3. Reading: A travel blog (next week we will be writing travel blogs in class) Upload your report here on Educlass.

Web address: http://www.camelsandchocolate.com

Author: Her name is Kristin Luna. She’s a travel writer by profession

 

Place that the writer describes: Though here are many places she’s been to but I’d like to go with NYC

 

Did the blogger have a good time? Why or why not?

She went to NYC this time. She traveled light without laptop, photography gear. She described the first morning she had in the trip like this, “It’s hard waking up on a sunny day in New York, with the Hudson River stretched out before you, and think of anywhere else you’d rather be at the moment.” and she sent Washington Square Park. she said the weather seemed to be smiling.

 

Write 3 interesting or useful phrases that you found:

1. a jacket and scarf were both necessities

It’s quite a bit awkward expression to me as it finish the sentence with a noun which is totally different from korean.

2. keep it a secret

3. take the view from up here anytime

D. Optional extra credit 2: Write about a club or church group you are involved in. What does the club do? Why did you join?

Although I don’t belong to any clubs or groups now but I was in a group that helps people settle in a church. We welcome them and help them not feel left out in the church. Most importantly we studied bible together to help them to receive the gospel. We had them in the group for at least 4weeks until they were ready to get into other bible groups. It was meaningful to help people who first came to the church and a pleasure to meet new people. I think it is always exciting to meet someone that you haven’t met. 

C. Optional extra credit 1: send an English thank you e-mail to someone

Dear Wu Chan.

I’m writing to you to say thanks for what you’ve done for me. When I met you and Joy last year, I was still in a confused state of mind because of all the things that hadn’t been solved, though I entered university. Before then, I didn’t have anyone that I could seriously talk about the problems that I had in faith. I didn’t know what to do and how to deal with it. I felt like I fell into a big hole alone where there was no light, hope and help. I was struggling all by myself. But since I met you I don’t feel alone anymore as I can share how I feel and what I think in faith, although I’m still struggling and confused by the unsolved problems.

I’m always encouraged by you. You do your best whatever you do. You don’t waste time doing something worthless like everybody else but always try to do what you must do. Sometimes I feel depressed and emotionally exhausted. But when I see you live life to the full, I got encouraged by your attitude to life.

You are a brother in faith. I thank God that I met you.

Best wishes

I saw your advertisement in a magazine.

There are some other place that we have seen already but I am very interested in your place.

I plan to go there with my wife in late march and stay over a week but I am not sure how long we will stay yet.

There are a few questions that I would like to ask before making a booking .

Do you have an Internet network? I need it because I have to check my email.

You said that breakfast is served. Is it included in the cost of staying a night or It require additional cost?

I have noticed that there is a mountain near the house. Since we love hiking, we would like to climb the mountain, if it is not too high. Could you give us more information about the mountain. Is there any great tour spots near the house? We would like to visit some of the beautiful places nearby.

As it seems that we will have tenth wedding anniversary there, we would like spend a great time. Can you recommend us a nice restaurant?

For the last time, can you give me a discount if we stay there over a week?

I look forward to a reply.

 

Best wishes

Organization 1: World Vision

Web address: http://www.wvi.org/wvi/wviweb.nsf

Name of organization: World Vision

Type of volunteer/mission work: they have three major mission. transforming communities, responding disasters, seeking global change

Destination (where do you go to do this kind of work): they are global, working at the grassroots in countries all around the world

Cost to participate: they mainly look for sponers for the starving children. It costs at least 3만원 a month

Write 2 questions you could ask about this organization:

1. do you receive volunteers? if you do, are there any requirements for volunteeres?

2. genarlly, how long is the mission tirp? and how much it would cost?

 

Organization 2: Pioneers

Web address: www.pioneers.org

Name of organization: Pioneers

Type of volunteer/mission work: Pioneers mobilizes teams to glorify God among unreached peoples by initiating church-planting movements in partnership with local churches.

Destination (where do you go to do this kind of work): the whole world

Cost to participate: It depends on you.

Write 2 questions you could ask about this organization:

1. how much will it cost to go to Newyork?

2. does it require a fluent english speaking skill?

 

Organization 3: Green Peace

Web address: http://www.greenpeace.org

Name of organization: Green Peace

Type of volunteer/mission work: they work for the international enviornment

Destination (where do you go to do this kind of work): it is global. they go wherever the earth needs them

Cost to participate: its free but you can donate if you want

Write 2 questions you could ask about this organization:

1. what will I do if I send you application to save Amazon?

2. what is the qualification for application

 

Of these three organizations, which do you think does the most important/useful work?

⇒ I think what Green Peace is doing is important for everyone living in this world

 

Of these three kinds of volunteer/mission work, what kind do you think you could do

⇒ I think joining Pioneers is a good way to help unreached people

 

First, I love all kind of sports. I used to learn how to swim for almost a year. I love swimming.I haven't gone to swim for a while but I want to learn it again soon.

Second, my favorite soccer team is Liverpool in England. I started like Liverpool because of Torres who is my favorite soccer player, though now he doesn't play there.

Third, I love watching movies. It's the best way to get rid of stress for me. When i watch a movie, I feel like I'm in entirely a different world that the movie makes and time doesn't even pass.

Fourth, I became like reading books since I realized how many good things I can learn from books.

Fifth, I don't eat smelly vegetable.