Nowadays, countries compete fiercely, so every one of them is making efforts to find a way to develop rapidly. 500 years ago, the first exploration took place, explorers proved its value and importance to a country right after returning to their homeland. Since then, many countries started to mimic the act. Explorations took place very often in the past hundreds of years because of its significance by bringing countries plenty of resources, massive lands and a quick develop in technologies.
In the olden times, a lot of powerful countries such as Spain, Britain and France, sent explorers to look for routes towards the ancient nations. A lot of them found natural resources in the new found lands. For example, John Cabot found a big region with sufficient fish to provide all people in Britain, and for Jacques Cartier, his crew traded iron goods for the furs which they lacked. People nowadays learn from those historical events about how exploration could bring resources. This is a way to bring profits to the countries quickly. Although it may cause misunderstandings and even wars, countries still venture to send explorers onto voyages of discovery. From that, we can easily learn about the mammoth advantages of exploration that could lure the kings to take the risk. Thus, people learn from past events about the position of exploration as it benefits countries within its people with the wealth found in the new discovered lands.
Exploration is significant to countries, not only because of the profits it brings to the country, but also because of the massive lands claimed for the country. A strong country keeps its position by developing itself. This means that countries need big territories to become stronger and stronger. Looking into the past, America bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for 720 million US dollars. Did America buy it for nothing? Of course not. America had a purpose that made them willing to pay millions of dollars for a piece of land. That's because they realized the importance of territory to a country. By exploring, people often discover lands that don't belong to any government at the time, so explorers would claim the land for the country that sponsored their voyages. What's the most important is that it's entirely free. Therefore, exploration holds its unique status in the development of a country because of the mammoth benefits it brings.
Above all, technology, which decides a country's position, could also be gained from exploration. As we all know, technology is a significant factor of a country which decides the nation’s position and fame. For instance, the strongest country is America, but is it the biggest country? Is it the country with the most population? Definitely not. Then what makes it hold its high position in the world? The answer is technology. America has the most developed technology and top scientists. Technology not only helps the country strong its military forces but also brings the country more and more income. Technology can be developed during the voyage by making new discoveries in the sea or on land, which is very often. Explorers can also learn from the native people in the new found lands. They often bring back the new founds with them to disclose to their country. Hence, countries often send explorers to improve their technology and gain experiences because of the importance of expolorations.
In summary, exploration is important for the countries because the new found resources could make up for the lacks of the country, the new lands could enlarge the country and enrich the original country's culture, and improve the technologies with a quick speed. All these benefits are significant to a nation's development. It's a fact that all countries are making great efforts to strong themselves nowadays. For this reason, exploration is a quick way to improve the country, so it has always held its importance.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Exploration Essay Plan..
Introduction: common event in the history of people, bring profits to countries
Thesis Statement: Exploration took place very often in the past hundreds of years because of its importance by bringing countries plenty of natural resources, massive lands, and a quick develop in technologies.
Body Paragraph 1. Topic Sentence: In the olden times, a lot of powerful countries such as Spain, Britain and France sent explorers to find routes towards the ancient nations.
Body: exploration is important because of the advantages it bring
Concluding Sentence: Thus, people learn from past events about the position of exploration as it benefits countries within its people with the wealth found in the new discovered lands.
Body Paragraph 2. Topic Sentence: Exploration is significant to countries, not only because of the profits it brings to the country, but also because of the massive lands claimed for the country.
Body: exploration is important because the new found lands help to develop the country rapidly
Concluding Sentence: Therefore, exploration holds its unique status in the development of a country because of the mammoth benefits it brings.
Body Paragraph 3. Topic Sentence: Above all, technology, which decides a country's position, could also be gained from exploration.
Body: exploration is important because of the technology improved during the explorations
Concluding Sentence: Hence, countries often send explorers to improve their technology and gain experiences because of the importance of expolorations.
Conclusion: Topic Sentence: In summary, exploration is important for the countries because the new found resources could make up for the lacks of the country, the new lands could enlarge the country and enrich the original country's culture, and improve the technologies with a quick speed.
Body: countries make great efforts to develop
Concluding Sentence: In summary, exploration is a quick way to improve the country, so it has always held its importance.
Thesis Statement: Exploration took place very often in the past hundreds of years because of its importance by bringing countries plenty of natural resources, massive lands, and a quick develop in technologies.
Body Paragraph 1. Topic Sentence: In the olden times, a lot of powerful countries such as Spain, Britain and France sent explorers to find routes towards the ancient nations.
Body: exploration is important because of the advantages it bring
Concluding Sentence: Thus, people learn from past events about the position of exploration as it benefits countries within its people with the wealth found in the new discovered lands.
Body Paragraph 2. Topic Sentence: Exploration is significant to countries, not only because of the profits it brings to the country, but also because of the massive lands claimed for the country.
Body: exploration is important because the new found lands help to develop the country rapidly
Concluding Sentence: Therefore, exploration holds its unique status in the development of a country because of the mammoth benefits it brings.
Body Paragraph 3. Topic Sentence: Above all, technology, which decides a country's position, could also be gained from exploration.
Body: exploration is important because of the technology improved during the explorations
Concluding Sentence: Hence, countries often send explorers to improve their technology and gain experiences because of the importance of expolorations.
Conclusion: Topic Sentence: In summary, exploration is important for the countries because the new found resources could make up for the lacks of the country, the new lands could enlarge the country and enrich the original country's culture, and improve the technologies with a quick speed.
Body: countries make great efforts to develop
Concluding Sentence: In summary, exploration is a quick way to improve the country, so it has always held its importance.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Provincial Exam..
I don't have any questions about the Provincial Exam for now..
Maybe I'll ask Ms.Chan when I think of one..
Hmm..I'm kind of worried about my English provincials because I really want to get an A!!
I'll work really hard.. I'm afraid I can't even pass..
555555555..!!
The provincial exams are really hard to me.. Especially the poetry..
I can't even understand the poems!!
I don't think I can sleep well tonight because I'm so worried..
Anyways..I'll work hard!
Maybe I'll ask Ms.Chan when I think of one..
Hmm..I'm kind of worried about my English provincials because I really want to get an A!!
I'll work really hard.. I'm afraid I can't even pass..
555555555..!!
The provincial exams are really hard to me.. Especially the poetry..
I can't even understand the poems!!
I don't think I can sleep well tonight because I'm so worried..
Anyways..I'll work hard!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Exploration..
http://tbn0.google.cn/images?q=tbn:w1wUYZ3ytUb-iM:(1)
http://tbn3.google.cn/images?q=tbn:fd2b2YmWdFgayM:(2)
(1) There are a lot of cods in this picture, just like what John Cabot had found in the oceans near Canada. Exploration is important to a country because it can bring them goods. The fur trade also supports this idea. People can get things their country require by exploring and finding lands of riches. This would save them a lot of time and money. What's more is that exploring to find goods could bring bring them a lot of profits.
(2) This is a wooden cross. I chose this picture to represent the importance of exploration because it's similar to something that's mentioned in the Jacques Cartier video. Explorers could claim lands for their own country. This would help to develop the country and it could become stronger in a short period of time. At the same time, the country could gain experience of communicating with a different nation. That would prepare them for more diplomacy.
(2) This is a wooden cross. I chose this picture to represent the importance of exploration because it's similar to something that's mentioned in the Jacques Cartier video. Explorers could claim lands for their own country. This would help to develop the country and it could become stronger in a short period of time. At the same time, the country could gain experience of communicating with a different nation. That would prepare them for more diplomacy.
(3) In this picture, the ship is exploring on the ocean. There's a mammoth ice berg in their way. Exploration is very necessary and useful to developing a country's technology. They could learn a lot from exploring, and their experiences would be more useful. This not only benefits the country but also brings profits to the whole world. It's an important step of developing!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Fur Trade..
http://tbn0.google.cn/images?q=tbn:wX1w3OwCLpZyNM: (1)
http://tbn1.google.cn/images?q=tbn:T7tRei7HTuh_7M: (2)
http://tbn0.google.cn/images?q=tbn:arBYIAEbDHw-9M: (3)
http://tbn0.google.cn/images?q=tbn:lY2kN-3xqAt1QM: (4)
5. (people travelling) In this picture, several men are walking in a mountain. I think they're looking for animals to hunt. It shows their first step of the process of fur trade. This picture reveals the true life of the people involved in the fur trade. I can feel the difficulties in their lives through looking at this picture because their clothes don't seem very comfortable and warm, but the setting looks very cold. People could feel the tiring mood.
4. (canoe) I can see a lot of people rowing the canoe down a river. Some trees are along the bank of the river. Nature seemed very peaceful. There might be a lot of obstacles on their way to the destination, but everyone is making efforts to overcome the difficulties and all men are united together. Fur trade brings them a lot of benefits, but I think when facing danger, it's friendship that connects them together, not profits.
3. (dead animals) A row of dead animals are lying on the snow. This picture makes me think of the contents of people. People are cruel animals sometimes. Even though they have brilliant minds, they could be very cold blooded, and care about nothing except for money. The animals are also lives, and they're equal to us humans. Their parents also cherish them just like the way ours treasure us. Would you like to see humans killed by others just because of benefits? These animals deserve to be treated kindly and with respect, so I think they the fur trade might not be such a good idea since they harmed the ecological balance.
3. (dead animals) A row of dead animals are lying on the snow. This picture makes me think of the contents of people. People are cruel animals sometimes. Even though they have brilliant minds, they could be very cold blooded, and care about nothing except for money. The animals are also lives, and they're equal to us humans. Their parents also cherish them just like the way ours treasure us. Would you like to see humans killed by others just because of benefits? These animals deserve to be treated kindly and with respect, so I think they the fur trade might not be such a good idea since they harmed the ecological balance.
2. (bloody beast) The leopard looks as if it's dying. It must have been shot by a hunter for its fur. Blood is oozing out from the animal's mouth. It looks very scary. Its eyes are full of hatred and disgust. Maybe it's thinking of having revenge on the human who killed it. While the fur trade, a lot of innocent animals like the leopard were killed. Humans should really think over on the consequences of their actions before doing it.
1. (map) This is a map of the fur trade route. It shows the US and parts of Canada. I think the Europeans must have won a lot of profits during the fur trade, but shouldn't they care more about the nature? It makes me think of how cruel the Europeans were. They invaded the Native people's land, harmed the people and destroyed the local nature. Sometimes, people should be more foresighted.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Literary Essay
Bravery is an important trait of a hero. It's a characterization that will help audience learn more about the different kinds of characters. Heroes are not only around us, but also in legendary stories. They demonstrate courage that could inspire others, just like what the protagonists in "The Sniper" and Lady Westall in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" do. Their existence helps to make our world a better place.
In the short story "The Sniper", the protagonist is a courageous sniper who fights with enemies all by himself and plans to escape calmly after getting shot. In the setting of the civil war in Ireland in the 1920s, most soldiers are selfish and they often escape from dangerous tasks. The Republican sniper is just the opposite because he fought with bravery with his enemies all by himself. For instance, when the sniper noticed the enemy car on the street, "The sniper raised his rifle and fired." He shot at the armored car once he noticed it. The protagonist knew that there were a lot of enemies around, but he still chose to fire at them. This shows that he's fearless towards enemies. He is very heroic at such a young age. The sniper's behavior of battling with the Free Staters by himself creates a mood of intensity for the audience. In addition, when facing external conflicts, people are usually very fragile, but the main character planned his runaway calmly with intelligence right after he was injured. For example, after getting shot, "The sniper lay still for a long time nursing his wounded arm and planning escape." Suffering from an arm injury must have been torture, but the sniper overcame the agony and analyzed the situation with a calm mind. As a young man, he demonstrated excessive maturity by being so thoughtful and gallant. The short story's resolution was a tragedy, but the author didn't mention the protagonist being fragile after finding out that he killed his brother. That shows the author wants the reader to think of the sniper as a hero who is very strong and could control his emotions because ordinary people would burst into tears when they're facing a next of kin's death. In summary, the Republican sniper symbolizes bravery with his cleverish mind, endurance and courage.
In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", Lady Westall demonstrated bravery by overcoming her own fear and daring to persuade the protagonist to escape. As a woman in the olden times, her position must have been very low, so she needed a lot of courage to disobey a man's will. For example, when she walked into Sir Gawain's room to convince him to escape, "She whispered 'You must escape right now, I will help you!' " Lady Westall told the protagonist softly that she's providing him a chance to flee. It would give the audience suspense and make them wonder why she would do this because the readers couldn't know about her thoughts since the story has a limited omnicient narrator. At the same time, this action shows that even though Lady Westall was afraid to be noticed by other people, she still decided to assist Sir Gawain in escaping. Not much people would offer to sacrifice themselves to benefit others. Lady Westall needed to be very brave in order to overcome her own internal conflict of being scared. Her behavior also breaks the stereotype that woman are like shadows who only follow men. Another idea is that being an elegant lady, Lady Westall was probably very kindhearted because it's not easy for a noblesse to be so modest. For instance, " 'I can not let this happen to you. Run for your life!' She pleaded." after Sir Gawain refused to escape. In that kind of intense atmosphere, Lady Westall's actions makes it clear that she is a person who insists on behaviors that she thinks is right, no matter what it would cost her. People like Lady Westall are usually full of dignity and grace, so she had to be brave to demonstrate the true, gracious self. That makes it clear that Lady Westall gives the audience a impression of considerate. Therefore, Lady Westall represents bravery and courage to challenge the feudal faith that woman should always be obedient. It's self-evident that she's the symbol of gallantry.
Thus, the sniper and Lady Westall have characteristics in common. Both of them are courageous, so they could encourage readers to stay calm in dangerous situations and persist in behaviors they believe is correct. Bravery also makes people able to overcome fears. Even though the protagonists' bravery in the two stories aren't the same, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "The Sniper" both explain the gallantry of heroes.
In the short story "The Sniper", the protagonist is a courageous sniper who fights with enemies all by himself and plans to escape calmly after getting shot. In the setting of the civil war in Ireland in the 1920s, most soldiers are selfish and they often escape from dangerous tasks. The Republican sniper is just the opposite because he fought with bravery with his enemies all by himself. For instance, when the sniper noticed the enemy car on the street, "The sniper raised his rifle and fired." He shot at the armored car once he noticed it. The protagonist knew that there were a lot of enemies around, but he still chose to fire at them. This shows that he's fearless towards enemies. He is very heroic at such a young age. The sniper's behavior of battling with the Free Staters by himself creates a mood of intensity for the audience. In addition, when facing external conflicts, people are usually very fragile, but the main character planned his runaway calmly with intelligence right after he was injured. For example, after getting shot, "The sniper lay still for a long time nursing his wounded arm and planning escape." Suffering from an arm injury must have been torture, but the sniper overcame the agony and analyzed the situation with a calm mind. As a young man, he demonstrated excessive maturity by being so thoughtful and gallant. The short story's resolution was a tragedy, but the author didn't mention the protagonist being fragile after finding out that he killed his brother. That shows the author wants the reader to think of the sniper as a hero who is very strong and could control his emotions because ordinary people would burst into tears when they're facing a next of kin's death. In summary, the Republican sniper symbolizes bravery with his cleverish mind, endurance and courage.
In "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", Lady Westall demonstrated bravery by overcoming her own fear and daring to persuade the protagonist to escape. As a woman in the olden times, her position must have been very low, so she needed a lot of courage to disobey a man's will. For example, when she walked into Sir Gawain's room to convince him to escape, "She whispered 'You must escape right now, I will help you!' " Lady Westall told the protagonist softly that she's providing him a chance to flee. It would give the audience suspense and make them wonder why she would do this because the readers couldn't know about her thoughts since the story has a limited omnicient narrator. At the same time, this action shows that even though Lady Westall was afraid to be noticed by other people, she still decided to assist Sir Gawain in escaping. Not much people would offer to sacrifice themselves to benefit others. Lady Westall needed to be very brave in order to overcome her own internal conflict of being scared. Her behavior also breaks the stereotype that woman are like shadows who only follow men. Another idea is that being an elegant lady, Lady Westall was probably very kindhearted because it's not easy for a noblesse to be so modest. For instance, " 'I can not let this happen to you. Run for your life!' She pleaded." after Sir Gawain refused to escape. In that kind of intense atmosphere, Lady Westall's actions makes it clear that she is a person who insists on behaviors that she thinks is right, no matter what it would cost her. People like Lady Westall are usually full of dignity and grace, so she had to be brave to demonstrate the true, gracious self. That makes it clear that Lady Westall gives the audience a impression of considerate. Therefore, Lady Westall represents bravery and courage to challenge the feudal faith that woman should always be obedient. It's self-evident that she's the symbol of gallantry.
Thus, the sniper and Lady Westall have characteristics in common. Both of them are courageous, so they could encourage readers to stay calm in dangerous situations and persist in behaviors they believe is correct. Bravery also makes people able to overcome fears. Even though the protagonists' bravery in the two stories aren't the same, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and "The Sniper" both explain the gallantry of heroes.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This week has nearly passed..
Time flies..
It's already Thursday..one more day to go!
This has been a busy week.. We did our literary paragraphs and prepared for the provincial exam.. I don't really want to come to school so much any more.. It's so hard thinking of plans for my essay!! I hate the quizes and tests.. I've always been lazy, so now I just want to sleep everyday~
But.. that only happens in my imaginary world because I know that I have to work hard to achieve.. I'm going to make great efforts in English!! Then..I can relax after the provincial exams in April (if I do well..)
Hmm.. Science is ok.. I'm having fun there because it's pretty interesting to me and Mr.Posada (unlike Ms.Chan) never gives us homework.. (I'm not blaming you Ms.Chan! Just saying..)
Life is kind of boring right now.. nothing exciting..the same old things happen again and again..
Every morning I wake up and go to school.. I study hard in school.. then I go home with Carolyn.Jennifer and Kayla.. I do my homework and practice my piano at home.. I go to sleep and the next morning, I go to school again! I know life isn't always exciting.. so I'll just have to get used to it and tell myself to work hard in school for now!!
I really need to do well in the provincial exams and I'm practicing very hard at home..
God bless me~!!
And..this weekend..I'm planning to redo my fingernails and then fix my uniform pants.. maybe I'll buy a bag if I have extra money left..
Anyways.. I'll be a good student and work hard~
Ps. Ms.Chan.. I know you're laughing after you read my last sentence~
It's already Thursday..one more day to go!
This has been a busy week.. We did our literary paragraphs and prepared for the provincial exam.. I don't really want to come to school so much any more.. It's so hard thinking of plans for my essay!! I hate the quizes and tests.. I've always been lazy, so now I just want to sleep everyday~
But.. that only happens in my imaginary world because I know that I have to work hard to achieve.. I'm going to make great efforts in English!! Then..I can relax after the provincial exams in April (if I do well..)
Hmm.. Science is ok.. I'm having fun there because it's pretty interesting to me and Mr.Posada (unlike Ms.Chan) never gives us homework.. (I'm not blaming you Ms.Chan! Just saying..)
Life is kind of boring right now.. nothing exciting..the same old things happen again and again..
Every morning I wake up and go to school.. I study hard in school.. then I go home with Carolyn.Jennifer and Kayla.. I do my homework and practice my piano at home.. I go to sleep and the next morning, I go to school again! I know life isn't always exciting.. so I'll just have to get used to it and tell myself to work hard in school for now!!
I really need to do well in the provincial exams and I'm practicing very hard at home..
God bless me~!!
And..this weekend..I'm planning to redo my fingernails and then fix my uniform pants.. maybe I'll buy a bag if I have extra money left..
Anyways.. I'll be a good student and work hard~
Ps. Ms.Chan.. I know you're laughing after you read my last sentence~
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Jacques Cartier..
http://tbn3.google.cn/images?q=tbn:5alHcSZSxghDgM: (right)
http://tbn0.google.cn/images?q=tbn:dc54NDlko8-WUM: (scurvy) (8)
1. Jacques Cartier is wearing a suit in the picture on the right. We can see a hand pointing in front of him, it shows that people respect him very much. He is looking at the see on a ship and he seems to be thinking. In the picture on the left, there are a lot of workers with Jacques Cartier. They might be making a ship on a mountain because they need wood. Working with workers demonstrates Jacques's modesty and earnesty.
2. (1) Jacques Cartier is a French man.
(2) Jacques Cartier was a explorer and navigator
(3) Jacques Cartier led 3 expeditions to Canada
(4) Jacques Cartier was born in Brittany
(4) Jacques Cartier was born in Brittany
(5) Jacques Cartier was sent by the French King to find a land full of treasures
(6) Jacques Cartier used the ship "Grande Hermine"
(7) Jacques Cartier experienced a harsh winter in Canada on his 2nd expedition
(8) Jacques Cartier died in 1557
(9) Jacques Cartier didn't discover any gold in Canada
(10) Jacques Cartier claimed Canada for France
3. Jacques Cartier was the first European explorer to travel inland of North America. Jacques Cartier claimed Canada for France. He also named Montreal. Jacques Cartier gave Canada the name "Kanata", meaning small villages or settlements.
4. Jacques Cartier was sent to Canada by the French King in 1534 to look for a passage around North America to East Asia, as some people had done already. The king also wanted him to find a trade route. The French King sponsored him with 2 ships and 61 men. The king gave him the mission to discover lands where it's said that a great quantity of gold and other precious things are to be found.
5. Jacques Cartier sailed over the Atlantic Ocean to Canada. Then, he sailed along the east shores of Canada. He sailed over St.Lawrence River and went to Quebec and Montreal. He then headed towards France, passing the shores of Nova Scotia and St.Pierre Islands. Jacques Cartier also sailed over the Gulf of St.Lawrence.
6. If I were the First Nations people, I would wonder why the Europeans are here, and I'd want them to leave my home. I don't think anyone would want visitors who aren't invited. I would have been a little bit scared because I don't know what their purpose was. I would ask them politely what they're here for. I might also tell them not to harm the people because everyone needs peace. If the Europeans mean no harm, I would invite them to my home and introduce the environment to them. If they're hostile, I'll use millitary force to kick them out of the place.
7. a) Jacques Cartier traded goods with the native people. The Europeans gave out iron goods for animal fur. Jacques Cartier then took two of the native Chief, Donnaconna's sons back to Europe with him. Donnaconna was not very satisfied with that. When Jacques Cartier left, he put a cross that claimed Canada to France on the seashore. This provoked Donnaconna because he thinks they should have asked for his permission. When Donnaconna's two sons came back with Jacques Cartier, Donnaconna firmly decided not to help the European explorers after hearing his two sons describe their seeings in Europe.
b) Jacques Cartier returned to Canada but a lot of his men were seriously ill. The harsh climate and illness took away all the strength in them. Luckily, Donnaconna's two sons helped him cure all the people. When Jacques Cartier headed for France again, he tricked Donnaconna and his two sons onto his ship. He wanted to bring them to the French King so that he could convince the king to give him another chance to go to Canada. He promised Donnaconna that he's going to send him home after some time, but Donnaconna never had the chance to go back home. He died in France after living there for four years.
8.Scurvy is a kind of disease caused by a lack of fresh fruits or vegetables. To cure it, people just have to inject enough Vitamin C. People who have scurvy might feel pain and they may be very weak and fragile. Blood leaks from the blood vessels and they form red dots. This disease is often seen in travelers and mariners.
9. Jacques Cartier brought Donnaconna back to France by tricking him. Donnaconna had no choice, and went to Europe with Jacques Cartier. He hoped to go back to his nativeland after a few days' time, just like what Jacques Cartier had promised. Eventually, he never had the chance to go back to Canada again. After living in France for four years, Donnaconna died in France. The poor man never saw his land again.
10. If I were Donnaconna, I would be both exasperated and nostalgic. I would hate the French people very much because they not only invaded my land, but also harmed me. They have no right to claim Canada for France since its not their property. Their behaviour was very rude and violent. I would also be sad. Before the French people came, we all lived peacefully in our village. Their approach destroyed our splendid lives and caused sorrow in our people's hearts. I would miss the moderate life we once had before the French people came. I don't think I'll want to be friends with the French anymore. They're too violent and hostile. I'll never forgive them for hurting us native people.
11. archipelago 群岛 In the old times, a lot of people thought of North America as a archipelago of islands.
scurvy 坏血病 In Jacques Cartier's crew, a lot of people died of scurvy.
immunity 免疫力 The Iroquois had no immunity to some of the diseases in Europe.
Sieur 贵族 Sieur de Roberval was told to establish a colony in North America.
pyrites 硫化铁矿类 Iron pyrites are common minerals that are worthless.
treachery 背叛 The Iroquois were disgusted by French treachery.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
John Cabot..
http://tbn2.google.cn/images?q=tbn:5uqKXHmZbzN7HM:
from Google (right) Bonus Question
1. These two pictures are both portraits of John Cabot. I think it makes a good comparison because one is the picture of an old man and the other one is approximately in his late thirties. In both pictures, John Cabot is wearing a cap. In the picture on the left, he has a long beard. He's looks old but healthy. In the other picture, John Cabot is sitting in a chair. He looks very energetic. Maybe it was drawn right after he succeeded in exploring new lands.
2. (1) John Cabot was Italian
(2) John Cabot's ship the "Matthew" was named after his wife
(3) John Cabot was a lifelong friend of Christopher Columbus
(4) John Cabot went to Enland to seek sponsorship from King Henry VII
(5) John Cabot discovered Newfoundland
(6) John Cabot never returned from his second expedition to Newfoundland
(7) John Cabot was born in Gaeta
(8) John Cabot approached the kings of Spain and Portugal for sponsorship
(9) John Cabot was acclaimed as a hero by his sponsors
(10) John Cabot was the first Englishman to discover the main land of North America
3. He found Newfoundland, and he brought English to North America.
4. He wanted to find a sea route westward to China and Japan.
5. He never returned from his second expedition. No one knows what happened to him.
7. After Christopher Columbus came back from his voyage, King Henry VII decided to have someone go on an expedition for England. He firmly chose John Cabot. John Cabot went on his voyage navigating his ship, the "Matthew". He found Newfoundland! John Cabot returned to England, hailed by people as a hero. The news he brought back, that there were a lot of cods in that region, made a lot of European fishermen fish there. By that time, John Cabot was on his second expedition to discover more things about the new lands. Sadly, he never came back, and no one know what happened to him. Three years later, a Portuguese explorer found people in Newfoundland. They kidnapped some of the native people, but all the native people died. People soon forgot about these people because they were much more interested in the fish. All people know about the native people is that they are gentle and they have a strong sense of shame. They seem to be slaves.
Lazy..
I was very busy this weekend..
My mom's cousin came to visit us on Saturday..
We went to a park together, then I went to my piano lesson..
My teacher was in a good mood that day..so I had a great time learning!
I practiced doing math provincial exams yesterday..
It wasn't hard, but I got a lot of problems wrong..
I have to work very hard in this month because the provincials are coming!!
Today..I went to my math lesson..
All the problems were pretty hard..but I tried my best
I also went shopping with my dad..He bought a pair of shoes for me
It made me really happy!
I think I'm becoming more and more lazy now..
All I want to do is relax!
My mom's cousin came to visit us on Saturday..
We went to a park together, then I went to my piano lesson..
My teacher was in a good mood that day..so I had a great time learning!
I practiced doing math provincial exams yesterday..
It wasn't hard, but I got a lot of problems wrong..
I have to work very hard in this month because the provincials are coming!!
Today..I went to my math lesson..
All the problems were pretty hard..but I tried my best
I also went shopping with my dad..He bought a pair of shoes for me
It made me really happy!
I think I'm becoming more and more lazy now..
All I want to do is relax!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Viking Ship..
This is a picture of a Viking ship that I found on Google..
It has a back ground of snow moutains and that makes the atmosphere more soft..
Everyone in this world deserves a good reputation, so we shouldn't totally believe that Vikings are all aggressive and violent because the people who recorded it had bias..
The ship in this picture looks lonely but peaceful..
In my mind, Vikings would have been lonely because no one truly understands them and people weren't very tolerant of them..
I think this picture might give the audience a peaceful mood..
An Ordinary Day..
This was an ordinary day, with nothing special happening..
We started to work on our literary paragraph in English today..
I chose to write about Lady Westall in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"..so it was hard
Anyways, I made efforts and finished my homework!
In Canadian Studies..We finished our ship..It does look a lot better!
I love Carolyn's idea of putting candy into the boat as cargo..
The people in my group were reading jokes for a while and I wasn't very satisfied with that..
I didn't say anything, but luckily, they realized that they should work..
Mr.Posada was sick today, so Ms.Chan and Ms.Loftis substituded.. I learned a little bit by myself
Not very interesting, huh? As long as I feel comfortable..everything's fine
We started to work on our literary paragraph in English today..
I chose to write about Lady Westall in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"..so it was hard
Anyways, I made efforts and finished my homework!
In Canadian Studies..We finished our ship..It does look a lot better!
I love Carolyn's idea of putting candy into the boat as cargo..
The people in my group were reading jokes for a while and I wasn't very satisfied with that..
I didn't say anything, but luckily, they realized that they should work..
Mr.Posada was sick today, so Ms.Chan and Ms.Loftis substituded.. I learned a little bit by myself
Not very interesting, huh? As long as I feel comfortable..everything's fine
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Peace At Last!!
Today..I found out the truth..But just like what Ms.Yu and Ms.Chan said, finding out the truth isn't the most important thing! I don't feel any better than before.. Sometimes, we should be more tolerant and learn to forgive people.. We're all still friends anyways..
Our report cards are going to go home soon..I did ok in English and Canadian Studies, but my test from yesterday wasn't so great.. Next time, I really have to study harder or else I'll likely fail English!! I worked very hard on my reading log today..and I feel very proud of myself because I controled myself when I wanted to hang out with my friends.. In Canadian Studies, we continued to work on our ships.. I'm not really confident in our ship anymore, even though I think we really did our best.. It looks so ugly and simple compared to other groups' ships! I hope it will look better when we finish it in the end~ We also worked on vocabulary..I liked discussing with Bo because he's always so thoughtful and humorous.. I studied hard in the afternoon too.. We learned about kinetic energy today in Science.. I concentrated in class, so it wasn't very hard and I understood everything! I felt very happy..
At school, Carolyn, Jennifer, Heaven, Amy, Alice, Sky, Jane, Helen, Catherine, Kayla and Jessie were all acompanying me, and that made me very grateful..I really appreciate it! I hope we can be friends forever!! Today..Jessica and Briandony were also very nice to me.. I felt kind of relived since I didn't want to have any enemies.. I wish life could continue to be peaceful like this.. I enjoy the kind of life, working hard in school and having fun with my friends.. What more could I ask for?
Our report cards are going to go home soon..I did ok in English and Canadian Studies, but my test from yesterday wasn't so great.. Next time, I really have to study harder or else I'll likely fail English!! I worked very hard on my reading log today..and I feel very proud of myself because I controled myself when I wanted to hang out with my friends.. In Canadian Studies, we continued to work on our ships.. I'm not really confident in our ship anymore, even though I think we really did our best.. It looks so ugly and simple compared to other groups' ships! I hope it will look better when we finish it in the end~ We also worked on vocabulary..I liked discussing with Bo because he's always so thoughtful and humorous.. I studied hard in the afternoon too.. We learned about kinetic energy today in Science.. I concentrated in class, so it wasn't very hard and I understood everything! I felt very happy..
At school, Carolyn, Jennifer, Heaven, Amy, Alice, Sky, Jane, Helen, Catherine, Kayla and Jessie were all acompanying me, and that made me very grateful..I really appreciate it! I hope we can be friends forever!! Today..Jessica and Briandony were also very nice to me.. I felt kind of relived since I didn't want to have any enemies.. I wish life could continue to be peaceful like this.. I enjoy the kind of life, working hard in school and having fun with my friends.. What more could I ask for?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Confused..
I was late for school because I got trapped in the subway..I was so worried!! Ms.Chan was really nice though, and she didn't blame me for being late.. We had a test on short story in English 10, but I didn't do well..It made me really worried..Tracy talked to us for about 2 hours..I was very confused because neither Nancy nor Una agree with each other and I don't know whom to believe.. After school, we saw several people argue badly with each other..They were all so angry and sad..I'm not sure who's right and who's wrong, but I don't want any of them to be upset..I want everyone to be happy and peacefull together..Una and Jessie apologized to me..I want to believe that everything is a misunderstanding and that they didn't mean to harm me..but..a lot of facts don't allow me to convince myself.. I never wanted to get anyone in trouble or have revenge on anyone.. I just didn't want to be bullied by people!! I really don't know who to believe and what to do now!!
Someone..Help me and tell me the truth!!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
A Very Tiring Day..
A new week!!
Today, we didn't have our short story test because Ms.Chan was caught in a car accident. Luckily, no one was hurt.. We really should be more careful when we go out!!
In Canandian Studies, we worked on our Viking Ship and vocabulary..I'm not so confident about our ship anymore because there seems to be a lot to do, but I'll still try my best..We had a competition between 7 groups for vocabulary..It was so fun!! I cheered so loudly for my group that my throat hurted after class!! Haha..
At lunch time, Carolyn and Alice both wanted to talk to me, so I was really busy and I felt bad that I couldn't stay with Alice for long..Sorry Alice!!
Mandarin class and Science were both pretty fun..I studied really hard for the whole afternoon..It makes me feel more confident about the provincial exam..
I also told Tracy about the people putting water from the washroom into my bottle..I feel really angry and disgusted..How on earth could they even think of this idea?! I'm very tired now..from all these boring arguements..All I want is a place to study peacefully..nothing more to ask for
What's really unlucky today is that I forgot to bring my Crossroad text book back so I can't finish my reading log..55555 Oh well, maybe I can get up earlier and work on it tomorrow!
I really hope tomorrow will be a happy day for me..and I'll try my best to have an optimistic attitude towards studying!! Go Go~
Sunday, March 8, 2009
My weekend..
I've been really busy this weekend, so I didn't really have time to write in my blog..
I like weekends a lot because I can sleep till 11 o'clock..
I hate weekends a lot because I have to go to my piano lesson and my math lesson..it takes up a lot of my time!!
Yesterday, grandpa came home from the hospital and I called him..He was really happy to talk to me..I felt really bad that all of us are lying to him
When I went shopping with my parents, I saw a person hit a big dog with a wooden stick..Poor dog! If I were the dog..I'd bite him!! People are so cruel..A lot of people were even laughing at the scene.. I really wanted to call the animal association to take the doggie away
Math class was ok today even though some problems were really difficult..I'll just have to work harder!!
I don't really want to go to school tomorrow..I don't want to see the people who I hate!!
I've been really nice in the past few weeks..but they're being meaner and meaner to me..
On Friday, they poured water from the washroom into my water bottle..I really can't bear it anymore.. The nicer I am, the meaner they are!!
Every lunch time, they occupy my seat and throw my backpack onto the floor.. I didn't tell on them or anything because I didn't want to fight with anyone..I only wanted to study hard in Sino Bright peacefully ..Is that too much to ask for?! Why do they keep on bullying me? I've been tolerant enough, but that doesn't mean they can bully me!!!
How come there're people like them in this world? Why can't they leave me alone?! Whenever Mrs.Huang comes, they change into a friendly classmate..Those fake people make me so disgusted!!
Because of their existence, I don't even want to go to school anymore..
I like weekends a lot because I can sleep till 11 o'clock..
I hate weekends a lot because I have to go to my piano lesson and my math lesson..it takes up a lot of my time!!
Yesterday, grandpa came home from the hospital and I called him..He was really happy to talk to me..I felt really bad that all of us are lying to him
When I went shopping with my parents, I saw a person hit a big dog with a wooden stick..Poor dog! If I were the dog..I'd bite him!! People are so cruel..A lot of people were even laughing at the scene.. I really wanted to call the animal association to take the doggie away
Math class was ok today even though some problems were really difficult..I'll just have to work harder!!
I don't really want to go to school tomorrow..I don't want to see the people who I hate!!
I've been really nice in the past few weeks..but they're being meaner and meaner to me..
On Friday, they poured water from the washroom into my water bottle..I really can't bear it anymore.. The nicer I am, the meaner they are!!
Every lunch time, they occupy my seat and throw my backpack onto the floor.. I didn't tell on them or anything because I didn't want to fight with anyone..I only wanted to study hard in Sino Bright peacefully ..Is that too much to ask for?! Why do they keep on bullying me? I've been tolerant enough, but that doesn't mean they can bully me!!!
How come there're people like them in this world? Why can't they leave me alone?! Whenever Mrs.Huang comes, they change into a friendly classmate..Those fake people make me so disgusted!!
Because of their existence, I don't even want to go to school anymore..
Friday, March 6, 2009
Not a very lucky day..
Today, I cried at school.. It was so frustrating!!
The relationship between me and one of my classmates isn't so great..
It wasn't a big deal, but another person kept on annoying me with it..
She asked me why I wasn't hanging out with her anymore..
I was really patient at first even though her attitude was kind of bad
She couldn't understand me and she wouldn't let me go..
How can you stay calm when someone keeps on forcing you in an aggressive way?
I really wanted to swear at her..but I didn't
I wanted to cry but the whole time, I was thinking that Grandpa wouldn't want me to be sad because of things that doesn't really matter
At last..I couldn't control myself anymore and cried
It was a really unhappy experience..I guess I'm just not so lucky today
At the same time..I'm extremely happy to know that there're so many friends who care about me and support me!
Carolyn, Jennifer, Catherine, Helen, Amy, Heaven, Alice, Sky, Jane, Bell and Jack..
I really want to say thanks to all of you! Your comforting makes me feel really warm..I'm so lucky to have friends like you guys..
In the afternoon..I was kind of worried about my Science course.. I'm afraid that I can't get an A..Sometimes, I just couldn't focus on what the teacher's saying!! It makes me so frustrated..I see Mr.Posada's lips moving and I hear every word he says..but I just don't know what he's talking about!! Oh my gosh..It's driving me crazy!!! AHHH
I'm going to work very hard next week!!! I have to get straight A's!!! That's the only way I can get into UTF!! Then I'll be a doctor and find a way to cure cancer..
By the way..I really miss Ms.Yu.. She doesn't teach me anymore so I don't see her that much.. I miss our talks and I miss the days when I was always telling her, "Miss. Yu, I miss you" I'll go chat with her on Monday!
Anyways..my major job now is to study hard.. That way, people who love me won't have to worry about me..They've paid enough for me so it's my turn to pay them back now!! Fighting!!!
I have to go practice my piano now cause my piano lesson's tomorrow.. Bye~
The relationship between me and one of my classmates isn't so great..
It wasn't a big deal, but another person kept on annoying me with it..
She asked me why I wasn't hanging out with her anymore..
I was really patient at first even though her attitude was kind of bad
She couldn't understand me and she wouldn't let me go..
How can you stay calm when someone keeps on forcing you in an aggressive way?
I really wanted to swear at her..but I didn't
I wanted to cry but the whole time, I was thinking that Grandpa wouldn't want me to be sad because of things that doesn't really matter
At last..I couldn't control myself anymore and cried
It was a really unhappy experience..I guess I'm just not so lucky today
At the same time..I'm extremely happy to know that there're so many friends who care about me and support me!
Carolyn, Jennifer, Catherine, Helen, Amy, Heaven, Alice, Sky, Jane, Bell and Jack..
I really want to say thanks to all of you! Your comforting makes me feel really warm..I'm so lucky to have friends like you guys..
In the afternoon..I was kind of worried about my Science course.. I'm afraid that I can't get an A..Sometimes, I just couldn't focus on what the teacher's saying!! It makes me so frustrated..I see Mr.Posada's lips moving and I hear every word he says..but I just don't know what he's talking about!! Oh my gosh..It's driving me crazy!!! AHHH
I'm going to work very hard next week!!! I have to get straight A's!!! That's the only way I can get into UTF!! Then I'll be a doctor and find a way to cure cancer..
By the way..I really miss Ms.Yu.. She doesn't teach me anymore so I don't see her that much.. I miss our talks and I miss the days when I was always telling her, "Miss. Yu, I miss you" I'll go chat with her on Monday!
Anyways..my major job now is to study hard.. That way, people who love me won't have to worry about me..They've paid enough for me so it's my turn to pay them back now!! Fighting!!!
I have to go practice my piano now cause my piano lesson's tomorrow.. Bye~
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Sadest Week in My Life..
It's been a really unlucky week for me..
Grandpa's illness is really serious, and I don't know what to do!!
Now, I'm able to control my emotions..Grandpa wouldn't want to see me cry all day..
School's ok..We worked on the Viking Ship today in Canadian Studies, it was pretty fun and our ship is starting to look good..
Oh yeah! This morning, I saw a really cute boy on the way to school..Haha!
I'm not so happy about the relationship between me and my classmates..
Oh well, I don't see them that much so it doesn't really matter any more..
I need to be positive and happy! Ha..
Grandpa's illness is really serious, and I don't know what to do!!
Now, I'm able to control my emotions..Grandpa wouldn't want to see me cry all day..
School's ok..We worked on the Viking Ship today in Canadian Studies, it was pretty fun and our ship is starting to look good..
Oh yeah! This morning, I saw a really cute boy on the way to school..Haha!
I'm not so happy about the relationship between me and my classmates..
Oh well, I don't see them that much so it doesn't really matter any more..
I need to be positive and happy! Ha..
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