2010年南榮國中學生紐西蘭十四天遊學計畫
承辦人：南榮國中丘麗英老師2009.10
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屏東縣私立南榮國中於1966年創校，即使籌建歷程篳路藍縷，本校仍自1983年起致力於國際文化交流，其交流對象包括日本、新加坡、馬來西亞、德國、澳洲等國，目前更將其觸角延伸入紐西蘭。
有鑑於國際交流之頻繁、英語學習之重要，在師生共同努力之下，本校於2007年成立南榮國際英語村。去年總計超過7000人次之南臺灣各地國中小學生(7-16歲)參與英語村語言學習課程。
目前計畫2010年三月紐西蘭遊學課程如下：
1. 目標：建置英語實境教學，培育學生外語使用機會與膽識，藉以擴展國際觀。
2. 實施方式：針對12-15歲南榮國中學生，委由遊學代辦中心金色山莊負責，使其帶領具有豐富教學經驗之紐西蘭教師群，提供學生一週的語言課程。
3. 學習地點：紐西蘭北島KatiKati College 或Rose Hill College。
4. 分級測驗與小團體教學(3-5人)：紐西蘭遊學期間全程有本校兩名隨團老師及金色山莊老師們隨行照顧。
5. 安排精緻多樣化團體旅遊活動，讓學生真正體會「遊」世界「學」英文。
6. 活動內容：奧克蘭博物館、Misson Bay、懷卡多河畔野餐、萬國花園、世界八大奇景威吐摩螢火蟲洞旺格瑪他之旅：教堂灣、淺水灣獨木舟、毛利歌舞、登蒙甲努伊山(欣賞沖浪海灘) 、騎馬上山賞海景(馬術課程體驗)。
7. 補課事宜：南榮國中教務處於寒假輔導課時，先行安排下學期補課兩週之事宜。
8. 附件：
（1）. 紐西蘭遊學剪影，幫助您及孩子能夠更了解遊學內容。
（2）. 紐西蘭遊學團報價，以及活動行程規畫(全部行程14天，含機票、行程景點、課程、接待家庭、食宿，預計約新臺幣八萬元)。若因班機或其他因素(如遇航空公司調整票價、稅金或簽證匯率巨大變動)，南榮國中得以做其他修正。
（3）. 紐西蘭遊學團報名表。
2009-10-12
2009-06-18
屏東縣私立南榮國中國際交流教育成果
屏東縣私立南榮國中國際交流教育成果
南榮國中丘麗英老師06/15/09
屏東縣私立南榮國中於民國55年創校，籌建篳路藍縷。自民國72年，施行九年一貫課程改革，以強化國際視野與國際化教育為重要議題，即致力於國際文化交流不遺餘力，其中交流對象包括日本、新加坡、馬來西亞、紐西蘭、澳洲等國家。
因應趨勢之下，屏東縣教育處秉持部會推展國際化宗旨，努力建構國中小國際觀及增益國際化之作為，推出「系統化」、「專業化」、「績效化」之策略。在這理念中，南榮國中師生戮力合作，加強中小學師生參與國際教育交流活動，因此98年獲得教育部青睞獲選為全國ICT (International Conference on Technology) 十大典範學校。
二十一世紀是資訊業蓬勃發展的時代，我們企盼師生能運用資訊網路跨越地域與時空的限制，應用所學，以英語為主要溝通工具，與臺灣以外的國家之學生進行分享學習與交流。茲敘述本校實際措施如下：
一、教師方面：
提昇教師教學品質，鼓勵校內老師在職進修，修習國內外研究所課程。實施教師分組英語知能研習，研習中將校內教師協同英語村外籍教師，給予各組適當英語訓練課程。
另為延伸觸角，曾有日本青森縣官員若松女士、加拿大國際交流處處長Hugh McKeown、紐西蘭Kati Kati校長Peter、美國培基主任George蒞臨南榮國中，進行意見訪談，本校積極地培養教師及同學們帶著走的能力、不斷地充實自己專業能力外的英語語文能力，可見一斑。
二、學生方面：
帶領學生進入不同的學習領域、接觸不同文化，例如日本、德國、澳洲 (Caloundra Christian College)、新加坡坤成女中、培風中學、紐西蘭(Hillcrest)等來校訪問。
目前已締結三所姐妹校：日本九州豐國學園、東京國際學園、以及長野縣櫻花高校。我們正努力地將遊學組織化，並更有效地運作，希望未來能在美國、紐西蘭、加拿大、英國等締結姐妹校，進而交換學生，促使我們更具優勢來面對未來環境的挑戰。
民國97年，學校募款700餘萬元，籌設南台灣首座全方位專業英語村，目前共有八位外籍教師，至今服務6千餘位師生，提供校內師生及南台灣學生一個虛擬的全英文環境，頗獲佳評。
三、科技應用：
當新興技術發展時，我們不自滿於過時的設備，努力將舊資訊系統汰舊換新，因此曾於94年成為教育部機會數位中心（DOC），亦是行政院研考會所評選全國第一名的資訊代理人，下一個工作目標：將結合資策會的經驗與專業（雲端試算），來改善與交流國家之視訊裝置，並且運用英語了解世界脈動。
四、國際藝文團體蒞校演出活動：
本校曾邀請日本鬼太鼓、廣島馬林巴樂團、埼玉榮等知名團體蒞臨演出。是使得校園國際化工作能見度大大提高。
教學的方法與資訊科技是推陳出新的，我們不斷尋求創新、具有教學效能的方法來提昇教學內涵。我們也意識到將面臨許多困難與挑戰。但，我們希望也能在競爭異常激烈的新時代裡，激發熱情與動力，並為屏東縣推展國際交流事務中注入一股全新能量。
The Commemoration of International Communication Program in Nan-Jung Junior High School in Ping Tung By Iris Chiu 06/15/09
Nan-Jung Junior High School was founded in 1966. Over the past thirty years the school has gone through many developmental changes and has made much progress. We started our international communication program in 1982, and by 2009 we had received one of the top ten modeling schools in ICT (International Conference on Technology) from the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
We continually encourage our schoolteachers and students to attend training courses either in Taiwan or foreign countries, and also upgrade our teaching equipment towards the most cutting-edge technology in education. The following reflects what we have done.
1. Teachers' part
We encourage teachers to attend on-the-job training. We also applaud teachers for their post graduate study in Taiwan, America and England. In addition, we extended our academia to connect with Hugh McKeown (Canadian Executive Director), Peter (Principal of Kaiti Kaiti College in New Zealand) and George (Dean of Institute in Basic Life Principals in U.S.A.)
2. Students’ part
For the students’ experience, we have led them into different countries such as Germany, Japan and Australia for even more features and benefits exclusively available to them as a dynamic learner. Our goal is to establish a relationship with sister schools in America, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom in the near future. Furthermore, we officially built a professional English Village in 2008 to provide student and teachers with an opportunity to experience real-life experiences from America. We are delighted to see more than 6,000 students from all over southern Taiwan enjoy the English Village throughout the 2008-2009 semesters.
3. The employment of latest technology
We consistently upgrade our computer systems when the technology is of use to us; we’re never satisfied with outdated tools. The next improvement on our agenda will have us cooperate with the Institute for Information Industry. The aim is to upgrade our communication system and allow more people to use English to communicate with others, therefore increasing our eyesight of the world.
4. Three famous groups visited our school
Three famous groups visited our school
(1) Onidaiko performed in our school in 2005.
(2) The students of Hiroshima Junior High School played percussion music in 2009.
(3) Students and teachers of Saitama Senior High School visited us on May 1st, 2009. With their performance on our campus, we hope to catch people’s attention in the international communication program throughout the country.
The progression of learning and teaching at Nan Jung Junior High is unprecedented. We are looking for better teaching methods for our schoolteachers and students. We know we will face more challenges than before; however, we believe we can confidently foster enthusiasm and drive in order to bring a new energy to our organization in an ever competitive new era for Pingtung County.
南榮國中丘麗英老師06/15/09
屏東縣私立南榮國中於民國55年創校，籌建篳路藍縷。自民國72年，施行九年一貫課程改革，以強化國際視野與國際化教育為重要議題，即致力於國際文化交流不遺餘力，其中交流對象包括日本、新加坡、馬來西亞、紐西蘭、澳洲等國家。
因應趨勢之下，屏東縣教育處秉持部會推展國際化宗旨，努力建構國中小國際觀及增益國際化之作為，推出「系統化」、「專業化」、「績效化」之策略。在這理念中，南榮國中師生戮力合作，加強中小學師生參與國際教育交流活動，因此98年獲得教育部青睞獲選為全國ICT (International Conference on Technology) 十大典範學校。
二十一世紀是資訊業蓬勃發展的時代，我們企盼師生能運用資訊網路跨越地域與時空的限制，應用所學，以英語為主要溝通工具，與臺灣以外的國家之學生進行分享學習與交流。茲敘述本校實際措施如下：
一、教師方面：
提昇教師教學品質，鼓勵校內老師在職進修，修習國內外研究所課程。實施教師分組英語知能研習，研習中將校內教師協同英語村外籍教師，給予各組適當英語訓練課程。
另為延伸觸角，曾有日本青森縣官員若松女士、加拿大國際交流處處長Hugh McKeown、紐西蘭Kati Kati校長Peter、美國培基主任George蒞臨南榮國中，進行意見訪談，本校積極地培養教師及同學們帶著走的能力、不斷地充實自己專業能力外的英語語文能力，可見一斑。
二、學生方面：
帶領學生進入不同的學習領域、接觸不同文化，例如日本、德國、澳洲 (Caloundra Christian College)、新加坡坤成女中、培風中學、紐西蘭(Hillcrest)等來校訪問。
目前已締結三所姐妹校：日本九州豐國學園、東京國際學園、以及長野縣櫻花高校。我們正努力地將遊學組織化，並更有效地運作，希望未來能在美國、紐西蘭、加拿大、英國等締結姐妹校，進而交換學生，促使我們更具優勢來面對未來環境的挑戰。
民國97年，學校募款700餘萬元，籌設南台灣首座全方位專業英語村，目前共有八位外籍教師，至今服務6千餘位師生，提供校內師生及南台灣學生一個虛擬的全英文環境，頗獲佳評。
三、科技應用：
當新興技術發展時，我們不自滿於過時的設備，努力將舊資訊系統汰舊換新，因此曾於94年成為教育部機會數位中心（DOC），亦是行政院研考會所評選全國第一名的資訊代理人，下一個工作目標：將結合資策會的經驗與專業（雲端試算），來改善與交流國家之視訊裝置，並且運用英語了解世界脈動。
四、國際藝文團體蒞校演出活動：
本校曾邀請日本鬼太鼓、廣島馬林巴樂團、埼玉榮等知名團體蒞臨演出。是使得校園國際化工作能見度大大提高。
教學的方法與資訊科技是推陳出新的，我們不斷尋求創新、具有教學效能的方法來提昇教學內涵。我們也意識到將面臨許多困難與挑戰。但，我們希望也能在競爭異常激烈的新時代裡，激發熱情與動力，並為屏東縣推展國際交流事務中注入一股全新能量。
The Commemoration of International Communication Program in Nan-Jung Junior High School in Ping Tung By Iris Chiu 06/15/09
Nan-Jung Junior High School was founded in 1966. Over the past thirty years the school has gone through many developmental changes and has made much progress. We started our international communication program in 1982, and by 2009 we had received one of the top ten modeling schools in ICT (International Conference on Technology) from the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
We continually encourage our schoolteachers and students to attend training courses either in Taiwan or foreign countries, and also upgrade our teaching equipment towards the most cutting-edge technology in education. The following reflects what we have done.
1. Teachers' part
We encourage teachers to attend on-the-job training. We also applaud teachers for their post graduate study in Taiwan, America and England. In addition, we extended our academia to connect with Hugh McKeown (Canadian Executive Director), Peter (Principal of Kaiti Kaiti College in New Zealand) and George (Dean of Institute in Basic Life Principals in U.S.A.)
2. Students’ part
For the students’ experience, we have led them into different countries such as Germany, Japan and Australia for even more features and benefits exclusively available to them as a dynamic learner. Our goal is to establish a relationship with sister schools in America, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom in the near future. Furthermore, we officially built a professional English Village in 2008 to provide student and teachers with an opportunity to experience real-life experiences from America. We are delighted to see more than 6,000 students from all over southern Taiwan enjoy the English Village throughout the 2008-2009 semesters.
3. The employment of latest technology
We consistently upgrade our computer systems when the technology is of use to us; we’re never satisfied with outdated tools. The next improvement on our agenda will have us cooperate with the Institute for Information Industry. The aim is to upgrade our communication system and allow more people to use English to communicate with others, therefore increasing our eyesight of the world.
4. Three famous groups visited our school
Three famous groups visited our school
(1) Onidaiko performed in our school in 2005.
(2) The students of Hiroshima Junior High School played percussion music in 2009.
(3) Students and teachers of Saitama Senior High School visited us on May 1st, 2009. With their performance on our campus, we hope to catch people’s attention in the international communication program throughout the country.
The progression of learning and teaching at Nan Jung Junior High is unprecedented. We are looking for better teaching methods for our schoolteachers and students. We know we will face more challenges than before; however, we believe we can confidently foster enthusiasm and drive in order to bring a new energy to our organization in an ever competitive new era for Pingtung County.
2009-04-30
2009-04-29
2006 ~ 2009 Our international communication
2009日本廣島市立青少年交響樂團到南榮國中
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/20090107.htm
2008南榮學生到日本及澳洲遊學團
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/國際交流活動/2008index.htm
2007日本東京國際學園到南榮
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/2007中日交流照片/index.htm
2007紐西蘭漢彌頓中學到校參訪
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/newseland/index.htm
2006日本東京國際學園蒞臨南榮
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/94國際學園/94國際學園.htm
我們做了很多國際交流活動
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/20090107.htm
2008南榮學生到日本及澳洲遊學團
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/國際交流活動/2008index.htm
2007日本東京國際學園到南榮
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/2007中日交流照片/index.htm
2007紐西蘭漢彌頓中學到校參訪
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/newseland/index.htm
2006日本東京國際學園蒞臨南榮
http://www.nzjh.ptc.edu.tw/校園活動/94國際學園/94國際學園.htm
我們做了很多國際交流活動
2009-04-16
The Journey in Australia
The Journey in Australia
Written by 洪東葦
The Journey in Australia
This is my first time to take a trip to Australia, and it is really an unforgettable experience to me. The life in Australia is quite different from that in Taiwan. Though it was not fun on the airplane, I was still excited and couldn’t wait to say “Hello!” to Australia.
Thought it was not fun on the airplane, I still expected and can’t wait to say “Hello!” to Australia. During my stay, what impressed me most was my school days. Studying there is so relaxing and free, but it’s impossible in Taiwan. The local elementary school students are cute and passionate and we soon became good friends. During lunch break, there are many local students around me and curiously asked me many questions about my homeland. We talked and laughed. It was a happy and unforgettable time to me.
On the last three days, we visited a big shopping center. It sold all kinds of things and we spent a long time there. Though I bought many things, I still wanted to go through the whole center.
On the journey, we not only played but also learned the cultures and customs there. I wish to have a chance again to visit the beautiful place.
Written by 洪東葦
The Journey in Australia
This is my first time to take a trip to Australia, and it is really an unforgettable experience to me. The life in Australia is quite different from that in Taiwan. Though it was not fun on the airplane, I was still excited and couldn’t wait to say “Hello!” to Australia.
Thought it was not fun on the airplane, I still expected and can’t wait to say “Hello!” to Australia. During my stay, what impressed me most was my school days. Studying there is so relaxing and free, but it’s impossible in Taiwan. The local elementary school students are cute and passionate and we soon became good friends. During lunch break, there are many local students around me and curiously asked me many questions about my homeland. We talked and laughed. It was a happy and unforgettable time to me.
On the last three days, we visited a big shopping center. It sold all kinds of things and we spent a long time there. Though I bought many things, I still wanted to go through the whole center.
On the journey, we not only played but also learned the cultures and customs there. I wish to have a chance again to visit the beautiful place.
2009-04-11
an e-mail from New Zealand
hi anny,
Nice to meet you. My name is Jack. I was born in Taiwan but moved to New Zealand since i was 3 years old. I hardly speak any chinese but i will try my best to understand your english. I am 17 years old and currently study at Auckland Grammar School, one of the best high schools in New Zealand. I enjoy watching movies, reading, playing the piano and going out with friends. Do you play any musical instruments?
Haha, i hope you can understand my english. Your letter was very good, just need a bit more practice. If you want, we can talk on skype to improve your speaking.
yours sincerely,
Jack
Nice to meet you. My name is Jack. I was born in Taiwan but moved to New Zealand since i was 3 years old. I hardly speak any chinese but i will try my best to understand your english. I am 17 years old and currently study at Auckland Grammar School, one of the best high schools in New Zealand. I enjoy watching movies, reading, playing the piano and going out with friends. Do you play any musical instruments?
Haha, i hope you can understand my english. Your letter was very good, just need a bit more practice. If you want, we can talk on skype to improve your speaking.
yours sincerely,
Jack
2009-04-10
Japan 露草みちこ
Thank you very much for your e-mail! and your information.
My name is Michiko Tsuyukusa. I'm responsible for the homestay at Taiwan this year.
I also wanted to send you the lists and details of homestay students of our school( Tokyo Kokusai Gakuen) and Sakura kokusai high school.
But you wrote me that you will send me your information first, so I will wait for your materials .
I will send you back the materials soon after I will pair the name list of your students and our students.
I have a question for you today.
Could you tell me the person who is responsible for the $B8rN.2q!J#I!!(Bcan't find a suitable English word! The friendship party at your school) We have some information about the friendship party.
I'm looking foward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Michiko Tsuyukusa
Tokyo kokusai Gakuen
My name is Michiko Tsuyukusa. I'm responsible for the homestay at Taiwan this year.
I also wanted to send you the lists and details of homestay students of our school( Tokyo Kokusai Gakuen) and Sakura kokusai high school.
But you wrote me that you will send me your information first, so I will wait for your materials .
I will send you back the materials soon after I will pair the name list of your students and our students.
I have a question for you today.
Could you tell me the person who is responsible for the $B8rN.2q!J#I!!(Bcan't find a suitable English word! The friendship party at your school) We have some information about the friendship party.
I'm looking foward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Michiko Tsuyukusa
Tokyo kokusai Gakuen
2009-04-08
reply from New Zealand
Dear Tina
Nice to hear from you. Your written English is good. Can you tell me more
about your family? I live in NZ. Do you know any thing about NZ? I hope
you can keep learning English and one day you can come to visit NZ.
Regards
Shin-Ling
Nice to hear from you. Your written English is good. Can you tell me more
about your family? I live in NZ. Do you know any thing about NZ? I hope
you can keep learning English and one day you can come to visit NZ.
Regards
Shin-Ling
Hello from New Zealand
Hello, Michelle, nice to receive your letter.
You really like watching TV, don’t you? Me too. The TV shows here are quite interesting. Sometimes I saw programs about Taiwan and Asia. It seems really crowded there. We have much quieter live down here.
Which superstar is your favorite? A singer or an actor? My favorite actor is Morgan Freeman. He is really old. : ) But he acts super good. He won lots of Oscar. I like he acted as God in Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty.
Regards,
Fran
You really like watching TV, don’t you? Me too. The TV shows here are quite interesting. Sometimes I saw programs about Taiwan and Asia. It seems really crowded there. We have much quieter live down here.
Which superstar is your favorite? A singer or an actor? My favorite actor is Morgan Freeman. He is really old. : ) But he acts super good. He won lots of Oscar. I like he acted as God in Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty.
Regards,
Fran
Wesley's suggestion for three students
1.
Anny, you did a great job writing this out! I have a couple of suggestions for you, and you'll find them below in RED.
Keep studying that English!
-wes
Dear friends,
My name is Anny, and I'm fourteen years old. I am not so beautiful, but I am kind and cute. I like to study books, do lots of exercise, surf the Net, and watch TV in my free time. Doing these things helps me to feel happy. My favorite subject is English. English is an important language in the world. Everyone uses English to talk with others, so I will continue to study it. I want to be a teacher and teach in another country in the future. It can make a lot of money, and it also can help me know more about different cultures.
Well done, Michelle. I do have a few suggestions for you, and you'll find them below in RED
Thanks for letting me look over it!
-wes
2.
Dear friends,
My name is Michelle. I like to watch TV in my free time since there are so many shows in Taiwan.
My favorite subject is English because learning English is interesting. I like to play with my younger sister because we have many of the same hobbies. The train station is too far away from my house, so I go to school by bus. I don't like to study science because it's too hard for me. I would like to be a super star in the future because it can make a lot of money.
3.
Good job, Tina. You'll find my corrections in RED...Your English seems terrific!
Iris, will this be a speech, or are people going to read it? I will edit all of these just in case they will be read.
-wes
Dear friends ,
My name is Tina, and I am fourteen years old. I go to school by car every day because my school is so far away from my home. My favorite subject is English because it is easy for me. Learning English is fun, just like playing a computer. I also like to listen to music. Whenever I can listen to music, I feel so relaxed. My hobby is going shopping; I can buy many clothes and shoes in the department store. I dislike being alone. I feel bad if no one will talk with me. So obviously, I like to make many friends. I want to be a model because it can make a lot of money, and then I can go abroad for my further studies.
Anny, you did a great job writing this out! I have a couple of suggestions for you, and you'll find them below in RED.
Keep studying that English!
-wes
Dear friends,
My name is Anny, and I'm fourteen years old. I am not so beautiful, but I am kind and cute. I like to study books, do lots of exercise, surf the Net, and watch TV in my free time. Doing these things helps me to feel happy. My favorite subject is English. English is an important language in the world. Everyone uses English to talk with others, so I will continue to study it. I want to be a teacher and teach in another country in the future. It can make a lot of money, and it also can help me know more about different cultures.
Well done, Michelle. I do have a few suggestions for you, and you'll find them below in RED
Thanks for letting me look over it!
-wes
2.
Dear friends,
My name is Michelle. I like to watch TV in my free time since there are so many shows in Taiwan.
My favorite subject is English because learning English is interesting. I like to play with my younger sister because we have many of the same hobbies. The train station is too far away from my house, so I go to school by bus. I don't like to study science because it's too hard for me. I would like to be a super star in the future because it can make a lot of money.
3.
Good job, Tina. You'll find my corrections in RED...Your English seems terrific!
Iris, will this be a speech, or are people going to read it? I will edit all of these just in case they will be read.
-wes
Dear friends ,
My name is Tina, and I am fourteen years old. I go to school by car every day because my school is so far away from my home. My favorite subject is English because it is easy for me. Learning English is fun, just like playing a computer. I also like to listen to music. Whenever I can listen to music, I feel so relaxed. My hobby is going shopping; I can buy many clothes and shoes in the department store. I dislike being alone. I feel bad if no one will talk with me. So obviously, I like to make many friends. I want to be a model because it can make a lot of money, and then I can go abroad for my further studies.
2009-04-07
A mail from Jill Jack (Katikati College)
Hi shinling
I have replied to quite a few of the students as a standard letter below:
(Hello,I am very pleased to hear from you. My name is Mrs Jill Jack and I
visited your school last year. I am so delighted that you can email to me in
such good English, so don't be nervous as you practise more you will
improve. Your village at school is very special and such a unique way to
learn, you are very lucky. When you go to a real airport lounge, supermarket
or bank, I am sure you will be able to use your English easily. Keep up the
good work and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. I hope to visit
again too.)
regards
Jill Jack
Katikati College
International student Manager
--
Jill Jack
International Student manager
Katikati College
I have replied to quite a few of the students as a standard letter below:
(Hello,I am very pleased to hear from you. My name is Mrs Jill Jack and I
visited your school last year. I am so delighted that you can email to me in
such good English, so don't be nervous as you practise more you will
improve. Your village at school is very special and such a unique way to
learn, you are very lucky. When you go to a real airport lounge, supermarket
or bank, I am sure you will be able to use your English easily. Keep up the
good work and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. I hope to visit
again too.)
regards
Jill Jack
Katikati College
International student Manager
--
Jill Jack
International Student manager
Katikati College
2009-03-27
A web mail come from Japan Tokyo
寄件者: 日本東京國際學園
> 寄件日期: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:36:03 +0800
> 收件者: "Nanei Ava" 本校陳采瀕老師
> [ava317@pchome.com.tw]
> 主旨: I'm so sorry!
> Dear Ava!First of all ,I need to apologize for the
> delay of my answer to your e-mail.I thought I answered you last
> week soon after I got your e-mail with the pictures of
> drums. Later we had a national holiday, and I got a 5days
> off. I was really happy to hear that you have same
> kinds of drums as we have at our school . Your drums wil be
> perfect for us.Two drums will be necessary when we'll go to
> your school .We are planning to dance to the accompaniment of
> drums. At this moment, we don't have anything else
> that we need to ask you to prepare. Thank you very much
> for your kindness.I wll keep contact with you until
> we'll meet you in Taiwan. Best
> regards,Michiko TsuyukusaTokyo kokusai
> gakuen
> 寄件日期: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:36:03 +0800
> 收件者: "Nanei Ava" 本校陳采瀕老師
> [ava317@pchome.com.tw]
> 主旨: I'm so sorry!
> Dear Ava!First of all ,I need to apologize for the
> delay of my answer to your e-mail.I thought I answered you last
> week soon after I got your e-mail with the pictures of
> drums. Later we had a national holiday, and I got a 5days
> off. I was really happy to hear that you have same
> kinds of drums as we have at our school . Your drums wil be
> perfect for us.Two drums will be necessary when we'll go to
> your school .We are planning to dance to the accompaniment of
> drums. At this moment, we don't have anything else
> that we need to ask you to prepare. Thank you very much
> for your kindness.I wll keep contact with you until
> we'll meet you in Taiwan. Best
> regards,Michiko TsuyukusaTokyo kokusai
> gakuen
2009-03-25
Wesley's thought on ICT
3/23/09
Based on the few opportunities I’ve had to observe the ICT program in action, I’m extremely excited about the potential that this program has. Even looking back at the Nan Jung Teacher’s English class a few months ago provided a lot of insight into what this program could achieve. Granted, it will take a lot of effort from all sides – and not to mention a considerable amount of brainstorming, but simply observing the vision and enthusiasm that the Nan Jung faculty already have, is a real indicator to me that this program could make a major impact.
Some of the ideas that I’ve heard tossed around include: creating a drama, utilize an English book library time, and setup an online chat experience with students from other countries. I believe that each one of these concepts is worth the time to tap into further.
Personally, I think some sort of drama could be extremely beneficial for the students, as they’ll get the opportunity to really practice boldness and really speak out their English. Regardless though, of what takes place, I know that even with these ideas alone, all of us American teachers would be thrilled with the chance of working together with not only the Nan Jung students, but with the teachers as well.
I would like to add though, that my primary concern would be that we don’t add too much to the Nan Jung Teacher’s activity plate. From what I’ve observed and heard, the teachers at Nan Jung are extremely busy preparing other programs, and not to mention just teaching their basic classes. So I would hope that we could make this into a smooth transitional class that could either supplement what they are already doing, or take the place of something else.
I’m sure we all realize that the ICT program, not unlike any other program, will continue to require a lot of diligent research, especially now as we seek to build a solid foundation. I’m looking forward to observing the student’s response as these ideas continue to catch fire.
Overall, this is something that I believe could really enhance the English education at any school, as well as further the teacher/student relationship. It’ll be neat to see how things progress in the near future.
-Wesley M. Dudley
English Village Staff Director
wesley.englishvillage@gmail.com
Based on the few opportunities I’ve had to observe the ICT program in action, I’m extremely excited about the potential that this program has. Even looking back at the Nan Jung Teacher’s English class a few months ago provided a lot of insight into what this program could achieve. Granted, it will take a lot of effort from all sides – and not to mention a considerable amount of brainstorming, but simply observing the vision and enthusiasm that the Nan Jung faculty already have, is a real indicator to me that this program could make a major impact.
Some of the ideas that I’ve heard tossed around include: creating a drama, utilize an English book library time, and setup an online chat experience with students from other countries. I believe that each one of these concepts is worth the time to tap into further.
Personally, I think some sort of drama could be extremely beneficial for the students, as they’ll get the opportunity to really practice boldness and really speak out their English. Regardless though, of what takes place, I know that even with these ideas alone, all of us American teachers would be thrilled with the chance of working together with not only the Nan Jung students, but with the teachers as well.
I would like to add though, that my primary concern would be that we don’t add too much to the Nan Jung Teacher’s activity plate. From what I’ve observed and heard, the teachers at Nan Jung are extremely busy preparing other programs, and not to mention just teaching their basic classes. So I would hope that we could make this into a smooth transitional class that could either supplement what they are already doing, or take the place of something else.
I’m sure we all realize that the ICT program, not unlike any other program, will continue to require a lot of diligent research, especially now as we seek to build a solid foundation. I’m looking forward to observing the student’s response as these ideas continue to catch fire.
Overall, this is something that I believe could really enhance the English education at any school, as well as further the teacher/student relationship. It’ll be neat to see how things progress in the near future.
-Wesley M. Dudley
English Village Staff Director
wesley.englishvillage@gmail.com
2009-03-18
Reflections on Jan’s presentation
Reflections on Jan’s presentation
By Iris Chiu 090317
We were happy to have the opportunity to invite Dr. Jan Z. Tiangco to visit our school and make a formal presentation: regarding the organization of a curriculum-integrated with principles and steps. Two core questions were brought up in this workshop. One was how to organize a good 10-minute drama. The other was how to improve the students’ English reading habits. The following reflects how we hope to apply what was learned in Dr. Jan’s presentation:
We could have a 10-minute English play competition for the 8th grade students every year. To facilitate this, the schoolteachers still think we need some special guides in acting and composing the script. And Dr. Jan suggested that we could ask the English Village teachers to help the Taiwanese teachers. They will teach students to speak English more fluently in the play; that is, the English Village teachers would become a strong backup for the Taiwanese teachers. On the other hand, we could look for some college teachers to guide us or use the webcam to observe the college teachers’ teaching. Using tools such as Facebook and Movie Maker, we could make and share our films with others or another group of teachers.
Surveying the books in the library, Jan suggested three ways we could help students in their reading skills:
1) We may design a passport for students in order to make sure students to read these books.
2) Jan also expressed that he is willing to support his post-graduated students to guide our students to read in the extra-curricular activities. Along those same lines, we would like to open a reading class on any given third Thursday to assist students for with outside reading.
3) Jan envisioned the English Village teachers working side by side with the Taiwanese English teachers, enabling us to build a framework that would guide students in reading some fairy tales, storybooks and etc.
I’d like to thank you for Jan’s coming. Even though we did not have much time to get to know each other, Jan still tried his best to bolster us. Jan’s honest suggestions are a plus for us to encourage our students to read and compose a good drama. Under diligent teachers guiding them and with the modern technology, we believe students will get the maximum benefit. Without dedicated people, our learning in ICT drive would never get off the ground.
Lastly, the technology has made the distance of once remote East to Western countries seem much shorter. Using the new ways of communication, we hope we can be as hands-on or hands-off as we care to be in this project, ICT. The more we integrate new technology and teaching methods, the more likely students are to grow in their ability to face the challenge of the future.
By Iris Chiu 090317
We were happy to have the opportunity to invite Dr. Jan Z. Tiangco to visit our school and make a formal presentation: regarding the organization of a curriculum-integrated with principles and steps. Two core questions were brought up in this workshop. One was how to organize a good 10-minute drama. The other was how to improve the students’ English reading habits. The following reflects how we hope to apply what was learned in Dr. Jan’s presentation:
We could have a 10-minute English play competition for the 8th grade students every year. To facilitate this, the schoolteachers still think we need some special guides in acting and composing the script. And Dr. Jan suggested that we could ask the English Village teachers to help the Taiwanese teachers. They will teach students to speak English more fluently in the play; that is, the English Village teachers would become a strong backup for the Taiwanese teachers. On the other hand, we could look for some college teachers to guide us or use the webcam to observe the college teachers’ teaching. Using tools such as Facebook and Movie Maker, we could make and share our films with others or another group of teachers.
Surveying the books in the library, Jan suggested three ways we could help students in their reading skills:
1) We may design a passport for students in order to make sure students to read these books.
2) Jan also expressed that he is willing to support his post-graduated students to guide our students to read in the extra-curricular activities. Along those same lines, we would like to open a reading class on any given third Thursday to assist students for with outside reading.
3) Jan envisioned the English Village teachers working side by side with the Taiwanese English teachers, enabling us to build a framework that would guide students in reading some fairy tales, storybooks and etc.
I’d like to thank you for Jan’s coming. Even though we did not have much time to get to know each other, Jan still tried his best to bolster us. Jan’s honest suggestions are a plus for us to encourage our students to read and compose a good drama. Under diligent teachers guiding them and with the modern technology, we believe students will get the maximum benefit. Without dedicated people, our learning in ICT drive would never get off the ground.
Lastly, the technology has made the distance of once remote East to Western countries seem much shorter. Using the new ways of communication, we hope we can be as hands-on or hands-off as we care to be in this project, ICT. The more we integrate new technology and teaching methods, the more likely students are to grow in their ability to face the challenge of the future.
2009-03-15
A snapshot of Australia
A snapshot of Australia
By Chen Xin Chi, translated by Iris Chiu
It’s truly incredible that I went abroad to Australia on the afternoon of August 7th, 2007. Fearfulness and excitement had stalked me at the airport. But, finally, after flying 12 hrs, the airplane landed in Australia. Glancing at the surroundings, I found many differences between Taiwan and Australia. For example, the bus driver looked neat and trim, and was very kind to carry the heavy luggage for me. The houses were big and glorious and the air was also very fresh.
The University of Queensland was the first place we wanted to visit. On the way to the university, there were two rows of trees, just like in the fairy tales; and the houses were so splendid that I was perfectly enchanted. The university displayed old European architecture and grass as smooth as cushions filled the campus. I was sitting on the grass, eating my lunch, smelling the fresh air, and feeling like a bird in fight.
Next, I went to a supermarket. This was the first time that I used English to buy something. I was very embarrassed because I accidentally spoke to the clerk in Chinese! After shopping, I went back to my hotel, taking a shower and lying lazily on the balcony. I felt I was in the lap of luxury. From my vista balcony, I could see many shoals in the sea. Pelicans were flying casually all over the place. My accommodation was very cozy; I slept like a log after a big meal.
The next morning, I attended a class which was about basic manners and how to introduce myself to others. After the lecture, my friends and I went shopping at the biggest supermarket on the Sunshine Coast, but I did not buy anything since I could not afford it.
On the third day I had to go to live with my host family, the Homes. I was a shy girl who was visibly uncomfortable with other people. Separated from my friends and teachers in Taiwan, I trembled, felt my heart pounding, and had butterflies in my stomach. In the beginning, I must admit that I felt ill at ease and nervous, so I did not understand what they were talking about. But, gradually, we began to get to know each other, and I felt they were a friendly and loving family.
Mrs. Home was a babysitter. She took care of a couple of kids in the day time. I was amazed at what I saw in this Australian family; for example, many dolls were on the bed, and it had a beautiful canopy over it. The courses were finished at three every day, so Mrs. Home took us to the sports field to see a great basketball game. Her son also played basketball there. The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Home took me to the dance class. Her daughter was good at dancing, especially to rock music. She taught me how to dance and then we danced together happily.
Later, I joined a wonderful dance class and learned to dance in public. There were many international students there. At first, everyone was so shy that no one wanted to dance. But, a few minutes later, everyone cheered up such a rapturous atmosphere. We danced, we laughed and we almost forgot ourselves.
One afternoon, Mrs. Home asked us to go to their strawberry garden. I took some, but I still thought the strawberries in Taiwan were the best in the world.
I had so many unprecedented experiences there. One was the chance to communicate with international students. It was a fresh experience because I had to talk to them in English. Another was that we got to attend different classes during this week. The teachers and teaching methods in class were all different, so I could practice my listening. Another experience was demonstrating for the class, how to communicate with others and how to express myself in public. My language ability was challenged!
Far beyond my imagination, they emphasized the importance of acting something in our class instead of just sitting at my desk writing notes. I remember two experiments: one was when the teacher gave us play dough and asked us to shape it. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate if the clay could float on water. The other was when the teacher gave us a ball of Styrofoam, two steel wires and a string to weigh it in the balance. Having tried the experiment for a long time, I eventually had it done successfully. Though I was glad about my own results, I was annoyed by two foreigners who worked in the same group, but did nothing.
We took an excursion to the zoo where I touched a koala and saw the kangaroos. The fur of the koala was so soft that it reminded me of a sweet memory: my younger brother in Taiwan whose hair felt just the same.
Best of all, I met a friendly and scholarly Cantonese. Becoming close friends, we shared some experiences with each other between Taiwan and Hong Kong such as education, an entrance exam and the famous sights there. On the one hand, she came here earlier than me, so she spoke English more fluently. On the other hand though, she liked to swim, so we often swam together in the morning. Her eloquence and excellence in swimming impressed me and that was why I was glad to be her friend.
One day, I-Chi and I visited to the seashore with the Home family. Their daughter was very naughty, throwing sand and spraying some water on my face on purpose. In turn, she pushed us into the sea unexpectedly, so I swallowed some water. Moreover, Mrs. Home showed me the traditional market there; surprisingly, they sold few things like accessories, decorations and flowers, no food and no meat.
“All good things will come to an end.” they say. After 13 days of learning, I said good bye to the Home family. I was so touched that I could not help crying. I went through many wonderful experiences that I had never had in Taiwan. I believe that will become an important part of my life. And I would like to say thank you to my parents and teachers. Without them, these marvelous Australian memories would not be a reality.
By Chen Xin Chi, translated by Iris Chiu
It’s truly incredible that I went abroad to Australia on the afternoon of August 7th, 2007. Fearfulness and excitement had stalked me at the airport. But, finally, after flying 12 hrs, the airplane landed in Australia. Glancing at the surroundings, I found many differences between Taiwan and Australia. For example, the bus driver looked neat and trim, and was very kind to carry the heavy luggage for me. The houses were big and glorious and the air was also very fresh.
The University of Queensland was the first place we wanted to visit. On the way to the university, there were two rows of trees, just like in the fairy tales; and the houses were so splendid that I was perfectly enchanted. The university displayed old European architecture and grass as smooth as cushions filled the campus. I was sitting on the grass, eating my lunch, smelling the fresh air, and feeling like a bird in fight.
Next, I went to a supermarket. This was the first time that I used English to buy something. I was very embarrassed because I accidentally spoke to the clerk in Chinese! After shopping, I went back to my hotel, taking a shower and lying lazily on the balcony. I felt I was in the lap of luxury. From my vista balcony, I could see many shoals in the sea. Pelicans were flying casually all over the place. My accommodation was very cozy; I slept like a log after a big meal.
The next morning, I attended a class which was about basic manners and how to introduce myself to others. After the lecture, my friends and I went shopping at the biggest supermarket on the Sunshine Coast, but I did not buy anything since I could not afford it.
On the third day I had to go to live with my host family, the Homes. I was a shy girl who was visibly uncomfortable with other people. Separated from my friends and teachers in Taiwan, I trembled, felt my heart pounding, and had butterflies in my stomach. In the beginning, I must admit that I felt ill at ease and nervous, so I did not understand what they were talking about. But, gradually, we began to get to know each other, and I felt they were a friendly and loving family.
Mrs. Home was a babysitter. She took care of a couple of kids in the day time. I was amazed at what I saw in this Australian family; for example, many dolls were on the bed, and it had a beautiful canopy over it. The courses were finished at three every day, so Mrs. Home took us to the sports field to see a great basketball game. Her son also played basketball there. The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Home took me to the dance class. Her daughter was good at dancing, especially to rock music. She taught me how to dance and then we danced together happily.
Later, I joined a wonderful dance class and learned to dance in public. There were many international students there. At first, everyone was so shy that no one wanted to dance. But, a few minutes later, everyone cheered up such a rapturous atmosphere. We danced, we laughed and we almost forgot ourselves.
One afternoon, Mrs. Home asked us to go to their strawberry garden. I took some, but I still thought the strawberries in Taiwan were the best in the world.
I had so many unprecedented experiences there. One was the chance to communicate with international students. It was a fresh experience because I had to talk to them in English. Another was that we got to attend different classes during this week. The teachers and teaching methods in class were all different, so I could practice my listening. Another experience was demonstrating for the class, how to communicate with others and how to express myself in public. My language ability was challenged!
Far beyond my imagination, they emphasized the importance of acting something in our class instead of just sitting at my desk writing notes. I remember two experiments: one was when the teacher gave us play dough and asked us to shape it. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate if the clay could float on water. The other was when the teacher gave us a ball of Styrofoam, two steel wires and a string to weigh it in the balance. Having tried the experiment for a long time, I eventually had it done successfully. Though I was glad about my own results, I was annoyed by two foreigners who worked in the same group, but did nothing.
We took an excursion to the zoo where I touched a koala and saw the kangaroos. The fur of the koala was so soft that it reminded me of a sweet memory: my younger brother in Taiwan whose hair felt just the same.
Best of all, I met a friendly and scholarly Cantonese. Becoming close friends, we shared some experiences with each other between Taiwan and Hong Kong such as education, an entrance exam and the famous sights there. On the one hand, she came here earlier than me, so she spoke English more fluently. On the other hand though, she liked to swim, so we often swam together in the morning. Her eloquence and excellence in swimming impressed me and that was why I was glad to be her friend.
One day, I-Chi and I visited to the seashore with the Home family. Their daughter was very naughty, throwing sand and spraying some water on my face on purpose. In turn, she pushed us into the sea unexpectedly, so I swallowed some water. Moreover, Mrs. Home showed me the traditional market there; surprisingly, they sold few things like accessories, decorations and flowers, no food and no meat.
“All good things will come to an end.” they say. After 13 days of learning, I said good bye to the Home family. I was so touched that I could not help crying. I went through many wonderful experiences that I had never had in Taiwan. I believe that will become an important part of my life. And I would like to say thank you to my parents and teachers. Without them, these marvelous Australian memories would not be a reality.
2009-03-13
Iris's response
Hi Shin-Ling,
Thanks for your mailing.
I am afraid that we won't go to New Zealand this April. Partly because some students are worry about their studies, and partly because the finicial problem has raised some problem in Taiwan. So far, four students are willing to join the group, but we still need EIGHT. That is why we cannot go now. We hope we can make another trip this summer vacation. In addition, we have announcing this trip from now on. I believe we will make a new group in July.
My principal and dean ask me to say sorry to you this time. They hope we still can talk with each other, between students and teachers by skype, messenger or email.
Keep in touch! Thanks.
Cheers,
Iris
Thanks for your mailing.
I am afraid that we won't go to New Zealand this April. Partly because some students are worry about their studies, and partly because the finicial problem has raised some problem in Taiwan. So far, four students are willing to join the group, but we still need EIGHT. That is why we cannot go now. We hope we can make another trip this summer vacation. In addition, we have announcing this trip from now on. I believe we will make a new group in July.
My principal and dean ask me to say sorry to you this time. They hope we still can talk with each other, between students and teachers by skype, messenger or email.
Keep in touch! Thanks.
Cheers,
Iris
Shin Ling from Golden Valley (New Zealand)
Shin Ling - Golden Valley
Hi Iris,
How are you? I got four students' details so far. Will you be providingmore students' details? I have passed the student details to Jill. Shewill work on the homestay and buddies.
Any confirmed information about how many students will be coming?
Regards
Shin-Ling
Hi Iris,
How are you? I got four students' details so far. Will you be providingmore students' details? I have passed the student details to Jill. Shewill work on the homestay and buddies.
Any confirmed information about how many students will be coming?
Regards
Shin-Ling
2009-03-07
Iris's response
Hi Jill,
I am glad to talk with you this morning even though the sound was not so well. But, at least, we had gotten some ideas between us. I have discussed with my principal and my dean, and hopefully we will try our best to fulfill this project. My colleague will email you my students' profiles asap, too.
Keep in touch.
Cheers,
Iris
I am glad to talk with you this morning even though the sound was not so well. But, at least, we had gotten some ideas between us. I have discussed with my principal and my dean, and hopefully we will try our best to fulfill this project. My colleague will email you my students' profiles asap, too.
Keep in touch.
Cheers,
Iris
Hello from Katikati
Hi Iris,
Lovely to chat with you both today via skype. It seems the quality of sound is not so good in a 3 way conference, but it was good with just 2 of us, so we look forward to doing it again soon and hopefully getting some students involved too. I look forward to getting the details for the 5 students so I can start getting homestay families arranged.
regards
Jill Jack
International Student manager
Katikati College
Lovely to chat with you both today via skype. It seems the quality of sound is not so good in a 3 way conference, but it was good with just 2 of us, so we look forward to doing it again soon and hopefully getting some students involved too. I look forward to getting the details for the 5 students so I can start getting homestay families arranged.
regards
Jill Jack
International Student manager
Katikati College
2009-02-25
Questionnaire and Assessments
Questionnaire and Assessments
By Iris Chiu 090224
I am currently doing a special program, ICT. For this, I need to carry out a research project which will be presented as a teaching material next time. This research questionnaire aims to focus upon important aspects of learning English in this program.
I would be extremely grateful if you agree to participate in this program, and hope we can ignite some interests to speak English. This program will put into practice for six to eight weeks; hence, I’d like to get your honest suggestions. That is, the more input you can submit, the more likely I can improve the program.
There are sixty-six teachers in my school. After the training course, fifty-eight teachers handed in this questionnaire. Eventually, I can adapt some teaching materials based upon your suggestions to set the benchmark. Our team hopefully can outline an illuminating way to enhance three levels’ lessons.
Questionnaire
1. According to the lesson that we taught in the end of last semester, please write down which sections impressed you most favorably?
(1) Wesley’s report
Over all, his report was very captivating; teachers were highly inspired. His lesson was active, communicated with teachers efficiently, and offered high-end technology on protecting the environment. In addition, the course provides teachers with many valuable insights into the relationship between man and the environment.
Comments:
(a) The words in the slide were hard to read because they were too small.
(b) It would have been helpful to have pictures included in Wesley’s slides.
(c) Nearly fifty percent of the teachers, especially the basic level teachers, asked to add some Chinese translation which would help them to catch up to speed during the class.
(2) Teaching material
In the beginning, there were some vocabulary, phrases and terminologies, so teachers were left high and dry. Also one third of the teachers found it difficult to recognize the terminology with the short time they were given.
Comments:
(a) Teachers should put some dialogue in the essay if possible. That would especially help the topic of global warming be more easily understood.
(b) On-the-job training is a good way to polish teachers’ language ability. But, it is so hard to have a routine training course with the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
(c) The length of the essays are too long to read for the hour that we had in each group.
(3) The class atmosphere (include the three levels’ teachers teaching methods and expression)
All teachers worked hard in order to scrub us eagerly for our language ability. All the teachers were willing to join the training course next time if they got adequate language support.
Comments
(a) Teachers thought the course book was too tough to read because there were some big words.
(b) Eighty percent of the teachers considered it difficult to read this essay in this period.
(c) Looking up the words in a dictionary beforehand, teachers were going to get everything ready easier.
2. Do you think it is a good way to take the handouts before the class?
Fifty percent of the teachers will prepare the course before they got the handouts. Therefore, they all gave the positive responses. But, few teachers still wondered the press of time every day. As starting to work, they will leave little time to read. They could not get much progress.
3. What was the most difficult part for you during your experience in this class?
Ninety percent of the teachers said they had not studied English for a long time. It was the hardest work that they have encountered. Many teachers, more than half, had no idea what the guide teachers were trying to express.
Comments:
Given these experiences, teachers perhaps will become more tactful during this semester.
4. What will you do for your language learning in the future?
After the stimulating class, sixty percent of the teachers dusted themselves off, picked up some books and then began to study hard. Even more exciting was that one teacher said she will make it a rule to listen to the English radio program while driving her car to school every day.
5. Some tips in learning English
(1) We can find the overdue magazines to keen to get some knowledge.
(2) Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. If you are afraid to make a mistake, then that is your biggest mistake right there. To be a kid while you learn languages, try as much as you can since the kids have no limitations on themselves. So, keep working! You can make it someday!
(3) English Village teachers are all our good friends. They will always be willing to assist us whenever we need it.
Assessments
The principal unveils plans to cooperate with English Village teachers that will make new language support for each teaching area. Our ideas are:
(1) Short term
Starting with a routine meeting on Wednesdays, we plan to teach a short English poem or an English essay to help teachers get some ideas. Teachers will get more time to read some easy essays and know some foundational vocabulary and phrases. Our team hopes to reach a deal with teachers and students to learn English so that it becomes routine work in this semester.
(2) Long term
Improved ties with vocabulary and reading essays will benefit the habits of reading English. For example, the team of ICT would like to get English Village teachers together and then guide our school teachers in each teaching area. Expectedly, our team will kick both students and teachers into high gear in learning English. We hope to not only offer some opportunities for learning, but to lay a new foundation for growth.
Conclusion
I am impressed to see that every teacher gives me so many positive feedback and constructive suggestions. On the other hand, much of my appreciation for my principal comes from having spent part of my time having her to guide me through some trifling work.
Indeed, globalization has made the distance of once remote East to Western countries become much shorter. Learning English has become an essential work for us. However, the fact is that learning English takes a bit of time for us to know the ropes.
Today I would like to suggest to all teachers that the challenges in learning English in the beginning can be difficult to overcome. We have to face it even though it will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But we know this: learning English is not an overnight job. There is no short cut in language learning. Studying hard and practicing frequently make it possible to speak English well.
By Iris Chiu 090224
I am currently doing a special program, ICT. For this, I need to carry out a research project which will be presented as a teaching material next time. This research questionnaire aims to focus upon important aspects of learning English in this program.
I would be extremely grateful if you agree to participate in this program, and hope we can ignite some interests to speak English. This program will put into practice for six to eight weeks; hence, I’d like to get your honest suggestions. That is, the more input you can submit, the more likely I can improve the program.
There are sixty-six teachers in my school. After the training course, fifty-eight teachers handed in this questionnaire. Eventually, I can adapt some teaching materials based upon your suggestions to set the benchmark. Our team hopefully can outline an illuminating way to enhance three levels’ lessons.
Questionnaire
1. According to the lesson that we taught in the end of last semester, please write down which sections impressed you most favorably?
(1) Wesley’s report
Over all, his report was very captivating; teachers were highly inspired. His lesson was active, communicated with teachers efficiently, and offered high-end technology on protecting the environment. In addition, the course provides teachers with many valuable insights into the relationship between man and the environment.
Comments:
(a) The words in the slide were hard to read because they were too small.
(b) It would have been helpful to have pictures included in Wesley’s slides.
(c) Nearly fifty percent of the teachers, especially the basic level teachers, asked to add some Chinese translation which would help them to catch up to speed during the class.
(2) Teaching material
In the beginning, there were some vocabulary, phrases and terminologies, so teachers were left high and dry. Also one third of the teachers found it difficult to recognize the terminology with the short time they were given.
Comments:
(a) Teachers should put some dialogue in the essay if possible. That would especially help the topic of global warming be more easily understood.
(b) On-the-job training is a good way to polish teachers’ language ability. But, it is so hard to have a routine training course with the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
(c) The length of the essays are too long to read for the hour that we had in each group.
(3) The class atmosphere (include the three levels’ teachers teaching methods and expression)
All teachers worked hard in order to scrub us eagerly for our language ability. All the teachers were willing to join the training course next time if they got adequate language support.
Comments
(a) Teachers thought the course book was too tough to read because there were some big words.
(b) Eighty percent of the teachers considered it difficult to read this essay in this period.
(c) Looking up the words in a dictionary beforehand, teachers were going to get everything ready easier.
2. Do you think it is a good way to take the handouts before the class?
Fifty percent of the teachers will prepare the course before they got the handouts. Therefore, they all gave the positive responses. But, few teachers still wondered the press of time every day. As starting to work, they will leave little time to read. They could not get much progress.
3. What was the most difficult part for you during your experience in this class?
Ninety percent of the teachers said they had not studied English for a long time. It was the hardest work that they have encountered. Many teachers, more than half, had no idea what the guide teachers were trying to express.
Comments:
Given these experiences, teachers perhaps will become more tactful during this semester.
4. What will you do for your language learning in the future?
After the stimulating class, sixty percent of the teachers dusted themselves off, picked up some books and then began to study hard. Even more exciting was that one teacher said she will make it a rule to listen to the English radio program while driving her car to school every day.
5. Some tips in learning English
(1) We can find the overdue magazines to keen to get some knowledge.
(2) Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. If you are afraid to make a mistake, then that is your biggest mistake right there. To be a kid while you learn languages, try as much as you can since the kids have no limitations on themselves. So, keep working! You can make it someday!
(3) English Village teachers are all our good friends. They will always be willing to assist us whenever we need it.
Assessments
The principal unveils plans to cooperate with English Village teachers that will make new language support for each teaching area. Our ideas are:
(1) Short term
Starting with a routine meeting on Wednesdays, we plan to teach a short English poem or an English essay to help teachers get some ideas. Teachers will get more time to read some easy essays and know some foundational vocabulary and phrases. Our team hopes to reach a deal with teachers and students to learn English so that it becomes routine work in this semester.
(2) Long term
Improved ties with vocabulary and reading essays will benefit the habits of reading English. For example, the team of ICT would like to get English Village teachers together and then guide our school teachers in each teaching area. Expectedly, our team will kick both students and teachers into high gear in learning English. We hope to not only offer some opportunities for learning, but to lay a new foundation for growth.
Conclusion
I am impressed to see that every teacher gives me so many positive feedback and constructive suggestions. On the other hand, much of my appreciation for my principal comes from having spent part of my time having her to guide me through some trifling work.
Indeed, globalization has made the distance of once remote East to Western countries become much shorter. Learning English has become an essential work for us. However, the fact is that learning English takes a bit of time for us to know the ropes.
Today I would like to suggest to all teachers that the challenges in learning English in the beginning can be difficult to overcome. We have to face it even though it will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But we know this: learning English is not an overnight job. There is no short cut in language learning. Studying hard and practicing frequently make it possible to speak English well.
2009-02-06
南榮國中 紐西蘭遊學十四天團 景點介紹
南榮國中 紐西蘭遊學十四天團 景點介紹
馬術體驗課程
能在大草原縱馬奔馳，一直是很多人的夢想，尤其在紐西蘭這片綠色的大地。 經過洋人馬術老師（Jane）和帶團老師的指點，學員們輕鬆地學會上基本的騎術，但這只是開始，老師們會帶所有人策馬入林，循著綠色坡道直上山巔，讓學員跨在高大的駿馬上，肆意地瀏覽這片綠色大地及南太平洋的海景，這是一輩子都會記住的一刻，也是在夢中的一刻
位於紐西蘭北島豐富灣區(Bay of Plenty)的羅托魯阿地區有大大小小共14個湖泊，羅托魯阿湖雖是此區第一大湖，但Rotorua原本是第二座湖的意思。1350年左右發現者Ihenga乘著Te Arawa獨木舟來到紐西蘭，從岸邊前往內陸，遇上的第一個湖為Rotoiti湖，繼續前行後所碰到的第二個湖即羅托魯阿湖。
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway沿著奧利穆利河而下
，經過岩石和圓石，到達卡朗格哈克峽谷。金礦遺址和自然風光使得它成為一個令人難忘的步行道。步行道的一部分通過峽谷河岸下的舊鐵路線建立。它橫跨三座橋樑，包括一個穿越1100米隧道的2公里長的環路。此鐵路線在1979年就關閉了，遊客可以盡情地去感受這段黃金開採的歷史。當你漫步在這優美的環境中時，昔日的一切都縈繞著你。卡朗格哈克步行道全長7公里，歷時大約兩小時。其中的45分鐘是花在環路上。皇家電車軌道和視窗步行道直接通往行人通道。設在舊鐵路上的懷基諾的遊客中心專門為遊客提供遊覽指南。
獨樹山(One Tree Hill)
位於市北的肯威爾公園（Cornwall Park），占地120公頃，高183公尺，因山頂只有一棵松樹而得名。山下有綠蔭蔭的草地，成群的綿羊，是體驗奧克蘭鄉村風情的好地方。 這裏古時曾是毛利人的居住地，現在還可以看到大面積的17至18世紀毛利人城市遺跡以及毛利人建的碉堡。山頂上還有奧克蘭城市創立者（奧克蘭之父）——約翰羅根堪培爾（John Logan Campbell）爵士紀念碑。
馬術體驗課程
能在大草原縱馬奔馳，一直是很多人的夢想，尤其在紐西蘭這片綠色的大地。 經過洋人馬術老師（Jane）和帶團老師的指點，學員們輕鬆地學會上基本的騎術，但這只是開始，老師們會帶所有人策馬入林，循著綠色坡道直上山巔，讓學員跨在高大的駿馬上，肆意地瀏覽這片綠色大地及南太平洋的海景，這是一輩子都會記住的一刻，也是在夢中的一刻
羅托魯阿區域 
羅托魯阿
一到羅托魯阿立刻就能聞到它的特別. 空氣中迷漫著濃郁的硫磺味, 是著名的地熱區. 有間歇泉、冒泡的泥沼和溫泉, 矽化台地自然呈現出有如萬花筒的顏色. 羅托魯阿是紐西蘭毛利文化的中心地帶, 遊客可在這裡體驗到溫馨的毛利精神. 雖然毛利人口主要份佈於都會地區, 羅托魯阿區內仍有35座「瑪雷」(毛利大會堂). 您還可能有幸進入瑪雷裡作客人- 絕對是個令人難忘的體驗.
羅托魯阿
一到羅托魯阿立刻就能聞到它的特別. 空氣中迷漫著濃郁的硫磺味, 是著名的地熱區. 有間歇泉、冒泡的泥沼和溫泉, 矽化台地自然呈現出有如萬花筒的顏色. 羅托魯阿是紐西蘭毛利文化的中心地帶, 遊客可在這裡體驗到溫馨的毛利精神. 雖然毛利人口主要份佈於都會地區, 羅托魯阿區內仍有35座「瑪雷」(毛利大會堂). 您還可能有幸進入瑪雷裡作客人- 絕對是個令人難忘的體驗.
"愛歌頓" 休閒農莊綿羊表演秀 
每日三場精彩繽紛的呈現綿羊表演秀。表演由一位技術嫺熟的剪羊毛高手主持，搭配有現場同步中文解說。 十九隻冠軍級綿羊依次登臺。主持人將分別介紹這些世界優良品種的綿羊的特色，並當場示範剪羊毛及綿羊拍賣。 牧羊犬 “精靈眼” 和 “亨得威” 的精彩表演加上幽默的解說詞令人捧腹大笑。 我們還會邀請幸運觀眾上臺親手擠牛奶和進行餵小羊喝羊奶競賽，把整個表演推上高潮。 “愛歌頓” 休閒農莊綿羊表演秀寓教娛樂，令觀眾感到既高興又輕鬆。
每日三場精彩繽紛的呈現綿羊表演秀。表演由一位技術嫺熟的剪羊毛高手主持，搭配有現場同步中文解說。 十九隻冠軍級綿羊依次登臺。主持人將分別介紹這些世界優良品種的綿羊的特色，並當場示範剪羊毛及綿羊拍賣。 牧羊犬 “精靈眼” 和 “亨得威” 的精彩表演加上幽默的解說詞令人捧腹大笑。 我們還會邀請幸運觀眾上臺親手擠牛奶和進行餵小羊喝羊奶競賽，把整個表演推上高潮。 “愛歌頓” 休閒農莊綿羊表演秀寓教娛樂，令觀眾感到既高興又輕鬆。
Skyline Skyriders
空中纜車是羅吐魯阿一個相當有名的景點,無論年紀,天氣如何,都可以去Skyline體驗一番. 搭乘纜車上到山頂, 俯視整個城市與羅吐魯阿湖(Lake Rotorua),相信你會對羅吐魯阿有一番全新不同的感受.
空中纜車總長900公尺, 垂直高度為178.5公尺, 每一個纜車可以搭載4個乘客,而整個纜車系統每小時可以運輸500人上到山頂. 不管是白天還是晚上你都可以利用空中纜車上山,親身體驗居高臨下的壯麗景緻.
空中纜車是羅吐魯阿一個相當有名的景點,無論年紀,天氣如何,都可以去Skyline體驗一番. 搭乘纜車上到山頂, 俯視整個城市與羅吐魯阿湖(Lake Rotorua),相信你會對羅吐魯阿有一番全新不同的感受.
空中纜車總長900公尺, 垂直高度為178.5公尺, 每一個纜車可以搭載4個乘客,而整個纜車系統每小時可以運輸500人上到山頂. 不管是白天還是晚上你都可以利用空中纜車上山,親身體驗居高臨下的壯麗景緻.
Luge
這是在羅吐魯阿才玩得到的特殊活動喔.
駕駛著3個輪子的小型滑板車, 一路沿著彎曲的斜坡往下衝刺,黃昏時還可以欣賞美麗的夕陽呢! 小型滑板車有獨特的煞車與操控系統, 讓你可以很輕易的駕駛, 讓您樂而忘返!
整個路程總長為5公里, 提供三種不同的路線已經有超過400萬人體驗過這項刺激的活動. 只要你年滿6歲都可以來玩, 白天與晚上均有開放喔!
這是在羅吐魯阿才玩得到的特殊活動喔.
駕駛著3個輪子的小型滑板車, 一路沿著彎曲的斜坡往下衝刺,黃昏時還可以欣賞美麗的夕陽呢! 小型滑板車有獨特的煞車與操控系統, 讓你可以很輕易的駕駛, 讓您樂而忘返!整個路程總長為5公里, 提供三種不同的路線已經有超過400萬人體驗過這項刺激的活動. 只要你年滿6歲都可以來玩, 白天與晚上均有開放喔!
市府公園十八世紀都鐸王朝的建築，內有一處冒煙的湧泉….早期英國人在此興建BATH ROOM…戰時為軍醫院的療養院所….現
在是羅托魯瓦博物館及美術館….博物館地下一樓仍保留著以前水療浴間的管路.設備。
目前已成為羅托魯哇的經典照片之一，不管是遊學生或旅客，來到羅托魯哇不免要來這，以這美麗的建築為背景，作出各種優雅動作成影，嚐嚐早期紳士淑女優閒生活的品味。
在是羅托魯瓦博物館及美術館….博物館地下一樓仍保留著以前水療浴間的管路.設備。目前已成為羅托魯哇的經典照片之一，不管是遊學生或旅客，來到羅托魯哇不免要來這，以這美麗的建築為背景，作出各種優雅動作成影，嚐嚐早期紳士淑女優閒生活的品味。
The Redwoods (Te Whakarewarewa) 紅木森林 1901 
年，新西蘭人在這個紅森林裏面種植了170多種不同的樹木，希望能夠驗證出哪里種樹能夠最適應新西蘭，尤其是羅托魯阿這個地熱資源豐富的地區。在這170多種樹中，有三分之一的種類存活下來。現在，紅木森林也是人們散步，或者是進行山地自行車鍛煉的好地方...
年，新西蘭人在這個紅森林裏面種植了170多種不同的樹木，希望能夠驗證出哪里種樹能夠最適應新西蘭，尤其是羅托魯阿這個地熱資源豐富的地區。在這170多種樹中，有三分之一的種類存活下來。現在，紅木森林也是人們散步，或者是進行山地自行車鍛煉的好地方... 
位於紐西蘭北島豐富灣區(Bay of Plenty)的羅托魯阿地區有大大小小共14個湖泊，羅托魯阿湖雖是此區第一大湖，但Rotorua原本是第二座湖的意思。1350年左右發現者Ihenga乘著Te Arawa獨木舟來到紐西蘭，從岸邊前往內陸，遇上的第一個湖為Rotoiti湖，繼續前行後所碰到的第二個湖即羅托魯阿湖。Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway沿著奧利穆利河而下
，經過岩石和圓石，到達卡朗格哈克峽谷。金礦遺址和自然風光使得它成為一個令人難忘的步行道。步行道的一部分通過峽谷河岸下的舊鐵路線建立。它橫跨三座橋樑，包括一個穿越1100米隧道的2公里長的環路。此鐵路線在1979年就關閉了，遊客可以盡情地去感受這段黃金開採的歷史。當你漫步在這優美的環境中時，昔日的一切都縈繞著你。卡朗格哈克步行道全長7公里，歷時大約兩小時。其中的45分鐘是花在環路上。皇家電車軌道和視窗步行道直接通往行人通道。設在舊鐵路上的懷基諾的遊客中心專門為遊客提供遊覽指南。
華喜鎮(Waihi)有新西蘭含量最高的金礦。瑪撒礦(Martha Mine)從1878年開始開採，到現在每週仍能開採出價值百萬美元的金銀。採礦公司每天按時引導旅遊者參觀露天採礦區。在懷赫和懷基諾 (Waikino)之間有一條古老的鐵路，在那裏可以發現早期金礦的遺址。在小鎮，你會注意到一些有趣的古建築。華喜鎮有值得驕傲的歷史，開闢了突出特色景點的歷史遺跡線路。鎮中心近期越來越活絡，開設了不少的咖啡館。
奧克蘭 
位於新西蘭北島，是個依海而建的優美城市，地形狹長，是新西蘭第一大城市。自1840年起，奧克蘭做過25年的首都，後來殖民政府才將政權中心移至惠靈頓。奧克蘭的地形非常適合帆船運動，城中居民多擁有私人船隻，所以又有"風帆之都"的美譽。奧克蘭市新西蘭國際文化的薈萃地，走在街上可以看到極富殖民地色彩的十九世紀建築物。對歷史文化感興趣的遊客，可以前往奧克蘭博物館參觀毛利族及波利尼西亞的歷史遺跡及資料，如毛利族雕刻及古老的用具等，也可以到奧克蘭城市藝術畫廊，參觀歐州文藝復興時期的珍藏。
位於新西蘭北島，是個依海而建的優美城市，地形狹長，是新西蘭第一大城市。自1840年起，奧克蘭做過25年的首都，後來殖民政府才將政權中心移至惠靈頓。奧克蘭的地形非常適合帆船運動，城中居民多擁有私人船隻，所以又有"風帆之都"的美譽。奧克蘭市新西蘭國際文化的薈萃地，走在街上可以看到極富殖民地色彩的十九世紀建築物。對歷史文化感興趣的遊客，可以前往奧克蘭博物館參觀毛利族及波利尼西亞的歷史遺跡及資料，如毛利族雕刻及古老的用具等，也可以到奧克蘭城市藝術畫廊，參觀歐州文藝復興時期的珍藏。
獨樹山(One Tree Hill)
位於市北的肯威爾公園（Cornwall Park），占地120公頃，高183公尺，因山頂只有一棵松樹而得名。山下有綠蔭蔭的草地，成群的綿羊，是體驗奧克蘭鄉村風情的好地方。 這裏古時曾是毛利人的居住地，現在還可以看到大面積的17至18世紀毛利人城市遺跡以及毛利人建的碉堡。山頂上還有奧克蘭城市創立者（奧克蘭之父）——約翰羅根堪培爾（John Logan Campbell）爵士紀念碑。
女王大街Queen Street 
女王大街是奧克蘭傳統的主要街道或“黃金地段”，是奧克蘭最著名的、最古老的和最繁華的街道，它彙集了市內所有購物商店及大型百貨公司。這裏的商品，琳琅滿目，令人目不暇接。禮品商店和羊毛製品店出售手工羊毛袍、毛利族人雕刻品、翡翠、飾品、貝殼首飾、由美洲負鼠皮製成的皮衣以及羊毛汽車座套。除了購物，這裏也是品味奧克蘭的現代與古典交相輝映的最佳選擇
天空之城
位於紐西蘭第一大城-奧克蘭328公尺高聳入天的天空塔是南半球最高的建築物,並且天空塔也是全世界第12高的建築物,比巴黎的艾菲爾鐵塔及雪梨的AMP塔還高.試著想像天空塔的高度,有如37輛巴士接連在一起的長度.天空塔的重量也是相當驚人的,2千1百萬公斤,相當於6千頭大象的重量. 天空塔的建材上以一萬五千立方公尺的混凝土及兩千噸的強力鋼筋, 天空塔是費時兩年九個月的時間建造完成.
紐西蘭地理概況
位置位於南太平洋的紐西蘭，由2個主要島嶼北島和南島所組成，總面積266,171平方公里，和澳洲相距1,600公里。有趣的是，紐西蘭土地是台灣的7倍大，但人口卻只有台灣的1/7。
地形特徵因地理位置的關係，位於南太平洋的紐西蘭，是每年全球首先迎接新年，同時也是最後一個送走舊年的國家。每年紐西蘭人都會精確計算出第一道曙光出現的時間及地點。 每年的世界的第一道曙光於夏令時間（每年10月的第1個週日到隔年3月的第3個週日）的1月1日早上5點多照射到北島東岸的希古朗基地（Hikurangi）山，而太陽將在數分鐘後於附近的吉斯本（Gisborne）升起。吉斯本以其溫暖的氣候、肥沃的土壤及佔地廣大的葡萄園聞名，此地同時也是毛利人聚集之地。
3.熱門城市或區域：
＊北部地區(Northland Region)：人口14.5萬。紐西蘭的〝世外桃源〞：從叢林覆蓋的半島到恍如與世隔般的馬爾堡海灣；從趣味盎然的垂釣到暢心的海上航行。當地的主要工業有造船和林業。
＊奧克蘭區(Auckland Region)：人口125萬。紐西蘭最大的城市奧克蘭市即位於該地區。奧克蘭市是進入紐西蘭的主要門戶，社交活動豐富、金融、製造業、精緻農業和釀酒業發達。奧克蘭位於紐西蘭北島的西北岸, 為全紐西蘭的工商業中心和第一大城, 也是往來世界各國的大門。
＊懷卡多區(Waikato Region)：人口37.3萬。典型的紐西蘭乳品區，綠油油的草原連綿起伏。懷卡多還是純種馬培育中心，並是迅速發展中之科技重地。羅吐魯阿是紐西蘭毛利文化的中心地帶, 遊客可在這裡體驗到溫馨的毛利精神.陶波湖是全紐西蘭最大的湖泊, 面積有616平方公里, 將近新加坡一樣大.陶波湖的自然景觀與熱力四射的戶外活動, 是紐西蘭北島觀光業的票房保證.＊豐盛灣區(Bay of Plenty Region)：人口25萬。紐西蘭奇異果之鄉。以地熱和火山活動景觀著稱的旅遊勝地羅托魯阿，和毗鄰的陶波湖，也都在此區，是紐西蘭主要的木製品、造紙和紙漿重地。＊塔拉納基區(Taranaki Region)：人口10.5萬。屬能源區，並擁有一些紐西蘭最佳草原。石油、天然氣和人造燃料的生產與乳品工業相輔相成。
＊瑪納瓦圖旺格努伊區(Manawatu-Wanganui Region)：人口22.7萬。位於該地區的北帕默斯頓是一個大學城，以農業和有關的研究為重點。主要工業有製造業、羊毛產品和紡織工業。＊吉斯本區(Gisborne Region)：人口4.5萬。紐西蘭最大的水果種植區和產酒區之一。溫暖乾燥的東海角地區是釣魚、野營和汎舟的〝天堂〞。＊霍克灣區(Hawke’s Bay Region)：人口14.8萬。地處山區，牧草豐盛，是主要產羊區，也盛產水果，另有釀酒、林業、肉類和羊毛加工等相關的工業。＊威靈頓區(Wellington Region)：人口44.5萬。威靈頓市為首都，政府所在地及外交中心，企業總部多設於此，商業及金融活動活絡。此區有製造業、工程及園藝。 威靈頓是紐西蘭的首都, 也是文化中心, 以英國公爵的名字而命名.＊納爾遜區／馬爾堡區／塔斯曼區(Nelson Region; Marlborough Region; Tasman Region)：人口12.8萬。為重要的糧食產地和釀酒中心。溫暖平穩的氣候使當地盛產蔬果。該地區毗鄰威靈頓，生活方式輕鬆自如。漁業及林木業發達。＊西海岸地區(West Coast Region)：人口3.1萬。地勢崎嶇險峻，景色壯觀獨特，被稱為浪漫的紐西蘭西部原野。森林、山脈和海岸構成了一幅無比壯麗的天然山水畫，是紐西蘭的旅遊勝地。主要工業有採金、採煤、捕魚和林業。這個西岸地區有好幾條世界聞名的冰河, 其中最大的一條就是塔斯曼冰河. 另外弗朗茲約瑟夫冰河(Franz Josef)和福克斯冰河(Fox)也是相當著名的冰河, 被列為世界的遺跡之一. ＊坎特伯里區(Canterbury Region)：人口50.4萬。紐西蘭最〝英國化〞的地區。坎特伯里平原的地勢平坦，土壤肥沃，以農業及精緻農產品著稱。基督城是大學城及軟體和生物科技學發展的先導。基督城約在150年前開始建立, 人口約33萬, 城市中到處都是規劃整齊的花園, 是有名的花園城市, 另外英國人來此, 也以「英國之外，最像英國的城市」給了基督城一個嶄新的定義. 這裡也是進入南極的人所必經的門戶.＊奧塔哥區(Otago Region)：人口19.1萬。該地區最早的移民來自蘇格蘭。奧塔哥大學的醫學院在紐西蘭首屈一指。皇后城是著名的國際旅遊中心，並以滑雪(由直升飛機送上雪山)、垂釣、觀光、乘坐噴氣艇、空中彈跳及打高爾夫球等旅遊活動著稱。＊南部地區(Southland Region)：人口9.3萬。該地區擁有包括舉世聞名的〝米佛峽灣〞在內的眾多峽灣，景緻十分壯麗。布拉夫盛產的牡蠣是最搶手的紐西蘭美味海產。當地農業和捕魚業發達，還有一座巨型煉鋁廠。
紐西蘭的文化
紐西蘭有著獨特又活潑的文化。毛利原住民的文化影響了紐西蘭各個方面, 像語言、藝術, 甚至是腔調。紐西蘭地處南太平洋, 人民愛好戶外活動、運動和藝術, 使得紐西蘭人和文化獨步世界。
原住民文化
毛利人是奧特亞羅瓦(紐西蘭)的原住民, 於一千多年前最早乘威卡胡羅亞(遠航獨木舟)自他們家鄉哈瓦基出航登陸紐西蘭。如今, 毛利人佔總人口的百分之十四。他們的語言與文化對紐西蘭生活的各個方面造成重大的影響。
豐富與多元
毛利文化是十分豐富與多元的文化, 包括傳統與現代的藝術品。傳統藝術品如雕刻、編織、卡帕哈卡(團體表演)、懷科雷羅(裝飾)與摩科(刺青), 流傳於整個紐西蘭。藝師延續提普那(祖先)的足跡, 模彷數百年來的技術, 也發展出令人激賞的新技藝和形式。現代的毛利文化還包括藝術、電影、電視、詩詞、劇場與嘻哈樂。
泰里歐毛利－毛利語
來到紐西蘭的遊客立刻就會注意到許多地名來自於毛利語。遊客首先會被一些不知如何發音的拼法搞胡塗。事實上, 毛利語很有邏輯, 發音方式很規則, 這點與英語不同那樣幾無規則可循。
要如何唸出Onehunga, Whangamomona, Kahikatea和 Nguru?
毛利語包括五個母音:
a、e、i、o、u (a音如car裡的a、e音如egg裡的e、i音如tee裡的ee、u音如to裡的o)。毛利語有八個子音與英語相同－h、k、m、n、p、r、t和w。還有兩個與英語不同的子音－wh和ng。許多毛利人會把wh唸得像英語的f。而ng的音與英語song裡的ng發音類似, 不過毛利語把這個子音放在字首。
Kia ora = 你好!
遊客只要用這句問候語向紐西蘭人打招呼, 無論是毛利人還是白人, 都會愉快地回應。
Kia ora — 你好Kia ora tatou — 大家好Tena koe — 向你問好(對一個人說) Tena koutou — 向你們問好 Haere mai — 歡迎
Kei te pehea koe? — 最近可好? Kei te pai — 不錯Tino pai — 非常好Haere ra — 再見
Ka kite ano — 下次再會(再見)Hei konei ra — 再會
紐西蘭－結合了多重文化影響
藝術國度紐西蘭
無論您喜歡的是毛利雕刻還是抽象畫, 您都會發現紐西蘭有極多藝術品。傳統毛利藝術如雕刻和編織都十分具活力和美觀。您會發現全國各地都有頂級的博物館、商店和會堂(毛利人聚會所)。
奇異風格－展現國家認同
什麼是「Kiwi」?
要瞭解「奇異風格」(Kiwiana)之前, 首先要知道kiwi真的意思是什麼。Kiwi即奇異鳥, 一種不會飛的原生鳥類, 於夜間活動, 也是紐西蘭的國鳥。它有長長的喙, 尖端有鼻孔, 夜晚時出沒, 在地上啄食小蟲。不過多年來, 紐西蘭人也被稱為「Kiwi」。有「kiwi」式的幽默、「kiwi」自己動手作的態度, 而「奇異風格」指的是所有形成紐西蘭風格感的事物。不要被下面的說明搞混了: 奇異果(kiwifruit)在歐洲和美國也常被稱為「kiwi」, 而風行世界的「Kiwi」牌鞋油實際上卻是澳洲人所發明的!
奇異果
奇異果常被簡稱為「kiwi」, 最早源自中國, 但現在遍植於紐西蘭各地。紐西蘭人原來叫它「中國醋栗」(Chinese Gooseberry), 但是當紐西蘭人決定出口這種水果時, 決定給它換一個較響亮的名字。於是它更名為「奇異果」, 因為可以把這種水果和紐西蘭聯想在一起。這個決定十分適切, 紐西蘭在全世界奇異果大流行的時候大量出口奇異果。如今, 雖然全世界都有生產奇異果, 但您還是可以分得出哪些是來自紐西蘭, 因為它的品牌名為「佳沛金」(Zespri)。
鳥兒與「嗡嗡蜂」(Buzzy Bees)
「嗡嗡蜂」- 不是真的蜜蜂, 而是玩具 – 可能是最著名的「奇異風格」物品。但「嗡嗡蜂」吸引紐西蘭人的並非它鮮紅和黃色的外觀, 因為紐西蘭比較常用綠色和棕色等灌木的顏色。只要你拖拉這個玩具, 「嗡嗡蜂」的翅膀就會轉動, 發出奇妙而響亮的喀嗒聲。
天空之城
位於紐西蘭第一大城-奧克蘭328公尺高聳入天的天空塔是南半球最高的建築物,並且天空塔也是全世界第12高的建築物,比巴黎的艾菲爾鐵塔及雪梨的AMP塔還高.試著想像天空塔的高度,有如37輛巴士接連在一起的長度.天空塔的重量也是相當驚人的,2千1百萬公斤,相當於6千頭大象的重量. 天空塔的建材上以一萬五千立方公尺的混凝土及兩千噸的強力鋼筋, 天空塔是費時兩年九個月的時間建造完成.
紐西蘭地理概況
位置位於南太平洋的紐西蘭，由2個主要島嶼北島和南島所組成，總面積266,171平方公里，和澳洲相距1,600公里。有趣的是，紐西蘭土地是台灣的7倍大，但人口卻只有台灣的1/7。
地形特徵因地理位置的關係，位於南太平洋的紐西蘭，是每年全球首先迎接新年，同時也是最後一個送走舊年的國家。每年紐西蘭人都會精確計算出第一道曙光出現的時間及地點。 每年的世界的第一道曙光於夏令時間（每年10月的第1個週日到隔年3月的第3個週日）的1月1日早上5點多照射到北島東岸的希古朗基地（Hikurangi）山，而太陽將在數分鐘後於附近的吉斯本（Gisborne）升起。吉斯本以其溫暖的氣候、肥沃的土壤及佔地廣大的葡萄園聞名，此地同時也是毛利人聚集之地。
3.熱門城市或區域：
＊北部地區(Northland Region)：人口14.5萬。紐西蘭的〝世外桃源〞：從叢林覆蓋的半島到恍如與世隔般的馬爾堡海灣；從趣味盎然的垂釣到暢心的海上航行。當地的主要工業有造船和林業。
＊奧克蘭區(Auckland Region)：人口125萬。紐西蘭最大的城市奧克蘭市即位於該地區。奧克蘭市是進入紐西蘭的主要門戶，社交活動豐富、金融、製造業、精緻農業和釀酒業發達。奧克蘭位於紐西蘭北島的西北岸, 為全紐西蘭的工商業中心和第一大城, 也是往來世界各國的大門。
＊懷卡多區(Waikato Region)：人口37.3萬。典型的紐西蘭乳品區，綠油油的草原連綿起伏。懷卡多還是純種馬培育中心，並是迅速發展中之科技重地。羅吐魯阿是紐西蘭毛利文化的中心地帶, 遊客可在這裡體驗到溫馨的毛利精神.陶波湖是全紐西蘭最大的湖泊, 面積有616平方公里, 將近新加坡一樣大.陶波湖的自然景觀與熱力四射的戶外活動, 是紐西蘭北島觀光業的票房保證.＊豐盛灣區(Bay of Plenty Region)：人口25萬。紐西蘭奇異果之鄉。以地熱和火山活動景觀著稱的旅遊勝地羅托魯阿，和毗鄰的陶波湖，也都在此區，是紐西蘭主要的木製品、造紙和紙漿重地。＊塔拉納基區(Taranaki Region)：人口10.5萬。屬能源區，並擁有一些紐西蘭最佳草原。石油、天然氣和人造燃料的生產與乳品工業相輔相成。
＊瑪納瓦圖旺格努伊區(Manawatu-Wanganui Region)：人口22.7萬。位於該地區的北帕默斯頓是一個大學城，以農業和有關的研究為重點。主要工業有製造業、羊毛產品和紡織工業。＊吉斯本區(Gisborne Region)：人口4.5萬。紐西蘭最大的水果種植區和產酒區之一。溫暖乾燥的東海角地區是釣魚、野營和汎舟的〝天堂〞。＊霍克灣區(Hawke’s Bay Region)：人口14.8萬。地處山區，牧草豐盛，是主要產羊區，也盛產水果，另有釀酒、林業、肉類和羊毛加工等相關的工業。＊威靈頓區(Wellington Region)：人口44.5萬。威靈頓市為首都，政府所在地及外交中心，企業總部多設於此，商業及金融活動活絡。此區有製造業、工程及園藝。 威靈頓是紐西蘭的首都, 也是文化中心, 以英國公爵的名字而命名.＊納爾遜區／馬爾堡區／塔斯曼區(Nelson Region; Marlborough Region; Tasman Region)：人口12.8萬。為重要的糧食產地和釀酒中心。溫暖平穩的氣候使當地盛產蔬果。該地區毗鄰威靈頓，生活方式輕鬆自如。漁業及林木業發達。＊西海岸地區(West Coast Region)：人口3.1萬。地勢崎嶇險峻，景色壯觀獨特，被稱為浪漫的紐西蘭西部原野。森林、山脈和海岸構成了一幅無比壯麗的天然山水畫，是紐西蘭的旅遊勝地。主要工業有採金、採煤、捕魚和林業。這個西岸地區有好幾條世界聞名的冰河, 其中最大的一條就是塔斯曼冰河. 另外弗朗茲約瑟夫冰河(Franz Josef)和福克斯冰河(Fox)也是相當著名的冰河, 被列為世界的遺跡之一. ＊坎特伯里區(Canterbury Region)：人口50.4萬。紐西蘭最〝英國化〞的地區。坎特伯里平原的地勢平坦，土壤肥沃，以農業及精緻農產品著稱。基督城是大學城及軟體和生物科技學發展的先導。基督城約在150年前開始建立, 人口約33萬, 城市中到處都是規劃整齊的花園, 是有名的花園城市, 另外英國人來此, 也以「英國之外，最像英國的城市」給了基督城一個嶄新的定義. 這裡也是進入南極的人所必經的門戶.＊奧塔哥區(Otago Region)：人口19.1萬。該地區最早的移民來自蘇格蘭。奧塔哥大學的醫學院在紐西蘭首屈一指。皇后城是著名的國際旅遊中心，並以滑雪(由直升飛機送上雪山)、垂釣、觀光、乘坐噴氣艇、空中彈跳及打高爾夫球等旅遊活動著稱。＊南部地區(Southland Region)：人口9.3萬。該地區擁有包括舉世聞名的〝米佛峽灣〞在內的眾多峽灣，景緻十分壯麗。布拉夫盛產的牡蠣是最搶手的紐西蘭美味海產。當地農業和捕魚業發達，還有一座巨型煉鋁廠。
紐西蘭的文化
紐西蘭有著獨特又活潑的文化。毛利原住民的文化影響了紐西蘭各個方面, 像語言、藝術, 甚至是腔調。紐西蘭地處南太平洋, 人民愛好戶外活動、運動和藝術, 使得紐西蘭人和文化獨步世界。
原住民文化
毛利人是奧特亞羅瓦(紐西蘭)的原住民, 於一千多年前最早乘威卡胡羅亞(遠航獨木舟)自他們家鄉哈瓦基出航登陸紐西蘭。如今, 毛利人佔總人口的百分之十四。他們的語言與文化對紐西蘭生活的各個方面造成重大的影響。
豐富與多元
毛利文化是十分豐富與多元的文化, 包括傳統與現代的藝術品。傳統藝術品如雕刻、編織、卡帕哈卡(團體表演)、懷科雷羅(裝飾)與摩科(刺青), 流傳於整個紐西蘭。藝師延續提普那(祖先)的足跡, 模彷數百年來的技術, 也發展出令人激賞的新技藝和形式。現代的毛利文化還包括藝術、電影、電視、詩詞、劇場與嘻哈樂。
泰里歐毛利－毛利語
來到紐西蘭的遊客立刻就會注意到許多地名來自於毛利語。遊客首先會被一些不知如何發音的拼法搞胡塗。事實上, 毛利語很有邏輯, 發音方式很規則, 這點與英語不同那樣幾無規則可循。
要如何唸出Onehunga, Whangamomona, Kahikatea和 Nguru?
毛利語包括五個母音:
a、e、i、o、u (a音如car裡的a、e音如egg裡的e、i音如tee裡的ee、u音如to裡的o)。毛利語有八個子音與英語相同－h、k、m、n、p、r、t和w。還有兩個與英語不同的子音－wh和ng。許多毛利人會把wh唸得像英語的f。而ng的音與英語song裡的ng發音類似, 不過毛利語把這個子音放在字首。
Kia ora = 你好!
遊客只要用這句問候語向紐西蘭人打招呼, 無論是毛利人還是白人, 都會愉快地回應。
Kia ora — 你好Kia ora tatou — 大家好Tena koe — 向你問好(對一個人說) Tena koutou — 向你們問好 Haere mai — 歡迎
Kei te pehea koe? — 最近可好? Kei te pai — 不錯Tino pai — 非常好Haere ra — 再見
Ka kite ano — 下次再會(再見)Hei konei ra — 再會
紐西蘭－結合了多重文化影響
藝術國度紐西蘭
無論您喜歡的是毛利雕刻還是抽象畫, 您都會發現紐西蘭有極多藝術品。傳統毛利藝術如雕刻和編織都十分具活力和美觀。您會發現全國各地都有頂級的博物館、商店和會堂(毛利人聚會所)。
奇異風格－展現國家認同
什麼是「Kiwi」?
要瞭解「奇異風格」(Kiwiana)之前, 首先要知道kiwi真的意思是什麼。Kiwi即奇異鳥, 一種不會飛的原生鳥類, 於夜間活動, 也是紐西蘭的國鳥。它有長長的喙, 尖端有鼻孔, 夜晚時出沒, 在地上啄食小蟲。不過多年來, 紐西蘭人也被稱為「Kiwi」。有「kiwi」式的幽默、「kiwi」自己動手作的態度, 而「奇異風格」指的是所有形成紐西蘭風格感的事物。不要被下面的說明搞混了: 奇異果(kiwifruit)在歐洲和美國也常被稱為「kiwi」, 而風行世界的「Kiwi」牌鞋油實際上卻是澳洲人所發明的!
奇異果
奇異果常被簡稱為「kiwi」, 最早源自中國, 但現在遍植於紐西蘭各地。紐西蘭人原來叫它「中國醋栗」(Chinese Gooseberry), 但是當紐西蘭人決定出口這種水果時, 決定給它換一個較響亮的名字。於是它更名為「奇異果」, 因為可以把這種水果和紐西蘭聯想在一起。這個決定十分適切, 紐西蘭在全世界奇異果大流行的時候大量出口奇異果。如今, 雖然全世界都有生產奇異果, 但您還是可以分得出哪些是來自紐西蘭, 因為它的品牌名為「佳沛金」(Zespri)。
鳥兒與「嗡嗡蜂」(Buzzy Bees)
「嗡嗡蜂」- 不是真的蜜蜂, 而是玩具 – 可能是最著名的「奇異風格」物品。但「嗡嗡蜂」吸引紐西蘭人的並非它鮮紅和黃色的外觀, 因為紐西蘭比較常用綠色和棕色等灌木的顏色。只要你拖拉這個玩具, 「嗡嗡蜂」的翅膀就會轉動, 發出奇妙而響亮的喀嗒聲。
2009-02-02
Self Introduction of 809 class.
809 is a marching band class. There are 25 male students and 25 female students. We have happy and funny atmosphere in our class, and everybody have the kinds of gifts . In fact, we don’t like to study, but we must study hard now for the future. Most of us like music very much, and learn it in childhood. Not of us know every musical instrument in the marching band; we start to learn new musical instruments when we go into Nan-Jung high school. We gain a lot of valuable experience by means of strict training everyday.
2009-01-05
A snapshot of Australia
By Chen Xin Chi, translated by Iris Chiu
It’s truly incredible that I went abroad to Australia on the afternoon of August 7th, 2007. Fearfulness and excitement had stalked me at the airport. But, finally, after flying 12 hrs, the airplane landed in Australia. Glancing at the surroundings, I found many differences between Taiwan and Australia. For example, the bus driver looked neat and trim, and was very kind to carry the heavy luggage for me. The houses were big and glorious and the air was also very fresh.
The University of Queensland was the first place we wanted to visit. On the way to the university, there were two rows of trees, just like in the fairy tales; and the houses were so splendid that I was perfectly enchanted. The university displayed old European architecture and grass as smooth as cushions filled the campus. I was sitting on the grass, eating my lunch, smelling the fresh air, and feeling like a bird in fight.
Next, I went to a supermarket. This was the first time that I used English to buy something. I was very embarrassed because I accidentally spoke to the clerk in Chinese! After shopping, I went back to my hotel, taking a shower and lying lazily on the balcony. I felt I was in the lap of luxury. From my vista balcony, I could see many shoals in the sea. Pelicans were flying casually all over the place. My accommodation was very cozy; I slept like a log after a big meal.
The next morning, I attended a class which was about basic manners and how to introduce myself to others. After the lecture, my friends and I went shopping at the biggest supermarket on the Sunshine Coast, but I did not buy anything since I could not afford it.
On the third day I had to go to live with my host family, the Homes. I was a shy girl who was visibly uncomfortable with other people. Separated from my friends and teachers in Taiwan, I trembled, felt my heart pounding, and had butterflies in my stomach. In the beginning, I must admit that I felt ill at ease and nervous, so I did not understand what they were talking about. But, gradually, we began to get to know each other, and I felt they were a friendly and loving family.
Mrs. Home was a babysitter. She took care of a couple of kids in the day time. I was amazed at what I saw in this Australian family; for example, many dolls were on the bed, and it had a beautiful canopy over it. The courses were finished at three every day, so Mrs. Home took us to the sports field to see a great basketball game. Her son also played basketball there. The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Home took me to the dance class. Her daughter was good at dancing, especially to rock music. She taught me how to dance and then we danced together happily.
Later, I joined a wonderful dance class and learned to dance in public. There were many international students there. At first, everyone was so shy that no one wanted to dance. But, a few minutes later, everyone cheered up such a rapturous atmosphere. We danced, we laughed and we almost forgot ourselves.
One afternoon, Mrs. Home asked us to go to their strawberry garden. I took some, but I still thought the strawberries in Taiwan were the best in the world.
I had so many unprecedented experiences there. One was the chance to communicate with international students. It was a fresh experience because I had to talk to them in English. Another was that we got to attend different classes during this week. The teachers and teaching methods in class were all different, so I could practice my listening. Another experience was demonstrating for the class, how to communicate with others and how to express myself in public. My language ability was challenged!
Far beyond my imagination, they emphasized the importance of acting something in our class instead of just sitting at my desk writing notes. I remember two experiments: one was when the teacher gave us play dough and asked us to shape it. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate if the clay could float on water. The other was when the teacher gave us a ball of Styrofoam, two steel wires and a string to weigh it in the balance. Having tried the experiment for a long time, I eventually had it done successfully. Though I was glad about my own results, I was annoyed by two foreigners who worked in the same group, but did nothing.
We took an excursion to the zoo where I touched a koala and saw the kangaroos. The fur of the koala was so soft that it reminded me of a sweet memory: my younger brother in Taiwan whose hair felt just the same.
Best of all, I met a friendly and scholarly Cantonese. Becoming close friends, we shared some experiences with each other between Taiwan and Hong Kong such as education, an entrance exam and the famous sights there. On the one hand, she came here earlier than me, so she spoke English more fluently. On the other hand though, she liked to swim, so we often swam together in the morning. Her eloquence and excellence in swimming impressed me and that was why I was glad to be her friend.
One day, I-Chi and I visited to the seashore with the Home family. Their daughter was very naughty, throwing sand and spraying some water on my face on purpose. In turn, she pushed us into the sea unexpectedly, so I swallowed some water. Moreover, Mrs. Home showed me the traditional market there; surprisingly, they sold few things like accessories, decorations and flowers, no food and no meat.
“All good things will come to an end.” they say. After 13 days of learning, I said good bye to the Home family. I was so touched that I could not help crying. I went through many wonderful experiences that I had never had in Taiwan. I believe that will become an important part of my life. And I would like to say thank you to my parents and teachers. Without them, these marvelous Australian memories would not be a reality.
It’s truly incredible that I went abroad to Australia on the afternoon of August 7th, 2007. Fearfulness and excitement had stalked me at the airport. But, finally, after flying 12 hrs, the airplane landed in Australia. Glancing at the surroundings, I found many differences between Taiwan and Australia. For example, the bus driver looked neat and trim, and was very kind to carry the heavy luggage for me. The houses were big and glorious and the air was also very fresh.
The University of Queensland was the first place we wanted to visit. On the way to the university, there were two rows of trees, just like in the fairy tales; and the houses were so splendid that I was perfectly enchanted. The university displayed old European architecture and grass as smooth as cushions filled the campus. I was sitting on the grass, eating my lunch, smelling the fresh air, and feeling like a bird in fight.
Next, I went to a supermarket. This was the first time that I used English to buy something. I was very embarrassed because I accidentally spoke to the clerk in Chinese! After shopping, I went back to my hotel, taking a shower and lying lazily on the balcony. I felt I was in the lap of luxury. From my vista balcony, I could see many shoals in the sea. Pelicans were flying casually all over the place. My accommodation was very cozy; I slept like a log after a big meal.
The next morning, I attended a class which was about basic manners and how to introduce myself to others. After the lecture, my friends and I went shopping at the biggest supermarket on the Sunshine Coast, but I did not buy anything since I could not afford it.
On the third day I had to go to live with my host family, the Homes. I was a shy girl who was visibly uncomfortable with other people. Separated from my friends and teachers in Taiwan, I trembled, felt my heart pounding, and had butterflies in my stomach. In the beginning, I must admit that I felt ill at ease and nervous, so I did not understand what they were talking about. But, gradually, we began to get to know each other, and I felt they were a friendly and loving family.
Mrs. Home was a babysitter. She took care of a couple of kids in the day time. I was amazed at what I saw in this Australian family; for example, many dolls were on the bed, and it had a beautiful canopy over it. The courses were finished at three every day, so Mrs. Home took us to the sports field to see a great basketball game. Her son also played basketball there. The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Home took me to the dance class. Her daughter was good at dancing, especially to rock music. She taught me how to dance and then we danced together happily.
Later, I joined a wonderful dance class and learned to dance in public. There were many international students there. At first, everyone was so shy that no one wanted to dance. But, a few minutes later, everyone cheered up such a rapturous atmosphere. We danced, we laughed and we almost forgot ourselves.
One afternoon, Mrs. Home asked us to go to their strawberry garden. I took some, but I still thought the strawberries in Taiwan were the best in the world.
I had so many unprecedented experiences there. One was the chance to communicate with international students. It was a fresh experience because I had to talk to them in English. Another was that we got to attend different classes during this week. The teachers and teaching methods in class were all different, so I could practice my listening. Another experience was demonstrating for the class, how to communicate with others and how to express myself in public. My language ability was challenged!
Far beyond my imagination, they emphasized the importance of acting something in our class instead of just sitting at my desk writing notes. I remember two experiments: one was when the teacher gave us play dough and asked us to shape it. The aim of this experiment was to evaluate if the clay could float on water. The other was when the teacher gave us a ball of Styrofoam, two steel wires and a string to weigh it in the balance. Having tried the experiment for a long time, I eventually had it done successfully. Though I was glad about my own results, I was annoyed by two foreigners who worked in the same group, but did nothing.
We took an excursion to the zoo where I touched a koala and saw the kangaroos. The fur of the koala was so soft that it reminded me of a sweet memory: my younger brother in Taiwan whose hair felt just the same.
Best of all, I met a friendly and scholarly Cantonese. Becoming close friends, we shared some experiences with each other between Taiwan and Hong Kong such as education, an entrance exam and the famous sights there. On the one hand, she came here earlier than me, so she spoke English more fluently. On the other hand though, she liked to swim, so we often swam together in the morning. Her eloquence and excellence in swimming impressed me and that was why I was glad to be her friend.
One day, I-Chi and I visited to the seashore with the Home family. Their daughter was very naughty, throwing sand and spraying some water on my face on purpose. In turn, she pushed us into the sea unexpectedly, so I swallowed some water. Moreover, Mrs. Home showed me the traditional market there; surprisingly, they sold few things like accessories, decorations and flowers, no food and no meat.
“All good things will come to an end.” they say. After 13 days of learning, I said good bye to the Home family. I was so touched that I could not help crying. I went through many wonderful experiences that I had never had in Taiwan. I believe that will become an important part of my life. And I would like to say thank you to my parents and teachers. Without them, these marvelous Australian memories would not be a reality.
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