computer health

1. Our twentieth century lifestyle . a. means we should not use computers b. means we need to exercise to maintain good health c. is killing us Answerb

2. This site shows us .a. how to use a computer b. how to be healthy c. how to sit at a computer and how to exercise so that we don't injure ourselves Answerc

3. If you are relaxed .a. your collarbones are horizontal b. your collarbones are oblique c. your collar bones are vertical Answera

4. You should sit . a. with your bottom forward on your seat b. with your chin pushed forward c. neither of the above Answerc

5. The monitor should be . a. at elbow level b. at eye level c. clean Answerb

6. Your feet should be . a. straight b. clean c. flat on the floor Answerc

7. If you don't take note of your posture, and you don't do some stretches and take regular breaks you . a. won't be able to make a snack b. may develop bad habits c. may suffer a serious injury Answerc

8. You'll feel a stretch down one side of your neck if . a. you bend your head towards your armpit b. you do lots of exercises c. you put your head in your armpit Answera

9. This site . a. is about using the Internet b. suggests 6 different stretches you could do c. is for people who are sick Answerb

10. Our twentieth century lifestyles . a. are not too expensive b. are not too busy c. are not ideal for our health

Hot chips & take-away food

I think hot chips and take-away food are not useful for our health if you take them for a long time. Because these junk food could cause some disease like cancer. That is terrible specially for young people. Their diet is usually not healthy and they take time irregularly. If you often eat fast-food, you have more chances of getting obse. I hope people can eat more healthy food, vegetables and fresh fruit every day. It's very important to get much nutrition from variety of food.

Library information

Library

Study Skills Library Assessment

Print this and do the vocabulary preparation before you listen to Patricia's podcast.

Vocabulary Preparation
Match the red words to the green meanings :

catalogue, borrow, items, renew, chute,
overdue, fine, CD-ROM

• To extend the borrowing time renew
  

• Books/video tapes/cassettes/CDs items
  

• Box where you can leave the books after hours (when the library is closed) chute
  

• List of all the books in the library catalogue
  

• Money you have to pay if returning a book late fine
  

• To take a book home for a short period of time and return it later borrow
  

• Disk with sound, images and text CD-ROM
  

• It had to be returned, but you haven’t done it yet overdue
  

Listen to Patricia’s Podcast (Sydney’s People Podcast) or take part in a class library tour before you answer the questions below.

1. Who can borrow from the TAFE library? TAFE students
2. What do you need to bring to join in? The TAFE card is also library card.
3.How many items (things: books, videos, etc) can you borrow? 10 items.
4.What is included in print items?Books and magazines.
5. How long can you borrow books for? 2 weeks.
6.How long can you borrow videos for? 1 week.
7.What happens if you want them for a longer time? You can renew.
8.How can you renew books or other library items? Just ring.
9.How many times can you renew items? Twice.
11.Can you search the library catalogue from home? Yes.
12. Can you return books after-hours? No.
13.When is the library open? 9:00--8:00.
14.How can you make photocopies or print from one of the library computers? You can use the TAFE card or use money.
15.How much does it cost? It costs 20 cents. If you're a student association member, it costs 10 cents.
16.Is it the same price for Student Association members? No.
17. What other services are provided? If you want to find some information, a signment help with you.
18. What ESL resources do they have? There are many different subject books,exercise books, aduio text and reference collections. You can choose and borrow them.
19. Can you borrow books from other TAFE libraries? Yes.
20. What is a good idea for ESL students? Before going to the shop, you can borrow the books from library. If you really need them, you can buy.

The Great Wall

The Great Wall is the symbol construction in China. Also is the one of eight wonder in the world. Since the 9th century BC in the Zhou period, the Great Wall was beginn to create by Qin Shing Wang who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. It could prevent the enemies from the other countries. That was a huge defensible construction. The Great Wall would come to the grand total of well over 50,000 km in length. Now there is a very famous resort in the world. Every year lots of people visit the massive construction.

Movie Review

The movie name is called "TMNT". This is a cartoon style movie. And "TMNT" means Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The story describes four green ninja turtles and their friends fighting against the evil power. There are many famous movie stars to dub the characters including Zi Yi Zhang. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron. That's a wonderful movie!

Melbourne

Melbourne is located in the south-east of Australia and is also the capital of Victoria. And it's a large port on the coast where many ships visit each day. The city has 3,345,000 inhabitants.

As to climate, in summer the average temperature is 21-35 degrees. In winter the minimum is 2-3 degrees. Snow is very uncommon but the weather is often very cold. The temperature changes quickly.

There is a large and wide river, called the Yarra River running through the city centre. Many cafes are alongside the Yarra River.

Melbourne is a multicultural city in which many Chinese, Vietnamese, Greeks and Italians live. The main language is English but in some suburbs Vietnamese or Chinese are the first language. English is the second for many residents.

Melbourne has a very large and new Crown Casino in the city centre. There are many art galleries and museums in the city. It's a music and arts centre of Australia. Most of Australia's famous animals and birds are in the zoo. On the beaches, there is very clean and the water maybe is cooler than Sydney. Also Melbourne Cricket Ground is very famous. There are many clubs and bars where they play live music. In the city, there're a lot of colourful cafe shops and different tasty food from around world.

It has a large public transport system including trains, buses and electric trams in the city centre. And the fees are so cheap.

Melbourne has different kinds of industry, such as car manufacture, clothing manufacture and so on. However, clothing manufacture is decreasing as imports from China are increasing.

Australian native flower

Australian native flower is Wax Flower. It has the long-leaf and white colour. It likes as lili.


They grow along the east coast of Australia.

The first flower's name is Rose, the third is Frangipani.

Homtown 2

In shanghai, a lot of people live units which are big reinforced concrete buildings. There are a few houses in the suburs of Shanghai. Because of wild areas, it could build villas and town houses. But they are very faraway from city, public transports aren't enough at there. You only drive by yourself to go to work. If you want to have a holiday, you can choose to live the house. There is fresh air, good seeingsighs and no much noise.
When people have a free time, they can play different places where they like. Some people like to sing, they go to the "Cash Box" which is special for singing club. Others like sports, for example table tennis, tennis, golf and so on. You can go to the sports centre and enjoy it. But I like massage to relax. There are many massage shop to choose and the prices are not expensive. In a word, people have a different night-life according to each person's habits. It's very various style relaxation.

Old man in the classroom

I think the old man had a chance to learn some knowledge at primary school in Kenya. That is fair to everybody in spite of their ages. He was eighty four years old man, but he didn't care about it. He's also eager to hand up to answer the question with other children. In Kenya, there is no enough fund to build the basic education. So the eighty-four-year old man was studying at primary school. I'm so lucky in Australia, there are perfect education systems and good enough teaching materials. We should study hard. And we are so young to compare with the old man.

Hometown

I'm Yvonne. I'm from Shanghai,China. My city is located in the south of China. It's a modern and fashionable place. People have a fast lifestyle-- they are busy working, eating quickly, they have no much time to relax. There is more stressful in Shanghai than in Australia. But public transport is very convenient. There are many shifts by bus, subway,ferry. You don't need to wait a long time, but it's too crowded anytime by public transport. In my city, there are lots of restaurants, and different tasty food styles and snacks. I love it, if you have a chance to travel to Shanghai, you must try it. It's so delicious!

Election

Last Saturday, my husband and his parents went to the local polling booth to vote. Because I'm not a citizen yet, I'm not qualified to vote. I know a little bit about the electoral system in Australia.
Australians have the right and responsibility to vote, if you don't, you will get a fine. If you are overseas during the election, you could vote by mail or go to the Australia Embassy to elect.

Earth Hour

Earth Hour is at 7:30 31 March,2007. In Sydney, people turn off the lights one hour from 7:30 to 8:30. In order to support global warm, we wish to reduce greenhouse emissions. Every one can take part on it, it's free, you just have an action-- turning off the lights, unpluging any appliances on 31 March from 7:30 to 8:30. I remember there were many countries that did it last year, like Pairs, Italy and so on. I think we should focus on our environment, because there is a only planet in which we are living. Everyone has the responsibility to do it, the government also pay attetion to this movement. It's a very simple action---just turn off the lights for one hour. That's all. It's my opinion.

Guess the country

Hi, Rosa!

I guess the country is Mexico. Because Columbus found the new land is America.
And Mexico is the part of new land where many people immgrated, different kind
of people.

Hamony Day

The Hamony Day is 21st March. Since 1999, occurs on 21 March each year and celebrates Australia's success as a diverse society united by a common set of values.
These are some events to celebrate the Hamony Day in Kogarah. In details as following:
1.21/3, at Kogarah Community Service, Hamony Day morning & information stall at our
community centre
2.21/3, at Tafe St. George, Various activities for staff and students
3. 21/3, at Bambino's kindergarten, classroom activities with a Hamony day focus.

I think the Hamony Day is a peaceful and quiet. All of the people including communities,states,need hamony atomsphere. Every person respects each other, no matter
their skins, religions, backgrounds,education and so on. We are entering a big warm
family in Australia. And Australia is a multiculture country, there are many kinds of religion
nationalities, if they build hamony air, people will enjoy their lives. That's my opinion

south America

I think it's maybe South America according to these pictures. There is a beautiful beach, many people enjoy it on the sunshine. It's very lovely! And children go to school by bicycle. Especially the black woman is holding a vase on the top of her head. That's so interesting. It's a very romatic city and people can relax, play and so on.

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new student

Oh, I'm Yvonne. I'm a new student. How are you? I'm from Shanghai.