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Curse of the Golden Flower

2007-05-14T15:25:00.000-07:00

First I watched this in a computer from a CD that was brought by a friend from China . It isn't exactly a feel-good movie, I thought. It's hard to describe what this film does, without spoiling the movie and that structure is it's strength. Suffice to say, this is a very exhuberant movie, but not a realistic movie, a movie where direction and production are the extreme stars in the field of Chinese movies. And that is also "Curse of the golden flower"'s weakness. Moviegoers are used to seeing the full spectrum of a movie; varied scenery and ambiance, multiple stories, realistic characters, a realistic society portrait, and so on. Certainly, this movie has strong characters, but like the imperial court setting, they are puppets, that said , the degree in which I'm interested in this movie is medium, it means it's not bad and not good.

summary writing of take-away food

2007-05-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

The excerpt from the article from Japanese Hirrosaki university shows us that take-away food may damage our eyes.

Even though the article's writer didn't offer enough evidence to prove this 100%, its exact persuasive conclusion about the experiment of rats that were fed differently, the study came to the conclusion that overtaking MSG could cause damage to the eyes.

Scientists told us at the end of the newsletter that MSG is usually used in Chinese take-away food. In order to prevent damaging our eyes, don't eat take-away food too often.

The unswers about Earth Hours

2007-04-02T01:59:00.000-07:00

What is this?

Two days ago I atempted to look up from the Oxford dictionary what the Earth hour means, but there was no entr with it. I thought I may find it on the Internet. The answer was as follows:

The Earth Hour is a publicity slogan that makes you aware taht everybody should take part in an action which makes you to turn off you home lights just for one hour at 7:30pm on 31March 2007, in order to decrease global warming.

my thought about state electoral system

2007-03-26T16:46:00.000-07:00

In my memory the China electoral system, even thou the lowest level, is still more serious than here. From this pictures I can see the electoral process is so informal. It looks like some exhibition, if you don't look carefully, it is hard to discover that is a voting station, but if you read some of the electoral brochures, they show you in a simple way what the parties want to achieve for the local community, the benefits taht they will bring to the residents. But often they are only promises!

the answer again

2007-03-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

At last I eventually found out this country's name, it 's COLOMBIA .The answer to your question the answer may be too late, the name Colombia has its origin, that is its name comes from the great explorer Christopher Columbus, the person who discovered the Americas. So from Colombus we get Colombia!

the last guessing

2007-03-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

Depending on all of clues I have a solution: that country would be URUGUAY. The reasons are as follow :

1 Rosa 's brother can speak English and Spanish very well, a most of the pictures were taken in a coastal area of the country .

2 Rosa said that the country is located either in the centre or the south of the south American continent.

about multiculture

2007-03-26T04:36:00.000-07:00

I have firstly known the "Harmony Day" one year ago，that time cant let me really understand to it, because i come from a different society system country, you couldn’t think difference in positive or negative way in my option the explanation which the Harmony is sole of any culture any country but just little difference. China is a nominal lot of nations country which the primary is the Han nationality, its culture characteristic followed of traditional Confucian culture that is important to this big country from 2000 years up to now ,then formed Chinese only can assimilation foreign culture but cant permit take place traditional things or refuse be assimilation by oversees ,it is acted by most of Chinese on contemporary, so Chinese's Harmony meaning is narrow .

Australia was a colony of Britain 200 years ago, British culture deeply has taken root here , however half of century recently more and more oversees immigrations come here to exploit it, the change of population's construction leads to naissance multicultural ,the other way ,let us analyze characteristic about English, I looked up dictionary, English came from Latin English vocabulary always continually increases, so English is multiral language, multicultural is real compatible.

Correcting my unswer

2007-03-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

Thank Rosa's clues, I read some information on Columbus landfall and voyage in order to get rid of plenty of useless information, so I got a conclusion that the country must be American and at the same time it must be some coastal city in the south of North American (USA).

I think that exercises of this kind of photo collage can help us improve our independant reading skills and collecting and arranging information skills, if there is enough time and it is possible, we should do more in the future.

Unswering questions

2007-03-12T16:19:00.000-07:00

Harmony Day is a special Australia only owned celebration, that began in 1999. It occurs on 21st March each year and celebrates Australia 's success as a diverse society united by a common set of values.
In my opinion ever since 1945 more than six million people have arrived here, they come from at least 100 countries and languages , that has hugely increased the Australia population which has created Australia's particular culture --multicultural. Harmony day was born based on it. Equality, freedom and democracy are motifs of Harmony day .

Kogarah will hold the following activities on Harmony day:
Harmony day morning tea and information stall will be held at our community centre on 21Th march .
There will be various activities for staff and students at
St GeorgeTAFE .
The Bambino's Kindergarten will have classroom activities with a harmony day focus.

Guessing

2007-03-12T13:32:00.000-07:00

For a start , I think the climate which is shown by the photos tells me they were taken in some country from central or south Africa because all of the northen half earth of Africa would still be in the winter. The scenes in the photos show thet none of them could have been taken in the northern hemisphere, because February is still winter in the northern half of the world. Secondly, I can assume they must have been taken in some costal country of central or south Africa through analysing clothing the people wear , the country is situated along the Indian ocean or south Atlantic ocean coastal line below the Equator . I can see black children on the photos and white people, so I reached a conclusion, these photos were taken in South Africa.

Put together with two lists improving English way

2007-03-12T02:29:00.000-07:00

LISTENING
1. Listen to the radio inside the kitchen.2. Listen to the radio in the car.3. Watch T.V. after dinner for about 20 minutes4. Watch the news every night.5. You can listen to the radio when you cook.6. Listen to the TV when you do your housework.7. You can watch TV with teletext.8. You can watch children's shows.9. You can watch DVDs and read the subtitles in English.10. You can listen to some songs when you do your homework.11. Listen to people on the street.12. You can go to the church to listen to the Pastor talk about Day by Day with God.

SPEAKING
13. You can talk on the telephone.14. You can phone trades people when things need to be fixed.15. You can phone the real estate agent if you need anything to be fixed.16. You can talk with your family.17. You can talk with your friends.18. You can talk about the weather.19. You can talk about your countries.20. You can talk about your family.21. You can talk about TV programs.22. You can talk about movies you've seen.23. You can talk about your life in your country of origin.24. You can ask for directions.25. You can give directions.26. You can go to church and talk with different people.27. Speak at home for least 2 hours .(English of course).
28. You can speak in the shop with the sales assistant.
29. You can talk to the waiter at a restaurant when you order your food.
30. You can ask the waiter about how the food is cooked.
31. You can talk about recipes with your friends.
32. You can leave message on a phone answering machine.
adding
We can talk to teacher and parents in our children school.
We can talk to the neighbour.
Practice English when you home as much as you can.
Try to talk the right way of some word which you can't pronoun right.
Hang out with some Friends who speak English and try to talk with them.
We can talk with our children at home .
Always remember speak English with your friends even though he know your mother tongue.
W hen you want to say sth but you don't know how to say it must asking it and then making correctly impression.
Talking in the mirror at home .
When you are angry try to speck not your language
Talking online with Western people.
Sometimes we can have a excursion with different friend

READING
33. Read the newspaper when you travel in a train.34. Read the newspaper on the bus.35. You can read the ads (specials, cars, etc) in your local newspaper.36. You can read novels.37. You can read poetry.38. You can read teletext when watching TV.39. You can read the subtitles on SBS movies.40. You can read the subtitles when you go to see a foreign movie.41. You can read subtitles when watching DVDs at home.42. You can read magazines.43. You can read the information on food packets.44. Read recipes in our class blog.45. Read recipes in magazines46. Read cook books.47. Read instructions on electrical appliances.48. Read instruction for your medicine.49. Read the doctor’s prescriptions.50. Read the signs on the streets.51. Read the signs in a shop.52. Read the labels in clothes.53. Read newspapers or magazines when you while for a doctor’s appointment.54. Help your children with homework.55. Read and write the e-mails in the computer every day.56. You can go to the library to read novels.57. You can read every day about current events in the newspaper.58. You can go on the Internet and read about many things.59. You can read about popular pop stars.60. You can read about important people.
Adding
We can study with our children.
Go to English class regularly.
We can read simple English book from library.
Reading children books.

WRITING
61.You can write recipes.You can write a note to your teacher.62. You can write about your day in your diary.63. You can write letters to your friends or family.64. You can write a form.65. You can write a letter applying for a job.66. You can write E-mails.67. You can write in the computer.68. You can write your shopping list and check the spelling in the shop.69. You can write postcards.70. You can write invitations.71. You can write birthday cards.73. You can write sympathy cards.
Adding
Finish every homework which teacher has given.
Try to use the knowlege that teacher taught in the class in the everyday life if possible.
Try to keep studying English everyday.
You can learn English in the pub ,but i think it is better if you learn in TAFE because the best teachers are there.
Working as a volunteer in community centre.
Teach Chinese to local people.
In my opinion, it is not difficult for people who want to practise English outside the classroom if they want to. Also, there are a lot of ways to do that. I prefer to watch English programs on TV. It is good to improve my listening.
write some interesting things on the Internet.
The most important thing is to use English as often as you can. You would be a native speaker in a few days
Sometimes we can go on an excursion with different friends.
Sometimes we can invite our neighbours home for a cup of tea and speak English with them.
Everyday we can study English and we can talk in English every time everywhere.
We can talk on the phone to make an appointment with the doctor.

I have an idea that you can study different courses in TAFE, the course called OUTREACH. In outreach, they have computer course, first aid, childcare, community services,etc.There you can learn different subject, different words, different English texts in different contexts.

Helping teachers in a school.
Working in an age care center.
Building your own business
Go to the library to read some English books.
Go to join a club, become a member. There are a lot of old men in the club, you could talk to the men and drink beer together. It is a good way to improve your speaking.
we first study with Certificate in Spoken and Written English book wish to improved our English
You can invite some classmates or friends who speak English very well to your home to have a party.ANNIE
You can make an appointment with the electrician on the phone because technical workers speak very fast
You can watch English films or 'DVD' and read the subtitles in English at the same time. You could watch one scenery times and repeat the pronunciation.
You must review new words everyday
we must correct your class notes after class
we must insist on having a chat with a native speaker
You can make an interview by MSN messenger in English
Going to church.
When you wait for a train you can talk with local people.
very new word can be repeated 12 times .
listen to the some short radio talk program and record it, then repeat that for a few times until you understand it.
every day you can watch your own language news first, then watch the English news. That will help you to understand what people say.
Every day you should repeat 10 new words.
You can marry western people if you are single. This is an easy way to learn English very quickly.
I think to learn English is not easy for us, because we are adults. If you are children, maybe you learn English quickly. Everyone has different ways to study English, that's up to you. But now I think everyone needs to do everything for yourself,that is good for us and that is very important.Don't get help when you go to the doctor. Don't go with your husband or a friend who speaks English, go by yourself.
This is my suggestion:IF someone sells something on the phone or shop, you can talk to them
We can decide to have a big English party. All different levels of English persons together, we talk about ourselves, ask questions to each other, etc
I like reading stories to my son using English
I like to go to church and talk with western people for a short time. I like having chats with people from my church.
We try learning in different ways. For example we can borrow a study book from the library.
I can have an interview to apply for my Australian citizenship.
In my thought when you are learning English only one way will be selected that is industrious and mad .After class we must be learning 7 hours everyday at least.
Edited by author 03-05-2007 07:26 PM 81. You can take your dictionary every seconds. When you find some new words which you don't know the meaning, you could use your dictionary to know these words. For example: some new words on the advertisement board, etc.

Comparing differences between the Pylon Lookout and the Harbour Bridge

2007-03-07T02:47:00.000-08:00

The Pylon lookout genera admission was divided three sort of degree depend on age :

Just over 13 years (inclusive 13 years) : $9
8 years until 12 years : $3.5
children ( 7years and under ) :free

The harbour bridge standard Rates are divided into four sort of different prices :

Adult : $169---$189( day or night ) $249 ( twilight ) 295$ ( exclusive down )
Child : $100---$125 ( day or night ) $185 ( twilight ) 195$ (exclusive down)

Comparison:

1 The Pylon lookout and Harbour Bridge have a big different in price. More than $200 Australian dollars in some cases.

2 The standard of classifying is different too: the Pylon lookout depends on age and the Harbour Bridge depends on the period of day. The other thing is that the Harbour bridge only has two sorts of Adult and Child in price. Howerer the Pylon lookout has three kinds of prices.

Harbin temperature

2007-03-06T13:15:00.000-08:00

Harbin , which is at the same latitude as Montreal, is terrible for its really chilly winter and winter temperatures as low as --38℃ have been recorded . Bring more clothes than you think you 'll need, so that you can have many layers to protect you from the extreme cold weather of Harbin.

classmate's photos

2007-03-01T21:11:00.000-08:00

When you see theses pictures could you guess them, where they were taken , here is in Australia ,we are learning English at the TAFE , our classmates 99% come form China , only one comes form Turkey . We are enjoying to learn everyday.

Compare the story in picture

2007-03-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

In the 1950's the bikini revolutionary obtained membership of Aussie Cozzie family , just several piece of bathers ,they are showing over 90% of body , however after 10's , "nude beaches " appeared in the new way , extremely shocking ,only 10 years , people like come back to the remote antiquity time ,really come from nature and go to nature ?

I don't know
http://togs-picture-tour.php/

Unswer quistions about Safety at the beach

2007-02-26T14:53:00.000-08:00

1 Do you know all the signs? If not,

Some of sign I know :No jump , No swimming, A crocodile has been sighted in this area please .take care, Shark alarm, caution ----watch for unexpected waves.

some of signs I have just know it today.

2. Which ones are new to you?

The see-saw for children to play on, this is a new for me .I 'm not sure , if seesaw sign shouldn't be putted at the Beach.

3 Do we have all these signs in Sydney?

yes , we have all these signs in Sydney.

4 Do they have all these signs in your country of origin?

accept the crocodile sign I have never seen, there are a lot of other signs in China , the shark sign is usually appeared in south China.

My hometown

2007-02-26T01:37:00.000-08:00

My hometown-qingdao is located eastern on the China map , she is next to the Yellow sea and
opposite yellow sea abut Korean and Japan . As word-known tourist resort qingdao own very well mouth-watered historical and multicultural background.The compiling 2008 Olympic sailing boat item will be hold here ,without any doubt she will become the most charming coastal city in China.

She has many beautiful sites for visitors. For example, at May 4th Square, you can wortch a big red torch right on the coastline. Measuring 30 meters high, it represents the striving spirit of the city. There are a lot of seagulls flying in the sky. Seagulls are the best friends of the residents of Qingdao. You feel relaxed and happy at the sight of these lovely seagulls flying over the blue seawater. You can also go to Zhan Qiao Pier. When you walk along the pier, you feel the sea breeze. If you can afford the time, you can take a long ride to Laoshan, a mountain to the east of Qingdao. There you can enjoy a splendid view of the blue sea and the green mountains mingled together. Apart from these famous sites for visitors, Qingdao has many places to play too. Zhongshan Park is one of the places local residents go to see the wild animals and to play in the amusement park. There, we can enjoy a ride on a “train” or ride bumper cars, corsair, etc. Or if you like fish, you can go to Qingdao's underwater world. You can see a great number of different fishes in the ocean through glass windows. It's so interesting and fun! If you want to swim, there are several wonderful beaches in Qingdao. You can either lie on the beach to have a nice sunbath or you can swim in the ocean like a fish. If you want to have more fun, each year, there are a great many festivals in Qingdao like “Qingdao International Beer Festival”, “Qingdao Fashion Week”, “Qingdao Ocean Festival”, and “the International Festival of Sand Beach Culture”. At “Qingdao International Beer Festival”, you can drink a lot of different kinds of beer. The Festival is not only a fun time for beer lovers, but also an important festival for every resident in Qingdao.
In the end, I want to say I love my hometown-Qingdao.

The unswer quistions about Effel Tower

2007-02-19T15:38:00.000-08:00

The Effel tower was built for the World 's Fair in 1889. The Sydney habour bridge design 1922-24 construction from 1923(approach)
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel designed them.
They made of iron.
The two interestings : The Eiffel tower directed a team of 50engineers in the design .The field workforce consisted of 100fabricators and 130 erectors but at contemporary with comon computer technology and integrated CADD systems, it is estimated that the Eiffel Tower could be designed and detailed in as little as three months with a workforce of 3 people.

excursion picture

2006-11-28T03:12:00.000-08:00

nielsen park

2006-11-22T00:51:00.000-08:00

Nielsen park is a very prevalent family park.It located in Sydney Harbour National park and is well known for its shady grounds and scenic harbour side beach .

If you want to go there the resonable advice will be by train , firstly you should arrive distination Bondy and then accoding on transpot information found out vaucluse Road ( off New South Head Roada). After you can easyly arrive there .

The following thing that is relaxing and enjoing for you , here included a variaty of activities ,for exampor, like Lookout , walk, Swimming etc you can select anyone, but what a pity, the thing , which wasn't allow ,was about Yuki's advice that we shold be taking some picnic facilities, if it was allwed we would have a well done and delicious regale .

Vaucaluse House Questions and Answers

2006-11-20T15:58:00.000-08:00

1. How has Vaucluse House survived ?

Vaucluse House has survived as one of Sydney's only 19th century harbourside estates with house, kitchen wing, stables and outbuildings and is still surrounded by ten hectares of formal gardens and grounds.

2. Who was the owner of Vaucluse House in 1803 and when did the owner live there ?

Vaucluse House, which was built in 1803, was once owned by William Charles Wentworth, who created the Australian Constitution. He lived with his wife Sarah and their 10 children, who lived in the house from 1827–1853 and again in 1861–1862.

3 Where is the gothic style mansion's origin , do you know ?

Its origins are in Europe.

4 What are the visiting times ?

Check the website above to see the opening times. Guided tours are available on request for groups. You can contact the property to book a tour. There are often school groups at Vaucluse House. If you want to avoid these groups, then it is best to visit after 2pm on week days.

5 What does Tearoom mean in Vaucluse House ?

Vaucluse House tearooms are the perfect place for lunch or afternoon tea. You can try Devonshire Tea,

sculpture by the sea

2006-11-20T14:37:00.000-08:00

This morning I 'm forturne , because I gained Rosa 's help and myself make a college about sculpture by the sea so realy thank you Rosa.

Sculpture by the sea is Australia 's largest annual outdoor free to the public exhibition of contemporary sculpture.

The tenth annual exhibition features 108 artists from 15 different countries and runs from 2-19 November.

By making a collage I realised that is very good chance to know deeply multiculture of having Australia's character and all of world 's sculptures , so I must go to there.

the route and timetable to sculpture by the sea

2006-11-20T06:10:00.000-08:00

Mode
Details

64 metres Depart approximately 9:24am Map this Leg
Dep: 9:25am Busabout Route: 867*1 Route Diagram Alternative TimesBundanoon Rd Near Manar Pl Map this LegArr: 9:54amLiverpool Station (2170244) Map this Point
160 metres Map this Walk
Dep: 10:00am Metro Link Route: 849 Route Diagram Alternative TimesLiverpool Liverpool Interchange Near Bigge St Map this LegArr: 10:10amBigge St Near Hume Hwy Map this Point
728 metres Map this Walk
Dep: 10:30am CityRail Route: South Line Route Diagram Alternative TimesWarwick Farm Station Map this LegArr: 11:21amCentral Station Map this Point
264 metres Map this Walk
Dep: 11:33am Sydney Buses Route: 376 Route Diagram Alternative TimesCentral Station, Eddy Av Stand C Map this LegArr: 11:37amDarlinghurst, Flinders St Nr South Dowling St Map this Point
80 metres Arrive approximately 11:38am Map this Leg
Notes
1 B Journey Diverts Via Tulich Ave And from

NEW COUNTRY-- NEW LIFESTYLE

2006-11-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

As a new immigrant I think the important viewpoint should be keep a good lifestyle , firstly ,you mustn't smoking ,because science experimentation has alread proved that smoking definitely destroys your health . When you just arrive here , maybe you don't adapts the local lifestyle and then miss your hometown or ohther reasons induce you to drink . Remenbel please this is Australia, you must be abstinent and you must avoid bad customs when you are living abroad. Your health conditionis first , no health,no future. Therefore incresing and exercise will be pivotal. Meanwhile carefully prevent sudden accidents occuring .The most impotant things is to adapt to your new lifestyle as soon as possible.

snow

2006-11-16T04:45:00.000-08:00

Do you know ? Now outside degree mini :9℃ , maxi :13℃, so low temperature is rarely in century
especially near christmas it is the hottest weather in Australia.This weather put me in ether dreameland where I weared a large coat and with my dog go for a work along park , the white snow is so pure , snowflake all over the sky flutter likes fairy's skirt that is dancing in the sky and greeting to earthling such a wonderful thing !

sydney

2006-11-11T18:20:00.000-08:00

Sydney's night view is so beautyful that I can't put down my cemere ,she likes a female of filling full --blown
charm that atracts a lot of people.

Describing and diagrammatizing lifestyle surveying

2006-10-27T13:37:00.000-07:00

describing with graphic language is following:

The taking part in people are by divided three parts ,1 exercise 2 relaxation 3 mental health
from graph known , often participate in exercise people much more than never people almost at 25% . This is just under never participate in exercise , however the following join another activities people a lot of more than
never attend at activities ( approximately 15% ) .The people that are never join in activities are just over a half all of in exercise. The people attended at relaxation are peak (60%), the number of slightly more than join in excise people , meanwhile considerably more than never join in relaxation ( 22%) and much more than join in another activities people (around 13%) , attending another activities usually far more than never attending people in relaxation . amount of attending at mental health people are nadir in the total attending just under join in another activities people much more than never attending people . in contrast ,number of people that attend activities are biggest , the second one is attending people , last one is never attending people.

pictures show

2006-10-23T03:34:00.000-07:00

This is on propagandizing 2008 Olympic Games Beijing hold in sydney aktivity.

pictures show

2006-10-23T03:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody , I stored a some of pictures I took this year and now I'm showing them to you , this was taken in darling harbour.
On the left is Brisbene city.
The flowers are located near hospital in Kogarah.

essay of holiday in Canberra

2006-10-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

I nearlly fergor to publish the picture about Canberry flower show ,floride , on my blog and now I 've taken out several pieces to display them.hope my classmate go to visit if you have time .It's beautiful.

the story of dove

2006-10-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

Hi ,everybody. A bout one month ago a dove appeared on the balcony of my flat and laid an egg,it's amusing for me .I 'm careful to look aftert it ,everyday I give it rice and water .Soon after a dove baby was born .look! its eyes are closed...
After 20 days the dove baby was growing up , it eats more and its eyes have opened . I really hope it can continually live with me .

dictation about Dublin

2006-10-19T05:28:00.000-07:00

Dublin is situated on the Eastern coast in Ireland . It's built on the River Rephe. The city is divided into 24 postal districts. Even number is on the south side of the river and the odd number is on north .
The city also has two canals, the grand canal on the south side and the royal canal on the north side . Canals used to play an important part of the city commercial life, transporting goods to other countries,
but today they are only used for pleasure. The real city centre is the area inside two canals,
and outside of this are rings of villiges, such as Red Mind and Renero the south side, and Fisbiging and Redole on the north side. beyond these villages are the suburbs, which has grown very fast over the last 30 years. the population in the great Dublin area is now well over 1 million.

The answer ' prepositions'

2006-10-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

Which is the correct preposition after each verb?

accompanied by or with disagree with
according by disappointed at/by
accused of divide among
agree with divide between
approve of equal to
appeal on familiar to/with
ashamed of foreign to
blame for full of
communicate by hunger for
conscious of inspired
correspond with instil in/into
depend on interference in
differ from invasion of

opposed to pleased with
protest against proud of
provide with refrain from
rely upon similar to
suffer from superior to
tired of worthy of

Exeplain meanings of these words and write sentences

2006-10-18T06:10:00.001-07:00

1 uncooperative

not willing to be helpful to other people or do what they ask
Cleaning kitchen is his uncooperative job now.
2 requirement

something that you need or want
The requirement of building industry had already authorized by government.

3scrupulous

careful about paying attention to every detail
You must be scrupulous about hygiene when you're preparing a baby's feed

4voluntarily

without being forced
he wasn't asked for leaving ,but he voluntarily went.

5deteriorated

to become worse
His illness deteriorated rapidly and he recall with nostalgia his mother town.

The answer " comprehension question"

2006-10-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

1 Describe Bennelong's appearance and nature

Bennelong was taller than most aborigines of his day,being about 168centimetres, and was stoutly built ,dark black in colouring,and able to throw a spear about 100 metres against s strong head wind .His head was scarred in several places ;half of one thumb was missing ;
and there was a wound on the back of his hand . When asked about this ,Bennelong laughed and said that it happened when he was trying to carry off a woman from another tribe by force.

So I think of Bennelong is a own personality and have stoutly built person

2 What benefits did Bennelong gain by befriending the British?

At first Bennelong doesn't like a prisoner ,this chance give him a exceptional ,but fortunate personal changing , he can freely and took readily to drinking wine, eating British food and British clothes , governor Philip offered his friendship to Bennelong who can visit governor's house and called Phillip father ,of fen with Philip walking .
Second one Bennelong is given courteous reception of high stander by British ,his weeding room is build by governor Phillip and he can follow with Phillip return to England to worship King George III.

3 Why do you think Bennelong and his companion did not adapt to England?

Because England cold and damp climate was completely different from Australia .

4 What does it mean that Bennelong was " torn between two cultures"
This means he had accepted foreign cultures as a aborigine and meanwhile he also doesn't forget his elf background .

5 How would you imagine that Bennelong learnt English?

I think of that is only way to learn ---listen and speck in that history time

Answer quistion of suzanne's efs

2006-10-13T05:42:00.000-07:00

1. What’s her background? What’s her family’s ancestry?

Suzanne was born in Australia . Her father's family background was Welsh and English while her mother's was Irish and Scottish.

2. When did her father’s family first come to Australia?
Her father's family came on the 2nd Fleet.

3. What about her mother’s?
Her mother's family came 2 generations ago.

4. Where did she feel at home and why?
She feels at home in Wales as she was close to her father and also because of her musical side come from her father mostly.

5. What’s her parent’s connection with music?

Her father was involved in musical theater and performing musicals in his free time. Her mum was singing on stage and playing few instruments.

6. What type of music were they involved with?

Her father was into classical music while her mother was into popular music.

7. How old was she when she started learning a musical instrument?

She started learning to play a musical instrument at the age of 3 1/2.

8. What instrument was it? Who taught her how to play it?
Her first instrument was the ukelele and her mum taught her how to play it.

9. What was her second instrument? What type of songs did she sing?

The second instrument was the guitar and she played folk and pop songs.

10. Has she still got her first instrument? What happened to it?

Her ukelele broke few yers ago.

11. What did she do at 15? Where?
She went for a holiday at Surfers' Paradise and she won talent quest.

12. What did she do in the late sixties?

Suzanne joined a rock band in the late sixties.

13. What was the name of her band? (It’s in one of the photos-the newspaper clipping)
The name of the rock band was "The Cavalier's".

14. Did they become famous? Yes

15. What does the newspaper clipping say?
"The Cavaliers and the Sensational Suzanne Way"

16. What was there always in the background?

Classical music was always in the background.

17. When did she start playing the mandolin?

Suzanne started playing mandolin later on in life after her mum passed away.

18. How long did it take her to play in the Classical Ensemble?

Within 18 months after started learning the mandolin.

19. When did she perform in the Opera House? What was the show?

She performed in the 80's during the Folkloric Festival. The show was about 1 bracket russian folk music and 1 brackett classical music.

20. What did she do at university?

She joined a musical interest group - studying about composes / playing musical instrument and listening music.

21. What does she call “soirées”?

Soirees are musical weekends. They go to Victorian Albert hotel. They dress up costumes in the music they're tlking playng about.

22. Which photos are from this period? Describe one of them.

23. Does she still play? What takes up all her time?

She now plays for pleasure. Most of her time is taken up by teaching now.

24. What is her involvement with music now?
She goes to concert and operas.

25. How did she start modelling and where?

She started doing fashion parades. She was modelling for David Jones.

26. How did she get involved in it?
She was working in a newspaper company where David Jones had some advertising. Then she started doing fashion parades for them.

27. Did she have any training? Did she find it difficult or embarrassing?
She had 1 evening training. She did not find it difficult or embarrassing as she said she is always a performer.

28. Why does she say the modelling photos look a bit dated?
She said there was a "Mexican and Spanish Festival" and the modelling was related to it.

29. Did you grow up in a musical family? Do you play any instruments? Do you like music? What does it mean to you? Tell us about it in your blog.

The unwser of Flamenco

2006-10-12T15:31:00.000-07:00

1. How did she become involved in flamenco?
She strted it she was young , while her mother came to AU she begin to be a dancing group
2. When did her mother migrate to Australia ?
In 1960
3. How does Ana Maria describe flamenco?
she say ,it is a pashonateand ,fary,funnmost of people do for fittness
4. Why do people do it?
They do it for fittness
5. What nationalities are the students?
Japenes, greeks, Indonationian, american,Italianand sanish
6. What’s the history of flamenco?

7.Why has she settled in Australia?
because her mother was migrate here
8.What’s her identity?
she is Spanish and Austrlian
9. What else does Ana Maria do?
she is high school teacher during the days she teachs high school boys and she is histoy cordinator at chrischin brother , in evening she does spanish dancing and potograthy on site
10.What does versatile mean?
able to change easily from one activiy to another or able to be use many diffrent purposes
11. How does Ana describe herself?
she learning so much,she always readdy to learn and new things
12. How many children does Ana Maria have?
Four
13.What did her husband do in order to be able to see her when they were courting?
He did start flamenco
14. Where is he from? Does it make a difference?

The answer on Katarina

2006-10-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

1. What does MES stand for ?
Multicultural Education Coordination.

2. Where can you find MEC's office at ST GEORGE college?
Building F GF in room 20A.

3.When can you see her?
Mondays 9:30am to 1:00pm Tuesdays 9:30am to 1:00pm.

4.How can you contact her?
By leaving a message under the door if you don't find someone in the office , with her clerical office Maria or you can do appointment by phone.

5.What type of help does she offer?
She can assist students with they study plans and she can help them to findEnglish for further study.

6. What does EFS stand for?
English For Further Study.

7.Name a couple of ESP courses runing this semester?
HK nursering assisting certificate ,Finance services accopunting certifecateIII.

8.What does ESP stand for?
English Specific Purposes.

9.What makes ESP different to mainstream courses?
You need to speech and understand English and you have done EFS .

10.What course is just starting for women?
The course that have started for women is leadership.

11.Do they always offer the same courses?
No, it's depending on the need of the students and the demaind.

12.What do they teach in the course PLAYGROUP PARTICIPANTS?
To help playing in groups and to provide understanding the community.
12. Why does Rosa say Katarina's job is realy full time ?
Rosa say Katarina's job really full time because Katarina getsinvolved with the communities groups such as the weekend that shewent to ROCKDALE

Unswer Ptricla's librarian quistion

2006-10-12T04:29:00.000-07:00

Who can borrow from the TAFE library?
Students from TAFE

SWhat do you need to bring to join in?
TAFE card

How many items (things: books, videos, etc) can you borrow?
10

What is included in print items?
6
How long can you borrow books for?
2 weeks

How long can you borrow videos for?
1 week

What happens if you want them for a longer time?
I must call the library

How can you renew books or other library items?
I must come to or call the library

How many times can you renew items?
twice

Can you search the library catalogue from home?
Yes

Can you return books after-hours?
no

When is the library open?
from 8am to 9 pm

How can you make photocopies or print from one of the library computers?
I must have a TAFE card and money

How much does it cost?
20 cents

Is it the same price for Student Association members?
half price (ten cents)

What other services are provided?
Consultation and help with information about student problems

What ESL resources do they have?
story books,audio,CD's,tests and exercises.

Can you borrow books from other TAFE libraries?
Yes,I can20.

What is a good idea for ESL students?
To take books, audio,story books and CD's home for practice.

Elvis

2006-10-12T03:43:00.000-07:00

Elvis Presley, a US pop singer and guitar player, sometimes
called the 'kingof fockand roll' . In the late 1950s and the 1960s
he was probably the most successful popular singer in the world.
He helped to make African American music popular with young
white people ahd was an influence on many popular singers,
including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. He was also known
as 'elvis the Pelvis' because of the way he moved his lower body
when he sang. His songs included Hound Dog (1956) ,All ShookUp
(1957), It's Now or Never (1962). He appeared in several films,
including jailhouse fock(1957), Girls! Girls! Girls!(1962)and viva
LAS Vegas (1964).presley died at his home ,Graceland ,after accidentally
taking too many drugs, though many people claim or pretend that he is
stillalive. In 1998he was chosen for the Coountry Music Hall of Fame.

Recipe---teatch you how to do tufu salad

2006-10-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

Tofu is a sort of wonderful vegetable food and is first used in china around 200B.C. although the exact history of making tofu isn't know,chinese legend has it that the first batch of tofu was made by accident. A Chinese cook added nigari to flavor a batch of pureed , cooked soybeans:
the nigari produced curds which we now call tofu.
Tofu was first used in Australia around 1900 because of plenty of Chinese arrived in Sydney to
fossick.
Flowing I teatch you to do tofu salad :

ingredients

1 kilogram tofu
one bar of shallot
one bottle of tomotol soy
a bit of white sugger
a harlf spoon vinegar
a spoon of sesame oil

prepration

boiling tofu
chop shallot into quarters
slice tofu thinly
put sugger, shallot ,vinigar,sesame oil and tofu together

very easy, you can try to

Dotcom idea

2006-10-11T19:20:00.000-07:00

Now I think of the most astounding thing about the dot-com boom was the obscene amount of money spent. Zealous venture capitalists fell over themselves to invest millions in start-ups; dot-coms blew millions on spectacular marketing campaigns; new college graduates became instant millionaires and rushed out to spend it; and companies with unproven business models executed massive IPOs with sky-high stock prices. We all know what eventually happened. Most of hese start-ups died dramatic deaths. these are analogical with economic stability as happending on 40s and final result is deaths.

Computer and heath

2006-10-11T17:55:00.000-07:00

when I start to use computer more and more I feel my head always is lean ahead as walking, therefor I just know aware that my heath has already injuried by incorrectly using computer ,so interview the doctor and she adviced me :

if you follow the tips given below and in the websites below then your computing experience will be so much better. And another problem that people may not be aware of is the isolation computers can cause, you tend to ignore the rest of family and disassociate yourself from them whilst on the computer. Breakups are becoming commoner because of computers, so divide you attentions, dont give it all to the computer.Some tips to followTake regular breaks from the computer, it is recommended that you take a break at least every 20 - 35 mins. And follow this with 5 mins of stretching and movement, the body will start to stiffen up and ache because of the inactivity.When using a computer you need to be comfortable, and using a natural posture. For more on posture visit here, or try here and here for more postures.the classic upright posture is not always best. The reclined posture is the most comfortable, but may not suit you.The placement of your computer monitor can be another cause of discomfort. You should be looking directly at the monitor, and not glancing sideways with your body twisted. It is recommended your head is slightly higher than the screen, so you are looking down (for more help and information see here. Most monitors are tiltable, the back of the monitor should be lower than the front.Glare from the monitor is another problem, anit-glare screens can be bought that fit most screens. Adjustment of contrast and brightness will help. Avoid having windows or bright lights in front of you, while looking at a monitor. Avoid reflections of light on the monitor screen from behind. Your eyes are at risk from eye strain and tiredness.Try to use the keyboard more than the mouse, one side of your body goes numb or aches. For a listing of usefull keystroke commands go here. If in any doubt, seek medical advice first, go and see your doctor. These tips are provided only as guidelines, and you may already have an illness or problem that might be aggravated further by using a computer.

the impression of Australia

2006-10-11T15:53:00.000-07:00

Before I have came in Australia my friend have been to here two years ago and he have always tell me that beautiful, quiet , comfortable living environment is so much well done , as beginning even I have can't totally believed because of China is bigger country included variety nature exquisite environment , abundant physiognomy and alike they created a plenty of beauty spot, but when I arrived here, I'm surprised for it's quiet and not be fictitiously destroyed nature environment meanwhile I rapidly begin to like it too .
The profoundest impression given me here is people's friendly, for reason 0diffrient culture ,I came from over traditional country to be solidified in ideology and conception for long times , when I faced a completely on-limits country the first impression is Australian's unfettered talk cheerfully and humorously , especially be always unfettered cachination as beginning my feeling has a little farfetched, go with cognitive increasing I discovered that's real freedom spirit to let me can't understand.

meaning of Carpe Diem

2006-10-11T07:53:00.000-07:00

The admonition to seize the pleasures of the moment without thought for the future.
an expression used when you wont to say that sb should not what, but should take an
opportunity as soon as it appears.

traditioanl dance

2006-10-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

Lion Dance
The Lion Dance is one of the most distinctive Chinese cultural arts. It brings good fortune. The Lion Dance is usually performed by group of two or three people. One is at the head and one is at the tail of the lion. The third person usually wears a mask and acts as the "Happy Buddha". The lion dance group is trained by teacher Jammy Yang. The Happy Buddha is performed by teacher Rosa Yeh. The group is frequently invited for the multicultural or celebration events. Major performances in 2003 included the International Adoption Festival at the Olympia Resort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 6/14/03.Major performances in 2004 are Chinese New Year celebration at Oakton Community College; supporting cultural activities for Highland Park Senior Center at Highland Park Country Club on 7/15/04 and in Gary, Indiana on 7/10/04. The group was also invited to perform in the Chinese Folk Festival in August and Double Ten Parade in Chinatown

Lisbeth's podcast

2006-10-11T06:44:00.000-07:00

I ' m really surprised about Lisbeth's traveling experience and her explorer's spunk .I can't understand that she have been tricered so much travel industry sites in our earth and in so less time, travel need three important thing ' money , time , mood ' lisbeth dexterously syncretize then together by her humor, I think of her doing maybe can remind us : How should we go to travel.

' PYLON '

2006-10-11T05:33:00.000-07:00

POSTCARD
Hi, mate ,now I' m learning English in great city ' Sydney ' After having been here ,I' m really happy and busy every day ,being looking surprising anything for me . However , I'm regretful one thing --I miss a opportunity with my teacher and classmate to ' Sydney ' sight Pylon ,but the only thing I feel relievedly was a postcard of Pylon's scenery my classmate give me , it is looked so beautiful and put me in a bright drime I deeply like it , I 'll post it to you late .Hope you can quickly see it soon.

your kiddo

MY MOTHERLAND

2006-10-11T05:04:00.000-07:00

My motherland---CHINA

China, my motherland, is really a great country. It stands in Asia and lies on the west coast of the ocean. China covers 9,600,000square kilometers. People of about 1.3billion live and work together on the land.56 nations make up the whole population of China.
As is know to anybody, China has a long history of 5000 years, which turns out rich culture and special style. It’s said that every corner of Chinese ancient history was filled with varieties of prominent art works. All this influences people here by giving them a lot of feelings, experiences, images and ideas about life. But China also had a troubled past since 1840. She saw a lot: Xinghai Revolution against feudal dynasty in 1911,the anti—Japanese war during 1937—1945, the civil war broken out in 1946.Most big events brought pains, poverty to Chinese people, but they never gave in . Oppositely, people learnt not to weep when faced the hardship. They were taught to be strong enough to solve each problem. It’s the troubled time that create the valuable character for Chinese people. Finally they were succeed in rebuilding and developing the motherland.
China was founded as an independent country named People’s Republic of China in 1949 . After that, it began to its door to the world and built bridges of friendship with many other countries. Since then, China set its steps of fast development on all the sides, especially in the field of science and technology. We can say that new Chinese history is filled with great achievements. To exploring space, the CSA has developed the highly successful Long March rocket series. At present the scientists are preparing for the nation’s first manned space flight flying to the moon. In the field of genetic research, China also plays an important role. In 2000,our scientists have announced that they completed the their part of the international human genome project.
Up to now, China has all the way received more and more attentions from the whole world. She is showing its great changes to the world and becomes active on the big stage of the world. Surely she’ll have a better future.

my brainchild

2006-10-11T03:36:00.000-07:00

I think of the ban is not fundamental measures ,government adopting extremal measure will result in contrary effect, this meaning of protecting fat , come to light , shock a side equal favoritism another side. Government should take some peaceable measure to encourage modes to switch take up an occupation concept and build a pr0fetional stander for prevent heartrending event.

The unswer quistions of ban Spain's

2006-10-11T02:30:00.000-07:00

What triggered the ban?

The ban on "skinny" models performing in shows, instituted by fashion show organizers in Madrid after a model died during a show in South America last month, sent shivers around the world of haute.

What's BMI?

Body mass index.

What BMI should a mode have to be allowed to participate in fashion parades in Spain?
It should be over 18.

What's the average height, weight and BMI of a runway model?
above 175 cm tall and weighing less, or much less, than 55 kg

What are the arguments for and against?
Many think the ban is very good and should have happened ages ago, long overdue.

Check the meanings of gaunt, emaciated and wan. You can find many dictionalries on the internet (just wirte dictionary into Google). One of them is the Merrian-Webster
gaunt ----very thin usually because of illnass
emaciated---thin and weak,because of illness or lack of food
wan-----looking pale and weak

How can you calculate someone's BMI?
it is obtained by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in metres squared. In the English system, it is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, and multiplying that total by 703.

2006-10-07T16:52:00.000-07:00

just now I have read article about heath and food ,I get a shock and simultaneously have two questions, acrylamide and MSG have already be discovered nearly over 20 years,everyone should recognize to it long time ago , but up to now most of people still pretend not to know that are pratical,obliously regular behaviors hardly are changed by present.

the another hand everyone know chines take away is delicious ,at present most of countries chines take away still be very fashion ,for example everywhere are chinese restaurant even in out of the way countryside ,more and more people know MSG is harmful for heath and chinese take away included plenty amount of MSG ,but still to eat , I think that the manly reason is `savoriness isn't to oppose`

2006-10-04T00:47:00.000-07:00

The answers about Ana's quiz
The answers about Ana's quiz

Romanian’s population is 21 milion.
Romania has 41 counties.
Romania is situated in east of Europe.
Constanta is the second larger city.
Bucharest is the capital of Romania.
The president in Romania is Traian Basescu.
The prim minister in Romania is Calin Popescu Tariceanu.
The currency in Romania are RON (Leu).

Inna’s Ukraine quiz True or false about Ukraine

1.Ukraine is a country in Western Europe. ( false )
2.The capital of Ukraine is Kiev. ( True )
3.The population of Ukraine is 15 million people. ( True )
4.Ukraine is divided into 24 oblasts. ( True )
5.Ukraine has 5 political parties. (True )
6.The highest mountain in Ukraine is Chornogora. ( True )
7.Russian is the official state language. ( True )
8.Ukraine has a tropical climate. ( True )
9.The oblasts are subdivided into 494 regions (districts). ( True)
10. The Christmas tree is a tradition for the Ester. ( True)

Hi

2006-09-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

Hi
Today I had an excursion to Manly beach , even if I have been to a lot of famous beaches , I think that Manly beach is the most beautiful.Situated seven miles north-east of Sydney on the northern beaches, Manly was named by Captain Arthur Phillip after his encounter with the confident and manly Aboriginal people of the kay-ye-my clan , who live here . Manly is surrounded on the three sides by water, which makes it perfect to surf .

wish

2006-06-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

I 'm realy to quikly pass Ielts examination