January 2012
10 posts
questions
PLEASE FOLLOW THE CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH AND START EACH SENTENCE WITH A CAPITAL LETTER.
SEE MY GRAMMAR COMMENTS CORRECTIONS.
luyue:
1. do you agree that housing market shaky is caused by foreclosure? why? DO YOU AGREE THAT THE SHAKY HOUSING MARKET IS CAUSED….
2.do you agree that foreclosure is important? why?
3. what reason also can led housing market shaky? why? WHAT OTHER...
news →
LU,
I SEE THAT YOU HAVE THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT BUT PLEASE PUT THEM TOGETHER AS IS IN THE EXAMPLE ON P. 489. INCLUDING THE TITLE OF THE STORY CAN MAKE PEOPLE FIGURE OUT MORE EASILY IF THEY ARE INTERESTED OR NOT IN LISTENING TO YOUR STORY.
Untitled: News HW #1 →
THANK YOU FOR ENCOURAGING ME TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW. I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT JUNK DNA BEFORE.
YOU COULD ADD ANOTHER OPINION QUESTION: E.G. IT’S CLEAR THAT GENES AND DNA PLAY A ROLE IN DETERMINING HAIR AND EYE COLOR BUT HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THEY INFLUENCE PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIOR? DO YOU THINK NATURE (BIOLOGY) OR NUTURE (HOW SOMEONE IS RAISED) IS MORE IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING HOW PEOPLE...
Untitled: News homework - Han Gyeol Yeom →
NICELY DONE FIRST ASSIGNMENT, ADELA. DO YOU MEAN NEW WORDS OR WORLDS?
hengurl:
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/23/145652487/some-bright-signs-but-housing-market-still-shaky
Some Bright Signs, But Housing Market Still Shaky
by Chris Arnold
Questions!
1. Do you think USA housing market is healthy or not? Why?
2. The Federal Reserve said this month that the…
HW News From The NPR
THIS LOOKS GOOD, XIAOMIN. THERE WERE JUST A COUPLE OF GRAMMAR ISSUES. PLEASE SEE MY COMMENTS BELOW.
Questions:
1.When did Levy end up being the manager?
2.What kind of music did little Levy usually listen when he was eight? LISTEN TO
3.Which do you think that plays most crucial role in one’s career,interesting, education background, family influence, social environment, or something else?...
Untitled: Online Lottery Could Be Coming To A... →
THIS LOOKS DECENT BUT PLEASE ADD ONE FACTUAL QUESTION AS WELL. PLEASE THE GRAMMAR HELP BELOW.
shinh9:
Online Lottery Could Be Coming To A State Near You
by Cheryl Corley January 24, 2012
Questions
1. Do you agree with that the government sells the lottery? DO YOU AGREE THAT THE GOV. SHOULD SELL LOTTERY TICKETS?
2. Do you agree with that the government provides betting on sports? INSTEAD OF...
Untitled: Larger Populations Triggered Stone Age... →
FOR THE MOST PART, THIS LOOKS GOOD. HOWEVER, WHERE IS YOUR OPINION QUESTION? YOU LAST QUESTION COULD BE ANSWERED WITH A RELATIVELY SHORT ANSWER AND THEN THE CONVERSATION COULD BE OVER. THE IDEA IS TO WRITE SOMETHING THAT WILL LEAD TO A LONGER CONVERSATION. FOR EXAMPLE, DO YOU THINK THAT THE SIZE OF THE GROUP IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN CREATING INVENTIONS? WHAT IF YOU HAVE A LARGE GROUP...
News HW #1
YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT LOOKS GOOD. HOW IS EARLY IS IT CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY TO HAVE A BABY? PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR A FEW GRAMMAR ISSUES. khayyat:
Teen Pregnancy Rates Drop Dramatically in D.C.
by LIANE HANSEN
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16197009
1- Who was talking about the progress that has been made?
2- What she said about if the teen pregnant...
Untitled: Strengths, Problems and Solutions of... →
Thanks for reblogging, Roaa. The more you comment on your classmates’ blogs, the more English you will practice.
khayyat:
kime28:
I think the transportation system in my country, South Korea, is great. We can go anywhere by any kinds of transportation. Thus, my government recommends to use transportation instead of people’s own car. What you can go anywhere even if you don’t...
Short speech on the USA.
December 2011
24 posts
Untitled: 1- for me I pick the public library is... →
Thank you for your comments, Anoud. Where is your final presentation?
alsaberaa:
1- for me I pick the public library is what I like the most because I make practice of the same presentation every time that makes me learning more about my mistakes also when I repeat the same presentation with different people each time may help me to do better job, because I have change some…
Untitled: videos in the VA Historical Society →
It would be great if you could post what you learned when you go. I hope you have a good trip with your family.
alsaberaa:
Learning History from a Charred Corn Cob…. 2:41
Where did people live and what they called ?
What did the archaeologist using?
What did they use for cook and what did they do for it?
Dr. Richard Thompson Archer’s Medicine Chest … 2:41
Where did Dr....
Untitled: Virginia Historical Society (Part II) →
Thanks for teaching me some new words.
Scarificator: http://medicalantiques.com/medical/Scarifications_and_Bleeder_Medical_Antiques.htm
Humor: a : a normal functioning bodily semifluid or fluid (as the blood or lymph) b : a secretion (as a hormone) that is an excitant of activity
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humors
maria493:
Tittle: Medicine Chest
Link:...
Untitled: Reflection →
What do you mean by speaking “lewdly”? Do you know what this word means? It is important that you look it up.
How is the following information relevant to the now what section? It reads like WHAT happened but not a reflection of how it may or may not change your actions, attitudes, or condition in the future.
As we enter the Capital of Virginia we were following a person to...
NPR homework
WHERE IS YOUR OPINION QUESTION and THIRD VOCAB WORD? Please note that this will not receive full credit. Have you looked at some the work of each of your classmates?
almahmouda:
Presidents And Pilgrims: 3 Boundary-Pushing Books
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/21/141937959/presidents-and-pilgrims-3-boundary-pushing-books
Q1: what these books will take you through?
Q2:old writers can do...
Untitled: Making Health Care business with the... →
How often are you physically touched by doctors (i.e. how important is the physical proximity)? serranoayacp:
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/22/142184691/selling-water-health-care-in-the-developing-world
What you think about a virtual doctor consultation? Does it work or not?
Is the clinic of the story in profitable?
Is the transportation from the village to the clinic a problem? Why?
Jugs: a
Untitled: Does Supercommittee Failure Imperil... →
Have you talked to Mabel about this issue. She listened to a related story. What do you think the solution is?
serranoayacp:
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=142633764&m=142641872
Do you agree or disagree with the cutting of the US military budget?
Why Larry Korb support the measure?
What Donnelly said about US Troops...
Untitled: Does Supercommittee Failure Imperil... →
Have you talked to Mabel about this issue. She listened to a related story? What do you think the solution is?
serranoayacp:
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=142633764&m=142641872
Do you agree or disagree with the cutting of the US military budget?
Why Larry Korb support the measure?
What Donnelly said about US Troops cutting?
Bullets:...
Untitled: Visiting Virginia's Capitol →
You wrote that you know more about cities that you have visited for a few days than Richmond. Why do you think this is the case? The same question applies for not having taken public transportation before. I say this realizing that I had never taken the campus connector before.
serranoayacp:
What?
In the Virginia Capitol visit we did three different activities that made me learn about...
Untitled: The National Debt: What The Left And... →
I realize that I am reading your HW when the answer to one of your questions has been made public. Have you been following any of the news regarding the debt? What do you think should happen?
lebammarcela:
Website http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/11/22/142648816/the-national-debt-what-the-left-and-right-agree-on
By Alex Blumberg
Factual Questions
· What did the congressional...
Untitled: Virginia Social History Videos →
Good thinking. Please see below for grammar issues IN ALL CAPS.
Who was Pocahontas? (Contact and Conflict) http://www.vahistorical.org/sva2003/pocahontas_tsully.htm The length of the video: 1:58 Q: How Did Pocahontas looks? HOW DID SHE LOOK (NOT LOOKS)? A: There are some paints PAINTING of Pocahontas but she does not look alike (LIKE VS ALIKE) in (OMIT “IN”)those. So there is not...
Untitled: anoud →
Could you rephrase the following question:
-how many slaves were the intended to confiscate rifles to be free?
C-4000000 slaves
I couldn’t understand. Thanks.
alsaberaa:
1-learning history from a charred corn cob “2:40”minu
A-which city did the speaker say that the corn grwen have corn starts to grown havylly?
A-Mexeco
B-what is the place named?
B-first gallery of the story...
Untitled: NEWS: Headline: Even Lawmakers Ask: Does... →
On small grammar issue: Approve comes with a preposition. APPROVE OF.
Based on what you learned about state government, how do you feel about legislators?
lebammarcela:
By David Welna
Website: http://www.npr.org/2011/11/25/142705292/even-lawmakers-ask-does-anyone-like-congress
Factual Questions
· What is the main idea of the article?
· How do the members of the Congress feel about their...
Untitled: New Story →
You demonstrate some great thinking with your questions. We still need to work on grammar, however. Please see my comments below.
Factual Question:
China makes so many cheaper products which THEY sell around the world. However in China the prices seem to be more expensive for themselves, Why are the prices higher in China than in the United States? (Mentioned 1 or 2 reasons)
What does...
NPR homework
Please check your definitions. I did not find pedestal as statue on the web-site you listed. You should have one more word. If not, this is too easy. Where is your opinion question?
almahmouda:
Emily Dickinson Takes Over Tucson
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/24/142729894/emily-dickinson-takes-over-tucson
Q: What are the people do in Tucson ?
Q: What was the biggest idea that Emily...
Untitled: Second Day in the Public Library's... →
Did you read Amy’s reflection? It is interesting to see how you portrayed the same experience in different ways.
You conclude by saying that you will try to meet people who want to spend time with international students. What is your specific plan for doing this?
lebammarcela:
What
Today, Amy and I had the pleasure to spend our time with George, Karol and John. Both of them are...
Untitled: New Story:Jonbenet Ramsey →
What brought you to this story, on air in 1997? It seems a bit old.
alattars2:
Vocabularies:
1-scrutiny: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
2- murdered: Law . to kill by an act constituting murder.
3- intense: existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: …
Untitled: Reflection #6 (Richmond Public Library) →
I am so sorry to how you were treated by one person. When I have some negative or embarrassing situations, I try to think about how I can learn from them (i.e. whether or I need to be more prepared or whether or not I need to be very careful not to make others feel as some others have made me feel. Furthermore, it can be a lesson in controlling one’s own reactions to situations that in...
Untitled: Reflection About Saudi Arabia... →
How many times would you like to do the same presentation?
How would you compare what you learned from working with the adults versus working with the children?
alsaberaa:
What?
Today I went to the public library in Richmond downtown. It was the second time for me to go there to present our countries. I present my presentation to the new wonderful group. I talked about the History of Saudi...
Untitled: Reflection →
You wrote that you thought that the public library was going to be difficult. In what way? How would you compare the experience at LLI with the experience at the library?
alattars2:
What???
We went to the public library two times from last Tuesday and Today. We came to make conversation with people about our country. Last Tuesday I was with Fahad and a man from New Jerzy and today I was...
Untitled: Reflection →
You wrote that you stopped talking after you knew who you were talking to. What is it about her being a manager at the library that made you feel uncomfortable (in comparison to other professionals who have come)?
You wrote about doing more research about a place before going so as not to do something improper. What type of behavior are you concerned about? How would you behave in a library...
Untitled: Reflection about Richmond Public Library... →
Maria,
Did you write to JC? If not, I highly recommend that you do because he could be a very interesting person from whom you could learn a lot.
How can you increase your use of academic vocabulary? For this final presentation, could you go back and include higher level vocabulary on your PPT presentations to remind yourself of the words?
maria493:
What?
On November 29th, 2011 we...
Untitled: News Story #7 →
How is this news story described in South Korean media?
leejd5:
South Korean President Faces Mounting Pressures
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/15/142307775/south-korean-president-faces-mounting-pressures
*Question
What kind of criticism South Korean President is facing?
How’s the relationship between South Korea and North Korea now?
Do you…
November 2011
28 posts
Supreme Court Sets Historic Showdown For Health...
Where do you get your dictionary definitions?
faldossary:
1-Why do you think this case is important ?
2-Where is your side in this case ? explain why?
VOCABULARY
1-significance= important or sign to
2-unconstitutional= law
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/14/142314466/supreme-court-sets-historic-showdown-for-health-law
Untitled: News from NPR →
How strong is religion in the politics of Colombia?
lebammarcela:
Headline Islamist Parties Proliferate In Post-Mubarak Egypt
By Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Link http://www.npr.org/2011/11/15/142301980/islamist-parties-proliferate-in-post-mubarak-egypt
Factual Questions:
What political event is going to take place in Egypt…
Untitled: Reflection #5 (Capitol visiting) →
I’m glad that you had a good experience and we able to reflect on your speaking ability. Yes, it is hard to talk on complicated subjects (even in one’s first language) and it does take a lot of practice. When you meet with your conversation partners, do you try to bring up difficult subjects. I imagine that both Michelle and Ravon would be up to discussing such things.
...
Untitled: "The Capitol Trip" Reflection →
You wrote, “When the subject of bill can affect personal interest of the House Delegates they must declare “interest conflict”.” I think you mean, “conflict of interest”.
What aspects of the Capitol or the way our government functions surprised you and/or are different from Colombia?
lebammarcela:
What
On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, our Oral Communication 400 class...
Untitled: The Capitol Trip Reflection →
Thanks for posting this but please remember that the So What and Now What sections are supposed to be the longest. Please re-do this posting by adding more information. Thanks.
almahmouda:
What
we went to the capital building as trip on Tuesday November 15 ,2011. As an oral communication class we went there for learning about the political life in the great state of Virginia. the first group...
Untitled: " The capital " Reflection →
Thanks, Shahad.
You wrote, “I learned that there were eight presidents in the United States”. May I add that they were from VA. Obama is the 44th.
You can go back whenever you would like as it is a public building so please do visit, especially when the House is in session.
What do you think is a positive and negative aspect of the ways that laws are created in this country?
...
NPR homework
Where is your OPINION question? This is a MAJOR part of the HW as it is what leads to discussion. Short answer questions do not, necessarily, lead to more discussion.
almahmouda:
In ‘Birds,’ Sis Makes A Dream World For Grown-Ups
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/16/142396491/in-birds-sis-makes-a-dream-world-for-grown-ups
Q1:The book boasts a cast of thousands and manually of what ?
...
Untitled: The Capital reflaction →
Thank you for taking notes.
What do you mean by “Dons is very common in United States. Mase in 45 over 5 states?
How has this trip or what we have studied changed or not changed your ideas about representative democracy? What are the pros and cons of this kind of system?
Please use spell check with your work, even though this is an ORCOM class. Thanks.
faldossary:
WHAT: With my...
Untitled: Large Businesses and the Affordable Care... →
Do you want to work for a large company or small business? Why?
maria493:
Factual Question: what does the Affordable Care act in this case build? What does it provide to the large businesses? what does it preserve? What does he mention whether you like or not your insurance? In other words what are the options? Who does he refers to the pre-existing…
Untitled: Health Care News →
Thanks for all the research you have done and shared with others.
lebammarcela:
Headline Rising Health Costs Lead Companies To Drop Part-Time Benefits
by Kristofor Husted
Link http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/02/141945668/rising-health-costs-lead-companies-to-drop-part-time-benefits
Factual Questions.
1. Do part-…
Untitled: As More Police Wear Cameras, Policy... →
How would you feel if you had to wear a camera on your job? How would this be helpful and how would it be limiting? I think I would not make as many jokes for fear that they would be misinterpreted out of context.
serranoayacp:
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=142016109&m=142089231
Arise- to come into being, action, or notice;...
Pregnant Women and the Affordable Care Act
Do you mean “expect” as opposed to “aspect”?
What type of health care do pregnant women in Kuwait get?
alattars2:
Vocabularies:
prohibit: prevent
Newborn: recently or just born
Denial: recognize or acknowledge
Questions:
1- could you cancel you insurance due to illness or accident ?
2- What could you aspect from the affordable care act?
Opinion...
Families with Children and the Affordable Care Act
I’m glad that you did another health care related video.
faldossary:
1- According to the speaker, what do you think is it good way to have and keep insurance and why?
2-To how old this insurance caver children? and do you think it is work ?
Vocabulary
1-preventive:- to take care from
2- Eliminating:-to remove and take of
3-Affordable:- not expensive
...
Untitled: Reflaction 2 →
Thank you for posting these reflections, Fahad. Did you get their phone numbers or e-mails as well? Have you had contact since that class?
faldossary:
WHAT: when I went to the RELS-340 at the first time, I was little bed shy becuse my personality do not allow me to talk with people I dont know! the subject was about health care insurance, with RELS groub that i was with we talked about the...
New NPR : Wayne Allwine, Voice Of Mickey Mouse,...
How popular is Mickey Mouse in Saudi Arabia?
alsaberaa:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104375319
How many years dose Mr.WAYNE ALLWINE work in Disney Company?
How old was when he died? What is the reason for death?
Who played the role of Minnie Mouse once?
Farewell: goodbye leave-taking.
Complications: the act of complicating, a complex combination of elements or...
Untitled: NPR Story:Families with Children and the... →
Just a minor correction: This is not an NPR story but you did follow instructions, thank you.
alattars2:
Vocabularies:
Premiums: Insurance. the amount paid or to be paid by the policyholder for coverage under the contract, usually in periodic installments
Justify: to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just …