American and British English

Similar:

1. Flex your language muscles. The "s" in British grammar and the "z" in American grammar interchange due to a verb-forming suffix.

Differences: 

1.Different Pronunciation, Although Same Spelling

2. Different spelling, Although Same Pronunciation

3.Same Words, But Different or Additional Meanings

What makes a good teacher?
As a good teacher,
- must be patient
- independent
- open-minded
- familiar with child or students
- learn from what students know
- dedicate time and spirit to students
- encourage students when they are in trouble  

Mattie Stepanek

1. Who was Mattie Stepanek?


 Mattie Stepanek was an American poet, who had six books of poetry and one book of essays all reach The New York Times bestsellers list. 


2. Why do you think he is famous？


At the age of three, Stepanek started to write poetry to cope with the death of his older brother. His first five books are: Heartsongs, Journey Through Heartsongs, Hope Through Heartsongs, Celebrate Through Heartsongs and Loving Through Heartsongs. All five works made the New York Times bestsellers list.
Besides that, on Stepanek's funeral, nearly 1,350 people attended, including Oprah Winfrey and country singer Billy Gilman. A eulogy was also delivered by former Presiden Jimmy Carter to him.


3. What is posthumously?


Porthumously means happening after someone's death, or given to someone or printed after their death.


4. Explain what does president Jimmy Carter means when he said 
"We have known kings and queens, and we've known presidents and prime ministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in my life is Mattie Stepanek. His life philosophy was 'Remember to play after every storm!' and his motto was: 'Think Gently, Speak Gently, Live Gently'. He wanted to be remembered as "a poet, a peacemaker, and a philosopher who played".


We all known the famous people in this world, like president and prime ministers, but for the Presiden Jimmy Carter,person whom he have ever known is Mattie Stepanek. He mentioned that we must overcome all bad things.So, we must think gently,speak gently and live gently as a poet,a peacemaker and a pehilosopher.

Short story- A Matter Of  Balance by W.D. Valgardson


a. The significant events in the story are revealed through flashback is Harold suffered deeply from the loss of his wife and his childhood experiences, he decided not to save the bikers in the park. He had an internal conflict within himself.

b. The Harold's wife is killed. He felt very sad and grieved about death of his wife. He also had a psychiatrist. 


c. First the author develop these feelings when Harold was resting himself by sitting on a cedar log, he saw the bikers. he noticed them laughed. He thought with a mixture of contempt and fear when he saw the bikers attires. He was sorry that they were there. The blond man raised his right hand, pointed two fingers like he would a pistol and pretended to shoot. Harold felt his stomach knot with anxiety. He wished that he were on the other side of the bridge. He had no desire to try to force his way past them because the only way across the river was the bridge. It brought up the memories of Harold’s childhood, and the bullies in his school. He did not understand why the bullies had to harm him at that time. Besides, he also felt very sad about the death of his wife and worry his children's.



d. One of the bikers has dark hair, but the other one has blond hair. Harold was not comfortable seeing the two bikers there. He felt contempt and fear.So,Harold rationalize his leaving the bikers in such a dangerous position. The other reason he have is when he's childhood the bullies in his school. His actions are justified because he saw the blond biker raised his hand and pointed two fingers like a pistol ad pretend to shoot him. It brought up the memories of his childhood, and the bullies in his school.


e. Title of " A matter of balance "shows how much a person’s experiences and past memories can affect someone’s decision, judgments, and attitude. In the story Harold is a victim of several tragedies that happened in his life, including being bullied in a young age and the death of his wife. Those are all factors that affected Harold’s decision on whether to save his attackers or not. He treasures him and his children’s well being.

The song i love is Because You Love Me

I love this song because this song's lyrics are meaningful. This lyrics are described somebody were felt very thankfully and appreciated to someone that are important in he or her life. The lyrics were very touching into my heart.

Besides, melody of this song are very nice. While i heard this song, i will think of my lovely mother. I will think  back all about her in my childhood memory. She just like what the song's lyrics was describe.