Last Blog

Today I am going to write the last blog. What kind of topic am I going to write? I do not know. Maybe I can write about today's class. The first class was writing. Teacher did not teach us anything just let us review by ourself. The second class was listening and speaking. Some of students did their presentation. Their topics were all about GREEN MOVEMENT. At that time, it was not a new topic for me because I knew lots of information about it. At another part of the class, we did the charpter 8 quiz. I think that is not bad for me. Also, I hope I will have good mark in my final exam.

Presentation

I prepared my presentation on last sunday. It was very hard to me because I did not know anything about my topic. My presentation 's topic was Green Movement. I have never heard this name before. So, from last week I stated to do research on internet. When I searched Green Movement on internet, I could read so much information about this topic. Through these days, I learned lots of knowledge about Green Movement. For example, Green Movement history, organization and pillars. Also, it advocates environmentalizem, sustainability, social justice and non-violence. Through this presentation, I think that is a good chance for me to improve my reading, listening and speaking skills.

Football Game

This is my first time to see the football game in Calgary. My sister's friend gave her 3 tickets on Friday, so my parents and me went there together. When we got there, we could see so many people there, they all wore red t- shirt which is the symbol of Calgary football's name. Before the game, there were concert show on the stage, included singing and dancing. When the competion was starting, we could see Stampede girls dance. They all look young and beautiful. My partens were very happy too. Because they said that was first time watch football game in Canada. I was very happy too. At last Calgary won the game. People are all excited.

Last Night

Last night was scared me. I remember that I went to bed on 11:30. Suddenly, I waked. Because I heard loud thunderclap with lightning. The wind was so big. Nobody was beside me, I did not know what I should do. My window was opened, so I had to get up to close it. From the window I could see the rain was big and outside was so dark. At that time, I really miss one person who is very nice and cute is living in China. I wanted to call that person, but I could not because my telephone was cut by lightning. I could not sleep again. I was waiting, waiting, waiting until the rain and the thunderclap was stopped. After everything was gone I had to close my eyes because I have lot of homework to do tomorrow.

Working Hard in English

This week is so busy. I have to write major essay, rewrite cause and effect outline, write speaking journal and do outside reading project. Lots of homework are in this week. Also, final exam will be closely to me. Although this semester is hard to me, I have learned so many writing skills and reading skills. I think it is good for me. But I know I still have shortage in English, so I have to learn more English. But sometimes I am so lazy, I do not want to read book and do my homework, just want to play on the computer, talk on the phone with my friends and go shopping. I know this situation is not good for me to learn English. Thses days I was always thinking about this problem. Now, something is changing because this week I spent more time to do my homework, read English book and talk to native English speakers. I really want to pass EAP2, so I told myself ,"do your best working hard in the rest of two weeks."

Ready for Going Back to China

Last month I have booked my air ticket to go back China. I am so excited because I miss my family, friends and relatives, especially, Chinese food. My hometown is Suzhou where there are long history in China, beautiful traditional gardens and handicrafts. I really miss my hometown's everything. Suzhou in sitting in the middle between Shanghai and Beijing. Shanghai is the central of economy, and Beijing is the central of political. If I want to go both these two cities, it is very easy to get there. Now I am planning when is the good time going there. I want to go Shanghai for shopping and go Beijing for traveling. Another reason for goning to Shanghai is my piano teacher who is one of the famous piano professor in China. Besides he taught me wonderful piano skills, also, he taught me how to become a perfect person. After I moved in Canada, we still keep in touch, so I will visit him after I go back China. So, This is my plan. I hope that I will completely relax myself because learning English in EAP program is a difficult thing.

Calgary's Zoo

Today is Saturday, the weather is so hot. I do not know where I should go with my parents. This is the second time my parents come to Calgary. They already have been visited many place which are Banff, Edmonton, Vicotory, Torontor, etc. I have no idea where we could go. Suddenly, I remembered my friend tell me that Calgary zoo is a good place for visiting. So, I drove my JEEP to the zoo. On the way to the zoo, my dad said that the zoo is for children, not for his age. I told my father that Calgary's zoo is a wonderful park for everyone because there are different animals come from different countries. Besides animals ,also, there are beautiful flowers, rain forest and education program. When we got there, first we saw tiger with her baby. It was so tiny and cute. Then we went to Elephant Crossing which is a brand new indoor exhibition. I was so excited because I never watched elephant in such close distance. Also, I could see a picture which was drawn by elephant. I never know that elephant can draw a picture. After that , we went Destination Africa to see the Giraffes and Hippoes. One is very high, and another is very big. In addition, we found that there is education program for people learning in the zoo. It is a wonderful idea which can teach human to recognize different animals, and educate people how to protect animals.

RCM Examination

RCM, which is Royal Conservatory of Music, fonuded in 1886. It is the largest and oldest independent arts educator in Canada. This year is my first time let my piano students to attend this examination in Canada. I have already taught piano for 8 years both in China and Canada. When I was in China, I had many studnets attended music examination, and they all got certificate. However, in Canada I did not know where my students could take exam and what the standard for this exam firat. After I did my research, I could almost understand about RCM examination. Therefor, my 5 piano students attended this exam last month. I applied for my teacher number that I can check any information in RCM website. Also, I can read my students' results and read the examiner's remarks. Fortunately, all my students got high mark which is first class honours in this exam, so I feel very excited. I think it gives me more confidence in my piano teaching.

Long Weekend in Rocky Mountain

Have you been to Canadian Mountain? It is a very famous point of interest. Also, Rocky mountain is one of the heritage in the world. This weekend I got a chance to live in the ranch which name is Rafter 6. This farm house is sitting in the Kananaski. It is very conveniently located just 45 minutes west of Calgary on the TransCanada Highway, only 30 minutes from Banff. When I got there, I could see a beautiful lodge, lots of horses and three big dogs. I really scared dog, but one person who is working in this ranch told me that here dogs were all nice. When I was sitting in the restaurant, I could feel oranginal western style. Lots of food I loved to eat. Such as, Cowboy Steak, Salmon, Chichen,etc. Also, the taste was very good. In the second day, I rode a horse with a cowboy. The horse is so big and strong, and I could not ride it. In the first hour, I did not feel happy because I should learn how to control the horse. After one hour, I felt better because I could ride horse and at the same time I could see the beautiful mountains. I really enjoyed it. Last day I attended a outdoor activity which name rope. It is a very dangerous activity. However, I think that is a good way to challenge myself. I hope one day I have chance to visit here again.