Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Hyeryun's Mystery Item

1. People like to take them in hand but don't wear them.
2. They are designed to be controlled by people but they seem to control people.
3. They come in different colors.
4. Their shapes are rectangular and sizes are smaller than your hand.
5. They have buttons on them.
6. Only when people need them, they're desperately to locate them but usually they are not taken good care of.
7. People feel more comfortable with them while sitting.
8. Sometimes family members fight for them.
9. Usually husbands or fathers tend to be greedier to claim them.


The Answer: A Remote Control

ranny's story



I have three things I want to do after the school day. Firat of all I want to lear drawing again. Drawing is very special to me. While drawing something I can forget my worries. It lets me find the beauty of nature. Next I want to read as many books as possible. Books give me many things such as pleasure, pther poeple's experiences and knowiedge about various thinga. Finally I'd like to talk with my sons about many things to build a good relationship with them. I want to know about my children's school lives. These three things make me happy.

Aimee's Life-Changing Experience


What does 'one dollar' mean to you? I never thought it was big money. Now I know it is valuable enough to change someone's life. I will tell you how a trip to Cambodia helped me go from not caring about poor people in other countries to starting to make a contribution of some money to UNICEF.
  When I learned that my friend had been donating to World Vision, I didn't understand why she wanted to help people in foreign countries. I thought it would be better to help poor Koreans because there were many poor people in Korea. When I planned to take a trip to Cambodia, some friends who had already been there told that they saw many children beg, so they advised me to bring some candies. However, I didn't regard it seriously and I didn't keep it in mind.
  During the trip to Cambodia, I saw a new world. Many little children came to me and said 'One dollar', or sold some hand-made bracelets in one dollar. The tour guide said they could live a day with one dollar. That small money, which I had no regard for, was very important to them. When I heard that the poor children couldn't go to school because of poverty, I felt pity for them.
  On the flight to Korea, I thought of the innocent eyes of the Cambodian children again. I got a new point of view about the value of one dollar, and I realized I could help them like my friend. I found an organization which helps poor children in the world. Therefore, I have been donating some money to UNICEF since then.

Anne, My Mystery Item

What is it?

It is made by others.

It is usually used by others.

It is my whole-life partner.

Without it, I can't exist officially.

If I don't like it, it can be changed by me.

When others use it, they know who I am.

Sometimes it represents me.

In Korean saying, "Tigers leave their leathers when they die, People leave their it when they die.'

Jenny's Riddle



1. It's younger than others.

2. Also it's very quick-tempered.

3. It dies so quickly, too.

4. It's very dangerous.

5. Sometimes it kills us.

6. There are many members in its family.

7. These days, it's spread all over the world.

8. It's cheaper than others.

9. Two words.

10. Something to eat.

11. A hamburger is a kind of it.

12. Coke is a kind of it.

13. Opposite to slow food.



The answer is "FAST FOOD."

Jerome's Turning Point

I will never forget the date, July 25 in 1969, when I was human. Before the miracle happened, I was an angel. The life of perfection was nothing to be desired, which made me feel nothing. You might wonder why I chose to be fragile, humble and mortal being. I wanted to be alive, so decided to be human. Thanks to my decision, my life altered forever.
As an angel, I was omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. I myself was the perfection. But it bothered me one day. Though everything had been changed, I didn't care and wasn't interested in anything. What is worse, the creatures in this world wouldn't be bothered whether I was there or not. I 'set upon a golden bough to see lords and ladies of Byzantium of what is past or passing or to come' but nobody paid attention to me. I couldn't feel the concept of perfection or happiness since it was the same - perfect and happy. I was never desperate. After I realized it, solitary and boring heart fluttered in my heart deeply. I wanted and needed a change to make me totally different from what I was. That's why I became human without hesitation.
As a human, I felt uncomfortable at first due to a entire transformation to a weaker creature. I couldn't fly as my wings disappeared. I was devine no more. Nevertheless, I was satisfied with my condition. I became alive, felt vivid and thanked things given to me. I seized my day and would be satisfied like 'skunks, that search in the moonlight for a bite to eat.' Although knowing I would sail to Byzantium some day, I would enjoy my life, 'caught in a sensual music.'

J.J's Gwangalli

While you’re in Busan, you might want to see and smell the wide blue sea. Among many good places, try to visit Gwangalli, one of three famous beaches. By day, vast stretches of gorgeous sand and the modern Diamond Bridge greet your eyes. By night, the wonderful views of the Diamond Bridge and street lights cast romantic glances at you. At Gwangalli beach, you can enjoy amazing festivals, the cheapest and freshest raw fish, exciting water sports and beautiful cafes. Take subway line No.2 to Gwangan station and fall in love with Gwangalli beach.

Lee's survey

Class4 LEE
These days, traveling seems to be very popular with people, so I wanted to know exactly what people think about traveling. To solve my curiosity, I surveyed ten people in my class. In my survey, the participants were asked if they liked traveling or if they thought they could learn more things through traveling than studying. The survey also asked the respondents which area they wanted to visit most among Europe, Africa, North America, East Asia, Middle East or other. Finally I asked them which country they would like to recommend that I visit and why they like the place.


Results
Everyone likes traveling in my class and most of them (6 out 10) think they can learn more things through traveling than studying. From the results of the survey I found out that the most popular travel site is Europe with 8 out of 10 choosing Europe as their favorite travel site. An interesting thing was that Africa followed Europe with 2 out of ten. Finally, through this survey, I realized that many people like to travel to Turkey with 3 out of ten choosing it. They explained the reasons why they want to visit there, and here are some of them. First, the country has cultures mixed with Western and Eastern one. Second, it has many wonderful old architectures. And third, we can enjoy mediterranean mild weather there.

Conclusion
This response implies that most people would like to have direct and broad experiences through traveling. They believe that traveling makes their experiences wider and richer. They also like to enjoy different cultures from theirs and they like to trace back to the history by traveling. One more thing I'd like to add is Korean people especially like to travel to the European countries which have many ancient historical artifacts and good scenery.

Aimee's online shopping know-how

  Do you enjoy Internet shopping? Have you ever regretted shopping online? Let me give you some useful tips for efficient shopping. First, choose an item that you want to buy. It is important to check the reviews from previous buyers before deciding on a brand. Next, compare the price of the different websites. If you visit a site like 'danawa.com' or 'omi.co.kr', you can compare prices easily. Finally, go to a reliable and cheap website. After checking an event or a coupon that you can use, order the product. If you follow these steps, you'll get things at a good price.

Erin's turning point

Marriage made everything different in my life. Although I gave up many things I had enjoyed, I got something important through my marriage.
Before I got married, I was lazy. I got up late in the morning and I didn’t like to do the household chores. I didn’t help my mother with her housework such as setting the table, washing the dishes, doing the laundry, and cleaning the house. I didn’t clean even my room. I didn’t know how difficult housework was because I didn’t care about that. I always complained to my mother about side dishes. Besides, I was selfish and stubborn. I wasted much money on clothes and bags. I’ve never given my family members some presents on even special days such as their birthdays or Christmas. I liked to hang out with my friends late at night, so my parents told me to come back home early. I didn’t listen to them. I wanted to live alone to avoid their nagging.
However, I’ve changed all my lifestyle since I got married. First of all, I became very diligent. I make lots of side dishes for my husband, do the laundry, and clean my house. I always try to keep my house neat and tidy. Now I can understand my mother’s troubles as a homemaker. Also, I don’t waste money any more. When I go shopping, I take some coupons and make a shopping list not to buy unnecessary things. In addition, I spend most of my time with my family not with my friends, and I care about my family. I had to give up many things I liked after I got married, but I realized that family was more important than anything else.

Edward Kim

The best place to know Korea
Busan has so many fascinating places to visit. One of the most exotic places I recommend for a sightseeing is Seomyeon Eating Alley. It is said that food is a mixture that reflects culture, history and people. When you come near the area, you’ll feel that you’ve already assimilated into this community. The smells of a variety of indigenous dishes attract you to the wondrous world regardless of your intention. Although the images of some traditional foods are a bit strange, the palatable foods will satisfy your desire to experience the Korean cultural legacy. You probably come across local residents who show what the lifestyle of ordinary Koreans is and share opinions with you about current Korean issues. Some restaurants offer you foods that will remind you of the tenacious Koreans who endured the distressing life in the past, others give you luxurious, cozy atmosphere in which you can enjoy delicious fusion Korean food. Seomyeon Eating Alley is the place where the old and contemporary Korea coexist. The convenient way to go there is to take Subway number 1 to Seomyeon