1.http://search.japantimes.co.jp/member/member.html?ek20060110ks.htm
Do you agree or disagree with the author (who is Japanese). Please explain why
I partly agree with the author. I think there are two reasons that may cause this phenomenon. One is men are not as strong as their fathers or grandfathers who will take more responsibilities on their shoulders. Nowadays, men, in some ways, are kind of soft. with more women working outside and working quite well, men are increasingly reluctant to take responsibilities, and what's more, they would not like to give promises. Thus, they are not willing to start a relationship. Second, the living environment may distort their mentality. They no longer regard their girlfriend as the one who they would like to protect and to take care of. instead, they treat it as an investment that should have some return earnings. The whole society creates this environment that every investment should yield something, that if we do not see a positive future, it is meaningless to invest. therefore, men retreat from loving relationships.
2.I have read an article from the Japan Times
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sk20100107a1.html
The all-star player Gilbert Arenas will be punished by taking his unloaded guns from the locker room. As a celebrity, he should serve as a role model that gives young people a good example. Instead, he didn't take this seriously and even had no idea how bad impact he had left among teenages. Once, I liked him very much for his accurate 3-point shooting and for his great leadership, but in his life outside the court, he's so arrogant and bad-disciplined that he can't become an idol that inspires and motivates people.
2010年1月19日星期二
Homework10: Table Manners
1.Have you ever eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country? Where? What did you eat? Did you make any mistakes? Please explain your experience.
Once i ate in a Scotland restaurant. I ate steak, goose liver etc. Actually at first i did not know what it is and didn't know how to eat in an appropriate way. so i felt nervous and embarrassed. and frankly, i found these so-called delicious food not that tasty. or maybe it's not ourstyle.
2.Did you learn anything?
What I have learnt is that before you eat in a foreign restaurant, you should get an idea what its food is like and how to eat it. Just as the old saying goes, do as Roman does when you are in Rome. I just need to get accustomed to the different food style and enjoy the whole eating. But surely, I also learnt how to eat in a western manner which is graceful and elegant.
Once i ate in a Scotland restaurant. I ate steak, goose liver etc. Actually at first i did not know what it is and didn't know how to eat in an appropriate way. so i felt nervous and embarrassed. and frankly, i found these so-called delicious food not that tasty. or maybe it's not ourstyle.
2.Did you learn anything?
What I have learnt is that before you eat in a foreign restaurant, you should get an idea what its food is like and how to eat it. Just as the old saying goes, do as Roman does when you are in Rome. I just need to get accustomed to the different food style and enjoy the whole eating. But surely, I also learnt how to eat in a western manner which is graceful and elegant.
2009年12月10日星期四
Homework8: Weddings
Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea?
I think having a massive wedding is a good idea. Because it is important and meaningful to our lifetime.
What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think eloping is not a good idea. Because you can't leave your family alone and eloping. It's selfish and frivolous action. It will heart both of you and your family members.
Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii?
Yes, I have thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Aegean Sea.
What is your ideal wedding?What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I think that will be my ideal wedding in my life to have a wedding in Aegean Sea. I can enjoy both the beautiful sea and my wedding. At that time I will wear white wedding dress and traditional red garment (QiPao ) on that big day. Because I think that will be a wonderful marriage in my lifetime, and wear a bridal veil and traditional costumes in my wedding I think I will have a happy and harmonious family in the future.
I think having a massive wedding is a good idea. Because it is important and meaningful to our lifetime.
What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think eloping is not a good idea. Because you can't leave your family alone and eloping. It's selfish and frivolous action. It will heart both of you and your family members.
Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii?
Yes, I have thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Aegean Sea.
What is your ideal wedding?What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I think that will be my ideal wedding in my life to have a wedding in Aegean Sea. I can enjoy both the beautiful sea and my wedding. At that time I will wear white wedding dress and traditional red garment (QiPao ) on that big day. Because I think that will be a wonderful marriage in my lifetime, and wear a bridal veil and traditional costumes in my wedding I think I will have a happy and harmonious family in the future.
2009年12月7日星期一
Homework7: Superstitions
Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions? Why?Is communication affected by superstitions?Do you believe in superstitions? If so, what superstitions ,what do they mean and why do you do, use, or believe in them?
Yes, I think it is important to talk about superstitions in the class.
Every country has their own superstitions. So, it's interesting to know about the background of superstitions and we can know much general knowledge about the superstitions. People in nowadays believe that superstitions influence our cultures and communication affected by superstitions.
We have a lot of superstitions in our cultures. Some comprises the number, animal, ghost, supernatural, etc. Some superstitions I'm also believe in .
Geomantic omen is the most popular superstition until now. It means proper location of house, grave, placing furniture or something important. Many people, especially traditional businessmen believe good geomantic omen will lead to luck and fortune.
Another one is if you cry on New Year's Day, you will cry all through the year. Therefore, children are tolerated and are not spanked, even though they are mischievous.
Before you get married Wedding clothes should be red, and/or white. Wearing black, or gray will bring bad luck to the marriage.
The number.Number 8, by the homonym to 發[Fa] . Most people believe the number will bring luck to us. What more, the 2008 Beijing Olympics are set to kick off at 8:08 p.m. on Aug. 8 , which fuels the number 8 superstitions in china . Why this happen? Easy. Our unique linguistic features and our psychological gratifications exert a great influence on our mindsets.
Yes, I think it is important to talk about superstitions in the class.
Every country has their own superstitions. So, it's interesting to know about the background of superstitions and we can know much general knowledge about the superstitions. People in nowadays believe that superstitions influence our cultures and communication affected by superstitions.
We have a lot of superstitions in our cultures. Some comprises the number, animal, ghost, supernatural, etc. Some superstitions I'm also believe in .
Geomantic omen is the most popular superstition until now. It means proper location of house, grave, placing furniture or something important. Many people, especially traditional businessmen believe good geomantic omen will lead to luck and fortune.
Another one is if you cry on New Year's Day, you will cry all through the year. Therefore, children are tolerated and are not spanked, even though they are mischievous.
Before you get married Wedding clothes should be red, and/or white. Wearing black, or gray will bring bad luck to the marriage.
The number.Number 8, by the homonym to 發[Fa] . Most people believe the number will bring luck to us. What more, the 2008 Beijing Olympics are set to kick off at 8:08 p.m. on Aug. 8 , which fuels the number 8 superstitions in china . Why this happen? Easy. Our unique linguistic features and our psychological gratifications exert a great influence on our mindsets.
Homework6 : Time
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
People all know the famous proverb in my culture."An hour in the morning before breakfast is worth two all the rest of the day". That means the best time of the day is morning.If you lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it. So, time in the moring is very important in our dailylife.
2.Please explain what you think are the meaning of each of the 4 expressions.
a. Time is money.
Money is precious, so is time. On the other hand, if you have time, you can get a lot of things just like knowledge, skill and so on throughout your laborious learning. Once you have those abilities, you can earn money everywhere. So, as a result, " time is money".
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
If one takes action or does a piece of work immediately, it may save a lot of extra work later.
c.There's no time like the present.
Now is the best time to do something.
For example: "There is no time like the present to talk with him".
d.Fashionable late
For example, I think if you are going to attend a party, but you find your clothes are not suit for the party, you come back to change it for another one, then you arrive the party later, it called "fashionable late".
People all know the famous proverb in my culture."An hour in the morning before breakfast is worth two all the rest of the day". That means the best time of the day is morning.If you lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it. So, time in the moring is very important in our dailylife.
2.Please explain what you think are the meaning of each of the 4 expressions.
a. Time is money.
Money is precious, so is time. On the other hand, if you have time, you can get a lot of things just like knowledge, skill and so on throughout your laborious learning. Once you have those abilities, you can earn money everywhere. So, as a result, " time is money".
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
If one takes action or does a piece of work immediately, it may save a lot of extra work later.
c.There's no time like the present.
Now is the best time to do something.
For example: "There is no time like the present to talk with him".
d.Fashionable late
For example, I think if you are going to attend a party, but you find your clothes are not suit for the party, you come back to change it for another one, then you arrive the party later, it called "fashionable late".
2009年10月26日星期一
Homework3: Friends
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
Such as one's family circumstances. I think it's privite things and rude to discuss with friends.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places? Give me some examples.
Yes. I have Primary School, Junior High School, High School, University friends for different parts of my life. They are all important and good to me.
Yes, I talk about different things with different people, and go to different places.For examples My mother is also a special friend in my life. I will talk about some trouble things happened to me in my life with her.My classmate is also different friends in my life, we will talk about our future, our dreams, what is going on nowadays and sports, anything that will be the topics between friends. And, the place will be at school, at resturant, in the public place.
Such as one's family circumstances. I think it's privite things and rude to discuss with friends.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places? Give me some examples.
Yes. I have Primary School, Junior High School, High School, University friends for different parts of my life. They are all important and good to me.
Yes, I talk about different things with different people, and go to different places.For examples My mother is also a special friend in my life. I will talk about some trouble things happened to me in my life with her.My classmate is also different friends in my life, we will talk about our future, our dreams, what is going on nowadays and sports, anything that will be the topics between friends. And, the place will be at school, at resturant, in the public place.
Homework2: Language of Clothes
1.Why are Japanese designer label crazy?
Maybe they want to leave deep impression on people and also let people know their designs,too.
2.Why is what you wear so important?
Because wear will leave a good or bad first impression to others. and as is known to all, the first impression will somewhat influence the decision or judges by others. Besides, sometimes, what people wear will indicate their social status and their taste.
3.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
To me, one's inner world, or his characteristics are more important than his look. What really matters is not what he is look like, but who he is.
4. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
No.I will not judge people by what they wear, whatever they are ordinary people or superstars. Because people are equal in the world.
5. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes.Japanese are tend to attach an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country.
6. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing Red now.Yes they reflect my mood. Because when I wear red I will feel energetic and passionate, and are confident to handle things well.
Maybe they want to leave deep impression on people and also let people know their designs,too.
2.Why is what you wear so important?
Because wear will leave a good or bad first impression to others. and as is known to all, the first impression will somewhat influence the decision or judges by others. Besides, sometimes, what people wear will indicate their social status and their taste.
3.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
To me, one's inner world, or his characteristics are more important than his look. What really matters is not what he is look like, but who he is.
4. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
No.I will not judge people by what they wear, whatever they are ordinary people or superstars. Because people are equal in the world.
5. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes.Japanese are tend to attach an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country.
6. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing Red now.Yes they reflect my mood. Because when I wear red I will feel energetic and passionate, and are confident to handle things well.
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