My life in Kamloops (shopping life)

Kamloops is not big city, but I love to live here. Kamloops is a small city, I can buy any thing that I need to buy here. There are some supermarket around the university. For example, superstore, wal-mart, save way, save on food. It is very connenient for people who live here. This is my shopping life in Kamloops.

My life in Kamloops (holiday life)

I did many things in my holiday. First, I cleaned my room. I washed the floor and throw the crrbages away and washed my dirty clothes. Next, I went to the aberdeen mall with my friends, and I went to food locker shop because I wanted to buy a pairt of shoes. I saw a nice shoes that I really like it, but it didn't has my size, then I asked the sallers to order that shoes for me. We agreed but I should pay my money first. Then he gave me a receipt and told me that he will mail the shoes to me in five days. Now got the shoes and I feel very happy. During the break, my roomates and I each one cook a dish and shave together. We had a very good time. Also, Istudied English every day, doing my homework.This is my holiday life.

My life in Kamloops (Social Life)

My social life in Canada is also intersting. Some times I play computer games and play soccer after school, and some times I go to the bar with my friends. We always have fun. I very enjoy my time away from school in Canada because it is different from my country. It is new for me, and I enjoy it. I have gone to Vancouver, but I like Kamloops more than Vancourver, in my opnion, Vancourver is too busy, too many people and too noisy, but Kamloops is very quite. In Kamloops, I feel very relaxing and dvesn't feel a lot of pressure. I went to canadian family for Christmas day. It has many special meaning to me because it is was my frist time went to native people family for Christmas, and it was my frist time eat turky. I made many new friends in Canada. They from different country, but they are all friendly.

My life in Kamloops (school life)

I am a student at TRU now. At 8:10am I walk to school every day. Sometimes I go to school with my friend Ken. My English is not good, so I take ESAL courses. My grammar and language skill teacher is Michael. He is a tough teacher, but he is full of teaching experiences. My reading teacher is Xue Lin Liu. She is full of passion for teaching. My Oral teacher is Jane steiger. She is a beautiful teacher. We can play several games during her class. Last, let me introduce my favourite and writing teacher is Jason Brown. He is a man with tough appearances, but full of sense of humor. I have many friends, For exanple, Ken, Zoe, Rui, Omi, Jaywin and so on. They are very friendly. On Monday and Wednesday, I usually study at school for four hours, but at Thursday and Tuesday, I usually study at school for six hours. I eat bread and eggs for my breakfast and some fast food for my lunch. TRU's teacher's teaching style is different from Chinese education style. Chinese teacher is tough, but here, teachers are humor and easy-going.

My life in Kamloops (Home Life)

My life in Kamloops is very interesting. First, I enjoy my home life. I live in McGill Residence, my room is not big, but I have my private space; therefore, I don't need to share my kitchen with my roommates. I like private space. I live with my friends Ken and Zoe. I'm very glad to live with them because they are very friendly. I cook with them every day. I'm not a good chef, but I like to cook. I always go to the internet to find some recipes. I go to the internet to look for some news every day, especially about sport and economy. Right now, I start to look for some English news every day. I am sure it is a good way for improving my English.

5 sentences

Aziz, who does not like swimming, likes soccer.

Kin is a student who usually walks to school.

Leo lives homestay which is near by the shopping mall.

Fhad, who used to smoke.

Cathy bought a new watch that is very expensive.

Sentence

1. Aziz favourite sport is soccer, but he doesn't like swimming.
2. Aziz wants to study English because English is very important.
3. Aziz's favourite food is Saudin Arabia food because it is delicious.
4. Aziz is 23 years old now.
5. Jason is Aziz's writing teacher.
6. Aziz usually goes to school by foot, yet he sometimes takes a bus.
7. Aziz doesn't like to watch TV, or he doesn't like to read newspapers.
8. Before Aziz goes to bed, he takes shower at night.

Activity 3 Practicing with Paragraphs

Michael's Busy Schedule

Michael is going to be a very busy man next week! First, he is going to meet his mom and dad for lunch on Sunday. Second, he is going to meet with Mr.green on Monday. Next, he is going to take his dog to the veterinarian on Tuesday, then, he will give a business report due to Ms. Simms on Wednesday, dfter that, he will buy groceries on Thursday, furthermore, he is going to have dinner with Andrea on Friday. Finally, he is going to play soccer game at 6pm on Saturday.

Activity 2 Wrting About future Plans

1. Michael is going to meet his mom and dad for lunch on Sunday.
2. Michael is going to meet with Mr.green on Monday.
3. Michael is going to have dinner with Andrea on Friday.
4. Michael is going to take his dog to the veterinarian on Tuesday.
5. Michael will buy groceries on Tursday.
6. Michael is going to play soccer game at 6pm on Saturday.
7. Michael will give a business report due to Ms.simms on Wednesday.

BRAINSTORMING-INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

How do you feel about Kamloops?
How much longer will you stay in Canada?
How old are you?
How long have you been Kamloops?
How do you go to school?
Who is your writing teacher?
Who is your favourite move star? Why?
Who do you like the most in your family?
What is your favourite sport? Why?
What do you like to do in the free time?
What is your goal or your dream?
When do you go to school?
When will you go back China?
When were you born?
Where do you live?
Where are you from?
Why do you want to study English?
Why did you come to TRU?

BECAUSE

1. I like dogs better becacue they are friendly.

2. My favourite food is Chinese food because it is delicious.

3. I want to study English because English is very important.

4. I would like to vist Korea because Korea has many beautiful girls.

5. I want to gut a good job because I want to make a lot of money.

BEFORE

1. Russell was an economist before he was a teacher.

2. I lived in China before I came to kamloops.

3. I had lunch before I came to class today.

4. I study English before I go to bed at night.

5. I studied English one year befor I came to TRU.

Activity 16 Journal Writing (six)

I walk around Toronto, I see many people in Toronto, and they are very busy. Many people are from different country. I also see different restaurants, Chinese restaurants, Japanese restaurants, Canadian restaurant, Korean restaurants, and so on. Now I want to go shoping, so I take subway and I get off at king station. I go to the most famous shoping mall in Toronto, it is Eaton Centre. There have many different shops, and I see a lot of people there. Then I go outside, and I see very tall building. That building is called Canadion national tower, and this building is famous in the North America. Finally last I take subway to China town. There are lots of Chinese, and they just speak Chinese. I think if you can speak Chinese, you can do anything in there.

Activity 8 Scenarios; Writing Compound Sentences with So and the Present Progressive

1. The women is running, so she is sweating .
2.The robber is robbing the bank, so the man is clalling 911.
3. The dog is very hungry, so the dog is barking.
4. The movie is very boring, so the poeople are tired.
5. The computer is not working, so she is angry.
6. The man is hungry , so he is cooking.

Activity 16 Journal Writing

I feel my life is very good, but my studying gives me a lot of pressure, because I have too much home work to do, and I am not good at English; therefor, I feel exhousted, about my free time, I would perfer to go shoping and go to Chinese restaurant with my roommate Ken and his beautiful girl friend Zoe. We had good time.

Activity 14 0rginal Writing Practice

I am a reporter of CCTV-5, and I watched a basketball game at the Aquatic Center in Kamloops. There were two teams playing against each other. One was called Wolf Pack who wore black clothes and who were the team of Thompson Rivers University and the other team was called Vikes who wore yellow outfit and who were the team of Victoria University. Both teams were very strong and skillful and every players moves very quickly. While i was watching the game, I saw full of confidence in their eyes. I think, both teams are equal, but at the end Vikes won the game.

Activity19 Journal Writing

I had a dog in my family. My dog's name was Bali. This was a Korean name. The reason I gave her this name was because I got her from one of my Korean friends. I had been living with my dog for two years, and I liked her very much because my dog listened to my words very much. When I came home, she took my slippers from me. She was also a very smart dog. When I said "stand" she would stand up. This was my pet.

Activity17 Original Writing Practice

Mao Ze Dong

His name is Mao Ze Dong. He established Peoples Republic of China. He was born in HU Nan province in China. He was the first Chinese Chairman. When he was young, he studied in a few old style private schools. Although he learnt lots of knowledge and opened his mind, he realized that was not enough for him. Therefore, he decided to study at home by himself. Mao Ze Dong was a great leader, but he was kind to everyone. He did not like sweet food, because he was one of the most important politicians in history.

Activity5 Answering Questions with Be

1. The blind and deaf person's name was Helen Keller.
2. She was from America.
3. She was born healthy.
4. When she was two years old, she became very ill.
5. The teacher's name was Annie Sullivan.
6. When she was seven years old, a teacher taught her how to communicate.
7. When she was twenty years old, she started college.
8. After her graduation, she wrote thirteen books and traveled around the world.

Activity4 Editing: Plural to Singular

The Top of the Class

In 1992, Marcia was a student at the University of North Carolina. She studied in the criminology department. She encelled in her study. In class, she answered all of her instructor's questions. Her test grad beat the other students, and her class projects received excellt marks. When she graduated in 1996, she finished at the top of the class. All of the teachers were very proud of Marcia.

Activity3 An Important Person

1. Mao Ze Dong.
2. He was born in Hu Nan province in China.
3. He was a Chinese chairman.
4. He was one of the most famous politician in China.
He established People Republic of China.

Activity2 More Work with Past Tense

1. Lao-Tzu was a famous philosopher.
2. He was born in China, and he lived in the Hurlan province.
3. He worked as a court librarian.
4. He agreed to write the book Tao Te Ching.
5. It was the beginning of the philosophy of the philosopy of Taoism.

Activity1 Sentences with Past Tense

1. Mary and her daughter Natalie visited the farm.
2. Mary and Natalie played with many animals.
3. They laughed at the animals.
4. Natalie yeallyed herself.
5. She liked the chickens best.
6. Natalie watched them play all morning.
7. They played with the baby goats.
8. Finally, they returned home.

Activity 7 Using There Is / There Are

1. There is a picture of landscape on the wall.
2. There is a dog lie down on the blanket.
3. There is a person on the chair.
4. There are books on the bookshelf.
5. There is a bottle of flowers on the end table.
6. There is a sofa in the living room.
7. There is a glass of water on the end table.

Activity 4 Writing a Paragraph from Pictures

One Family's Morning Routine

　　The Lee family is very busy on weekday mornings. Every morning Susan Lee, the youngest daughter, wakes up and makes breakfast for her parents and siblings. She loves to cook! When breakfast is ready, the rest of the family begin to eat. The kids eat breakfast quickly. After they eat, Susan's father and mother read newspapers. At 8:30 A.M., Mr. Lee goes to business. Then he and the kids say goodbye to Mrs. Lee. Mr. Lee and the kids get in the minivan so that he can take them to school. Mrs. Lee begins to wash dishes. A few minutes later, she goes to business by her car.

Activity 3 Verbs: Changing Singular to Plural

Jim and Billy's Daily Routine

　　Jim and Billy are very busy students. They study engineering at City College. Every day they wake up at 7:00 in the morning, take a shower, and then rush off to school. They go to school for six hours. After school, they go to the local mall where they work in a sporting goods store. After this part-time job, they go home, eat a quick dinner, study, and do their homework. Jim and Billy know that this lifestle is stressful. They also know that it will end soon, and they will get professional jobs.

WHO AM I

　　My name is Kevin. I am from GuangZhou, China. There are three people in my family. I am living in McGill dormitory. I like playing soccer, basketball, and swimming. I can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean very well. Now I am studing my forth language, which is English. I like to study many languages. I am an outgoing person, and I always tell jokes to make people laugh. I like pop music and rock music. This is who I am. If you want to know me further, you can talk with me anytime you want.

Christmas in A Candian Family

He is No.1

This is my friend----

My First Blog Entry

Hello everyone, my Chinese name is Hu Sheng, Chi.

My English name is Kevin.

My hometown is Guangzhou, China.

I am 177 cm in height.

My astrological sign is Taurus.

My zodiac year is Tiger.

I like playing soccer.

I am single now.

I am living in On-Campus Housing.

My favourite colours are white and black.

My favourite music style is Pop.

My favourite flavour is spicy.

I like Spring very much.

I want to visit to Korea.

There are only my parents and me in the family.


About Canada

Canada is a country in North America.

One of Canadian favourite sport is the hockey.

Canadian official languages are English and French.

Canadians are very friendly.

Airs are fresh in Canada.

About Kamloops

There is a Thompson River in Kamloops.

Airs are fresh in Kamloops.

Water is clear in Kamloops.

Kamloops is a beautiful city.

There are few Chinese restaurants in Kamloops.

Something I Want My Friends And Family to Know

I need to cook for myself here, so I feel tired.

I study English in TRU, and I face many language problems.

There are so many homework in ESAL, so I always do homework until midnight.

I have to study English very hard, or I will not graduate from TRU.

I am familiar vith my lifestyle in canada now, so you do not need to worry about me.