July 2009
12 posts
Speaking Reflection HW
I went to Cary town on Saturday. After I finished my errands I went to coffee shop. I met Ron who is an old man and lives in near the Cary town. He asked to me if I am Korean. I really surprised because most Americans do not know I am a Korean before I tell my name to them. We started to talk. At that time, he was having brunch. He said to me that he is a vegetarian and he explained why he...
NEWS HW
Is Clinton’s India Visit Paying Off For The U.S.?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106821061
Questions
- What do you think the role of the United States should be in world politics?
- Does the government of your country have any problems of diplomatic relations with certain foreign countries?
Vocabulary
- collaborate : to work together with a person or group in...
Thank you so much Jihye. It is really helpful to...
Your speech is very clear. Could you tell me...
I visited the 17th street Farmers’...
Speaking Reflection HW
On July 16, I met my friend, Amanda at Student Commons Building.
In my country, people often tell a lie which is called “white lie.” We believed that it is kind of propriety. So I wanted to know what American people think about “white lie.” My friend, Amanda said that telling white lies is not bad, but she does not do often. She told me her own experience. One day, she and her...
NEWS HW
Anti-Smoking Drugs May Have Psychological Effects
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106423112
Questions
- What do you think that using medications for quitting smoking is good way?
- How do the government in your country try to help people to quit smoking?
Vocabulary
- agitation : public argument or action for social or political change
- hostility : when...
NEWS HW
In South Korea, there are so many foreign workers from Southeast Asia, especially poor countries. By the way, it causes many problems: illegal immigrants, sweated labor, a lack of understanding cultural differences and so on. Above all, some Korean people ignore foreign workers and some Korean companies treat with discrimination. For that reason, the relationship with foreign workers is...
Speaking Reflection HW
On July 9, I met my friend, Susan whose major is Fine Art at Student Commons Building.
Last year, I heard that one woman who is single mom, gave birth to 8 babies. She has already 6 babies and she has no job. Giving birth is one of the most beautiful things, but some people said that when she was pregnant she should have decided to abort. I’m not sure that there are justifiable reasons for...
NEWS HW
Racial Tensions High After Riots In Western China
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106355730
Questions
1. Do you think that there is discrimination or segregation in your country or the world?
2. what do you think about this statement, ‘We’ve Picked Up Weapons To Defend Ourselves’?
New Vocabulary
riot - a situation in which a large crowd of people are...
Speaking Reflection HW
On July 2, I met Emily, whose major is biology at Student Commons Building.
In my country, people cannot have own a gun. So, there are not any accidents of guns. But, in the United States, people are allowed to own guns. I think it causes a lot of accidents. So, I wanted to know other persons’ opinion. I asked Emily. She said that people should be allowed to own guns because bad people...
NEWS HW
Impatience Grows Over ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106062168
Questions
1. Do you think that the military or work place should provide the rights of gay people? why?
2. Why is Obama not going ahead with his plan which is one of his pledges to support gay people?
3. Do you think gay marriage should be allowed with all the...
June 2009
5 posts
greatsanfrancisco:
I´m sorry, i had a problem getting the pictures. So here they are!
Catherine is a student that is helping us to know Richmond and to stablish a connection between us and the american society. She lives near us, and is almost every evening with us. The other four, were friends of Catherine that came with us to Washington.
WOw! You are so lucky. :)
How have you been doing...
Speaking Reflection HW
Using cellphone while driving
On June 29, I met my uncle (the husband of my aunt, American) at his house. Because I usually go to his house on weekend. We talked about my aunt’s careless driving. One day I saw that she was using cellphone while driving. I was really surprised and upset, because it is terribly illegal in Korea. So, I said her that she should stop using cellphone. But she...
How to improve my speaking ability!!
What are my goals for the future?
I want to feel happy everyday with my folks.
Happiness is the most important thing in my life. :)
If I feel happy everyday, my life could be successful.