1.
In paragraph1-4, she main point is that how has the word "black" been taken by people. People connect black with positive when it's decribing sport or entertainment. In paragraph8-11, she says that the resaon why Black people is good at sport and entertainment is because they assume they should good at them. So they keep practice. She think Black children should be told that they can do whatever they want in the future. Then they will believe they have the abilities to fullfill their dreams.
2.
Because those success usually connect to white not black. She talks about how people in society think about each words' meaning. In the end, she ironically say she wants those black to be failure in the futer (by definition). That means she hope black people can be succeed in other area not just sport and entertainment.
3.
She think Black children should be told that they can do whatever they want in the future. Then they will believe they have the abilities to fullfill their dreams.
4.
i think she is not trying to make "black" better. She just think the definition of black is too narrow. She just want people to change what they used to connect the word with certain situation.
5.
No, i think the writer just try to illustrate the phenomenon pf how sex connect to black.
2011年12月22日 星期四
Chapter 4 -Getting Angry Can Be a Good Thing
1.
I think her point is that sometimes, the anger will give you the motivation to zchieve something. In paragraph 3, she talks about how her friend makes her feel disapointed and angry. And the anger is the reason why she trys to help those immagrants.
2.
I think she use the "flash back." She talks about the moment she discovered that outrage could be good thing. And she become perticular about how the anger influence her today.
3.
Usually I think the word is negative. To me, outrage may make people do something bad in anger and doean't consider the consequence. But now i believe that anger can motivate people to become a better person and reach his dream.
4.
I think it is quite believable since she did have that experience. The conclusion is based on her own experience.
5.
Yes, it is. Because she wrote about thst she believes a little outrage can take her a lony way, which means that anger bring her to what she does today.
I think her point is that sometimes, the anger will give you the motivation to zchieve something. In paragraph 3, she talks about how her friend makes her feel disapointed and angry. And the anger is the reason why she trys to help those immagrants.
2.
I think she use the "flash back." She talks about the moment she discovered that outrage could be good thing. And she become perticular about how the anger influence her today.
3.
Usually I think the word is negative. To me, outrage may make people do something bad in anger and doean't consider the consequence. But now i believe that anger can motivate people to become a better person and reach his dream.
4.
I think it is quite believable since she did have that experience. The conclusion is based on her own experience.
5.
Yes, it is. Because she wrote about thst she believes a little outrage can take her a lony way, which means that anger bring her to what she does today.
2011年12月15日 星期四
Chapter 4 - I Was a Member of the Kung Fu Crew
1.
In paragraph 2, author talks about his life with Kung Fu in eighth grade. Then he talks about 80's in paragraph 5 about the hair style, clothes among them. Next he talks about the hair style when they are in college and how everyone in KFC changed their hair styles. From 9 to 13 paragraph, he talks about the current lives.
2.
There are pale-face nerds who study all the time, trying to get into ivies. There are recent immigrants with uncombed hair and crooked teeth. There are punks with high-lighted hair who cut school, and the gangsters, whom everyone avoids.
Lu think the KFC work hard like nerds but identify with the punk.
3.
I think he tried to describe the lifestyle in Chinatown. How your wearing, your hairstyle represent your "status" on the neighborhood. And in that time, you had to consider that every move you walk, every clothes you wear, even the school bag means a lot at that time.
4.
I think to Lu, Chinatown is not just a place to live. He spend his time with his friends. They hung out together in every street in Chinatown. Neighbors took care of each other. Every spot in Chinatown is full of their memories. It is how we feel about home. That's why no matter where he and his friends move; they will always get back together in Chinatown, because it is a home with similar place and senses of kindness and security.
5.
I think his thesis is explicit. I think he tried to show his feeling toward Chinatown. And as an Asian, he feel proud about his own costume and culture. Even when he moved to Brooklyn, Chinatown will always be his home.
In paragraph 2, author talks about his life with Kung Fu in eighth grade. Then he talks about 80's in paragraph 5 about the hair style, clothes among them. Next he talks about the hair style when they are in college and how everyone in KFC changed their hair styles. From 9 to 13 paragraph, he talks about the current lives.
2.
There are pale-face nerds who study all the time, trying to get into ivies. There are recent immigrants with uncombed hair and crooked teeth. There are punks with high-lighted hair who cut school, and the gangsters, whom everyone avoids.
Lu think the KFC work hard like nerds but identify with the punk.
3.
I think he tried to describe the lifestyle in Chinatown. How your wearing, your hairstyle represent your "status" on the neighborhood. And in that time, you had to consider that every move you walk, every clothes you wear, even the school bag means a lot at that time.
4.
I think to Lu, Chinatown is not just a place to live. He spend his time with his friends. They hung out together in every street in Chinatown. Neighbors took care of each other. Every spot in Chinatown is full of their memories. It is how we feel about home. That's why no matter where he and his friends move; they will always get back together in Chinatown, because it is a home with similar place and senses of kindness and security.
5.
I think his thesis is explicit. I think he tried to show his feeling toward Chinatown. And as an Asian, he feel proud about his own costume and culture. Even when he moved to Brooklyn, Chinatown will always be his home.
Chapter 4 - Chocolate Equals Love
1.
I think the way author described chocolate is interesting. It makes us think about how chocolate plays it diversity roles in our lives. No matter when we are young or old, in love with someone or be jilted by someone; chocolate become our lifelong partner.
2.
The history give me some information about chocolate that I never know. The history tell us how chocolate become so popular in Europe, and what was chocolate like originally. I am quite surprise at the way that people in the past taste chocolate; the flavors and the shape are different from now.
3.
Not really. I have heard before that eating chocolate is good for heart. But I still feel a little bit surprised that chocolate has so many extra benefit to our health. And it also can provides is caffeine without having a cup of coffee. What I am really surprised is that the taste of the chocolate, the aroma, the mouth feel, even the memories of eating it can calm our brain or lighten our thoughts.
4.
Chocolate is not just a sweet or luxurious food; it is also an important role in every phases in our lives.
5.
I seldom eat chocolate actually. But paragraph 11 reminds me that most of my memories about chocolate are those chocolate in beautiful boxes and waited to be given from a girl to a boy. So I guess chocolate does play an important role in our love lives.
I think the way author described chocolate is interesting. It makes us think about how chocolate plays it diversity roles in our lives. No matter when we are young or old, in love with someone or be jilted by someone; chocolate become our lifelong partner.
2.
The history give me some information about chocolate that I never know. The history tell us how chocolate become so popular in Europe, and what was chocolate like originally. I am quite surprise at the way that people in the past taste chocolate; the flavors and the shape are different from now.
3.
Not really. I have heard before that eating chocolate is good for heart. But I still feel a little bit surprised that chocolate has so many extra benefit to our health. And it also can provides is caffeine without having a cup of coffee. What I am really surprised is that the taste of the chocolate, the aroma, the mouth feel, even the memories of eating it can calm our brain or lighten our thoughts.
4.
Chocolate is not just a sweet or luxurious food; it is also an important role in every phases in our lives.
5.
I seldom eat chocolate actually. But paragraph 11 reminds me that most of my memories about chocolate are those chocolate in beautiful boxes and waited to be given from a girl to a boy. So I guess chocolate does play an important role in our love lives.
2011年12月9日 星期五
Ch3- A Black Fan of Country Music Finally Tells All
1.
The essay is mainly about why she likes country musix and she decided to tell everyone her love to country music. I think that paragraph 6 introduced the essay. In paragraph 6, she declared that she is finally willing to admit that she is a big fan of country music.
2.
I think in these two paragraphs, she tried to tell readers that in her past life, she had to love the country music secretly. She decribed her behaviors when she tried to buy the CDshe wanted. She had to pretend she was looking for something else and sneaking to the country aisle. While she tried to pay the CD, she was worried other people's opinion. I think these experiences make her more release when she decide to "come out of the closet".
3.
In 1950's, countey-and-western music was banned in black community because it was a symbol of prejudice and racial bigorty. The music represnt Blacks is jass, blues and funk, so black people supposed to love jazz not country music. But author mentioned that she believed that some elements in country music were "stole" from jazz, so it was ok to like country music. As time went by, she thinks white people start to accept jazz and blues. That was another reason that shet hought it was fine to like country music. But during this time, still little people willing to buy those tape of country music. In 1980's, country music became mainstream. Those singers play country music became big stars. Even Wall Street investment bankers crazy about those cowboy boots and hats and learned to do the two-steps. These phenomenons show the country are popular.
4.
I think it means from now on, she won't cover her taste toward any kinds of music. In paragraph 18, she means although it seems that rap and hip-hop are popular, she won't cover her dislike toward this kind of music. And in paragraph 19, she compare the song because she think this song can express same meaning like rap and hip-hop but in a way which she prefers.
5.
I guess it is right because when I surf the internet, there are a lot of information about country music in 1980;'s. Since the author is a big fan of country music, she would concern the trend of it. So i believe her assertion is credible.
The essay is mainly about why she likes country musix and she decided to tell everyone her love to country music. I think that paragraph 6 introduced the essay. In paragraph 6, she declared that she is finally willing to admit that she is a big fan of country music.
2.
I think in these two paragraphs, she tried to tell readers that in her past life, she had to love the country music secretly. She decribed her behaviors when she tried to buy the CDshe wanted. She had to pretend she was looking for something else and sneaking to the country aisle. While she tried to pay the CD, she was worried other people's opinion. I think these experiences make her more release when she decide to "come out of the closet".
3.
In 1950's, countey-and-western music was banned in black community because it was a symbol of prejudice and racial bigorty. The music represnt Blacks is jass, blues and funk, so black people supposed to love jazz not country music. But author mentioned that she believed that some elements in country music were "stole" from jazz, so it was ok to like country music. As time went by, she thinks white people start to accept jazz and blues. That was another reason that shet hought it was fine to like country music. But during this time, still little people willing to buy those tape of country music. In 1980's, country music became mainstream. Those singers play country music became big stars. Even Wall Street investment bankers crazy about those cowboy boots and hats and learned to do the two-steps. These phenomenons show the country are popular.
4.
I think it means from now on, she won't cover her taste toward any kinds of music. In paragraph 18, she means although it seems that rap and hip-hop are popular, she won't cover her dislike toward this kind of music. And in paragraph 19, she compare the song because she think this song can express same meaning like rap and hip-hop but in a way which she prefers.
5.
I guess it is right because when I surf the internet, there are a lot of information about country music in 1980;'s. Since the author is a big fan of country music, she would concern the trend of it. So i believe her assertion is credible.
Ch3 - Stop Ordering Me Around
1.
I think her tone supposed to be indignant and fristration. i think she felt frustrated about how the society look down her job. Also she obviously angry about those customers mistreat servers, she tried to tell us that servers are nothing different from those people who have prestigious jobs.
2.
Yes, it does. I can understand her anger. I can't iomagine that if I had to work an extra hour, serving those mean customers. Since the cook had left, she had to do not only serve the food but also cook the food. Those mean customers made her situation more pathetic. They didn't consider about the waitress was working an extra hour but taune and harass her.
3.
In this essay, most of the paragraphs she talks about her own feelings and thoughts. For examples, she wishes those oppressors had chance to do the job of a server. She talks about her pet peeve about when those custmoers make a waiter take a separate trip for each item. Only in the last paragraph, she tell us that their job are as important as others and we customers should give them respect.
4.
I think she kept using these words can show her anger about those behaviors. It also shows those customer didn't care about their doings are toturing the waitress. They wouldn't leave the restaurant when it was already too late at night., they even make fin at the waitress.
5.
I think another example like peasant is cleaners. People tend to think cleaner is a low job because they have to clean up those trash, or clean the rest room. Some people even think it is ok to stain the rest room because cleaners have the responsibilities to clean it up.
I think if these issues were discussed more openly , the essay would be more stronger. Server's voice should be heared otherwise thest customers would think their disrespects did not cause any impact to those servers.While they are reading this essay, they should start thinking wether themselves are treat these servers without respects.
I think her tone supposed to be indignant and fristration. i think she felt frustrated about how the society look down her job. Also she obviously angry about those customers mistreat servers, she tried to tell us that servers are nothing different from those people who have prestigious jobs.
2.
Yes, it does. I can understand her anger. I can't iomagine that if I had to work an extra hour, serving those mean customers. Since the cook had left, she had to do not only serve the food but also cook the food. Those mean customers made her situation more pathetic. They didn't consider about the waitress was working an extra hour but taune and harass her.
3.
In this essay, most of the paragraphs she talks about her own feelings and thoughts. For examples, she wishes those oppressors had chance to do the job of a server. She talks about her pet peeve about when those custmoers make a waiter take a separate trip for each item. Only in the last paragraph, she tell us that their job are as important as others and we customers should give them respect.
4.
I think she kept using these words can show her anger about those behaviors. It also shows those customer didn't care about their doings are toturing the waitress. They wouldn't leave the restaurant when it was already too late at night., they even make fin at the waitress.
5.
I think another example like peasant is cleaners. People tend to think cleaner is a low job because they have to clean up those trash, or clean the rest room. Some people even think it is ok to stain the rest room because cleaners have the responsibilities to clean it up.
I think if these issues were discussed more openly , the essay would be more stronger. Server's voice should be heared otherwise thest customers would think their disrespects did not cause any impact to those servers.While they are reading this essay, they should start thinking wether themselves are treat these servers without respects.
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