Analyzed adjustment to marriage
Marriage is a blessed experience in my life. Meeting one man who I never knew, love him, understand him, and adjusting to him was a process that I became one of a matured adult. However that process was no picnic to me, especially adjusting to him after marriage.
First, there are professional adjustments. For example, my husband used to considering to quit his job, but after marriage he never recommended about that. In my case, I couldn't work late as I before married or dine together with my co-workers late.
Second is social adjustment. For instant, we both didn't want to have kid. We preferred to live in so called DINK - Double Income No Kids-than have a baby. But people kept asking to us when we were planning to have a baby, or furthermore if there was any problems between us. Finally we decided to have only one baby to show we had no problems. Eventually, that decision was the best choice we made after marriage even if I delivered my daughter in old age.
Third, the personal adjustments. My husband was an early bird, but I was night owls. It was really hard to me to get up early on weekend. At first, he got up early and waited me to prepare breakfast for him. Of course I wouldn't. Now he prepares breakfast for me.
Finally, emotional adjustment. To illustrate, we were already adult who had own opinion. We had collisions in many ways in early time, we met half ways afterwards. Marriage is a way of concession and compromise of two different person.
In conclusion, there is a lot of difficulties in marriage. But it`s worthwhile to devote myself in it. I could learn a lot in life with my spouse. And my daugter is the precious present for our marriage.
Apr 27, 2008
Adjusting to marriage
An International Language
English has become an important international language.
First, it is important in international communication.
For example, airline pilots speak in English when they are flying on international route. They have to be in communication with flight control tower. If they are not fluent in English, it might be very dangerous. When you watch foreign TV news such as CNN, BBC, etc, you can understand it very well if you know English. Further more, you con get a lot of informations around the world by reading international newspapers.
Second, English is important in business and trade.
For instance, English is widely used in World Bank. When you are doing business with outbound company, English is important in Common Market. Also when you are trading negotiations with other nations, the possibility of success will grow if you speak English fluently. At the international currency excange, we have to use English for the smooth communication.
Finally, English is important in international relations.
To illustrate, in United Nations, English is an official language to communicate. Also World Court, you have to use English in the decision. When making international treaties, English is an official language, too. In diplomatic arrangements, it's common to use English in diplomatic documents. If you want to join to Organization of American State, you need to speak English for communication with foreign members.
As you see above, English is now most important language in the world. According to globalization, government officials need to learn English at work. English will increase your competitiveness in the city hall.
Idioms
Five Idioms
No Idioms
1. Since she studied so hard, it is no wonder she got grade 'A' at this semester's final test.
2. There's no way that I could go abroad alone, because my parents never permit it.
3. There was no chance of taking a seat in the packed concert hall.
4. Preparing birthday party for my mother-in-law was no picnic.
5. There is no doubt that he'll pass the entrance exam.
See Idioms
1. He explained the purpose of that plan for one hour, but I still can't see the point.
2. After she left in angry all of a sudden, I tried to think it again in her point of view.
3. Please open your eyes. We have to examine this proposal very carefully. 4. The boy explained about his late, but the teacher saw through him that he told a lie.
5. Did he designed this building? Now I get the picture. That's why he knew everything about this building.
Way Idioms
1. I'm always set in my ways to wearing clothes. That's the reason that I'm not fashionable.
2. Our boss have worked his way to the top. So he understands our difficulties at work very well.
3. She finally persuaded the obstinate client since she has a way with words.
4. His will was so strong that nothing can stand in his way.
5. Which do you want for dinner, seafood or steak? You can't have it both ways.
6. The man was not my type, so I kept out of his way.
7. To my way of thinking, Sydney is more suitable for you to stay.
War Idioms
1. We admit our sales records fall down in every product, but we never give up without a fight. We could start again.
2. Our company's image seems to be bad these days. We need to reinforce the Public Relations division.
3. Mom is very upset to you for coming too late last night. You'd better to keep your head down this morning.
4. I've set my sights on the position for the PR manager.
5. Our company's target is to make a new design car every year.
Time Idioms
1. I spent 5 hours doing homework yesterday. It's terrible!
2. I wasted twenty minutes waiting for my bus. That's why I've come late.
3. I think watching soap opera on TV is a waste of time.
4. I asked him to give me spare time to complete my proposal.
5. I bought a dish washer to save my time doing dishes. It is really convenient.
Apr 20, 2008
formal and informal English
and ⇒ in addition, also ⇒ however, but ⇒ hence, so ⇒ consequently, or ⇒ alternative, even so ⇒ nevertheless, OK ⇒ acceptably, permissible, satisfactory, got ⇒ obtain, sorry ⇒ apologize, eat ⇒ help yourself, me too ⇒ likewise, thanks ⇒ appreciate, see ⇒ perceive, use ⇒ utilize
yummy ⇒ delicious, tummy ⇒ belly, stomach, ass ⇒ hips
will you ⇒ would you, may I ⇒ might I, wait! ⇒ A moment, please, No ⇒ I'm afraid not
Gimme me that ⇒ Would you please pass me that? I'm sorry they are not available now. I'm afraid we can't deliver it today. What's the matter? ⇒ What seems to be the problem?
Lexis : making sentence
1. amuse : to make someone laugh, to keep someone entertained and interested
- My baby was amused by the toys when she got up from her nap.
2. alloted : to give (a share of or place in something) to each member of a group
- The company board decided to allot the stocks to the earlier invesrots by proportion of their investments.
3. distracting : difficult to concentrate, hard to give attention to it
- The noisy of construction from outside of the street is too distracting.
4. diversification : various kind, variety of things
- The company started to diversify their product to overcom a long recession.
5. transition : changes from one state to another
- Our college is now in the transition to the university.
6. relevant/irrelevant : directly connected with or related to the matter in hand
- Our marketing is of no relevance to the loss of last year.
7. appropriate : suitable, acceptable, proper, fit
- I couldn't find appropriate word to express my opinion in front of audience.
8. impact : collision, sock, influence
- His book made a great impact on her, after reading it, she changed a lot.
Apr 18, 2008
Civil servants boost their competitiveness
The Seoul Metropolitan Government continues with efforts to improve the competitiveness of its civil servants by a implementing personnel management system that promotes better service and efficiency.
Earlier this month, the City reported on the implementation of the personnel management system introduced last year which requires civil servants ranking at the bottom 3 percent to receive retraining. The City also relieved of their posts ten workers who remained in a retraining program after 12 months while reposting three workers who also underwent a year of retraining.
The City's "revolutionary" personnel system was introduced a year ago, giving promotion opportunities to deserving civil servants while placing poor performing ones to work outside the office at such tasks as picking up trash and monitoring traffic. The underperforming civil servants were given retraining and two rounds of evaluations to prove themselves.
In its first year of implementation, the new personnel system saw 58 civil servants return to work after retraining. Forty-four people, including the 10 who were relieved of their posts, were taken away from their work. Among these, 18 have already been fired, 12 resigned and four are on leave of absence.
To become one of the world's top 10 competitive public sector organizations, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to continue with the new personnel system. The "three strikes and out" system, which will give poor performers who improve themselves during the retraining program a chance to return to work, puts more focus on retraining of City workers.
The new personnel management system was selected by Seoulites as one of the City's top 10 news, reflecting the public's interest and approval of the system.
This year, the City Hall will introduce headhunting and draft systems to further enhance the competitiveness of the organization. About 50 percent of all City civil servants, or 4,200 personnel, are eligible to participate in the program, heralding a big change in the way City workers are managed. The new system is expected to encourage civil servants to become more productive and to improve themselves, according to the City.
Apr 17, 2008
Edition
Helen Adams Keller and Sullivan impressed me very deeply. Helen was born on 27 June 1880 in northwest Alabama in America, and died in her age of 88.
When Helen was a 2-year-old baby, she was very sick. After that serious illness, she became blind and deaf.In her age of 7, Helen met her teacher Anne Sullivan. Before meeting teacher Sullivan, Helen was uneducated and stubborn. Sullivan taught Helen very severely with patience and love. From that time, Helen’s behavior improved and everything was changed. Sullivan was a really good teacher who changed Helen’s life.
Finally, Helen became the first deaf-blind person who graduated university. Helen became a famous lecturer who gives hopes to disabled people. I really admire Helen Keller’s efforts and Sullivan’s devoted love.
Apr 15, 2008
Presentation Skills
Good afternoon, everyone!
Thank you for coming here despite being busy.
My name is Joanna Brookes, PR manager of Sonway Solar Electronics.
Today, I'd like to talk to you about our company's marketing image.
I've divided my presentation into three sections.
First, the history of our company from 1982 to 1994.
Second, sales by products as solar unit in early days to automatic generators and energy accessories.
Finally, the total sales from 1982 to 1994.
I shall take about 20 minutes of your time.
I'd be glad to hold on questions until the end of my talk.
That's all the introduction of my presentation.
Let's move on to the first section. Thank you.
Helen Keller & Sullivan
Helen Adams Keller and Sullivan were very deeply impressed to me. She was born on 27 June 1880 in northwest Alabama in America, and died in her age 88.
When she was 2 year old baby, she was very sick. After that serious ill, she became blind and deaf.
In her age of 7, Helen met her teacher Anne Sullivan. Before meeting teacher Sullivan, Helen was uneducated and stubborn. Sullivan taught Helen very severely with patient and love. From that time Helen’s behavior improved and everything was changed. Sullivan was a really good teacher who changed Hellen’s life.
Finally, Helen was the first deaf-blind person who graduate university. Helen became a famous lecture who gives hopes to disabled people. I really admire Helen Keller’s efforts and Sullivan’s devoted love.
would - assignment
When I was a child, I used spend time at the mountain in the back of my house. I used to catch grasshoppers, barbecue and eat them with my friends. At that time, I thought it was very yummy, but nowadays I can't eat, even catch it.
At the backyard of my house, my father made me a wooden cabin, I would spend all the afternoon with my sister. It was a small castle to us.
During my middle schooldays, I would listen to pop songs of ABBA, Carpenters, Beatles, etc. During these days, I have joined the Literature Club, and would read poems.
In my schooldays, I must used to very weak compared by other friend. I would have a cold often and get tired easily. After I came back home from school, first of all I would take a nap before dinner. Subsequently, taking a nap is my most favorite time till now.
Time goes so fast, but I feel very happy when I memorize my schooldays, especially the time playing at the mountain with my friends.
Apr 13, 2008
When I was~ (homework)
At the backyard of my house, my father made me a wooden cabin, I would spend all the afternoon with my sister. It was a small castle to us.
During my middle schooldays, I would listen to pop songs of ABBA, Carpenters, Beatles, etc. During these days, I would join the Literature Club, and would read poems.
When I think my schooldays, I must have been very weak compared by other friend. I would have a cold often and get tired easily. After I back home from school, first of all I would take a nap before dinner. Subsequently, taking a nap is my most favorite time till now.
Time goes so fast, but I feel very happy when I memorize my schooldays, especially the time playing at the mountain with my friends.
Apr 7, 2008
Floor Plan 2.
This is Judy's house, a friend of mine. I'll explain the 2'nd floor in this paper.
Upstairs oh the house, there are two bedrooms, one bathroom, a toilet, and a laundry room.
On north center, there is a master bedroom. This room is for Judy's parents'. Against of the north wall are a green bed and two side tables on either side of the bed.
At the door of this bedroom, there are a walk-in closet on either side of the door. It's very useful to keep all clothes hide and clean.
In the left side of the bedroom is a master bathroom with 2 basins, a toilet and bathtub. I think it's a little big compared by other place. In the right side of the room is a balcony.
To the right of the master bedroom, there is another bedroom. This bedroom2 has a bed and two side tables like master bedroom on its left side. On the north corner are a table and window to a balcony which also connected to the master bedroom. To the right of the door, there is a closet, too.
To the south of the floor, there are a laundry room and a toilet.
I think this house is well and efficiently designed.
Apr 6, 2008
Floor Plan description(4.3 homework)
Let me tell you about my livingroom.
One side of the room, there is a big window which connects to a balcony.
It shines for longtime during daytime, I like to reading books on armchair in front of the window.
In the back of the armchair, there stands a lamp.
Do you remember? It was your wedding present for me. I love it so much!
On the right side of the lamp, there is a tall, dark brown cabinet.
I keep my favorite books and magazines in it.
Next to the cabinet, on the corner of right wall, there is a big green plant named rubber tree.
I bought it 3 years ago, it grows very well and fast due to the bright sunshine.
In front of the plant, there is a long sofa on the right side of the wall.
On the either side of the sofa, there lies two cushions.
I used to lie down on the sofa, and enjoy to see the beautiful sunset from the window.