Week 08 - 2

Nowadays, as the development of technology, in some classes the books are replaced by the laptops, because it is more convenient and eco-friendly. However, I do not think it is a good idea. Firstly, laptops have negative impacts on people’s eyes. An increasing number of children have a poor eye condition in China because of the spread of electronics such as iPad, cell phone and computer. People may suffer from eyestrain after staring at a screen for too long, which may damage eyes. On the other hand, if using laptops is allowed in class, it may influence the learning environment. To be more specific, some students who have low-self-control may be distracted by some other things in the Internet, such as games, video and so on. Besides, if one student play computer games in the class, other students may be attracted and join them. These may post threat to students’ study and are disrespect to teachers. Therefore, from my perspective, it is better for students to use the traditional books to study rather than laptops.

Week 08 - 1

According to the international Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the number of international students was 0.8 million in 1975 and it increased almost five-fold to 3.7 million in 2009 in the world. With the development of
globalization, an increasing number of students intended to study abroad in
China. I think the international student must face barrier to the language.
Although the schools in China provided English class since primary school, even
kindergarten, the average English level is not high. I think the most important
reason is the students lack communication with native speakers. On the other
hand, the English teachers are not native speakers, so sometimes their means of
expression have a lack of naturalness. In addition, schools don’t have the
environment of learning English, because the students just speak English in
class. In this case, the students can’t receive the comprehensive English
education. Therefore, after they came to another country to study, it must be
very difficult for them in term of communication. From my perspective, the
foreign universities should offer some language classes for international
students to improve their language skills before entering universities.

Week 07 - 2

I am the only child in my family. My mother is very strict with me. She thinks the academic achievement is not important and she just wants me to become an independent and competent child; however, my father spoils me, but not overindulge. He almost meet all the things I want. When I decided to go abroad to study, my father disagreed in the beginning, but my mother gave me full support and persuaded my father. My mother has no job, so she felt bored after I left home to Canada. She bought a lot of flower feeds online and planted them in our garden. They boom successfully and my mother cuts some to put in the vases. She feeds some freshwater fishes which fished by my father and some tropical fish in fish tank. My mother also bought a lot of cooking machines to make special dishes and she goes to yoga class every afternoon. If it is sunny, she takes her two little dogs to the garden with her friends. I always laugh at my mother that she lives like an old people and it is very rich.

Week 07 - 1

Duoduo

Duoduo is my little dog. It is five years old and it has accompanied with me for almost four years. I bought it in Chongqing which is located in west-south of China. It is a poodle with champagne hair. Duoduo is so smart. If you have something it wants in your hand, it would sit on the ground and put one of his paws on your hand. It means that it wants to shake hands with you and shows its love in order to beg you give the things it wants. It always brings our families happiness. My mom is a enthusiast of poodle. After I came to Canada, my father always busy at work, so my mother said she feel bored and bought another mini poodle with chocolate hair named Qiuqiu. She always recommends poodle if someone wants to have a dog. One of my mother’s friends bought a poodle with grey hair last month. She thinks it is so pretty and she plans to buy a third one. I afraid that after I graduated from university and go back home my house will become a “Poodle Paradise.”

Week 06 - 2

Gulang Island

Gulang Island is situated in the southwest of Xiamen in China. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in my country. In summer holiday, it is a preferable place for graduates. I have been there for several times because I always accompanied with my father to Xiamen for business. There are some breathtaking sites in this island, such as Shuzhuang Garden and Sunlight Rock. Tourists feel peaceful there because of no car and tall buildings can be seen there. In addition, there are a lot of European buildings can be found there. In this island, the piano museum expressed me most. It exhibits more than 70 precious and priceless pianos. There is a largest organ museum in the world. Therefore, this island is regarded as the “music island” by Chinese. You can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea but also take a walk on the alley. On the alley, there are a lot of cafe and snack bar. Traveler can appreciate the local food and have a rest to drink a cup of coffee.

Week 06 - 1

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

Huangshan is one of major tourist destinations in China. It is located in the South of Anhui province. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. In Chinese history, there are a lot of poems and painting about Huangshan. There are a lot of precious and endangered species in the mountain and the mineral resources is very rich. Huangshan is famous for Strange Pine, Absurd Stone, Hot Spring and Cloud Sea. There are different sceneries of Huangshan in different seasons. In winter, the mountain is covered by snow, while in summer, the flowers are bloom successfully. If you are lucky, you can see the sunrise in the mountain, which is extremely breathtaking. A large number of photographers live in the tent and wait for several days to catch the pleasant scenery.

Week 05 - 2

The legend of 1900

The legend of 1900 is a Italian movie, starring Tim Roth. It is recomposed by textual composition of Alessandro Baricco <<1900: Monologue>>. This movie talked about a infancy was abandoned in the ship “Virginian” and it was found by a worker, Danny. Because it happened in 1900, so Danny named this baby “1900”. 1900 was a talent of piano, but he never get off the ship. His friend Max convinced that if he got off the ship, he would get honor and money; however, he refused and said he doesn't admire the life in the land. 1900 was attracted by a girl, but finally the girl got off the ship. He hesitated to follow the girl, but finally he didn't. The plot depressed me most is the competition between 1900 and another pianist. After 1900 played the piano, he put a cigarette to the string and the cigarette lit. It was so exciting and awesome. I am pond of this movie very much.

Week 05 - 1

A little girl born with a gift

Emily Bear, a thirteen-year-old girl, is an American composer and pianist. Quincy Jones, who was the producer of some Michael Jackson's albums, is her teacher. When she was two years old, her grandmother found the musical potential of Emily Bear, so grandmother sent her to the music school. Emily Bear didn't make her grandmother disappointed and she made a great achievement. She started to compose when she was three years old. When she was six years old, she played at the White House for President George W. Bush. She is the talent of music and is considered as “ the second Mozart”. One of her compositions, “Q”, is my favorite one. She is good at combining the classic music with jazz music, which makes her compositions unique and special. I am surprised that such a little girl have this artistic talent. I am the fan of this little girl. I desire to have opportunities to watch her on-the-spot performances in the future.

Emily Bear - Diversity Medley - 47th Montreux Jazz Festival

Week 04 - 2

Love is the origin of hate

Maleficent used to be a powerful and outgoing fairy until she meets a man and falls in love with him eventually. Harm is the origin of evil. The poor man is so eager to stand out and own the power that he betrays Maleficent. The king of the kingdom wants the life of Maleficent, although the man do not kill her, he brings a pair of wing of Maleficent. After Maleficent wakes up, she feels painful and the love and believe are broken. She becomes dark and evil. She curses the man's daughter will never wake up unless she gets a true love kiss. After getting along with the girl, she finds that the girl is too adorable to let  Maleficent forget the pain. She tries to change the incantation but it doesn't work.

In my opinion, Maleficent is a bad guy but with conscious. She is noble and beautiful but adorable and kind. In some traditional books, kindness is kindness, kind people are born with kindness; evil is evil, bad people are born with evil. But most of the evils have reasons, and a chief reason is harm. For example, a large number of the murderers experienced abusing when they were young. They are kind before they feel the spite of the world.

Week 04 - 1

Alice in wonderland

Through the movie, Mad Hatter asks Alice many times for a question “Why is a raven like a writing desk?”. Actually, I do not know why until I saw a comment yesterday. The answer is "no reasons". Last time Alice went to wonderland, she told Mad Hatter that she loved him. He asked why, and she said "because raven like a writing desk". When he asked the reason, she said nothing at that time. During the second time Alice comes into wonderland, she forgets she has said these words and thinks is a dream. Mad Hatter is sad and disappointed because he thinks she will miss the old days. Finally he said "I know you will forget me".

Mad Hatter is the most special person who gives Alice all the things and asks for nothing. The world is boring and bland, only that guy can bring you all the surprise and exciting. He helps her get over all the difficulties; he is brave and wise; he tries his best to protect her; he is satisfied easily only after she said "I think I will miss you".

You are the poison.

The eyes of Mad Hatter is telling story, please be quiet and listen.

Week 03 - 2

British Museum

Last summer holiday, I went to England with my relatives to visit my aunt, who is the sister of my mother. After several day of travelling, I think the British Museum is the most interesting place in England. British Museum located next to the Bedford Square. This museum has a lot of divided sectors to showcase different cultures. The one impressed me most is the culture of Egyptian mummy. It seems like everyone have interested in the mummies, because there was a long queue await. I learned the origin and development of culture of mummy. There are a lot of exhibitions are used to introduce the culture of mummy, such as pictures, documents and even real mummies. If you want to know a particular object more comprehensive, you can rent an electric device, which is like a mobile. You can put the numbers which show on the label of objects, you can hear more details of it. I am so disappointed that the mummy disappeared.

Week 03 - 1

Vancouver Public Library

     Vancouver public library is a free-of-charge public library, which is located on West Georgia Street in downtown of Vancouver. People can use their identifications of address to register the library card, people can use it to borrow the books and use the free WI-FI. The library serves all people equally only if the readers wash their hands in order to keep the books clean. There are several services are offered for the readers. It is very convenient that here are printers are provided in this library, you can use it by inserting coins. On top of printers, you also can use the computers to look up information for free. It seems like thousands of books in the library I guess, you can find the book whatever you want. I like this library so much, I think it is a comfortable and quiet place to study, which stimulates that I go to there for study with my classmates every day after class.

Week 02 - 2

My favorite flower

     My favorite flower is tulip. Netherlands is famous of tulip and it has a reputation as a cultivation center for the tulip. Tulip in Netherlands is the finest in the world because of the suitable climate. I am very eager to enjoy the sight of tulip in Netherlands; however, there are a lot of tulip exhibitions and shows are held in China annually. I went Shanghai Flower Port last year and appreciated the tulip with my parents. A lot of parks in Canada have tulips, such as Stanley Park, Elizabeth Queen Park and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Tulips have many colors like white, red, pink, purple and so on. I like white and pink most. My mother also love tulip very much. In the garden of my house, my mother tries to plant the yellow tulip, I hope it can bloom next spring.

Week 02 - 1

Bakery Full

Bakery Full is my favorite bakery in my hometown, and I often go there with my friends enjoy the dessert and share our happiness.

Bakery Full is very famous and welcomed. It has three branch stores in my hometown. The first store was located in Tunxi Old Street, which is a famous scenic spot in my hometown, so it attracts a lot of tourists. At first, I went to the bakery by chance just because it is nearby my home; however, I have almost been fascinated by the pleasant environment and the yummy cakes immediately. This bakery is known as the rainbow cakes, but durian cake, macaron and fruit mini tart are also delicious. I like rainbow cake and vanilla mousse cake in particular. The waiting stuffs are very friendly and the service is perfect. If you are lucky, you can watch someone play guitar. It is an awesome place to relax and make appointment.

Week 01 - 2

Dinesty Restaurant

Dinesty Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant on Robson Street. I like it so much and went to there for several times. Dinesty Restaurant is well known for its steamed pork dumpling, which is so tasty and juicy. There are a lot of famous Chinese cuisines there, such as Beijing duck,  Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, Sliced pork with pancake wrap and so on. Compared with other Chinese restaurant in Vancouver, the Chinese food in Dinesty is authentic. The food in there is of a good quality and well prepared. The kitchen of Dinesty is open, so you can watch how cookers make the dished and what the material they used. The waiting staff is always friendly and polite. Dinesty is situated near my residence, so it is very convenient for me to invite my friends and classmates to enjoy the food. The only disadvantage is that if you go to the restaurant after 5:30 pm, you have to wait for a long time.

Week 01 - 1

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 

     Last week, I went to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with my friend who came from Calgary. It is one of the famous scenic spots in Vancouver. Although the park is very close to my residence, I worried about losing way. When I visited the website of the park, I was so surprised that there were free shuttles which can take us to the park. The park has thousands of trees and several pools, so the environment in the park is awesome. Another interesting thing is that the travel in this park is like an exploration. There are passport stamps at six locations in the park. If you have stamped all the passports, you can get the "I MADE IT" certificate. Of the attractions of Vancouver I have visited, I like Capilano Suspension Bridge Park the best, because it not only has the beautiful view but also has the motivation for visitors to exploit it.