Interesting !

1) BRAZIL

A traveller staying Brazil more than 1 year says that he pick up a habit there.It is "asking his guests if they want to have shower.You know Brazil is a hot country , so people need to ask them if they want to be fresh or not.I find it strange , because the weather plays such an effective role on the country's culture.

2) PHILIPPINES

You know that in many culture,using index finger to point something is not an ethical way.However, Philippines have a habit about pointing something.They use their lips to point something.They are really sensitive,but they make a funny facial expression.Our traveller states that he got used to it and when he was in other countries,people got surprised for his expression.

3) IRELAND

Irish people put no limits on their friendship concept.For example,they have a tradition to talk everyone with the same level of informality.They talk to police officers or teachers as if they were their friends.If you got used to it,you would face with different reactions in other countries.

4) RIO DE JANEIRO

If you are in a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro,you must accustom yourself to eat your pizza with ketchup.




5) GERMANY

In Germany,it is more normal to be straight with people and give them direct truth.To illustrate,In some countries like Canada giving truth for example not complemeting sth.for not loved is a rude behavior but Germans think this behavior is praiseworthy.

6) TURKEY

He has been in Turkey and he claims Turks have an habit and transmit it into the others.It is carrying a lighter even though you do not smoke.

I think our traveller is crazy boy.If you watch the video whose link is at the top of the page,you see you can travel around the world without so much money.I choose this topic because I believed it would encourage me.Then,the man's impulsive tone affected me like I expected.Also,I hope you will like it because we are all interested in language and culture.Preparing this work is not such a hard job.I did not associate with any challenges.Enjoy reading see you guys and girls. (:

Genius Boy Jacob Barnett

The story of a boy 15 years old , diagnosed with authism is very attractive. While his peers were studying in high schools , he was studying at university with his 20-years old friends. Jacob's mathematical intelligence is perfect unlike his mother Kristine and father Michael.Kristine wanted to be sure about his son's ability and she sent Jacob's videos to Piercon University from which Einstein graduated.She does not believe that education is  memorizing knowledge or obey the authority without questioning. She infracts all rules known as truth. She wrote about her style that create a genious boy. It is letting a child think critically. Mrs.Barnett wrote a book named "The Spark : A mother's story of Nurturing Genious in which she explains her son. She explains what they experience in the education process.The book is published earlier this year and it is best-seller now. Superficially, she expresses in her book that she allowed him to do what he wants and perceive the world by himself .Contrary to what doctors state about him , he has had no learning problems. He is labelled as authisitc by some doctors and Jacob's teachers ; however he is the boy whose IQ is 170 , which means he is smarter even than Einstein(160). Kristine is hard bitten.She hasn't given up. She mentions about the conference by which her son was entitled to study at Premeter Institue For Theoretical Physics. It was only five minutes he make decision to study there.

From early childhood of Jacob , we learn an event showing Jacob's sparkle.One day,Kristine see the line made by crayons.These cryons were in the same order with the colors' order in rainbow.She and her husband were slack-jawed and Jacob was just three years old when he did that.

Now,the boy called that he can not even lace up is studying for proving the flaws of the relativity theory. Jacob believes that Earth didn't formed after the Big Bang , so he searches for the leak of carbon dioxide during the formation of Earth.

How I Met Your Mother : Exercise in Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs

CAN'T USE THE LETTER "E"

"How I Met Your Mother is a famous American sitcom.It is the serial that I enjoy much when I am watching it.It is created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas.The show has been nominated for Emmy Awards.Therefore,I think you will enjoy while you are doing exercises." (:








I )    Watch the little part of an episode of How I Met
Your Mother and find the five transitive verbs and two
intransitive verbs that is used in video.


TRANSITIVE VERBS

1. ---------------------- 
2. ---------------------- 
3. ---------------------- 
4. ---------------------- 
5. ----------------------

INTRANSITIVE VERBS

1. -------------------  
2. -------------------      

II)  Write one sentence including both transitive verb and intransitive verb in the same sentence.(Be careful so that it is not a run-on sentence ! )

III)  What do you think about Barney not telling the letter "E" ? Is it because of a bet or something else? (Brainstorm time ! )

                                                  

                                               I hope you will enjoy ! Good luck (:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

CHRISTMAS TREE OR HOLIDAY TREE ?

The tradition of using evergreen boughs, including holly and mistletoe, as decoration during winter celebrations is ancient. In the Middle East, trees were traditionally cut down, brought into the home, and decorated. Evergreens are a natural symbol of hope and the promise of renewed life in the spring during a time when most plants are barren in European climates. Today, the Christmas tree is the most famous and widely used legacy of this tradition that predates Christianity.

In the early days of the Christian church, and even up until the 19th century, the use of evergreen decorations and trees during Christmas was discouraged or prohibited because of its pagan associations. Although many other elements of pre-Christian winter holidays, such as the Roman Saturnalia, were retained in Christmas celebrations, evergreen decorations were commonly condemned. Ironically, some people now object to the public display of Christmas trees because of the Christian symbolism they have relatively recently come to represent.

The first incarnation of the Christmas tree, as we now know it, occurred in 16th century Germany, where it was used to celebrate a 24 December holiday called "The Feast of Adam and Eve." These trees were called "paradise trees" and were thought to be related to the Tree of Knowledge discussed in the book of Genesis. German immigrants brought the tree to America in the 17th century, and it became accepted as a Christmas decoration throughout the Western world only around 1850. President Franklin Pierce is credited with bringing the first one into the White House around this time, and President Calvin Coolidge founded the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which takes place on the White House lawn, in 1923.

Decorating the tree is also a longstanding tradition. Although pagans at the time of the Roman Empire did not cut down trees and bring them into the home, they were known to decorate living trees with candles and metal decorations, some depicting the god Bacchus. Christmas trees have been decorated since their origin in the 16th century Europe, first with edible treats. Candles became popular sometime in the late 18th century, and they began to be replaced with electric lights around the turn of the 20th century. Blown glass ornaments first appeared as mainly Czech and Polish products around the end of the 19th century.

Today, the Christmas tree is enjoyed as a holiday decoration by people of many cultures and religions. To Christians, its promise of renewed life during a barren season symbolizes Christ's resurrection and promise of eternal life. Some people prefer the term "holiday tree," as it emphasizes the secular use of the decoration, although some Christians find this offensive.