2009년 12월 22일 화요일
2009년 8월 26일 수요일
After reading "Tuesdays with Morrie"
Class & Number : 1708
Name: 김혜인 Kim Hye in
Title: A guide book helped change my life
Author: Mitch Albom
Publisher: Anchor books Year :1997
Name: 김혜인 Kim Hye in
Title: A guide book helped change my life
Author: Mitch Albom
Publisher: Anchor books Year :1997
Vocabulary :invoke /nvok/ (invokes, invoking, invoked)
1.If you invoke a law, you state that you are taking a particular action because that law allows or tells you to.
The judge invoked an international law that protects refugees.
2. If you invoke something such as a principle, a saying, or a famous person, you refer to them in order to support your argument.
He invoked memories of Britain's near-disastrous disarmament in the 1930s.
3. If something such as a piece of music invokes a feeling or an image, it causes someone to have the feeling or to see the image. Many people consider this use to be incorrect.
The music invoked the wide open spaces of the prairies.
jeopardize /depdaz/ (jeopardizes, jeopardizing, jeopardized)
in BRIT, also use jeopardise
To jeopardize a situation or activity means to do something that may destroy it or cause it to fail.
He has jeopardised the future of his government.
threaten, endanger
Brief summary and personal reflection on the story
Dear. Professor Morrie
Hello, Morrie. My name is Kim Hye in who is really touched by your story. One day, my English teacher said we are going to have a test on this book, tuesdays with Morrie. So I bought your book in the bookstore. When I first opened this book I thought, 'Oh no, it's so long and the fonts are too small. How can I finish this?' However, as I started reading the book, I couldn't help falling deep into it. I felt like as if I am Mitch Albom, and I'm communicating with you. I truly enjoyed your lesson, so I'm writing a letter to you. Can you see me speaking to you through this letter? I believe so, because you promised to give answers if Mitch Albom tells you his problems at your grave.After I finished reading your book, I searched internet to watch Nightline show you appeared. I was very moved when I watched video you talked with Top Koppel. You seemed so weak but you never lose smile.
You seemed like you were enjoy talking and meeting people. If I get fatal disease like you did, although I don't want to imagine, can I be like you? You accepted death without fear. And more, you shared love with your loved ones. You tried to devote yourself to meaningful things. Although you had your own pain caused by your disease, you tried to hear other people's problems. Many people would have warmer heart by not only your attitude when you faced ALS but also by conversation beween you and Mitch Albom held every tuesdays. And, so did I. I reflected seriously on my self. Did I show much love to my family as Morrie did? Have I ever tried to share my skills to help others?
Now, I am trying to reborn. As you quote Gandi's word, "when you at bed, you die. When you wake up, you are reborn." Before I read your book, I was shy to show my feelings. I was like a stone. I tried not to cry. However, now I try to show my emotions more.
Also, I have a sister who qurrels with me many times. She had said mean words to me and I did. Now, I complements her drawing and baking skills. I respect her. And you know? We haven't been qurreling even one time today! Third, I sometimes worried about aging. You may laugh at me because I am only 17 years old. Still, when I imagined old and weak me aged about 70 to 80, I was scared of aging and dying. However now I'm not feared of aging. I think all I have to do is embracing aging. Now I know as I get older, I'll learn more. This is my time to be 17 years old. So I won't envy twenty years old people who don't need to study math. I would enjoy this time, and find good sides in my life as it is now.
Now, I want to say, "Thank you Morrie." You had taught me how to love each other and how to live everyday happily. Every word you said have influenced me very much. Morrie, can you do me a favor? Could you please be my coach? Could you give me answers if I tell you my problems? I'm sure you would do. If you born again to this world, I really wish you to be my teacher.
I must be going now. Good bye, Professor!
Sincerely yours
Kim Hye-in
2009년 6월 19일 금요일
After reading
Title : The secret diary of Adrian Mole
Author : Sue Townsend
Publisher : 최정환, 1994.7.25
Vocabularies :
consolation : a person or thing that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed
intellectual : connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
acclaim : to praise or welcome sb/sth publicly
have a row with : to have a quarrel with
feed up with : ~에 질리다
introspection :the careful examination of your own thoughts, feelings and reasons for behaving in a particular way
Reflection : A few months ago, Kim Mu Sin teacher said we should read this novel, 'The secret diary of Adrian Mole '. Kim Su mi teacher said it'll be included in final exam. So, I had to buy this book.
When I first opened this book, I didn't really like it. Because the fonts were too small for me, and it had almost no pictures at all. However, when I continued reading, I found it a litteld more interesting than I thought.
Adrian Mole is 13 years boy in U.K. He believes he is an intellectual. He writes some poets and sends it to B.B.C. His family consists of his father, mother, and his dog. Next to their house, there lives Mr.Lucas. There are many other characters, Bert Boxer-the very old man who is cared by Adrian Mole-, a dog named Sabre-Bert Boxer's dog-, Mr. Cherry, Mr. Scrunton-the head Mater, Barry Kent-he does bad things to Adrian Mole-, his best friend Nigel-goes out with Pandora- , Pandora- the girl he loves-, his Grandmother, the youth leader Rick Lemon, Doreen Slater, Blossom-a pony raised by Pandora-, etc.
His mother naver cares him and doesn't give him healthy diet. Finally his parents get divorce. Mother moves out her house to another home with a man named Lucas, who lived next to Adrian Mole's house.As a result, his father have no will to live, and doesn't take cares of his soon, too.
Adrian Mole is a boy who is worried about his skin, height, a girl he likes-Pandora-,and his future dreams. He is a nomal boy aged 13years except his parents. He is not smart at study or strong. Barry Kent takes money from him forcefully. His father ins fired and their electricity is turned off.
I thought Adrian Mole is living a hard life. But he never gives up his dream. He does voluntary work ant Bert Boxer's house, and takes care of him.
He consider his future job seriously. He changed his dream from vet to poet, and writes some poetries. He also protests against school to get the right to wear red socks. During his protest, he falls in love with Pandora. He often thinks about helping poor people-even when seeing a person who buys expensive tissue.-. His situation is not good. No cares of his parents, no electricity at house. But he tries his best to get better grades, and help Bert Boxer and his father.
Also, when I read a story about Barry Kent, I was a little angry. He is such a bad student. I was very satisfied when Adrian Mole's grandmother scoled him and made him not to bother her grandson.
Adrian isn't a boy who is really goot at sports, nor who studies a lot, not who has rich parents. But in his mind, he is full of his dreams. I think the author wrote a real and funny stories of teenagers.
Author : Sue Townsend
Publisher : 최정환, 1994.7.25
Vocabularies :
consolation : a person or thing that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed
intellectual : connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
acclaim : to praise or welcome sb/sth publicly
have a row with : to have a quarrel with
feed up with : ~에 질리다
introspection :the careful examination of your own thoughts, feelings and reasons for behaving in a particular way
Reflection : A few months ago, Kim Mu Sin teacher said we should read this novel, 'The secret diary of Adrian Mole '. Kim Su mi teacher said it'll be included in final exam. So, I had to buy this book.
When I first opened this book, I didn't really like it. Because the fonts were too small for me, and it had almost no pictures at all. However, when I continued reading, I found it a litteld more interesting than I thought.
Adrian Mole is 13 years boy in U.K. He believes he is an intellectual. He writes some poets and sends it to B.B.C. His family consists of his father, mother, and his dog. Next to their house, there lives Mr.Lucas. There are many other characters, Bert Boxer-the very old man who is cared by Adrian Mole-, a dog named Sabre-Bert Boxer's dog-, Mr. Cherry, Mr. Scrunton-the head Mater, Barry Kent-he does bad things to Adrian Mole-, his best friend Nigel-goes out with Pandora- , Pandora- the girl he loves-, his Grandmother, the youth leader Rick Lemon, Doreen Slater, Blossom-a pony raised by Pandora-, etc.
His mother naver cares him and doesn't give him healthy diet. Finally his parents get divorce. Mother moves out her house to another home with a man named Lucas, who lived next to Adrian Mole's house.As a result, his father have no will to live, and doesn't take cares of his soon, too.
Adrian Mole is a boy who is worried about his skin, height, a girl he likes-Pandora-,and his future dreams. He is a nomal boy aged 13years except his parents. He is not smart at study or strong. Barry Kent takes money from him forcefully. His father ins fired and their electricity is turned off.
I thought Adrian Mole is living a hard life. But he never gives up his dream. He does voluntary work ant Bert Boxer's house, and takes care of him.
He consider his future job seriously. He changed his dream from vet to poet, and writes some poetries. He also protests against school to get the right to wear red socks. During his protest, he falls in love with Pandora. He often thinks about helping poor people-even when seeing a person who buys expensive tissue.-. His situation is not good. No cares of his parents, no electricity at house. But he tries his best to get better grades, and help Bert Boxer and his father.
Also, when I read a story about Barry Kent, I was a little angry. He is such a bad student. I was very satisfied when Adrian Mole's grandmother scoled him and made him not to bother her grandson.
Adrian isn't a boy who is really goot at sports, nor who studies a lot, not who has rich parents. But in his mind, he is full of his dreams. I think the author wrote a real and funny stories of teenagers.
2009년 6월 7일 일요일
I feel global warming everyday of my life. I couldn't see colorful leaves last autum. I read articles or books saying many species are going extinct. Likewise, global warming is a really serious matter of 21th century. The main cause of this is an increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases, especially CO2.
Green house gas emmision lead to global warming, and it results in climatic changes, a rise in sea levels, and changes in the distribution of disease-bearing organisms.
Then, what should we do to stop global warming?We should reduce green house gas emmision.
Firstly, we should develop eco-friendly sources of energy, like renewable and CO2-free energy.
Many countries are trying to develop alternative energy sources, like solar energy and Biomass fuel. To encourage developing these energy, the government needs to support companies which develope these kinds of energy or use these energy.
Also, the government should enlist global cooperation, like Kyoto Protocol, and UNFCCC. Because, global warming cannot be removed by only one country's trying.
Secondly, we should make personal efforts to cut emissions of CO2. There are many ways we can follow in our daily lives. For example, we should walk then using car. We should try to recycle cans or plastics. Also, we can plant trees so we can reduce cooling bills(?) in Summer.
To sum up, government should try to develope eco-friendly energy, and encourage people to live more environmentally friendly.
Green house gas emmision lead to global warming, and it results in climatic changes, a rise in sea levels, and changes in the distribution of disease-bearing organisms.
Then, what should we do to stop global warming?We should reduce green house gas emmision.
Firstly, we should develop eco-friendly sources of energy, like renewable and CO2-free energy.
Many countries are trying to develop alternative energy sources, like solar energy and Biomass fuel. To encourage developing these energy, the government needs to support companies which develope these kinds of energy or use these energy.
Also, the government should enlist global cooperation, like Kyoto Protocol, and UNFCCC. Because, global warming cannot be removed by only one country's trying.
Secondly, we should make personal efforts to cut emissions of CO2. There are many ways we can follow in our daily lives. For example, we should walk then using car. We should try to recycle cans or plastics. Also, we can plant trees so we can reduce cooling bills(?) in Summer.
To sum up, government should try to develope eco-friendly energy, and encourage people to live more environmentally friendly.
2009년 5월 24일 일요일
Building Green homework
1. Words I don't know
-rooftop : outside part of the roof
2.Summary
- Nowadays, many architects are trying to construct green buildings as a way of sustainable development. They use large windows to let more heat in, convert sunligt into electricty, have an rooftop garden. In addition, there is a specil drainge system collecting rainwater for reusing. Also, we can use bamboo instead of wood, and we can use recycled materials.
3. After reading
When I turn on the TV, it says more and more natural species are being extinct. When I walk on the road, the air is not clean. Also, it's only may, but we have to buy school uniform for summer. Nowadays, environment destroying problem is really serious. As a result, people are trying to find ways to reduce pollution, and constructing green buildings is one of them.
As I read this writing, I learned that there're many ways to save energy and reduce pollution by developing green buildings, like special drainge system, rooftop gardens, and bamboo floors.
I hope there'll be more green buildings so I can help save the environment.
However, I think the most important thing to save the environment is, trying not to pollute nature at first before inventing things removing them.
- My English is not good. So if there is anything wrong grammer or expressions, please let me know by writing comment. Thanks. :D
-rooftop : outside part of the roof
2.Summary
- Nowadays, many architects are trying to construct green buildings as a way of sustainable development. They use large windows to let more heat in, convert sunligt into electricty, have an rooftop garden. In addition, there is a specil drainge system collecting rainwater for reusing. Also, we can use bamboo instead of wood, and we can use recycled materials.
3. After reading
When I turn on the TV, it says more and more natural species are being extinct. When I walk on the road, the air is not clean. Also, it's only may, but we have to buy school uniform for summer. Nowadays, environment destroying problem is really serious. As a result, people are trying to find ways to reduce pollution, and constructing green buildings is one of them.
As I read this writing, I learned that there're many ways to save energy and reduce pollution by developing green buildings, like special drainge system, rooftop gardens, and bamboo floors.
I hope there'll be more green buildings so I can help save the environment.
However, I think the most important thing to save the environment is, trying not to pollute nature at first before inventing things removing them.
- My English is not good. So if there is anything wrong grammer or expressions, please let me know by writing comment. Thanks. :D
2009년 5월 10일 일요일
Is art art?
I read a story about one musician who didn't play a piano at all for 4min and 33sec. Also, he says that is a piece of art. I disagree with his perspective thinking that is an art for several reasons.
First, art should give some kinds of feelings to people. The audience must be came to the concert looking foward to listening the pianist's piano playing. However , the pianist absolutely did nothing at all. In addition, He didn't explained or helped the people to understand his behavior better. It means he failed to connect with audience cause the they were confused when they saw his playing. . Also, he disappointed so many people who paid money to enjoy music.
Second, his playing has no elements which are essential to consist music. According to naver dictionary, music is a type of art which harmonizes and combines rhythm, melody, sounds through musical instruments or voice to express feelings. But the pianist's playing doesn't have any rhythms or melodies and even sounds. It can't be called as a part of music and also cannot be an art.
To sum up, I disagree with the idea to consider '4 min and 33sec' to be a type of art becasue, first it failed to communicate with the audience and second, it has no musical elements.
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