Hello, my dear classmates. I'm so lucky for being classmates with you guys. I really enjoy the time in this semester. Because of this, classes become more interesting. I got many help these days, and I really appriciate. Even though this semester is almost finished, we still can be friends later on.
In last few months, I felt English was still my big obstacle. My speaking was no development, and my vocabulary was also limited. I think I have to keep going on for the coming couple years. Moreover, I still don't know why I can't understand the meaning when American people comment on something. It seems like I know those simple words, but they use in different ways which are not about the gramma. Therefore,I know there is no way I learn English and speak it fluency.
About my master courses, I feel stressful. My classmate told me 500 courses are really hard. I'm scared if I can't pass tests. Now, I don't have any choice but study harder. I wish my future will be fine.
To sum up, I will miss all of you, and we can keep touching on facebook. Wishing all of you can have a bright future.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Reaction to Film
The most impressed scene is the "scenes of our industrialized life". First, it shows workers working in facotories, and they are really efficient. Then, it reveals a busy day in Japan; people look busy and walk fast, and thousands of cars running on the roads, never end until night, illustrate a heavy traffic. To be different with, a monk walked on the street who holded a bowl looked slow and peaceful. At the end, it shows manufacturers' work again.
I choose this scene because it is special and impressed. It is actually not surprise happening in Janpan, whereas the efficience when they are working is way faster than I thought. I don't know my emotions are good or bad, but I was really shocked about this scene which makes me think about the different conditions of countries.
My uncle went to Japan around 10 years ago. At that time, he told us that he had to work until 3 am. every day. That was a piece of most terrible life that he never wanted to go back. I think this should be one of the most important reason that Japan's Economy is so develped. People work so hard not only for the families but also for the whole chountry. Also, I understand why the rate of suicide is so high. People must have so much pressure in their normal lives. It is hard to handle or endure, I think.
I read Quynh and vivian
I choose this scene because it is special and impressed. It is actually not surprise happening in Janpan, whereas the efficience when they are working is way faster than I thought. I don't know my emotions are good or bad, but I was really shocked about this scene which makes me think about the different conditions of countries.
My uncle went to Japan around 10 years ago. At that time, he told us that he had to work until 3 am. every day. That was a piece of most terrible life that he never wanted to go back. I think this should be one of the most important reason that Japan's Economy is so develped. People work so hard not only for the families but also for the whole chountry. Also, I understand why the rate of suicide is so high. People must have so much pressure in their normal lives. It is hard to handle or endure, I think.
I read Quynh and vivian
Friday, April 23, 2010
Confucius Quote
"Find a job that you love doing and you will never have to work a day in your life."
it was said by Confucius, a well-known Chinese person who affacts Chinese people a lot. I like this quote very much because I surely agree with him.
When I was young, my teacher always asked us to write something about our careers in the future. I always told everyone that I would be a singer anyway. Since I was 9 years old, I began to study singing and after 10 years old I started to take part in most of the singing competitions in my province. I admired singers on TV so much that I felt that would be the best job in my life because they could do my favorite thing everyday and still could get a high salary. After I grew up, my dream was inundated by lots of subjects in college and reality. Most of the friends I met in the singing competitons all worked so hard to try to be a famous singer but failed. After I went abroad, I heard they still kept working on it. I totally understand the feeling that you love doing something whatever how hard it is or whether it will has a result. Now, I still admire them a little bit even their lives are more conplicatied than me. I feel tired when I focus on studying TOEFL, whereas I could sing the whole day without feeling exhausted. I think that is what Confucius is saying.
All in all, in my mind, life will be really boring if we don't have anything be interested in. People should find something fun in their work, and it will make works easier.
I read Tara and Sherry's
it was said by Confucius, a well-known Chinese person who affacts Chinese people a lot. I like this quote very much because I surely agree with him.
When I was young, my teacher always asked us to write something about our careers in the future. I always told everyone that I would be a singer anyway. Since I was 9 years old, I began to study singing and after 10 years old I started to take part in most of the singing competitions in my province. I admired singers on TV so much that I felt that would be the best job in my life because they could do my favorite thing everyday and still could get a high salary. After I grew up, my dream was inundated by lots of subjects in college and reality. Most of the friends I met in the singing competitons all worked so hard to try to be a famous singer but failed. After I went abroad, I heard they still kept working on it. I totally understand the feeling that you love doing something whatever how hard it is or whether it will has a result. Now, I still admire them a little bit even their lives are more conplicatied than me. I feel tired when I focus on studying TOEFL, whereas I could sing the whole day without feeling exhausted. I think that is what Confucius is saying.
All in all, in my mind, life will be really boring if we don't have anything be interested in. People should find something fun in their work, and it will make works easier.
I read Tara and Sherry's
Friday, April 16, 2010
Anticipating Your Parents' Objections
Dear mom and dad,
Hi. How are you these days? I'm pretty good and I actually study very hard. These days I feel that I will pass the TOEFL soon. Wheras I feel terrible that you pay all my tuition and I do nothing for you. I decide to take a part-time job next semester. You know if I have to work, the best choice is some Chinese restaurants. However, they are so far from where I live that I think It is neccessary to buy a car.
I know you always tell me don't do any thing dangerous when you can not stay with me. You both think for a girl driving in a different countries is not safe enough. I remembered you told me last time that I don't know enough traffic roles like Americans and the speed here is too fast. Whereas, a lot of my friends take couple drinving classes which really helps a lot. Also, in America it is not that easy to get a drive license, especially in CA. Therefore, if I could get the drive licence which needs to take two part tests-writing test and driving test, that means I have enough driving ability driving here. Moreover, although the speed here is fast, they all drive on their own lanes, and they also carefully change lanes, keep distance bewteen two cars, and something like that. The last thing you are worried about is the cost. Actually everyone konws that in America, cars are much cheaper than in China. In addition, I can buy a used car for saving money; I also will sell it after I finished my study. Thus, price is not a problem any more.
Dear mom and dad, I know you are so tired to earn money for my study. Now it is the chance I share your responsibilities. Do not worry about me. I am old enough to take care my self. I know you will understand my feeling and accept my thinking. Next step I will show you my hard-working and better grades.
Yours,
Vivi
Hi. How are you these days? I'm pretty good and I actually study very hard. These days I feel that I will pass the TOEFL soon. Wheras I feel terrible that you pay all my tuition and I do nothing for you. I decide to take a part-time job next semester. You know if I have to work, the best choice is some Chinese restaurants. However, they are so far from where I live that I think It is neccessary to buy a car.
I know you always tell me don't do any thing dangerous when you can not stay with me. You both think for a girl driving in a different countries is not safe enough. I remembered you told me last time that I don't know enough traffic roles like Americans and the speed here is too fast. Whereas, a lot of my friends take couple drinving classes which really helps a lot. Also, in America it is not that easy to get a drive license, especially in CA. Therefore, if I could get the drive licence which needs to take two part tests-writing test and driving test, that means I have enough driving ability driving here. Moreover, although the speed here is fast, they all drive on their own lanes, and they also carefully change lanes, keep distance bewteen two cars, and something like that. The last thing you are worried about is the cost. Actually everyone konws that in America, cars are much cheaper than in China. In addition, I can buy a used car for saving money; I also will sell it after I finished my study. Thus, price is not a problem any more.
Dear mom and dad, I know you are so tired to earn money for my study. Now it is the chance I share your responsibilities. Do not worry about me. I am old enough to take care my self. I know you will understand my feeling and accept my thinking. Next step I will show you my hard-working and better grades.
Yours,
Vivi
I read Tara and Sherry's
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Summarize/Paraphrase Practice
Yesterday,Lech Kaczynski, the late President of Poland, returned home to a country struck dumb with sadness and confusion. Roger Boyes states in this article from Timesonline that the air crash wiped out the head of state, the chief of the general staff, the chairman of the security services, the central bank governor and Solidarity heroes has left Poland reeling, unsteady and uncertain(par.2).Hundreds of motorbike civilian riders follow the cortege.“It’s a group trauma,” said a catering entrepreneur, Kaja Burakiewicz, “we’re still struggling to understand.” (par.6).The whole weekend, the Poles piece together the situations of the disaster that is telling many awkward questions about the future of the country(par 12).
Roger Boyes, Warsaw. (2010, April 12). Nation falls silent as grieving Poles mark the passing of Lech Kaczynski. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article7094775.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093
Roger Boyes, Warsaw. (2010, April 12). Nation falls silent as grieving Poles mark the passing of Lech Kaczynski. Retrieved April 12, 2010, from http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article7094775.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093
Friday, March 26, 2010
My first sourse
Howe, C. (Ed.)., Kueh, Y. , & Ash, R. (2003). China's Economic Reform: A Study with Documents. London: RoutledgeCurzon.
I found this useful book in the library's web. I use all the ways that Mr. John Hickok told us that day to find a great source but all the articles on the website are not what I want. The book's author are Christopher Howe ; Y Y Kueh and Robert F Ash. The title of this book is "China's economic reform", as same as my research paper. On the library's web page, I also could find the partial review from google. This book has 7 chapters and every chapter talks about the historical overview first and then tells readers different ways of econmoic reform in China, such as industry, agriculture and technology upgrading. It collected many analysis of original policy documents. China's economic reform was published in 1976 and this book was publised in 2003. Therefore, this book talks more about the begining of China's economic reform, and that's the most important part which I want to research about. When I read the preview of the book, I'm interested in the abundant content. All in all, as a good resource this book could helps me a lot in my research paper.
I read Bomi and Michelle's
I found this useful book in the library's web. I use all the ways that Mr. John Hickok told us that day to find a great source but all the articles on the website are not what I want. The book's author are Christopher Howe ; Y Y Kueh and Robert F Ash. The title of this book is "China's economic reform", as same as my research paper. On the library's web page, I also could find the partial review from google. This book has 7 chapters and every chapter talks about the historical overview first and then tells readers different ways of econmoic reform in China, such as industry, agriculture and technology upgrading. It collected many analysis of original policy documents. China's economic reform was published in 1976 and this book was publised in 2003. Therefore, this book talks more about the begining of China's economic reform, and that's the most important part which I want to research about. When I read the preview of the book, I'm interested in the abundant content. All in all, as a good resource this book could helps me a lot in my research paper.
I read Bomi and Michelle's
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Research Question
I keep thinking about my research topic these days, and It is hard to choose. I want to choose something relating with my major so that my reseach could help my study. Therefore, I prefer to write about "the reform and opening-up policy in China". Everyone knows that China is developing fast, but people barely know what kind of policy we ever had in the past. Thus, I think this topic is very useful, and it can help me learn more about my hometowm. My research questions is:
1. What kind of policy do China use for helping developing in the past?
2. what is the different between the comments from China and from other countries?
3. What changes do China have after the reform and opening-up policy?
1. What kind of policy do China use for helping developing in the past?
2. what is the different between the comments from China and from other countries?
3. What changes do China have after the reform and opening-up policy?
Friday, March 19, 2010
An advice I was given recently
There are many advices I was ever given by friends and parents. I like hearing people's advice because sometimes I can't have a clear mind when I'm in a bad situation. Recently my parents keep telling to practice driving which makes me feel stress.
I actually got the driver's license last year. However, diving makes me feel nervous all the time so I baraly drive by myself. I need someone seat next to me and tell me the other cars' situations around me. My father knows me very well and he doesn't want me to feel fear. These days he kept calling me and telling me every driving experience he ever had. I can't say anything but listen. After my father finishes talking, my mom always answers the phone and keeps chattering. Their main idea are that I can't improve my level of driving until I keep practicing driving. Of course I know all the advice they gave are good for me, so these days I try to drive on the road on purpose for practising.
This story is not about the best advice I was ever given because I have recived so many good advice in my life and I can't tell which one is the best. Furthermore, althought I don't like hearing parents' chattering, I still do what they want me to do because I know they want my life to be better.
I actually got the driver's license last year. However, diving makes me feel nervous all the time so I baraly drive by myself. I need someone seat next to me and tell me the other cars' situations around me. My father knows me very well and he doesn't want me to feel fear. These days he kept calling me and telling me every driving experience he ever had. I can't say anything but listen. After my father finishes talking, my mom always answers the phone and keeps chattering. Their main idea are that I can't improve my level of driving until I keep practicing driving. Of course I know all the advice they gave are good for me, so these days I try to drive on the road on purpose for practising.
This story is not about the best advice I was ever given because I have recived so many good advice in my life and I can't tell which one is the best. Furthermore, althought I don't like hearing parents' chattering, I still do what they want me to do because I know they want my life to be better.
Friday, February 26, 2010
American Food
I actually don't know much about American food. Although I have come to American for a year, I don't eat American traditional food that much because for me cooking by myself is much cheaper than eating outside.
Sometimes when my roommate and I don't want to cook, we prefer to order a pizza. That's one of the most my favorite American food. Furthermore, the chicken wings from KFC is also great. I think Chinese people love KFC and M, and the American fast food restaurant chains have been very successful at introducing American style fast food around the world.
In my view, fried chicken, meatloaf, baked potato, corn, baked beans and apple pie would be considered traditional American dishes. Many meals in America are arranged around popular television shows, people like to eat in front of the TV, not always sitting at a table, they sit in a chair or on a sofa. Especially some special weekend, for example, a family is watching Superball together around the table and TV, that would be the most sweet image of American family's happyness in my heart.
I wish in my whole learning abroad career, I can taste all the American food, and experience more American culture!
Sometimes when my roommate and I don't want to cook, we prefer to order a pizza. That's one of the most my favorite American food. Furthermore, the chicken wings from KFC is also great. I think Chinese people love KFC and M, and the American fast food restaurant chains have been very successful at introducing American style fast food around the world.
In my view, fried chicken, meatloaf, baked potato, corn, baked beans and apple pie would be considered traditional American dishes. Many meals in America are arranged around popular television shows, people like to eat in front of the TV, not always sitting at a table, they sit in a chair or on a sofa. Especially some special weekend, for example, a family is watching Superball together around the table and TV, that would be the most sweet image of American family's happyness in my heart.
I wish in my whole learning abroad career, I can taste all the American food, and experience more American culture!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Optimistic quote
"Life resembles ocean right away, only when a man has strong will and ability can get to the other shore." That is what Max said. For me, I totally agree with him.
In my life, there are many successful persons, and almost everyone did a very hard work to get succeed. Just like my roommate, she wanted to study in the graduate school. Therefore, she studied every day for working on TOEFL and GRE. Every day, when I wake up, I saw her study there; when I was ready to sleep, she still studied; Sometimes, she was too tird to continue, and she just had a nap for a while. Finally, the last time we took TOEFL together, she got 580. I was moved by her great efforts. Most time I want to study just like her, but I don't know why I just can't study that long time. I told my parents about my roommate's story. My parents said if I can study like her, they will be so proud. I understand my parents' feelings. I always ask myself, why other people can do it but I can't? That is a serious problem that I am still confused.
Now, I am trying my best to study harder. It is not only about the PBT or GRE, but also my whole life. Working hard is important if someone wants to be successful. Hard working maybe makes people be tired, but after receiving the good result, the valuable experience is the best gift which is given by ourselves.
In my life, there are many successful persons, and almost everyone did a very hard work to get succeed. Just like my roommate, she wanted to study in the graduate school. Therefore, she studied every day for working on TOEFL and GRE. Every day, when I wake up, I saw her study there; when I was ready to sleep, she still studied; Sometimes, she was too tird to continue, and she just had a nap for a while. Finally, the last time we took TOEFL together, she got 580. I was moved by her great efforts. Most time I want to study just like her, but I don't know why I just can't study that long time. I told my parents about my roommate's story. My parents said if I can study like her, they will be so proud. I understand my parents' feelings. I always ask myself, why other people can do it but I can't? That is a serious problem that I am still confused.
Now, I am trying my best to study harder. It is not only about the PBT or GRE, but also my whole life. Working hard is important if someone wants to be successful. Hard working maybe makes people be tired, but after receiving the good result, the valuable experience is the best gift which is given by ourselves.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Birds of a feather
Peole say "birds of a feather flock together", and others say "opposites attract". In my view, comparing with the relationship between my best friends and me, I think this two opinions both make sense.
As friends, they should have some differences and similiarities. If two people have totally different nature, how could they talk together harmoniously? One the other hand, if they are totally the same, how could they attract each other?
All my best friends have some similiarties and differences with me. For example, we may like the same superstars or like the same songs and movies. Whereas, we also have different attitude when something happened. For example, If I argue with others and get angry, I will call my friends. When they heared my statement, they always could talk fairly, and told me their views on the other side. Therefore, I like talking with my friends when I have some troubles because they always help me go through them.
Of course, I also have different and similar habits. We all want to lose weight and we don't like doing exercise; We all like laughing and joking; I sometimes get angry or happy easily but my friends will be more deep. All in all, after being friends, we change each other and influent each other. Friendship makes our personalities become better and better.
No matter what, I miss them so much!
As friends, they should have some differences and similiarities. If two people have totally different nature, how could they talk together harmoniously? One the other hand, if they are totally the same, how could they attract each other?
All my best friends have some similiarties and differences with me. For example, we may like the same superstars or like the same songs and movies. Whereas, we also have different attitude when something happened. For example, If I argue with others and get angry, I will call my friends. When they heared my statement, they always could talk fairly, and told me their views on the other side. Therefore, I like talking with my friends when I have some troubles because they always help me go through them.
Of course, I also have different and similar habits. We all want to lose weight and we don't like doing exercise; We all like laughing and joking; I sometimes get angry or happy easily but my friends will be more deep. All in all, after being friends, we change each other and influent each other. Friendship makes our personalities become better and better.
No matter what, I miss them so much!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Taking to animals
One of the most scary things is animals could talk like human beings. If pigs could talk, they must say "please don't kill me, don't eat me." Then we will have no pork to eat any more. On the other hand, if they could talk, which language will they choose? English, Spanish, or Chinese? It must be confused.
If I have to talk with some animals, I would like to talk with dogs. I want to ask them what do they do when their hosts are not at home, and what do they think everyday. Human always has friends, whereas do they need friends? They only have their hosts, do they feel sad and lonely?
There are some questions I have already known the answers. I know they must be lonely when they stay alone. Sometimes, when hosts have emotional problems, they could talk all of these to their pets if they like. However, if pets have a bad mood, what can human do? Some of those pets, they only have one frinds in their whole life which are their hosts. Maybe that's why Americans love dogs so much!
All in all, if there is a pet who can speak English, I will very happy to own it. Because if I can practice English with a pet, it will be wonderful!
（I read Sherry and Candy's poster）
If I have to talk with some animals, I would like to talk with dogs. I want to ask them what do they do when their hosts are not at home, and what do they think everyday. Human always has friends, whereas do they need friends? They only have their hosts, do they feel sad and lonely?
There are some questions I have already known the answers. I know they must be lonely when they stay alone. Sometimes, when hosts have emotional problems, they could talk all of these to their pets if they like. However, if pets have a bad mood, what can human do? Some of those pets, they only have one frinds in their whole life which are their hosts. Maybe that's why Americans love dogs so much!
All in all, if there is a pet who can speak English, I will very happy to own it. Because if I can practice English with a pet, it will be wonderful!
（I read Sherry and Candy's poster）
My favorite song "LOVE STORY"
My favorite song is "Love story" of Taylor Swift. This song touched my heart since the first time I heard it.
First, I have to say it's a wonderful song which has a beautiful melody. Actually, this song has already been super popular in America, and the singer Taylor Swift is also becoming a international superstar. Whereas, I like this song not because her reputation, but because the lyrics of this song. Just like most Taylor Swift fan said:" This song is amazing!"
"We were both young when I first saw you, I close my eyes and the flashback starts I'm standing there, on the balcony in summer air." This part of the lyrics gives me a beautiful picture that two lovers finally meet each other, and I'm totally moved by the "flashback starts". Then, she told us a sad love story that the actress keeps waiting for the actor for a long time and feels lonely. Her statement lets me understand how hard they love each other. She said:"I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around......Romeo save me I've been feeling so alone, I keep waiting for you but you never come." From those parts of the lyrics, I totally understand her emotion. I feel sad for the actress in this story. However, the turning point appears. "He knelt to the ground and pull out a ring and said, marry me Juliet you'll never have to be alone, I love you and that's all I really know, I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress, it' a love story baby just say yes." After hearing these, my tear filmed my eyes, and I don't how to express the feeling cause the description of this story is so vivid.
At the end, she songs"Cause we were both young when I first saw you......". It finished my imagination, and I immersed in it deeply.
There's no other song giving me this feeling, so "LOVE STORY" is rightly my favorite song.
（I read Vivian and Candy's poster）
Friday, January 29, 2010
Weather
People say California has no weather. Whereas, I like the weather here, and this is also the most important point for me to enjoy living in California.
My hometown is Shenyang, the forth biggest city in China. The weather there is completely different. In Shenyang, the summer is very hot, and the winter is very cold. Last winter break, I just went back there, and it was so cold that I can't even endure. Everyday, the temperature was under 20 degree celsius. If people want to go outside, they should wear a lot for keeping them warm enough. I don't know why, this winter is colder than any year since I was born. I watched the news, it said the whole world is colder than before. I was really confused because I just watched the movie "2012", and that movie is really scaring me.
However, this winter in CA was changed. At least it is different from last year. Our teacher said LA is never like that. I have to say that in bad weather days , I always forgot to bring my umbrella, and that maybe the worst situation for me because I only could stand inside the building and wait until the rain stoped. Sometimes I also ran back home as fast as I can.
All in all, I still like the weather here. Aspecially now in the midday , when I stand in the sunshine, I feel warm and happy.
My hometown is Shenyang, the forth biggest city in China. The weather there is completely different. In Shenyang, the summer is very hot, and the winter is very cold. Last winter break, I just went back there, and it was so cold that I can't even endure. Everyday, the temperature was under 20 degree celsius. If people want to go outside, they should wear a lot for keeping them warm enough. I don't know why, this winter is colder than any year since I was born. I watched the news, it said the whole world is colder than before. I was really confused because I just watched the movie "2012", and that movie is really scaring me.
However, this winter in CA was changed. At least it is different from last year. Our teacher said LA is never like that. I have to say that in bad weather days , I always forgot to bring my umbrella, and that maybe the worst situation for me because I only could stand inside the building and wait until the rain stoped. Sometimes I also ran back home as fast as I can.
All in all, I still like the weather here. Aspecially now in the midday , when I stand in the sunshine, I feel warm and happy.
Old Fears
When I arrived America, everything is so fresh to me. Because it was my first time leaving home and going to another country, I always felt excited most of the time. Whereas, there was one thing that I always afraid, which is talking with American.
People say that American people are friendly. That is true. Therefore, when they ask me something or just talk with me but I totally don't understand, I feel so embarrass. I still remember there was one time I went shopping and bought a clothes in a store. I waited for checking out in a long line. Finally, it was my turn, so I just stood close to the checkout counter, and said "Hi" to that cashier. He looked at me for a second, and suddenly began to talk. I totally remembered his face with a big smile. He was so friendly, and talked a lot. Unfortunately, he spoke so fast that I couldn't understand even a word. I stood there and feel quite nerous. My face suddenly turned red, and I really didn't know what I should say. I had no choice, so I said:"Sorry, my English is not good." He was a little shocked with a weird expression. "Uh.....ok......", he said. After checkout, I left to that store. I felt bad, really bad, because I don't understand why I had such a bad response.
From then on, I baraly talked with any American people even my teachers. On campus, if I want to buy a coffee or some food, I alway ask my classmates to help me. If I have to call some place, I always ask teachers to help me even my teacher said I could handle these. I know if I want to practice English, I should talk a lot. But I just can't forget that feeling.
However, at the begining of this semester, I tell myself I should change. So I talk with my classmates and Americans. I try to overcome my fears. Yesterday, I helped an American girl to get her mails. We just had a small talk, but I felt so happy because I think that fear is leaving me now. From now on, I really want to face my fear and change this situation.
People say that American people are friendly. That is true. Therefore, when they ask me something or just talk with me but I totally don't understand, I feel so embarrass. I still remember there was one time I went shopping and bought a clothes in a store. I waited for checking out in a long line. Finally, it was my turn, so I just stood close to the checkout counter, and said "Hi" to that cashier. He looked at me for a second, and suddenly began to talk. I totally remembered his face with a big smile. He was so friendly, and talked a lot. Unfortunately, he spoke so fast that I couldn't understand even a word. I stood there and feel quite nerous. My face suddenly turned red, and I really didn't know what I should say. I had no choice, so I said:"Sorry, my English is not good." He was a little shocked with a weird expression. "Uh.....ok......", he said. After checkout, I left to that store. I felt bad, really bad, because I don't understand why I had such a bad response.
From then on, I baraly talked with any American people even my teachers. On campus, if I want to buy a coffee or some food, I alway ask my classmates to help me. If I have to call some place, I always ask teachers to help me even my teacher said I could handle these. I know if I want to practice English, I should talk a lot. But I just can't forget that feeling.
However, at the begining of this semester, I tell myself I should change. So I talk with my classmates and Americans. I try to overcome my fears. Yesterday, I helped an American girl to get her mails. We just had a small talk, but I felt so happy because I think that fear is leaving me now. From now on, I really want to face my fear and change this situation.
Friday, January 22, 2010
New Year's resolution
About the New year's resolution, I always have a great idea but a bad action. This year, I will take an open university class, study harder than before, and my resolution is passing the TOEFL test.
I regret that I didn't take any university class in last semester. Moreover, I realize at that moment, I was kind of wasting my time. In those days, I acctually planed to, but after thinking about TOEFL which was the most important thing for me, I decided to focus all my mind on it. Unfortunately, I still didn't get the score that I need. It also proved my bad action after I had great resolution. Thus, I know myself more now, and I think pushing myself stronger, I will do better. Acctually, before I took ALP class this semester, I plan to take 2 university classes. Whereas, since Mr. Soan told us how much homework we will have, I change my plan and decide to choose one because I know taking university courses are heavy and I really don't want to loose too much sleeping time. For me, TOEFL is still the number one anyway.
All in all, from now on, I hope I can follow my resolution seriously, and get my goal eventually.
I regret that I didn't take any university class in last semester. Moreover, I realize at that moment, I was kind of wasting my time. In those days, I acctually planed to, but after thinking about TOEFL which was the most important thing for me, I decided to focus all my mind on it. Unfortunately, I still didn't get the score that I need. It also proved my bad action after I had great resolution. Thus, I know myself more now, and I think pushing myself stronger, I will do better. Acctually, before I took ALP class this semester, I plan to take 2 university classes. Whereas, since Mr. Soan told us how much homework we will have, I change my plan and decide to choose one because I know taking university courses are heavy and I really don't want to loose too much sleeping time. For me, TOEFL is still the number one anyway.
All in all, from now on, I hope I can follow my resolution seriously, and get my goal eventually.
Introductions
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Vivi who comes from China. I like watching Enlish movies (because I want to practice listening) and singing. I live in Nutwood apartment which is really close to campus so that I can walk to school every day. I bought a car, but I barely drive by myself becuase all the cars' speeds are fast, and I can't change line when I drive. That would be the biggest driving problem for me.
In China, I have graduated from my university. Now, I'm planing to get a master's degree. At the begining, I wanted to study MBA, but now I quit because it's too hard for me, so I changed it to economics. What really embarrasses me is I'm still working on language. After I went back to China this holiday, and when my relatives asked me about my academic courses, I even didn't know how to answer them. Whereas, passing the TOEFL is harder than they thought. Whatever they said, I know I really need to study hard and stop wasting time now.
This semester I will take a open university class, and I wish everything goes well.
Now, let's talk about my partner lien, she is a Vietnamese girl. Like every international student here, she wants to go into Cal State Fullerton as a graduate student.
She likes watching movies, watching TV, and sleeping. For her, the most important thing is passing the TOEFL and GMAT test.
She had a cat in Vietnam, and her cat is 11 years old now. That means she has already take care of her cat more than 10 years. That's so suprised me because I never had a pet before, and she can have a pet such a long time.
She lives in a homestay now, and her host is a 36 years old lady who got divorce couple years ago. She told me the host is really kind but busy, and most time she doesn't have time to cook, so she should cook and take care of herself every day.
Before she came to America, her major is business law. Whereas that's too hard to continue this major, especially in different country and using foreign language. Now she wants to study MBA, but acctually that's also a difficult major. First, this major needs job experiences, but we are both never work before. If the teacher wants students to talk as a group, we will not know how to express. Second, there will be a lot of presentation in the class, and it is really tough for international students because we can't speak like native speakers. And last thing is the MBA addmision has a high standard so that not everyone can make their dreams come true.
All in all, even the study and life in America is difficult, Lien is still working on it. Sometimes she feels tired, and asks herself why she came to America, but that never stops her steps. I really wish she can pass all the tests and have a bright future.
In China, I have graduated from my university. Now, I'm planing to get a master's degree. At the begining, I wanted to study MBA, but now I quit because it's too hard for me, so I changed it to economics. What really embarrasses me is I'm still working on language. After I went back to China this holiday, and when my relatives asked me about my academic courses, I even didn't know how to answer them. Whereas, passing the TOEFL is harder than they thought. Whatever they said, I know I really need to study hard and stop wasting time now.
This semester I will take a open university class, and I wish everything goes well.
Now, let's talk about my partner lien, she is a Vietnamese girl. Like every international student here, she wants to go into Cal State Fullerton as a graduate student.
She likes watching movies, watching TV, and sleeping. For her, the most important thing is passing the TOEFL and GMAT test.
She had a cat in Vietnam, and her cat is 11 years old now. That means she has already take care of her cat more than 10 years. That's so suprised me because I never had a pet before, and she can have a pet such a long time.
She lives in a homestay now, and her host is a 36 years old lady who got divorce couple years ago. She told me the host is really kind but busy, and most time she doesn't have time to cook, so she should cook and take care of herself every day.
Before she came to America, her major is business law. Whereas that's too hard to continue this major, especially in different country and using foreign language. Now she wants to study MBA, but acctually that's also a difficult major. First, this major needs job experiences, but we are both never work before. If the teacher wants students to talk as a group, we will not know how to express. Second, there will be a lot of presentation in the class, and it is really tough for international students because we can't speak like native speakers. And last thing is the MBA addmision has a high standard so that not everyone can make their dreams come true.
All in all, even the study and life in America is difficult, Lien is still working on it. Sometimes she feels tired, and asks herself why she came to America, but that never stops her steps. I really wish she can pass all the tests and have a bright future.
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