April 27, 2009

Race


I make friends with different races in America, which I learn to treat people equally without considering their colors.

Uncertainty


This summer vacation , I will go to Boston, and I hope I could get a new experience.

Unique


It is unique experience to study in America, which expands my mind.

Tolerance


American culture is tolerant, I still need to learn.

Diversity



American culture is diverse, I study with people around the world, which is fantastic.

April 22, 2009

Dead Poet's Society

Summary and Analysis
Welton Academy was a conservative prep school, and consisted of all boys. Mr. Keating who was a new English teacher taught the students poetry in a creative way. He inspired the students to think for themselves, and the students established the Dead Poet’s Society,in which they could write poetry without limitation. However, Neil had a conflict with his father about performing the plays. After he committed suicide, the school dismissed the Dead Poet’s Society, and fired Mr. Keating. But the students respected Mr. Keating in their ways.

I was impressed with this film, especially Mr. Keating. I could catch a glimpse of the American teaching style that is thinking for myself.

tempting


Definition:
Something or someone that is attractive

Sentence:
It is a tempting suggestion to visit the Egyptian pyramid.

principle


Definition: a fundamental or general truth or law

Sentence:

One economic principle is that when the supply of the good is over the demand, the price will fall.

severe


Definition: Serious in appearance or manner

Sentence: North Korea launched a testing missile, which intesified the severe situation.

accuse


Definition:
to charge persons with crime and offence.

Sentence:
The prosecutor accused the suspect of murder.

violation


Definition: to break , disregard and infringe a law or agreement, etc.

Sentence: If you violate the traffic rule, you would get the fine.