Homework Assignments
1/Ask students to use conditionals to speculate and write on what they will do next weekend and far into the future. They should write at least 3 for each.
1)what I will do next weekend
(1) If it is sunny next weekend, I will go to Macao to visit my friend. But if I'm not so lucky, I will have to stay in Guangzhou.
Unless it is sunny next weekend, I won't go to Macao to visit my friend.
(2) If the HR manager can manage next Saturday for the interview, I will have time to see him. But I guess there's little possibility because they never work on the weekend.
(3)If I watch this movie next weekend, I can't get a 50% discount ticket because the membership card of this cinema just works(takes effect) on Wednesday.
(4)If I do shopping next weekend, I can buy something at a good price, because many things are going to be on special at that time.
(5)I won't go to the fitness club next weekend unless my friend is willing to go with me.
(6)If there isn't anything interesting, I won't attend the party next weekend, I would rather stay at home.
2)What I will do far into the future
(1)If I can learn English more proficiently, I might find a better job.
(2)If I can't find a new job in 3 months, I will spend all the money I have saved.
(3)If I agree to accept this job, I might get a big break in my career.
(4)If I want to do something international, I can try to apply for a job in some international NGO.
(5)If I can't get a high score in IELTS(International English language testing system),I will lose my qualification to apply for the study in Hongkong university.
(6)If I can get a PH.D degree in Hongkong university, I might come back and teach in college.
2/Have students write down things they didn't do, but wish they had- and to give reasons. Each student should write at least 5 things.
(1)I wish I had sold out all my funds last year. If I had, I would not have lost so much money.
(2)I wish I had pulled out my wisdom teeth as the dentist told me. I would not have suffered from the pain if I had.
(3)The day I handed in my resignation was the day before the earthquake, I always wonder if I hadn't quit my job, what might have happened to me, I would have gone to Sichuan to do something meaningful.
(4)I wish I had registered as a volunteer of the Beijing Olympics, if I had, I might get (have gotten)the chance to watch the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies at the scene.
(5)If I had stayed in Beijing after my graduation, I might not have broken up with my ex-boyfriend.
(6)I wish I had studied harder in university, if I had , I could have gotten more scholarship.
(7)I wish I had not cut my hair last month, if I hadn’t，it would have been long enough to do the hairstyle as I like.
(8)I wish I had applied for that scholarship, if I had, I would have studied abroad as an exchange student.
(9)I wish I had had enough money at that time, if I had, I would have studied photography earlier.
(10)I wish I had had an extra 1 week in the schedule for emergencies, if I had, I would not have got such a bad result.
2008-06-04
2008-03-06
Vulnerable city
This is a vulnerable city.Many things became paralysed because of a heavy rain.
I stood under the roof for nearly 1 hour,waiting for the bus of our housing estate.A long queue lined up in front of the plaza's door and aroused many people's curiosity.We waited as usual,but the bus didn't arrive until 22:05 behind the usual schedul,and there came just one bus!
Everyone rushed into the bus to find a shelter,I didn't have an umbrella so that I couldn't even get to the bus,if I did,I would be wringing. The bus was crowded as a sardine can,I had to wait for the next one.
More than 20 munites later,the other bus came finally,the bus driver told us that many streets had been flooded,and they had been caught in a heavy traffic jam."Kangcheng has been a water city!."
Some people began to scold our mayor. So what? The whole big city is a failure! Can we rebuild another one?
I stood under the roof for nearly 1 hour,waiting for the bus of our housing estate.A long queue lined up in front of the plaza's door and aroused many people's curiosity.We waited as usual,but the bus didn't arrive until 22:05 behind the usual schedul,and there came just one bus!
Everyone rushed into the bus to find a shelter,I didn't have an umbrella so that I couldn't even get to the bus,if I did,I would be wringing. The bus was crowded as a sardine can,I had to wait for the next one.
More than 20 munites later,the other bus came finally,the bus driver told us that many streets had been flooded,and they had been caught in a heavy traffic jam."Kangcheng has been a water city!."
Some people began to scold our mayor. So what? The whole big city is a failure! Can we rebuild another one?
2008-02-06
important decision
'The most important decision in my life.' Well,that's the topic of tomorrow's presentation.
I come to Web almost everyday, for I'm taking a long vacation now,and I don't know how long it will last.Because 3 weeks ago, I quit my job as a journalist which I had done for 4 years. Till now,I still don't know whether my decision is right or wrong,but one thing I can make sure is that it's very important,for my life will be changed because of this big decision.
There's no doubt that this job gave me a lot.It helped me know better about the society,get more new information from the authorities,deal with all kinds of people and also promote my learning ability. Besides, I did a good job.
In spite of all these glamour of this occupation,I'm not willing to continue. In a matter of fact,it's hard to find some specific reasons to explain this decision.I just want to say that I like changes. Life is so short,I'd like to make it more colorful,why don't we do something just as what we want to?
I'm unemployed now and some changes have been taking place in my daily life. First,and the most important thing is that I have no income anymore. I can't do shopping as I did in past time,the first thing I do is to look at the price tag when I step into a shop,what a pity,and sometimes I just even can do the window-shopping. But on the other hand, my life becomes more simple and peaceful,I don't need to concern about the things which are none of my business,I can turn off my cell phone whenever I want, I can regard each day as a holiday,and I can have a good sleep everyday.
Of course,I feel confused sometimes,especially when I am reading the newspaper or watching TV news. I would have done the same things if I hadn't quit my job. The day I handed in my resignation was the day before the earthquake.I always think that if I had been stuck to my position,I would have gone to Sichuan and done something meaningful.
Well,stop imagining, I must look forward to my future. I don't have specific plans but only some unclear directions.I want to do something international,such as international communication,cultural exchanges or something,that's why I came to study here. Whatever this decision will bring about to me, a big lesson or a big break,I have to accept them.Unemployment is a kind of experience of life too, what I need to do now is just waiting for a better future.
I come to Web almost everyday, for I'm taking a long vacation now,and I don't know how long it will last.Because 3 weeks ago, I quit my job as a journalist which I had done for 4 years. Till now,I still don't know whether my decision is right or wrong,but one thing I can make sure is that it's very important,for my life will be changed because of this big decision.
There's no doubt that this job gave me a lot.It helped me know better about the society,get more new information from the authorities,deal with all kinds of people and also promote my learning ability. Besides, I did a good job.
In spite of all these glamour of this occupation,I'm not willing to continue. In a matter of fact,it's hard to find some specific reasons to explain this decision.I just want to say that I like changes. Life is so short,I'd like to make it more colorful,why don't we do something just as what we want to?
I'm unemployed now and some changes have been taking place in my daily life. First,and the most important thing is that I have no income anymore. I can't do shopping as I did in past time,the first thing I do is to look at the price tag when I step into a shop,what a pity,and sometimes I just even can do the window-shopping. But on the other hand, my life becomes more simple and peaceful,I don't need to concern about the things which are none of my business,I can turn off my cell phone whenever I want, I can regard each day as a holiday,and I can have a good sleep everyday.
Of course,I feel confused sometimes,especially when I am reading the newspaper or watching TV news. I would have done the same things if I hadn't quit my job. The day I handed in my resignation was the day before the earthquake.I always think that if I had been stuck to my position,I would have gone to Sichuan and done something meaningful.
Well,stop imagining, I must look forward to my future. I don't have specific plans but only some unclear directions.I want to do something international,such as international communication,cultural exchanges or something,that's why I came to study here. Whatever this decision will bring about to me, a big lesson or a big break,I have to accept them.Unemployment is a kind of experience of life too, what I need to do now is just waiting for a better future.
2008-01-19
War and peace
I didn't like war stories all the time until "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers" showed up.Because they told me the truth about the war,I think.
I wonder what they thought when the sodiers first stepped on the war fields.I'm sure scare was one of the feelings, no matter it had been revealed or not——It's the human nature. Eventhough they were thrown into the unawared fearful place,they took their time to work up the courage and bravery unless they might only be waiting for death. Maybe they thought nothing but to do well in the mission and could be alive even healthy if they were lucky enough.
Blood, bullets, wound,broken legs or arms, hurt, all of these are common in a war but a big deal to any individual. They might lose their right to live as ordinary people, their family might lose a son. It's a disaster to anyone.
A soldier, who at first a human being,no matter he's ours or the enemies, is only a chessman who toes the line from his superior. Maybe in the peaceful time,some German soldiers can be good friends with the American's, they may share the same interst or hobbies,and they all have warm families where mothers are waiting for their boys back home.But on the battle field they have to kill each other. What a cruelty it is!
I don't know how they could get rid of the memory about the scene after war,maybe they couldn't and wouldn't at all. If one person escaped from the death and scare, he would know more about the value of peace than anyone else. Heard that some of the survivors lived a good life after all, I feel so comfortable for them. They are the heros who struggled the good lives for us all,thank you.
The below words are the classical lines from Band of Brothers when the surrendered German General spoke to their soldiers.
Men,it's been a long war,it's been a tough war. You have fought bravely,proudly,for your country. You are a special group. Who have found in one another a bond. That exists only in combat. Among brothers of shared foxholes,held each others in dire moments. Who've seen death and suffered together. I have proud to have served with each and every one of you. You deserve long and happy lives of peace.
I wonder what they thought when the sodiers first stepped on the war fields.I'm sure scare was one of the feelings, no matter it had been revealed or not——It's the human nature. Eventhough they were thrown into the unawared fearful place,they took their time to work up the courage and bravery unless they might only be waiting for death. Maybe they thought nothing but to do well in the mission and could be alive even healthy if they were lucky enough.
Blood, bullets, wound,broken legs or arms, hurt, all of these are common in a war but a big deal to any individual. They might lose their right to live as ordinary people, their family might lose a son. It's a disaster to anyone.
A soldier, who at first a human being,no matter he's ours or the enemies, is only a chessman who toes the line from his superior. Maybe in the peaceful time,some German soldiers can be good friends with the American's, they may share the same interst or hobbies,and they all have warm families where mothers are waiting for their boys back home.But on the battle field they have to kill each other. What a cruelty it is!
I don't know how they could get rid of the memory about the scene after war,maybe they couldn't and wouldn't at all. If one person escaped from the death and scare, he would know more about the value of peace than anyone else. Heard that some of the survivors lived a good life after all, I feel so comfortable for them. They are the heros who struggled the good lives for us all,thank you.
The below words are the classical lines from Band of Brothers when the surrendered German General spoke to their soldiers.
Men,it's been a long war,it's been a tough war. You have fought bravely,proudly,for your country. You are a special group. Who have found in one another a bond. That exists only in combat. Among brothers of shared foxholes,held each others in dire moments. Who've seen death and suffered together. I have proud to have served with each and every one of you. You deserve long and happy lives of peace.
2008-01-17
Good or not so good
A French buddy on the IMVU sorely recommended this movie to me——"I am legend."
Since I like Will Smith,I think maybe it's truly wonderful. Neville is a persevering and brilliant scientist, who's the only survivor in a man-made biochemical crisis that every other human being had died or mutated into carnivorous beings. Being immune, Neville persists in seeking the methods to cure the victims and tries to stop the disaster,and his only accompanist is the dog.
Evething seems fruitless, he fails again and again in his lab. At last, he has no choice but to perish together with the mutated beings who try to assualt him and destroy the whole world.
The story is simple and not so cliff-hanging as "The Bourne Ultimatum", and I like "Pursuit of happiness" starred by Will Smith better actually.
Since I like Will Smith,I think maybe it's truly wonderful. Neville is a persevering and brilliant scientist, who's the only survivor in a man-made biochemical crisis that every other human being had died or mutated into carnivorous beings. Being immune, Neville persists in seeking the methods to cure the victims and tries to stop the disaster,and his only accompanist is the dog.
Evething seems fruitless, he fails again and again in his lab. At last, he has no choice but to perish together with the mutated beings who try to assualt him and destroy the whole world.
The story is simple and not so cliff-hanging as "The Bourne Ultimatum", and I like "Pursuit of happiness" starred by Will Smith better actually.
Cheer up
Some friends online said to me ,"Hope you can overcome your anger and be happier in the new year." Hearing this, I realized that I'd changed a lot. I used to be easy-going,peaceful and lazy,but now I am bad-tempered and haggle over every ounce and the worst thing is I'm lazier than ever.
Such a damn. I hate that.
Such a damn. I hate that.
2008-01-16
Dying
I wrote 4 reports today till almost 22:00. After finished, I thought I'm dying.
So hungry. And everytime when I am too hungry,I always go to the same place "xiao fei yang".Why?
I have the strong feeling that I can't do this job well forever. I can't do anything well. I'm too lazy and have the bad habits and character,all these factors make me like this now.
I saw the report on Yahoo,many message were from somebody who spoke on condition of anonymity.But why do our leaders always say what's the resourse's name and post? Yes,I know,I know that we must be in line with the law of journalism——we are seeking for the truth,and we must be of justice and authority.
Damned job,and damned me.
So hungry. And everytime when I am too hungry,I always go to the same place "xiao fei yang".Why?
I have the strong feeling that I can't do this job well forever. I can't do anything well. I'm too lazy and have the bad habits and character,all these factors make me like this now.
I saw the report on Yahoo,many message were from somebody who spoke on condition of anonymity.But why do our leaders always say what's the resourse's name and post? Yes,I know,I know that we must be in line with the law of journalism——we are seeking for the truth,and we must be of justice and authority.
Damned job,and damned me.
2008-01-14
Something
There are something, that if I do, I will wrong myself;if I don't do,I will wrong you.
I don't want to wrong myself, but I can't wrong you guys too.
I always think, if I was cruelhearted enough, I will do anything I want without considering the feelings of others,and insist on concluding everything quickly,I won't flounder so much.
Maybe,to leave is a better way to reduce pains. It includes death.Yes,death.
I don't want to wrong myself, but I can't wrong you guys too.
I always think, if I was cruelhearted enough, I will do anything I want without considering the feelings of others,and insist on concluding everything quickly,I won't flounder so much.
Maybe,to leave is a better way to reduce pains. It includes death.Yes,death.
Busy
A little busyness that I can stand.
Older and older, I get exausted much easier. Can I study again? I always ask myself, am I diligent enough? Am I smart enough? Am I self-confident enough? NO. The answer's always "no".
Does this answer indicate that you don't have the ability and courage to finish the study abroad? I don't know, I'm tired of the present life, I hope a new one.
Older and older, I get exausted much easier. Can I study again? I always ask myself, am I diligent enough? Am I smart enough? Am I self-confident enough? NO. The answer's always "no".
Does this answer indicate that you don't have the ability and courage to finish the study abroad? I don't know, I'm tired of the present life, I hope a new one.
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