| 201181021 Huiyeong Kim Intermediate English Writing 1
The Record of Light
"Through a picture, daily life is revealed, and it becomes a picture," a photographer, Choi Kwang Ho said. Like this, people can see other people's lives with a picture. First photograph is called "Life-Giving Water" by Piestrasik in India. The other is called "Journey for Water" by Kim Jung Man in Africa. In both photographs, they deal with a subject of same message, the importance of water. However, they show some differences.
In the Piestrasik photograph, the main center of interest is a boy. He lifts a bucket above his head and pours water. His head and body are wet, and water flows on his face and body. It makes this photograph dynamic. The boy also closes his eyes and opens his mouth a little. From the expression on his face, people can realize that he is happy and cool because of water. The periphery is dark, but the whole atmosphere of photograph is bright due to his expression which the photographer especially focuses on.
In the Kim Jung Man photograph, the main center of interest is 6 women. Almost all of them set a water jar on the head. They also carry an umbrella in one hand. Their hair and clothing styles can enable people to guess that they are a tribe of traditional African people. In the background, there are green trees and blue sky. Because the sun may be blazing, the light is shining overall on the photograph.
Both photographs depict people, and for them water is very precious. The "Life-Giving Water" is made up of only one boy who pours water on his body. Also, the viewer can see a figure, including his expression. In contrast, the other includes 6 women who go to a well, which is far away from their tribe, to draw water, and the viewer cannot see their face. Therefore, the viewer can think that water is more important to him than women because the viewer can concentrate on one person and expression although "Life-Giving Water" is dark overall compare with the other.
Even though two photographs are completely different, they convey same message that water is important in life. Thus, through photographs, the photographers may express worldwide issue to inform people how serious it is. Then people can know more about it, so the power of a photograph is getting bigger than simply seeing it.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Huiyeong Kim - A five-paragraph reaction essay
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Yoon Jin-Soo 5 paragraphs essay about photographs
Silent messenger
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These photos are two of calendar photo project in famous Korea comedy program 'Muhandojeon'. In this project, theme of July was anti-war. Those two photographs are photos of Jeong Jun-Ha and Yoo Jae-Seok who are members of this program. These photographs became popular after this project. There are many differences between two photographs in part of angle and mood, also have common things.
First photograph is picture of Jeong Jun-Ha. Actually this photograph won the competition that for deciding the main photo of calendar. He acted a soldier who was shot during the battle. He is emphasized in the middle of the photo and his face is on the top of the picture so expression comes to his face. Blurry and dark background forms a striking contrast with red blood and face. The mood is stillness and sensitive.
Second photograph is picture of Yoo Jae-Seok. He acted with his colleague and expressed the moment of dying. In this picture, he is shot while trying to rescue his friend in battle field. Flutter dust and bent waist are very dynamic and they make the picture seems like a still cut of the real battle. He and his colleague are in the middle of the photo and flying fragments emphasize them. Dropped gun and helmet make the picture more naturally.
These two photos are pictures that express the sadness and horribleness of war. While first picture handle the soldier's emotion who are dying, second picture show the moment of death. Angles and moods are different but both of them seem like old picture because they use dark achromatic colors. Dirty and messy background emphasizes the mood of war.
Angle, background and color are language of photographs. Photo expresses their meaning through these elements. One of my friends who love taking photo said 'Good photo doesn't come from good plan. It comes from perfect moments.' Pro photographers are good at making perfect moment. They take pictures and say many stories without words. Because photographs still stay with us as a good messenger.
Park Jin Kyung / Five paragraph responsive essay
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200904082 Park Jin Kyung
Two men
Looking at these two photographs, you might think they are scenes from black and white movies. One looks like a scene from a heavy detective movie and the other from comedy. Although both of the photographs are taken by the same photographer, Henry Cartier-Bresson, they show different atmosphere and feelings.
First photograph was taken in Paris, France in 1946, showing two men standing on the bridge. They seem to have a serious conversation. In this photograph, the man who is holding a pipe tobacco in his mouth is mainly focused as everything else except this man looks blurred. It looks like the man holding pipe is just listening and the other man is talking about his problem.
The second photograph was taken in Brussels, Belgium in 1932 and it shows two men standing in front of a wall-like screen. They are facing the screen and the man wearing hunting cap seems to try to look inside the screen and the man wearing felt hat is looking around. It looks like he is checking if there's someone around them before he attempts to peek inside the screen.
Both pictures describes two middle aged men doing something together outside. While the picture depicting the men on the bridge has a little heavy feeling due to the cloudy weather and two men's reflective and gloomy facial expression, the picture showing the men in front of the screen has a bright and clear image as the weather is sunny and the man checking around has funny looking mustache.
Two different pictures with different angles give us very strong impression. They are all black and white, but the feeling and emotion they deliver us are so different. The photographer might try to capture the moment, but the impression can last forever. |
Friday, June 3, 2011
Hwang Yoo Jung, a reaction essay on page 176
The innocence of childhood photographed
Hwang Yoo Jung 200904349
Intermediate English Writing I (Tue 78)
A reaction essay on page 176 (first draft)
Photography has become more popularized while its technology is enhanced. So, nowadays parents take a photo of their children almost routinely as well as at the supreme moment. They treasure the photos for life and feel happiness whenever looking at them. The following is some of such precious photos which any parents can keep. "At a photo studio", taken in an ordinary photo studio in 1975, shows the young brother and sister. "At an amusement park", taken at a popular amusement park in 2011, shows the young brothers. Both photos, focusing on children, show their innocence although they are different in terms of mood, composition or color sense etc.
In "At a photo studio", the young brother and sister sit closely together staring at the camera. The children keep their mouth closed with the hands in their lap. They look a little shy in front of the photographer whom they maybe meet first. Especially the young girl looks more strained, judging from her shrugged shoulders and wide eyes. The children occupy almost all space and the background behind them is printed with single color not to interfere the subjects. Also, the photo, mainly using two contrasted color, red and blue, gives simple but strong impression. This photo is printed after being taken by the film camera and its faded condition makes viewers feel nostalgia.
In "At an amusement park", the young brothers pose freely with humorous facial expressions. The main center of interest is two boys, who enjoy outdoor photographing with the maybe familiar photographer. The smaller boy on the left is shouting merrily, and such noise makes the photo more dynamic. Background behind the children, that is, blue sky, exotic buildings, colorful flowers and big dolls delivers well the lively mood of amusement park; also, it emphasizes the innocence of childhood. This photo is stored as a file after being taken by the digital camera; so, it is always clear to which extant viewers cannot guess the date when taken.
Both photos depict the innocence of young siblings, each of whom is spaced two years or so apart. Naturally, the atmosphere of photos is close and warm. In two photos, main subjects are positioned horizontally; so, the composition looks stable but a bit monotonous. Meanwhile, "At an amusement park" delivers vividly the mood of park where the brothers play as it emphasizes the background as well as main subject. In addition, in the photo, the children pose uninhibitedly and colors are more varied; as a result, it is more dynamic than the other photo. Furthermore, storage media, photo paper and computer file, are extremely distinct in terms of mood, resolution or preservation etc.
Art depicts our life in various ways; for one thing, photography enables us to record our daily life as well as important events. Most of all, parents want to chronicle meaningful moments of their children. Buy the way, as time flows, photography has been transformed and there are many types of picture around us. Tow photos presented below reflect especially the differences between old and new. What is more important is that any types of picture taking children try to describe the innocence of childhood.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
200503311 Ji Chang-Min, a five-paragraph essay on p.176
Chang-min Ji 200503311
Jon H. Bahk-Halberg
Intermediate English Writing(1)
May 29th.
Feel an environmentalist's heart
Think about a view of the mountains. Have you thought that a mountain is just a mountain and gives us peace and calm? If looking at two above landscapes of the mountains, you will be surprised at images and feelings of mountains. One is called "The Tetons and the Snake River", by Ansel Adams, who included this picture in his photograph collection Parmellian Prints of the High Sierras, published in 1942. The other is called "Mount Williamson" by him which is included in his other collection My Camera in the National Parks, published in 1950. Both photographs have mountains and rain clouds as the background, but the expressions made by other parts are very different.
In the The Tetons and the Snake River, you see a river course and a part of a mountain range under rain clouds. The river is Teton River, a branch of the Henrys Fork of the Snake River and the range is the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains in North America. The overall mood of the photographs is sharp, gloomy, and cold. First of all, most trees and mountains are acute, which doesn't give us peace or a warm atmosphere. Contrary to a general impression, they are rather cold and gloomy. Somehow, I feel the areas are becoming devastated and ruined, and things are being changed into something negative. It means the photograph has more or less dynamics.
In the Mount Williamson, you also can see mountains and rain clouds. But instead of river, there are many rocks. Approximately, rocks at the front of photograph are big and ones at the back are small. This perspective makes me feel as if I were standing there. In addition, a ray of light is shone onto the center of the photos. The sun's ray lighten some rocks which I focus on in spite of myself. Thanks to the ray, there seems a ray of hope in the atmosphere.
In the Mount Williamson, there are rocks while a river course in the The Tetons and the Snake River. Also, a ray of light creates a rosy atmosphere in one, but there is only dark and gloomy in the other. Due to different perspective, it seems as if I were standing at the center of locks in the Williamson Mountain, while I were looking down the landscape on the other mountain in the other photograph. But both photographs show mountains and rain clouds as the background and were taken by a photographer, an environmentalist. His many photograph collections including the two photographs consist of photographs about the theme of the environment.
Two landscapes are depicted in these two photographs. As you see above, these landscapes have both differences and similarities. They show differences in perspective, subject materials, existence of the sun's ray, and atmosphere. But they have similar mountains and rain clouds as the background and more to the point, an environmentalist took the two photographs to protect our environment.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Huiyeong Kim - A five-paragraph classification essay p.144
| 201181021 김희영 Intermediate English Writing 1
Our Feet, the Transportation
In the past, people had to walk, ride a horse, or ride in a carriage to go somewhere. However, today, as the technology develops rapidly, there have been also many changes in the transportation sector. If people have the time and a car, they can easily go everywhere, or they may use public transportation such as a bus, train, ship, and an airplane. As for me, after I came up to Seoul in March to take courses in Hankuk University of Foreign Studies as an exchange student, I use these things more than before to go to my house in Ulsan. To go there, people can usually use a bus, train, or an airplane, and each of them has some advantages.
First of all, to go to Ulsan, bus is the most frequently used. Not only it is the cheaper than any other transportation, but also people can watch TV or use Internet while the bus is moving. In addition, unlike the ordinary buses, this bus never stops to its destination, except go to the rest area for a while. Also, there is lots of legroom in this bus, so people can go comfortably by stretching out their legs.
A train is the second most used transportation to go there. Because of the development of technology, Korea has now a high-speed railway, KTX, throughout the country, and it was also opened in Ulsan last year. Now it takes just about 2 hours from Seoul to Ulsan by KTX because it is over 200km. It can accommodate a number of people and reduce carbon emissions. It is also cheaper than an airplane and faster than a bus. Therefore, the number of people who use it is gradually increasing, and I also use KTX a lot.
Finally, people get on an airplane. It is the fastest transportation, so they can go to Ulsan in just thirty minutes. Because they can reduce the time, they prefer to take an airplane. It also offers people the better services compared to others. For example, a snack is served onboard. In addition, they can fly in the sky. One of the human desires is to fly in the sky, so some people take an airplane to achieve it through an airplane.
In conclusion, people usually go to Ulsan by using public transportation such as a bus, train, or an airplane. Also, there are some advantages each of them. Now people can go everywhere they want if they put their mind to it because of the development of transportation. It is not only fast but comfortable. Because of it, people can also meet their family, friends, boy or girlfriend like me, so it has now become an essential part of life.
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Jang Jun Hwa, a reaction essay p176
200802967
Intermediate English Writing (1)
Tuesday 7-8 period
a reaction essay(first draft)
Similar or Different Alleys
What do you think Seoul looked like 30 years ago? If you look at photographs taken by Kim Ki-chan, you will know how Seoul was like. The photographer Kim Ki-chan had taken photos of alleys in Seoul since 1980's. Here are two black-and-white photographs, which do not have the title. He only marked where and when he took them. In both photographs, the main center of interest is a child (or children), and there is a dog. However, each photo portrays different feelings of alleys in Seoul.
In the first photograph, there are five children almost in a line. They look close friends. They attach a long black tape to their and dog's eyebrows. They are making a wry face, which creates a humorous atmosphere. In the center, the tallest child is holding a baseball bat. Children may have been playing baseball before they were photographed. One boy is holding a dog, which is staring into space blankly. The dog might think that it does not care whatever children do to itself. What makes this photograph special is that children are not moving, but it does not seem quite. Because of children's funny facial expression, the mood of the picture is fun and enjoyable.
The center of focus in the second photograph is a little girl in the foreground. She is walking up the alley. In the background, there are a baby and an old woman. However, they are not seen well because they are just out of focus. Therefore, it seems as if a little girl is the only person in the alley. She looks isolated and lonely. However, there is something strange. The sense of solitude is not the only feeling this photograph gives. It also creates a sense of warmth and peace. The reason is because a little girl is carrying a spotted dog on her back. She may think of the dog as her best friend or her little brother.
The theme of both photographs is a child or children in an alley. However, they give different feelings. In the first photograph, five boys and one dog are the main center of focus. The impression of the first picture is communicated through children's facial expressions. It seems humorous and enjoyable. On the other hand, in the second photograph, the way a little girl is positioned is important. She is only with a dog in the foreground. This composition produces the impression such as loneliness and deep friendship.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Park Jinkyung / Five paragraph calssification essay
| 200904082 Park, Jin Kyung
Good Transportation, Good Trade
About 1200 years ago, people crossed the silk road, which is about 600km, from Asia to Europe and they walked or rode camels for several months or a year to do the foreign trade. This kind of story is just unimaginable as we live in a world we can go that way at only 10 hours. Nowaday, we can use various kinds of transportations such as ships, planes and rails when engaging in trade and each of them has their own advantages.
Firstly, ships are the most frequently used transportation for trade. They account for 70~80 percent for a means of the trade transportation and they are largely used for foreign trading. Not only are they relatively cheap but they are also useful when sending freight in bulk at least 40~50kg to tons of cargo at once. Trading companies use ships when they export or import crude oil, gas, iron ore, clothes, crops, cars, etc.
Another means of carrying goods is a plane in the trade business and it takes 20~30 percent. The biggest merit of the plane is speed as it is the fastest transportation in existence. It is usually used when transporting products which are small in volume and have high value such as semi-conductors or parts of electronics since the airfare is very expensive.
Lastly, people use freight rails when they carry products and they are good for domestic trading. They are cheaper than ships or planes and safe because they are not affected by the weather or environment so much. They can also carry freight in bulk and are almost free from the risk of accident.
There are three main means of transportation for trade business ; ships, planes and rails. Ships are relatively economical and carry things in bulk. Planes are really fast and good for sending products urgently. In addition, rails cost least and are realiable as we can use them regardless of the weather or the environment. |
Thursday, May 26, 2011
200503311 Ji Chang Min a classification essay on page 144
Chang-min Ji 200503311
Jon H. Bahk-Halberg
Intermediate English Writing(1)
May 22th.
What nutrients does your food have?
People eat various foods everyday. But do you know what nutrients the foods have? There are six main types of nutrients used to maintain body health, which are water, protein, fat, inorganic salts, vitamin and carbohydrate. Among them, water, fat and inorganic salts are common. Most foods fully contain them. You just need to control the amount of them not to overeat. But protein, vitamin and carbohydrate is limited to certain foods, although they are essential nutrients. So we have to consider our diet to consume certain foods which contain protein, vitamin or carbohydrate.
First, I will introduce why our body needs to consume protein and what foods contain protein. Our body consists of a large number of organs such as intestine, teeth, lung, muscle and so on. Almost all of them are made up of protein. Like this, protein is an essential nutrient in making our body. Then, how can we consume it? We make an effort to eat certain foods containing protein. For example, a beef tenderloin, a pork neck, a chicken breast have relatively the high amount of protein. Especially, a chicken breast per 100g contains about 23g of protein.
Second, I inform you about vitamin. You don't have to consume vitamin too much. But if your diet is deficient in vitamin, you will suffer a vitamin deficiency disease. For example, lack of vitamin A makes you suffer night blindness; lack of B does beriberi; lack of C does scurvy; lack of D does rickets. Let me introduce what foods has what kinds of vitamin. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and carot have enough vitamin A. Milk, cheese, liver and egg contain enough vitamin B. Tomato, orange, kiwi and apple contain vitamin C. Mushrooms, mackerel and other fishes have vitamin D.
Last, you have to be careful to consume carbohydrate at an appropriate time. When you eat it too much at a time, leftovers turn into fat which can induce obesity. If you don't eat enough amount, your body may damage itself to produce energy. So you need to keep carbohydrate consumed on time. I will inform you of what foods have much carbohydrate. Beans, rice, nuts, barley, wheat, bread and other cereals consist mainly of carbohydrate.
Up to now, I introduce specifically protein, vitamin and carbohydrate. We have learned that lack of those nutritions affect our body and how we can deal with nutrition deficiency. These days in our society, products and services that promote personal well-being are all the rage. The most important element for well-being life is health. Take good care of your health!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Hwang Yoo Jung, a classification essay on page 144
The Big Three environmental pollution
Hwang Yoo Jung 200904349
Intermediate English Writing I (Tue 78)
A classification essay on page 144 (first draft)
Environmental pollution, which is caused by human activities which do production, transportation, daily life and so on, is a phenomenon that harms the natural or living environment. The pollution has been deteriorated rapidly after the Industrial Revolution and is top priority that should be resolved right now. It is often said that Earth's environment is composed of the atmosphere(air), lithosphere(soil or rock) and hydrosphere(water). According to these three components of the planet, the major types of environmental pollution can be sorted into air pollution, water pollution and soil contamination.
First of all, air pollution happens when overly many pollutants, which can harm humans or other living organisms, are released into the atmosphere. Common air pollutants are usually harmful gases, which are produced by industry and motor vehicles. For example, there are carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) and nitrogen oxides and so on. Serious problems caused by air pollution, are acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, smog, global worming etc. Actually, the atmosphere is essential to support life on the planet so, what harms it can threaten human health or life as well as the Earth's ecosystem.
The next crucial is water pollution because most of all, Earth is covered with water, amounting to 70 percent of its surface. Water pollution is caused especially when pollutants, intentionally or through spills, are discharged into water bodies like lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater etc. Commonly discharged pollutants are wastewater from commercial and industrial waste; untreated domestic sewage; chemical contaminants like chlorine etc. In addition, water pollution is closely related to terrible sanitation problems; so, it has been suggested that it is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases.
Another major type is soil contamination. It happens when chemicals are released intentionally, or by spill or underground leakage, into the natural soil environment. Common soil contaminants are hydrocarbons, heavy metals, MTBE, herbicides, pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons etc. Soil contamination is serious in that it is the source of food or nutrition for almost all living beings on earth. Furthermore, it can destroy the entire ecosystem when pollutants mixed in the soil enter the food chain and spread around the planet. Soil pollution can also threaten the health of human or other living organism so, it should be always checked.
Environmental pollution is divided into air, water and soil pollution according to the sphere which pollutants is introduced to. Any type of environmental pollution can harm the overall ecosystem because almost all parts composing Earth's environment is closely connected. However, recovering the destroyed environment is extremely difficult because it is time consuming and expensive, requiring extensive knowledge and skills. Thus, we should make arduous efforts to protect our environment.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Jang Jun Hwa, a classification essay p144
Jang Jun Hwa 200802967
Intermediate English Writing (1)
Tuesday 7-8 period
a classification essay (first draft)
What is your Travel Type?
Truman left his village for Fiji to meet his ex-girlfriend in "The Truman Show (1998)". In "Home Alone2 (1992)", Kevin took the wrong airplane and arrived in New York. And Funny things which he has never done before happened to him there. Like what Truman and Kevin experienced, traveling during vacation can be a good chance for you to have special memories in your life. First of all, you should think about what type of trip you prefer before leaving on a trip. There are several types of vacation trip according to the purpose for the trip.
The fist type of trip is involved in someone who wants to take a rest. Do you think that the reason for a trip is to relax with a cup of coffee and music? If you do, you are of this type. You may prefer staying in one place for very long to going around, and taking a look at yourself to meeting new people. You need some places which have calm and peaceful atmosphere. For example, Ko Samui, Thailand, is one of the most appropriate places to take a rest. The natural environment is preserved as it is. Therefore, visitors can enjoy clean sea which is so clear that they can see the sand on the bottom.
Another type is an adventurous trip. Some people want to go where everything is different from what they are used to. In addition, they prefer some places which most people do not visit yet or even mind visiting, because there is little information on their destination. This type of people may say, "If your feet are not perspiring, your trip is not perfect." For people who aspire to be of this type, Tibet is one of the best countries as the first to travel. It will be unforgettable memory to live with nomads, milking and shearing the sheep.
The last type is about people who hope to enjoy urban cultures. Most people of this type hope to blend in with citizens living there. Also, they are busy looking around from museums, galleries to fancy restaurants. Suppose someone of this type goes to Bangkok. She reserves Bangkok Oriental Hotel which attracts millionaires and celebrities from all over the world. After that, she goes to Bangkok National Museum to learn about the Thai royal cultures. At night, she enjoys having a cocktail, admiring the scenery of Chao Phraya River where many people go aboard a cruise to see many Thai floating houses.
There are three types of trip such as 'rest' type, 'adventure' type and 'urban culture' type. Although every types of trip can bring a refreshing and new experience, but you need to know what type you are of. This is because each type has different demerits in its own way. So find if you are 'rest', 'adventure' or 'urban culture', and you will be able to minimize weaknesses of each type of trip.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Yoon Jin Soo p.144 5 paragraphs essay
Few options decide your vacation
Vacation always makes people excited. Get out of the stuffy downtown and traveling in nature refreshes us. But Korea students can't enjoy their vacation well. They are always chased by studying and most of the time experience financial problems. So most of people can't realize their plans for vacation. In this writing, I want to talk about some options that are needed for vacation and categorize them.
First, people have to make sure their time for travel. After making promise with friends and then we can make sure the other plan. We can travel in weekdays or weekends. If we chose weekdays, most of other people have to work in that day so we can enjoy leisurely travel. Also traffic might be cool. But travel in weekdays is difficult because we have to work or study in that day like others. In some case, the vacation is cancelled because of emergency situation in school or workplace. In contrast, traveling in weekends will be good for making promise but traffic condition must be bad and so many people are in vacation spots.
Next thing is place. Korea is very small country but has many mountains and beaches. Mountain is one of the most popular places for vacation because there are many mountains near the city. It's good for short trip. But many people think beaches are better than mountains since most of them can't see beaches during their daily life. Other attractions of sea are sea breeze, wild beaches, surfing and swimming. In summer time, however beaches will be so crowded.
Last thing is transportations. Your choice about transportations can have a great effects on your financial and time plan. If you choose public transportations, you can save money and it could be faster than your own car when the traffic is terrible. But in some time people spend their time for waiting their bus or train under the sunshine and it makes people so tired. When you use your own car you will feel comfortable and calm. Though if traffic is heavy, you will spend your time on the highway.
Vacations can be tonic in our life but many people spend their money and time with more stresses. It's because they didn't plan well. As I said, If we make a good choice in many options like weekdays or weekends, mountains or beaches, public transportations or car, we can enjoy beautiful vacation without waste of time and money.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Huiyeong Kim - A five-paragraph classification essay about abilities you possess for your potential career
| 201181021 Huiyeong Kim Intermediate English Writing 1
I Have a Dream
People have dreamed about their future from the time when they were young. Someone wants to be a doctor, designer, lawyer, writer or nurse. When I was young, I also wanted to be a doctor to cure diseases or be a president to govern Korea. Then as I get older, I always have a goal, an interpreter. Especially, I want to work for U.N. or the international conferences. Because the more I study English, the more it fascinated me. Nowadays, I am confused whether or not I can do it, but I have several abilities for an interpreter.
First of all, English will help me to be an interpreter. To interpret something, language is basically essential. After the United States became the superpower, English also became a necessary language all over the world to communicate with people in other countries. I have a great interest in English and have studied it for quite a long time, so I am now majoring in English. For these reasons, it makes me possible to get one step closer to my goal.
In fact, my first major is French, so it will also be my strong point to become an interpreter. Many countries use it as a native language or an official language because of French colonial rule in the past. For this reason, UN and international conferences also use it as an official language. Today, mostly, anyone studies and speaks well English, but the number of people who can speak French is few. Using French was to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's advantage to be elected to the post, for example.
In addition, I am good at concentrating and memorizing. During the conversation between people, an interpreter should listen carefully to what they say and memorize to interpret the contents of communications for others. Therefore, concentration and memorization are the important factors to interpret. Whenever I do something, I really focus on it. Also, if I once see or hear something, I seldom forget it, so these abilities will be advantages to be an interpreter.
In conclusion, English and French skills that I have will help me to be an interpreter. My abilities to concentrate and memorize will also be helpful. Even though I cannot speak fluently not only English but also French yet, I am still learning. As the saying goes, "No one is too old to learn." I will continuously do my best, and I believe that I will be an interpreter someday like a dream come true.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Hwang Yoo Jung, a classification essay on page 131
Progress towards realizing my new goal
Hwang Yoo Jung 200904349
Intermediate English Writing I (Tue 78)
A classification essay on page 131 (first draft)
I always have a dream. Although with advancing years, my dream has become more realistic, I continue to dream. Like this, while pursuing my goals, I have become mature little by little. I have worked as an editor in the publishing companies over 10 years, and now I have a new goal to translate books. To become a faithful communicator, translators should have excellent language skills; be well informed with broad vision; and be scrupulous.
Translators are a communicator who promotes cultural interchange by means of language. So, first of all, translators should have outstanding linguistic skills, especially, reading and writing skills. In childhood, I loved reading books and would win the prize at the writing contest. While in college, I made the school magazine as an editor and reporter; after graduating, I have worked as an editor in some publishing companies. Furthermore, I am majoring in English translation at a reputable college to enhance my ability.
Next, translators should have a great deal of common knowledge because they deal with various areas. However excellent language skills are, translators cannot understand a text well if they are short of common sense. Since my college, as a report and editor, I have developed a critical eye dealing with contemporary essays. Also, I have broadened my knowledge, especially editing various books. I could keep an open mind working with various writers such as a professor, a literary person, a civil activist, a scientist and so on.
Finally, translators should be careful; that is, he has to translate not only a message controlling a total text but even every sentence, every concept. I could develop these qualities, especially working in the publishing company. For example, when I encountered vague explanation while proofreading, I made sure to check them again and confirm. Also, as the marketing planner of books, I was in a habit of working step by step based on practical research and analysis.
In short, to faithfully communicate, translators should have good linguistic skills or extensive knowledge, and be thorough. Fortunately to some extent, I could develop these abilities, while have been working as a reporter and editor since my college. Now that I buckle down to English translation; I am gradually realizing my goal to become a special translator.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Jang Jun Hwa, Classification essay
Jang Jun Hwa
200802967
Intermediate English Writing (1)
Tuesday 7-8 period
Classification essay (first draft)
Born to Teach
When I was a child, I wished that I had several bodies. The reason is because there were so many things I wanted to do in the future, such as a singer-songwriter, basketball player and professional traveler. However, as I grew up, I was only interested in the film industry as my future profession. Recently, I change my future goal slightly. At first, I wanted to be a film director responsible for everything about film, but now I hope to teach college students of the Film department. I think I have several strong points for my future career.
First, I am very used to teaching. I have always tutored students as my part-time job. I have taught students some subjects such as Korean languages and English grammar. I have some know-how to make students understand in my own ways. Before I have a part-time job as a tutor, when I was in high school, many friends of mine asked me to explain the process for the math problems. Every time I taught how to solve them, my friends complimented me, saying "You have to become a teacher of professor in the future. Sometimes your explanation is easier to understand than our teachers'."
In addition, English will help me become a professor. Nowadays, many universities are looking for someone who can give lecture in foreign languages, especially English. No matter what applicants major in, English becomes almost obligation. For the present, my ability in English is not good enough to do lecturing in English. However, I think I am exposed to the best environment for studying English. If I put more energy into my major, English, I will be able to teach film in English to some extent.
Finally, I usually do not feel nervous about making presentation in front of people. This is related to my personalities. First, I am an outgoing person, so I like to meet new people. I believe that making presentation is a good opportunity to make people recognize me. This belief seems to make me feel comfortable with speaking in front of people. After presentation, I usually meet several people who come to me and say, "Do you know me? I saw you in Professor Kim's class. Your presentation was interesting." Also, I am quite optimistic. Therefore, I am always positive and confident that I will make great speech or presentation. Even though I totally mess up the presentation, I just forget about it.
When it comes to becoming a professor, I have some forte, including teaching ability, English and presentation skill. However, I do not have more than enough qualities to become a professor in "Film" department. I need more creativity to work in the art world. In order to develop creativity, I do my best to have direct and indirect experiences, such as travelling and reading lots of books respectively. I strongly believe what people say, "Knowing yourself is the best shortcut to achieve your goal." I already took a first step into a shortcut to my dream.
Park Jin Kyung / five paragraph classification essay
| 200904082 Park Jin-Kyung
Things that Qualify me
All students are working so hard in the studies to get a job they want and put lots of effort to increase their abilities required. As everyone has their own asset and talent which can be useful for their potential carrier, I have my own as well; they are communication skills, foreign language skills and computer skills.
I have such an outgoing personality, which spontaneously makes me have a good communication skills, that I really enjoy meeting new people and make friends easily in a short time. This ability can lead me to build good relationships with the colleague, thus have a firm teamwork at the workplace and be swiftly responsive to the need from the company.
In addition, I have decent foreign language skills. I am quite comfortable with business English because I studied for Toeic and got 950 at the last test and I also have the grade A in Teps. Apart from English, I speak German a little as I majored in German literature and language in the former university. These skills will be beneficial for me when applying for a job.
Lastly, I have general knowledge in computer software such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point. These days, computer skills are almost necessary in this paperless world and this trend will be more intensified in the future. Since lots of paperwork is being replaced by the computer work and important meetings are done with computer screen turned on, this skill is indispensable ability to get a job.
To conclude, I have excellent communication skills, foreign language skills and computer skills. I believe these skills will be advantageous when I try to get a job and I am still trying to promote my abilities in many ways to qualify myself. |
Jang Jun Hwa, an argumentative essay p. 114
Jang Jun Hwa
200802967
Intermediate English Writing (1)
Tuesday 7-8 period
an argumentative essay(first draft)
Stop the Unstoppable Growth of Fast Food
Well-Being trend can not stop 'them'. They are fast food chains. Nowadays, most of us are seeking healthy and slow food because of problems of fast food. However, strangely, the number of fast food chains has been increasing all over the world. [For example, when it comes to Japanese food service industry, the industry has slimmed down by 18% since 1997. Nevertheless, the fast food companies have always had a surplus.] Should we let these fast food chains grow? No. I think we should stop them from growing, because they have many disadvantages.
Many fast food companies invent many healthy foods with fresh ingredient, but those are as unbalanced nutritionally as ever. In recent year, People are interested in well-being food and mind eating fast food. In order to draw customers again, the fast food companies made healthy menu, such as hamburgers made from rice or chicken fried in good extra-virgin olive oil. Their effort to change their menu is good, but it is not enough. Fast foods are still high in calories and people can hardly get minerals and vitamins from them. In addition, product developers in fast food companies can not change ingredients of soft drinks which people drink with fast food.
The increasing price is another problem. Fast food, especially hamburger, is the food which children like. When I was in elementary school, I could hear the voice of my friends so many times, "Today is my birthday, so let's have a party in McDonald's after school!" However, recently, it is hard to watch children coming to fast food franchise store with their friends. In my opinion, one of the reasons children can not come is the price. Also, the price of new menu to keep up with 'well-being' trend is really high. The reason is because its ingredients are comparatively expensive, but I do not think the price is not reasonable.
In my opinion, the most serious problem of fast food chains is that they make a lot of environmental pollution. The most of fast food franchise provide delivery or take-out services. At this point, the stores usually use single-use containers. Hamburger wrappers and pizza boxes are vinyl coated paper and the tops of soda bottles are plastic. Finally, fast food staffs put all foods in the plastic bags. Only in McDonalds', more than 50 million people all over the world visit and buy hamburgers every single day. Imagine. How much disposable materials are ending up in the trash!
The growth of fast food chains should be controlled. There are so many problems that fast food chains cause, including unbalanced food, the soaring price and environmental pollution. Maybe, it is almost impossible to stop fast food companies from growing. The growth of them seems to be unstoppable. There is one of the first and most important ways to solve many problems fast food chains. The fast food companies themselves should try harder to make positive effects of their growth than anyone else.