Environmental Refugees

Governments should help foreign refugees. Global warming is not the own country's problem. A Handwerk(2004) explains, "There is little doubt that the planet is warming. Over the last century, the average temperature has climbed about 1 degree Fahrenheit(0.6degree Celsius) around the world."(para.2). This shows after a few years, many countries will need other countries' helps. Fortunately, a lot of international organizations want to help the refugees. For example, "For migrants displaced because of the environment, Bangladesh hopes to begin helping them find opportunities in cities other than Dhaka, said Saleemul Huq, a Bangladeshi scientist who is a senior fellow in the climate change group of the International Institute for Environment and Development in London."(Kakissis, 2010, para.18). It is sure that only nongovernment's have some limits which it can't approach. Therefore, It'll more efficient if the governments and international organizations work together. In case of Korea, we received many helps from other countries after the Korea War. For other countries' helps, Korea can stand up and reach some wonderful results like today. In conclusion, it is not one country's problem, we should help and find some practical ways to solve that problem together.

Summary of Environmental Unable to Return Home

In Environmental Refugees Unable to Return Home by Joanna Kakissis, the writer describes many people from developing countries have to move because there are disasters. The writer explains because of natural disasters, moving to Dhaka, which is the capital, is continual. However, environment of Dhaka is hazardous to live, and easy to be damaged from the global warming. Refugees can't go to school and get some jobs. Therefore, the writer reports that some international organizations want to give some helps with useful ways. At the end, the writer says refugees really want to go back to home.

Textbook Pages 29-30 Summary

In the article, Innovations for the Developing World, the author states Dean Kamen, who invented a generator and water-cleaning machine which everybody can use easily. First, the author describes the way of Kamen’s testing about his generator using prototypes. The generator is so efficient because it increases people’s productivity and enlarges people’s free time. Next, water-cleaning machine called Slingshot is very simple and easy to use. Kamen pursues economic model, and he considers importantly about entrepreneurs. The article concludes by referring the local distribution model, which makes convenience of clean water and electricity, also makes economic chances for local people.

6 Sentences

Ⅰ. Coordinating conjunctions.

  1. I want to walk around, but it is too hot.

  2. I can't make up today, for I woke up late.

Ⅱ. Conjunctive Adverbs

  1. I studied hard everyday; thus, I passed the exam.

  2. I exercised every morning; nevertheless, my weight is still same. 

Ⅲ. Subordinating conjunctions

  1. After I finished the school, I met my friends.

  2. I missed my family when I see a happy family.

Summary of Mr.Mom

In Mr.Mom by Tony Hicks, the writer describes the number of stay-at-home fathers is increasing. Fathers don't have enough time to make some relationships with their children, so it is really good. However, fathers have difficulties with housework, and it is hard for society to allow this. Especially, stay-at-home fathers are more general in high-class areas. This experience will be helpful for fathers and children.

An Upheaval

 In An Upheaval by Anton Chekhov is about a young governess is suspected to the theft of expensive brooch. Mashenka Pavletsky, who is a governess come back to the house and found there is a problem. She knew someone had entered to the her room and tried to search something. She was upset and during the dinner time, she gets more upset. So, she decides to leave the house, but master comes to her room and says he stole the brooch. And then, master asked her not to leave, but she leaves the house.
 The point of view of this story is by Mashenka Pavletsky and developed in chronological order for a day. There are 3 main characters, Mashenka Pavletsky, Madame Kushkin, and Nikolay Sergeitch. Mashenka Pavletsky, a young governess and Nikolay Sergeitch, husband is static, but Madame Kushkin, wife is dynamic. Its language is informal and colloquial. Author is using a descriptive techniques with concrete emotions.
 After I read this story, I was empty, because I never imagine that the husband is theft. But husband was a little bit pity, so it awoke my sympathy. It was his father's money, so he didn't need to seal the brooch. His wife was so mean. If I were Mashenka Pavletsky, I'll persuade the husband to tell the truth to his wife because she'll understand it and forgive him by love. And then I will make Madame Kushikin to apologize to me.

Yuri's Introduction

Hi, My name is Yuri and I'm from South Korea.
This is my second quarter, but I took EIB class last quarter, so it is my first time to take iep class. I really look forward to taking new class! I like playing piano, watching some dramas, chatting with friends, and shopping too. I love staying home as much as shopping, so sometime I just stay home and take some rest! I like relaxing life.
I knew English since I was 4 years old. I attended a english kindergarten, and my parants said I felt so happy to learn English. After that, I always took English class in elementary school, middle, school, high school, and university because in Korea, we should learn English in school.
That's it! I will do my best in this class, good to see you again!