news discussion

Quill:hello,let’s discuss this news~

Roxanne:okok

Ruby:I think it’s the issue about religion.

Charlotte:yes,I agree.

Quill:as we know,the people in middle east are really religious.

Roxanne:yeah, and there are many taboos in their religion.

Ruby:hmm,for example?

Charlotte:ummm, they are not allowed to eat pork.

Quill:and…you know,the women in Muslim countries are not allowed to reveal their faces.

Roxanne:but I think that the teacher in this article had noting to do with Muhammad…and Ms. Hussein thought so.

Ruby:yes,I think the Sudan government took that too serious

Charlotte:I think they have to distinguish education from religion.

Quill:yes~ And I think that the teacher was innocent,and that she did the mistake accidentally.

Roxanne:I think if there is someone to be blamed for, it should not be the teacher, but her pupils.

Ruby:uhh,but I think the kids were too young to know the dos and don’ts.

Roxanne:but we cannot let the teacher take all responsibilities, all we have to do is to teach the kids, that’s all.

Charlotte:yeah, the teacher shouldn’t have been imprisoned

Quill:anyway,I consider the government should strike a balance between the malicious words and innocent mistake.

Roxanne:that makes me think of literary persecution.

Ruby:it seems a terrible thing

Charlotte:I guess I won't talk anything from now on.

Quill:ha ha~We stay in Taiwan.And people have lots of freedom.Don't worry.

Roxanne:That's right. Compared to those people in the Middle East.We are much luckier.

Ruby:Don't worry Charlotte. You can talk whatever you want in this chatroom.

Charlotte:HaHa ~Ok Ok

Quill: But finally the teacher was innocent.

Roxanne: They were nice judges

Ruby:She didn't do anything wrong.

Charlotte:People there were really really sensitive.

Quill:They just make a fuss about it

Roxanne:Maybe we can't say that because we don't totally understand their culture background.

Ruby:It makes sense.

Charlotte:I am really afraid that World War Three is going happen TOMORROW

Quill:How stupid you are, Charlotte~No wonder you look so blue recently.

Roxanne:HaHa~ Don't think too much

Ruby:We are all peace-keeper. If the war will break out,don't leave me alone

Charlotte:We must run away together

Quill:Ok Ok~I don't want talk to you guys. You are really stupid.I have to leave this chatroom.See you.

Roxanne:Is Quill angry?

Ruby:I don't know. I have to do other homework.Bye.

Charlotte:Bye.

Which jobs have highest rate of depression?

news http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21292612/print/1/displaymode/1098/
our talk show http://www.supload.com/listen?s=I1HJVBUET0UZ

summary:
According to the report, it was said that personal care, waiter or waitress had highest rates of depression.Compared to man, women had higher rate to suffer from depression, and younger works did too. In fact,personal care works whose jobs were dealing with all the details of the old or the disabled seemed boring and dull. They should focus on their problems about sleep, energy, concentration and self-image. The lowest rate of depression is engineers,architects and surveyors.After all, by doing full-time jobs could help us prevent from depression.

New prototype phone gives fitness check

1.URL http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071006/ap_on_hi_te/japan_workout_phone;_ylt=Aqm.sU0gFcRuyz_6kklfBZ8jtBAF

2.questions

Q1:Can you say some special functions of the new prototype phone?
A:It can take your pulse, check your body fat, time your jogs and so on.

Q2:Where is the prototype Wellness mobile phone from?
A:Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc.

Q3:What does the new phone target?
A:Users with busy lives.

Q4:When and where is the new phone product?
A:It unveiled this week at the CEATEC electronics show outside Tokyo

Q5:Has DoCoMo set a release date or price?
A:Not yet.

3.key words

prototype: a standard or typical example
assess: to fix or determine the amount of, as damages
trainer: one who trains other persons or animals
target: a reference point to shoot at
unveil: remove the cover from
lethargic: deficient in alertness or activity
appear: come into sight or view
flash: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
capacity: the amount that can be contained
release: merchandise issued for sale or public showing


4.summary
A new type of cellphone could help you check your body.Working as your personal trainer,it tells you whether you are under lots of stress or not.From now on,don't worry about bad breath because the cellphone will analyze it for you.It also includes surfing the Internet,recording meals,and share datas.DoCoMo hasn't announced its price and Tokyo-based company's phones are just for domestic trade.

Saving AIDS Drugs for African Victims

1.URL http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/aidsdrugs/story.html
2.summary

For African Victims,the cost of treatment is so high that they can't afford it.
Therefore,Lee Wildes started a campaign to help AIDS patients by using additional and extra drugs from hospitals.
He also went to Africa realizing the seriousness and researched new treatment flighting for AIDS.
Trying his best to consult doctors in various way,he saved many people and led them to the bright road.He was really a successful person appreciated by those trying to defeat AIDS.

3.my thoughts and reflections

I really admired Lee Wildes' spirits and actions.He was the man who really cared about the serious problem. Excluding all kinds of difficulties he insisted helping those patients.Some of them might not think highly of their life.He help them find out the value of life again.They are not different from others.They still can work or even raise a family.I can imagine how Wildes dealed with his problems,not helter skelter but step by step.Next time when I confront problems,I must calm down first.And I think we should devote our time serving ourselves because good kindnesses are meaningful to us.He mentioned that he hope government and drug companies could face the problem actively.After all,we shouldn't always live just for ourselves!

school timetable

1.listen to advanced 30 minutes a day
2.be creative and innovative
3. Don't fear the hard stuff!

Recent Days

I have gradually accustommed to these days that I'm a college student.
In addition to making lots of friends,I joined many activities after class.
The difference between senior high school student is that I have many free time to do what I enjoy.
But,it seemed that I still can't control my time well.
I spent lots of time surfing the Internet into the midnight.
Every professor specializes in different kinds of subjects,such as classical myth!
In fact, I don't like literature very much.But I would like to try.
I found out that almost every student had thought what they want to do in the future,but I still wonder and explore what I can do .
I must develop interests that I'm really fond of.
By the way,I didn't have the experience that the teacher in class spoke English all the time or be taught by American teacher!
I think there is still lot of spaces that I can improve my English skills.

Now I major in English,the real one.



9/18 We have one day off due to the typhoon.
My roomates and I cleaned our room.
In fact,I miss home a bit,but I didn't tell anyone.
It rained cats and dogs outside,and I felt a little blue.
I want to chat with someone,but who?



By reading some books, I might feel better.
Do I really join TaipeiYuehFu???

I feel headache now!

self-introduction

Hello!Everyone!My name is 張雅茹 and my English name is Ruby.

The left picture is Paul Frank and it's so cute!I hope one day I can play the guitar,too. Can anyone teach me?

I graduated from Chung Shan Girls senior high school.I have many unforgettable memories there.Aspecially I join the club,Chung Shan Marching Band!I played the snare drum.Once we performed in 北京 for nine days.Everything was so wonderful!I feel self-confidence by doing so!

By the way,I like to count since I learned calculation with an abacus for many years.There are many trophies in my house.In my free time, I like jogging because I think it's the easiest sport.All people have feet,don't they?I also like reading books.They keep me company and help get rid of boredom and loneliness.

I have two sisters. One of them is a soldier and the other is still a high school student.My older sister is very very cool!She is very brave and persistent.And my younger sister is good at art.I think that my family members are all dependent.


I have lived in 板橋 for eighteen years.Due to the MRT and HRS system,the traffic there is very convenient.If you guys what to visit there,you can tell me!

In fact,at first,I didn't think that I will be admitted to NCU English department!But I would like to learn English with you guys.Needless to say,English has become the international language.I hope one day I can travel to Europe or America and understand their cultures more.I must improve my English from now on! GO GO GO!