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Tuesdays with Morrie
Title : Tuesdays with Morrie
Author : Mitch Albom
Publisher : Anchor Books
Year 2006
Vocabulary
succumb 굴복하다, 복종하다
jeopardize ~를 위험에 빠뜨리다
lament ~을 슬퍼하다, 비탄하다
disillusion ~을 환상에서 깨어나게 하다
gobble 급하게 먹다 scoff 비웃음, 비웃다
comradeship 동료사이 compromise 타협, 양보, 화해
calisthenic 미용체조의 inherent 타고난, 고유의
tender 부드러운, 연한 inconsequential 중요하지 않은
deplete ~을 감소시키다 selfish 이기적인
Brief summary and personal reflection on the story
If we have own teacher in life, we can say our life is succeed. but it is really hard things to do. relation can't be made by force and we miss many important people in life. however, Mitch caught the chance which meet good teacher and mentor. special relation was started in Brandeis University. Mitch was freshman and Morrie was sociology professor. Mitch attended Morrie's class everytime and they met and talked beyond the classroom. Each time they talk, Morrie listened Mitch's talk and he gave some sort of life lesson to Mitch. They weren't family or relative but they did fatherly conversations.
After graduation, Mitch promised that he would keep in touch with Morrie continuously. but he didn't keep in touch in 16 years before Mitch heard "Morrie Schwartz" through TV. that time, Morrie had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrigh's disease. he was diagnosed that he couldn't live more than two years. the disease took him over and over, so he couldn't swim, drive, walk, stand and so on. most people will lost hope in his shoes. because they lose control of their body. but Morrie wanted to live his best. he didn't want to spend time meaninglessly. He decided to make death his final project. Mitch was only one student who attend Morrie's last classes and "Tuesdays with Morrie" is the graduation paper.
Last class took place every tuesdays in Morrie's house. through 14 meetings, they covered diversity thesis which are included in Life's meaning. I am impressed by several things. first, "When you learn how to die, you learn how to live". Morrie often said this sentence. Everyone knows they're going to die. but they don't perceive it. but if we perceive it quickly, we can prepare and more involve in our life while we're living.
Second, "Love each other or perish" by poet Auden and Morrie. Morrie said if we don't have family, we can't have foundation and secure ground. friends are also important, but it is different from family who will not leave, has an eye on you and watch you the whole time. when I was elementary student, teacher asked us 'what is family?". most friends said family is person who comfort and help when we have in trouble. I agree it, too. Morrie said only family gave 'spiritual security' to people. nothing else will give you that.
Third, "How can I be envious of where you are-when I've been there myself?". many people are afraid to grow old. they want to be young and avoid to be old. the fact is that we can't avoid. Morrie chose wise way. Embrace it. he thought he learn more as he grow old and said "It is important to accept who you are and revel in that". age is not a competitive issue.
Fourth, "Forgive yourself. Forgive others." I know that forgiveness is hard.
still, I don't forgive someone. so when I read this part, I was conscience-stricken. I often regret my work, too. because I didn't do things which I should have done. but now, I effort to forgive me. I believe it will help me.
I read "Tuesdays with morrie" by korean when I was twelve. that time, I couldn't understand some parts. now, I got a chance to read it again and more deep impression come to me. Morrie wanted to be A Teacher to the Last. I believed his wish was achieved by his last student, Mitch. I am jealous of Mitch who have nice teacher. I hope that I also meet my teacher and mentor.
Author : Mitch Albom
Publisher : Anchor Books
Year 2006
Vocabulary
succumb 굴복하다, 복종하다
jeopardize ~를 위험에 빠뜨리다
lament ~을 슬퍼하다, 비탄하다
disillusion ~을 환상에서 깨어나게 하다
gobble 급하게 먹다 scoff 비웃음, 비웃다
comradeship 동료사이 compromise 타협, 양보, 화해
calisthenic 미용체조의 inherent 타고난, 고유의
tender 부드러운, 연한 inconsequential 중요하지 않은
deplete ~을 감소시키다 selfish 이기적인
Brief summary and personal reflection on the story
If we have own teacher in life, we can say our life is succeed. but it is really hard things to do. relation can't be made by force and we miss many important people in life. however, Mitch caught the chance which meet good teacher and mentor. special relation was started in Brandeis University. Mitch was freshman and Morrie was sociology professor. Mitch attended Morrie's class everytime and they met and talked beyond the classroom. Each time they talk, Morrie listened Mitch's talk and he gave some sort of life lesson to Mitch. They weren't family or relative but they did fatherly conversations.
After graduation, Mitch promised that he would keep in touch with Morrie continuously. but he didn't keep in touch in 16 years before Mitch heard "Morrie Schwartz" through TV. that time, Morrie had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrigh's disease. he was diagnosed that he couldn't live more than two years. the disease took him over and over, so he couldn't swim, drive, walk, stand and so on. most people will lost hope in his shoes. because they lose control of their body. but Morrie wanted to live his best. he didn't want to spend time meaninglessly. He decided to make death his final project. Mitch was only one student who attend Morrie's last classes and "Tuesdays with Morrie" is the graduation paper.
Last class took place every tuesdays in Morrie's house. through 14 meetings, they covered diversity thesis which are included in Life's meaning. I am impressed by several things. first, "When you learn how to die, you learn how to live". Morrie often said this sentence. Everyone knows they're going to die. but they don't perceive it. but if we perceive it quickly, we can prepare and more involve in our life while we're living.
Second, "Love each other or perish" by poet Auden and Morrie. Morrie said if we don't have family, we can't have foundation and secure ground. friends are also important, but it is different from family who will not leave, has an eye on you and watch you the whole time. when I was elementary student, teacher asked us 'what is family?". most friends said family is person who comfort and help when we have in trouble. I agree it, too. Morrie said only family gave 'spiritual security' to people. nothing else will give you that.
Third, "How can I be envious of where you are-when I've been there myself?". many people are afraid to grow old. they want to be young and avoid to be old. the fact is that we can't avoid. Morrie chose wise way. Embrace it. he thought he learn more as he grow old and said "It is important to accept who you are and revel in that". age is not a competitive issue.
Fourth, "Forgive yourself. Forgive others." I know that forgiveness is hard.
still, I don't forgive someone. so when I read this part, I was conscience-stricken. I often regret my work, too. because I didn't do things which I should have done. but now, I effort to forgive me. I believe it will help me.
I read "Tuesdays with morrie" by korean when I was twelve. that time, I couldn't understand some parts. now, I got a chance to read it again and more deep impression come to me. Morrie wanted to be A Teacher to the Last. I believed his wish was achieved by his last student, Mitch. I am jealous of Mitch who have nice teacher. I hope that I also meet my teacher and mentor.
2009년 6월 4일 목요일
Global warming
originally, June is the start of summer. but weather is still cold and daily range's gap is big.
so my friends spend a hard time because of cold. some trees reverse their leaves' color to red or
orange. korea's weather and ecosystem is changed. but I believe we can prevent these variation
with personal and national effort.
first, using high-efficency products and taking public transports are one of fine ways which we can do personally. high-efficency energy products reduce use of electricity and energy.
car is Co2 emission machine. car emits a variety of bad gases. it's main reason of global warming. so if you take public transports rather than cars. it will decrease density of Co2 in air.
Second, nation should promote substitution energy and encourages companies to develop it.
Development of energy shortens use of coal and oli. before start of development, government must make laws and regulate it strictly. next, governments have to prevent global warming together. contries participate and follow international environment like kyoto protocol. and international organization watch countries' environment policy.
If we effort hard to prevent global warming, we will live in clean nature.
so my friends spend a hard time because of cold. some trees reverse their leaves' color to red or
orange. korea's weather and ecosystem is changed. but I believe we can prevent these variation
with personal and national effort.
first, using high-efficency products and taking public transports are one of fine ways which we can do personally. high-efficency energy products reduce use of electricity and energy.
car is Co2 emission machine. car emits a variety of bad gases. it's main reason of global warming. so if you take public transports rather than cars. it will decrease density of Co2 in air.
Second, nation should promote substitution energy and encourages companies to develop it.
Development of energy shortens use of coal and oli. before start of development, government must make laws and regulate it strictly. next, governments have to prevent global warming together. contries participate and follow international environment like kyoto protocol. and international organization watch countries' environment policy.
If we effort hard to prevent global warming, we will live in clean nature.
2009년 5월 7일 목요일
Book Report 1
Title : Building Green
Author : Chan seung Lee
Publisher&Year : (주)능률교육/2009
Vocabularies
Sustainable - the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not
likely to damage the environment
Generate - something means to cause it to begin and develop
- produce it
Drainage - the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained from a place
Summary
Green buildings have been built more and more to achieve sustainable development.
green building are environmentally friendly and save many resources.
first, use of electricity and heat are reduced by big windows and solar cells.
second, rooftop gardens with grass and flowers block sun's heat and keeps the building cooler.
third, green buildings recycle water and use recycled materials such as newspaper or milk containers.
comment
I have heard that environment pollution is increasing and nature could be collapsed in the near future.
actually, I don't know environment pollution directly. but I feel afraid and anxiety about environment.
so green building gives me hope. buildings are close things to people. because people spend most of time in the buildings. if we construct green buildings continuously, we will save more resources and preseve nature.
Author : Chan seung Lee
Publisher&Year : (주)능률교육/2009
Vocabularies
Sustainable - the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not
likely to damage the environment
Generate - something means to cause it to begin and develop
- produce it
Drainage - the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained from a place
Summary
Green buildings have been built more and more to achieve sustainable development.
green building are environmentally friendly and save many resources.
first, use of electricity and heat are reduced by big windows and solar cells.
second, rooftop gardens with grass and flowers block sun's heat and keeps the building cooler.
third, green buildings recycle water and use recycled materials such as newspaper or milk containers.
comment
I have heard that environment pollution is increasing and nature could be collapsed in the near future.
actually, I don't know environment pollution directly. but I feel afraid and anxiety about environment.
so green building gives me hope. buildings are close things to people. because people spend most of time in the buildings. if we construct green buildings continuously, we will save more resources and preseve nature.
2009년 5월 5일 화요일
School Uniform
Lots of BIHS first grade students don't like wearing school uniforms.
they say school uniform is inconvenient. but I think school uniform have many
advantages to students.
first, we can be protected in society. school uniforms show and prove that we are students. when we just wear normal clothes, people don't know we are students or adults. so we will get inequality. if we wear school uniform, adults and society protect easily and treat importantly.
second, school uniform is efficient. wearing normal clothes can be convenient and good to us.
but most of students will be worried about how to wear clothes and want to buy new clothes.
also, they spend many time to prepare clothes in morning. however, we don't spend our time when we just wear uniform in school.
I know teenager regard their own characters, so they want to wear their styles of clothes.
but school uniform is the most proper clothes of studying and has many advantages.
it is good to wear school uniforms in school.
they say school uniform is inconvenient. but I think school uniform have many
advantages to students.
first, we can be protected in society. school uniforms show and prove that we are students. when we just wear normal clothes, people don't know we are students or adults. so we will get inequality. if we wear school uniform, adults and society protect easily and treat importantly.
second, school uniform is efficient. wearing normal clothes can be convenient and good to us.
but most of students will be worried about how to wear clothes and want to buy new clothes.
also, they spend many time to prepare clothes in morning. however, we don't spend our time when we just wear uniform in school.
I know teenager regard their own characters, so they want to wear their styles of clothes.
but school uniform is the most proper clothes of studying and has many advantages.
it is good to wear school uniforms in school.
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