important. When I respect someone, he respect me too. At first, I misunderstood. I though when I showed my respect to others, they might treat me like a child. Now I know I was wrong.

4.What I need to improve?

I will try to memorize vocabulary. Basic things always be treated important things.I need to do some exercise. Exercise is important for life. Because of that, life can be more active. I need to improve exercise.

Self Assessment (10/10~10/24)

What was easy for me?

Levels are upgraded, so it really hard to do. Nothing is easy for me. I'm totally dipressed about this problem.Haning out with friends is fun and easy. Maybe most people have same feeling with me. ^^ Because I like my friends very much, I want to spen time with them.

What was difficult?

Every each problem want us to think deeply. Answer the qustion is tough. The questions didn't let us to answer smoothly.Drowing garbages is dirty. I don't want to do it. Especially when I drow out the food waste, the smell stinks.

What have I learned?

While I read the reading part, I had to find a lot of words to find their meanings. That means I have little information about vocabulary.I learned that respect is important. When I respect someone, he respect me too. At first, I misunderstood. I though when I showed my respect to others, they might treat me like a child. Now I know I was wrong.

What I need to improve?

I will try to memorize vocabulary. Basic things always be treated important things.I need to do some exercise. Exercise is important for life. Because of that, life can be more active. I need to improve exercise.

2007년 10월 20일 토요일

Conclusion

In conclusion, It is clear why people entertain antipathy against homosexuals. In society, everything is connected, so when people come across a social problem, they must be able to see through what it is related with. Then, they will find the truth, just like homosexual is not a problem in the society, but a natural case. Also, culture diversity was mentioned, in this global world, there is no reason that homosexuals are treated like freaks. People have got to get over their prejudice. Finally, homosexuals themselves need to get out in the dark, and be dignified. If they don't, the things are above mentioned are useless. In the end,

2007년 10월 13일 토요일

Detailed Outline

Everybody possesses ambisexual character which is a shocking story. Famous Freud proved this theory. However, this nature is also affected by society. Intersexual is a daily event, most people follow that character, but not everyone. That is to say there are some homosexuals which is natural. Homosexual means people have relationship between people of same sex. Person who simply enjoys the sex with same gender does not count as a homosexual. Now, homosexuals who are victims of capitalism have a right to be accepted in society, also, people need to learn the way to accept them.

Why do people entertain antipathy against homosexuals? Homosexual was a victim of capitalism. Capitalism is an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are owned by private individual not by the state. These individuals were busy of making their own large profits. That's why they needed labors, lots of labors. They started to look for what could make manpower abundant. In the meantime, they also found what disturbed their business. John Stuart Mill said, "When commercial capital occupies a position of unquestioned ascendancy, it everywhere constitutes a system of plunder." In capitalism, industries were getting power, they acted high-handedly. Homosexual love let birth rate decreased which shifted loss on to industries. For that reason, homosexuals became the target of criticism. The weak only suffered a insult, but can't resist. While business blamed homosexual, they hoarded their intention. Even more, they rationalized their stand point to criticize homosexuals. They were a wolf in a sheep's clothing. There is the saying that popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world. Homosexual has been distorted. For example, there is the rumor that homosexuals cause AIDS. In fact, it is not true. If someone with AIDS have sex with same gender, the person who was healthy could get infected with AIDS little more easily. In the end, because of this groundless rumor, people still have had a down on them. People have possessed the impression that homosexual love is absolutely bad, too. Business should bear that to love each other can't be regarded as a practical act in mind.

Accept the culture diversity. Variety is, as the proverb says, the spice of life. People live in the global world. In today's age of globalization, various people come into existence. For instance, in Korea, they eat dogs, in otherwise, in France; the French eat snails as food. Other countries might be unfamiliar with those dishes. At the same time, they probably couldn't like the foods. Still, nobody can blame about their culture; food. In addition, World is getting to keep an eye on people who have their own unique character. Now, society want individual to have strong creative ideas. some advertising agency selects employees based on level of experience and creativity. If some people prefer exclusive attitude, what they left is being isolated. No one will accept them, either. In this trend of time, why can only homosexual be exception to this rule? Homosexual is one of culture diversity, as well. They are not out of mark, there is precedent for this kind of love. A record mentioned that homosexual has been existed since ancient Greece, for example. At that time, love between old men and boys was one of transition. Old men ruled boys by loving them, then boys could get authority by being ruled. After so long a time, they suddenly started to exaggerate and distort homosexual love. In the end, helplessly, most people trust what is not true. It is totally a ridiculous case in the history. It reminds of me that "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18." said Albert Einstein. What he told warned that judging culture by subjective point of view is dangerous. People ought not to forget that homosexuals have a right to live happily with their lover. To love someone is natural and blessed. Think about weddings, A bride and a broom get married with blessing of all the relatives and friends. Homosexual love is exactly same thing to be blessed. From now on, there should be people's concern and care.

How do people support homosexuals in concrete way? There are three ways to give supports. At first, there is a way to have recourse to the law. "A law is a law, however, undesirable it may be.", said Socrates. It is an immortal saying, and it emphasizes the importance of a law. In fact, the law is system of rules that a society of government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships. Therefore, sometimes, things are compelled by law under the necessity. One of cases is this. As national, they have a duty to protect the few, homosexuals. A government must legislate for homosexuals. Then, the law will be a way to support the minority. Second, people should have correct understanding of homosexuals. Only with the legal force, it has limits. Obligation merely charges a superficial part. For that reason, there are some essential parts which can not controlled by law. One of essential parts is a conversion of people's recognition. If don't, there would reform some groups like KKK. KKK is an abbreviation for Ku Klux Klan. Even though there was a law against discrimination, the Klan's attacks have been directed at Blacks, Jews, Catholics, immigrants and other minority groups. It has long been notorious for its use of white robes and hoods, and the burning of large crosses at its gatherings. Hence, third, homosexuals are supposed to have a confidence for themselves to nip these kinds of problem, KKK in the bud. Former President of United States, Andrew Jackson said that "One man with courage makes a majority." Even if homosexual is the few, they are confident themselves, there is nothing to be worried about. Besides, people have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it. This is ultimate solution for this problem. Make sure that all's fair in love and war.

In conclusion, it is clear why people entertain antipathy against homosexuals. In society, everything is connected, so when people come across a social problem, they must be able to see through what it is related with. Then, they will find the truth, just like homosexual is not a problem in the society, but a natural case. Also, culture diversity was mentioned, in this global world, there is no reason that homosexuals are treated like freaks. People have got to get over their prejudice. Finally, homosexuals themselves need to get out in the dark, and be dignified. If they don't, the things are above mentioned are useless. Some day, the day when everyone could love freely their lover without being disturbed will come.

2007년 10월 10일 수요일

Introduction


Everybody possesses ambisexual character which is a shocking story. Famous Freud proved this theory. However, this nature is also effected by society. Because intersexual is a daily event, most people follow that character, but not everyone. That is to say there are some homosexuals which is natural. Homosexual means people have relationship between people of same sex. Person who simply enjoys the sex with same gender does not count as a homosexual. Now homosexuals who are victims of capitalism have a right to be accepted in society, as well, they need to come pride themselves.

2007년 10월 8일 월요일

Outline



Topic - Homosexual

Thesis - Homosexuals who are victims of capitalism have a right to be accepted in society, also, people need to learn the way to accept them.

B1. Why do people entertain antipathy against homosexuals?

M1. Homosexual was a victim of capitalism.
- Capitalism is an economic and politcal system in which property, business, and industry are owned by private individual not by the state.
- Industry and business needed labors, lots of labors.
- They were looking for what could make manpower abundant.
- They also found what disturb their business.
M2. John Stuart Mill said, "When commercial capital occupies a position of unquestioned ascendancy, it everywhere constitutes a system of plunder."
- Because of homosexuals, birth rate decreased.
- Homosexual became the target of criticism.
- When businesses blamed homosexuals, they hoarded their intention. - They rationalized their stand point.
M3. There is the saying that popular opinion is the greatest lie in the world.
- Homosexual has had been criticized.
- For example, there is the rumor that Homosexual causes AIDS.
- Because of groundless rumor, people have had a down on them.
- Business should bear that to love each other can't be regarded as a practical act in mind.

B2. Accept the culture diversity.

M1. Variety is, as the proverb says, the spice of life.
- In today's age of globalization, various people come into existence.
- For instance, in Korea, they eat dogs, in otherwise, in France, frenches eat snails.
- World is getting to keep an eye on people who have their own unique character.
- Exclusive attitude only makes themselves isolated.
M2. Why can only homosexual be an exception to this rule?
- Homosexual is not out of mark.
- There is precedent for this kind of love.
- An example of ancient Greece.
- Culture can not be judged by subjective point of view.
M3. Homosexuals have a right to live happily with their lover.
- To love someone is natural and blessed .
- For example, a wedding is congratulated.
- Homosexual love is exactly same thing to be blessed.
- There should be people's concern and care.

B3. How does people support homosexuals in concrete way?

M1. "A law is a law, however undesirable it may be.", said Socrates.
- The law is system of rules that a society of government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships.
- Sometimes, things are compelled by law under the necessity.
- As national, they have a duty to protect the few.
- The law is a way to support the minority.
M2. People should have correct understanding of homosexuals.
- Only with the legal force, it has limits.
- There are some essential parts which can not controlled by law.
- One of essential parts is a conversion of people's recognition.
- There would reform some groups like KKK.
M3. Homosexuals are supposed to have a confidence for themselves.
- Former President of United States, Andrew Jackson said that "One man with courage makes a majority."
- People have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it.
- This is ultimate solution for this problem.
- Make sure that all's fair in love and war.

2007년 10월 3일 수요일

Topic, Brainstorming, Thesis

1. Topic
-Homosexual love

2.Brainstorming
-accept culture variety
-people are born with disposition to love both sexes
-can't judge love by real benefit like preservation of species
-homosexual love has existed from long time ago
-people have right to live happily
-repression of homosexual love is conneted with society structure
-HIV is not caused by homosexual love (misunderstand)
-homosexuals should have pride for themselves
-movie, flim also try to help to change out view.
-love is also taste
-notice between different and wrong

3.Thesis Statement
-Homosexual love is accepted in society.

2007년 10월 1일 월요일

Discussion

hat is the longest composition you've ever written in English? How long was it?
I wrote Movie Review in1 semester in English. The Movie Review is about 1 page.

How long did you work on it?
when I wrote this, I didn't brainstorming so, writting time is short, 2 hours.

Why did you write it?
In English class, Writting Movie Review is homework.

What were some of the difficult you had writting it?
Writting in English is very hard to me. Specifically, grammar, vocabulary, idea etc.

3 photo exercise





I remember when I first met her. Eun Mi introduced Jeong So Yi. At first, she was not smiling, so I was confused. That moment, I thought she was a very cold person. After we got to know each othaer, I reallized that she was not cold but she is good at being prudish. You know, people usually beilieve that prudish is typical

2007년 9월 19일 수요일

Final Draft

Final Draft
There are some negative things, that's because too many people in Seoul. First, by high population in Seoul, unbalanced development becomes in between country and capital. As you know, welfare, education and government facilities are well organized in Seoul. Whereas, country people have no chance to enjoy those kinds of system as much as Seoul residents. So, if rural people need surgical operations which are required advanced medical skills, they have to come up Seoul. Sometimes, they move to Seoul with passion of their children's good education.
Also, this unbalanced development causes competition. Of course, competition has not always a bad meaning but, overpopulation manipulates bad side of competition. For example, in Seoul, to get an employment, 4000 of people apply for one position.
In the end, these excessive competition brings about selfishness. urban people don't considerate other people any more. Rather, they try to ignore others for their profits. To be winner, people work alone, and they never think about cooperation. This mind makes our society desolated.

2007년 9월 18일 화요일

Draft(Outline)

1. Unbalance development between coutry and capital.
- Welfare, education, government facilities are well organized in seoul.
- Country people have to come up seoul because surgical operation and high passion of education.
2. Unbalance development cause Competition.
- Because of too much population, competition being grew up.
- To get a employment, 4000 of people come togather toward one position.
3. Competition social cause Selfish.
- People do not give consideration to each other and ignore them.
- To be winner, people work alone and didn't cooperation.

2007년 9월 8일 토요일

Writing Exercises

10. My favorite animal is a dolphin because he looks free. When he is swimming ins the ocean, I'm so jealous. He could swim anywhere he wants. I think he presents the liberty.

9. I really love going to dance clubs. Dandce clubs let me dance freely. Because everybody is dancing in that places, so I don't need to be concern about other people's eye s. I like listening music too.

8. It's shocking if you didn't know how many people, including young girls and boys, smoke. It's getting a serious problem in our society. More important thing is smoking cigaratte is much more dangerous for young people than adults. It disturbs growth of children.

2007년 6월 1일 금요일

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Comprehension Question

1. When was the last earthquake of a similar size?

It is same as 23000 Hiroshima atomic bombs.

2. How many countries did the reasulting tsunami affevt and how many people died?

200000 people died in 11 countries.

3. What prevented the seismic station on Java from issuing a warning?

Because of the lack a telephone line, they couldn't send out warning.

4. Wat reason did the Thai official give for not issuing a warning?

The Thai official thought the data was nto sure enugh and also if they warned it, when it wouldn't have happened, bussiness might have been affected.

5. How were the peopleof Nallavadu saved?

A phone call forem singapole saved them.

6. How did the Oned tribe of Little ANdaman predict the tsunami?

There is a trheir spokin tradition, " huge saking of th ground followed by high wall of water."

7. What wuggests that animals sensed the oncoming tsunami?

Animal bodies were found in higher ground.

8.Why did the Japanese tourists know what to do?

They have some experiences about tsunami.

9. Why did Tilly Smithe scream and alert thouse arond her?

She remembered the scenes which happens before tsunam from her mutinedia geography lesson.

2007년 5월 24일 목요일

Mother should have a job

1) 3 reasons for your side & 3 examples supporting your ideas
① These days, there's no discrimination between women and men. Now, lots of people recognize equality. Also, mother is just a woman who has her own life, dream. So she has her right to achieve what she pursue and she doesn't need to devote all her life for supporting her family. Additionally, there's a research that woman who doesn't have her own job is more likely to suffer depression than woman who has profession.
② Discrimination and difference aren't same. So we need to accept the difference between women and men. Normally, we can say that woman is more sensitive and delicate than man. So, women are required for some jobs with those kinds of ability.
③ We are not going to say that money is everything. However, without money, no good education for their children, no comfortable life for them. Therefore, we can say that money helps lead their lives the way they want. Also, when it comes to happiness, money isn't everything. But with no money, people usually aren't happy because the life will be not easy.

2) 3 attacks on the other side
① They think that even if women work outside the home, they will still confront with discrimination and disadvantages in the company. But this is not true because there are some institutions for the women against disadvantages like a maternity leave and a special monthly leave for women. And now is the time what really matters in the company is how workers do their job well, not depending on the gender. So it's the appropriate time, not like the past, for the women to work.
② They think women should take care of her child at home, but that's not true. In some cases, woman likes to take care of her child at home and that may be her dream. But, in most cases, woman has her own dream that is not related to her child or her family. People have a dream individually and everyone wants to achieve it. Woman also want to achieve it. It's not fair that she only take care of her children giving up her dream.
③ Women can't have their jobs because men don't help house work. That doesn't make sense anymore in modern society. Men changed a lot than before. Even there's some families that men work and do the housework too. Also, there are lots of good places where you can leave a child for good care. For example, kindergarten, day-care center etc.
④ Children needs mother. That's really true. However, there are lots of teenagers whose mothers stayed home to raise them when they were young, but became bad. Not every child with working mother is rude with no manner. Mother can be with a child all day and teach good manners. But there's no relationship between child's manners and mother's working.

2007년 5월 14일 월요일

Graph

A) This graph shows Online Shopping US from 2001 to 2003.

B) Sales of clothing and housewares have gone up a lot. because cost of clothing and housewares are more cheaper in online than department stores.

C) Sales of books and DVD's have gone up a little because buying in online is more cheap. but we can download in internet so, a little grow up.

D) However, sales of CDs have gone dwn a little. Because we use MP3 and can download all of music in internet.

E) Over all sales have gone up online shopping developed very well and convenience.

F) To conclude, this graphs show that many people use online shopping very much. Because Today's online system developed very well Also, many people believe internet and feel convenience.

2007년 5월 9일 수요일

Cheonggyeoicheon


1. The reason that the Cheonggyecheon was covered

During the Japanese colonial period, the Cheonggyecheon went through some changes different from those made in the past.In the post-1920s period, the colonialists announced their plans to cover up the stream on several occasions.However, with the exception of the Taepyeongno-Mugyodong section, which had been covered up in 1937, all those plans could never come true due to the lack of financial resources.By 1945, when the nation was liberated from the Japanese colonial rules, the Cheonggyecheon was filled up with trash, ground and sand swept from the bare mountains and severely contaminated with wastes from shabby makeshift houses built alongside.Thus, the image of Seoul had been affected badly.It appeared that the handiest way to put an end to the multitude of shabby, makeshift houses and the dirty smell was to cover up the stream with concrete.Finally, the work to cover it up with concrete started as quickly as possible by August 1958, with the 136m section near Gwangtonggyo completed in 1955 ahead of the remaining sections.


2.Significance of the project covering up Cheonggyeoicheon

Not only as a problem of Seoul Metropolitan city but also as that of a state, the project covering up Cheonggyeoicheon has historical significance at the point of beginning 21st century. After the completion of the project, Seoul will be changed into the city with environmental friendly and humanistic urban space. This will take an initiative of new paradigm of city management in the 21st century and the opportunity to change the image of Seoul renovated.As out cultural assets are restored, 600 year history of Seoul will be recovered and Seoul will be the city with traditional and modern touch while Cheonggyeoicheon will be the place for relaxation and the tourist attraction in and out of the country.And the surrounding environment will be improved by covering up of Cheonggyeoicheon establishing new trading area and Seoul will be the center of the Northeast Asia, the city with international commerce and the headquarter of finance. The project for restoring environment like this will change the image of Seoul and can inspire dream and hope for the future of the citizens of Seoul.


3. Merit of CheongGyechun after restoration

It is very easy for people to go CheongGyechun because there are many stations nearby.It is the most merit that there is relaxation place of the citizens in the middle of the city after CheongGyechun restoration.And after restoration it catch sight of people and make people happy because there are many events, plendid lights, fractions middle of the water, art works on the wall and birds to see.These days government exhibit light for remind tradition.And It has more important meaning because the light made by the citizens. Although CheongGyechun became more artificial, there is rest of the citizens.


4. The problem of Choung-gye-chon

Choung-gye-chon‘s sudden change arise many problems.First, the short time completion brings about cultural assets loss.Not being prepared Lee Myung Back propels project.So our precious things are damaged.Second, merchants are put out.It isn't that all merchant move to new places.Just a few merchants move.Except them , most merchants lost their job.Third, choung-gye-chon is a place where many cars move.Moreover it is a situation that they don't have appropriate method to prevent car's pollution.Finally, water is polluted again.At choung-gye-chon there is no garage box.So people throw away garage anywhere and it makes water's pollution.These things are problems of choung-gye-chon.

2007년 5월 2일 수요일

Thinking Outside the Box

What is value from your own culture you would like to share with others?

Korean people respect old people. I think this is good for othrer country to learn.

What is something about yourself that you think would never change, regardless of where you visited?

I think I won't be chaned the attitude to respect other old people.

2007년 4월 18일 수요일

Comprehension Questions

1. Why does Nancy Land think art is only for the "high -brows" in Korea?

The ordinary people area reluctant to visit art gallery. They are not used to art. Naturally, art becaome an exculsive part.


2. What did Nancy Lang do at the 2003 Venice Biennale? Describe her art.

She was playing the violine out of tune whith wearing red Victoria's Secret lingerie and whith Kabuki make-up. Her art is creative. But in her originality, somethings are get crushed, so outcomes are contrary her expectation. Though she can understand two cultures' art, she can't find the way express the mixture, yet.


4. Explain Nacy Lang's reasons for changing from being a Catholic to a Protestant.

She doesn't want others to intervene in between her and God. She wants to talk to God directly.
I guess her presonality is direct too.


5. What word are Nancy Lang allergic to? What does it mean that she's "allergic" to them?

She was allergic to words like 'elegant, conservative and prejudical.' It means she doesn't like those kinds of words. She wants somethings be gathered, but the words that she dislikes make things exclusive and disturb being gathered.

2007년 4월 17일 화요일

Post-Reading Discussion

Does being educated abroad during high school put you at an advantage or disadvantage over students who have studied only in Korea? Why?

I guess being eduacated abroad during high school put me at both sides, advatage or disadvatage over students who have studied only in Korea.
Being educated abroad during high school has some benefits.
For instance, in Global world, English has already been used in everywhere.
Being educated in native country wolud be much helpful for learning English.
In otherwise, being eduscated abroad during high school could be bring a disturbing result.
For example, identity problems will happen.
High school students are growing, not grown ups. So when they suddenly meet with new culture which is differnet from what they used to, they can be confused about identity problem. They are not perfectly established identity that they are koreans.
In short, in this case, there exist two sides. Being abroad during high school could be advantange or disabvantage overthe students who have studeid only in Korea.

2007년 4월 16일 월요일

Summary

Part 1
Nancy Lang who is commented "vain celebrity" by many critics is unique artist in the art world.
Part 2
Nancy Lang who said "Have some imagination" has dual nationality(Korea & U.S.A.)and her art is painting, photography and sculpture.
Part 3
She said that Korean have tendency to look down the art region.However She has miserable her years.
Part 4
Nancy Lang went to high school in the Philippines not to worry about her mother's condition. Though difficulties came to her family by bankruptcy, she rather felt free from everything.
Part 5
After she graduated Hongik University, her debut in 2003 Venice Biennale was impressive and creative by wearing Victoria's Secret lingerie and white Kabuki makeup with playing the violin out of tune.
Part 6

she like Jesus. But she wants to talk to God directly. So though at first, she went to a Catholic church, she was converted to a Protestant.
Part 7
Artists need money and audiences's understand.
Part 8
Lang want to go forth into the world.

2007년 4월 8일 일요일

Post-Reading Discussion Question

Do you think she should have won the Nobel Peace Prize? Why?

Yes, I do.
Sacrifice can't be only impact for deciding who would win the Nobel Peace Prize. There are lots of people who sacrifice themselves for their own benefits. It means anyone can do those kinds of acts. So someone who win the Novel Peace need more than that. Aung San Suu Kyi was different from others. She grew up with no difficulty, actually even well. However, she didn't lead peaceful life. She fought for democracy. It was not for herself, it was for all the people in her country.


Aung San Suu Kyi said in her speech that "fear, and not power, is the cause of corruption." Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

I totally agree with her opinion. Power itself doesn't always give rise to corruptions. When the person who gets the power fears losing the power, corruptions will start. He will try to hold his power anyhow. In this course, corruptions also will be involved.

2007년 4월 4일 수요일

Who has had a positive influence on you?

Who has had a positive influence on you?
⇒ my best friend 'Song'
Why?
⇒ I have had a girl friend since I was seven years. I met her my apartment. She lived at 9th story and I lived at 2th story. She was a congenial friend. We two had many things in common. But we were different in personality. She was very active and positive but I was passive and negative. For example, as we were middle school student, we went to academy for study. When we have a question, I hesitated asking to teacher but 'Song' asked my teacher without any hesitation. I envied 'Song' for her activity. At that time, I decided to resemble my friend. I thought that I can follow 'Song', and I can be same as 'Song'. As there is an old proverb that 'He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith', I resembled 'Song'. Now I'm very active and positive even if I have passive and negative personality a a little. So because of my friend, I can easily adapt myself to New world and make many new friends. I appreciate my best friend 'Song'

2007년 3월 27일 화요일

Solution

1. Reading skill
First, choose the book I am interested in or a text book would be great. And then use spare time. For example, while I go to school in the subway, I take a book and read it. It takes a few minutes but I can also concentrate on the book easily. I think important thing is not the qauntity I read a day but even though quantity is little, constant reading can improve my reading skill. There are two case. One is I read 100 pages for 2 hours, just one day. And the other is I read 10 pages for 30 minutes every day. The last one is more helpful for train.

2. Summary skill
Every time, after I read a book, think about the whole story in my mind. I had better start with the short story like an article. Reading an article fast and concentrately helps summarizing the contents. And also while I'm reading, I underline every key words I consider as important. It is best way to upgrade summary skill for me. For example, after I read an article a day, I explain the news to my friends.

3. Comprehension Questions
I think first two methods can solve this problem. If I totally understand the whole story, there can't be no problem. When I face the conprehension Questions, I should memorize the important parts. If I summarize the contents well, answering the questions will be easy. The answer should consist of my own words, and obviously the point should be same too.

2007년 3월 26일 월요일

Movie

1. Title: Illusionist

2. Type of film: Mystery Romance

3. Director: Neil Burger

4. What was the movie based on? (a book, a true story, biograophy, etc.)
The movie was base on the book, a Pulitzer Prize work. It is ''The Barnum Museum'' which is written by Steven Millhauser.

5. Setting: This is the movie with vienna in 19c as its setting.

6. Cast and characters: Edward Norton was casted for main actor, Eisenheim who is a illusionist. Jessich Biel was casted for main actress, Sophie who is officially the Crown Prince's fiancee and also Eisenheim's lover.

7. Plot summary: Once upon a time, a boy and a girl loved each other. But they differed in social standing, so they could't be together. One day, suddenly the boy whose name is Eisenheim left the village without saying anything. Few years later, he came back. He had already been a great magician. Because of his fame, the Crown Prince was also interested in his magic. Actually he wanted to find out magic trick to make Eisenheim feel humilliated. That is why the Crown Prince invited Eisenheim. There was the woman who used to be Eisenheim's lover and also she was the Crown Prince's fiancee at that moment. When they met, they noticed each other. They started to meet secretly, that is a dangeroust job. At last, it was found out. They had to plan the way that nobody distured their love. During their plan, Sophie unexpectly died. Actually this accident was also part of their plan. She did not die, it was all fake. Eisenheim played tricks on everybody ultimately, he manipulated people to believe that the Crown Prince killed Sophie. In short, truth is everything was tricks he made to be with Sophie.

8. Personal opinion: The story was not just simple. Because the ending was unexpected, so I was really surprised. In the movie, the magic show was also exciting. I realized that magic is based on the scientific facts. When I watch a magic show, I guess it would rather just enjoying the show than trying to find the tricks. I can recommend this movie to others.

2007년 3월 11일 일요일

Advice

I like Japan. So I want to go Japan and study, but my mom want me to go America. Because, most of company requires ro speak English well.
What I have to do? I'm not well in Japanese, so I have to srudy Japanese for years, I think. If I go to both contries, it would pay a lot, and it would take so long, I think. Should I do what I want to? Or whould I have to appreciate mom's decision?


Dear. Confused Girl

First, let's focus on that you want to learn Japanese. I think that is the most important thing you need to consider. In my opinion, everyone must do what they really want to do. That can make our life more challenging and worthy. What does matter that learning Japanese takes more long time? Think about your priority!!!! Which is your priority time or aptitude?
If you choose your mother's decision, time could save. But someday you might regret about giving up learning Japanese. At that moment, you can't blame anyone but you. I never want you to do those kinds of things. And If you study Japanese hard, you might speak Japanese frequently. And also I am sure that you could find a job easily. So don't worry about employment. I hope my advice can help you. I give you an advice but choice is yours. Good luck!!

From. Aptitude is best