25 Aralık 2013 Çarşamba

Reflection Task 2a





Facebook
 I chose this topic because I think it is a current and controversial issue. I don't think Facebook is something dangerous or something must be avoided. However, most of the Facebook users don't use it wisely. For example, I think Facebook should be a place where we contact with our friends, share our memories and ideas. Some people see it as a dating site. They are trying to find girl or boy friends. Secondly, they don’t pay attention to privacy. We see all the things these people do, where they go, what they eat or drink. They even make gossip on comments. At least, they can send messages from Facebook but they prefer to do it openly.
Thirdly, everything has become virtual. We have virtual friends. For example, we are Facebook friends with people whom we don’t know who he is or whom we haven’t even say hello in real life. Thirdly, people upload their photos on Facebook and they want other people to like their photos. They even compete with each other. They send messages like ‘will you please like my photo? , If you like my photo, I will like yours.’ I think it is nonsense! If I really like your photo, I will like it on Facebook without seeing a request from you. I think it is caused by lack of self-confidence and personality problems. People want to be accepted and liked by others. If they are not approved by the others, they don’t want to share their ideas or photos. Lastly, people share their all information on Facebook. I don’t think it is so reliable. However, if we be careful, Facebook can be a useful and entertaining social network. Facebook is not a bad thing but it is all depends on how you see it and how you use it!

 





24 Aralık 2013 Salı

Reflection Task 1b

James Vincent McMarrrow

I'm not sure if you have heard of his name or not. He is an Irish singer and songwriter.

 Bio
He was born in 1983.He began his musical life when he was a teenager. Initially , he was a drummer. He picked up a guitar at 19 and began writing songs and searched into the music of the 1970s singer/songwriter era, especially female artists, because of the pitch of his own voice. He began playing and singing in local pubs. He decided to record an album and moved into a small house on Ireland's coastline. He made his debut album Early in the Morning in 2010. The full-length album was released by Believe Recordings in Ireland in March of 2010, and was greeted with very encouraging reviews, a Choice Music nomination, platinum sales, and appearances at Royal Festival Hall and on Later with Jools Holland . The album was released in the U.S. later that year on Vagrant.  The popularity of the cover led to an expanded version of his debut being released with the song included, as well as an acoustic rendition of "We Don't Eat."

I really love his voice. He has a smooth, soft voice. Here a song of him: Wicked Game . If you like this kind of music, I think you will like this song. His genres are alternative, ethnic/folk, indie.

He will release a new album "Post Tropical" on 10 January 2014 . Currently, he is performing in renowned music clubs and performance halls. Here some of his concert dates:
December 30 Falls Music and Arts Festival   -- Marion Bay, Australia
December 31 Falls Music and Arts Festival  -- Lorne, Australia
January 02  Falls Music and Arts Festival   -- Byron Bay, Australia
January 04 Southbound Festival -- Busselton, Australia
January 07 The Corner Hotel -- Richmond Vic, Australia
January 09 Metro Theater -- Sydney,Australia
January 24 Manchester Cathedrai -- Manchester, UK




 **By the way nearly  all the tickets are sold out !! I wish i could go to at least one of them ! :(












  some of his songs:

*And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop,
*Breaking Hearts,
*Down the Burning Ropes,
*Follow You Down to the Red Oak Tree,
*From the Woods,
*This Old Dark Machine,
*We are Ghosts,
*We Don't Eat,
*If I had a Boat,
*Sparrow and The Wolf,
*Wicked Game










some of his accomplishments:

Billboard Awards
* he ranked 12 in 2011 with his debut album Early in the Morning on the chart of Top Heatseekers

* he ranked 47 in 2011 with Early in the Morning on chart of Top Independent Albums

* In January 2012, he received a European Border Breakers Award because of his album success beyond Ireland

* some of his songs  were used in famous TV series like Gossip Girl ,Parenthood,Teen Wolf, Wonderland, Made In Chelsea, Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Chuck,Vampire Diaries, So You Think You Can Dance and movies like The Twilight Series







 One Last Thing :B




28 Kasım 2013 Perşembe

a poem



I’d Rather

I’d rather wash the dishes
I’d rather kiss a frog.
I’d rather get an F in math
or run a ten-mile jog.
I’d rather do my homework.
I’d rather mow the lawn.
I’d rather take the garbage out.
I’d rather wake at dawn.
I’d rather dine on Brussels sprouts
or catch the chicken pox.
I’d rather do most anything
than clean the litter box.


by Bruce Lansky

13 Kasım 2013 Çarşamba

Exercises 5.26

1- Because Grace is a vegetarian, she must pay special attention to the amount of protein in the food she eats.That's why, she eats a lot of beans, eggs.

2- When Grace first became a vegetarian, she missed eating meat since she had always liked the food she eats.However, she eats a lot of beans, eggs now.
 

3- When Grace first became a vegetarian, she missed eating meat since she had always liked the taste of it , but now she can't imagine eating meat because she has grown to appreciate the pure taste of meatless cuisine. For this reason, meat tastes very strange to her, and she is happy to be a vegetarian.

4- Sometimes it's very difficult to eat out in restaurants due to limited meatless choices on menus. Nevertheless, that is changing now with the increase in vegetarian restaurants.

5- Grace is not only opposed to the killing of animals but also very disturbed by the use of animal fur for clothing.

6- She feels better now because she doesn't eat meat anymore. Morever, she feels more humane and  healthier.

7- Being a vegetarian and feeling that she is doing her share to protect animals, Grace becomes irritated when people question her motives for being a vegetarian although she tries to be patient with such people.She tries to make them understand the value of saving animals, but often people just don't understand.

AN ACROSTIC POEM



You stupid, you are the
One who makes me
Unhappy  and miserable
All you give is pain and
Regrets for
Everything I have done with you
Besides, I don't even wonder if you’re still
Existing or not
All I want is
Until you come again ,  to be
Totally recovered, and
I also wish I could
Forget you and every
Unimportant detail about you and
Live happily ever after! 

* It's written for an imaginary person :D

11 Kasım 2013 Pazartesi

Reflection Task 1a



Hello my name is Sena,
I’m from Turkey. I study at METU Foreign Language Education.  I am a freshman.  My hometown is Konya and my family live there. I have two brothers; Umut ( 4 years old ) and Ahmet ( 15 years old) . 
I have always been interested in English. That’s why I chose to be an English teacher. I am also interested in other cultures and languages. I really enjoy learning about them.  I like meeting new people. So, I decided to join this website.

About me : I like listening music. I don't listen a specific genre but any song I like.
 I like painting, drawing and anything about art! Last year, I exhibited my several paintings on our school’s exhibition. I entered several art contests.  I was awarded cash, and prizes.  I help children develop their drawing at my teacher’s atelier. 
I play violin. I love piano and I wish I could learn to play it one day.
I love reading book . I like criminal, detective stories and poems.
I am also interested in baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes.  Whenever I am upset, I bake . I think it’s a kind of therapy for me.

My weak side is cats. I really hate them. I don’t know why but I feel uncomfortable when they are around. Unfortunately, in my university there are a lot of cats! It is not very easy for me to get adjusted.


 3 year-old me

my family my little brother and I . Although I hate cats, I can be even a cat for him !:D





here, a few of my paintings..

I'm sure my little brother will be an artist!!






from my school experience at high school




from my theraphy!








6 Kasım 2013 Çarşamba

EDITING ACTIVITY 9.10



1-Due to a very good diet, Sandra is always healthy.

2-The common cold can make you feel miserable,; therefore, you should stay at home in bed.

3-Although I’ve been maintaining a very healthy diet, I’ve been sick.

4-She is in very good shape, because she exercises regularly.

5-With excellent nutrition, a generous supply of vitamins, a lot of rest, and plenty of exercise ,you will feel much healthier.

6-When you’re sick ,not only the medicine but also taking care of yourself is important.

7-The relationship between body and mind is very interesting.

8-Many doctors like my doctor , charge very expensive rates.

9-The magazine that I read is about how to increase longevity through better health.

10-The sun shines my window in which I have my plants.

11-I heard about an acupuncture clinic which also has a specialist on herbal medicine.