Reaction to the Debate Paragraph (Chapter 1)

If Mei wants to improve her performance in College Reading and Writing, she should take part in the class discussion and to be a volunteer. At the same time, she need not be afraid that other students will laugh at her poor pronunciation. When she meets some problem, she should ask her teacher. She also can make some American friends and ask them for help. During the class, she should pay attention and woke hard.

Reaction to the Debate Paragraph(Chapter 12)

I enjoy the film very much, because it was so romantic. At the same time, I also came to a strange place about three weeks ago. I felt lonely and helpless. But after seeing the movie, I thought to myself, sometimes, being lost for a while can be okay. But in the end, I must come back to the life. Because there are a lot of important things waiting for me to finish, like my school work.

Animal House

In a college, there is a couple of fraternities went to have a party. First, they came to a bright and quite beautiful house. The people in the house wearing formal suits, talking formal words. Nevertheless they cannot relax and enjoy themselves. Then they entered another building. This structure is poorer and messier than the first one. A lot of people inside talking loudly, with noisy music.
If I am going to have a party, I’d like to join the second frat. It is more interesting and exciting. You can get a lot of fun. And relax absolutely. Although the surroundings is not as clean as the first party, you can enjoy yourself and make new friends.

My roommate

1.Where she comes from?
2.Is she easy-going?
3.When she comes back usually at night?
4.When she gets up in the morning?
5.What is her hobby?
6.Does her boyfriend always comes to our room?
7.What is her major?
8.What is her habit?
9.Does she like clean?
10.Dose she often cell phones in the room?

Report

I. Statement of the Problem
A. Definition: Lgor has to hand in a 25 page paper. But he feels he can’t finish it. His friend George says he can help him to finish the paper. Lgor needs to pay 50 dollars. Finally, Lgor’s professor discovered the truth. But Lgor didn’t admit at first. The professor told him that plagiarism was serious cheating. Cheating would be told to the dean.
B. Analysis: Lgor is afraid that he can’t write a perfect paper. Meanwhile, he is too lazy, and he meets his friend George. They thought the professor couldn’t discover the truth.
II. Suggestion of possible solutions
A. Lgor can apologize to his professor.
B. Lgor can rewrite the paper.
C. Lgor can tell his professor the truth.
III. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
A. Lgor can apologize to his professor.
1. Advantages: Telling the truth is much better than tell the lie. And the professor may be give him a chance again. And doesn’t tell to the dean.
2. Disadvantages: The professor doesn’t accept his apology.
B. Lgor can rewrite the paper.
1. Advantages: He should realize his mistake and rewrite another paper by himself.
2. Disadvantages: He can’t catch up the deadline of the handing time.
C. Lgor can tell his professor the truth.
1. Advantages: Let the professor know the details. The professor need to get the truth. And give him some helps.
2. Disadvantages: George will get in trouble.
IV. Selection of a Solution
A. Choice: (B). Lgor can rewrite the paper.
B. Lgor made a mistake. He should try his best to correct his mistake. First, he needs to finish the paper by himself. Although his writing skills are not perfect, his professor can help him.

Stand and Deliver

Stand and Deliver is based on a true story. It describes a man named Escalante. He wanted to teach computer in the school, but the school was so poor, that there were no computers. So he taught math. When he entered the classroom, he got a surprise about the chaos. Nobody listened in the class. After the class, he discovered his car was stolen. Obviously, it was done by students. It was too difficult to manage them. But the teacher used some specific ways to teach them, and be convinced by students at last.
He tried his best to teach them, and took care of them. Not only about their studies but also the lives. One of the female students, because her father asked her to work as a waitress in their own restaurant, was not allowed to go to school any more. Escalante went to the restaurant and persuaded her father. He owned students’ respect. They began to study hard and got good results in the test. After the test , students went to the beach to celebrate.
Nevertheless, they couldn’t be convinced by the scores. They decided t retake the test, but they have only one day to study. Eventually, they accomplished wonderfully. And the school got the computers.
After seeing the movie, I feel do more communications between teachers and students is very necessary. Misunderstanding wouldn’t exsist.

Mei Chang's problem

A Chinese girl named Mei Chang studys in the Unite States. She is having trouble about she can’t understand what other people are saying and writing assignments. She should rewrite essays but she can’t understand teachers’ meaning. During the midterm exam, she got a C-. If she doesn’t finish the rewriting, she won’t pass the course. After a conversation, she misunderstood her teacher. All of them are because Mei Chang’s English is not good enough. And she never ask or answer any questions, be a volunteer in the class. She is afraid other students will laugh her poor pronunciation. She doesn’t take part in College Reading and Writing, and doesn’t ask her teacher questions during the office hours. Although her teacher wants to help her rewriting the essays. If she wants to solve these problems, first, she should make some new American friends. She can ask them for help. At the same time, it can improve her English, but they can’t give her professional suggestions. Second, she should attend to the Reading and Writing center. It can help meet more friends, and become extrovert. Although it will take her too much time of studying, and even make her can’t finish her homework on time. Third, she should to ask the teacher for help. Teachers are kind, they can give Mei Chang professional advice. Nevertheless, teachers are busy, like during a holiday, you’d better not disturb them.