May 2012
34 posts
News HW #4
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/2010/11/12/131272331/bow-down-to-the-medicinal-power-of-cranberries
Questions
1. Have you used cranberry for any other treatments?
2. Is cranberry effective for any age group?
3. Can this have any side effects if a person has a chronic disease?
Vocabulary
1. Acne; skin condition
2. ...
News HW #5
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7590480
Question
1. Does the fruit acid work on every skin type and age group?
2. Will this recommendation benefit on acne skin?
3. Will a fruit acid lighten a birth mark?
Vocabulary
Freckles; dark spots on skin
Fruit Acid; acid from fruit extract
News HW #6
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/books/titles/137865336/a-dance-with-dragons
Question
1. Do you agree women are best at keeping secret?
2. Is this research results enough to convince you that women cheat more than men do?
3. Do men and women have different reasons to cheat on their husband?
Vocabulary
Lie; to hold the...
News HW #7
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/28/147573949/single-motherhood-good-for-babies-and-moms
Questions
What is your stance on this issue?
Are single parents mother more efficient in raising better children?
Vocabulary
Adoptive; characteristic of adoption
Single parent; parenting without a spouse’s support
News HW #9
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/books/titles/137908698/the-social-animal-the-hidden-sources-of-love-character-and-achievement
Questions
Have you practiced yoga?
Can yoga be harmful if done extensively?
Do you prefer yoga ? if yes, Would you tell your friends about it ?
Vocabulary
Genes; molecular unit of heredity
Bone Deformity;...
News HW #10
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/18/150886905/poll-most-americans-link-climate-change-to-unusual-weather-events?print=1
Questions
1. Does walking helps in getting physical benefits?
2. Do you follow environment friendly habits at your home or other palaces ?
Vocabulary
1. Sprinklers:...
News HW #3
Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=150787072
Questions
1. Have you ever tried an ice bath? If yes, did you feel any changes in your mood or health?
2. Would you prefer bathing with cold water after this revelation?
3. Does ice bath have different effects on men and women?
Vocabulary
1. ...
News HW #2
You need an open-ended discussion question that can be answered without having listened to the story. Please see the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11735198
Questions
1. Have you included the bananas in your current diet?
2. Will this research convince you to consume the morning Banana Diet?
3. Does the banana...
News HW #1
You also need to review the assignment. You need at least 3 new vocab words (and if you don’t have that many, it is a sign that you are picking something that is too easy.)
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/09/27/140837983/caffeinated-women-may-be-fighting-depression-with-every-cup
Questions
1. Does coffee exist as a lifestyle?
2. Is coffee a safe option that...
News HW #8
Please look at the late assignment policy on the syllabus.
These makeup assignments may be a bit too late to merit any credit.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/16/135415751/harnessing-the-senses-to-trick-the-palate-and-improve-health
Questions
Have you experienc the effects of colours on your mood and psychological state?
Has this research of colour psychology convinc you to...
News HW #11
I appreciate your effort to make up all of your HW but have you seen the late assignment policy on the syllabus? If you don’t do the HW on-time, you can’t participate in class.
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/04/fruits_and_veggies_prevent_can.html
Questions
1. Did you believe the researches that tomatoes prevent prostate cancer? If yes, did that make you...
Untitled: news HW # 12 →
Do you know how much gas your country uses, in comparison to oil? How concerned is your country’s gov. with pollution from oil?
alhawi:
New Rules To Curb Pollution From Oil, Gas Drilling
By Elizabeth Shogren
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/18/150891876/new-rules-to-curb-pollution-from-oil-gas-drilling
New words:
1 - Assault:
- a sudden, violent attack; onslaught: an assault on tradition.
- Law...
Untitled: News HW #12 →
I would recommend talking with Xiaomin who also did a story on education and money.
kime28:
Student Loan Debt Exceeds One Trillion Dollars
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/24/151305380/student-loan-debt-exceeds-one-trillion-dollars
● Factual Questions: What are Stafford loans and where does the money come from?
When does the Congress let the interest rates double? And is everybody who…
Untitled: news13 →
Please use an English English dictionary. A prom is not really a high school graduation ceremony.
luyue:
Cardboard Prom Dress Is Just The Right Fit For This Young Woman
Link：http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/24/151295590/cardboard-prom-dress-is-just-the-right-fit-for-this-young-woman Question:
What kind of material of clothing do you like?
what do you think why some people use...
Untitled: News HW #13 →
Is ADHD a BIG issue in your country?
khayyat:
Study: Diet May Help ADHD Kids More Than Drugs
by NPR STAFF
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134456594/study-diet-may-help-adhd-kids-more-than-drugs
- Fidgeting : to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
- symptoms : any phenomenon or …
Untitled: HW News From The NPR #13 →
Have you heard anything on the news about Obama and college loans?
wxmin1027:
Negotiating The College Funding Labyrinth
by Claudio Sanchez http://www.npr.org/2012/04/25/150882741/negotiating-the-college-funding-labyrinth?ps=cprs
Questions: 1, why the education in this country are so expensive, but at the same time, teachers’ salary of the same country seems a little…
Untitled: Employers Monitor Health Care Law... →
Thanks for listening to a story on a hard topic.
mk3456:
Employers Monitor Health Care Law Arguments March 26, 2012 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/26/149376249/employers-monitor-supreme-courts-health-law-arguments 1. Why will businesses and employers pay attention to this week’s arguments inside the Supreme Court over the health care law? 2. How much do…
Untitled: news HW # 13 →
I’M CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT MADE YOU INTERESTED IN LISTENING TO A STORY ABOUT A FOOD THAT YOU CANNOT EAT (IF YOU GET THE STANDARD PORK VARIETY)?
alhawi:
Death By Bacon? Study Finds Eating Meat Is Risky
By Allison Aubrey
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/03/12/148457233/death-by-bacon-study-finds-eating-meat-is-risky
Words:
- Substantial: Of ample or considerable amount, quantity,...
Untitled: reflection →
THIS IS ONLY 177 WORDS LONG. THE MINIMUM IS 300. (59%) What: Today, we went to Lobs Lesson to stay with children. We finished our story, and we teach Rain and Tainmy how to make Korean traditional dress. Both of them did good job. Then we had indoor activity. So what: All children learned how to work with team today, and I felt so happy when I talked with them, and they are very polite. I will...
Untitled: reflection # 7 →
Please see my comments on your google doc.
alhawi:
What:
Recently, I went with my class to different place that we have not been before to lobs and lessons. It’s a program for children that they do some activities and get some help on their homework. Before we have been there, we divided to three groups that every group should choose any…
Untitled: Reflections #5 →
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wxmin1027:
What: From the week before last week, we started our last community based service-learning course, which will last 4 weeks in Lobs Lesson. Two weeks passed, we knew and get more friends there. Instead of introducing our background and our own country to our audiences, in Lobs Lessons, our…
Untitled: Reflections #6 →
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khayyat:
What:
Two weeks ago my class start visit Lobs and Lessons. We met children and introduced ourselves to them. I had three children in my group. They were very calm comparing with other children. We told them a Korean story, and we did a story with the pictures that we had about Korea.
So…
Untitled: reflection →
THIS IS 159 WORDS, ABOUT HALF THE MINIMUM OF 300, I.E. ABOUT 50 % OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND THUS VALUED AT A MAX OF AROUND 50%. WHERE IS THE WHAT, WO WHAT AND NOW WHAT FORMAT?
I met few America students as a voulteer. My team introduced about Korea and the students who were in my group were my nice and paid attention our instruction. Our classmates and America students made craft which was...
Untitled: Reflection #4 →
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kime28:
[WHAT]
For last 2 weeks, I have been to Lobs and Lessons, which is children’s after-school community program. Because I love children, I anticipated to seeing them. Also, I have learned about students from generational poverty, so I wanted to find out what I’ve learned from the class such…
News HW #13
I appreciate your turning in 3 HW assignments on one day. Have you looked at the late assignment policy on the syllabus?
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2010/04/the_bastardization_of_dairy_te.html
Questions
What do you look for in a non-dairy option to replace cow milk?
What is your view after reading the article? Can you different benefits of cow milk, rice milk and soy milk?
Do you...
Saif Alfalasi: News HW #12 →
What does allopathic mean?
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/15/142341752/hospitals-offer-alternative-treatments-acupuncture-yes-ginkgo-no
Questions
Do you agree that alternative treatment is gaining its stranglehold in the field of healthcare?
Do you prefer other medicinal treatments rather than…
News HW #14
Where is your opinion / discussion question that someone can answer without having listened to the story ?
alfalasisn:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128267723
Question
Can this be prevented before hand?
Is self medication one of the reasons to cause fluid retention in human body?
Is it possible for a person to die because of fluid retention?
Vocabulary
Retention;...
Untitled: HW News From The NPR #14 →
I’m sorry, I don’t completely understand question 3. How do you define the first fraud? wxmin1027:
Psychology Of Fraud: Why Good People Do Bad Things CHANA JOFFE-WALT and ALIX SPIEGEL http://www.npr.org/2012/05/01/151764534/psychology-of-fraud-why-good-people-do-bad-things?ps=cprs
Questions: 1,Have you ever tried to lie or cheat in specific situation, what’s your decision...
Untitled: News HW #13 →
I assume you picked this story in relation to our TOEFL class (which is fine). Do you think you will continue to do this kind of studying when the semester is over?
kime28:
Melt Or Grow? Fate Of Himalayan Glaciers Unknown By Richard Harris http://www.npr.org/2012/04/24/151206843/melt-or-grow-fate-of-himalayan-glaciers-unknown
● Factual Questions: Why do the scientists say some glaciers gain...
Untitled: News HW #14 →
Do you know that some fiber solutions can become gel like and have choking warning labels on them?
khayyat:
Is Adding Fiber To Food Really Good For Your Health?
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/02/13/146706553/is-adding-fiber-to-food-really-good-for-your-health
- synthetic:not real or genuine; artificial; feigned.
- prevent: to keep from occurring; avert;
news14
Where are you getting your dictionary definitions? These are not completely accurate. Please re-do.
luyue:
Put Away The Bell Curve: Most Of Us Aren’t ‘Average’
Link:http://www.npr.org/2012/05/03/151860154/put-away-the-bell-curve-most-of-us-arent-average
Question: What is Bell Curve do you think from the title?
What can you see from human performance?
Do you think human performance is most...
News HW : What does your name say about you?
What does your name mean?
Where is more vocabulary? If there was only one word, this suggests that this listening was too easy for you.
kaled18:
http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/784583?hpt=hp_c3
Questions:
1- Do you think names give us an impression about people personalty? why or why not?
2- have you ever meet someone has the same name of you? do you think there are any similarities in...
Untitled: Vacation Reads For The High Country... →
One way to work on your English independently from school is to join a book group. If you do a search of the public libraries, you should be able to find some. Other groups (such as book stores) also have book groups. It is a good way to meet people and to discuss something that you have read.
mk3456:
Vacation Reads For The High Country Adventurer
Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday
July...
Untitled: Vacation Reads For The High Country... →
What do you like to read?
mk3456:
Vacation Reads For The High Country Adventurer
Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday
July 24, 2011
Which activities can be adventure?
Which books do sell mostly during summer in this news?
What things can people get from reading? And why people express the people who read books as adventure?
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April 2012
58 posts
news11
At the Byrd House Farmer’s Market (close to VCU) there are also cooking classes. Please talk with Xiaomin who should know something about this from her brochure making assignment in Exploring US Culture.
luyue:
Cooking School Spreads Immigrants’ Skills And Ethnic Recipes
...
Untitled: reflection →
Please see your google doc.
luyue:
What:
Today is my last in public library and there were lots of different people come there especially children. at first, Xiaomin, and i had a girl who are 13 years old and her nickname is Easy. i did my presentation about language first then there were another three girls came to enjoy our…
Untitled: News HW #11 →
Interesting. Do you think it matters (in terms of the development of the child) what sex the parents are?
khayyat:
A Mom Becomes A Man, And A Family Sticks Together
by NPR STAFF
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/09/148178236/a-mom-becomes-a-man-and-a-family-sticks-together
1- why do you think transgenders face stress from community?
2- how do you think families and community should treat...
Untitled: news HW # 11 →
Are more cars automatic or manual in your country? What kind of people do you think like automatic? Manual?
alhawi:
Car Guru: Stop Downshift In Manual Transmissions
ByTracy Samilton.
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/26/149398112/car-guru-stop-downshift-in-manual-transmissions
New Words:
- Addicted: devoted or given up to a practice or habit or to something psychologically
- Enthusiasts: a...
Untitled: HW. News. #11 →
At your age, are you actively working on your retirement planning?
wxmin1027:
Your (Virtual) Future Self Wants You To Save Up by JENNIFER LUDDEN
http://www.npr.org/2012/04/11/150424912/your-virtual-future-self-wants-you-to-save-up
Questions: 1, How much do American need to put salary into 401k per month usually, more or less do you think it is supposed to be? 2,If…
Untitled: reflection about Kirik's class →
Please see your google doc and note that this is only 33% of the assignment.
luyue:
What:
On monday, Kiri with his student came to our class to share their presentation about Richmond CSI, Sports RVA and Educational Architecture.
So what:
I really interested in Educational Architecture because i want to apply interior deign in next year and this presentation is helpful to…
Untitled: Reflections #4 →
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wxmin1027:
What This Monday, Dr. Kirk’s class came to our class again to communicate with us. We shared about our presentations with each other. That’s also my first time to do my presentation in front of my classes and strangers. And this Tuesday, we went to Richmond Public Library to take our last…
Untitled: News Hw : →
Do you think soda’s should be banned in schools for children?
kaled18:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/08/31/health/soda-drinking-habits/index.html
Questions:
1- what you usually drink with your meals ? do you drink soda drinks ?
2- some research found that soda drinks driving to health issues ? what do you think ?
3- soda drinks have alot of calories and...
Untitled: Reflection 4.. →
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danogadi:
What?
The last Tuesday was the last day at the library, we went to met some people in the library to with oral communication class. My group consists 5 people. Three people from The library an my classmate Roaa and I. We introduce ourselves to them. after that we start talking about our country…
Untitled: Reflection # →
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kaled18:
WHAT
As every Tuesday after the spring break, our class went to Richmond public library to meet Americans people or native speakers to have small conversation with them. This time i worked with Abdul who is my classmate and we met one american woman, two american kids, one american guy and an…
Untitled: reflection # 6 →
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alhawi:
What:
Last week, I went with my class to the library to do a same what we did last a few weeks which divide to the small groups and present presentation about diverse topics such as countries, holidays, and communication. In addition, Dr. Kirk Richardson’s class came to our class to share…
Untitled: Reflection of Dr. Kirk Richardson's... →
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kaled18:
WHAT
One day during this semester Dr. Kirk Richardson’s class met in our classroom and we introduced each other, it was just kind of communicate with other people. They were very friendly people and we loved to meet again. Fortunately, Last Monday we met again in our class. this time we…
Untitled: Reflections #5 →
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khayyat:
What
Last week it was the last visit to Richmond public library, my friend Dania and I met many people. We present more than three presentations to the people who we met. We talked about couple of things about Saudi Arabia such as food, holydays and marriage. One of the people that we met was…
Untitled: Reflection →
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mk3456:
what?
i met three teenagers and one homeshooling teacher at the public library. i introduced Korea food with them because they were interested in Korea food. Also i had class with Dr. Kirk Richardson’s students and i heard about CSI, education architecture and sports as well as our classmates’…
news12
Can you tell us more about how taxes work in China?
luyue:
If You Hate Tax Day, Just Wait Until Next Year
Linke:http://www.npr.org/2012/04/17/150817351/if-you-hate-tax-day-just-wait-until-next-year
Question:
1. How much taxes people should pay?
2.Why people need pay taxes?
3.Waht will happen it cut taxes?
words:
presumptive: supposed
advocate: maintain
applause: acclamation
Untitled: News HW #11 →
This story will fit in well with the film that I hope to show you called, Waiting for Superman.
kime28:
New York Teacher Ratings Renew Evaluation Debate By Beth Fertig http://www.npr.org/2012/04/14/149171348/new-york-teacher-ratings-renew-evaluation-debate
● Factual Questions: What is one reason why the ratings were criticized?
How are teachers evaluated?
What does the Obama...