Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Joan and Socrates

When Socrates was 70 years old, he was brought to trial for worshipping strange gods. He was accused of teaching young men to think dangerous thoughts and was found guilty of these "crimes" and sentenced to death. Although his friends had a plan to help him escape from prison, he refused. After spending his life searching for the meaning of right and wrong, he felt it was wrong to run away from the government's verdict. Socrates told his friends, "No greater good can happen to a man than to discuss virtue every day, and an unexamined life is not worth living."




In what ways was Socrates similar to St Joan?





Monday, October 29, 2007

Who are calling Joan of Arc?


While you are sleeping, Your France is weeping
Wake from your dreams, Maid of France.
Her heart is bleeding; Are you unheeding?
Come with the flame in your glance;
Through the Gates of Heaven, with your sword in hand,
Come your legions to command.
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
Do your eyes, from the skies, see the foe?
Don't you see the drooping Fleur-de-lis?
Can't you hear the tears of Normandy?
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
Let your spirit guide us through;
Come lead your France to victory;
Joan of Arc, they are calling you.

Woman of Excellence - St Joan of Arc


Saint Joan was born on January 6, 1412, in the village of Domremy to Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc. Joan was the youngest of their five children. While growing up among the fields and pastures of her village, she was called Jeannette but when she entered into her mission, her name was changed to Jeanne, la Pucelle, or Joan, the Maid.


Joan fought for what she believed in, and in the end justice was served. She fought on the battlefield with all of her courage and might, and she died with her pride and honor for what she believed in. While Joan of arc was a very admirable woman, she was also born during a battle, was called upon by saints, fought to defend her country and people, and was punished and killed for her decisions.


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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Role of women


"Instead of getting hard ourselves and trying to compete, women should try to give their est qualities to men - bring them softness, teach them how to cry." -Joan Baez


After I read through the whole quote, I found that this quote is very meaningful. "Instead of getting hard ourselves and trying to compete" - "trying" and "compete" are man's qualities. The role of man in the 21st century are earning money for the family, opening up a business...therefore men have to always try and compete with others for themselves and for families. And nowadays, feminists are trying to play the role of man - the women also work.

-Louie Cheng



I think nearly every men are full of arrogance, pride, self-centred. They simply have no idea of sympathy. Luckily almighty God has created women, a kind of animal which is weak in physical but tough in emotion.

-Lilian Choi



The reason why I chose this quote is because in the old traditions, men should not cry easily or drop tears in front of the public easily. They were told not to show their emotions and feelings that 'obviously' and to hide their facial expressions deep down in their hearts. Women nowadays should not just focus on their work and striving their best for achievements, instead, they should not just teach men to feel everything by heart, not only to show how strong and tough they are.

-Karen Li

"If you want somthing said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." - Margaret Thatcher

I think women are more responsible, reliable, and hard-working than men. They just dont speak, but will do it by heart. I do not mean that men are not responsible nor reliable at all, but God have put most of these abilities in women. Women rock the world.

-Suzanne Shing


I really like this quote because whenever people want something to do done, they will always ask the woman to do because women usually do not dare to say no to things. Women usually do hard things, easy stuff like speaking to the boss, or speaking to the public will be the job for the men. Men think that things like these should be done by them because they have high places, in order to get people's respect, they cannot do things that are lower class to them, like doing things.

-Phoebe Ngai


"God gave women intuition and feminity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met" - Farrah Fawcett

In history, female were often made to do domestic work and made to stay at home. To people in the past, women with knowledge are evil, they would not be accepted and welcome by most of the society. But the truth is, women are not stupid! Scientists have proved that women are better in the literature and art area, compared to men.
-Charlotte Cheng

When I first read this verse, I immediately related it to what was said in Genesis ch 2, verse 18 "The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper suitable for him." As a result, the Lord God created a woman, Eve.


Women were given the qualities of gentleness, kindness, goodness, the sense of intuition, the willingness, the compassion and the mind of thinking for others.
- Cherry Wong

"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition" - Timothy Leary
Among the 18 quotes, I love this one the best. I think female nowadays have more factors that can be successful than men. In general, women are more hard-working then men.
- Carol

"Women are the real architects of society" - Harriet Beecher Stowe

Women play a crucial part in the society although not much people notice it. It is women who give birth to babies, in another words, creating the whole society. All children's behaviour as well as their characters are also directly affected by their mothers. All children's personalities are molded by their mothers. As a result, women are the real architects of society.
-Joanne Poon

Women = wives of men?

Dear students,

Thank you for your contribution in class today. I'm pleased to read all ur input. Hope you have fun reading them as well.

Cheers,

Miss Wong

In my mind / On my mind

To have in mind: to have an idea brewing in your head

Pheebs: Well, what are you going to do to get your teacher to give you an A+?
Carol: Well, I have something in mind.
Pheebs: What? You have a plan?
Carol: Yes; I'm going to turn in a well-written assignment plus a grande skimmed latte.

What's on your mind: a question asking about someone's emotional status

Suzanne: Hey Amy, you look glum. What's on your mind?
Amy: Oh, nothing. It's just that my sister has invited her boyfriend to come over for dinner tonight.
Suzanne: I thought you didnt like him.
Amy: Yes and that's why I am annoyed.

The crayon metaphor


We could learn a lot from crayons:
some are sharp,
some are pretty,
some are dull,
some have weird names,
all are different colors--but they
all have to learn to live in the
same box.

Welcome to World of English


Dear students,

I am very excited to announce that WORLD OF ENGLISH is offically up and running. Enjoy browsing!

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Miss Wong