UK Riots 2011

In the 6th Aug 2011, London has a mass rioting. It is about  a local person who name is Mark Duggan, was shot dead by police in Tottenham London.From the video we can know more than policemen enjoy the rioting. The situation was very chaotic.From 8 until 10 August, some other cities has the same rioting. It include Birmingham, Bristol, and Manchester, along with several towns. This events also called "BlackBerry riots". Because these people through blackberry mobile phone to relate other people. At 15th August, about 3,100 people had been arrested. However,it has  more than 1,000 had been charged. An estimated £200 million worth of property damage was incurred, and local economic activity was significantly compromised.


publicintelligence (2013)


publicintelligence (2013)


I think the most important reason is the government can not solve this problem before. The government should give them more help.

Bibilography:

publicintelligence (2013) London Riots Photos August 2011
Available: http://publicintelligence.net/london-riots-photos-august-2011/
(Accessed: August 9, 2011)

Comparing news paper articles

The SUN

wikimedia（2013）

Language: 

• Used simple words and easy language to read
• They outlined the facts
• Some information do not have objectivity

 Content:
It can show for us some important news.
It has many news of entertainment.


In-text references:
They do not have many reference to support them news.


Images:
It has many beautiful pictures for news.


The SUNDAY TIMES


Language:

A lot of details
Academic language

Content:
It has many current affairs news.

In-text reference:
It has some reference very clearly.

Images:
It has some pictures for news. 


Bibliography:

thesun (2013) news Available: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/5001211/Cheryl-Cole-legs-LA-airport.html


thesundaytimes. (2013) news Available: http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/

British Pub Quiz

wellness (2012)

1) How many British people drink?

• 10%
• 50%
• OVER 70%

2)Which age group drink more others?

• Young people
• Medill age
• Older age

3)Who drink more?

• MEN
• WEMEN

4)Do British people drink to......?

• Relax
• Have fun
• Get too drunk

5)How many British people drink and drive?

• LESS 10%
• 10%
• 30%

6)How many people know the drink limit?

• 10%
• 30%
• 50%

7)How many people are killed on the road from drink driving?

• 10%
• 20%
• 30%

8)What people think about the law relating to drink driving in the UK?

• Strong
• Average
• Weak

Bibliography:

wellness (2013) Safe Drinking

Available: http://wellness.inside.tru.ca/2012/09/18/safe-drinking/

(Accessed: 18th September 2012)

Where does the word POSH come from?

                jaunted (2008)

I think POSH is come from shopping and some fashion magazine.

The POSH means is smart and fashionable. You can know some POSH information from magazine and our life. Every body have their own different individual styles and preferences. Chase fashion is every girl's dream. 

Bibliography:
jaunted (2013) Fashion Week Travel: Posh Hits Paris

Available: http://www.jaunted.com/tag/Posh%20Spice

Poster presentation

University of Michigan CIBER Poster (2010)

This is a poster. It include six parts, and it has some picture. So we can know that the poster should have a good structure and some beautiful pictures.

Last month, we have a poster presentation. I think that the most important things is don't be shy. Moreover, we need see every body and some body language. It is very useful.

On the other hand, we need very clear our topic and poster.

Bibliography:

CIBERweb (2010) University of Michigan Album - 2010 CIBER Business Language Conference Poster Submission 

Available: http://ciberweb.msu.edu/institutions/album/?ai=26&ii=23

Language

Chinese

gold.chass.ncsu (2013)

Chinese is a pictograph. For example, this picture. It just a small part of Chinese.

In China, we have many different voice for Chinese. Moreover, some times one word have many different meaning.For example, 日 has some different meaning. It include sun, fuck. And, Chinese has other ways to writing that is pinyin. For example, 日 = ri. Chinese is an interesting language.

Bibliography:

NCSU (2013) Chinese
Available: http://gold.chass.ncsu.edu/learning/chinese.php

Critical Thinking

         thethrillionaire (2013)

What is critical thinking?

The critical thinking is a way of deciding whether a claim is always true.

It has some characteristics.

• Falsifiability
• Logic
• Comprehensiveness
• Honesty
• Replicability
• Sufferance

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

Critical thinking is a skill that needs to be developed.When equipped with critical thinking skills, an individual is able to darify goals, discern hidden values, examine assumptions, assess conduction and accomplish actions.


Bibliography:

thethrillionaire (2013) Personal Development – Developing Critical Thinking Skills Available: http://www.thethrillionaire.com/blog/personal-development-developing-critical-thinking-skills/

 

Culture

Version 1: What is culture?

            buzzle.com (2013)

Culture is a person live in his life. You can study many difference information from many different environment and life. On the other hand, it is a complex system of behavior. It include values, beliefs, traditions and artifacts.

Version 2: How do you feel the CARLA(2013)? write your opinion.
I think the CARLA is very nice.

Version 3
Zimmermann(2012) stated Culture is a behaviors for effective understanding that are learn through a social process.

Version 4
In my opinion, I think the culture affect every people. It is an important part of national.

Bibliography:

Buzzle (2013) What is Culture
Available: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-is-culture.html

Welfare in the UK

1. How many families are dependent on benefits?
One third of homes dependent on benefits. And more than seven million people are dependent the government handouts.

2.What are the reasons for this?
I think the main reason is economic crisis. The government do not have enough money to help homelessness.And on the other hand, some people do not want to work.

3.What is the opinion of the government?
The government should give them some help. Such as, providing more job and welfare.

4.How to get the welfare?


The new challenges facing housing staff on the frontline are the raft of benefit changes introduced through the welfare reform programme. These changes require housing officers to develop a different knowledge base and a new set of skills.

Bibliography:

Guardian(2013) How has welfare reform changed the job of housing officer?
Available: http://www.guardian.co.uk/housing-network/2013/may/13/welfare-reform-changed-housing-officer-job (Accessed:13 May 2013)

Sport

1 Which is more important in sport - winning or taking part? Are you a good loser?
In my opinion, I think participating is very important in sport. We can learn something from it. It is wonderful process. It will become a nice reminiscence and experience.

2. Should we always try to keep politics out of sport?
Of course yes, keeping politics out of sport is very important for sport. Because, the politics will affect a life of sportsman.The environment is very important.

3. What are the most important events in the sporting calendar in your country? Which of these events do you enjoy most? Why?

sports.sohu (2013)

Time: 8th March ~ 3rd November

This is China Football Association Super League. It is very interesting match for football fans. It has thirty rounds, and every round has eight match. Before two years ago, I study in xi'an. Every month, I always enjoy it. It can give us a good environment for football match.

4.In Britain, the big events include the Boat Race, the Grand National& the Derby( horse races), the Five Nations(rugby) the FA Cup Final( football), the Test Match( cricket) and Wimbledon( tennis). Which of these would you like to see? Why?

I think that I will choice the FA Cup Final. The football is most popular in the world. On the other hand, I am a football fan, and I always see some football match in China night.

5. Is it easy to take part in sport in your country? Which sports do you do and how often do you take part?
No, it is not. Because, I can not find an active recreation area for sport. So. I just one month to take part in a sport.

6. Who are your sporting heroes and heroines? Why do you admire them?
Yao Ming is my sporting heroes. He has two important words.
1. Efforts may not succeed, give up but must have failed!
2.There are differences between people, but that does not mean that one way is right and the other way is wrong.

7. Should the Olympic Games be held only in Greece or should they change between different countries? Where would you like to see them held next time?
I think the Olympic Games should change between different countries. Because, we can see many different national culture. I would like to see them in Vatican City State. It is amazing.

8. Do you think that boxing is a true sport? Should it be included in the Olympic Games? Should it be made illegal?
In my opinion, I think boxing is not a true sport. Because, it is a special match for two people. It should not be included in the Olympic Games. But, it is not an illegal things. It is a match of people strength.

9. Which is your favorite sport to watch and what do you think are the qualities of a good team or a true champion in that sport?


sports.sohu (2013)

My favorite sport is football. In my opinion, I think teamwork is most important thing for every club.

Bibliography

Sports.sohu. (2013). Sports. Available: 
http://sports.sohu.com/20130307/n368001186.shtml

sports.163. (2013). Sports. Available:
http://cs.sports.163.com/fixture/