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Week 4: Teamwork

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This video shows us how important the teamwork is. They all have good voice. But after they worked together and it made the song much better and better.

In my opinion, I really like teamwork. Despite, it would take me more time to prepare, but I still like it. In my oral class, we usually have to work with other to do the presentation. To tell the truth, I am not a good leader or member of the team. Sometimes, I will have diverse ideas with my partners. But after the discussion, we could have more whims. Finally, we got some feedback from teachers or classmates.
That moment made me feel impressed and I really enjoy the feeling. I think teamwork can makes the dream work. Moreover, we have more hands so that we can do more things by teamwork.

Week 2: Laughter and Babies

I'd love to know either:(choose ONE of the five to answer) 

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What an absolutely adorable baby! I know this little angel must has very intelligent and caring parent. This video makes me think of the little babies with irresponsible parents and it makes me so sad that their future is doomed. On the contrast,this little baby is going to have an amazing future! My mother is also a kindergartner. Sometimes, I will help my mom to take care of the children. I also love children so much. On the other hand, when they burst out crying, I always don’t know how to do and just look at them quietly. Tell the truth, to be a kindergartner is not an easy job, it is a big challenge to me. Most important of all, my mom is really an idol of me.

Week 1: No Excuses

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After watching this video I realized that the man doesn’t have the feet but he still tries his best to do something. The point of him saying that was to emphasize that if he can work out without being able to use his feet, why should feet hurting be an excuse.

This guy truly is a role model. I gave the video a thumb up. I had used all of those excuses one time or another. I always get up doing something because of so many excuses. This video gave me the enough motivation to push me try harder and harder. No matter on my part time job, schoolwork or anything. I think of this video not only just for sports but for life. It goes for everything. So no more excuses I told to myself.

Week 16: Happy New Year!!

 . . . What are your dreams for the next year? . . . 

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What a very talented group that they look like they enjoy playing together. I love this song so much. I think when you dream big, it might come true.

I hope I could get good grades on this semester.
I hope I could pass my grammar course.
I hope my families and friends could be healthy.
I hope it may snow at Tainan.
I hope I can go to bed early.
I hope I may not late for the first class.
I hope to get more and more knowledge.
I hope I could earn much money to buy more things what I need.
I hope I can get 730 on my TOEIC test.
I hope I can improve my English ability.
I hope I can manage my time effectively.
I hope I can eat more delicious food as I can.

Despite, I don’t know my dreams will come true or not, but these hopes can give me some confidence to face challenges. Hope I could cheer up for everything.

By the way, this winter vacation I will take a trip to Taichung and Taipei with my friends. Hope we may have fun there. I am really expect to visit Taichung and Taipei.

I wish everyone “Happy New Year”! Hope our dreams might come true in the new year.

Week 15: Merry Christmas!!

Actually, this has been happening all over America this winter.  It is called a "flash mob," and flash mobbing has become a new part of American culture in recent years.  I'm sure you've seen some other videos of flash mobs.  Improv Everywhere is pretty well known for this (click to see more improv everywhere).

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This video shows that some people show their love to the God, and they also brought the art of singing to the public. This is so heartwarming and such a wonderful idea. The performance is also marvelous that I had never seen. Hallelujia means "Praise God". No matter we believe the God or not. This powerful video could remind us to open the door of our heart to God or everyone! If I could feel this kind of joy, I would be very delighted to join them. I think the meaning of the life is give thanks for the miracle of the day. If this kind of thing happened in Taiwan, all the people would stare or just laugh at them. The Taiwanese may think that “What are they doing?” or “ How stupid they are!”. I think it is a cultural difference between Taiwan and America. So just do yourself. In my opinion, the flash mob choir performance is really fantastic! I also enjoy in this video.

Week 13: Writing Advice from Authors

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After watching this video I knew that many authors gave all of us some spirit of writing. The authors think that in order to improve our writing skill we just need to read and just do it.

To tell the truth, I didn’t like the writing class when I entered the STU. Because I think writing class is really boring and always makes me feel sleepy especially in the afternoon after the lunchtime. I am a sophomore now. I really enjoy the writing class. When I was a freshman I didn’t know how to write a composition. So the assignment always makes me crazy. The teacher didn’t revise my composition again and again. She just revised my composition without explained for me. I think it is not a useful way. But I really like the writing class now. We have so many chances to revise our essay and also get lots of feedback from Amanda. I really enjoy it despite there are so much assignment need to do. Just do it! I will try my best to do it. And I also want to appreciate for Amanda!!! Without your help I can not write a great essay easily.

Week 12: Evolution

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The video shows that how the photoshop and make up can change a women. This commercial is so real that I feel really surprised. How products these days trick people using the photoshop! Some girls look good and of course they aren't photoshopped nowadays. In Asia, light skin is considered to be more attractive. In stead of telling girls to love who they are, they all had a stereotype that light skin is much better than dark skin. So many people love to use cosmetic so much. I'm sure that everyone that has opened a magazine or seen a commercial and thought "I want to look just like that!”. But I think be confident and love yourself more will be better. So why not just embrace what's given to you?

Week 12: Evolution

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The video shows that how the photoshop and make up can change a women. This commercial is so real that I feel really surprised. How products these days trick people using the photoshop! Some girls look good and of course they aren't photoshopped nowadays. In Asia, light skin is considered to be more attractive. In stead of telling girls to love who they are, they all had a stereotype that light skin is much better than dark skin. So many people love to use cosmetic so much. I'm sure that everyone that has opened a magazine or seen a commercial and thought "I want to look just like that!”. But I think be confident and love yourself more will be better. So why not just embrace what's given to you?

What are YOU Thankful For?

Today, Thursday, November 25th, 2010, is Thanksgiving Day in America.

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I really want to thankful for so many things. At the beginning of a day, I want to thankful for the good weather. The good weather will make me feels much happier.
I want to thankful for my parents. They give me such a happy family. They not only take good care of me but also support me. I love them so much. I want to thankful for my younger sister. She always encourages me when I feel upset. And also share her food, things and felling with me. I want to thankful for my boyfriend. No matter happy or sad he always accompany with me. I want to thankful for my dear friends. They always stay with me whenever I need. I want to thankful for my teachers. They teach us not only in the book but also in the life. I want to thankful for my cellphone. Because of it I can chat with somebody who lives faraway from me. I want to thankful for my motorcycle small pink. Small pink can bring me to everywhere. There are so many things I need to thankful for. Such as food, clothes, shoes, pillow, work, blanket and so on. So I think I should thankful for the God. It’s really kind to give me so many wonderful things. I really appreciate for everything I owned.

Week 10: Taiwanese Taekwondo Athlete Disqualified at Asian Games

I assume you have all seen this video by now. So, the point this time is not to see a new video; the point is for you to discuss your own personal reaction to current events in the news right now. I look forward to learning from you!

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After watching this video I feel heart-broken and really mad. The player burst out crying and sitting on the floor. I think most of us have the same feeling as her. It’s an unfair competition that I had never seen. The umpire said the player is a cheater. That is why the Taiwanese are so angry. But I think the umpire is so serious. He didn’t really understand what was happed but just said that the player was a cheater. It is really an unfair thing. The American always says that the spirit of baseball is not about the result of game, it’s about making a great story. It’s the same spirit of the taekwondo. I think the umpire should pay what he had done. The truth is out there. Just a matter of time! I am a Taiwanese! I love Taiwan. Don’t give up easily. Cheer up!!!