Fotobabble week 6

Listening report week 6

Kids’ reading scores jump

1. Main idea – Kids' reading skills are more and more improved.
2. Tone – Informative and Optimistic.
3. Organization – 2) One side of a controversy or issue is presented.
4. Summary –Teachers from Rhode Island is trying to improve their kids reading skills. The results came out really good. Over 8 months they improved 29 %. They encouraged teachers throughout the country to work hard to improve the students' problems.  
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1)This video is really interesting.2) I chose this video because I also have problems with reading.

Reading report week 6

Apple: Apps need 'explicit approval' before collecting user contacts

1. Main idea – Apple requires customers permissions to gather their information.
2. Audience – Anyone that interested in Apple and their privacy.
3. Purpose – To provide some important information about Apple apps' owners and review some Apple privacy terms with other famous other apps , such as Twitter and Path.
4. Fact/opinion – Apple on Wednesday said it will start requiring mobile apps to get explicit permission from iPhone and iPad owners before the apps collect and store information about users' personal contacts.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1I'm a fan of Apple  2) It's really interesting. It doesn't  relate to any events that I have experienced in my life.

In class reading report test

1. Main idea –More job opportunities for Greeks in South Africa.
2. Audience – Everyone interested in some problems that Greeks faced and some solutions for it.There are available jobs in South Africa for Greeks to help out their country.
3. Purpose – To encourage Greeks and show some reports that they can find jobs from other countries(specific is South Africa) to help out their country situation.
4. Fact/opinion – Up to 50,000 Greeks live in South Africa, according to the Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg. Community organizations have told CNN that they are receiving more job applications from electricians and artists desperate to escape the tough economic conditions in Greece.

In class listening report test

1.  Main idea –Economy crisis hit Greece and it's results.
2. Tone – Sad, serious.The reporter sounded like it.
3. Organization – 2) One side of a controversy or issue is presented.
4. Summary –Economy crashes led lots of middle-class Greeks into poverty. A lot of people lined up for food. Greeks are finding a way to get themselves out of debts. Citizens still believe that they can survive through this crisis.   

My second essay's second draft

Khiem Huynh

00909909

2/7/2012

Sleeping Stages

An average person spends 8 hours to sleep every day, which means I have to spend 8*365*70= 204400 hours in bed, calculated as 1/3 of my life time sleeping. (Let imagine I only live until 70). So why don’t we learn more about sleeping? Sleeping, which refreshes you mentally and physically, is really important. To know more about sleeping, lots of scientists and many groups of people have studied this simple activity to understand more about our needed action. Basically, sleeping has two primary phases: NREM (Non-rapid eye movement) and REM (Rapid eye movement).

In NREM phase, there are actually three stages. Most of your sleeping occurs in this phase. Before getting into a deep sleep, people have to go through the first stage, during which light sleep occurs. People can be woken up easily in this stage by things such as sudden actions with loud noises or unexpected temperature drops. Throughout this period some muscles are uncontrollable. Some males or females have experienced this type of action before, during which they may accidentally raise their hands or kick their legs up. I usually kick my left leg up before I get into the second stage.

Fifty percent of your sleeping time is in this second stage. During this term, your eyes stop moving around. Your heart rate and breathing are maintained as normal, but your body temperature slowly drops down. One article explains, “You become disengaged to your surroundings” (Stibich, 2009). People suggest setting your room temperature before you get into this stage. In my opinion, setting the temperature about twenty degrees Celsius or sixty nine degrees Fahrenheit is the best for your sleep. Of course, you also can adjust the temperature a little bit higher or lower to fit in your conditions. The more comfortable the temperature is, the more you get into a deeper sleep.

In the final stage of NREM sleep, you are no longer in the light sleep stage. People will have some trouble waking you up during this period of time. Unlike in the second stage, your blood pressure drops and you breathe slowly. Even your muscles get less tense and are more likely to relax. Most of your energy that you wasted during the day will be restored in this stage. Your hormones are released to help your development. You may feel confused and irritated for a few minutes if someone wakes you up during your deep sleep. People will feel rejuvenated and refreshed the next day if they have a good deep sleep.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, the REM phase “first occurs about 90 minutes after falling asleep and recurs about every 90 minutes, getting longer later in the night” (n.d.). You may also dream in this phase, which is why I call this the "Dreaming Phase”. My mom told me that people who have colored dreams are more artistic and more likely to involved in artistic work. Also, in this period of time your eyes move and your muscles become motionless. The REM phase provides energy to your body and brain.

Finally, sleeping is very important because it is an action that takes place every day in our lifes. To understand the critical factors of how each sleeping period affects the body, people should know more about the stages of sleeping. Not just to understand the process of sleeping; you should read more facts to help you have better sleep habits.

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References

Stibich, Mark. "The Stages of Sleep - Sleep Cycles – Sleeps Phases." Longevity, Anti-Aging, and You -        ​Advice for a Long, Healthy Life. The New York Times Company, 24 Jan. 2009. Web. 05 Feb.​2012. <http://longevity.about.com/od/sleep/a/sleep_stages.htm>.

"What Happens When You Sleep?" National Sleep Foundation. n.d. Web. 05 Feb. 2012.      ​            ​            ​<http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/how-sleep-works/what-happens-when-you-sleep>.

Fotobbable week 5

Listening Report week 5

CNN Comedy: Comic uses sign language

1. Main idea –Adam Hills suggested people should use sign language in comedy.
2. Tone – Happy and persuasive.
3. Organization – 2) One side of a controversy or issue is presented.
4. Summary – Based on your answer for question 3, explain further. Adam Hill presented some of examples in sign language in many country. He suggested comedian to use more sign language in comedy. Then he kind of out of story about his foot, missing in a shark attack.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) This article interested me 2)Pretty informative about some samples of sign language. It doesn't  relate to any events that I have experienced in my life.

 

Reading Report week 5

Why We Need a New Definition of ‘PC’

1. Main idea –A new way to define 'PC'
2. Audience – Everyone that interested in technology. 
3. Purpose – To point out some new point of views about 'PC'.
4. Fact/opinion –It's time to update our perceptions about a decades-old device that's evolving more rapidly than ever.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I'm curious about the title 2) This article is really interesting. I'm planning on buying a new laptop, so this article kinds of affecting me.

My second essay's first draft

Khiem Huynh

00909909

2/7/2012

Sleeping Stages

Sleeping, which refreshes you mentally and physically, is really important. To know more about sleeping, lots of scientists and many groups of people have studied this simple activity to understand more about our needed action. Basically, sleeping has two primary phases: NREM (Non-rapid eye movement) and REM (Rapid eye movement).

In NREM phase, there are actually three stages. Most of your sleeping occurs in this phase. Before getting into deep sleep, people have to go through the first stage, during which light sleep occurs. People can be woken up easily in this stage by things such as sudden actions with loud noises or unexpected temperature drops. Throughout this period some muscles are uncontrollable. Some males or females have experienced this type of action before, during which they may accidentally raise their hands or kick their legs up. I usually kick my left leg up before I get into the second stage.

Fifty percent of your sleeping time is in this second stage. During this term, your eyes stop moving around. Your heart rate and breathing are maintained as normal, but your body temperature slowly drops down. One article explains, “You become disengaged to your surroundings” (Mark Stibich, 2009). People suggest setting your room temperature before you get into this stage. In my opinion, setting the temperature about twenty degrees Celsius or sixty nine degrees Fahrenheit is the best for your sleep. Of course, you also can adjust the temperature a little bit higher or lower to fit in your conditions. The more comfortable the temperature is, the more you get into deeper sleep.

In the final stage of NREM sleep, you are no longer in the light sleep stage. People will have some trouble waking you up during this period of time. Unlike in the second stage, your blood pressure drops and you breathe slowly. Even your muscles get less tense and are more likely to relax. Most of your energy that you wasted during the day will be restored in this stage. Your hormones are released to help your development. You may feel confused and irritated for a few minutes if someone wakes you up during your deep sleep. People will feel rejuvenated and refreshed the next day if they have a good deep sleep.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, the REM phase “first occurs about 90 minutes after falling asleep and recurs about every 90 minutes, getting longer later in the night” (n.d.). You may also dream in this phase, which is why I call this "Dreaming Phase”. My mom told me that people have colored dreams are more artistic and more likely to involved in artistic work. Also, in this period of time your eyes move and your muscles become motionless. REM phase provides energy to your body and brain.

Finally, sleeping is very important because it is an action that takes place every day in our life. To understand the critical factors of how each sleeping period affects the body, people should know more about the stages of sleeping. Not just to understand the process of sleeping, you should read more facts to help you have better sleep habits.

​ 

References

Stibich, Mark. "The Stages of Sleep - Sleep Cycles – Sleeps Phases." Longevity, Anti-Aging, and You -        ​Advice for a Long, Healthy Life. The New York Times Company, 24 Jan. 2009. Web. 05 Feb.​2012. <http://longevity.about.com/od/sleep/a/sleep_stages.htm>.

"What Happens When You Sleep?" National Sleep Foundation. n.d. Web. 05 Feb. 2012.      ​            ​            ​<http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/how-sleep-works/what-happens-when-you-sleep>.

 

Fotobabble week 4

Listening report week 4

Spaceship house on a volcano

1. Main idea – Visiting a volcano house in the California desert.
2. Tone – Informative and Soft.
3. Organization –  3) There is no controversy in the report; something is described or talked about.
4. Summary –The house is in mid way between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The house was built on top of a volcano. The house has view from everything directions. The house was approximated about 1600-1800 feet square. The house also constructed around the fireplace.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I was impressed by the title  2) The story is really interesting. it's a really funny place to build a house. It doesn't relate to any events that I have experienced in my life.

 

Reading report week 4

5 Keys to a Killer Presentation 

1. Main idea –Tips for everyone to be successful in their presentations
2. Audience – Anyone who wants to improve their speeches.
3. Purpose –To help out anyone who want to give a great presentation
4. Fact/opinion – "Just remember these five things and you'll knock 'em dead every time: 1) Know your audience; 2) have a compelling story; 3) tell that story succinctly; 4) tell it with the confidence that comes from practice; and 5) don't rely on bells and whistles."
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I want to to give better presentation  2) Really helpful. I gave a few presentations the past few days. I want my next presentations will be better .