An article about my country in the international press

China is well known as a success in exports. In recent years, the issue about how China maintain a steady and rapid economic growth has become a hot focus for Chinese government.

Here is a link to an article in the China Press. It is interesting to notice that" China's technology imports reached 17.95 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months of this year, up 45.2% over last year". And The European Union and Japan and The United States are the main technology exporters to China. It is wonderful to know that China's entrepreneurs have started to concentrate on changed their economic structure and further development products with high add-on value,such as high-technology and high quality.

I like this sentence which is "Knowledge is power ".

Review for a book

Recently I have read a book named "Dolphin Music" , which was written by Antoinette Moses.It is a fiction which happens in 2051. This is a world where it is too hot to go out. The interesting thing is that it is a virtual world. You can imagine how people live in a virtual world. For example, people can make love without touching each other. CONTROL, the government of Europe, keeps everyone happy in a virtual reality. And the wonderful music are made by dolphins gives everyone pleasure.However, the world has been changed forever when music critic Saul Grant, who is energy and brave, discovers what makes the dolphins sing and sets out to free them.

I like to read this book. One of the reasons is the book can satisfy my curious.I am keen to know what the future world looks like and what will happen in the future world. Therefore, it extends my imagination. In addition, this book tell me a theory which is "No morality can be founded on authority, even if the authority were divine. "(A. J. Ayer. USA writer). And I believe this will not be changed even in the future.

Travel in Cape Reinga

I like this beautiful country, New Zealand. For me, the landscape at every corner in New Zealand is just like scenery in a postcard. And I have always been surprised in travelling.I can't tell you which place is my favour in New Zealand. However, travelling to Cape Reinga gave me an unforgettable experience.

Cape Reinga is located at the northernmost part of New Zealand. I got a shock by the the magnificent natural wonders, the grandeur of the mighty Kauri trees, the expanse of Ninety Mile Beach and the mystique of Cape Reinga,and I can't find a word to express the impression. When I was there, I felt myself reduced smaller and smaller,becoming a piece of dust in air.To be honest, I was suffering from homesickness before the trip.When I was back from Cape Reinga,however, iI was amazed that I was happy to settle down and want to get involved in this country.

Moreover,I would like to tell you an interesting thing that I met while travelling.An Australian, who is about 60 years old, politely asked me to write “Happy birthday” in Chinese on his postcard to send for his younger sister's birthday. I was pleased to do it and sent the postcard with him at the local post office. How wonderful to send a postcard at the northernmost part of New Zealand! It is a great idea to send a local postcard at a local post office.Thanks to the lovely 60-year-old gentleman.

I am looking forward to visiting the 100% pure natural place again.And I will try the Cape Reinga Adventures, for example, fishing, Kayaking, 4 Wheel Driving, Hiking, Snorkelling, Horse trekking and Dune Surfing.

Oral Skill Blog Entry Seven------Summary for lecture

This lecture by Rohan Stace was about "You and New Zealand Police". There are five areas. The first point he spoke about how to communicate with police. For example, in an emergency situation, the first thing to do is to dial 111 which is free for public. And if you have communication difficulties, you can use the language line for help or get a help from a friend or family member.

One of the key problems he mentioned was about domestic/family violence which is a crime and against the law. He gave some suggestions, such as ring 111 if you were in immediate danger or tell someone you trust about this. In addition, it is most important for looking after children to keep them safety in school and in a car and at home.

Moreover, another point he talked about how to deal with burglary. You and ring 111 or visit police station to report it, and do not touch or move anything because police need them as evidence. Another thing to do is to reduce the burglars opportunities. For instance, try to know your neighbour and don't make your property look easy entrance.

Consequently, Mr Stace gave us much useful information, it helps us to get know about police in New Zealand. However, in my opinion, he spoke too fast to understand, and it is not easy to catch them.

summary the news

I read the news which is "Minister to quiz police on high-speed chases after death" on Monday April 30,2007. It was about a high-powered driving BMW careered off the road and crashed because of the police Howard broad chasing. And the diver who is called Micheal James Ellicock,21, a yacht refurbisher, was dead at the scene. This accident happened in central New Plymouth about 12:30 AM yesterday. Police Minister Annette King will seek an assurance from the police trial . In my opinion, this is very sad news. Everybody gets only one life, so, living is valuable. I can imagine how sad his family are. And also I think police should do another thing to warn them to stop instead of chasing the high-speed car. The chasing makes the situation worse.

In the newspaper article, there are 17 verb forms in the active voice which are actions from the subjects of the sentences and 5 ones in the passive voice because the agent is unimportant.

For example:
simple past passive: Mr Ellicock's car was chased by...
before it was abandoned on St Aubyn st...
he was found dead...
The accident has been referred to the....

Oral skill Blog Entry Five-----Transcribe news headline

transcription:
And it reports the government quizzing police guidelines for high speed chasings following the death of a man in New Plymouth on Saturday.

Identify three pronunciation features:
consonant to vowel linking: and it, death of a man in
sounds disappear: government,speed, it
weak forms : the

Oral skill Blog Entry Six----Compare two pictures (Group B)

Well both of these pictures are related to the classroom. The first one is of learning by computers, the second one is of children who are reading books. I think that different types of students have different learning ways. For example young kids under 9 years old need and like to visualize things, so colorful pictures,images can grab their attention and also give them direct sense. It is just like the Picture One, the children seem to be interested in books, and get information as well. On the other hand, the students in Picture Two seem to be studying as a group through the computer. Computer can be used successfully to teach. For example, they provide an endless number of simple questions, and as the student answers these questions the facts are learned and reinforced.