Do you feel more safety in the surveillance society?
Introduction:It is widely believed that the society which use more technology is more safety than before.As Jacqui smith point that,"there had been a 27% fall in robbery and a 26% reduction in burglary in the north-east of England over the last two years."(http://news.bbc.co.uk,2oo8).There are, however, someone's privacy to be violate by this.In contemporary society, a lot of technologies such as CCTV are widely used in our life. It is universully acknowledged that these technologies plays a pivotal role in the life.Lower enforcement agencies through this to track down a lot of criminal. Can it be argued that technology will keep society safe and stable? However, some people said that CCTV and some technology will violate some person's privacy, and also technology has successfully made many individuals overly dependent on it. This is exemplified by several academic experts. They said,"although crime my be reduced in the necessarily small areas covered by the cameras, it is displaced elsewhere."(http://www.bbc.co.uk,2008). Does it will curb proliferation crime well?Do you trust your information is not misused by the organisations of CCTV? Do you think you have some secrets and privacy? This essay will sum up the benefits and drawbacks of using more technology to fight crime, in order to verify whether the society should use technology and science to protect citizens safety.
Paragraph1:More and more technologies use in our life. They play a key role in our life.
--- the fuction of technologies
--- it make people feel more safety
--- it can save a lot of money
Paragraph2:It can help our government to keep society more stable.
--- help police to catch crimial more quickly
--- government can know the society well
Paragraph3:The surveillance society also have some disadvantage.When we use CCTV to record citizens active in the life,the CCTV also record some people's privacy.Everyone don't like the other person to know where you are, what are you doing all the time.And some information will be used by some people to expose in the internet,such as some people's photograph will show in the other people's blog. This active will tarnish some people'sreputation. But when you living in the society,the government have a right to protect you. So you must under the control of the government.In the surveillance society, we will more safety than before.However, in the surveillance society, we will feel not very comfortable.We must pay more attention about our behaviour, and sometimes if we want to do something that doesn't against law, but we don't like other people to know, I think in the surveillance society, it's diffcult to do it.According to JAMES Slack said that,"CCTV is the 21st century equivalent of a night-watchman, but unlike a night-watchman it never blinks, it never takes a break and it never gets bored."(Dally Mail,2008). But with the developing of technology, the government will make some law to protect citizens privacy.So we don't worried about it.
conclusion: I think surveillance society has more advantage than drawbacks. We need more technology to protect citizens.
source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6900807.stm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A622487
Dally Mail,Friday,November28,2008
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Do some gramar work
In the teacher steve blog, we can see a lot of knowledge which who taugh the other student before. I am interesting in the gramar. So I do some gramar in my free time.
The following pratice is my do before. It all the correct answer.
Simple Past / Past Perfect
I can't believe I (get) got that apartment. I (submit) submitted my application last week, but I didn't think I had a chance of actually getting it. When I (show) showed up to take a look around, there were at least twenty other people who (arrive) had arrived before me. Most of them (fill, already) had already filled out their applications and were already leaving. The landlord said I could still apply, so I did.
I (try) tried to fill out the form, but I couldn't answer half of the questions. They (want) wanted me to include references, but I didn't want to list my previous landlord because I (have) had had some problems with him in the past and I knew he wouldn't recommend me. I (end) ended up listing my father as a reference.
It was total luck that he (decide) decided to give me the apartment. It turns out that the landlord and my father (go) had gone to high school together. He decided that I could have the apartment before he (look) looked at my credit report. I really lucked out!
Verb Tense Exercise 12
Simple Past / Present Perfect / Past Perfect
1. When I (arrive) arrived home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) had prepared a beautiful candlelight dinner.
2. Since I began acting, I (perform) have performed in two plays, a television commercial and a TV drama. However, I (speak, never even) had never even spoken publicly before I came to Hollywood in 1985.
3. By the time I got to the office, the meeting (begin, already) had already begun without me. My boss (be) was furious with me and I (be) was fired.
4. When I (turn) turned the radio on yesterday, I (hear) heard a song that was popular when I was in high school. I (hear, not) had not heard the song in years, and it (bring) brought back some great memories.
5. Last week, I (run) ran into an ex-girlfriend of mine. We (see, not) had not seen each other in years, and both of us (change) had changed a great deal. I (enjoy) enjoyed talking to her so much that I (ask) asked her out on a date. We are getting together tonight for dinner.
6. When Jack (enter) entered the room, I (recognize, not) did not recognize him because he (lose) had lost so much weight and (grow) had grown a beard. He looked totally different!
7. The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) had virtually disappeared by the time Europeans first (arrive) arrived in the New World.
Verb Tense Exercise 13
Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous
I'm sorry I left without you last night, but I told you to meet me early because the show started at 8:00. I (try) had been trying to get tickets for that play for months, and I didn't want to miss it. By the time I finally left the coffee shop where we were supposed to meet, I (have) had had five cups of coffee and I (wait) had been waiting over an hour. I had to leave because I (arrange) had arranged to meet Kathy in front of the theater.
When I arrived at the theater, Kathy (pick, already) had already picked up the tickets and she was waiting for us near the entrance. She was really angry because she (wait) had been waiting for more than half an hour. She said she (give, almost) had almost given up and (go) gone into the theater without us.
Kathy told me you (be) had been late several times in the past and that she would not make plans with you again in the future. She mentioned that she (miss) had missed several movies because of your late arrivals. I think you owe her an apology. And in the future, I suggest you be on time!
Verb Tense Exercise 14
Present Perfect / Past Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous / Past Perfect Continuous
1. It is already 9:30 PM and I (wait) have been waiting here for over an hour. If John does not get here in the next five minutes, I am going to leave.
2. I was really angry at John yesterday. By the time he finally arrived, I (wait) had been waiting for over an hour. I almost left without him.
3. Did you hear that Ben was fired last month? He (work) had been working for that import company for more than ten years and he (work) had worked in almost every department. Nobody knew the company like he did.
4. I (see) had seen many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. The pyramids are actually quite small.
5. Sarah (climb) has climbed the Matterhorn, (sail) sailed around the world, and (go) gone on safari in Kenya. She is such an adventurous person.
6. Sarah (climb) had climbed the Matterhorn, (sail) sailed around the world and (go) gone on safari in Kenya by the time she turned twenty-five. She (experience) had experienced more by that age than most people do in their entire lives.
7. When Melanie came into the office yesterday, her eyes were red and watery. I think she (cry) had been crying.
8. I (visit) have visited so many beautiful places since I (come) came to Utah. Before moving here, I (hear, never) had never heard of Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, or Canyonlands.
Verb Tense Exercise 16
Present and Past Tenses
and Non-Continuous Verbs
1.
a. Look, I (have) have two tickets for the circus.
b. Look, I (hold) am holding two tickets for the circus.
2.
a. We (be) had been there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.
b. We (wait) had been waiting there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.
3.
a. Sam (sit) was sitting in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.
b. Sam (be) was in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.
4.
a. One clown was juggling while he (balance) was balancing a glass of wine on his head.
b. One clown was juggling while he (have) had a glass of wine on his head.
5.
a. I (love) have loved the circus ever since I was a child.
b. I (go) have been going to the circus ever since I was a child.
Verb Tense Exercise 17
Present and Past Tense Review
Lars: Excuse me, which movie are you waiting for?
Tony: We (wait) are waiting for the new Stars Wars movie. In fact, we (wait) have been waiting here for more than five hours.
Lars: Five hours? When did you arrive?
Tony: We (get) got here at 6:00 o'clock this morning. More than forty people (stand, already) were already standing here waiting for tickets when we arrived.
Lars: I can't believe that! Are you serious?
Tony: Yeah, people (take) take Star Wars movies seriously. In fact, this particular showing has been sold out for over a week. We (wait, just) are just waiting in line to get a good seat in the theater.
Lars: When did you buy your tickets?
Tony: I (buy) bought them last week by phone. I (know) knew tickets would be hard to get because I (see) had seen a news interview with a group of people standing in line to get tickets. They (wait) had been waiting in line for almost a month to buy tickets for the first showing.
Lars: I don't believe that!
Tony: It's true. They (camp) camped out in front of Mann's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles for about a month because they (want) wanted to be the first people to see the movie.
Verb Tense Practice Test
Cumulative Verb Tense Review
1. You look really great! (you, work) Have you been working out at the fitness center recently?
2. A: What (you, do) were you doing when the accident occurred?
B: I (try) was trying to change a light bulb that had burnt out.
3. I (have) have had the same car for more than ten years. I'm thinking about buying a new one.
4. If it (snow) snows this weekend, we (go) will go skiing near Lake Tahoe.
5. A: What do you call people who work in libraries?
B: They (call) are called librarians.
6. I came to England six months ago. I started my economics course three months ago. When I return to Australia, I (study) will have been studying for nine months and I (be) will have been in England for exactly one year.
7. Sam (arrive) arrived in San Diego a week ago.
8. Samantha (live) lived in Berlin for more than two years. In fact, she (live) was living there when the Berlin wall came down.
9. If Vera (keep) keeps drinking, she (lose, eventually) will eventually lose her job.
10. The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) had virtually disappeared by the time Europeans first (arrive) arrived in the New World.
11. Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep) is sleeping.
12. It (rain) has been raining all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach.
13. Listen Donna, I don't care if you (miss) missed the bus this morning. You (be) have been late to work too many times. You are fired!
14. I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we (wake) wake up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine) is going to be shining.
15. I have not traveled much yet; however, I (visit) will have visited the Grand Canyon and San Francisco by the time I leave the United States.
16. I (see) had seen many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. The pyramids are actually quite small.
17. In the last hundred years, traveling (become) has become much easier and very comfortable. In the 19th century, it (take) took two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The trip (be) was very rough and often dangerous. Things (change) have changed a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
18. Joseph's English (improve, really) is really improving, isn't it? He (watch) has been watching American television programs and (study) has been studying his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.
19. When I (arrive) arrived home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) had prepared a beautiful candlelight dinner.
20. If you (need) need to contact me sometime next week, I (stay) am going to be staying at the Sheraton in San Francisco.
Verb Tense Final Test
Cumulative Verb Tense Review
1. When Carol (call) called last night, I (watch) was watching my favorite show on television.
2. I (work) have worked for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!
3. Sharon (love) loves to travel. She (go) goes abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.
4. Thomas is an author. He (write) writes mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) has written since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) has written seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.
5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) got to the train station, Susan (wait) had been waiting for us for more than two hours.
6. Sam (try) was trying to change a light bulb when he (slip) slipped and (fell) fell.
7. Everyday I (wake) wake up at 6 o'clock, (eat) eat breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) leave for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) got up at 6:30, (skip) skipped breakfast and (leave) left for work late because I (forget) had forgotten to set my alarm.
8. Right now, Jim (read) is reading the newspaper and Kathy (make) is making dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) were doing the same thing. She (cook) was cooking and he (read) was reading the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) will also be doing the same thing. She (prepare) will be preparing dinner and he (read) will be reading. They are very predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you (complete) will have completed your studies and (find) found a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) will not have accomplished anything. I (study, still) will still be studying and you (work) will be working in some new high paying job.
10. The students (be, usually) are usually taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (teach) are being taught by Mr. Tanzer.
11.
Jane talks on the phone.
Bob has been talking on the phone for an hour.
Mary is talking on the phone.
Who is not necessarily on the phone now? Jane
12.
I'm going to make dinner for Frank.
I'm making dinner for Judy.
I'll make dinner for Mary.
I make dinner for Ted.
I will be making dinner for Tony.
Who are you offering to make dinner for? Mary
13.
Jane left when Tim arrived.
Bob left when Tim had arrived.
Tim arrived when Mary was leaving.
John had left when Tim arrived.
After Tim arrived, Frank left.
Who did not run into Tim? John
14.
Jane is talking in class.
Bob always talks in class.
Mary is always talking in class.
Whose action bothers you? Mary
15.
Jane never left Jamestown.
Bob has never left Jamestown.
Who is still alive? Bob
16.
a. Right now, I (see) see two elephants doing tricks in the ring.
b. Right now, I (look) am looking at two elephants doing tricks in the ring.
The following pratice is my do before. It all the correct answer.
Simple Past / Past Perfect
I can't believe I (get) got that apartment. I (submit) submitted my application last week, but I didn't think I had a chance of actually getting it. When I (show) showed up to take a look around, there were at least twenty other people who (arrive) had arrived before me. Most of them (fill, already) had already filled out their applications and were already leaving. The landlord said I could still apply, so I did.
I (try) tried to fill out the form, but I couldn't answer half of the questions. They (want) wanted me to include references, but I didn't want to list my previous landlord because I (have) had had some problems with him in the past and I knew he wouldn't recommend me. I (end) ended up listing my father as a reference.
It was total luck that he (decide) decided to give me the apartment. It turns out that the landlord and my father (go) had gone to high school together. He decided that I could have the apartment before he (look) looked at my credit report. I really lucked out!
Verb Tense Exercise 12
Simple Past / Present Perfect / Past Perfect
1. When I (arrive) arrived home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) had prepared a beautiful candlelight dinner.
2. Since I began acting, I (perform) have performed in two plays, a television commercial and a TV drama. However, I (speak, never even) had never even spoken publicly before I came to Hollywood in 1985.
3. By the time I got to the office, the meeting (begin, already) had already begun without me. My boss (be) was furious with me and I (be) was fired.
4. When I (turn) turned the radio on yesterday, I (hear) heard a song that was popular when I was in high school. I (hear, not) had not heard the song in years, and it (bring) brought back some great memories.
5. Last week, I (run) ran into an ex-girlfriend of mine. We (see, not) had not seen each other in years, and both of us (change) had changed a great deal. I (enjoy) enjoyed talking to her so much that I (ask) asked her out on a date. We are getting together tonight for dinner.
6. When Jack (enter) entered the room, I (recognize, not) did not recognize him because he (lose) had lost so much weight and (grow) had grown a beard. He looked totally different!
7. The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) had virtually disappeared by the time Europeans first (arrive) arrived in the New World.
Verb Tense Exercise 13
Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous
I'm sorry I left without you last night, but I told you to meet me early because the show started at 8:00. I (try) had been trying to get tickets for that play for months, and I didn't want to miss it. By the time I finally left the coffee shop where we were supposed to meet, I (have) had had five cups of coffee and I (wait) had been waiting over an hour. I had to leave because I (arrange) had arranged to meet Kathy in front of the theater.
When I arrived at the theater, Kathy (pick, already) had already picked up the tickets and she was waiting for us near the entrance. She was really angry because she (wait) had been waiting for more than half an hour. She said she (give, almost) had almost given up and (go) gone into the theater without us.
Kathy told me you (be) had been late several times in the past and that she would not make plans with you again in the future. She mentioned that she (miss) had missed several movies because of your late arrivals. I think you owe her an apology. And in the future, I suggest you be on time!
Verb Tense Exercise 14
Present Perfect / Past Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous / Past Perfect Continuous
1. It is already 9:30 PM and I (wait) have been waiting here for over an hour. If John does not get here in the next five minutes, I am going to leave.
2. I was really angry at John yesterday. By the time he finally arrived, I (wait) had been waiting for over an hour. I almost left without him.
3. Did you hear that Ben was fired last month? He (work) had been working for that import company for more than ten years and he (work) had worked in almost every department. Nobody knew the company like he did.
4. I (see) had seen many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. The pyramids are actually quite small.
5. Sarah (climb) has climbed the Matterhorn, (sail) sailed around the world, and (go) gone on safari in Kenya. She is such an adventurous person.
6. Sarah (climb) had climbed the Matterhorn, (sail) sailed around the world and (go) gone on safari in Kenya by the time she turned twenty-five. She (experience) had experienced more by that age than most people do in their entire lives.
7. When Melanie came into the office yesterday, her eyes were red and watery. I think she (cry) had been crying.
8. I (visit) have visited so many beautiful places since I (come) came to Utah. Before moving here, I (hear, never) had never heard of Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, or Canyonlands.
Verb Tense Exercise 16
Present and Past Tenses
and Non-Continuous Verbs
1.
a. Look, I (have) have two tickets for the circus.
b. Look, I (hold) am holding two tickets for the circus.
2.
a. We (be) had been there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.
b. We (wait) had been waiting there for more than half an hour by the time the show began.
3.
a. Sam (sit) was sitting in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.
b. Sam (be) was in the seat next to me when the clown threw a bucket of water at me.
4.
a. One clown was juggling while he (balance) was balancing a glass of wine on his head.
b. One clown was juggling while he (have) had a glass of wine on his head.
5.
a. I (love) have loved the circus ever since I was a child.
b. I (go) have been going to the circus ever since I was a child.
Verb Tense Exercise 17
Present and Past Tense Review
Lars: Excuse me, which movie are you waiting for?
Tony: We (wait) are waiting for the new Stars Wars movie. In fact, we (wait) have been waiting here for more than five hours.
Lars: Five hours? When did you arrive?
Tony: We (get) got here at 6:00 o'clock this morning. More than forty people (stand, already) were already standing here waiting for tickets when we arrived.
Lars: I can't believe that! Are you serious?
Tony: Yeah, people (take) take Star Wars movies seriously. In fact, this particular showing has been sold out for over a week. We (wait, just) are just waiting in line to get a good seat in the theater.
Lars: When did you buy your tickets?
Tony: I (buy) bought them last week by phone. I (know) knew tickets would be hard to get because I (see) had seen a news interview with a group of people standing in line to get tickets. They (wait) had been waiting in line for almost a month to buy tickets for the first showing.
Lars: I don't believe that!
Tony: It's true. They (camp) camped out in front of Mann's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles for about a month because they (want) wanted to be the first people to see the movie.
Verb Tense Practice Test
Cumulative Verb Tense Review
1. You look really great! (you, work) Have you been working out at the fitness center recently?
2. A: What (you, do) were you doing when the accident occurred?
B: I (try) was trying to change a light bulb that had burnt out.
3. I (have) have had the same car for more than ten years. I'm thinking about buying a new one.
4. If it (snow) snows this weekend, we (go) will go skiing near Lake Tahoe.
5. A: What do you call people who work in libraries?
B: They (call) are called librarians.
6. I came to England six months ago. I started my economics course three months ago. When I return to Australia, I (study) will have been studying for nine months and I (be) will have been in England for exactly one year.
7. Sam (arrive) arrived in San Diego a week ago.
8. Samantha (live) lived in Berlin for more than two years. In fact, she (live) was living there when the Berlin wall came down.
9. If Vera (keep) keeps drinking, she (lose, eventually) will eventually lose her job.
10. The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture (disappear, virtually) had virtually disappeared by the time Europeans first (arrive) arrived in the New World.
11. Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep) is sleeping.
12. It (rain) has been raining all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach.
13. Listen Donna, I don't care if you (miss) missed the bus this morning. You (be) have been late to work too many times. You are fired!
14. I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we (wake) wake up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine) is going to be shining.
15. I have not traveled much yet; however, I (visit) will have visited the Grand Canyon and San Francisco by the time I leave the United States.
16. I (see) had seen many pictures of the pyramids before I went to Egypt. Pictures of the monuments are very misleading. The pyramids are actually quite small.
17. In the last hundred years, traveling (become) has become much easier and very comfortable. In the 19th century, it (take) took two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The trip (be) was very rough and often dangerous. Things (change) have changed a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
18. Joseph's English (improve, really) is really improving, isn't it? He (watch) has been watching American television programs and (study) has been studying his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.
19. When I (arrive) arrived home last night, I discovered that Jane (prepare) had prepared a beautiful candlelight dinner.
20. If you (need) need to contact me sometime next week, I (stay) am going to be staying at the Sheraton in San Francisco.
Verb Tense Final Test
Cumulative Verb Tense Review
1. When Carol (call) called last night, I (watch) was watching my favorite show on television.
2. I (work) have worked for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!
3. Sharon (love) loves to travel. She (go) goes abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.
4. Thomas is an author. He (write) writes mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) has written since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) has written seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.
5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) got to the train station, Susan (wait) had been waiting for us for more than two hours.
6. Sam (try) was trying to change a light bulb when he (slip) slipped and (fell) fell.
7. Everyday I (wake) wake up at 6 o'clock, (eat) eat breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) leave for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) got up at 6:30, (skip) skipped breakfast and (leave) left for work late because I (forget) had forgotten to set my alarm.
8. Right now, Jim (read) is reading the newspaper and Kathy (make) is making dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) were doing the same thing. She (cook) was cooking and he (read) was reading the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) will also be doing the same thing. She (prepare) will be preparing dinner and he (read) will be reading. They are very predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you (complete) will have completed your studies and (find) found a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) will not have accomplished anything. I (study, still) will still be studying and you (work) will be working in some new high paying job.
10. The students (be, usually) are usually taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (teach) are being taught by Mr. Tanzer.
11.
Jane talks on the phone.
Bob has been talking on the phone for an hour.
Mary is talking on the phone.
Who is not necessarily on the phone now? Jane
12.
I'm going to make dinner for Frank.
I'm making dinner for Judy.
I'll make dinner for Mary.
I make dinner for Ted.
I will be making dinner for Tony.
Who are you offering to make dinner for? Mary
13.
Jane left when Tim arrived.
Bob left when Tim had arrived.
Tim arrived when Mary was leaving.
John had left when Tim arrived.
After Tim arrived, Frank left.
Who did not run into Tim? John
14.
Jane is talking in class.
Bob always talks in class.
Mary is always talking in class.
Whose action bothers you? Mary
15.
Jane never left Jamestown.
Bob has never left Jamestown.
Who is still alive? Bob
16.
a. Right now, I (see) see two elephants doing tricks in the ring.
b. Right now, I (look) am looking at two elephants doing tricks in the ring.
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
speaking, listening
speaking,Because we are the aboard students, so we need speak more in the school. I often speak more with my classmate. We talk about our life,my study, my interesting. May be we have a lot of mistake in the talking , but I think we must speaking more to enhance my speaking ability.
I also go to the conversation class. I think conversation class is more useful in the study.The teacher often teach me some speaking skill.
If I have some free time ,I often listen the radio by the mobile phone.For example,a judgement is due in a case which could have major implications on how DNA records are stored in the UK's national database. This new is listen from the BBC.
In the Monday,1/12/2008, my good friend told me listen to the radio is very useful to improve my English.May be you didn't know anything when you first listen to the radio, but if you listen more, you can understand more than before.
So I often listen radio now.
I also go to the conversation class. I think conversation class is more useful in the study.The teacher often teach me some speaking skill.
If I have some free time ,I often listen the radio by the mobile phone.For example,a judgement is due in a case which could have major implications on how DNA records are stored in the UK's national database. This new is listen from the BBC.
In the Monday,1/12/2008, my good friend told me listen to the radio is very useful to improve my English.May be you didn't know anything when you first listen to the radio, but if you listen more, you can understand more than before.
So I often listen radio now.
seminar
A few days ago, I took part of two seminars.One about media, the other one about seminar. In the mdia seminar, we discuss a lot of media. Some students said TV is very useful in our life. But some people said Tv excessive violent and ponographic contents. Some student TV influence the way we think and behave, for example making us want to buy products.We can see a lot of advertisement in the TV.And a lot of young people spend a lot of time to watch TV. So in my opinion, I think watching more TV is bad for people.
In the second seminars, we discuss about new technologies such as DNA,CCTV in our life.I think the new technologies play a pivotal role in our life. It can keep society safe and stable.May be sometimes it will violate someone's privacy, but I think it has more advantage than disadvantage.
In the first seminar, I didn't know how to say, what to say. But in the second seminar, I do better than before. I don't like to do a good listener. I like to be a good speaker.
I will try my best to do well in the finally seminar in the next week.
In the second seminars, we discuss about new technologies such as DNA,CCTV in our life.I think the new technologies play a pivotal role in our life. It can keep society safe and stable.May be sometimes it will violate someone's privacy, but I think it has more advantage than disadvantage.
In the first seminar, I didn't know how to say, what to say. But in the second seminar, I do better than before. I don't like to do a good listener. I like to be a good speaker.
I will try my best to do well in the finally seminar in the next week.
Some new words
This month, I learn about seminar. Until to the 2/12/2008, I take part about two seminar. One about media, the other one about seminar. So when I have some free time, I often go to library to find some new words about these subject.
These word I collect from some book, newspaper and Internet.
1 the electromic media
2 be awash with
3 delete/eliminate/excise
4 excessive violent and pornographic contents
5 violate someone's privacy
6,biased/skewed/ unobjective
7 newsworthy
8 tarnish one's reputation
9 resent society/hold a grudge against society
10disregard
11 traumatise someone
12 track down
13 criminal tendency
14 advantages and disadvantages
15 the crime rate
16 rampant
17 villate the law
18 curb
19 commit a crime
20 up-to-the-minute
Through the seminar, we can learn a lot of new information and some words. I will keep this in the study.
These word I collect from some book, newspaper and Internet.
1 the electromic media
2 be awash with
3 delete/eliminate/excise
4 excessive violent and pornographic contents
5 violate someone's privacy
6,biased/skewed/ unobjective
7 newsworthy
8 tarnish one's reputation
9 resent society/hold a grudge against society
10disregard
11 traumatise someone
12 track down
13 criminal tendency
14 advantages and disadvantages
15 the crime rate
16 rampant
17 villate the law
18 curb
19 commit a crime
20 up-to-the-minute
Through the seminar, we can learn a lot of new information and some words. I will keep this in the study.
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Task6
I often use my mobile phone to listen radio. But they speak quickly. A lot of words didn't listen so clearly. Sometimes I feel angry about this.
Emerging economies want new role :China and the Gulf states have trillions of dollars in reserves that could help the IMF help smaller countries withstand the present turmoil. Sometimes I often listen a little. Some words I often speak I can understand some words, such as china. I think my country may help the world to solute the financial crisis.Could Obama be good news for shares? No one knows how successful the new US president Barack Obama will be in tackling the US economic recession. Maybe the new goverment will do something to develop the economic.
By recapitalising the West, China and other emerging economies can preserve their export markets by helping the world's richest economies weather the storm and prevent a drawn out recession, or even depression.
China, and emerging economies, contributed to this crisis and are suffering the consequences as their financial markets and export sectors decline. They can also help resolve it.
I am very happy to listen these news.
Emerging economies want new role :China and the Gulf states have trillions of dollars in reserves that could help the IMF help smaller countries withstand the present turmoil. Sometimes I often listen a little. Some words I often speak I can understand some words, such as china. I think my country may help the world to solute the financial crisis.Could Obama be good news for shares? No one knows how successful the new US president Barack Obama will be in tackling the US economic recession. Maybe the new goverment will do something to develop the economic.
By recapitalising the West, China and other emerging economies can preserve their export markets by helping the world's richest economies weather the storm and prevent a drawn out recession, or even depression.
China, and emerging economies, contributed to this crisis and are suffering the consequences as their financial markets and export sectors decline. They can also help resolve it.
I am very happy to listen these news.
Task5
Every week, I keep the habit of to take conversation class. Michael is very friendly teacher.I often feel happy when I in the conversation class. But I think some conversation class is too late for me to join it. This month, I go to conversation class 3 times. I remember some topic of the conversation class.
Sometimes we often play games in the conversation class.Teacher often give our some card, we use card to communication to each other,such as the teacher give someboby's name, and give some information for us. I and my partner have diffrent card. Then we go to talk with each other and to finish this game.
Last wendsday, we talk about every country how to use less of resource. I work with a girl who comes from Taiwan.
I think conversation class can improve my speaking ability.
Sometimes we often play games in the conversation class.Teacher often give our some card, we use card to communication to each other,such as the teacher give someboby's name, and give some information for us. I and my partner have diffrent card. Then we go to talk with each other and to finish this game.
Last wendsday, we talk about every country how to use less of resource. I work with a girl who comes from Taiwan.
I think conversation class can improve my speaking ability.
Task3 test
When I finish my quick placement test, I felt very disappoint. I noly correct 34 out of 60. I think verb patterns is my weak area. And phrasal verbs is also the weak area for me. I think I must to pay more attention for these.
Most of time, we didn't to use the new words, but when you study on the MA, I think it is important to learn some new words.
Some new words:
1 afflict verb [T]
e.g If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it:
It is an illness which afflicts women more than men.
2. dysfunction noun [C] a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine:
e.g There appears to be a dysfunction in the patient's respiratory system.
3 distrust noun [U] when you do not trust someone or something:
e.g The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries.
She has a (deep) distrust of journalists.
verb [T]
e.g In spite of its election success, the government is still deeply distrusted on key health and education issues.
4 renovate verb [T] to repair and improve something, especially a building:
e.g He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
5 hereditary adjective (of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and positions in society) passed from parent to a child as a right:
a hereditary disease
e.g Depression is often hereditary.
It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death.
potential adjective [before noun]possible when the necessary conditions exist:
e.g
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.
The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production.
6 potential noun [U]someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed:
e.g
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.
7prevalent adjective:existing very commonly or happening frequently:
e.g
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
8 decrepit adjective:in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
e.g
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
9recruit verb [T]:to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.
Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.
an army recruiting centre/officer
recruit noun [C]:a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front.
10fatigue noun [U]
FORMAL extreme tiredness:
e.g
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
e.g
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
Most of time, we didn't to use the new words, but when you study on the MA, I think it is important to learn some new words.
Some new words:
1 afflict verb [T]
e.g If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it:
It is an illness which afflicts women more than men.
2. dysfunction noun [C] a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine:
e.g There appears to be a dysfunction in the patient's respiratory system.
3 distrust noun [U] when you do not trust someone or something:
e.g The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries.
She has a (deep) distrust of journalists.
verb [T]
e.g In spite of its election success, the government is still deeply distrusted on key health and education issues.
4 renovate verb [T] to repair and improve something, especially a building:
e.g He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
5 hereditary adjective (of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and positions in society) passed from parent to a child as a right:
a hereditary disease
e.g Depression is often hereditary.
It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death.
potential adjective [before noun]possible when the necessary conditions exist:
e.g
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.
The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production.
6 potential noun [U]someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed:
e.g
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.
7prevalent adjective:existing very commonly or happening frequently:
e.g
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
8 decrepit adjective:in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
e.g
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
9recruit verb [T]:to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.
Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.
an army recruiting centre/officer
recruit noun [C]:a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front.
10fatigue noun [U]
FORMAL extreme tiredness:
e.g
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
e.g
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
Task2
First, I think my English is not well. In the China, I take the IELT test. I found my reading is better than other language abilities. I found my listening, pronunciation is very weak. My grammar,vocabulay and writing is better than listening. When I finished 3 months English courses, I think my listening is better than before. Although sometimes my speaking is not fluent, but I can communication to classmate easily. I can understand what they mean.
Sometimes my friend need my help beacause of my English is better than them. When I helped them, I felt very happy.
I must spend a lot of times to talk to other people, such as my friend, classmate and all people who speak English. It's very important for me to improve my pronunciation. I can through BBC radio, watching TV to enhance my listening. I often read newspaper to improve my reading. I will continue to do this. I think I can go to libray to read some grammar and vocabulary.
Finally, I think through my teacher dilek and my classmate help, my English will improve well.
Sometimes my friend need my help beacause of my English is better than them. When I helped them, I felt very happy.
I must spend a lot of times to talk to other people, such as my friend, classmate and all people who speak English. It's very important for me to improve my pronunciation. I can through BBC radio, watching TV to enhance my listening. I often read newspaper to improve my reading. I will continue to do this. I think I can go to libray to read some grammar and vocabulary.
Finally, I think through my teacher dilek and my classmate help, my English will improve well.
Friday, 7 November 2008
Task1
Hello, everyone.My name is Xianmin Yu.You can call me Min.
I come from China. I have been in London only 3 months. I lived in st ann's ROAD. It's near to the Manor house station. I often spend 20 minutes to go to school.
When I live in London, I don't the weather in the London. The weather in the London change everyday. It is very cold.
I like sport. If I have free time, I often go to play basketball. I don't like to stay in one place so long time. So I don't like to watch TV or movies. Because of my sound is not very nice, so I don't like singing too.
Now I study in the London Metrepoliton University. When I finish my English course , I continue study MA of International Financial.
I have a part-time work. When I have free time , I can go to earn some money. I think the living cost in the London is very expensive.
I like to make some good friends in the life. When we have some problems, we can help each other.
I come from China. I have been in London only 3 months. I lived in st ann's ROAD. It's near to the Manor house station. I often spend 20 minutes to go to school.
When I live in London, I don't the weather in the London. The weather in the London change everyday. It is very cold.
I like sport. If I have free time, I often go to play basketball. I don't like to stay in one place so long time. So I don't like to watch TV or movies. Because of my sound is not very nice, so I don't like singing too.
Now I study in the London Metrepoliton University. When I finish my English course , I continue study MA of International Financial.
I have a part-time work. When I have free time , I can go to earn some money. I think the living cost in the London is very expensive.
I like to make some good friends in the life. When we have some problems, we can help each other.
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
October27 Monday selfstudy
The words collocations with research
1 insurance
noun [U]
an agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc:
life/health/car/travel insurance
I'll need to take out extra car insurance for another driver.
The insurance doesn't cover you for (= include) household items.
Compare assurance at assure (PROTECT).
2 inflation
noun [U]
a general, continuous increase in prices:
high/low inflation
the rate of inflation
Your salary will be increased in line with the 3% inflation expected this autumn.
3 accommodation
noun [U] MAINLY UK
a place to live, work, stay, etc. in:
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live).
We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight.
4 bursary
noun [C] UK
a sum of money given to a person by an organization, such as a university, to pay for them to study
5 allowance
noun [C]
1 money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing:
The perks of the job include a company pension scheme and a generous travel allowance.
I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents.
The word I don't know
1 flexible (ABLE TO BEND) Hide phonetics
adjective
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:
Rubber is a flexible substance.
Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily).
2 struggle (EFFORT) Hide phonetics
verb [I]
1 to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:
[+ to infinitive] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake.
3 allocate
verb [T]
to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, for them to use in a particular way:
The government is allocating £10 million for health education.
[+ two objects] As project leader, you will have to allocate people jobs/allocate jobs to people.
It is not the job of the investigating committee to allocate blame for the disaster/to allocate blame to individuals.
4 incentive
noun [C or U]
something which encourages a person to do something:
Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
[+ to infinitive] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.
Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.
5 tenant
noun [C]
a person who pays rent for the use of land or a building
The words collocation purpose
1 respond
verb [I]
1 to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:
[+ speech] To every question, he responded "I don't know."
I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.
He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.
How did she respond to the news?
[+ that] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.
The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes.
2 participate
verb [I]
to take part in or become involved in an activity:
She never participates in any of our discussions, does she?
3 provision
verb [T] FORMAL
to supply with food and other necessary things
4
annotate
verb [T] FORMAL
to add a brief explanation or opinion to a text or drawing:
Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
5 association (GROUP)
group noun [C]
a group of people who are united in a single organization for a particular purpose:
The Football Association
The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising.
The words collocation aims
1 promote
verb [T]
to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something:
Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.
The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.
Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.
It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health.
2 agenda
noun [C]
1 a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:
There were several important items on the agenda.
The question of security is high on the agenda for this afternoon's meeting.
3 undertake (DO)
verb [T] undertook, undertaken SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:
Students are required to undertake simple experiments.
4 enable
verb [T]
to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:
[+ to infinitive] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
5 benchmark
noun [C]
a level of quality which can be used as a standard when comparing other things:
Her outstanding performances set a new benchmark for singers throughout the world.
phrasal verbs
1 set sth out (DETAILS)
phrasal verb [M] (FORMAL set sth forth)
to give the details of something or to explain it, especially in writing, in a clear, organized way:
The management board has set out its goals/plans/proposals for the coming year.
2 carry sth out
phrasal verb [M]
to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do:
Nigel is carrying out research on early Christian art.
The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her.
Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.
It is hoped that the kidnappers will not carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
3 make up for sth
phrasal verb
to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good:
No amount of money can make up for the death of a child.
This year's good harvest will make up for last year's bad one.
4 point of no return
noun [S]
the stage at which it is no longer possible to stop what you are doing and when its effects cannot now be avoided or prevented:
Russia, he said, had reached the point of no return on the road to reform and had to go forward.
Scientists fear that global warming has gone beyond the point of no return.
[+ ing form of verb] He bought me dinner to make up for being so late the day before.
Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions.
Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment.
5 expand on sth
phrasal verb
to give more details about something you have said or written:
She mentioned a few ideas, but she didn't expand on them.
1 insurance
noun [U]
an agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc:
life/health/car/travel insurance
I'll need to take out extra car insurance for another driver.
The insurance doesn't cover you for (= include) household items.
Compare assurance at assure (PROTECT).
2 inflation
noun [U]
a general, continuous increase in prices:
high/low inflation
the rate of inflation
Your salary will be increased in line with the 3% inflation expected this autumn.
3 accommodation
noun [U] MAINLY UK
a place to live, work, stay, etc. in:
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live).
We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight.
4 bursary
noun [C] UK
a sum of money given to a person by an organization, such as a university, to pay for them to study
5 allowance
noun [C]
1 money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing:
The perks of the job include a company pension scheme and a generous travel allowance.
I couldn't have managed at college if I hadn't had an allowance from my parents.
The word I don't know
1 flexible (ABLE TO BEND) Hide phonetics
adjective
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:
Rubber is a flexible substance.
Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily).
2 struggle (EFFORT) Hide phonetics
verb [I]
1 to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something:
[+ to infinitive] The dog had been struggling to get free of the wire noose.
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in the lake.
3 allocate
verb [T]
to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, for them to use in a particular way:
The government is allocating £10 million for health education.
[+ two objects] As project leader, you will have to allocate people jobs/allocate jobs to people.
It is not the job of the investigating committee to allocate blame for the disaster/to allocate blame to individuals.
4 incentive
noun [C or U]
something which encourages a person to do something:
Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.
[+ to infinitive] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.
Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.
5 tenant
noun [C]
a person who pays rent for the use of land or a building
The words collocation purpose
1 respond
verb [I]
1 to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done:
[+ speech] To every question, he responded "I don't know."
I asked her what the time was, but she didn't respond.
He responded by marching off and slamming the door behind him.
How did she respond to the news?
[+ that] When the tax office wrote to me demanding unpaid income tax, I responded that I had been working abroad since 1998.
The police respond to emergencies (= arrive and are ready to deal with emergencies) in just a few minutes.
2 participate
verb [I]
to take part in or become involved in an activity:
She never participates in any of our discussions, does she?
3 provision
verb [T] FORMAL
to supply with food and other necessary things
4
annotate
verb [T] FORMAL
to add a brief explanation or opinion to a text or drawing:
Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
5 association (GROUP)
group noun [C]
a group of people who are united in a single organization for a particular purpose:
The Football Association
The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising.
The words collocation aims
1 promote
verb [T]
to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something:
Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.
The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.
Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.
It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health.
2 agenda
noun [C]
1 a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting:
There were several important items on the agenda.
The question of security is high on the agenda for this afternoon's meeting.
3 undertake (DO)
verb [T] undertook, undertaken SLIGHTLY FORMAL
to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:
Students are required to undertake simple experiments.
4 enable
verb [T]
to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible:
[+ to infinitive] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
5 benchmark
noun [C]
a level of quality which can be used as a standard when comparing other things:
Her outstanding performances set a new benchmark for singers throughout the world.
phrasal verbs
1 set sth out (DETAILS)
phrasal verb [M] (FORMAL set sth forth)
to give the details of something or to explain it, especially in writing, in a clear, organized way:
The management board has set out its goals/plans/proposals for the coming year.
2 carry sth out
phrasal verb [M]
to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do:
Nigel is carrying out research on early Christian art.
The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her.
Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.
It is hoped that the kidnappers will not carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
3 make up for sth
phrasal verb
to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good:
No amount of money can make up for the death of a child.
This year's good harvest will make up for last year's bad one.
4 point of no return
noun [S]
the stage at which it is no longer possible to stop what you are doing and when its effects cannot now be avoided or prevented:
Russia, he said, had reached the point of no return on the road to reform and had to go forward.
Scientists fear that global warming has gone beyond the point of no return.
[+ ing form of verb] He bought me dinner to make up for being so late the day before.
Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions.
Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment.
5 expand on sth
phrasal verb
to give more details about something you have said or written:
She mentioned a few ideas, but she didn't expand on them.
Friday, 5 September 2008
sep3self-study
Today,we learn a lot of knowledge of food. I think I like most of food,but I don't like cooking. In the China, Fast food, both Chinese and western, has several advantages. In the first place, fast food, as is characterized by its name, is fast. The food is always ready and fresh, waiting for its customers. This saves people's precious time, and consequently goes well with the life in modern society.Secondly, it is very convenient.As we know,fast food restaurants are much the same as cafeterias.Customers may feel tree to help themselves to any variety provided and eat to their hearts' content.Thirdly, fast food restaurants are environmentally comfortable. Clean dishes, shiny tables, decent service and ligh music all stimulate people's appetite to eat more. Sometimes,fast food also has its disadvantages such as lack of nutrition, dull taste. I think most people agree with fast food, it tends to grow more rapidly.
New words:
1 unanimous adjective If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:
e.g
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season.
2 aspiration noun [C usually plural; U] something that you hope to achieve:
e.g
I've never had any political aspirations.
It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.
3 ailment noun [C] an illness:
e.g
Treat minor ailments yourself.
4 constraint noun [C] something which controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits:
e.g The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.
Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff.
[U] FORMAL unnatural behaviour which is sometimes the result of forcing yourself to act in a particular way:
e.g
She tried to appear friendly, but her constraint was obvious.
5 apprehensive adjective feeling anxious about something that you are going to do:
e.g
I'm a bit apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.
I've invited a lot of people to the party, but I'm a bit apprehensive that no one will come.
New words:
1 unanimous adjective If a group of people are unanimous, they all agree about one particular matter or vote the same way, and if a decision or judgment is unanimous, it is formed or supported by everyone in a group:
e.g
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty after a short deliberation.
After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
The new format has unanimous support and could be introduced next season.
2 aspiration noun [C usually plural; U] something that you hope to achieve:
e.g
I've never had any political aspirations.
It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.
3 ailment noun [C] an illness:
e.g
Treat minor ailments yourself.
4 constraint noun [C] something which controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits:
e.g The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.
Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff.
[U] FORMAL unnatural behaviour which is sometimes the result of forcing yourself to act in a particular way:
e.g
She tried to appear friendly, but her constraint was obvious.
5 apprehensive adjective feeling anxious about something that you are going to do:
e.g
I'm a bit apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting.
I've invited a lot of people to the party, but I'm a bit apprehensive that no one will come.
sep2 self-study
Today, the world is open.So the Globalization is the trend in the world.Bill clinton says,"Globalization is not something we can hold off or turn off. It is the economic equivalent of a force of nature-like wind or water." Kofi Annan says, "Arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity."
From the internet,Globalization has some advantage.Globalization can increased free trade between nations
Globalization can increased liquidity of capital allowing investors in developed nations to invest in developing nations. Corporations have greater flexibility to operate across borders. Global mass media ties the world together
Increased flow of communications allows vital information to be shared between individuals and corporations around the world.Greater ease and speed of transportation for goods and people. And the Globalization also have some disadvantage,such as Increased flow of skilled and non-skilled jobs from developed to developing nations as corporations seek out the cheapest labor or increased likelihood of economic disruptions in one nation affecting all nations.
Geneally speaking, I think globalization has more advantage than disadvantage.
New words:
1 afflict verb [T]
e.g If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it:
It is an illness which afflicts women more than men.
2. dysfunction noun [C] a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine:
e.g There appears to be a dysfunction in the patient's respiratory system.
3 distrust noun [U] when you do not trust someone or something:
e.g The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries.
She has a (deep) distrust of journalists.
verb [T]
e.g In spite of its election success, the government is still deeply distrusted on key health and education issues.
4 renovate verb [T] to repair and improve something, especially a building:
e.g He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
5 hereditary adjective (of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and positions in society) passed from parent to a child as a right:
a hereditary disease
e.g Depression is often hereditary.
It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death.
From the internet,Globalization has some advantage.Globalization can increased free trade between nations
Globalization can increased liquidity of capital allowing investors in developed nations to invest in developing nations. Corporations have greater flexibility to operate across borders. Global mass media ties the world together
Increased flow of communications allows vital information to be shared between individuals and corporations around the world.Greater ease and speed of transportation for goods and people. And the Globalization also have some disadvantage,such as Increased flow of skilled and non-skilled jobs from developed to developing nations as corporations seek out the cheapest labor or increased likelihood of economic disruptions in one nation affecting all nations.
Geneally speaking, I think globalization has more advantage than disadvantage.
New words:
1 afflict verb [T]
e.g If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it:
It is an illness which afflicts women more than men.
2. dysfunction noun [C] a problem or fault in a part of the body or a machine:
e.g There appears to be a dysfunction in the patient's respiratory system.
3 distrust noun [U] when you do not trust someone or something:
e.g The two groups have existed in a state of mutual distrust for centuries.
She has a (deep) distrust of journalists.
verb [T]
e.g In spite of its election success, the government is still deeply distrusted on key health and education issues.
4 renovate verb [T] to repair and improve something, especially a building:
e.g He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
5 hereditary adjective (of characteristics or diseases) passed from the genes of a parent to a child, or (of titles and positions in society) passed from parent to a child as a right:
a hereditary disease
e.g Depression is often hereditary.
It is a hereditary title, so Mark Howard will become Sir Mark Howard on his father's death.
sep1 self-study
Today I read a lot of news, many of these news of sports. I like playing basketball, so I like the NBA, especially with the Rockets. Because there has Chinese player Yao Ming in there. I would also like to listened some news.This news is an international, for example, Russia is fair with other countries. But a lot of things I did was not very clear, I think I must improve my listening.
Today,I also read a newspaper.When I watched it,I found I can leart a lot of knowledge from it.
Do you know the cheeky mean? If I didn't read newspaper,I think I didn't know it.The cheeky often used in two ways.The first way is in a quite serious manner to mean someone is being rude or disrespectful.And the second way is much more playful.
From the newspaper,I can learn some useful speaking in the daily life.For example,Will you please try to find out for what time the train arrives. The maximun weight allowance is 60 kilos per traveler,excluding hard luffage.And so on.
The newpaper including a lot of information when you look it. It can improving your English reading ability.It also can increase your acknowledge.
In the London, I often go to China Town to catch newspaper of Chinese.I can read Chinese newpaper to find some information for my motherland.
The newspaper is good!
EW WORDS
1potential adjective [before noun]possible when the necessary conditions exist:
e.g
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.
The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production.
potential noun [U]someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed:
e.g
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.
2prevalent adjective:existing very commonly or happening frequently:
e.g
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
3 decrepit adjective:in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
e.g
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
4recruit verb [T]:to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.
Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.
an army recruiting centre/officer
recruit noun [C]:a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front.
5fatigue noun [U]
FORMAL extreme tiredness:
e.g
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
e.g
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
Today,I also read a newspaper.When I watched it,I found I can leart a lot of knowledge from it.
Do you know the cheeky mean? If I didn't read newspaper,I think I didn't know it.The cheeky often used in two ways.The first way is in a quite serious manner to mean someone is being rude or disrespectful.And the second way is much more playful.
From the newspaper,I can learn some useful speaking in the daily life.For example,Will you please try to find out for what time the train arrives. The maximun weight allowance is 60 kilos per traveler,excluding hard luffage.And so on.
The newpaper including a lot of information when you look it. It can improving your English reading ability.It also can increase your acknowledge.
In the London, I often go to China Town to catch newspaper of Chinese.I can read Chinese newpaper to find some information for my motherland.
The newspaper is good!
EW WORDS
1potential adjective [before noun]possible when the necessary conditions exist:
e.g
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.
Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.
The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production.
potential noun [U]someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed:
e.g
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.
2prevalent adjective:existing very commonly or happening frequently:
e.g
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
3 decrepit adjective:in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
e.g
Most of the buildings were old and decrepit.
A decrepit old man sat on a park bench.
4recruit verb [T]:to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.
Even young boys are now being recruited into the army.
an army recruiting centre/officer
recruit noun [C]:a new member of an organization, especially the army:
e.g
Raw recruits (= completely new soldiers) were trained for six months and then sent to the war front.
5fatigue noun [U]
FORMAL extreme tiredness:
e.g
She was suffering from fatigue and a stress-related illness.
SPECIALIZED weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:
e.g
The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
See also compassion fatigue.
Friday, 22 August 2008
AUG 21 Selfstudy
How to write a essay:
Features of academic style:
1 Formal.
2 Succinct.
3 Precise,
4 Supported.Objective/impersonal/indirect
5 Measured/cautious
Introduction writing
One of the most difficult aspects of writing is deciding what to include in the first paragraph. After all, your first paragraph will set the tone for the remainder of your essay and what's important is that you try to create a positive impression for the reader. Knowing how to write a good introduction, then, is a key element of a successful assignment
Conclusion writing
Together with introductions, conclusions frame texts. They give the reader a sense of 'completion'. Without a satisfactory conclusion, the reader would be left with the feeling that the text hasn't really been finished. Conclusions should also leave the reader feeling that the aims of the writer have been achieved. They should not, therefore, try to introduce any new or unrelated ideas into the main text.
Topic sentences
Most paragraphs have a key sentence which introduces the central focus of the paragraph. This is usually referred to as the topic sentence. Most, but not all topic sentences come at the beginning of a paragraph. The paragraph should then go on to provide evidence to support the central thesis/statement/claim/ belief contained in the topic sentence. Evidence can be provided by referring to others' work (see section on referencing for advice about how to do this), or by giving examples, key facts or statistics.
If you want more information for how to writing comlete essays,may be you can visit some site on the following:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/myskills/skills/writing/default.asp.
http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb062/unit4/wr or 02 x/page 02.htm
http://www.essex.ac.uk/myskills/skills/referencing/referencingSkills.asp
http://cla.univ-fcomte.fr/english/paragraph/index.html
Today,I in the libray to found some information of how to write letter. I finished the letter.
Features of academic style:
1 Formal.
2 Succinct.
3 Precise,
4 Supported.Objective/impersonal/indirect
5 Measured/cautious
Introduction writing
One of the most difficult aspects of writing is deciding what to include in the first paragraph. After all, your first paragraph will set the tone for the remainder of your essay and what's important is that you try to create a positive impression for the reader. Knowing how to write a good introduction, then, is a key element of a successful assignment
Conclusion writing
Together with introductions, conclusions frame texts. They give the reader a sense of 'completion'. Without a satisfactory conclusion, the reader would be left with the feeling that the text hasn't really been finished. Conclusions should also leave the reader feeling that the aims of the writer have been achieved. They should not, therefore, try to introduce any new or unrelated ideas into the main text.
Topic sentences
Most paragraphs have a key sentence which introduces the central focus of the paragraph. This is usually referred to as the topic sentence. Most, but not all topic sentences come at the beginning of a paragraph. The paragraph should then go on to provide evidence to support the central thesis/statement/claim/ belief contained in the topic sentence. Evidence can be provided by referring to others' work (see section on referencing for advice about how to do this), or by giving examples, key facts or statistics.
If you want more information for how to writing comlete essays,may be you can visit some site on the following:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/myskills/skills/writing/default.asp.
http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm
http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb062/unit4/wr or 02 x/page 02.htm
http://www.essex.ac.uk/myskills/skills/referencing/referencingSkills.asp
http://cla.univ-fcomte.fr/english/paragraph/index.html
Today,I in the libray to found some information of how to write letter. I finished the letter.
AUG 20 Selfstudy
In the class, I learn some new words. It is very useful in the writing and in the daily life.
small----tiny hungry------starving hot-----boiling tasty-----delicious big-----enormous/huge/giant funy-----hilarious
dirty-----filthy any----- furious interesting-----fascinating tired-----exhausted
These word can also use with very and absolutely together.
e.g I was very angry. I was absolutely furious. In the class, teacher give our some questions, such as which fascinating place you visited. In the London, I stayed in here only for one month. I only visit London Bridge, Buckingham Palace. I think if I have free time, I would gone to some famous place to visit.
Throught the UK quiz, I know a lot of new knowledge of UK. UK's population is between 50-60 million. Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. In the UK quiz, I understood some new place in the UK. such as River Thames, Cardiff and so on.
I also know some colloquial word in the UK.
a quid----1pound a fag------a ciaarette a cuppa-----a cup of tea a loo------a toilet plonk-----cheap wine a kip----- a(short)sleep a brolly------an umbrella a telly-----a television set
In the UK, I have a lot of problems,such as culture shock, communication, unemployment, homesickness and so on.But when I stuied in the London one month.I think these problems can be solved. I like challenges and I'll work hard to fulfill my ambition
Through the first eaxm. I knew I would study hard.I think I'll have a bright future in the UK.
In the conversation, we talked about how to point the way. We can use some words to point the way. such as on next to, inside, on the top, and so on.I think speaking is very important to any people.
small----tiny hungry------starving hot-----boiling tasty-----delicious big-----enormous/huge/giant funy-----hilarious
dirty-----filthy any----- furious interesting-----fascinating tired-----exhausted
These word can also use with very and absolutely together.
e.g I was very angry. I was absolutely furious. In the class, teacher give our some questions, such as which fascinating place you visited. In the London, I stayed in here only for one month. I only visit London Bridge, Buckingham Palace. I think if I have free time, I would gone to some famous place to visit.
Throught the UK quiz, I know a lot of new knowledge of UK. UK's population is between 50-60 million. Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK. In the UK quiz, I understood some new place in the UK. such as River Thames, Cardiff and so on.
I also know some colloquial word in the UK.
a quid----1pound a fag------a ciaarette a cuppa-----a cup of tea a loo------a toilet plonk-----cheap wine a kip----- a(short)sleep a brolly------an umbrella a telly-----a television set
In the UK, I have a lot of problems,such as culture shock, communication, unemployment, homesickness and so on.But when I stuied in the London one month.I think these problems can be solved. I like challenges and I'll work hard to fulfill my ambition
Through the first eaxm. I knew I would study hard.I think I'll have a bright future in the UK.
In the conversation, we talked about how to point the way. We can use some words to point the way. such as on next to, inside, on the top, and so on.I think speaking is very important to any people.
AUG 19 Selfstudy
Today, in the library,I learned some new words.
New words;
motivation:a reason or the knowledge of a reason for doing something.
revenue:income that a goverment receives as tax or that is earned by a company
heritage:obiects and customs which are passed down over many years within a family or nation
proliferation:the same as the diffuse
authorities:the power or right to control and command
e.g
Some teachers think giving students motivation to learn is even more important than giving them knowledge.
Most governments in the world depend heavily on their tax revenue to function properly.
Globalisation is seriously threatening the cultural heritage of many third-world countries.
The proliferation of pollution throughout the world is indeed a very worrying issue.
Whether this project will be funded by the goverment should be decided by the authorities.
in contemporary society a vast amount of traumatise someone law-abiding citizens law enforcement agencies be brought to justice non-renewable resources
Read Newspaper:
The title of essay was olympics ceremony just awesome. A lot of people give their views to the Beijing olympics ceremony. Someone said, "The opening ceremony was simply brilliant, without doubt the best ever, and I doubt it would ever be matched by any nation. And some people against to the olympics ceremony. They said,"the amount of money spent on this overhyped nonsense is obscene. A total utter waster of good money which could have been wised more wisely on the less fortunate people of China.
New words;
motivation:a reason or the knowledge of a reason for doing something.
revenue:income that a goverment receives as tax or that is earned by a company
heritage:obiects and customs which are passed down over many years within a family or nation
proliferation:the same as the diffuse
authorities:the power or right to control and command
e.g
Some teachers think giving students motivation to learn is even more important than giving them knowledge.
Most governments in the world depend heavily on their tax revenue to function properly.
Globalisation is seriously threatening the cultural heritage of many third-world countries.
The proliferation of pollution throughout the world is indeed a very worrying issue.
Whether this project will be funded by the goverment should be decided by the authorities.
in contemporary society a vast amount of traumatise someone law-abiding citizens law enforcement agencies be brought to justice non-renewable resources
Read Newspaper:
The title of essay was olympics ceremony just awesome. A lot of people give their views to the Beijing olympics ceremony. Someone said, "The opening ceremony was simply brilliant, without doubt the best ever, and I doubt it would ever be matched by any nation. And some people against to the olympics ceremony. They said,"the amount of money spent on this overhyped nonsense is obscene. A total utter waster of good money which could have been wised more wisely on the less fortunate people of China.
AUG 18 Selfstudy
In the classes ,the book five three theories that try to explain the cause of criminal behaviour.
1 GENETIC CAUSES. Human behaviour can be linked to an individual's genes.
EBVURIBNENT. A person's surroundings influence their behaviour
3 Early anti-social behaviour in childhood often leads to a future of criminal behaviour
2 CHOICE. Crime is a career decision. If there are more benefits than risks, do it. But if there are more risks than benefits, don't do it .
In the Internet, I can see a lot of essay about what link to the crime. I choose some paragraph from the Internet.
Some unfavorable character traits can be hereditary. Time -honored proverbs abound in this regard. They aptly illustrate how conventional wisdom acknowledges that some characteristic human behaviors are due to genetic impulses and may be beyond voluntary control
Some scientists fail to recognize that the environment an individual grows up in plays a much more pivotal role in the molding or undoing of one's behavioral tendency. Adolescents who have been reared in crime-ridden neighborhoods are much more prone to crime than their safe-neighborhood counterparts, even if their parents do not have any criminal record.
Adpting to new circumstances necessitates added effort and seeking fresh external recognition requires certain adjustment from within, which necessarily creates psychological strain. For another, change may mean time wasted and money squandered if it is not well-thought-out.
The paragraph above is very magnificent.I must read them in the following day, and use them in the article.
Some new words:
break the law commit a crime accomplice hold a grudge against society imprison someone law-abiding citizens track down criminal tendency heinous crime flagibious crime
1 GENETIC CAUSES. Human behaviour can be linked to an individual's genes.
EBVURIBNENT. A person's surroundings influence their behaviour
3 Early anti-social behaviour in childhood often leads to a future of criminal behaviour
2 CHOICE. Crime is a career decision. If there are more benefits than risks, do it. But if there are more risks than benefits, don't do it .
In the Internet, I can see a lot of essay about what link to the crime. I choose some paragraph from the Internet.
Some unfavorable character traits can be hereditary. Time -honored proverbs abound in this regard. They aptly illustrate how conventional wisdom acknowledges that some characteristic human behaviors are due to genetic impulses and may be beyond voluntary control
Some scientists fail to recognize that the environment an individual grows up in plays a much more pivotal role in the molding or undoing of one's behavioral tendency. Adolescents who have been reared in crime-ridden neighborhoods are much more prone to crime than their safe-neighborhood counterparts, even if their parents do not have any criminal record.
Adpting to new circumstances necessitates added effort and seeking fresh external recognition requires certain adjustment from within, which necessarily creates psychological strain. For another, change may mean time wasted and money squandered if it is not well-thought-out.
The paragraph above is very magnificent.I must read them in the following day, and use them in the article.
Some new words:
break the law commit a crime accomplice hold a grudge against society imprison someone law-abiding citizens track down criminal tendency heinous crime flagibious crime
Friday, 1 August 2008
Homesick
This is my first leave my home to the far place to study.So I often feel homesick.When the sun is fall every day,I often go to the park which is the nearest park from my home.I sit in the lawn.In the park, a lot of people play with their family.Some people play football,Some people talk with the other peoples.I felt alone.
Friday, 25 July 2008
HELLO
Hello,everyone!my name is yu xianmin .I come from China.I am study in the London metropolitan university.I hope to make a lot friend in here. If you like to make friend to me, you can give me your information in this blog!
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