Here are my questions regarding the reading article:
1. How does the extension of globalization affect the environment?
2. How does the visibility of the connections change between past globalization and its present state?
3. What is the connection between carbon-emitting economic growth and increasing trade and industrialization?
4. Why has the United Sates refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol?
5. What is the institutional capacity needed to address the issues we face as a result of globalization?
Thanks.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Monday, 19 August 2013
My English Language Learning Journey
How was my English language learning journey? I have to admit that it
was very tough as I born in a Chinese-speaking family. Since young, I can count
my “English-speaking times” within ten fingers. All of my English teachers
explain English grammars and writing skills with Chinese. In my secondary school,
we seldom had oral exam, but mostly had grammar and writing exams. This is why
I cannot pronounce English fluently and naturally. Although I watched some
English movies and magazines to improve myself, I was always defeated by “Chinese-speaking”
environment around me. Many a time in secondary school, my friends and I
decided to speak in English, but we mixed many Mandarin words with English, and
we ended up giving up.
Few years ago, I travelled
to Singapore with my family to visit my brother who studied here. My brother
brought us around.That time, I got shocked by people who speak flowing English.
I haven’t thought before that I will study in Singapore. However, all of these realised
last week. Last week, I came to NUS and started my university life. I heard
from many seniors that studying university is a fantastic journey in our life.
However, temporarily, I don’t think so. My first week in NUS made me depressed
and defeated. It is rather difficult for me to understand what the lecturer
talking about and interact with my coursemates. Whenever I see people around me
speaking in English, I feel envious but also stressful.
“Setbacks are
inevitable in our life. Worst environment will mould you into a stronger person.”
This is what my mother told me when she knew my situation. I know I just need
some time to adapt to this new environment, English-talking environment.
However, I really cannot deny that there is some time I think to give up
because I am really tired. Now, I just try my best to have positive thinking
and affirmations every day.
Up to now, I believe
the path of success is thrown with stones and thorns. It takes perseverance and
determination to pass through it. Hopefully, I can have a good and vivid
experience of my English learning journey in Singapore. There will be a day I
can overcome my language barrier and interact with my friends without gaps
right? Now, please forgive me for my broken English.
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