VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W / S]

Homework

Many people believe that formal “pen and paper” examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement.

Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

Write your answer – 1 sentence / 2 sentences
Positives and negatives (pros and cons) of having these types of tests and not having them.
What are the alternatives for testing like this?
Examples to support?

Next class to discuss. 

Writing exercise

Can you hear me now?
1.The eardrum _B. vibrates when sound waves reach it_.
2.Hearing can be hurt by _A.going to rock concerts_.
3.The three tiniest bones in the human body are in ears. These three bones make the sounds louder, so that the sounds can be received more easily.
4.As a student, listening carefully in class is as important as taking notes, because that’s the most direct way to get main information.
5.To protect my hearing, l will firstly to reduce the times for listening music by headphones, and then try to be more careful with the loud sounds appear in daily life by staying away.

Can you hear me now?
1.The eardrum _B. vibrates when sound waves reach it_.
2.Hearing can be hurt by _A.going to rock concerts_.
3.The three tiniest bones in the human body are in ears. These three bones make the sounds louder, so that the sounds can be received more easily. / In the ears,there are the 3 tiniest bones in the human body / The 3 smallest bones in our bodies are located in the ears. These 3 bones amplify the sounds to allow / in order for the sounds to be received more efficiently. 
4.As a student, listening carefully in class is as important as taking notes, because that’s the most direct way to get main information. So if your hearing is damaged, it limits your ability to listen to things and gain information. 
5.To protect my hearing, l will firstly reduce the time that I listen to music with headphones, and then try to be more careful with the loud sounds that appear in daily life by staying away.

Grammar

I know that your name is Anna
This is a sound that appears in my daily life

This was made by me
I came here by car
This was made with paint
I drew this with my right hand

due to the fact that it is boring
due to it being boring.

Vocabulary

time – shi jian
times – ci

listen – what you do with your ears
hear – your ability to get sounds
eg. I can hear you but I’m trying to listen to music

sweet (dessert) < > savory (normal meal)
eg. I eat savory food for dinner and sweet food for dessert

meat floss – rou song

amplify – to make louder
eg. the speaker can amplify the sound of the guitar

muffler / muffled sound

earmuff – things that go around your ears to keep them warm / sound out

db = decibels

explode – boom

constellation – stars together to form a shape

diploma – 2-3 years 
bachelor degree
– 3-4 years
masters degree – 4-6 years

Speaking exercise

As a woman who didn’t get so much status in the universe or at job, Annie was still straight on her searching and she always focusing on her interest from childhood. She had so many great ideas about the subject she was in. She needs some ways to let everyone know that there’s a scientist that was working hard and trying her best for this subject. The technology in the period she overcame the problem which was the picture only have black and white color and I think she made a great success in this area and for sure she needs more honor to encourage her research. This award is for Annie but it also means that every woman or young girl you can chase for your own dreams straightly and you don’t need to care about others opinion. You can make your own success with your effort.

As a woman who didn’t have a high status in the university or in her field of work / at work / in her job / during her career, Annie has always been persistent in her research efforts and she always focuses on her interests from childhood to now. She had so many great ideas about the field she was in. She needs / It’s important that we find / it’s key / critical / crucial for us to find some ways to let everyone know / communicate / spread awareness that there’s a scientist that was working hard / diligent and trying her best / making strides / putting in effort in this field. With the technology in the period, she overcame the problem which was the picture only had black and white and I think she made great strides in this area and for sure she needs to be honored / recognised to encourage her research. This award is for Annie but it also means that every woman or young girl should feel confident in chasing their own dreams directly and you don’t need to care about others opinions / without worrying about other opinions. You can make your own success through your efforts.