Sunday 7 September 2008

Exercise--Time

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/time.htm
1 ........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.
In the beginning
2 ........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.
At the beginning
3 We waited ages for a bus. ........ we decided to walk home.
Eventually
4 The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ........ the curtain rose.
At last

5 I waited for you ........ 10.00. I finally decided you weren't coming.
until

6 I managed to get the house tidy ........ my parents got home.
before

7 ........ had I gone to bed than I heard the phone ring.
Hardly

8 I played a lot of tennis ........ I was on holiday.
while

Cause and Result

1. The accident happened because of terrible weather.
The accident ........ bad weather. (RESULT)
was the result of
happened as a result of

2. The train was cancelled so I missed my appointment.
........ the cancellation I missed my appointment. (CONSEQUENCE)
As a consequence of
3. They decided to buy a new car because of the problems they were having with their old one.
They decided to buy a new car ........ problems with their old one. (SINCE)
since they had been having
since they were having
since they had had

4. We were unable to contact you as communications were so poor.
We couldn't contact you ........ communications were so poor. (OWING)
owing to the fact that
5. You have been late every morning this week so we have deducted the lost time from your wages.
We have deducted money from your wages ........ you have been late every morning this week. (DUE)
due to the fact that
6. I was sent home from school because I was feeling sick.
The student was sent home ........ the fact that he was feeling sick. (ACCOUNT)
on account of
7. It was too far to walk so we caught the bus.
We got the bus as ........ to walk. (ENOUGH)
it was not near enough
8. The film was so boring that we decided to leave early.
........ we decided to leave early. (SUCH)
It was such a boring film

exercise--addition

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/addition.htm

1 I overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work. (not only that)

2 The report is expected to be critical of the industry. ........, it is likely to recommend extensive changes to production. (Futhermore)

3 The witness claims to have seen the suspect at the scene of the crime. ........, the police are in possession of video evidence of the man entering the building. (Moreover)

4 ........ the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding. (Besides)

5 If you're going into town could you get me some shampoo? ........, we need some more bread. (Also)

6 Payments to your account have fallen behind considerably. ........, on several occasions your credit limit has been exceeded. (moreover)

7 It was a brilliant game. ........, we didn't have to pay to get in! (what's more)

8 The meeting concluded without any agreement being reached. ........, several further issues arose. (_in additon)

exercise--Contrast

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/contrast.htm

1 The team haven't been playing too well. ......, they are expected to win this afternoon .(Nevertheless)
2 ........ in nearly every country in the world they drive on the right, in England they insist on driving on the left. (While)
3 ........ to the north, which will remain warm and sunny, the south will become cloudy during the early morning. (In contrast)
4 He couldn't get the machine to work ........ following the instructions carefully. (despite)
5 I'm not tired at all. ........, I'm feeling full of energy.(On the contrary)
6 ........ the computer had recently been repaired, it still kept crashing. (Although)
7 I know we agreed to raise the issue at the next meeting ........ we simply won't have the time to discuss it. (but)
8 The man was arrested ........ claiming to have been nowhere near the scene of the crime.(in spite of)

Grammer

When do you use the GERUND? (ex : doing)
After verbs that express likes/dislikes :

like, love, enjoy
dislike, hate
don't mind, can't stand ..... doing
After certain other verbs, such as :

admit imagine
appreciate involve
avoid keep (on)
consider mention
delay miss
deny postpone
finish suggest ........ doing

After prepositions :

interested in ...
instead of ...
good at ...
before ...
after ................................... doing

After certain expressions :

it's no use ...
it's no good ...
there's no point in .............. doing
When do you use the INFINITIVE? ( ex : to do)After verbs that refer to a future event :

want, hope, intend
would like, promise ......... to do


After certain other verbs, such as :

afford help
agree learn
arrange manage
choose offer
fail refuse
happen seem .............. to do

After adjectives :

glad (ex : glad to know...)
pleased (ex : pleased to meet you...)
disappointed (ex : disappointed to hear...)


After "too" & "enough":

too difficult
easy enough ..................... to do

Saturday 6 September 2008

Selfstudy about management




About HaierHaier’s Management Philosophy and Model:." A 'shocked fish' is a company with good tangible assets but which has been managed poorly and faces bankruptcy.

1.OEC Approach

2.The "Ball-on-Slope" Theory

3.The "Activate Shocked Fish" Theory

4.Market Chain Management

5.Individual-Goal Combination Management System :every employee is an independent and innovative SBU with the goal of achieving primacy in the marketplace.

<http://www.haier.com/AboutHaier/HaierWorldwide/management.asp>

English songs

that's me
I like some English songs rencently,I want to share with you--my dear classmates.


  1. Time to say goodbye ---- Sarah Brightman


  2. We are one----Kelly Sweet


  3. Take a bow----Rihannan


  4. Burning----Maria Arredondo


  5. Forever----Chris Brown


  6. Love songs----Rihannan


I think the lyric is easy to understand as a foreigner.With the pleasant melody ,and then elaborate by the singer,people who listened them wil have strong sensibilities.How wonderful it is.Listen to English songs is a relaxed way to learn English ,isn't it?Aha......

Wednesday 3 September 2008

essay

Name : Li Yi
I D : 08020127
Tutor : Steve Gattey
Course :Pre-sessional Academic English Course
Date : 05/09/2008
thesis-led
Summarize the main effects of globalization and discuss to what extent they are beneficial to subject area

It is widely believed that globalization has become an important issue, which draws the general concern of the international community. Globalization in its literal sense is the process of transformation of regional things or phenomena into global ones. It can also be used to describe a process by which the people of the world are unified into a single society and function together. The effect of globalization is all-pervasive, for example, international politics, economics, technologies and cultural exchanges. Whether it brings advantages or disadvantages to the world has become a hot topic. Supporters contend that globalization make positive impacts, which are far outweigh the disadvantages .On the other hand, critics think sometimes international integration is unequal . According to Williamson (1998) "Globalization leads to increase the gap between poor and rich.” In this essay, I will observe the positive and negative effects of globalization in different areas, such as international trade, people's daily life, and the peace of the world, after which I will discuss the benefits it brings to my subject area— management.


Globalization makes it possible to carry out international trade between different countries, by which they can reasonably make use of resources and exert their competitive advantages to maximum benefits for all stakeholders. Furthermore, it is meaningful to both domestic market and global market—products can be easily transferred between different locations. Due to this overall resources and benefits in market can be satisfied as much as possible from the global point of view. Goods and services, labor force, capital management have obtained positive effects by globalization. Another profit is that locations of raw material and final product can be more easily transported between each area and therefore closer. This is even obviously beneficial to large overseas companies, which may hold many branches located in different countries. Thanks to globalization, they have more freedom to set their factories in countries with cheaper labor and sell products in other markets. One of the examples is Nike. It used to built factories mainly in China before and put the products in Europe and America. However, because labor is becoming more expensive in China, such factories are gradually being transferred to like Indonesia, Vietnam etc. This leads to many unemployed in the last cooperate country . Oppositely China is involved in this international market more as purchaser. It can be obviously found that open market due to globalization brings more welfare and flexibility to all stakeholders because of free trade. Critics of globalization have argued that the process has exploited people in developing countries, caused massive disruptions to their lives and produced few benefits in return. ” For many of the poorest least-developed countries the problem is not that they are being impoverished by globalization, but that they are in danger of being largely excluded from it.” (Pre- sessional academic English course, page53)


Globalization also plays a significant role in people's life. Vehicles and communication technology, such as bus, car, train, plane, internet and mobile phone, are shrinking the world. They all make things convenient to people. Simply take a Renault car for example; it is absolutely a French brand. However it is highly possible that the key part like motors are provided by American company, the tires are provided by Bridgestone, which is owned by Japan. At the same time, it can be assembled by Vietnamese worker and then sold on Korean market. Who does on earth the car belong to? As one of negative consequences of modern booming industry, environmental pollution is becoming another globally bothersome issue. To deal with it, collective efforts and cooperation between countries are called for.


Another hot topic could be that someone believes that present terrorism activities and local conflicts are caused by increasing globalization. We cannot deny that during globalization, conflicts indeed exist between different races, different religions. However, globalization is also an effective way to contract with all the countries to get rid of these conflicts and terrorism. Country safety and international cooperation against terrorism has been put to a significant level for most countries. For instance, China has joined the international community in condemning and fighting terrorism and is playing a constructive role in the international counter-terrorism struggle. In accordance with China report that "In June 2001, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan founded the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). As we all know, it issued the Shanghai Declaration, which clearly said that the members would cooperate to fight against international terrorism, ethnic separatism and religious extremism.”
Good transnational corporations have upper-level methods of operation and management, which are widely used in the world. Frenchman Henri Fayola considers management to consist of five functions: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, controlling. Organization is a significant part of management. As a famous global international organization -- the World Trade Organization (WTO)mediate trade disputes and set up a uniform platform of trading. When advanced technology and equipment are imported, we must run enterprises with advanced management and operation techniques and set attainable quotas. According to Hitt Michael, "Strategic management cases are produced from competitiveness and globalization." Some chain stores run well all over the world, such as hamburger chains—KFC, McDonalds, supermarket
chains-Carrefour, Wal-Mart. There is a lot of famous name brand. For instance, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Armani, Chanel, Cartier. Why do these groups run well all over the world ? Because they have highest standards of administration and marketing. As a renowned and successful Chinese brand, Haier’s management philosophy and mmodel is clearly exceptional." Haier's global branding process combines the best in eastern and western management thinking to create a foundation for further innovation. "They insist in actively and effectively using foreign capital, emphasize bringing in advanced technologies, modern managerial expertise and specialists, and support multiple forms of cooperation. Management in business and human organization activity, in simple terms means the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals. Haier's Individual Goal Combination management system means that every employee is an independent and innovative SBU with the goal of achieving primacy in the marketplace. As the Chief Execute Operator Zhang Ruimin management innovations have been widely recognized by international management institutions. Haier's "Market Chain" management was also included in the European Union's case study database. Haier's Individual-Goal Combination management system is currently assisting companies around the world to better manage their storage and due receivable systems.


Globalization is not incidental to our lives nowadays, but oppositely the developing tendency worldwide. Basically it penetrates every aspects of daily life along with apparent benefits. Despite of some harmful impacts it brings, they can also be realized and solved by cooperation of all nations. That is to say, human beings can make use of globalization to serve people better instead of suffering. Globalization is even vital to management operation besides above mentioned aspects. Strategies are always made out of the consideration of global perspective and haves to be accustomed to globalization requirement in order to achieve success in competitive market.

References
1.Williamson (1998) ,"Globalization leads to increase the gap between poor and rich.”
2.<http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2007/RES1010D.htm>
viewed in August 23,2008
3.<http://www.china.com.cn/baodao/china/htm/2002/2002-8/8-2.htm>
viewed in August 25,2008
4.“Presessional academic English course”,page53, London, press: London metropolitan university
5.Dunod,(1996 ), “Administration industrial organization”
6.Hitt Michale.A.(2008), “ Strategic Management : Competitiveness and Globalization”, Publisher: South-Western Pub
7.<http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/dengxp/vol2/text/b1230.html>
viewed in August 30,2008



Verb Tense Final Test

My score is 52%.Some of your answers are incorrect. Incorrect answers have been left in place for you to change. From Jim's selfstudy blog.

1. When Carol (call) called last night, I (watch) was watching my favorite show on television.
2. I (work) have been working for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!
3. Sharon (love) loves to travel. She (go) goes abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.
4. Thomas is an author. He (write) writes mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) has written since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) has written seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.
5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) got to the train station, Susan (wait) had been waiting for us for more than two hours.
6. Sam (try) was trying to change a light bulb when he (slip) slipped and (fell) fell.
7. Everyday I (wake) wake up at 6 o'clock, (eat) eat breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) leave for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) got up at 6:30, (skip) skipped breakfast and (leave) left for work late because I (forget)had forgot to set my alarm.
8. Right now, Jim (read) is reading the newspaper and Kathy (make) is making dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) were doing the same thing. She (cook) was cooking and he (read) was reading the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) will also be doing the same thing. She (prepare) will be preparing_dinner and he (read)will be reading. They are very predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you (complete)will have completed your studies and (find)will have found a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) won't have accomplishedanything. I (study, still)will still be studying and you (work)will be working in some new high paying job.
10. The students (be, usually) are usually taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they (teach) taught by Mr. Tanzer.
11. Jane talks on the phone.
Bob has been talking on the phone for an hour.
Mary is talking on the phone.

Who is not necessarily on the phone now? Jane

12. I'm going to make dinner for Frank.
I'm making dinner for Judy.
I'll make dinner for Mary.I make dinner for Ted.
I will be making dinner for Tony.

Who are you offering to make dinner for? Mary

13.Jane left when Tim arrived.
Bob left when Tim had arrived.
Tim arrived when Mary was leaving.
John had left when Tim arrived.
After Tim arrived, Frank left.

Who did not run into Tim? John

14.Jane is talking in class.
Bob always talks in class.
Mary is always talking in class.

Whose action bothers you? Mary

15.Jane never left Jamestown.
Bob has never left Jamestown.

Who is still alive? Bob

Monday 1 September 2008

Grammer about verbs of reference

1.the following mean that the writer is presenting a case:
argue claim consider hypothesise
suggest believe think state.
e.g. Martin claimed that many mergers led to lower profits.

2. A second group describe a reaction to another writer's position:
accept admit ageree deny doubt
e.g. Handlesmith doubts Martin's cliam that lower profits resulted from...

3 Other include:
assume conclude discover explain imply
indicate maintain presume reveal show
e.g.Pael(2003)assumes that inflation will remain low.
Borovna implies a close realtion between the Queen and her minister.

4.A small group of verbs is followed by (somebody/thing+for +noun/gerund):
blame censure commend condemn criticise
e.g.Lee blamed foreign investors for the panic.
NB All except commend have a negative meaning.

somebody/thing+as+noun/gerund

assess characterise classify define describe
evaluate indentify interpret portray present

e.g.Terry interprets rising oil prices as a result of Asian recovery.

Thursday 28 August 2008

selfstudy ---vocabulary

Give the floor to 请…发言It is a great pleasure for me to 我很荣幸…Relevant issues 相关问题Updated research research result 最新的调查结果Attach the importance to 对…给予重视Lead-edge technologies 领先技术Minister Counselor 公使Natural heritage 自然遗产Shared concern 共同关心的问题Well-deserved reputation 良好的信誉express sincere gratitude to 对…表示衷心的感谢Let’ s welcome to give a speech 请…讲话 bilateral conference 双边会议propose the warmest applause to 以掌声对…表示的最热烈的欢迎 sponsor 主办单位the Award Ceremony 颁奖仪式greeting speech 贺词observe the grand opening of 隆重举行Let’s invite to present the award 请…颁奖 achieve complete ceremony 取得圆满成功global celebration ceremony 全球庆典declare the closing of 宣布…结束 Please rise for the national anthem. 请全体起立,奏国歌 Collective stewardship 集体管理Competitive job market 充满竞争的就业市场Financial institutions 金融机构Forward-looking 进取Gross National Product 国民生产总值Meet the challenges 迎接挑战Public authorities 公共机构Regulatory mechanism 法规机制The threshold of our transition into the new millenmum 跨越新千年的门槛UNCHS (United Nations Centre for Human Settlements) 联合国人居中心Urban residents 城市居民Well-serviced fromal city 服务齐全的高尚城市place as the priority 把…列为重要内容never neglect the work 不放松工作water conservation 节约用水 extend our sincere congratulations on 对…表示衷心祝贺model city of water conservation 节约用水先进城市attain the results expected 使…取得预期效果confer honorable awards on 授予…光荣称号 strive for 为…而奋斗a city of severe water shortage 严重缺水城市units concerned 有关单位compared with ,there is still some way to go 与…比有差距wish a complete success 预祝…圆满成功broaden sources of income &reduce expenditure 开源与节流并重seaport for foreign trade 对外贸易港口National Gross Products 国内生产总值merrily gather 欢聚一堂vigorous economic region 活跃的经济带solid foundation 基础雄厚may you have a most pleasant impression 留下最美好的印象the grand occasion 盛世wish a pleasant stay 祝愿在停留愉快comprehensive commercial seaport 综合性商港spring is very much in the air 春意盎然forest coverage 森林覆盖率global warming 全球变暖principal element 主要因素toxic emission 废气排放ignite the sparks of understanding 迸发出心灵的火花build the bridge for cooperation 建立合作桥梁substantial in content 内容翔实major province of energy 能源大省tight in schedule 日程紧凑call upon 号召conservation benefits 节水的好处industrial reuse and recycling 工业中水利用pollution fines 污染罚款urban water conservation 城市节水water saving fixtures 节水装置regional economic 地区经济diversification in port operation 港口经营多元化perfrom our duties and fulfill our obligations 责任和义务a well-known regional event of the industry 地区行业盛会initiating ports 发起港break free 冲破藩篱civil society 民间团体ethnic lines 种族genuine partnership 真正的合作伙伴squatter settlements 违章建筑区without access to 享受不到open dialogues 畅所欲言the bounding of planning economy 计划经济的束缚pressing issues 紧迫问题vitalize the province by science and technology and sustainable development 科教兴省和走可持续发展的道路unprecedentedly inflated 空前膨胀curb the trend of steep rise 控制增长势头face severe challenges 面临严峻挑战acutely aware 清醒地看到ecological deterioration 生态恶化strengthen the awareness 提高意识respect each other, seek the common ground while putting aside difference, enjoy equality and mutual benefits, complement each other's advantages, learn each other's experience, expand the cooperation, stand from the present and look forward to the future 相互尊重,求同存异,平等互利,优势互补,借鉴经验,拓展合作,立足当前,着眼未来take the opportunity of this seminar 以此会议为契机lag behind 滞后the transition of mechanism is slow 转轨建制过程缓慢draw lessons from the past 总结经验教训community development oriented 以发展社区为宗旨的deserved winners 当之无愧的获奖者ethnic minorities 少数民族gainful employment 有报酬的gender issues 性别问题handicraft works 手工艺品income generation 工薪阶层in-depth knowledge 深入了解the handicapped 残疾人seek the best instead of the largest 不求最大,但求最好industrial structure 产业结构the unified design between the city and the countryside 城乡一体化short-term conduct 短期行为real estate development 房地产开发help and support the poor 扶贫帮困public lawn 公共绿地public utilities 公用事业convention center 会展中心infrastructure scale 基建规模consciousness for the best 精品意识model human settlements 精品住宅区enterprise revenue 企业效益civil bus ride 文明乘车
NASA(Nation Aeronautics and Space Administration) 国家航空和宇宙航行局Hope Project 希望工程

selfstudy on BBC comments about the Olympic closing ceremony











BBC comments about the Olympic closing ceremony,then I try to translate into Chinese.

Oh my god,the Chinese will be a hard act to follow. What a shambles the British effort was, very embarrassing indeed. A double decker bus, beckham, an xfactor winner, a sweaty aging rock star, dancers with umbrellas throwng newspapers everywhere. I guess a good symbol of modern day Britain. I fear our efforts will always be second class to China. This might show new labour off for what they are and what they have done to our once great country  
天啊,中国人的表演将是很难去学习,英国的表现是这么的丢脸,丢脸之极。一辆双层公交,贝克汉姆,一个选秀赢家,一个老摇滚明星,一群舞者拿这雨伞乱丢报纸,我猜这就是现代伦敦的标志。我恐怕我们的表现对比中国来说永远只能是二等。。。。。。 
 The dancing was a bit straggly in the " London " routine . After seeing all the cyclists taking part,the Chinese will think "Nobody can afford cars in London "  
伦敦的例行表演中登场的那些舞者简直就是群魔乱舞。眼看着那些骑着自行车的家伙也来凑热闹,中国人都会认为“伦敦人都买不起车啦”    
The British "teaser" was ok, but we were disappointed to see the performer in the wheelchair was not in fact disabled but was leaping around later in the dance.  
英国人还不赖,不过当我们发现那位坐轮椅的表演者根本不是残疾的时候--他在稍后的舞蹈中到处蹦达来着 --- 好失望呀么好失望。  
Did anyone else this the 'London 8 minutes' presentation was - dare I say it - rubbish!? Leona sang her heart out on top of a ladder, on top of a bus whilst 20 contemporary dancers did their stuff way below. It was just so low key relative to what had gone on before it.  
这儿还有没有人也觉得这次“伦敦8分钟”表演根本就是--恕我直言--垃圾!?Leona站在那巴士顶上的高架子上唱歌,简直把她的小心肝都给吓破了;同时还有那20来个家伙在底下伴舞。跟之前的那些表演相比,真是够丢分的了。    
But oh, our offering at the closing ceremony was embarrassing.A red bus,a pop singer, an ageing rocker and an overpaid ball kicker was awful. Where was our great Island heritage portrayed in all this flummery? 
 哦,我们在闭幕式上的表现真丢脸。一辆红吧是,一个流行歌手,一个摇滚老头,还有个我们付了太多薪水给他的踢球的家伙 -- 这一切都太糟糕了。在这堆乱七八糟的糟粕里头,我们这个伟大岛屿的传承却无处可见。  
Organisers - please do better for us in 2012.
组织者 -- 行行好,好好干~在2012年给我们挣点脸 
And why can't Boris button his jacket? Too fat or bad tailoring?  
这句话是说他们市长的:为什么Boris上衣的扣子不扣起来?他太胖了还是衣服剪裁不合适? 
 I've just watched the Olympic closing ceremony, and as I feared, Britain's contribution was embarassing and totally pathetic - I just hope they manage to do better in 2012. It will obviously be impossible to rival the spectacular pageant that Beijing provided, but I thought the dancing (if you can call that dancing) and the Leona Lewis/Jimmy Page effort was just pitiful. Hopefully, we can ditch all this government inspired 'Cool Britannia' garbage and present something a bit more slick and professional. 
 刚看了闭幕式,跟我担心的一样,英国的表现真丢人而且完全令人失望,我只希望他们2012年能搞好点儿。很明显我们没法跟北京搞出的壮观场面好点,但我想那些舞蹈(如果你管那个叫舞蹈)和俩歌手的表演都很令人遗憾。希望我们能够摆脱政府提倡的那些“酷酷的大不列颠”的垃圾,展现一些更专业和娴熟(?)的东西  
I agree that Adrian Childs was poor: he seemed to think that he was on the One Show.    The London Bus routine was pretty much rubbish ... the music was poor and everything smacked of pop culture. Period. The Games themselves were superbly run. The BBC was teetering on the brink of overblown nationalism, however. 
我也觉得Adrian Childs很可怜,他看上去以为自己是在个人秀。 伦敦巴士的演出特别垃圾,音乐很糟糕,所有一切都带着流行文化时代的味道。运动会本身搞得非常好,但bbc有过分的民族主义之嫌(是嫌bbc吹捧英国运动员太厉害?)
Jimmy Page and David Beckham have been massive icons of British popular culture. I'm not especially a fan of either, but they perfectly suited to the ceremony. Not bothered either way about Leona whatshername, but the chief embarrassment, reducing us instantly to laughing stock of the world and diminishing at a stroke the achievements of our athletes, was the presence of Boris Bloody Johnson!!! This man symbolizes everything wrong with Britain - a deeply untalented buffoon, with a thoroughly sinister interior. Get him off the stage once and for all.  
Jimmy Page和贝壳都是英国流行文化的重大标志。我并不是他们的粉丝,但他们很适合这个演出。  那个叫Leona啥啥的演出我也不觉得糟(就是那个独唱的mm),但是最大的丢人之处,直接把我们埋汰成全世界的笑料并且抹杀了我们的运动员取得的成绩的,就是那个虾米Boris Johnson(伦敦那个混混市长)的出现!这家伙象征着英国所有糟糕的东西——一个完全没有天赋的小丑,内心丑恶。把他永远逐出舞台吧!  
When I heard about the plans for the London presentation, including the "arrangement" of the national anthem and the rehashed 70s rock music, I thought "it can't possibly be as bad as I'm imagining it". Well, it wasn't. It was a thousand, toe-curlingly hideous times worse. Against the dignity, seriousness and power of the Chinese displays, it was so far beyond embarrassing, my brain has already almost forgotten it, in a desperate paroxysm of self-defence. 
 当我听到伦敦发表的计划,包括“安排的”国歌和70年代的摇滚歌曲,我想这不可能比我想象的还要糟糕,好了,它不是,它是千万倍的更加糟糕。对比尊严的,严肃的和力量的中国表演,它比丢脸还要丢脸,在绝望的自我保护状态下,我的大脑已经将它忘记。 
 omg, I hope our eight minutes during the closing ceremony is not a foretaste of the tackiness to come in four years time. "    It felt a lot longer than eight minutes..... Every cringe and every gasp of horror made it feel like a lifetime!    If that is all we have to offer, lets hope the rest of the world has popped out down the pub when we take centre stage.    Our athletes deserve much better than this, they did us proud in Beijing (lets not forget the Paralympics too) and will continue to do so.  
饿滴神,我希望闭幕式这8分钟不是预示着四年之后我们要展示出来的东西。  这个感觉不止8分钟,希望我们跑上台去表演的时候世界上其他人都跑出去泡吧了……(哈哈)  我们的运动员值得比这个好得多的东西,他们为我们在北京赢得了骄傲(别忘了还有残奥会)并且会继续这样做。 
    
I have been glued to the Olympics constantly and very proud of Team GB but my god what on earth was that 8 minute section in the closing ceremony.The chinese put on a fantastic show and we have basically a red bus and a sparkler.Who ever put this together should be sacked before we are embarressed anymore. By the way BBC should be given a gold medal for the coverage, first class.  
我一直迷着奥运会,也很为英国队的表现骄傲,可是饿滴神啊,闭幕式的8分钟到底在干啥啊!  中国人的表演非常令人着迷,可我们就只有一辆红巴士和一些发光物(是指巴士变形后出来的绿哇哇的东西咩?)  把这些东西搞到一起去的人应该被炒鱿鱼,在我们继续丢人之前。  ps:bbc的报道应该给颁一块金牌,一流的。  

A beautifully organised Games all around, then Boris appears, jacket undone, looking like a drunk who gatecrashed the party, what an embarrassment    
一个组织有序的美丽的运动会,然后Boris出现了,  衣冠不整像个酒鬼一样冲进了派对    多么令人羞耻啊!!!!! 
 
Leona! Poor girls must be so nervous!  —— She sounds like a whale mating       I didn't think it was possibly but this both sucks and blows. Grow up London 2012 and stop trying to be so 'cool'. This is embarrassing.  
利昂娜!可怜的姑娘们很紧张吧!  —— 她听起来像是只正在交配的鲸鱼  我都不忍心这么说,但是这个的确是又SB又NC  成熟点,别那么装酷。真丢人  
Funny how the Beijing Olympics had absolutely nothing to do with Beijing. They were all about China. But the London Olympics are apparently all about London.    
 有趣的是,北京奥运和北京没什么太大关系,而是关于整个中国。但是伦敦奥运很明显只和伦敦有关      
 Is anyone else finding this all a bit shabby after the chinese dancing etc    
 大家有没有发现,在中国的舞蹈等等后面出场,他们显得多么寒酸啊   
 Why don't my buses look like that?     汗,我坐的公交车怎么不像那个样子  
The Chinese did it again the closing was amazing. First class and out of this world. The one negative was the London Show what in the heck was that. In Athens when the Chinese did there welccome to show it was amazing and you knew you where going to get something special in Beijing. I hope that London does better than what they showed to-day.  
中国人又让他们的闭幕式(和开幕式一样)一样NB,世界一流甚至超越世界!唯一让人不爽恶心呕吐的是伦敦的8分钟。在雅典闭幕式的时候,中国人华丽丽滴欢迎表演,就让人知道北京会展现出他的特别之处。我希望伦敦会比我们今天所看到的做得好些。 
 Replicate it, we don’t have a chance it hell. For one thing we’ll be lucky to find 1% of the volunteers from Beijing. Perhaps all the people claiming on benefits should be forced to volunteer !!!    Smith, London  
复制它,我们根本没TMD机会.其中一点如果我们走运的话我们能找到相当北京1%的志愿者.可能所有人都在抢夺本该属于志愿者的利益. 
 Dont know what to laugh more at - the tacky 8 minutes of rubbish the UK put on in Beijing or the smug comments on here about how "At least we are free.." Last time I looked the UK was the most watched (CCTV) nation on earth and we have a government that has used fear and hate to strip us of freedoms on a daily basis. The only difference between the UK and China is that they wasted billions more than we can afford to- but Im sure we'll waste as much as we can. But freedom?? Dont make me laugh!    Terry Roberts, Shropshire  不知道要嘲笑什么,在北京展示的英国垃圾8分钟还是这里自鸣得意的留言关于"至少我们是自由的",最后一次我看到英国是地球上安装最多监视器(CCTV英国沿街安装的监视系统,不是中央台哦)的国家,利用恐怖和仇恨来控制我们的日常自由,中国和英国之间唯一的区别是他们用掉了比我们的承受能力还多的钱,但是我相信我们也会花费我们能用的每一分钱.但是自由,别让我笑了. 
 The Chinese people seem to love all things western (David Beckham included by the looks of it) but in return all we can do is bad mouth them and show no respect. What does that say about us. There’s an old saying, treat people the same as how you would like to be treated.    Rob, London     
中国人似乎喜欢关于西方的所有事情(包括贝克汉姆),但是做为回报我们能做的只是说他们的坏话和不尊重.  有句古语,用你期待别人对待你的方式来对待别人 
 Oops, I forgot about the fireworks. Weren't they wonderful! I was so impressed by how they managed to create the Olympic Rings in the sky - truly amazing. Thank you China.    [cheesed-off], United Kingdom 
 哦...我忘说烟花了,太漂亮了,  他们是怎样把五环打在天空的,太不可思议了. 谢谢中国.   I have two tips for you, Boris. Keep your hands out of your pockets when attending high-profile events like this, and secondly fire whoever responsible for this fiasco and hire proper showbiz professionals – from Las Vegas if necessary – to handle the opening and closing ceremonies in 2012. Another toe-curling embarrassment like this would be unendurable.  波利斯(伦敦市长),俺有两个锦囊妙计贡献给你:一,在如此盛大高端的场合下,丫儿地把手从你那兜兜里掏出来;二,赶紧炒了那个端出英国8分钟这么一锅垃圾的责任人,2012年英国办开幕式闭幕式的时候一定要雇些演艺圈里的专业人员--万不得已的时候从赌城拉斯维加斯找也成哪。咱谁也受不了到时候再来那么一出让人囧的脚趾头都抽抽的尴尬演出!! 
 The closing ceremony was, as expected, spectacular and beautiful. 
 闭幕式就像想象中的那样壮观和美丽  
I have just finished watching the Closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. I must say that it was an incredible show from the beginning to the end. The whole event went on very smoothly. I agree with the IOC chairman that these games have opened China to the world and the world to China.
我刚刚看完北京奥运会的闭幕式。不得不说这是一场从头到尾都令人称奇的表演。整个表演尽展的很顺利。我同意国际奥组委的说法“这个奥运会会让中国与世界互相沟通”  
Thank you family of China. Thank you Beijing 2008.  We are all Children of the World and China have proved that to us.  All of the Olympians deserve credit for all the dedication and effort. It is the Greatest Show on Earth. With the best of the best. 2012 will be a great test for GB and as one Nation what a great challenge for us.  
谢谢你中国,谢谢你北京2008  我们都是世界之子,中国向我们证明了这个道理。  所有选手的努力都是值得的。这是地球上最伟大的盛会。最中之最。2012对英国来说是一个考研和挑战。     
 Well done China on a fantastic organisation of the games which was flawless and Team GB for their medal haul. Thank you China for putting the U.S into second place.  (注意看最后一句 --)      
中国在赛会的组织上干的棒极了,梦幻一般的毫无瑕疵。英国选手也一样。谢谢你,中国,你们让美国掉到第二的位置去了。    
  Well done, China! You have given the world a magnificent Olympics despite the efforts of the chattering classes in the Western media to portray you as some Stalinist state.  
中国棒极了!你给了整个世界一个精彩绝伦的奥运会,与此同时西方媒体还在喋喋不休的努力把你塑造成斯大林主义似的的国家。  
The female who hugged Yao Ming was Lauren Jackson, an Australia basketball player playing in WNBA. After Yao entered NBA, there was rumor she had a crush on Yao, but Yao turned her down. There were many gossip about them.  So, seeing them hugging at the closing ceremony really really made me laugh, because 4 years ago, at the closing ceremony of Athens Olympic, Yao and his girlfriend 'Ye Li' came out together and that was the first time their relationship went public(外国人也知道姚明的八卦啊)  那个在闭幕式上拥抱姚明的女运动员是在WNBA打球的Lauren Jackson,当姚进入NBA打球时,他们曾经发生过一段绯闻,但是姚拒绝了她>_<看到他们在闭幕式上拥抱真是太好玩了,你知道四年前在雅典的闭幕式上,姚和他的女朋友叶莉第一次手牵手出现在公众面前   What was that red bus /umbrella garbage all about? What an embarrassment for UK. It was not so much the pathetic handover performance that upset me, but the arrogant, rude and disgraceful behavior of London’s mayor Boris Johnson when attending the handover party in Bejing. Show some respect Mr BJ ! Beijing was a gracious host and deserves some praise at the handover.    Robert, Windsor  TMD红色巴士和垃圾雨伞到底是虾米啊??!!真是给英国丢脸啊。从来没有比这次可怜的交接仪式更雷到我的了。而那个伦敦市长Boris Johnson 在北京闭幕式的交接仪式上无知、粗鲁和毫无尊重的表现更是丢人。给北京一点尊重吧!北京是个热情和蔼的主人,在交接仪式上值得尊重!!   Production of Global sporting superstars at the 2008 Beijing Games is correct and will remain memorable. Yet, some of us tend to place focus on matters of less importance and one wonders what is their ulterior motives. All countries with high crime rates should learn from these recently concluded games, and note that it is of high importance to develop the youths sporting potential from a tender age, so that their high energy can be burnt in the right direction and not in criminal activities.    Hollis N Hosein, Trinidad and Tobago -WI  让北京举办地球上最盛大的体育盛会无疑是正确的,而且将会难以忘怀。我们中的一些人光注意那些根本不重要的细节,而且还有人觉得他们(中国)是别有用心滴。  所有高犯罪率的国家都应该从最近结束的奥运会学点什么,而且注意一下在豆蔻年华就发掘青少年的潜力是很重要滴,让他们的精力在正确的方向燃烧,而不是在犯罪行为上发光!   Well done China, well presented games, Boris came across well, showed we have a good mayor, who knows what London has to do to ensure we put on a good show, advice from those of us who are still British is dump most of the things in the 8 minutes as they are not in tune with London/British values or what people know us for, increase the use of the union flag as the useless logo looks half useful in that guise! Boris has clearly been saddled with Livingston’s leftie leftovers, dump them be bold!    [GlobalTemplar], Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom  中国,干得不错!是一场精心准备的奥运会,Boris的出现也还好,显示出我们有多么优秀的一个市长啊,他知道伦敦应该做什么来显示我们可以举办好奥与会,我们这些人的大多数根本不明白伦敦/英国价值的人的建议都在8分钟里面出现鸟,或者说让世人对我们滴像一个没用的logo一样的联邦国旗又多了点印象。  Boris清楚滴展示了一个左派份子的垃圾形象,我们打包把他倒掉吧!!  (这段翻译得不好,这人反讽能力太强了,囧)  I t has been a long time that I felt embarrassed for 8 long minutes. I really hope the organizers get there act together for the 2012 Olympics in London, because whether we like it or not the Chinese did a wonderful job from beginning to end. Whether true or false, let us hope the Red Arrows will do a fly past at the opening ceremony in London because that will be something worth watching, unless of course Boris has something up his sleeve to surprise us all.    Rose, Bicester  很长一段时间内,我都为我们的8分钟感到丢脸,我真心希望那些组织者去为了我们的2012年伦敦奥运会,一起去那里(北京)看看,因为不管我们喜欢与否,中国人从头到尾都做得非常棒。无论正确与否,让我们希望在伦敦开幕式前the Red Arrows(英国红箭飞行表演队,在BBC开幕式的评论上就有英国人提到我们不会又上红箭吧,看来英国果然只有红箭啊-_-)能够腾飞起来,只有那样,说不定才有点看头,除非Boris又把他的手揣在兜里,来给我们所有人一个惊喜!  There is one word for the "London 2012" presentation at the Beijing Olympic closing ceremony...naff !  This includes Boris Johnson who looked as though he is in need of a decent tailor. It would help if he buttoned up his jacket. He looked like a 4th form schoolboy.  The Chinese show was magnificent. Our athletes were brilliant.    Delewar, Colchester  只能用一个词来形容代表“伦敦2012”在北京奥运会闭幕式上的表现---白开水!  这其中包括咱们的市长大人Boris Johnson ,他看起来需要一个体面的形象顾问,如果他把扣子扣上,看起来也不会那么囧,他看起来像一个4年级的中学生!  中国的闭幕式非常恢宏壮观,我们的运动员们也优秀。   The closing ceremony was just fine apart from the British bit which was simply atrocious!  Why did we have some prehistoric rock guitarist and a talent show winner miming to some abysmal sound track? What has David Beckham got to do with the Olympics? Hardly portrays a young, vibrant and exciting vision of what the 2012 games might offer.  If this is an example of how good London's Olympics is going to be, then perhaps Boris should ask the Chinese to keep the Olympic flame in Beijing.    [BirdGirlsCanFly]  除去英国糟糕透顶的表演部分,闭幕式还是不错滴。  为什么我们要找一些过气的摇滚吉他手和糟透的选秀歌手来刺激我们??贝克汉姆掺和在奥运会中做什么??我们几乎不能展现2012年伦敦可能提供的一个年轻、有活力和令人兴奋的印象。  如果这是伦敦奥运会将会展现出来的样子,也许Boris先生应该叫中国人把奥运会旗留在北京!   The Beijing to London handover shows how ill equipped we are to deal with an event of this scale.  Compared to spectacular displays by the Chinese, our offering is a pathetic embarrassment.  The 2012 Party belongs on Blue Peter and was on par with an end of term school show: Scouting for Girls destroying London’s Calling; Morrisons’ theme tune by Last Choir Standing and The Feeling playing with no feeling at all.  Is this all Britain has to offer?    Helen, Liverpool  北京-伦敦交接仪式显示出我们对应对这种盛大场合是多么的囧啊。  相比中国华丽恢宏的闭幕式,我们的表演简直是去丢脸滴!  2012年的开幕式应该是以Blue Peter 为主吧,而闭幕式会以中学毕业晚会的形式来搞:调戏女孩子的声音毁坏伦敦的通讯;合唱团唱Morrisons的诗歌腔调;唯一的感觉就是没有感觉。  这就是英国能够提供的????   The Chinese showed their rich heritage and history in a dignified and beautiful performance.  Us? We showed just what a farce 2012 will be.  Our country's heritage (prior to the last government!) is one to be proud of. We have customs and a richer history than many others. So why are we showing a logo from the 70's (I'm a designer, it's shocking!) and a display of ageing rock, one-hit wonders, chavs and only modern London?  I'm proud to be English, but in 2012? I may be moving...    Angela, Chesterfield   中国人以一种高贵和美仑美焕的演出,展现了他们最辉煌的历史和灿烂的文化.  我们呢??我们却只显示了2012年一场闹剧.  我们国家的历史文化值得我们每个人骄傲,我们有着比世界上其他任何国家都丰富的习俗和历史.那我们为什么却要拿出一个70年代的logo(我是个设计师,太雷人了!)和过时的摇滚blabla的东西,以及现代的伦敦来秀??  作为英国人我很骄傲,但是对于2012??我可能会搬走.....   Lets hope the UK can match the chinese games with same character and skill! Well its all up to Boris now and his management capabillities!! We know our athletes are capable!! Mind you he has on hell of a job to beat!!    [newtried], maidenhead, United Kingdom   让我们期待国家能够整出和中国的表演和技术相媲美的奥运会吧.当然现在这都要看Boris的管理能力了!!我们都知道我们的运动员都有这个能力!!希望他能小宇宙大爆发!   Why couldn't the BBC TV commentators just shut up when there is music on the screen? They did the same stupid thing at the opening and once again today. The TV is there for us to WATCH and when the music is on why give commentary? Also so much about history and the meaning of this and the meaning of that and the symbolism of this and that. For Heavans sake WHY did they not just shut up and let us listen to the music, to the drums and all that was happening. This was a disastrous coverage.    Hercules, London   BBC电视播音员能不能在音乐响起的时候闭上他的乌鸦嘴??他们今天又和开幕式的时候一样犯了同样的错误.音乐响器的时候,电视是给我们"看"的,为什么在那里JJWW说个不停??  太多太多关于历史的评论了,一会儿这个是什么,一会儿那个是什么,这个代表什么,那个象征什么.有完没完!!  上帝啊,为什么他们不闭上臭嘴让我们好好聆听这音乐,鼓声以及所有的一切?这场报道真TMD恶心   606: "A beautifully organised Games all around, then Boris appears, jacket undone, looking like a drunk who gatecrashed the party, what an embarrassment."  一场有条不紊的庆祝仪式华美进行中,这时boris(伦敦市长)像个醉汉一样敞着领子突然闯了进来,真他妈令人尴尬。    AND HERE'S BECKS! AND A WOMAN IN A RUNNING OUTFIT PLAYING A VIOLIN! Becks boots a ball into the crowd... just the one, and it doesn't quite make the crowd... a couple of officials have a bit of a scrabble over it... and that's that, London's eight minutes are up... what to make of that?   小贝出来了!还有在跑动人群中拉小提琴的女人。小贝将一个足球踢向人群。。。只有一个,没有引起太大的骚动。。。两个工作人员乱扒了一通。。。就这些,伦敦八分钟结束了。。。谁明白这是想表达什么意思吗?

essay draft

ESSAY PLAN
1 paragraph: Introduction

2 paragraph: Economics-- international trade

3 paragraph: Humanity- a. transport &communication(Shrinking world)
b. poverty & rich countries e.g. China
c. Peace &war (politically)e.g. Terrorism
4 paragraph: Environment pollution

5 paragraph: My subject --management

6paragraph :Conclusion
7paragraph :Reference


Thesis-led

Summarise the main effects of globalisation and discuss to what extent they are beneficial to subject area


Introduction:
What is Globalization?Nowadays, globalization has become an important issue, which draws general concern of the international community. The effect of globalisation is all-pervasive. For example, international political, economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges. Does it bring advantages or disadvantages to the world has become a hot focus. Supporters contend that the globalization has a positive effects, and far outweigh the disadvantages .On the other hand, critics think . “While strong economic growth has made most people better off in absolute terms, globalization is often blamed for the widening gap between rich and poor.”[1](IMF, 2007).In this essay , I will observe on the positive and negative of globalization in different areas, such as international trade, environmental pollution and then I will discuss the benefits to my subject area--- management.

1.Globalization makes it possible to carry out international trade between different countries, by which they can reasonably make use of resources and exert their competitive advantage. Therefore overall resource and benefits can be maximized from global point of view.a. domestic market vs. global market, competitive advantages.b.. locations of raw material, final product and market are more close and easily transported between each other.


2.Globalization plays a significant role in people's daily life.a. transport &communication(Shrinking world)b. poverty & rich countriesc. Peace &war (politically) e.g. Terrorism.


3.As one of negative consequences of modern booming industry, environmental pollution is becoming another globally bothersome issue. To deal with it, collective efforts and cooperation between countries are called for.

4.Good translational corporations have upper-level management ways, which are widely used in the world. We should continue to actively and effectively use foreign capital, emphasize bringing in advanced technologies, modern managerial expertise and specialists, and support multiple forms of cooperation .

Conclusion:Globalization has become a development tendency in the whole world .The harmful impacts of globalization should be solved by all nations By working together, we can make use of globalization to serve people better.


References1.http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2007/RES1010D.htm

Wednesday 27 August 2008

essay plan

ESSAY PLAN
1 Introduction
2 4-5 area effects
3 A area positive or negative effects
4 B area positive or negative effects
5 C area positive or negative effects
6 D area positive or negative effects
7 Conclusion
Globalisation main effects (benifical&harmful )to subject area
Economics-- 1.Free trade. 2. industry &agriculture
Humanity -- 1.transport &communication(Shrinking world) 2.poverty & rich countries 3.Peace &war (politically)e.g Terrorism
Environment- -pollution
Culture and Education--overseas students
The most important effect is Economic . Economic base determines the superstructure.The main effect to agriculture and industry ...
With more and more people going abroad for study and work, Cultural exchange and education have ......
With the science and technology getting ahead increasingly as well as commutation develops ceaselessly, globalization has become a direction, which cannot turn around.As we all know, globalization leads so much infection to every countries without fail, especially to developing countries.Globalization strongly influence Chinese taking up an occupation, which they satisfy.

Thursday 7 August 2008

introduction 2

'The advantages of a ' surveillance society ' far out weigh the draw backs' To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is considered that 'surveillance society' has far more advantages than the draw backs in this complicated society .The use of CCTV is becoming more and more widespread in recent 20 years.In Britain (1996)between 150 and 300 million pounds (225 - 450 million dollars) per year is now spent on a surveillance industry involving an estimated 300,000 cameras . 1
Especially in public spaces ,such as factories, offices, dwelling areas , supermarkets, shopping mall etc, which are closely related to people due to the security requirement, bringing a lots of advantages to the society.Currently a hot issue is that it may bring negative effect by violating individual privacy to install CCTV in public places. However, it is not reasonable to deal with private affairs in these places,and therefore the installation of CCTV is acceptable. The primary purpose is to prevent from possible theft. Meanwhile, it is better to master personnel by this way rather than any thought of violating privacy.This paper will compare the pros and cons about monitors,secondly discuss how to make the objectors to accept the CCTV.



CCTV are set in public other than sneakily functioning to increase sense of safety among common people as well as to threaten potential criminals. When the crime cases happen, it is always the convenient way to replay the video by CCTV to search for any clue. When we get a ticket for running a red light,when no one was around but the camera.It is not just that CCTV may capture our image several hundred times a day, that check-out clerks want to see our loyalty cards in the supermarket or that we need a coded access card to get into the office in the morning. It is that these systems represent a basic, complex infrastructure which assumes that gathering and processing personal data is vital to contemporary living.


References
1.Davies, S 1996 ,Big Brother : 'Britain's web of surveillance and the new technological order', Pan Books, London, p. 183.

Read newspaper and watch TV

When I go to school by tube everyday, I find many people read newspaper. I think it is a good habit. At first, I didn't know I could make free with it .Now ,I will read newspaper on my seat .Recently ,you know,2008 Olympic Games will hold in China. I am concerned about that.On today's news, one report is "we 're so proud of our Tibet protest daughter" Two free Tibet campaigners from Britain were n custody last night after unfurling a Tibetan flag and banner outside the Olympic stadium in Beijing.

I just want to say,Tibat is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory.At last ,I wish 2008 Olympic Games will come to a complete success.


When I come back to home ,I watch BBC 1 and ITV 1 London. This will improve my listening and correct my pronunciation.

My Grammar is good,I won't spend too much time on it.

exercise on class

It is mistaken to think that children don't need t learn basic arithmetic.If teachers do not give this skills to their students.[what will happen?][why this is bad?]



My written

Children will lose the skills ,how to do arithmetic.Arithmetic should not be insteaded by pocket calculators. Especially for children,they need to learn more basic skills to exploit IQ.In our daily life,we just pay for a coffee,then you bring calculator out to count how many coins should give change.How funny is it!


Teacher's written

They won't be able to deal with the daily business of their lives such as working out discount prices,and checking their change.This could result in these students being cheated out of money.As a result of this, students might feel less confident.This form of mathematical thinking is also extremely important for general development of IQ.


In spite of the same meaning .My expression is not as clear and comprehensive as the Teacher's written .

seminar 2 learning

Technology
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) is a visual surveillance technology designed for monitoring a variety of environments and activities. CCTV systems typically involve a fixed (or "dedicated") communications link between cameras and monitors.

DNA SPECIALIZED deoxyribonucleic acid: the chemical at the centre of the cells of living things, which controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries the genetic information during reproduction,acquitted,rape .

database : noun [C]a large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easily looked at or changed:We're linked to the on-line database at our head office.


The FutureIP technology will equip police forces with science fiction style tools. Command and control centres will have always on communication with mobile forces to allow location based services, instant suspect reports based on facial recognition technology and devices that support online fingerprint and DNA analysis and matching.


-----cctv crime -----Iraq useless and Morocco in north Arica---biometric database for all moroccans-------------china mainly used for traffic offenses.
-------britain-------DNA----------2dn biggest---lots of media coverage


Privacy

-------Worthwhile sacrafice
---------uncomfortable (because not common in tuir country)
---100%secure ---impossible to hack into the system
----hate cctv in office


IP technology


Criminal can find loopholes in the system

Depends on the specific criminal environment

Tuesday 5 August 2008

Introduction 1

I failed on introduction 1,Steve said "it is a mini-essay." I feel very bad, so I decide to rewrite it.


Background
"We live in a world in which we are dangerously influenced by media images. "To what extent do you agree with this statement.

It is generally agreed that our daily life is influenced in many areas by the media.The media means of mass communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television or broadcasting media .Television is the most powerful medium of all, and influence on our life .

There are many kinds of programmes on TV, such as news,sports,entertainment, cooking, soap operas, documentaries, science and education.Most people spend free time in front of the TV alone or with family members , has become a habit .People should keep a critical yet unbiased eye on the advantages and disadvantages that the television have brought and are going to bring to us .It enrich our life and bring some negative effects at the same time.

Undoubtedly,excessive viewing of television has also been linked to aggressive behaviour, violence, pornographic. Especially, it's harmful to children's Mental Health . According to J. Van Evra, author of Television and Child Development, young children are particularly vulnerable to the influence of commercial advertising.

In this essay, I would like to explain what the media is and then weigh the pros and cons of the influence of television.

Monday 4 August 2008

Feedback of seminar 2

I think the second time is better than the seminar 1. I did enough on reasearching informations about CCTV, DNA databases, and biometrics .I read Steve's link seriously. I spoke for a part of time during the seminar, and gave my groupers a new technology. However, in the most time ,I was listenning to other people,because there were two people , who were good at speaking in our group . Although it was hard to interrupt them, I tried my best to speak more. Give everyone a chance to express their thoughts, so I 'd like to be a good listener. I could argue my opinion clearly.I gave an example of CCTV and IT techonolgy. In these two seminars ,I was adept at helping keep the discussion moving in the right direction,and renminded the time to go on the next question.I think my pronunciation is OK, groupers can understand clearly, but I can improve it better.That's all.

Sunday 3 August 2008

Vocabulary

some unfamiliar words for the two weeks : stereotype critics representation reinforce feminity prevalent masculinity coverage construct portrayal potential approval demonstrate adoration buffoon diploma duration obligatory candidate opt portfolio eligible distinction dissertation supervision moderate odd lavatory docorate permanent temporary plaster bardage deliberate.

Now,I have remebered them.

some vocabulary about fighting crime with science:
DNA profiling, Biometrics and facial recognition,Police databases, Footprints, CCTV and number plate recognition,Electronic tagging.


some words and phrases about crime
crime motive
crime of corruption
crime of defamation
crime of embezzlement of state property
crime problem
crime rate
crime scence
criminal
criminal abortion
criminal activities
criminal gang
criminal group
criminal intent
criminal law
criminal object
criminal offender



1.accomplice : Any person who takes part in a crime.

2.adult business district : A neighborhood zoned for pornographic bookstores and movie theaters, striptease bars, etc.

3.agricrime : Sort for agricultural crime. The theft of crops and /or farm equipment.“agricultural crime”

4.armed robbery :The act of using a deadly weapon when raking or attempting to take property form another person or party.

5.arrest warrant :A document that orders the arrest of an individual who has been accused with a crime.

6.arson : The crime of intentionally destroying property by the use of fire.

7.assassin : A murderer. A person who sets out to kill someone, esp. a prominent person.

8.assault : The act of attempting or threatening to harm another person.

9.attack dog : A canine dog that has been trained to attack burglars, etc.

11.bail : Money that is deposited with a court in order to secure the release of a defendant while awaiting trial.

12.ballistics : The science of firearms and the study of the motion of bullets.

13.blackmail : The act of threatening to reveal personal information, esp. sexual scandals, in order to extract money.

14.black market : A market place where illegal or hard-to-get items are sold or where money is illegal exchanged.

15.blood money : Money that is paid as retribution for injury, loss of life, vandalism, etc.

16.body bag : A heavy-duty bag that is used to contain a corpse.

17.bomb squad : A team of police who are specially-trained to remove and deactivate bombs.

18.bootlegging : The illegal distribution of items such as alcohol, drugs, firearms, etc.

19.break-in : It looks like you are the victim of a break-in.
20.bribery : The act of offering, giving, or taking bribes.

21.bucket shop : (Also called “telephone boiler room.”) An office that is used to promote worthless land or securities by mail or through telemarketing.

22.bug : To use electronic listening devices to listen in on the conversations of others.

23.bum rap : Steve served six months jail time on a bum rap.

24.burglary : The act of breaking into a home, building, etc. with the intent to steal from it.

25.car bangers : Thieves who steal form automobiles.

26.career criminal : A person who makes a living from crime.

27.child abuse : The physical and verbal mistreatment of children.

28.chop shop : A shop where criminals take apart stolen cars and sell the parts.

29.cocaine : A powerful stimulant drug.

30.computer cleaner : A person who, for a price, clean computer files of unfavorable financial credit information of others.

31.con artist : A person who is skilled at convincing others of believing in fraudulent schemes.

32.con game : Any fraudulent scheme

33.convict : A person found guilty of a felony and confined in a prison.

34.counterfeit : To illegally reproduce a copy of money, postage stamps, bonds, etc.

35.credit-card fraud : The attempted use of a credit to obtain goods or services with the intention of avoiding payment.

36.crime of passion : Murder that resulted form the infidelity of a lover; Murder committed in the heat of rage.

37.Crime rate : The number of reported crimes per specified number of the population.

38.criminal : A person who has violated a criminal law.

39.date rape :A rape that is committed by a woman’s date.

40.deadly weapon : Any object, or instrument that is capable of being used to kill.

41.death penalty :Punishment by death, that is imposed in a legal manner.

42.death row : A cell block reserved for convicts awaiting execution.

43.defendant : A person who has been charged with a crime

44.domestic violence : Violence toward a family member, including child abuse or wife beating.

45.drug abuse : The excessive and compulsive use of drugs to the point of damaging one’s health.

46.drug king (czar) : The person who controls the production, transportation and selling of drug in an area.

47.drunk driving :Driving while under the influence of alcohol.



48.edp crimes : Electronic data-processing crime; criminal offenses committed using computer technology.

49.embezzlement : The illegal misappropriation of funds entrusted to one’s care.

50.first-degree murder : Premeditated murder.

51.forensic medicine : The use of medicine in solving legal problems.

52.forgery :The act of creating a document, either written or printed, with the intent to defraud. Forgery also covers counterfeiting, or producing fake signatures, works of art, etc.

53. gamble : To bet or wager money on games of chance, races, etc.

54.gang : A group of people organized to achieve some common goal. Gangs are often involved in drugs, violence, money lending, prostitution, etc.

55.hijack :To seize control of an airplane, boat, automobile, etc.

56.hit-and-run :An automobile accident in which the driver fails to stop and identify himself or herself. The term “hit-and-run” may also be applied to such a driver.

57.hold-up : The act of robbing someone at gunpoint.

58.homcide : The act of killing someone.

59.hot wire :To electrically start a vehicle without using an ignition key.

60.impulse crime : Crimes such as shoplifting, raping, vandalizing, etc. that are done on an impulse.

61.juvenile delinquency :Criminal behavior by adolescents and children.

62.labor racketeering :Corrupt practices and organized crime that involve organized labor.

63.larceny :The stealing of another person’s property.

64.libel : Written defamation.

65.Mafia : A secret society that originated in Italy in the 1860’s. The Mafia now widespread, and is focused on power and profit.

66.mail fraud : The using of the mail system to defraud the public.

67.manhunt : An organized search to catch a criminal or an escapee.

68.mass murderer : A murderer who kills many people.

69.money laundering : The act of concealing the source of funds for the purpose of tax evasion and fraud.

70.mule : A person used to transport drugs or contraband from one place to another.

71.organized crime : A term used to describe underworld societies such as the Mafia who deal in crimes such as gambling, narcotics, and prostitution.

72.parole : A conditional release of an offender from confinement before the expiration of his or her sentence. The offender is usually placed under the guidance of a parole officer.

73.penitentiary : Lee is serving his sentence down at the penitentiary.

74.perjury : The crime of willingly giving false information while under oath.

75.pickpocket : A thief who is skilled in stealing items from other people’s pockets.

76.pilice brutality : The act of using excessive physical force by police or other law enforcement officers.

77.police corruption : The misuse of police power in return for favors of gain.

78.pornoshop :A shop or bookstore that sells pornographic materials.

79.prison break : An escape from prison involving violence by one or more prisoners.

80.property crime :Auto theft, burglary, larceny, etc.

81.serial killer :A murder who commits a series of killings, usually with distinct similarities in the murders.

82.sin tax :Tax that is imposed on cigarettes, liquor, gambling, etc.

83.skid row :A rundown section of a city characterized by drunkards living on the street.

84.slush fund :Money that is used to bribe public politicians and other influential officials

85.statutory rape :Sexual intercourse with a female who has consented, but who is legally incapable of consent because she is underage.

86.suicide pact :An agreement between two or more persons to commit suicide together.

87.suicide season :The Christmas season when many lonely people feel isolated and take their own lives.

88.tax evasion :The illegal attempt by a taxpayer to avoid paying his or her taxes.

89.vandalism :The defacement or destruction of public or private property.

90.vice squad :Plain clothes policeman who work undercover to detect crime.

91.vigilante :A person or group who takes the responsibility of a law enforcement officer into their won hands.

92.war crime :Crimes that violate the customs and laws of war.

93.white-collar crime :Crimes committed by persons in businesses including expense-account padding, stealing office supplies, price-fixing, product fraud, etc.

Friday 1 August 2008

some good senteces from Harvard in English and then translate

1. This moment will nap, you will have a dream; But this moment study,you will interpreta dream.
(此刻打盹,你将做梦;而此刻学习,你将圆梦。)

2. I leave uncultivated today, was precisely yesterday perishes tomorrow which person of the body implored.
(我荒废的今日,正是昨日殒身之人祈求的明日。)

3. Thought is already is late, exactly is the earliest time.
(觉得为时已晚的时候,恰恰是最早的时候。)

4. Now drips the saliva, will become tomorrow the tear.
(现在淌的哈喇子,将成为明天的眼泪。)

5. Time the study pain is temporary, has not learned the pain is life-long.
(学习时的苦痛是暂时的,未学到的痛苦是终生的。)

6. Nobody can casually succeed, it comes from the thorough self-control and the will.
(谁也不能随随便便成功,它来自彻底的自我管理和毅力。

7. Perhaps happiness does not arrange the position, but succeeds must arrange the position.
(幸福或许不排名次,但成功必排名次。)

8. The study certainly is not the life complete. But, since continually life part of - studies also is unable to conquer, what but also can make?
(学习并不是人生的全部。但,既然连人生的一部分——学习也无法征服,还能做什么呢?)

9. Please enjoy the pain which is unable to avoid.
(请享受无法回避的痛苦。)

10. Only has compared to the others early, diligently, can feel the successful taste.
(只有比别人更早、更勤奋地努力,才能尝到成功的滋味.)

Research on new technologies in fighting crime

Figures published in the British Crime Survey (BCS) 2006-07 show that overall crime rates held steady in England and Wales over the past year. This is part of a long-term trend - crime rates peaked in 1995, then fell by 42% over the subsequent 10 years. The decline reduced the risk of the average person becoming a victim of crime by 41%, although that risk increased by one percentage point last year. Police recorded crime rates showed violent crime rates fell by 1% over the last year - the first fall in that category in eight years. The number of police recorded crimes involving firearms declined by 13% during the same time period. Some crime categories did show increases, but vandalism was the only category to show a statistically significant change over the year - vandalism reports increased by 10%. However, even with that increase, reports of vandalism are still 11% lower now than they were in 1995.



New technology targets traditional crime



Moving the BattlegroundThe average European is less likely to be a victim of crime than ten years ago. The statistics for the UK alone suggest a 41 per cent drop¹. Many experts attribute a large part of this improvement to the impact of new technologies.Improvements include:







The FutureIP technology will equip police forces with science fiction style tools. Command and control centres will have always on communication with mobile forces to allow location based services, instant suspect reports based on facial recognition technology and devices that support online fingerprint and DNA analysis and matching.

Wednesday 30 July 2008

Introduce myself




Hello everyone,
I come from China. I 'm 22 years old. My character is introversion, active, adaptable, aggressive , considerate, cooperative , frank , friendly .

I just graduated from Dongbei University Of Finace and Economics on June 27. My previous study are economic journalism and accouting.I have two degrees.In China, I participated in the art competition ,such as singing and a speech, and won the honor.

Now I came to London Metropolitan University for MA management.Because I will go back to do business or enter politics. I think management plays an important role in every walk of life.
I will study hard and then to be a successful people.

I love the weather here ,not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter. The people are very friendly and courteous.There are many kinds of food .I have been there for two weeks,and I adapt quickly to the new environment.I hope I am going to have a marvelous time in London.

Monday 28 July 2008

answer Steve's questions

-Which of the grammar points you have problems with are more important for a) writing b) speaking c) both?

I think speaking is worse than writing.

-Do you think that doing lots and lots of grammar exercises is the best way to improve your grammar?

Yes, I think so.Some classes were given by the older teacher. It was effective for me.

-Can you think of any other activities that you could do without having to pick up a grammar book?

To read newspaper,see flims,watch tv,have a look at magazines.I should pay more attention on words and sentences in the daily life .

-How do you think you've learnt the grammar you already know well?

During the grammar texts and exercises, then I will know which part is already,and which part doesn't know well.

-Can you find some online exercises to help you with your grammar weaknesses. Please put a link to anything you find, then do the exercise, and paste into your blog any sentences/phrases you got wrong or would like to remember.

Homework Date7.29 Page 18

Writing: stating common beliefs on the subject.

0.'The death penalty should be used to deal with muderers.' To what exten do you agree with this sttement?

some people consider that....(the law should restrict humanity)

1.'The police should take a tougher stance on dealing with youth crime.'

It is generally agreed that...(juveniles commit crimes can be effective controlled during good education.)

2.Fast food should be banned in all school canteens.

A common viewpoint is that...(fast food is unhealthy for students.)

3.University education should be free for all

It is widely believed that...(higher education fees are too expensive for most people.)

Friday 25 July 2008

semina 1 learning

There are three parts in these semina,I choose the questions which are important and arecontroversial.
as follows:



Part 1 : Television viewing habits around the world


1.In this semina, I learnt televison viewing habits in different countries.

France,Iraq,Thailand and China.most people in these countries spend three to six hours on TV.About 60% people in Irap and Thailand stay at home ,not go to work,so they spend more time on TV.It is diffenrt from China and France.

2.The kinds of programmes people watch

For examples: soap opera , a current affairs , sports, news, a nature programmes, a game show, documentary, science and educational programmes ,music programmes, a series of stories.


Part 2 Television images


1.the disscusion on whether reality TV show reality.

three people think it is reality,and the other two don't think so.In my opinion, some reality TV show are not reality.Because it supported by sponsors,who want to make someone win,so they maybe control something. If the government participate in ,we won't have the power of decision. But some of my classmates don't understand the meaning of TV show,they just talk about the reality on TV,not reality TV show, so we have some differneces.

2.Can they influece the we think and behave.

We have the same opinion .Whether we want to be thin,to buy products or to commit violence is depends on our mind,not TV images. We are not children ,so we can analyze and judge them whether is effective like that ,especially for advertisements.

Part 3:The future for televison and televison viewers

1.The hot issue is " should it be taught in schools?"
At the beginning,half people in my grouper were disagree .They thought it should not.During a hot debate , they accepted our viewpoint.

Children

It's necessary taht media literacy should be taugt in schools.The need to increase media competence and understanding among young people has never been greater. Not only is the amount of information vast, the way information is presented is changing constantly. If children are to understand the world in which they live, it is essential that they are able to think critically about what they see and hear.All children develop differently. When viewing television, different children extract varied meanings based on background, culture and maturity. At each of these individual stages, children’s understanding of what they watch, hear, see or compute will change along with their physical, emotional and developmental characteristics. Most parents don't have enough time to teach their children,so school will assume the duties.

preparation for seminar 1

Television viewing habits around the world


1.How much TV people watch?

About 100 TV .some of them are free ,others are need to pay. In China ,if you want to add channels ,it is very cheap, which is 25 yuan per month.


2.The kinds of programmes people watch


For examples: soap opera , a current affairs , sports, news, a nature programmes, a game show, documentary, science and educational programmes ,music programmes, a series of stories.


3.How television viewing habits changed in the last 20 years


the types of programmes are simple and boring. people waited in front of television for those several programmes. it only took only a few hours .with the development of media,different kinds of types are pouring out.people have more choices to choose attractive programmes. a of people who like to sit on sofa with crisp change more fat. In the current critical climate,people aren't just watching TV, they also make any commentary on media .




4.The positive/negative effects that these television viewing habits may have on our lives.


f.g news media


Recently the negative impacts of the news media have aroused some people’s concern. On one hand, some people contend that the news media are distorting people’s real thought, and impose unrealistic descriptions on people’s minds. In other words, the over-commercialized news media tend to provide people with false or exaggerated stories. On the other hand, still others believe that news media sometimes have an unsatisfying occupational discipline and undesirable professional morality. The editors of newspapers and TV stations sometimes even invent false stories to attract more attention and audience, regardless what the real situation is. That is the simple reason why millions of people are losing their faith in news media.

However, if we take a close look at the functions of news media more objectively, we can easily find out its advantages. First and foremost, with the popularization of the news media, we are able to acquire first-hand knowledge and information on what is happening all over the world. I believe that the majority of the journalists and reporters are professionally well-trained, therefore can perform their duties with justice. In addition, news media can play the role of an educator. Not only could people get to know all the details from the news reportage, which will indirectly enrich viewers’ social and life experience, but more importantly, most news media also have colourful educational columns, which will enable viewers to receive education in specialized fields.

In my view, although news media are never without their demerits such as cheating information, overstatement of product’s functions and so on, it is still a driving force of modern civilization. Their demerits can be removed step by step when some feasible measures are adopted. If we take an objective view of the news media, we can easily recognize that it is not only informative but also educational.




Television images


1. How real are the images we see on TV?Does reality TV show reality? Who controls the images we see on TV?Can they influence the way we think and behave,for example making us want to be thin,to buy products or commit violence?


It's hard to say how real it is.I think reality TV show doesn't reality.Because it supported by sponsors,they want to make someone win,so they maybe control something.If the government participate in ,we won't have the power of decision.


Nothing has received more praise and abuse than the news media. The 21st century has witnessed the development of mass media, from the popularity of the newspaper to the prosperity of the Internet.
prevailing is the news media that nobody can avoid being influenced by it. When it comes to the functions of the news media, people hold divergent views. In this essay, I will analyze the functions of the news media and then present my personal viewpoint.sometimes when some advertisements are shown,we should judge them whether is effective like that .


2. Do you think that television images reinforce or challenge stereotypes? in your group,try to list any stereotypes which you think are common on TV and any specific examples of each from programmes you know.Can stereotypes on TV be avoided?


Media stereotypes are inevitable, especially in the advertising, entertainment and news industries, which need as wide an audience as possible to quickly understand information. Stereotypes act like codes that give audiences a quick, common understanding of a person or group of people—usually relating to their class, ethnicity or race, gender, sexual orientation, social role or occupation.


But stereotypes can be problematic. They can:


reduce a wide range of differences in people to simplistic categorizations


transform assumptions about particular groups of people into "realities"


be used to justify the position of those in power


perpetuate social prejudice and inequality



the future for television and television viewers


1.How important is media literacy?Should it be taught in schools?


In today’s multi-media society, media competence is increasingly important. A media literate society knows where to find the information it needs and how to identify the economic, political, social, commercial and cultural interests that generated it. This section of the site defines media literacy and its key principles and lists other useful sources of information.


Yes, it should be taught in schools.
Children
The need to increase media competence and understanding among young people has never been greater. Not only is the amount of information vast, the way information is presented is changing constantly. If children are to understand the world in which they live, it is essential that they are able to think critically about what they see and hear.
All children develop differently. When viewing television, different children extract varied meanings based on background, culture and maturity.
At each of these individual stages, children’s understanding of what they watch, hear, see or compute will change along with their physical, emotional and developmental characteristics.
so it should be taught in school.


2. What should the main purpose of TV be?To entertain?To inform? To educate? To sell?To show reality?or to help people escape reality?


The purpose is to spread informations.It includes entertainment,education,advertisement,showing the difference between reality and fantasy world.


3.How do you think TV will develop over the next twenty years?
I think it will contract with internet more closely. Now ,digital television begin to be popular,programmes from every areas have widely developed.In the next twenty years ,the TV must follow with the varying society,it should avoid to eliminated .

Wednesday 23 July 2008

Reading at home

READ ON INTERNET
http://www.mediasmart.org.uk/media_literacy/index.html


Media literacy
In today’s multi-media society, media competence is increasingly important. A media literate society knows where to find the information it needs and how to identify the economic, political, social, commercial and cultural interests that generated it. This section of the site defines media literacy and its key principles and lists other useful sources of information.
"to appraise critically, and assess the relative value of, information from different sources, and
gain competencies in understanding the construction, forms, strengths and limitations of screen based content”






Every children develops differently.


  1. infants
  2. toddlers
  3. Pre-schoolers
  4. Primary school children
  5. Adolescents

At each of these individual stages, children’s understanding of what they watch, hear, see or compute will change .


children must be able to interpret critically;

“Perhaps the most important characteristic of critical viewing is the ability to think critically about viewing .

my thoughts:research the reason why children likes or dislikes a programme, distinguish between real life and what one watch on TV.