Fotobabble week 3 Spring II

Listening Report week 3 Spring II

Thousands of trees planted to test climate change

1. Main idea – To test climate changes, researchers planted thousand of trees.
2. Tone –Informative and curious. Because he still don't know what the results are.
3. Organization – 2) One side of a controversy or issue is presented.
4. Summary – Researchers planted thousand of trees to test climate changes. Many trees are planted in Eastern Europe and even California. The result will be out soon in another 50 or 100 year depends on the species when it's fully grown.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I want to know how the climate would changed in the future. But I don't think a have an answer yet.

 

Reading report week 3 Spring II

How Your Brain Is Like Manhattan

1. Main idea – Researchers found out how our brain's grid system look like Manhattan.
2. Audience – The author intended people who interested in our brain system, and maybe doctors or someone who work in this field. Because it's interesting to know how our brains' maps look like.
3. Purpose – To Inform and give out their opinions. There were a lot of information.
4. Fact/opinion – "The answer may be that in a highly organized grid system with consistent rules, a genetic blueprint doesn't have to describe every detail of the final product, he says"
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1)I want to know more about my brain. Because maybe knowing more about my brain can help me improve my memory.

 

Free essay week 2

Turtle vs. Tortoise.

Cultural report week 1

Khiem Huynh

           Jean  Rene

           Saqer

Some interesting culture facts about Egyptians

The first thing we should know, before discover how Egyptians manage their time to celebrate or interact with others, is the time zone of Egypt. Egypt is +2 hours GMT. In common, appointments and confirmations are necessary when you need to appoint with someone or to make a reservation during business hours. Time managements are big deals to them. So let’s find out how different between your country and Egypt.

The Egyptians celebrate many important events and festivals in Cairo throughout the year. Those big days are one of the main attractions to tourist all over the world. According to Majed (Egyptian, Advanced II), Egyptians celebrate three big holidays a year, known as: Ramadan (The holiday that refrain Muslims from food, drink, and physical activities during day time), Hajj, and the October 6^th (The day to tribute Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat). Couples from over the worlds find out that Egypt is a wonder place to celebrate their weddings .One article said, people would like to have outdoor weddings in Egypt. And, the best times to celebrate outdoor weddings are during winter.

            Beside holidays, Majed also mentioned that people are usually on time, but not most of the time. Buses and planes, trains are not leaving on time, plus people are usually late for events. He also said people usually say “Hi” and walk away if they don’t really know you. But if the person really knows you, he or she will continue the conversation maybe up to twenty minutes or more. About greeting, Sam Welbeck (a London resident who moved to Cairo) had an interesting experience at Cairo. Sam was amazed how man greets each other with kisses.

Another article from Ehow also mentioned that while talking to each other, Egyptians have faith in eye contact because it’s presented truth and honesty. Moving back to how time effect Egyptians’ life, Majed informed that it usually takes them between one to one and a half hour to eat and talk with each other during meals’ time. Discussions during meals’ time are really important not only in Egypt but also other cultures too.  

Egyptians have an ancient but interesting culture. Those interesting facts demonstrate a picture of what a beautiful Egypt looks like. How people communicate and celebrate holidays are also helpful for visitors or people who want to know more about this active country, especially in Cairo.

References

Majed (Advance II, ELC student at ODU).

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/egypt-country-profile.html

http://islam.about.com/od/ramadan/f/ramadanintro.htm

http://www.history.co.uk/this-day-in-history/October-06.html;jsessionid=825C1118A7CAFFB2BCFE5BCB4B77FA26

http://www.expatarrivals.com/article/interview-with-sam-welbeck-from-london-to-cairo

http://www.ehow.com/about_5372172_open-air-wedding-locations-egypt.html

http://www.ehow.com/info_8429758_different-kinds-ways-greet-people.html

Fotobabble Week 2 Spring II

Listening report week 2 spring II

Urban environments may change bird songs

1. Main idea –Bird songs may be changed by the urban surroundings.
2. Tone – Informative and Serious. Because we may effect bird songs and their lifestyles.
3. Organization – How is the news story organized?  2) One side of a controversy or issue is presented.
4. Summary – Based on your answer for question 3, explain further. The problem is studied. The study about how the urban environment effects bird songs. Scientists found out that birds that live near urban surroundings have higher pitch and more narrow. Scientists are still researching that can birds in urban area find their love with their new "songs".
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1)I want to know how urban area effect bird songs.

 

Reading report week 2 spring II

Is the New iPad Screen Too Good for the Web?

1. Main idea – Websites are still not compatible with the new Ipad's resolutions.
2. Audience – Any one that interested in Ipad and web developers. The article mainly discuss about setting a new goal for websites with higher standars.
3. Purpose – To inform and give some ideas about websites' standards running on the new Ipad. Based on the article.
4. Fact/opinion – "This may involve more bandwidth and storage costs, and the programming work required to keep track of different image sizes and deliver them to the right screens."
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I'm interested in the new Ipad. I want to know more how the new Ipad runs on websites.

Lim's idea

Main ideas: the importance of communications

An old man was picking his pears. There was a little boy and he took a basket of pears without asking. When he took the basket back, he was tripped over by a rock. Some others kids nearby helped him pick up the pears falling out of the basket. The little boy gave a few pears to some other kids to thank them. The old man noticed that one of his baskets was gone, at that time, those kids walked by him with his pears on their hands. The old man thought those kids stole his pears.

Compare and Contrast Essay

Khiem Huynh

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March 18 2012

Compare and contrast essay (Jamie’s topic).

Fast food industry in the United States is very competitive. McDonald and Burger King are two illustrations for the American’s fast food. People are still arguing about which one is better. McDonald and Burger King have some similar points but not entirely.

            They serve “fast” burgers and fries. Not only McDonald but also Burger King has their restaurants all over the United States. Both of their services are really good, their policy is serving fast and good tasted food, especially burgers. Most of McDonald’s restaurants are really nice and clean, so are Burger King’s.

Beside these familiar points, McDonald’s burgers and Burger King’s burgers are slightly different. Most of Burger King’s foods are more expensive than McDonald’s foods, because the qualities of Burger King’s burgers are better than McDonald’s. The word “qualities” here means the patties are thicker and tastier. But McDonald’s restaurants have playgrounds for kids.

McDonald and Burger King both have their specialties. Each one has their own advantages and disadvantages. But they both serve tasty burgers and fries. That’s the reason why the fast food industry in America is very willing to oppose. Beside Burger King, McDonald still has other competitors such as: Wendy’s, Five Guys and many more.

My free essay week 1 (My topic)

Khiem Huynh

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March 18 2012

How can we remember things!

Information is stored in our brain every day. But, most people don’t know how we can remember all the information that they had received. Based on eHow contributor-Sophie Johnson’s article “How do people remember things”,   remembering our information is now informed.

Before saving data into our head, the data has to be noticed. Ones usually notice their objects by seeing, hearing or feeling. For example, if you listen to your teacher, you will figure it out what was she or he talking about by the end of the lecture. This process called short- term memory. The data will be transferred to long-term memory if your brain, especially you think the data is needed or important. Sophie presented that “Neural connections get stronger as the information comes in and is linked to emotions. Neurons are nerve cells and a pattern of connections between them forms a memory” (Johnson, 2009). “Memory forth” will recollect all the memories whenever you need to use them, like during your physic exams.

Recognition is one of the ways that your data will be recalled. Recognition is re-mentioning your information by visualizing. For instance, you will recognize some of your friends from long time ago if you meet them again. Another technique to remember things is relearning, a way to recapture what you have learned by reading, listening or learning them a second time. Recognition and relearning are two common methods to remember stuff. Beside these two, he or she will remember their objects by using a method named recall. Your information will be recalled, using some small details to recapture what you have kept in mind, whenever you find any clues that involve with the information that you have stored.

Remembering information is what people do every day. To help ourselves remember things better, we should know how the information is kept in our brain and find more effective ways to improve our memories.

Reference

Johnson, Sophie. "How Do People Remember Things?" EHow. Demand Media, 30 Apr. 2009. Web. 18 Mar. 2012. <http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4965683_people-remember-things.html>.

Fotobabble 1 Spring II

Listening report 1 Spring II

Excitement and lines for new iPad

1. Main idea –Tech expert Katie Linendoll talks about the new Ipad.
2. Tone – Exciting. She seems happy and excited in the video.
3. Organization – 3)
4. Summary – Based on your answer for question 3, explain further.  Katie had a one week experience with the new Ipad. She suggested people that spend a lot of time with their Ipad to upgrade. The new Ipad has some new features: Retina display, 5 MP rear camera, 4G LTE capability, A5X processor and hotspot capability.
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: 1) I'm interested inn the new Ipad. Because it's an awesome tablet.

 

Reading report week 1 Spring II

Fish And Spices Top List of Imported Foods That Make Us Sick

1. Main idea –Imported fish and spices are more frequently to make us feel not good.
2. Audience – Everyone concern about their health. The article show us that why imported fish and spices make us sick.
3. Purpose – To inform and persuade people to be more careful when they go grocery shopping. because those imported fish and spices can harm you.
4. Fact/opinion – "Consumers should approach safety the way they always have," says Gould
5. Your opinion – Answer one of the following questions: I want to know more about imported fish and spices.