A. Summary
I was talking with four people. We were in the same room. David is the host of the room. He is living in Pittsburgh. He served in the army for 20 years. He retired now. Surprisingly, he stayed in Seoul at 88 Olympics. Anyway, Felewa is a Germany. She is 23years old. She is interested in learning Japanese. There was a man whose ID is smile but I don't know his name because he didn't tell us his name. All I know about him is that he was born at China but he is living in Japan now. His English was quiet good so I was impressed.
We were talking about differences between English and other language such as Korean, Chinese, Japanese. For example, we talked different sentence structure. I told them that Europeans were better than Asian in learning English because of the alphabet and sentence structure. They agreed with my opinion. We also talked about Pittsburgh. Actually, Felewa and David were talking about it because Felewa was interested in Pittsburgh. I didn't remember what they said except civil war.
It was so difficult to find a nice and good conversational partners. However, it was great time. As you said, we could improve speaking skills and listening skills. Thank you.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
The Race for Equality (In-class)
A. Summary
Opinion 1.
There is no doubt in her mind that Korea has racism problem. For example, English academy which is in Korea most likely hire white people. They don't hire the others such as Asian, black people even if they are as good as White people in teaching English. Many people have negative
view of black.
Opinion 2.
He thinks that Koreans' negative view comes from American T.V and American military. The blacks in American military make bad impression because they are in the military. It seems that black people are always being represented as villains. It's no wonder that Korean has negative view of black people. It can be excuse because it clearly shows discrimination of race.
Opinion 3.
He thinks that second speaker was missing the point. If we show in T.V, most T.V stars have white skins and some people having black skins are treated like crooks or simple-minded people.
Most of them are working low class jobs in Korea.
Opinion 4.
She thinks that some of people who comes from foreign country are trying hard such as learning language and working hard. However, we never really accept them because they are different. We should accept and them into our society.
My opinion.
I agree with the last speaker. We should respect them even though they are different or they comes from poor country.
I thinks that there is no easy and fast way to prevent racism in Korea. To prevent racism, we should try to understand them. If they appear in T.V show like documentary, it could help people to understand them. We should know that they are not much different with us.
Opinion 1.
There is no doubt in her mind that Korea has racism problem. For example, English academy which is in Korea most likely hire white people. They don't hire the others such as Asian, black people even if they are as good as White people in teaching English. Many people have negative
view of black.
Opinion 2.
He thinks that Koreans' negative view comes from American T.V and American military. The blacks in American military make bad impression because they are in the military. It seems that black people are always being represented as villains. It's no wonder that Korean has negative view of black people. It can be excuse because it clearly shows discrimination of race.
Opinion 3.
He thinks that second speaker was missing the point. If we show in T.V, most T.V stars have white skins and some people having black skins are treated like crooks or simple-minded people.
Most of them are working low class jobs in Korea.
Opinion 4.
She thinks that some of people who comes from foreign country are trying hard such as learning language and working hard. However, we never really accept them because they are different. We should accept and them into our society.
My opinion.
I agree with the last speaker. We should respect them even though they are different or they comes from poor country.
I thinks that there is no easy and fast way to prevent racism in Korea. To prevent racism, we should try to understand them. If they appear in T.V show like documentary, it could help people to understand them. We should know that they are not much different with us.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
I am on a diet (In-class)
A. Summary.
1. The first speaker talked about a woman. She was bulimic. She always used the bathroom after a meal. She throws up everything she ate by sticking her finger down her throat. This is how she kept the figure. However, she ruins her metabolism. She can't eat like normal healthy person anymore. The dieting like her does not work and it ruins your health.
2. The second speaker agrees that the dieting like the first speaker mentioned is not a good idea. He has always had weight problem all his life. He learned how to eat the food he likes in moderation. So he is able to lose weight. He insist that when you are on a diet, you need to do it slowly. Just watch what you eat and exercise more but don't deprive yourself of food.
3. She has an weight problem. She knows what she has to do but she has no self-control. She used to try to lose weight like taking dieting pills and starving her self. She sees so many pretty clothes but she can't wear. Although she sees pretty clothes that she wants to buy, there is no big size for her in Korea.
4. It is hard for plus-sized woman in Korea. When you turn on the TV or go to cinema, you only see beautiful women. There are no role models in Korea for large-framed women. On the other hand, there are many over-weight celebrities in western. The westerns are more generosity to over-weight women.
B. Opinion.
I totally agree with the second person. Actually, I am very thin and I have never been on a diet. I need to put weight. However, If I were on a diet, I would do like the second speaker said. I would exercise ragularly and eat healthy food.
1. The first speaker talked about a woman. She was bulimic. She always used the bathroom after a meal. She throws up everything she ate by sticking her finger down her throat. This is how she kept the figure. However, she ruins her metabolism. She can't eat like normal healthy person anymore. The dieting like her does not work and it ruins your health.
2. The second speaker agrees that the dieting like the first speaker mentioned is not a good idea. He has always had weight problem all his life. He learned how to eat the food he likes in moderation. So he is able to lose weight. He insist that when you are on a diet, you need to do it slowly. Just watch what you eat and exercise more but don't deprive yourself of food.
3. She has an weight problem. She knows what she has to do but she has no self-control. She used to try to lose weight like taking dieting pills and starving her self. She sees so many pretty clothes but she can't wear. Although she sees pretty clothes that she wants to buy, there is no big size for her in Korea.
4. It is hard for plus-sized woman in Korea. When you turn on the TV or go to cinema, you only see beautiful women. There are no role models in Korea for large-framed women. On the other hand, there are many over-weight celebrities in western. The westerns are more generosity to over-weight women.
B. Opinion.
I totally agree with the second person. Actually, I am very thin and I have never been on a diet. I need to put weight. However, If I were on a diet, I would do like the second speaker said. I would exercise ragularly and eat healthy food.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Please, Let Me Die ( In-class)
A. Summary.
1. He said that there were two types of euthanasia. The active euthanasia and the passive euthanasia are them. The active euthanasia is the one the patient request have their lives ended and second is the one the family of the patient request to let the patient die. The second type is legal in many part of the world. People are against in active euthanasia. These patients are in so much pain that they fear the pain more that they dead.
2. There are so many instances that people are expected to die but get well. Even though they requested to die because of the painful illness, they might change their mind later. We have to find hope for them instead of giving the option of suicide.
3. If the patient were someone he loves, he wouldn't want that person to be in so much pain. There are successful euthanasia program. Doctors do not make decisions to end patients' lives by them selves. For example, one doctor can not make a decision. He or she must seek a second opinion before performing the procedure. If patients were suffering from unbearable and constant pain then it's been merciful to help them to end their lives.
4. She said that we should focus on relieving their pain instead of helping them to die. If we allow the euthanasia, some serious problem could be happened. So we must not to allow the euthanasia.
1. He said that there were two types of euthanasia. The active euthanasia and the passive euthanasia are them. The active euthanasia is the one the patient request have their lives ended and second is the one the family of the patient request to let the patient die. The second type is legal in many part of the world. People are against in active euthanasia. These patients are in so much pain that they fear the pain more that they dead.
2. There are so many instances that people are expected to die but get well. Even though they requested to die because of the painful illness, they might change their mind later. We have to find hope for them instead of giving the option of suicide.
3. If the patient were someone he loves, he wouldn't want that person to be in so much pain. There are successful euthanasia program. Doctors do not make decisions to end patients' lives by them selves. For example, one doctor can not make a decision. He or she must seek a second opinion before performing the procedure. If patients were suffering from unbearable and constant pain then it's been merciful to help them to end their lives.
4. She said that we should focus on relieving their pain instead of helping them to die. If we allow the euthanasia, some serious problem could be happened. So we must not to allow the euthanasia.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
A Scrabble Contest ( Out of class)
I was playing with Deb. She is a married woman and living in Colorado, USA. She is close 50 years old but she doesn't have any children. I asked why she doesn't have any children. "Preferred to spend time with husband and do things without children", she said. We were talking about lots of things such as trip of outside of country, hobby and different culture. She was so kind that I was impressed.
It was a good time that I was playing a game with a person who lives far away and I don't know. I might make foreign friends through this game. I will keep playing this game.
As you can see, my point(155) is not good. It seems that she knew how to get a high point at once.
However, I won the game because she lost contact in accidentally.
Anyway, I used dictionary to challenge her, but some words, which she wrote, weren't in my dictionary but they were valid when I challenged. For example, she wrote 'Noo'. What does 'Noo' mean? I have no idea yet. Could you comment it when you see this? Thank you.
Thanks for introducing this game. It might be helpful to the other students.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thirty Questions to Think Deeply About (In-class)
1. That would be the lap-top computer. There are lots of precious things in there such as pictures, which I took at Europe.
2. NO!
3. NO!
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (A professional footballer in Manchester United)
When I was child, I used to want to be a professional footballer. He is the best and most famous player. Indeed, he is very attractive and still young.
5. Invincible body.
6. Yes. Now, I am doing like what I answered. I know that someday we are all divided.
7. Yes
8. Yes. A professional footballer (Especially, in Manchester United)
9. No classes, Three meals, Enough money, Beautiful weather, Girl friend,
Waking up in the early in the morning, No stresses.
10. Yes. If he was just one-year-old, I would be willing to correct the mistake.
No. If he or she was older than 10 years, I would find my children but I wouldn't exchange the children.
11. Yes.
12. I would rather die at age 90.
13. Yes. I can stand it. I not afraid of horrible nightmares and I will get use to it.
14. I will wait until 1 minute left and then I will press the button. During the 59 minutes, I will keep talking with her.
15. Yes. Why not? Wouldn't you??
16. My parents. I can answer these questions because of them.
17. The six numbers. ( I mean the next lottery numbers)
18. Yes. It's 1million dollars. Every one might do that.
19. I would rather establish my own charity.
20. I would rather live as a movie star.
21. Yes for $1 million. No for $100 million.
22. The life is life.
23. No. I wouldn't do that.
24. Yes. That's so easy way to earn the money. I would do so.
25. I would wait her or him until he or she calls me.
26. Yes. For the peace of the world, I would sacrifice myself.
27. No.
28. No. I am not interested in politics
29. Yes, little bit. I haven't thought about going vacation by myself.
30. Yes. I could stand that even though the others couldn't
2. NO!
3. NO!
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (A professional footballer in Manchester United)
When I was child, I used to want to be a professional footballer. He is the best and most famous player. Indeed, he is very attractive and still young.
5. Invincible body.
6. Yes. Now, I am doing like what I answered. I know that someday we are all divided.
7. Yes
8. Yes. A professional footballer (Especially, in Manchester United)
9. No classes, Three meals, Enough money, Beautiful weather, Girl friend,
Waking up in the early in the morning, No stresses.
10. Yes. If he was just one-year-old, I would be willing to correct the mistake.
No. If he or she was older than 10 years, I would find my children but I wouldn't exchange the children.
11. Yes.
12. I would rather die at age 90.
13. Yes. I can stand it. I not afraid of horrible nightmares and I will get use to it.
14. I will wait until 1 minute left and then I will press the button. During the 59 minutes, I will keep talking with her.
15. Yes. Why not? Wouldn't you??
16. My parents. I can answer these questions because of them.
17. The six numbers. ( I mean the next lottery numbers)
18. Yes. It's 1million dollars. Every one might do that.
19. I would rather establish my own charity.
20. I would rather live as a movie star.
21. Yes for $1 million. No for $100 million.
22. The life is life.
23. No. I wouldn't do that.
24. Yes. That's so easy way to earn the money. I would do so.
25. I would wait her or him until he or she calls me.
26. Yes. For the peace of the world, I would sacrifice myself.
27. No.
28. No. I am not interested in politics
29. Yes, little bit. I haven't thought about going vacation by myself.
30. Yes. I could stand that even though the others couldn't
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Corporal Punishment ( In-class)
A. Summary
Here are four people talking about the corporal punishment. The first speaker thinks that the corporal punishment is not a good idea. He said that sometimes humans are out of control and teachers are also human. If we gave them that much power, it could be abused.
The second speaker agrees with the corporal punishment. At these days, students have no manners, no respect and they don't care about anything. They know that they wouldn't be hit even if they behave badly. That makes students worse. It seems that the corporal punishment is humiliation but it is better than just keep watching bad students.
The third speaker doesn't agree with the corporal punishment. The students could think about revenge from the corporal punishment. They also might learn that violence is the best way to solve the problem.
The last speaker said that parents should be more involved and the corporal punishment is going to be up to the parents' decision. If parents are involved, teachers couldn't abuse their power and students wouldn't feel free to act out as much
B. Opinion.
I think the last idea is the good way. While I was in high school and middle school, I used to be hit by teachers. Sometimes, I didn't want to go to school because of that corporal punishment. I felt that some teachers hit us with their personal emotions.
However, I think we need corporal punishment. At these days, students are so rude and some students don't care about anything. There are no solution besides a corporal punishment.
What I want to say is that we need some laws, rules and regulations about the corporal punishment.
We also degrade students grade they behave badly.
Here are four people talking about the corporal punishment. The first speaker thinks that the corporal punishment is not a good idea. He said that sometimes humans are out of control and teachers are also human. If we gave them that much power, it could be abused.
The second speaker agrees with the corporal punishment. At these days, students have no manners, no respect and they don't care about anything. They know that they wouldn't be hit even if they behave badly. That makes students worse. It seems that the corporal punishment is humiliation but it is better than just keep watching bad students.
The third speaker doesn't agree with the corporal punishment. The students could think about revenge from the corporal punishment. They also might learn that violence is the best way to solve the problem.
The last speaker said that parents should be more involved and the corporal punishment is going to be up to the parents' decision. If parents are involved, teachers couldn't abuse their power and students wouldn't feel free to act out as much
B. Opinion.
I think the last idea is the good way. While I was in high school and middle school, I used to be hit by teachers. Sometimes, I didn't want to go to school because of that corporal punishment. I felt that some teachers hit us with their personal emotions.
However, I think we need corporal punishment. At these days, students are so rude and some students don't care about anything. There are no solution besides a corporal punishment.
What I want to say is that we need some laws, rules and regulations about the corporal punishment.
We also degrade students grade they behave badly.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
National Stereotypes(In-class)
The speaker is talking about a recent research which is conducted by a American association. The research says that Brazilian is the world's best tourist. The points of survey are politeness, willingness to understand speaking English and cultural sensitivity. The opposite is German because they are rude, inpatient and never tip. The research says that the best tipper is Japanese. Japanese are afraid of losing face. They are usually extremely polite and they ranks very high in the part of a cultural sensitivity. French scored extremely low in the willingness to understand speaking English category. They even smoke where a smoking is not allowed.
Top 5.
Friendliness
1. Spanish 2. Korean 3. Japanese 4. French 5. Oman
Politeness.
1. Japanese 2. Russian 3. Korean 4. French 5. Spanish
Willingness to understand speaking English.
1. Spanish 2. Swiss 3. Russian 4. French 5. Korean
Cultural sensitivity.
1. Korean 2. Japanese 3. Chinese 4. German 5. Brithish
Top 5.
Friendliness
1. Spanish 2. Korean 3. Japanese 4. French 5. Oman
Politeness.
1. Japanese 2. Russian 3. Korean 4. French 5. Spanish
Willingness to understand speaking English.
1. Spanish 2. Swiss 3. Russian 4. French 5. Korean
Cultural sensitivity.
1. Korean 2. Japanese 3. Chinese 4. German 5. Brithish
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Miss Flower Blossom Beauty Contest(In-class)
A. Summary.
She is talking about an article, which is written by Mr Right. Mr Right wrote that a beauty contest is bad because he thinks that they only look at women's appearances. However, she doesn't think as Mr Right does. She thinks that the women's body is only small part of a beauty contest. They have to be beautiful, intelligent and talented to be a winner of a beauty contest. she have won the Miss Flower Blossom Beauty Contest. She have practiced for years to be a winner. She have practiced a piano for 15 years and studied how to speak in public for four years. Indeed, One of the prizes for a winner is a scholarship to go to a university. She wants Mr Right to change his mind.
B. My Opinion.
Her opinion is not wrong. However, I don't think the women's body is a only small part of a beauty contest. I think that the biggest part of a beauty contest is their appearances. The other parts what she mentioned are only small parts of beauty contests. If she was right, why they watch the women's body with swimming suit and why they don't focus on the other parts. When I watch the contest, most parts of contests are about the appearances not the others. They just have an interview for a moment.
Some participants try so hard to be a winner just like the speaker but most participants care about their appearances.
She is talking about an article, which is written by Mr Right. Mr Right wrote that a beauty contest is bad because he thinks that they only look at women's appearances. However, she doesn't think as Mr Right does. She thinks that the women's body is only small part of a beauty contest. They have to be beautiful, intelligent and talented to be a winner of a beauty contest. she have won the Miss Flower Blossom Beauty Contest. She have practiced for years to be a winner. She have practiced a piano for 15 years and studied how to speak in public for four years. Indeed, One of the prizes for a winner is a scholarship to go to a university. She wants Mr Right to change his mind.
B. My Opinion.
Her opinion is not wrong. However, I don't think the women's body is a only small part of a beauty contest. I think that the biggest part of a beauty contest is their appearances. The other parts what she mentioned are only small parts of beauty contests. If she was right, why they watch the women's body with swimming suit and why they don't focus on the other parts. When I watch the contest, most parts of contests are about the appearances not the others. They just have an interview for a moment.
Some participants try so hard to be a winner just like the speaker but most participants care about their appearances.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
My Internet Shopping Spree(out of class)
1. First, I would like to go Stanford university because it is located in California and its fame is reliable. Especially, I would like to study Business administration. Now I am taking Business classes as a minor in Soong-sil. It is quiet interesting to me. Second reason is that I would like to lead a company at one day.
It costs 34,800 dollars as a charge of tuition and fees for a year. I will buy house so I don't need to pay for dormitory. I may spend 1,200 dollars for books. I also might be spending 10,000 dollars for other related expenses. In conclude, I will spend 46,000 dollars approximately for this first part. ( 46,000 X 4 = 184,000)
2. Second, I am going to buy this house "http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?ctid=28508&mnp=52&mxp=54&typ=7&lid=1097125570&fhv=1"
This house is 14,750,000 dollars. It has 4 bed rooms and 4 bath room. It is 6,300 Sq. Ft.0.92 Acres . This is huge house and expensive. A address is 900 UNIVERSITY AV Palo Alto, CA 94301. Palo Alto city is the city Staford is located in. A location is also good for me because it is near from Stanford university. This house is surrounded by beautiful garden.
(A big house 14,750,00 dollars)
Third, I just bought a big house. Now I need to buy some furniture, appliances, electronics, recreational equipment.
I like modern design so I am going to buy modern furniture.
1.TV- 70" BRAVIA® XBR® series LCD Flat Panel HDTV- wide and big TV.(http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&XID=O:kdl%2d70xbr3:dg_yahshopdf&kw=kdl%2D70xbr3&lp=11040914&productId=11040914) ($32,999.99)
2. Laptop- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014RE9GY?smid=A2YLYLTN75J8LR&tag=yahoo-pc-20&linkCode=asn Sony is reliable and I used to use Sony's laptop. ($3,114.74 )
3. Bedroom set-Espresso Colored Queen-size Bedroom Set http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Espresso-Colored-Queen-size-Bedroom-Set/1981019/product.html?cid=80200&fp=F
It costs $7,995.95
6. Chair- http://modernoffice.stores.yahoo.net/archot.html
It looks very comfortable, doesn't it?
I will put this in my left garden. I said my house is surrounded by gardens.$2,247.30
This home bar set costs $4,568.77. I enjoy drinking.
This diamond ring has three diamonds. The total weight of diamonds is 4.02 cts.
I have bought this for my future wife.( They are mad at diamond. I mean the women are.) Thanks for marry me!
Fourth, I need vehicle to commute my school 'Stanford Uni.'
Car- 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 $345,000
Do I need to tell the reasons? This is the latest Lamborghini model. I like sports car because of the speed. It is the fastest car in the world. I won't need to worry about lateness.
If you want this one as a present, you just tell me Professor!
Fifth, I might live alone in big house. So I need my friends who live with me.
Cat- Persian Chinchilla. ( Approximately 500 dollars)
At these days, My girl friend force me to buy this cat. Because she can't have a cat in her house. In my case, I am living alone and nobody interrupt me besides her. So I'd better buy this at this time. Maybe she loves it. So do I if you do and it is really cute!
Dog- Golden retriever ( approximately 500 dollars)
I like dog more than cat and I prefer a big dog not the small one. Actually, I am not interested in cat. The reason I bought a cat is all for my girl friend.
I used to raise dogs before I left home. There is a dog who belonged to me in my hometown home. I miss him. I will bring the dog who is in my hometown and buy this dog. They could be good friends each other and to me.
Sixth, Charity.
I will donate 10,000,000 dollars to Acterra (http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10825)
The condition of earth is getting worse and worse. Somebody has to try to protect earth. At this time I can give them a help. The report say that they have performed well. So I could trust them and I believe that they will spend this money in a good way. Indeed, Acterra is located in Palo Alto city where I am going to live in California. I could supervise them whether they use my money in a good way or not.
Seventh, A present for my pitiful Professor. $2739.00
Laptop- Apple MB166LL/A 17" MacBook Pro http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4220449&JRSource=yahoo.datafeed.APP+MB166LL%2fA#productTabDetails
If you don't want a super car as a present. I will give you a laptop computer so that you have a better life. Actually, I want to give you some presents but you said "A nice present". I hope that you wouldn't get stress from the computer. This laptop may help you to do your work more easily and quickly.
Thanks for making me rich man. I was happy while I was doing this work.
It costs 34,800 dollars as a charge of tuition and fees for a year. I will buy house so I don't need to pay for dormitory. I may spend 1,200 dollars for books. I also might be spending 10,000 dollars for other related expenses. In conclude, I will spend 46,000 dollars approximately for this first part. ( 46,000 X 4 = 184,000)
2. Second, I am going to buy this house "http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?ctid=28508&mnp=52&mxp=54&typ=7&lid=1097125570&fhv=1"
This house is 14,750,000 dollars. It has 4 bed rooms and 4 bath room. It is 6,300 Sq. Ft.0.92 Acres . This is huge house and expensive. A address is 900 UNIVERSITY AV Palo Alto, CA 94301. Palo Alto city is the city Staford is located in. A location is also good for me because it is near from Stanford university. This house is surrounded by beautiful garden.
(A big house 14,750,00 dollars)
Third, I just bought a big house. Now I need to buy some furniture, appliances, electronics, recreational equipment.
I like modern design so I am going to buy modern furniture.
1.TV- 70" BRAVIA® XBR® series LCD Flat Panel HDTV- wide and big TV.(http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&XID=O:kdl%2d70xbr3:dg_yahshopdf&kw=kdl%2D70xbr3&lp=11040914&productId=11040914) ($32,999.99)
2. Laptop- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014RE9GY?smid=A2YLYLTN75J8LR&tag=yahoo-pc-20&linkCode=asn Sony is reliable and I used to use Sony's laptop. ($3,114.74 )
3. Bedroom set-Espresso Colored Queen-size Bedroom Set http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Espresso-Colored-Queen-size-Bedroom-Set/1981019/product.html?cid=80200&fp=F
I said I like modern design and this is what I want. This set includes queen-size platform bed, two nightstands, one mirror and one dresser. ($1,929.99 )
4. Dining set-American Modern Glass Top Table with Leather Side Chair Dining Set http://www.studentmarket.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=STA1466&utm_source=PC24&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_term=STA1466
This is modern dining set. That's why I chose it. ($6,373.00)
5. Sofa-http://www.modernlinefurniture.com/modern-furniture-vip-leather-sectional-sofa-8004w-vip.html
It costs $7,995.95This is luxury white leather sofa set. Furthermore, I got 12,000 dollars discount.
6. Chair- http://modernoffice.stores.yahoo.net/archot.html
It looks very comfortable, doesn't it?I am going to lay down on this chair and watch T.V that I just bought.
7. Stone table-http://www.finegardenproducts.com/fgp/index.cfm?fuseaction=customer.product&product_code=SW-GR14000
I will put this in my left garden. I said my house is surrounded by gardens.8. Home bar- Tuscan Bar Set 2 - Powell Furniture - 570-BAR-SET
This home bar set costs $4,568.77. I enjoy drinking.Sometimes, I invite my friends and might have a small party.
9. Watch- Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Mens Watch 118206-BLR $38,200.00 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001113D24?smid=A3O29CG3M5ASKS&tag=yahoo-watches-mp-20&linkCode=asn
This is the most expensive watch among the list. It is the reason why I bought this because I am rich and I have to spend my money as quickly as possible.
10. Diamond ring- $67,500
This diamond ring has three diamonds. The total weight of diamonds is 4.02 cts.I have bought this for my future wife.( They are mad at diamond. I mean the women are.) Thanks for marry me!
Fourth, I need vehicle to commute my school 'Stanford Uni.'
Car- 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 $345,000
Do I need to tell the reasons? This is the latest Lamborghini model. I like sports car because of the speed. It is the fastest car in the world. I won't need to worry about lateness.If you want this one as a present, you just tell me Professor!
Fifth, I might live alone in big house. So I need my friends who live with me.
Cat- Persian Chinchilla. ( Approximately 500 dollars)
At these days, My girl friend force me to buy this cat. Because she can't have a cat in her house. In my case, I am living alone and nobody interrupt me besides her. So I'd better buy this at this time. Maybe she loves it. So do I if you do and it is really cute!Dog- Golden retriever ( approximately 500 dollars)
I like dog more than cat and I prefer a big dog not the small one. Actually, I am not interested in cat. The reason I bought a cat is all for my girl friend.
I used to raise dogs before I left home. There is a dog who belonged to me in my hometown home. I miss him. I will bring the dog who is in my hometown and buy this dog. They could be good friends each other and to me.
Sixth, Charity.
I will donate 10,000,000 dollars to Acterra (http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10825)
The condition of earth is getting worse and worse. Somebody has to try to protect earth. At this time I can give them a help. The report say that they have performed well. So I could trust them and I believe that they will spend this money in a good way. Indeed, Acterra is located in Palo Alto city where I am going to live in California. I could supervise them whether they use my money in a good way or not.
Seventh, A present for my pitiful Professor. $2739.00
Laptop- Apple MB166LL/A 17" MacBook Pro http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4220449&JRSource=yahoo.datafeed.APP+MB166LL%2fA#productTabDetails
If you don't want a super car as a present. I will give you a laptop computer so that you have a better life. Actually, I want to give you some presents but you said "A nice present". I hope that you wouldn't get stress from the computer. This laptop may help you to do your work more easily and quickly.
Thanks for making me rich man. I was happy while I was doing this work.
Years of Misery(In-class)
A. Summary
Abi is a small woman with gentle smile. She seems like the nice woman who lives next door. She married with man who was gentle. He was so kind. First two years in marriage was wonderful. After two years past, he came home late and drunk a lot. Finally, he pushed her and kicked her and hit her so often. He even chocked her. Once he push her to the window, she finally killed him with a kitchen knife. Now she is in a jail to wait a trial for murder. Abi didn't tell anybody about this violence. Even if she told this to police, they did nothing but got the money from her husband. After that, he hit her more badly and often.
B. Opinion.
I think she had to do something before killing him. I know her situation but nothing justifies murder. If I was in her situation, I would run away from him instead of murder or divorce with him. Is the murder only thing she can do in that situation? I don't think so. At any rate, she killed man. She should take a proper punishment.
Abi is a small woman with gentle smile. She seems like the nice woman who lives next door. She married with man who was gentle. He was so kind. First two years in marriage was wonderful. After two years past, he came home late and drunk a lot. Finally, he pushed her and kicked her and hit her so often. He even chocked her. Once he push her to the window, she finally killed him with a kitchen knife. Now she is in a jail to wait a trial for murder. Abi didn't tell anybody about this violence. Even if she told this to police, they did nothing but got the money from her husband. After that, he hit her more badly and often.
B. Opinion.
I think she had to do something before killing him. I know her situation but nothing justifies murder. If I was in her situation, I would run away from him instead of murder or divorce with him. Is the murder only thing she can do in that situation? I don't think so. At any rate, she killed man. She should take a proper punishment.
Child Prodigy(In-class)
Summary.
Alia Sabur is the youngest professor in history and world. She started talking and reading at 8 months old. Furthermore, she learned the whole curriculum of elementary school at 5 years old. She started college education at 10 years old and got a PH.D at 16 years old.
These are not the all about her. She has a back belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. She also has talents in music. She payed a clarinet in orchestra at 11 years old. It was her debut stage.
She likes gossips of celebrity just like the other teenager. She started teaching at Southern University, which is located in the area that was damaged by hurricane 'Katrina'. There are two thing that made her teaching. First, she enjoys teaching. Second, she wanted to help people who were suffered by damage of 'Katrina'. She tried to do what she is good at to help these people.
She teaches Math and Physics. She has written research a paper. She considers music a equal part of academic.
Alia Sabur is the youngest professor in history and world. She started talking and reading at 8 months old. Furthermore, she learned the whole curriculum of elementary school at 5 years old. She started college education at 10 years old and got a PH.D at 16 years old.
These are not the all about her. She has a back belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. She also has talents in music. She payed a clarinet in orchestra at 11 years old. It was her debut stage.
She likes gossips of celebrity just like the other teenager. She started teaching at Southern University, which is located in the area that was damaged by hurricane 'Katrina'. There are two thing that made her teaching. First, she enjoys teaching. Second, she wanted to help people who were suffered by damage of 'Katrina'. She tried to do what she is good at to help these people.
She teaches Math and Physics. She has written research a paper. She considers music a equal part of academic.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Adult Children(In-class)
A. Summary
They are talking about adults who live with their parents. Prof. Hasegawa, who comes from Japan, said that Japanese people call them 'parasite single' and it is growing trend. The parasite single most likely has a negative meaning. Many people think that they are selfish and they don't have any responsibilities.
Dr. Caldwell from the U.K said that they called the people, who left home once but come back home later, 'boomerang children'. In European country, many children used to leave home to be free. Nowadays, however, they don't leave home but stay home with their parents. As a result of this, the parents want to be free.
They said there are advantages in this trend. It gives children a time to think about their future more carefully and some parents want to live with their children so it makes them have stronger relationship.
B. Opinion.
I think they don't have to live with their parents but it's good for both of parents and them. It is getting difficult to buy a house in Korea. Indeed, house prices are getting expensive. If they live together, adults don't have to worry about house. For the parents, they might feel lonely if their children left home. If they live together, the parents wouldn't feel lonely.
On the other hand, Living together causes some problems. Children,who don't left home even if they got married, wouldn't have any responsibilities and they might stay as children. In a view from the parents, they won't have any freedom. They keep trying to care of them.
They are talking about adults who live with their parents. Prof. Hasegawa, who comes from Japan, said that Japanese people call them 'parasite single' and it is growing trend. The parasite single most likely has a negative meaning. Many people think that they are selfish and they don't have any responsibilities.
Dr. Caldwell from the U.K said that they called the people, who left home once but come back home later, 'boomerang children'. In European country, many children used to leave home to be free. Nowadays, however, they don't leave home but stay home with their parents. As a result of this, the parents want to be free.
They said there are advantages in this trend. It gives children a time to think about their future more carefully and some parents want to live with their children so it makes them have stronger relationship.
B. Opinion.
I think they don't have to live with their parents but it's good for both of parents and them. It is getting difficult to buy a house in Korea. Indeed, house prices are getting expensive. If they live together, adults don't have to worry about house. For the parents, they might feel lonely if their children left home. If they live together, the parents wouldn't feel lonely.
On the other hand, Living together causes some problems. Children,who don't left home even if they got married, wouldn't have any responsibilities and they might stay as children. In a view from the parents, they won't have any freedom. They keep trying to care of them.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Three Memorable Childhood Experiences.
Sometimes, I think back on my childhood but it is difficult to think exactly what I did. As a fifth composition activity, I am going to write three memorable childhood experiences.
A first thing which I can remember is this. It's hard to explain because it's unusual thing but I will do my best to let you understand. When I was childhood, I used to go to mountain, which is located very near from my town, with my friend and brothers. There was very small stream after rained. Can you imagine that stream? Anyway, we went to there and made very small dams. We not only made dams but also attacked the other's dams. They were lots of dams which I and my friends made. I waited timing until my dam was full with water. When it was full with water, I broke my dams to make a flood. If their dams were safe from the flood, it was a their victory. On the other hand, I broke the other's dams, it was my victory. The thing was that who makes bigger dam than other's. One day, i and my brother went to a mountain to do that play. He found a stone, which is very useful for making a dam. He rolled the stone to me. unfortunately, i couldn't avoid that rolling stone and it hit my face. It made big scars on my face so I could remember that day but I didn't blame my brother and the stone. I wish I could go back to that time and had fun with them again.
I can remember a my first Christmas tree, which I made with my two elder brothers. At that time, my parents were too busy so they couldn't take care of us often. We decided to make a Christmas tree ourselves. We were saving the money to make a Christmas tree. Although we could buy some decorations, we couldn't buy a tree. We couldn't help but uproot a tree which is in a mountain. We went to the mountain, in which we used to make a dam, with a shovel. Most trees were too tall and big so it was hard to do that because we were still children. Finally, we found a proper tree and tried to uproot it. However, it was not that easy what we thought. We fought with the tree for 2hours but we couldn't make it. At that moment, my father was coming to find us because we just disappeared without any notice. In the end, we could get the tree. My father helped us. We made a most beautiful Christmas tree I ever seen.
I like a baseball. I and my friends used to play a baseball. As usual in Korea, we played a baseball not in ground but in street. Sometimes, a ball was going to the house where a big dog lived. One day, I hit a ball and it was going to the that house. I couldn't help but go into the house because I hit the ball and nobody wanted to go there. When I stepped into the house, I could see the dog who was sleeping. I tried to don't make any sound. I was almost there but I made a sound. The dong started barking and ran to me. I didn't know what to do. I just ran and screamed. He keep following me and barking. At that moment, I threw the ball to the dog. Fortunately, I could hit the dog. The dog stopped barking and knocked down. I could run away from the dog without any hurt. However, the master of the dog found me and he scolded me. I felt sorry to that dog. After it happened, the dog avoided me.
Those are my three memorable childhood experiences. Thank you
.
A first thing which I can remember is this. It's hard to explain because it's unusual thing but I will do my best to let you understand. When I was childhood, I used to go to mountain, which is located very near from my town, with my friend and brothers. There was very small stream after rained. Can you imagine that stream? Anyway, we went to there and made very small dams. We not only made dams but also attacked the other's dams. They were lots of dams which I and my friends made. I waited timing until my dam was full with water. When it was full with water, I broke my dams to make a flood. If their dams were safe from the flood, it was a their victory. On the other hand, I broke the other's dams, it was my victory. The thing was that who makes bigger dam than other's. One day, i and my brother went to a mountain to do that play. He found a stone, which is very useful for making a dam. He rolled the stone to me. unfortunately, i couldn't avoid that rolling stone and it hit my face. It made big scars on my face so I could remember that day but I didn't blame my brother and the stone. I wish I could go back to that time and had fun with them again.
I can remember a my first Christmas tree, which I made with my two elder brothers. At that time, my parents were too busy so they couldn't take care of us often. We decided to make a Christmas tree ourselves. We were saving the money to make a Christmas tree. Although we could buy some decorations, we couldn't buy a tree. We couldn't help but uproot a tree which is in a mountain. We went to the mountain, in which we used to make a dam, with a shovel. Most trees were too tall and big so it was hard to do that because we were still children. Finally, we found a proper tree and tried to uproot it. However, it was not that easy what we thought. We fought with the tree for 2hours but we couldn't make it. At that moment, my father was coming to find us because we just disappeared without any notice. In the end, we could get the tree. My father helped us. We made a most beautiful Christmas tree I ever seen.
I like a baseball. I and my friends used to play a baseball. As usual in Korea, we played a baseball not in ground but in street. Sometimes, a ball was going to the house where a big dog lived. One day, I hit a ball and it was going to the that house. I couldn't help but go into the house because I hit the ball and nobody wanted to go there. When I stepped into the house, I could see the dog who was sleeping. I tried to don't make any sound. I was almost there but I made a sound. The dong started barking and ran to me. I didn't know what to do. I just ran and screamed. He keep following me and barking. At that moment, I threw the ball to the dog. Fortunately, I could hit the dog. The dog stopped barking and knocked down. I could run away from the dog without any hurt. However, the master of the dog found me and he scolded me. I felt sorry to that dog. After it happened, the dog avoided me.
Those are my three memorable childhood experiences. Thank you
.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
International Marriage(In-class)
A. Summary
A speaker want to marry an Indian guy. She loves him so much even though they met 8 months ago. However, she thinks there could be some problems. Her parents doesn't want foreigner as a her husband but they only want a Japanese guy. She also worries heir marriage life. They have problems which come from different cultures such as languages foods and things like that. She thinks that she will miss parents, friends and everything which is related with Japan. She isn't sure where they are going to live after marriage. Indeed, she worries about their future children who are going to be treated as stranger.
B. Three Pros and Cons
Cons
1. One of them or both of them have to live foriegn country. It means that they can't meet their friends and parents when they want to see.
2. There could be many problems which are coming from different cultures.
3. How about their children? Especially, if they live in Korea, they are treated as a stranger.
Pros
1. They can live with a person who they rally love.
2. They will experience another culture such as foods and language.
3. Maybe, they try hard to understand each other so they don't struggle often.
C. Opinion
I haven't really thought about this topic. There is one thing, it took time until I thought third pros idea but I don't mean that I am against international marriage. Actually, I don't care whether my bride is a Korean or not. The nationality is not very important to me. I think the most important thing is that whether you really want to marry with her and love.
I never thought that I will marry with a foreigner because I hardly met foreigner in Korea. It doesn't mean that if I have opportunity, I am going to fall in love. When I was staying in Britain, I met lots of friend who are not Korean. I never fall in love.
If I have a my beloved who are not Korean, I will propose to her. Why not!
A speaker want to marry an Indian guy. She loves him so much even though they met 8 months ago. However, she thinks there could be some problems. Her parents doesn't want foreigner as a her husband but they only want a Japanese guy. She also worries heir marriage life. They have problems which come from different cultures such as languages foods and things like that. She thinks that she will miss parents, friends and everything which is related with Japan. She isn't sure where they are going to live after marriage. Indeed, she worries about their future children who are going to be treated as stranger.
B. Three Pros and Cons
Cons
1. One of them or both of them have to live foriegn country. It means that they can't meet their friends and parents when they want to see.
2. There could be many problems which are coming from different cultures.
3. How about their children? Especially, if they live in Korea, they are treated as a stranger.
Pros
1. They can live with a person who they rally love.
2. They will experience another culture such as foods and language.
3. Maybe, they try hard to understand each other so they don't struggle often.
C. Opinion
I haven't really thought about this topic. There is one thing, it took time until I thought third pros idea but I don't mean that I am against international marriage. Actually, I don't care whether my bride is a Korean or not. The nationality is not very important to me. I think the most important thing is that whether you really want to marry with her and love.
I never thought that I will marry with a foreigner because I hardly met foreigner in Korea. It doesn't mean that if I have opportunity, I am going to fall in love. When I was staying in Britain, I met lots of friend who are not Korean. I never fall in love.
If I have a my beloved who are not Korean, I will propose to her. Why not!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
My Bucket List(In-class)
Before I die.....
1. I would like to spend money as much as I want.
2. I would like to see lots of films which I always want to see but can't see so far.
3. I would like to know the truth of aliens; Whether they exist or not?
4. I would like to eat lots of world's various food.
5. I would like to have such a big music concert. They might be enthusiasm to me.
6. I would like to see a unified Korea.
7. I would like to be a good boy to my parents. I want to make them happy and want to be a person who my parents want me to be.
8. I would like to go to somewhere nobody knows.
9. I would like to go to space trip.
10. I would like to meet a lovely girl and marry with her and have my babies.
1. I would like to spend money as much as I want.
2. I would like to see lots of films which I always want to see but can't see so far.
3. I would like to know the truth of aliens; Whether they exist or not?
4. I would like to eat lots of world's various food.
5. I would like to have such a big music concert. They might be enthusiasm to me.
6. I would like to see a unified Korea.
7. I would like to be a good boy to my parents. I want to make them happy and want to be a person who my parents want me to be.
8. I would like to go to somewhere nobody knows.
9. I would like to go to space trip.
10. I would like to meet a lovely girl and marry with her and have my babies.
Newlyweds(In-class)
A. Summary.
Sam and Cheryl just got married. They are having a conversation with their friends; Sam is talking with Keith and Cheryl is talking with Heidi. Although Sam and Cheryl love each other, they have a problem. The things are that Cheryl can't cook and Sam can't fix things such as changing light bulbs. Their friends suggest to them that they do those things themselves. However, Sam thinks that a cook is women's job and Cheryl thinks the work something like a changing bulb is men's job.
B. Opinion/ Advice.
They are such an old fashion. They need to change the way how they think. I don't think there are gender roles in marriage relationship. They need to cover each other's weakness as long as they love each other. I suggest to Sam that he learns how to change a light bulbs or cook for his wife and I also suggest to Cheryl that she does a work which Sam can't or learns how to cook. There is nothing we can't do. I mean just learn it!
Sam and Cheryl just got married. They are having a conversation with their friends; Sam is talking with Keith and Cheryl is talking with Heidi. Although Sam and Cheryl love each other, they have a problem. The things are that Cheryl can't cook and Sam can't fix things such as changing light bulbs. Their friends suggest to them that they do those things themselves. However, Sam thinks that a cook is women's job and Cheryl thinks the work something like a changing bulb is men's job.
B. Opinion/ Advice.
They are such an old fashion. They need to change the way how they think. I don't think there are gender roles in marriage relationship. They need to cover each other's weakness as long as they love each other. I suggest to Sam that he learns how to change a light bulbs or cook for his wife and I also suggest to Cheryl that she does a work which Sam can't or learns how to cook. There is nothing we can't do. I mean just learn it!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Capital Punishment(In-class)
A. Summary
Jeremy Irons, who is against the death penalty, is talking his opinion of the death penalty.
His opinion is as follows;
He insists that everyone has the right to live and they are all human being even if they convicts a crime.
The death penalty couldn't decrease the rate of crime. Indeed, there is no economic advantage. It is a waste of money. Indeed, Lots of countries have executed lots of children.
B. Counterpoints
I don't agree with him. Sometimes, we need to execute some cruel criminals even if they are human being. However, there might be a misjudgement so we make sure that he is guilty or not. Some criminal, who convict a serious crime, are deserved to be executed.
Jeremy Irons, who is against the death penalty, is talking his opinion of the death penalty.
His opinion is as follows;
He insists that everyone has the right to live and they are all human being even if they convicts a crime.
The death penalty couldn't decrease the rate of crime. Indeed, there is no economic advantage. It is a waste of money. Indeed, Lots of countries have executed lots of children.
B. Counterpoints
I don't agree with him. Sometimes, we need to execute some cruel criminals even if they are human being. However, there might be a misjudgement so we make sure that he is guilty or not. Some criminal, who convict a serious crime, are deserved to be executed.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Marriage is Bliss(In-class)
A. Story
A man saved a woman who was almost drowned. He was falling in love with her. He gave her lots of gifts to flirt with her. Finally, they got married. After they got married, he was doing lots of things for her. He washed washing himself. He cooked the meal and delivered it to her. He also washed dishes just like a servant. However, he had lots of work to do. He didn't have enough time to do those work.
B. Ending
He was getting weak and weak because of lots of thing I mentioned. In the end, he decided to divorced with her and he is now living alone.
A man saved a woman who was almost drowned. He was falling in love with her. He gave her lots of gifts to flirt with her. Finally, they got married. After they got married, he was doing lots of things for her. He washed washing himself. He cooked the meal and delivered it to her. He also washed dishes just like a servant. However, he had lots of work to do. He didn't have enough time to do those work.
B. Ending
He was getting weak and weak because of lots of thing I mentioned. In the end, he decided to divorced with her and he is now living alone.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
How to Raise a Child(Out of class)
One day, I am going to marry and have children. I have thought that how to raise my children and be a good father. I had been raised by my parent. I respect my parents most and I learned some skills that how to raise children. Some of them are good but some of them are bad. Now I am going to explain that my own way of raising children.
To be a good father, I will listen to my children very carefully. I will create a convenient atmosphere so that they can come to me to talk their problem. A TV interrupt family's time. I won't put a TV in the living room. Turn off the TV and have a time to share what happens today or what problem they have. I will share my experiences with them. I need to express interest in my children and involve myself in my children's activities. I will never consider their problem as light things.
If they do bad things or behave not well. I will punish them with a loving heart. Children need limits and be leaded. They might ignore these limits sometimes. Reasonable punishment is one of the ways children can learn what is wrong and right. I want them to be understood why they are punished.
Having religion is good way to teach them. Personally, I believe in Buddha. I will take them to the temple. I think that it is good idea we learn right things and wrong things. However, when they grow up and if they don't want to believe in Buddha, I won't force them to believe in Buddha. I will respect their personnel opinion of religion.
I like sports and exercise. I hope that I and my children play football or basket ball together. Every Saturday or Sunday, I Will take them to the playground and have fun. It makes them healthier and we can be closer. Swimming is good as well. Take them to the swimming pool and have a good time. It sounds like very good to me. Having a common hobby is good because even if they grow, we can have share our hobby and we have time to talk and share the life.
It is very important period that when they go to school because it is first step to be a member of society. I will attend school activities and do homework with them. My parents didn't do this for me. They were working and they didn't have the time to care of my school life. Indeed, they have two more sons besides me. I will visit a teacher to talk a lot even if it means taking some time away from work. The time, which I will have with them, it is never coming back again.
Sometimes, they struggle with their brothers or sisters. I used to do that. When I did, my parents always blamed me not my brothers. I am a youngest son. They always said "You should respect your brothers". They didn't even want to know why we fought. If my children fight, I will listen to them why they fight. I won't blame one of them. I just want to teach that they should respect each other.
One day, they will be adults. They are going to make their own decisions and they will have responsibility of that. I will allow them to experience life for themselves. It is not common in Korean society. However, they must learn how to live so that they are ready when they are adults. I will start it like this; I will make them to clean their own room. I will give them some money and watch them how they spend that money. When my children grows, these things will give them more responsibility.
It is difficult to do in ways of what I think. However, I will always care of my children and love my family. I Just hope that they remember me as a good father and love me.
Thank you.
To be a good father, I will listen to my children very carefully. I will create a convenient atmosphere so that they can come to me to talk their problem. A TV interrupt family's time. I won't put a TV in the living room. Turn off the TV and have a time to share what happens today or what problem they have. I will share my experiences with them. I need to express interest in my children and involve myself in my children's activities. I will never consider their problem as light things.
If they do bad things or behave not well. I will punish them with a loving heart. Children need limits and be leaded. They might ignore these limits sometimes. Reasonable punishment is one of the ways children can learn what is wrong and right. I want them to be understood why they are punished.
Having religion is good way to teach them. Personally, I believe in Buddha. I will take them to the temple. I think that it is good idea we learn right things and wrong things. However, when they grow up and if they don't want to believe in Buddha, I won't force them to believe in Buddha. I will respect their personnel opinion of religion.
I like sports and exercise. I hope that I and my children play football or basket ball together. Every Saturday or Sunday, I Will take them to the playground and have fun. It makes them healthier and we can be closer. Swimming is good as well. Take them to the swimming pool and have a good time. It sounds like very good to me. Having a common hobby is good because even if they grow, we can have share our hobby and we have time to talk and share the life.
It is very important period that when they go to school because it is first step to be a member of society. I will attend school activities and do homework with them. My parents didn't do this for me. They were working and they didn't have the time to care of my school life. Indeed, they have two more sons besides me. I will visit a teacher to talk a lot even if it means taking some time away from work. The time, which I will have with them, it is never coming back again.
Sometimes, they struggle with their brothers or sisters. I used to do that. When I did, my parents always blamed me not my brothers. I am a youngest son. They always said "You should respect your brothers". They didn't even want to know why we fought. If my children fight, I will listen to them why they fight. I won't blame one of them. I just want to teach that they should respect each other.
One day, they will be adults. They are going to make their own decisions and they will have responsibility of that. I will allow them to experience life for themselves. It is not common in Korean society. However, they must learn how to live so that they are ready when they are adults. I will start it like this; I will make them to clean their own room. I will give them some money and watch them how they spend that money. When my children grows, these things will give them more responsibility.
It is difficult to do in ways of what I think. However, I will always care of my children and love my family. I Just hope that they remember me as a good father and love me.
Thank you.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Five Gmails of Complaint(Out of class)
1.
Sam-sung electronics
04/04/2008
To whom it may concern
Subject : Faulty PMP
I'm afraid that the enclosed PMP doesn't work. It is the third one I've had to return this month. I bought it from Internet. I was careful to follow the instructions for use, honestly.
Other than the three I've had to return recently, I've always found your products to be excellent.
I'd be grateful if you could send a replacement and refund my postage (state amount).
I really appreciate your help.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho.
2.
Seoul city hall.
04/04/2008
Dear mayor
I am so uncomfortable when I take a bus. Have you ever taken a bus in Seoul? I don't think you have. Bus drivers drive so radically. They start off quickly without confirming passenger's situation. As result of this, some passengers fall off. There is one more. The thing is that there are too many people at every morning.
I suggest that bus drivers should be educated and warned. They need to respect passengers and think of passenger's safety. There is a suggestion about second problem as well. I would appreciate if you increase a number of buses at morning.
Thanks for reading my suggestion. I hope that you think about these very carefully.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
3.
Cheong-wa-dae
04/04/2008
Dear Mr President
You try to build a canal. I know that is one of your public promises. However, i don't think it is a good idea. I don't know construction and things like that but most experts think that it is going to be the worst thing. If constructing a canal is going to be failed, we can never recover it.
I advice that you need to think about it very carefully and check through it again and again.
I believe that you are going to make a wise decision.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
4
Soong-sil University.
04/04/2008
Dear President of Soong-sil Univ.
I wish I had exercised in Soong-sil Univ. I like swimming. As you know that it is good for health. However, there is no place we can swim in the school. If we have swimming pool, we can open swimming class and earn the money from outside.
It is very difficult to play football in Soong-sil. If we want play football, we have to rent a playground. The problem is that there is one playground but there are too many people who want play it. We can't play unless we rent it 3 months ago. I hope that we have more playgrounds.
I would be pleasure if you make a swimming pool and playground.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Park Sung-ho
5
To my brother.
I know you are busy but I am busy as well. As you know that I am senior student. I am preparing lots of things to get a job. We are doing well so far. However, the thing is that I am going to be very busy more than ever. I am doing housework alone but I can't do that anymore.
I mean I don't have enough time to do it alone. It is going to be very helpful if you do housework.
I believe that we can help each other. I love you, my brother. Bye.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
Sam-sung electronics
04/04/2008
To whom it may concern
Subject : Faulty PMP
I'm afraid that the enclosed PMP doesn't work. It is the third one I've had to return this month. I bought it from Internet. I was careful to follow the instructions for use, honestly.
Other than the three I've had to return recently, I've always found your products to be excellent.
I'd be grateful if you could send a replacement and refund my postage (state amount).
I really appreciate your help.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho.
2.
Seoul city hall.
04/04/2008
Dear mayor
I am so uncomfortable when I take a bus. Have you ever taken a bus in Seoul? I don't think you have. Bus drivers drive so radically. They start off quickly without confirming passenger's situation. As result of this, some passengers fall off. There is one more. The thing is that there are too many people at every morning.
I suggest that bus drivers should be educated and warned. They need to respect passengers and think of passenger's safety. There is a suggestion about second problem as well. I would appreciate if you increase a number of buses at morning.
Thanks for reading my suggestion. I hope that you think about these very carefully.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
3.
Cheong-wa-dae
04/04/2008
Dear Mr President
You try to build a canal. I know that is one of your public promises. However, i don't think it is a good idea. I don't know construction and things like that but most experts think that it is going to be the worst thing. If constructing a canal is going to be failed, we can never recover it.
I advice that you need to think about it very carefully and check through it again and again.
I believe that you are going to make a wise decision.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
4
Soong-sil University.
04/04/2008
Dear President of Soong-sil Univ.
I wish I had exercised in Soong-sil Univ. I like swimming. As you know that it is good for health. However, there is no place we can swim in the school. If we have swimming pool, we can open swimming class and earn the money from outside.
It is very difficult to play football in Soong-sil. If we want play football, we have to rent a playground. The problem is that there is one playground but there are too many people who want play it. We can't play unless we rent it 3 months ago. I hope that we have more playgrounds.
I would be pleasure if you make a swimming pool and playground.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Park Sung-ho
5
To my brother.
I know you are busy but I am busy as well. As you know that I am senior student. I am preparing lots of things to get a job. We are doing well so far. However, the thing is that I am going to be very busy more than ever. I am doing housework alone but I can't do that anymore.
I mean I don't have enough time to do it alone. It is going to be very helpful if you do housework.
I believe that we can help each other. I love you, my brother. Bye.
Yours faithfully,
Park Sung-ho
Do Animals Have Rights?(In-class)
A. summary
It is a kind of debate. They are talking about animal right. There are two guests. A woman who is medical researcher doesn't think that animals have rights. On the other hand, a man who is a present of F.O.A (Friends Of Animals) speaks for animals. The woman insists that A human has right to use animals for them and a human is different with animal. The man disagree with the woman. He claims that a human is animal as well and we need to respect animal like we do each other. Animal should live in freedom and they have rights like we have.
B. Opinion
I haven't really thought about it. The only thing I know is we are different with animals. However, it doesn't mean that we have right to use animals. I think we are a Small part of nature so we need to keep them and keep nature.
C. Opinion about vegetarianism.
People have right to live how they want unless they give damages to the others. I really don't care what they eat or not.
It is a kind of debate. They are talking about animal right. There are two guests. A woman who is medical researcher doesn't think that animals have rights. On the other hand, a man who is a present of F.O.A (Friends Of Animals) speaks for animals. The woman insists that A human has right to use animals for them and a human is different with animal. The man disagree with the woman. He claims that a human is animal as well and we need to respect animal like we do each other. Animal should live in freedom and they have rights like we have.
B. Opinion
I haven't really thought about it. The only thing I know is we are different with animals. However, it doesn't mean that we have right to use animals. I think we are a Small part of nature so we need to keep them and keep nature.
C. Opinion about vegetarianism.
People have right to live how they want unless they give damages to the others. I really don't care what they eat or not.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Elementary School Teacher(In-class)
There is a boy who always perk it. The other class mates don't like him. One day, a teacher asks something to students. The boy raises his hand and answer the teacher's question. The others think that the boy perk it again. When the teacher faces the blackboard, someone throws a rolled paper to the teacher's head. Of course, the teacher is upset and asks students who throws this thing. They all indicate the boy just like they want to give him a hard time.
A Mother's Worry.(In-class)
A. Summary
Margarita is a married woman and she has three-year-old son. At 3 years ago, she quited job because her baby was born. She thought that that was a best decision at that time. However, she loves her job and the company which she worked for wants her to come back to work. It was very difficult to persuade her husband but he allowed her to work.
Although she work again as she liked, there is a problem. The thing is that it is harder than she expected. She is so stressed because she has to work and take care her baby and do house works. Her husband is trying to help her but it doesn't work well. She doesn't know if she is doing well.
B. Advice
I haven't experienced that but I guess it must be serious problem. It's very difficult to do many things at the same time. I think you are going to be fine if you are used to that. You said that your son is OK without you and your husband is trying to help you. I advice you to just keep doing what you are doing now and have patient until you are used to that.
C. Opinion
I am going to have babies if I am married. I am really expected having babies and it's going to be big pleasure to me. However, I don't blame the people who don't want to have babies. They have their own opinion or the way of their life.
Margarita is a married woman and she has three-year-old son. At 3 years ago, she quited job because her baby was born. She thought that that was a best decision at that time. However, she loves her job and the company which she worked for wants her to come back to work. It was very difficult to persuade her husband but he allowed her to work.
Although she work again as she liked, there is a problem. The thing is that it is harder than she expected. She is so stressed because she has to work and take care her baby and do house works. Her husband is trying to help her but it doesn't work well. She doesn't know if she is doing well.
B. Advice
I haven't experienced that but I guess it must be serious problem. It's very difficult to do many things at the same time. I think you are going to be fine if you are used to that. You said that your son is OK without you and your husband is trying to help you. I advice you to just keep doing what you are doing now and have patient until you are used to that.
C. Opinion
I am going to have babies if I am married. I am really expected having babies and it's going to be big pleasure to me. However, I don't blame the people who don't want to have babies. They have their own opinion or the way of their life.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
2nd Composition Activity (out-of-class)
Good afternoon. Let me introduce myself. My name is Sung-ho Park. I am a job counselor. Today, I am going to give you some tips and advice to get a job. If you have any questions, please ask me whenever you want. I know that one of you is junior student and another is a senior.
As you know that it is getting difficult to get a job. You need to compete with other students who want to get a job and you also make your self be competitive. As a counselor manage, I hope that my advice which I am telling you today can help you.
You don't graduate university yet. Especially, you junior student have the time more than senior. Before you try to get a job, you need to know yourself such as what kind of job is best for you, what kind of people you are and what kind of job you can do better. If you don't know what to do or what kind of person you are, I recommend you to have a aptitude test. Soong-Sil university gives you chance to have the test. It can help you to know about yourself.
If you want to get a job, you must have an interview. Here is some tips and advice what you have to do and you never do in a interview. First of all, don't be late at your interview. Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable. . If you were late you might never get a second chance. Behavior is also important. You need to be normal. Here is a proverb, "A cornered stone meets the mason's chisel". Korean companies are very conservative and they want a man who can adapt oneself to the company.
Interviewers may judge you by your appearance so you need to wear a neat suit. Try to wear less obtrusive colours. You also need to have your hair cut tidy. Pretending you are optimistic person is also good point. Smiling can help you look like optimistic person. Some thing you never do is wearing colorful glasses and dying your hair.
Interviewers are may asking you many questions. Before you have an interview, you have to prepare answers of questions what you can expect. It is essential that you study about the company. You need to research and know the type of job interview you will attend and practice for the interview. You need to answer their questions as natural as possible.
When they ask you questions, don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." You need to explain why you think like that. You need to express yourself as much as possible such as your talents, skills, and determination. Sometimes they make you embarrassed. If they do so, don't be nervous or embarrassed. In this situation, you keep yourself calm and find a good and tactful answer. They might just want to test your skills at embarrassing situation.
You are not the only one. I mean you are one of interviewee. If you want to be picked up by interviewer, you have to prove yourself that you are better than the others. Please, keep those thing, what I talked you, in your mind. Preparation and confidence are most important things. Make yourself to be prepared to get a job, which you most want. Preparation makes you feel confident.
I hope you can get a job, which you really want to do. Good luck to you.
Thank you.
As you know that it is getting difficult to get a job. You need to compete with other students who want to get a job and you also make your self be competitive. As a counselor manage, I hope that my advice which I am telling you today can help you.
You don't graduate university yet. Especially, you junior student have the time more than senior. Before you try to get a job, you need to know yourself such as what kind of job is best for you, what kind of people you are and what kind of job you can do better. If you don't know what to do or what kind of person you are, I recommend you to have a aptitude test. Soong-Sil university gives you chance to have the test. It can help you to know about yourself.
If you want to get a job, you must have an interview. Here is some tips and advice what you have to do and you never do in a interview. First of all, don't be late at your interview. Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable. . If you were late you might never get a second chance. Behavior is also important. You need to be normal. Here is a proverb, "A cornered stone meets the mason's chisel". Korean companies are very conservative and they want a man who can adapt oneself to the company.
Interviewers may judge you by your appearance so you need to wear a neat suit. Try to wear less obtrusive colours. You also need to have your hair cut tidy. Pretending you are optimistic person is also good point. Smiling can help you look like optimistic person. Some thing you never do is wearing colorful glasses and dying your hair.
Interviewers are may asking you many questions. Before you have an interview, you have to prepare answers of questions what you can expect. It is essential that you study about the company. You need to research and know the type of job interview you will attend and practice for the interview. You need to answer their questions as natural as possible.
When they ask you questions, don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." You need to explain why you think like that. You need to express yourself as much as possible such as your talents, skills, and determination. Sometimes they make you embarrassed. If they do so, don't be nervous or embarrassed. In this situation, you keep yourself calm and find a good and tactful answer. They might just want to test your skills at embarrassing situation.
You are not the only one. I mean you are one of interviewee. If you want to be picked up by interviewer, you have to prove yourself that you are better than the others. Please, keep those thing, what I talked you, in your mind. Preparation and confidence are most important things. Make yourself to be prepared to get a job, which you most want. Preparation makes you feel confident.
I hope you can get a job, which you really want to do. Good luck to you.
Thank you.
Staying Together(In-class)
A.Summary
Annie and her friend are talking about the problem which was happened a few days ago. Annie's husband whose name is Stan has a serious problem. A few days ago, He called her to let her know he would be back home at seven. She prepared dinner but he didn't appeared on time. Although she tried to contact him, he didn't answer. Finally, he came home after midnight and he was really drunk. They were arguing because of this. The thing was that he yelled and hit her. She decided that she would break up. However Stan begged her forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do and whether he can be changed or not.
B.Advice
It is really big problem. Stan deserves going to jail. However I believe that love can change people. If it was first time, she needs to give him a second chance. I want her to be far from hem few days and forgive him. The point is that never forgive him easily.
C. Opinion.
To achieve a successful marriage, we must keep these in our mind. First, don't' judge people by his or her appearance and background. Second, we need to meet many people. Lastly, you have to marry with who you really love.
Annie and her friend are talking about the problem which was happened a few days ago. Annie's husband whose name is Stan has a serious problem. A few days ago, He called her to let her know he would be back home at seven. She prepared dinner but he didn't appeared on time. Although she tried to contact him, he didn't answer. Finally, he came home after midnight and he was really drunk. They were arguing because of this. The thing was that he yelled and hit her. She decided that she would break up. However Stan begged her forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do and whether he can be changed or not.
B.Advice
It is really big problem. Stan deserves going to jail. However I believe that love can change people. If it was first time, she needs to give him a second chance. I want her to be far from hem few days and forgive him. The point is that never forgive him easily.
C. Opinion.
To achieve a successful marriage, we must keep these in our mind. First, don't' judge people by his or her appearance and background. Second, we need to meet many people. Lastly, you have to marry with who you really love.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Cosmetic Surgery (In-class)
A.Summary
A woman and her daughter are arguing. The girl wants to have eyelids fixed but the woman doesn't want her to have that. The girl said that she wants to be more prettier and be attractive through the cosmetic surgery. Indeed, she has worked and saved the money for a cosmetic surgery.
However, her mother said that she is beautiful the way she is. She insists that important things to be attractive are inner-beauty, personality and intelligence.
B.Frank opinion
In this case, I thinks that having eyelid fixed through surgery is not a big deal. Let her have eyelids fixed.
C.Reasons
She is not satisfied with her appearance. It occurs that she loses her confidence. What if she blamed herself rest of her life. If she have surgery, she can gain confidence and actually she thinks like that. Indeed, she has worked and saved money for it. Every women in the world like to be more prettier and attractive. I understand them.
However, they keep this in their mind.
"Too much water drowned the miller, All sunshine makes the desert".
A woman and her daughter are arguing. The girl wants to have eyelids fixed but the woman doesn't want her to have that. The girl said that she wants to be more prettier and be attractive through the cosmetic surgery. Indeed, she has worked and saved the money for a cosmetic surgery.
However, her mother said that she is beautiful the way she is. She insists that important things to be attractive are inner-beauty, personality and intelligence.
B.Frank opinion
In this case, I thinks that having eyelid fixed through surgery is not a big deal. Let her have eyelids fixed.
C.Reasons
She is not satisfied with her appearance. It occurs that she loses her confidence. What if she blamed herself rest of her life. If she have surgery, she can gain confidence and actually she thinks like that. Indeed, she has worked and saved money for it. Every women in the world like to be more prettier and attractive. I understand them.
However, they keep this in their mind.
"Too much water drowned the miller, All sunshine makes the desert".
Always Late(In-class)
Summary
There are two men who are waiting for Jiny who is one man's fiancee. They have been waiting for almost half an hour. Although she is always late, he likes her as a fiancee. He think that she is beautiful and can be a good mother and kind. The only problem is that she is always late even in very important meeting. His friend thinks that being always late is serious problem and she is disrespectful. However, the fiance doesn't think so. She is just disorganized and it is not a big deal.
Advice.
Being late is a problem. Indeed, she is always late, always!. It's a big deal. Maybe she is just disorganized. If so, he can help her. He can remind her every appointments and make her ready before she is late. People can be changed when they realize what problem is. To let her realize that, he does the same way just like her. Most important thing is talking enough. Conversation is good way of solving the problems.
There are two men who are waiting for Jiny who is one man's fiancee. They have been waiting for almost half an hour. Although she is always late, he likes her as a fiancee. He think that she is beautiful and can be a good mother and kind. The only problem is that she is always late even in very important meeting. His friend thinks that being always late is serious problem and she is disrespectful. However, the fiance doesn't think so. She is just disorganized and it is not a big deal.
Advice.
Being late is a problem. Indeed, she is always late, always!. It's a big deal. Maybe she is just disorganized. If so, he can help her. He can remind her every appointments and make her ready before she is late. People can be changed when they realize what problem is. To let her realize that, he does the same way just like her. Most important thing is talking enough. Conversation is good way of solving the problems.
1st Composition Activity (inclass)
I didn't take a lesson at that time because I couldn't enrolled this class at that time
(It was full when I applied)
I don't think I can do this alone. If I need to do this let me know.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
(It was full when I applied)
I don't think I can do this alone. If I need to do this let me know.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Crazy English(in-class)
Summary ----------------------------------------------------------------
Li yang said that why most Asian people have difficulty in speaking English
is they have different oral system and mechanism in speaking. furthermore,
is they have different oral system and mechanism in speaking. furthermore,
Asian people are too shy and quiet in nature. These make them difficult in learning English. He is not only teaching speaking skills but also teaching grammar and vocabulary. He teaches grammar and vocabulary through sentences.
He said that memorizing sentences is good way of learning English.
He has three rules which are speak as loudly as
possible, speak as quickly as possible and speak as clearly as possible.
Learning English through pop songs can be helpful.
He insists that speaking foreign languages is very helpful.
and he takes a joke which is about mice and cat as a example.
He has three rules which are speak as loudly as
possible, speak as quickly as possible and speak as clearly as possible.
Learning English through pop songs can be helpful.
He insists that speaking foreign languages is very helpful.
and he takes a joke which is about mice and cat as a example.
He never went abroad to learn English. He studied
engineering as a major in university.
There is anti-Americanism in china but he said there is
no connection between learning English and anti-Americanism
because English is not American language but it is
world language. He likes to teach English to more people and teach
Chinese for foreigner.
engineering as a major in university.
There is anti-Americanism in china but he said there is
no connection between learning English and anti-Americanism
because English is not American language but it is
world language. He likes to teach English to more people and teach
Chinese for foreigner.
My opinion.------------------------------------------------------
I agree some of his interview not all of them.
World is getting smaller and there are lot of
trade and relationship. Learning English as a
world language is important in particular parts.
World is getting smaller and there are lot of
trade and relationship. Learning English as a
world language is important in particular parts.
However, i don't think that Everyone live in the world
doesn't need to speak English and only some of them who
need to speak English have to learn English.
His method of learning English is good way.
doesn't need to speak English and only some of them who
need to speak English have to learn English.
His method of learning English is good way.
In speaking part, we need to talk and have conversation
in English as many as possible and we also have
confidence when we are speaking English.
I think most important is that Don't be shy and having
confidence.
in English as many as possible and we also have
confidence when we are speaking English.
I think most important is that Don't be shy and having
confidence.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Judging a Book by its Cover (in-class)
He looks like 20years old or so. I don't think that he is married. Now he is a university student. The university which he goes is located somewhere in the U.S.A.He is studying about engineering. He has lots of colleague friends and beautiful girl friend.He likes to play basketball and he also good at playing it. He is taller than average.
He is a christian since he was born. Because his family are all christian. He was born in southern part of America.
He is a christian since he was born. Because his family are all christian. He was born in southern part of America.
1st Composition Activity (out-of-class)
Sung-ho, Park
902 Rohas office-tel
176-6 Nok-bun Dong, Eun pyung Gu, Seoul.
18th March, 2008
Mr. Thomas F. Jernstad
Professor of English Department
Soong-sil University.
Dear, Mr. Thomas F. Jernstad
I am very glad to introduce myself. I have been studying English for 8years as a student of English Department in Soong-sil university since I entered the school at 2001. I also have been studying Business administration for a sub-major. While I am studying in university, I temporary rested from study twice. Like the others, I served in the army for 2years and I leaved the country to go to abroad so that I study English where English is spoken. Now I am a senior student and preparing to get a job which is kind of the financial world.
The U.K is the country in which I studied for 1year. At that time, I was looking forward to having useful experiences and I actually had. I met lots of foreign friends although we had different culture and way of thinking. They always said like this "Ho! you are always smiling, that's why I like you!" I am not only friendly but also good at making friends. Most of them who I have ever met and I keep touching with each other. Having many friends, I think that is big fortune to me.
I was a member of Cham-den-sam that is a group of Soong-sil university. We had seminars to argue about every kinds of topics such as campus life, movie, political problems, social issues and the others. As a result of this, I could improve skills of argument and how to persuade people. Furthermore, I could get lots of knowledge. Because of my hard work in this group, I could be elected for head of the group when I became a sophomore. I learned that how to lead a group and how to deal with many people in the group.
Every summer had gone, I used to have dark skins. Almost every summer after I entered university, I went to agricultural village to give them my hands. Although I didn't know about agricultural skills so I couldn't be big help to them, I felt happy. Unless I had this experiences, I couldn't recognize a big pleasure comes from social service. I am always thinking that how I help poor people as my little power. Now I am planning to teach English for poor students who can't get private lessons. I hope that I could help people who need my help as long as I can.
"why do we fall, Bruce?"
"So we could learn to pick ourselves up."
This is part of the film 'Batman begins'. We fall down sometimes and want to give up something. In my case, however, I never give up and try harder and harder until I achieve my own goal. I have been in difficult situations several times during the life but I know that there is always solution or way out and I believe that I can find that solution or way out. "Never, never, never give up" by Winston Churchill is my favorite speech and I keep this in my mind.
This is the last year in university. I would like to get a job after I graduate the school. Especially, financial world is the one which I most prefer. To achieve my goal. I am studying Business administration in university as a sub-major. Indeed, I am going to take a test get a certification of FP(Financial Planner) at the following summer. One day, I would like to establish my own company.
I hope that you know me better through the self-introduction. Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or you need further information.
Yours faithfully,
Sung-ho, Park
902 Rohas office-tel
176-6 Nok-bun Dong, Eun pyung Gu, Seoul.
18th March, 2008
Mr. Thomas F. Jernstad
Professor of English Department
Soong-sil University.
Dear, Mr. Thomas F. Jernstad
I am very glad to introduce myself. I have been studying English for 8years as a student of English Department in Soong-sil university since I entered the school at 2001. I also have been studying Business administration for a sub-major. While I am studying in university, I temporary rested from study twice. Like the others, I served in the army for 2years and I leaved the country to go to abroad so that I study English where English is spoken. Now I am a senior student and preparing to get a job which is kind of the financial world.
The U.K is the country in which I studied for 1year. At that time, I was looking forward to having useful experiences and I actually had. I met lots of foreign friends although we had different culture and way of thinking. They always said like this "Ho! you are always smiling, that's why I like you!" I am not only friendly but also good at making friends. Most of them who I have ever met and I keep touching with each other. Having many friends, I think that is big fortune to me.
I was a member of Cham-den-sam that is a group of Soong-sil university. We had seminars to argue about every kinds of topics such as campus life, movie, political problems, social issues and the others. As a result of this, I could improve skills of argument and how to persuade people. Furthermore, I could get lots of knowledge. Because of my hard work in this group, I could be elected for head of the group when I became a sophomore. I learned that how to lead a group and how to deal with many people in the group.
Every summer had gone, I used to have dark skins. Almost every summer after I entered university, I went to agricultural village to give them my hands. Although I didn't know about agricultural skills so I couldn't be big help to them, I felt happy. Unless I had this experiences, I couldn't recognize a big pleasure comes from social service. I am always thinking that how I help poor people as my little power. Now I am planning to teach English for poor students who can't get private lessons. I hope that I could help people who need my help as long as I can.
"why do we fall, Bruce?"
"So we could learn to pick ourselves up."
This is part of the film 'Batman begins'. We fall down sometimes and want to give up something. In my case, however, I never give up and try harder and harder until I achieve my own goal. I have been in difficult situations several times during the life but I know that there is always solution or way out and I believe that I can find that solution or way out. "Never, never, never give up" by Winston Churchill is my favorite speech and I keep this in my mind.
This is the last year in university. I would like to get a job after I graduate the school. Especially, financial world is the one which I most prefer. To achieve my goal. I am studying Business administration in university as a sub-major. Indeed, I am going to take a test get a certification of FP(Financial Planner) at the following summer. One day, I would like to establish my own company.
I hope that you know me better through the self-introduction. Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or you need further information.
Yours faithfully,
Sung-ho, Park
Friday, March 14, 2008
Biodata (personal profile)
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name (Korean and English) / Nickname
박성호 Park sung-ho / ha-kyun
E-Mail Address
20010084parksungho@gmail.com
Blog URL
http://20010084parksungho.blogger.com/
Telephone Numbers
ex. (cp) 010-5107-6492 / (home) N/A
Birthplace
Kawngyoung dong, kwangyang city, korea
Age and Gender
27 (Sep. 29, 1982) / male
Blood Type / Personality Type
AB = coolness
Political Orientation (Liberal, Moderate, or Conservative)
None of them (Depending on)
Nationality / Ancestral Home
Korea citizen / Korea
Siblings
Two elder brothers
Marital Status
Not married
College
University of Soongsil, Korea
College Major
English and English literature
Hobbies
Swimming
Religion
Buddhism
Favorite English Proverb / Expression
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Three Favorite (English Language) Movies
1. God father 2. Usual suspect 3. Lord of the ring
Three Least Favorite (English Language) Movies
Some movie that are kind of romance, and American humor.
Three Favorite Books
Lots of books I have read. ( I can’t pick up just 3)
Favorite Color(s)
Black and white, red
Favorite Quotation
“Never, never, never give up” – Sir Winston Leonard Spencer
Churchill 1874~1965
Three Favorite Persons
1 King Se-jong 2. Lee Sun-sin 3. Kim Dae-jung
Three Least Favorite Persons
1. Toyotomi Hedeyosi 2. Adolf Hitler, 3. Lee wan-yong
Three Favorite English Words
1. Love 2. Heart 3. Star-craft
Three Least Favorite English Words
I haven’t thought about it.
Favorite Sound
Heartbeat
Least Favorite Sound
Mobile ring while I am sleeping
Favorite Job
Student
Least Favorite Job
Inoccupation
Favorite Disney or Cartoon Character
Ha-ni ( run, run, run Ha-ni to the end of this world)
Favorite Actor
John Depp
Least Favorite Actor
Lots of young Korean actor and actress
Question to ask God
I don’t believe in god.
Favorite Song / Singer / Group
I believe I can fly / Seo Tae-ji / Linkin park
Favorite Animal / Pet
Pig / Dog
Least Favorite Animal
Kinds of reptiles.
Astrological Sign / "Ddee"
Libra / Dog
Most Beautiful Woman / Most Handsome Man
Kim Jum-nam (my mom) / Park gap-su (my dad)
(I am not kidding)
Bad Habit / Good Habit
Always late / Always smile
"Pet Peeve" (Chief Annoyance or Irritation)
Lots of home work
Favorite Joke
ex. A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen." The woman goes to the back of the bus and sits down, very angry. She says to a man next to her, "That driver just insulted me!" The man says, "You go right up there and scold him! Go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you."- ( yeah! This is very funny)
Favorite City / Country
Kwang yang (my hometown) / Korea
Least Favorite City / Country
London / Japan
Favorite Fruit
strawberry
Favorite Food
Kim- chi (I can’t live without it)
Least Favorite Food
Oily food
Favorite Snacks
Potato sticks
Characteristics of Ideal Spouse / Future Partner
I hope that she loves only me just like I do
What do you expect from or hope to get out of this course?
Learn how to write composition fast
What are three ways to improve your English composition skills? Be specific.
To improve English composition skills, I need to read lots of English news paper and books. I need to be sure about topic and make a plan before I write.
Name (Korean and English) / Nickname
박성호 Park sung-ho / ha-kyun
E-Mail Address
20010084parksungho@gmail.com
Blog URL
http://20010084parksungho.blogger.com/
Telephone Numbers
ex. (cp) 010-5107-6492 / (home) N/A
Birthplace
Kawngyoung dong, kwangyang city, korea
Age and Gender
27 (Sep. 29, 1982) / male
Blood Type / Personality Type
AB = coolness
Political Orientation (Liberal, Moderate, or Conservative)
None of them (Depending on)
Nationality / Ancestral Home
Korea citizen / Korea
Siblings
Two elder brothers
Marital Status
Not married
College
University of Soongsil, Korea
College Major
English and English literature
Hobbies
Swimming
Religion
Buddhism
Favorite English Proverb / Expression
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Three Favorite (English Language) Movies
1. God father 2. Usual suspect 3. Lord of the ring
Three Least Favorite (English Language) Movies
Some movie that are kind of romance, and American humor.
Three Favorite Books
Lots of books I have read. ( I can’t pick up just 3)
Favorite Color(s)
Black and white, red
Favorite Quotation
“Never, never, never give up” – Sir Winston Leonard Spencer
Churchill 1874~1965
Three Favorite Persons
1 King Se-jong 2. Lee Sun-sin 3. Kim Dae-jung
Three Least Favorite Persons
1. Toyotomi Hedeyosi 2. Adolf Hitler, 3. Lee wan-yong
Three Favorite English Words
1. Love 2. Heart 3. Star-craft
Three Least Favorite English Words
I haven’t thought about it.
Favorite Sound
Heartbeat
Least Favorite Sound
Mobile ring while I am sleeping
Favorite Job
Student
Least Favorite Job
Inoccupation
Favorite Disney or Cartoon Character
Ha-ni ( run, run, run Ha-ni to the end of this world)
Favorite Actor
John Depp
Least Favorite Actor
Lots of young Korean actor and actress
Question to ask God
I don’t believe in god.
Favorite Song / Singer / Group
I believe I can fly / Seo Tae-ji / Linkin park
Favorite Animal / Pet
Pig / Dog
Least Favorite Animal
Kinds of reptiles.
Astrological Sign / "Ddee"
Libra / Dog
Most Beautiful Woman / Most Handsome Man
Kim Jum-nam (my mom) / Park gap-su (my dad)
(I am not kidding)
Bad Habit / Good Habit
Always late / Always smile
"Pet Peeve" (Chief Annoyance or Irritation)
Lots of home work
Favorite Joke
ex. A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: "That's the ugliest baby that I've ever seen." The woman goes to the back of the bus and sits down, very angry. She says to a man next to her, "That driver just insulted me!" The man says, "You go right up there and scold him! Go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you."- ( yeah! This is very funny)
Favorite City / Country
Kwang yang (my hometown) / Korea
Least Favorite City / Country
London / Japan
Favorite Fruit
strawberry
Favorite Food
Kim- chi (I can’t live without it)
Least Favorite Food
Oily food
Favorite Snacks
Potato sticks
Characteristics of Ideal Spouse / Future Partner
I hope that she loves only me just like I do
What do you expect from or hope to get out of this course?
Learn how to write composition fast
What are three ways to improve your English composition skills? Be specific.
To improve English composition skills, I need to read lots of English news paper and books. I need to be sure about topic and make a plan before I write.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
smoking(in-class)
summary.
Dave who is 21years old is a heavy smoker. He likes to smoke at everywhere he goes even during the flight. He is dissatisfied with smoke free zone because many advanced country are not allowing to smoke at many places such as whole the building, bus stop, restaurant, and even in the bar where people usually used to smoke.
He insists that he can do what he wants to do. He likes to smoke without any interruption.
opinion.
He needs to know how bad smoking is and how harmful to the others.
Although smoking is really bad, smokers have freedom of smoking. Unless smoking is banned by law, we need to make places for smokers.
For the women smokers, I really don't care that women smoke or not. However, they should quit the smoking at the specific period such as during the pregnant.
Dave who is 21years old is a heavy smoker. He likes to smoke at everywhere he goes even during the flight. He is dissatisfied with smoke free zone because many advanced country are not allowing to smoke at many places such as whole the building, bus stop, restaurant, and even in the bar where people usually used to smoke.
He insists that he can do what he wants to do. He likes to smoke without any interruption.
opinion.
He needs to know how bad smoking is and how harmful to the others.
Although smoking is really bad, smokers have freedom of smoking. Unless smoking is banned by law, we need to make places for smokers.
For the women smokers, I really don't care that women smoke or not. However, they should quit the smoking at the specific period such as during the pregnant.
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