Task 6: Fashion

When you say a word “fashion”, what do you think about it?

I think it is not only clothes but there are many things that constitute fashion. For instance, there are attires, bags, watches, shoes, mobile phones and other accessories. Due to fashion is changeable and dramatic, there are many people who addict and be under the influence of fashion and finally, become its slave. They pay too much money to clothes and accessories. This constitutes a problem. If they are wealthy, they can purchase whatever that they like. If not, most of them attempt to find as much money as they can for responding their desires. Some make crime and become social problem like we see on news.

I am one who like and follow fashion but not addict it. I will decide to choose and purchase attires that suitable myself and I afford to buy. I think fashion does not depend on someone who decided but you can design and decide by yourselves. You can select something that appropriates you so that it makes you look well. Expensive and brand name is not important. Do not forget that fashion is dramatic change. If you do not like to be its slave, you should matters that are like you. Try to be yourself, not follow others.

Task 5: food

Some people claim that the dietary problems faced by modern societies have arisen because we no longer eat fresh ingredients from local farms. People in earlier times ate better because the food they bought was more nutritious than what most people now eat.
I agree in some point but I think it is not always true. In my opinion, you eat more nutritious or not, eat fresh ingredients or not, it depends on your decision. It is alright that people in earlier times ate lots of fresh food because could pants by themselves and there was not GMO plants like now. However people in modern societies can decide and choose the better diets for their own and their family as much as they can. Some eat fresh and healthy food such as organic produces and meats, fish and unsaturated fats. Some eat every thing that they can buy when they feel hungry and they do not concern its nutrition. There are many choices for a person who concern about their health. There are fresh produce, vegetable and fruits, ingredients and good nutritious that are sold in supermarkets. Moreover, there are opened farm businesses that costumers pay fee and harvest plants on limited time. Because of these reasons, modern people can choose the better and varieties of food than earlier people.

Task 4: ++ The Minnesota Starvation Experiment ++

After read a passage, I realized its usefulness and awfulness. This experiment could deal with starving people in areas of Europe and Asia ruined by the war, hunger people and militaries. Its effect on participants’ mind after progressing is terrible.

Although they were recovered, they remained hungry, dizzy, confused and irritable. Even if it is that, all of participants were willing to volunteer and were allowed by government.

When considered some advantages and drawbacks, I agree this experiment. It can help many people who suffered from war, hunger and disaster. It is helpful.

Task 3: Why I want to get married

Previously I did not think about marriage and did not want to have any boyfriends. From childhood, I always think to get high education. My goal is Ph.D. I would like to study as high as possible. I would like to get a best job and make as mush money as possible to help my parents.

I am not sure, is this called destiny? But I know you do are jealous me if you read my journal.

I met a man who let me know the meaning of love. He came to my way and shared his soul with me. When I was upset and crying, he always tended with care, supported and consoled me. When I was sick, he usually took care of me – bought foods and drugs- and looked after me all day. Just after I got well, he turned to be sick. He usually says “sorry” when he makes me angry. It is more than 4 years that he asked me to be his girlfriend. We have laughed and cried together. We share our soul, not only our life. Although I am hot head and touchy, he never says “good bye”. He says “I love you” to me everyday. Because of this reason, I want to get married. I want to live with him forever. However I never think getting married cannot tie up the couple, love and understanding are important to live with someone. There are many factors that may influence my decision, my family and my relationship. I think no women refuse to wear the wedding dress, pure white dress. My mother would like to see me to get married with someone who is kind. I will graduate on February 2009. It is not surprising if I want to get married, is it?

Nowadays I am not ready to raise a family because I want to be independent. There are many things that I want to do myself. I would like to graduate MA before getting married. When I raise a family, I have to be responsible to take care of my family, my husband and my child. I am not ready to have a child. I have a plan after I graduate MA – not more 30 years old – I am ready to get it. However it does not depend on only me. Perhaps my boyfriend asks me to get married him now, I may say yes.

Task 1: Teaching Experiences

For a year ago, I taught English subject at Sampranwittaya school in Mathayom 2 (14-15 years old). First semester I failed teaching...I couldn't teach my students...I didn't know how to teach them to get the lessons. I felt very sad so I called to my friends to ask them to tell me how I can do. They said just do it easy... thought when you were young, you didn't understand the lesson and were not good at in English. You wanted your teacher to help you to get it and made it easy to understand. Somebody said they faced the same events, their students were naughty, talking a lot, lazy and irresponsible. Sometimes they couldn't control their class. When I heard this, I felt better. At least I wasn't only person who was under a pressure. I went to the university's library to find some useful books to help my teaching. I got lots of good books. There were many games, activities and materials. I tried to use them in my class, it's quite good. My students looked happy and had classroom participation. It's better than beginning.

Second semester I knew how I teach my students. Students-Centered Learning was a good method. My co-teacher said the students need "Learn and Play". I had to make students to respect and believe in me before teaching.My students were naughty. They always ran and played around the classroom before I came into class. Some lesson that was very difficult to understand they were talkative. How I control the class, I normally called their names and asked them some questions. Sometimes I grazed at them for a few minute and told them to stop talking. Sometimes we played games, my students loved to play games. Almost lessons I could see their smily faces and heard their laughing. They were good students, they always came in my office and offered helping – “Can I help you, teacher.” When they saw me carry many materials or books, they would offer to help me. I thought that is best thing for a teacher who devoted her life for students. Teaching at Sampranwittaya School was best experience for the student teacher like me. Does anyone agree with me? I thought this was the success in training teaching that the students loved and respected you.

Task 2: Adulthood (career and marriage)

When we attain adult status, we have to make choices that are new and often difficult. We have to face many difficult questions, especially pursuing a career and marriage. It is very difficult to decide to select a job because there are many factors that may influence my decision. For example, family pressure, the potential for earning money, my personal interest and some obligations, these can affect my decision.

When I was studying in Mathayom 3, I wanted to study in Language Program (France and English) in Mathayom 4, but my parents did not allow me. They would like me to study in Science and Math Program. They’d like me to be a nurse. Finally, I followed my parents’ command to study in Science and Math Program. However I still dreamed to study language in the university. Eventually, when I graduated Mathayom 6, I have got a scholarship to study in English major, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University. I would like to be a translator or a flight attendant because I want to make as much money as possible and have lots of exciting experiences. I like traveling and I would like to visit everywhere in the world. That is impossible for now or five years later because I have to repay a debt of scholarship for five years after I graduate. I have to be a teacher and teach in my hometown, Sisaket. Fortunately, in the future, 5-10 years, my dream will be true.

After we have got a job, next thing that we would like to plan is marriage. Almost people would like to raise a family but who I should get married with. Someone said I would like to get married with someone who is rich and handsome. The other said I’ll get married with one who I love. There are many choices to select the mate. The selection is very important because it can change my life. I will be very happy if I select a good mate; in contrast, I will be saddened and dejected if my mate is a bad man. So I wish get married with a man who is kind and understanding, intelligent and good earning, someone that I could stay with until I leave the world. In my opinion, a best age at which to get married is 25-30 years old because it is an appropriate time to have children. You have a healthy body and good mind. You’re responsible to look after your babies. Although I would like to have a child, I do not like to be a pregnant. I am afraid of pregnancy.