tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63729536534586550332024-03-13T10:02:20.577-04:00CMMS SketchesAn intercultural exchange written by ESL students at the Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS), an intensive English program at the University of Central FloridaCMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-2237634966383279202010-04-28T00:02:00.002-04:002010-04-28T00:03:42.605-04:00Fort Christmas by Phuc (Vietnam)<span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;" >Yesterday, I had a chance to go to Fort Christmas, a historical place of Orlando. The first impression on my way to Fort Christmas was this place located in another side of Orlando, where doesn’t have buildings, doesn’t have many cars, not so many houses. There are a lot of land that looked like a farm, where has a lot of horses. When we got there, I felt that I was in Texas, not Orlando, because the houses, trees looked like Texas (even though I’ve never been to Texas, I just saw movies). In Fort Christmas, I saw a lot of things that homesteads used in fighting and in their houses. At that time, they lived in a very comfortable house with a lot of household that in Vietnam is using right now, that means America is much more develop than Vietnam. I also saw some things that the Indian used in the past, the things that not as modern as the homestead’s but they looked very similar to the things that Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam are using. I learnt a lot about Florida history at Fort Christmas, I really liked it there. This trip is very useful for us to improve our English by listening to Mr. Bushong explain about things. And we could know more about the history of the place that we are living. I really want to go to more trips like this one</span>CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-45404803740262707152010-01-24T15:34:00.002-05:002010-01-24T15:42:38.884-05:00"Superior Technology" by Afraa (K.S.A.) <meta name="Title" content=""> <meta name="Keywords" content=""> <meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 2008"> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 2008"> <link rel="File-List" href="file://localhost/Users/robertbushong/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip/0/clip_filelist.xml"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">We can’t dispense it, and maybe we can’t live without it. |The computer is one of the most important technologies ever invented. In this age, we use computers every day and in almost all our jobs. It makes our lives easier, for instance, it cuts short the time that we spend to execute our tasks. Also, it is more accurate to do calculations. The computer can be classified into many types depending on size, power, or purpose of use. There are three famous types that we might see every day: the laptop, desktop, and handheld.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">First of all, the laptop is a type of personal computer which is a portable device. The size of it varies including small, medium, heavy, and light. Its components like a keyboard, mouse, and CPU (Central Processing Unit) are integrated with the main system itself. Also, the optical device like the CD-drive is internal. Besides, a laptop is not powered by electricity but by a battery most of the time. Therefore, we can use it even when the power is cut or when we are away from home where there is not electricity.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The desktop is another type of computer. It is designed to fit on the top of the desk. Its size is big and heavy, so it has to be stationary. Desktop model computers are broad and comfortable to use. We can find this type in internet cafés, computer labs in school, and offices. Their components are opposite laptop’s components. They are separated from the main system. The optical device is internal, and you can connect with any external optical device that you need. Furthermore, the desktop feeds on electricity. It doesn’t work without it. For that reason we need to use desktops where the electricity is. Also, it is not convenient to move the desktop from place to place.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The last type of computer is the handheld, or sometimes it is called the pocket PC. It is a portable device that is small enough to be held in one hand. Also, it is used as a phone, so it is light. The most popular handheld computers are designed to provide personal information manager functions, such as a calendar and an address book. The hardware component like keyboard is replaced with an electronic pen, and it doesn’t have any optical device, so it is incapable of running CDs. However, these pen-based devices rely on handwriting recognition technologies. Moreover, the handheld computer works by battery, and we can use it without relying on electricity.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Computers are very popular technology now. Most people use them every day in schools, houses, work, and hospitals. Laptops, desktops, and handheld computers are the most common, especially the laptop that is the most popular type of computer use. Maybe we find everyone in the family owns private one. In my opinion, our purchase of the appropriate computer depends on what we need and what we want depending on its size, its components, and its power source. </p> <!--EndFragment--> CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-18165635927636839912009-04-19T14:09:00.001-04:002009-04-19T14:09:53.041-04:00"He Who Pays the Piper Calls the Tune" by Ersin (Turkey)One day Hodja Nasreddin was going to the bazaar. Some of the children ordered pipes from Hodja. Hodja said to them, “Yes, sure.” But just one of them gave him money for this order. Hodja came to the village at night. All of the children who had ordered pipes were waiting for Hodja. When Hodja came to the village, the children came up to Hodja and asked for their orders. Hodja drew a pipe out of his pocket and gave it to the child who had paid his money in advance. The others asked for their pipes, “Where are our pipes?” Hodja gave a short and concise answer to them, “He who pays the piper calls the tune.”CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-18393977117115735672009-04-16T21:32:00.001-04:002009-04-16T23:12:00.144-04:00"Samera's Reward" by Tariq (K.S.A.)There was an architect Samera, and he was intelligent. The president of his country told him to design his new house. Samera designed a smart model for the new president’s house, and when he designed, he made one block if you push it, the house would collapse. After Samera had finished the house, he was with the president on the new house roof, and told him about the secret. In addition, the president asked him if there is any one know that secret. Samera answered that there is no one know about this secret except him and the president. Suddenly, the president pushed Samera from the roof and Samera got killed, so the people always said “Samera Reward.”CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-75651289966181192952009-04-10T14:31:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:53:00.926-04:00"There Is a Free Meal at UCF" by Christina (China)<em>Although it is usually said that there is no free meal in the world, as a foreign student who studies English as a second language at CMMS, there are some methods to learn English FOR FREE! </em><br /><br />As a part of my Academic Presentations class, I went to several lectures at UCF. Those lectures can be found on the <a href="http://www.ucf.edu">UCF website</a> under the section of “Campus Events.” Some of the lectures are open to all the UCF students or even those who are not students, but there are some where you may need to sign up. For example, I am interested in the American point of view of Chinese culture, so I participated in a lecture held by UCF alumni, “A Highly Civilized Country--3000 Years of Inventing China.” The professor is a Chinese historian and has spent over 20 years in China to study the culture there. <br /><br />The lecture lasted an hour and covered one third of the five-thousand-year Chinese history. He spoke at a pretty fast speed with a bunch of unfamiliar vocabulary words for me in politics and economics. Yet, his PowerPoint slides and some other visual aids like handouts helped me a lot to understand his lecture even better.<br /><br />However, my favorite part of the lecture was when the audience asked him some questions about the new president’s attitude towards the two counties, the United States and China. It was a really lively talk. I felt that all the audience was involved in the lecture and enjoyed what he had said. <br /> <br />It was a good way to practice my listening because the speaker was not a teacher who taught English as a second language. In addition, I realized that English was actually a tool to understand the cultural in a different way. After the lecture, there were some snacks for the speaker and the audience, so they could continue the topic in a friendly environment. That was really a free meal! <br /> <br />Learning English at CMMS in the classrooms is not the only way to improve your English skill. Those native English speakers are just a few steps outside the classroom around the campus. That is the real place where the language is used, and to take part in the real world with using English is why we study English so hard here. Try to move out of the classroom and you will find more opportunities to improve your English!CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-85681467983549878832009-04-10T14:30:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:40:23.355-04:00"The Peasant's Dream" by Elchin (Azerbaijan)Once upon a time, there was a peasant who lived in a village. He had only a small hut and a hen. One time the villager who was poor and jobless decided to sell his eggs in a bazaar. He collected all of the eggs and went on his way to the bazaar. He arrived there, and he put the eggs in front of him to sell. For one moment he began to dream of the future. He was talking to himself, “After selling the eggs, I will buy a kid (goat). Then I will feed it. It will grow up. After it grows up, I will sell it and buy a calf. I will raise cattle and begin to trade in livestock. Then I will become a rich merchant. The king will hear about me, and he will request that I marry his daughter, but I will decline his suggestion. When he goes down on his knee and begs me to do it, I will kick him with my foot on his chin.” When the peasant kicked, he wrecked all of the eggs. He returned without any benefit. <br /><br />American moral: Don’t count all your chickens before they are hatched.<br /><br />Azerbaijan moral: Don’t say opp! Before jumping over a ditch (or hole), “opp!” is what you say before you jump over something.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-11983902511388861952009-04-10T14:21:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:40:43.510-04:00"The Grasshopper and the Ant" by Lea (Brazil)Once an ant worked hard from sunrise to sunset building his burrow and accumulating supplies for the long winter that approached. <br /><br />The grasshopper saw that and he thought, “That idiot! We can sing some songs and dance awhile.”<br /><br />And the whole time he spent laughing heartily, singing and dancing. Then all summer the grasshopper spent having a wonderful time while the ant continued working harder and harder.<br /><br />When the winter arrived, while the ant was warm and well-fed, the grasshopper had neither shelter nor food and went to the ant’s house and asked, “Can I have some wheat or any food? Without it, I will starve.”<br /><br />“You danced last summer,” said the ants in disgust. “You can continue to dance.” And they gave him no food. Then he died. <br /><br />Moral: Work hard! Be sensible and responsible because there is a time to work and a time to play.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-48704712215014789182009-04-10T14:16:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:41:50.505-04:00"Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells: A Scientific Exercise in Comparison/Contrast" by Latifa (Algeria)The cell is the structural and functional unit of all known living organisms and the smallest as well. There are two types of cells: Eukaryotic, animal cells and prokaryotic, bacteria. The human body is full of eukaryotic cells, aggregated in tissues and specialized as well giving a large variety of organs and specialized as well giving a large variety of organs with a particular function. The prokaryotic cells particularly proliferate in group of cells that are usually named a colony. There exist some similarities and dissimilarities between these two kids of cells.<br /><br />In fact, when pointing to the similarities, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic are living organisms. They share a membrane. A kind of protecting coat that envelopes the cell. The membrane separates the interior from the exterior and regulates what moves in and out, such as microscopic rubbish. Inside this membrane, we have a salty cytoplasm that makes up most of the cell volume. Cytoplasm is like a liquid where many internal organits are kept in place. It allows some specific movements of molecules from the central factory which is of course the nucleus to the frontier of the cell protected by the membrane. The last and also most important similarity is that both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells possess DNA, hereditary material of genes, and RNA, containing the information necessary to build various proteins, such as enzymes.<br /><br />However, knowing that these two cells exist differently and evolve in different bio-environments, therefore, we can easily integrate the fact that they are dissimilar in some points. First of all, prokaryotic cells are usually independent, being that everyone cell provides its own nutrition supporting itself to survive and evolve in the environment. In contrast, the Eukaryotic cells are often found in multi-cellular organisms. They have to be part of an organ which is also involved in an organism giving us a whole functional structure. For example, cardiac cells build up the heart tissue structure which is involved in the human being organism. An eukaryotic cell put in bacterial environment will soon decline and die. Secondly, most prokaryotes have a rigid cell wall reinforcing their structure. This wall is particularly helpful regarding all the dangers the cell encounters in its hostile environment. Like toxins and viruses. In eukaryotic cells, we do have a cell wall exceptionally in plants. Another point is that the eukaryotic cells are about ten times the size of typical prokaryotes and can be as much as 1000 times greater in volume. The last and most important aspect that makes these two living worlds so dissimilar is in fact their DNA organization. The eukaryotic type is organized in one or more linear molecules called chromosomes. The chromosomal DNA is stored in the cell’s nucleus, separated from the cytoplasm by a membrane. However, prokaryotic chromosome is usually a circular internal molecule without a real membrane. <br /><br />Evidences of dissimilarity between these two kinds of cells make studies among them more interesting and even more useful, especially because of the large variety of functionalities related to each one. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are subject to numerous types of research in bimolecular laboratories throughout the world. The desire is to find out the equation of life that they still keep hidden somewhere between the nucleus and the structure of their microscopic bodies.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-88561265116762315672008-12-16T11:27:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:53:18.043-04:00"The Field Trip at The Oviedo Marketplace" by Eva (Taiwan)It was my first time playing in a scavenger hunt. This was last Wednesday with my classmates in the Art of Blogging class. We went to the Oviedo Marketplace and formed three groups to complete the assignments that Mr. Bushong gave. The group that finished first would get a package of chocolate for the reward. My team member was Viyan, who comes from Iran and is a friendly woman. We walked around the mall to find the answers to the directions on the sheet of paper. For example, directions were buying a gumball or taking a picture of a Christmas tree. We finished step by step, but eventually we could not find Julia and the wishing well, two directions on the lists. We checked the mall map to search for the well, but there was no sign of it. Finally, we asked a saleswoman in a store. When we went to the well, we saw Julia in the distance. We ran quickly to catch Julia for her initials on the sheet. Then we walked to the dining area and found the well, making a wish and throwing a coin into the water. Though we were the second group to finish, I enjoyed the entire process. This was a wonderful field trip because I had a new experience and made a new friend.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-11958313250063374952008-12-16T11:19:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:53:34.524-04:00"A New Experience of Driving" by Abubaker (Libya)In May 2008, my friends and I drove from Washington to Florida. This was our first time traveling in the U.S. We spent three days on the road before we arrived in Ohio. The road was huge and busy with cars. We drove from sunrise to sunset, so we saw many animals cross the road. At night, however, we could not see the animals because it was dark. While we were driving on the highway in the middle of night before arriving in Ohio, my friend's car had a blow out, so he tried to stop, but he coudn't because many big trucks were behind him. Therefore, I passed him in my car to show him how to stop quickly and safely. Then he did.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-81517513500143065802008-12-15T09:22:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:55:01.927-04:00"The First Friend I Made at CMMS" by Eva (Taiwan)Channy, a sweet college sophomore from Korea, was the first friend I made at CMMS. In her hometown of Seoul, she majors in both English Literature and Traditional Chinese. Since I come from Taiwan, where we use traditional Chinese, Channy likes practicing her Chinese with me. She also showed me pictures of her playing a traditional Korean instrument and of her dancing. How versatile she is! We often share about our ideas about learning English, our careers, and our lives in our hometowns. Channy was surprised with how popular Korean TV shows, singers, and food are in Taiwan. I think the similarities between our cultures are because both Taiwan and Korea have been affected by the Chinese culture for thousands of years. There are, however, some differences, such as job opportunities for women. I learned that in Korean society, if a woman hadn't gotten her first job before age 25, then it would become harder to find a job as she got older. When women are beyond 30 years old, there are fewer job opportunities. It's so different from my country. In Taiwan, women have equal chances to compete against men in the work force, despite age or background. Nevertheless, it's interesting to learn about the diversity of different cultures, and that's why I always enjoy my time at CMMS.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-45403137420852003612008-12-09T15:04:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:54:29.224-04:00"Halloween at CMMS" by Entisar (Libya)While I was studing at CMMS, some students from other countries talked about a Halloween celebration. I was surprised about that because it is the first time I listened to the words, and I asked some students, "What is the meaning of a Halloween celebration?" They explained the meaning of the celebration to me. That happened last month exactly on October 31. CMMS had a big party, and I went to the party with my friends, but before I opened the door which led outside to the party, someone invited me to open another door. I felt strange about that, but I opened it. After that, I walked some steps. Then two boys with masks and knives in their hands ran at me. I screamed because I was really afraid of them. In a few minutes, I understood that it was just joke. Really I felt shy about screaming. Finally, I had a good time with my friends. The important things for me: I learned the meaning of Halloween celebrations, and I saw something new. So, I'm happy.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-858711895601192182008-12-09T12:03:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:55:27.979-04:00"My New Friend" by Tariq (K.S.A)I had a great chance to meet different people of different cultures and to make friends at CMMS. One of my best friends at CMMS is Doung. He is from Vietnam, and he is 22 years old. He has a totally different culture from mine, but we can coexist together by respecting each other and each other's culture. For example, he doesn't believe there is God, but I do. Also, the types of food are strange for me, but we tried each other's food. I like the ethics and the morals of my friend Doung, and I look forward to seeing him after Christmas vacation. I am happy for this amazing chance to meet people of different cultures.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-2996349215612621052008-12-09T10:04:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:54:12.498-04:00"Experiencing a Space Shuttle Launch" by Ching-I (Taiwan)On November 14, my husband and I went to see the space shuttle "Endeavour" launch. This was my first time, and I had been looking forward to the event. We arrived there around 3 PM, and there were already a lot of people. Unfortunately, it was too late to find a small space to sit and to wait for the launch, which was scheduled at 7:55 PM. Regardless, it was a sunny and comfortable day. People spent time talking, eating, reading, and even watching DVDs. Eventually, the time came for the launch. We prepared our camera and DVD recorder, holding our breath to count the seconds. It was like a fireball growing and lifting gradually in the dark sky. Then it veered left and became smaller in our sight. It was a pity that I didn't see the shuttle disappear because of the trees in front of us blocking our sight. However, it was still an amazing experience. I won't forget the marvelous scenery as the fireball brightened the dark sky and the water for a couple of seconds.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-1105072537903194932008-12-08T10:36:00.003-05:002009-04-10T14:53:55.630-04:00"A Hallowen Party" by Melek (Turkey)On October 31, CMMS students had a costume party. Some of the students and teachers wore funny costumes. I watched with my friends because it was Hallowen. I felt happy. I liked it.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-72204185095117146252008-12-08T10:36:00.002-05:002009-04-10T14:55:52.698-04:00"CMMS Graduation" by CMMS Student (Turkey)<div style="text-align: left;"> Last Friday, I had a celebration at CMMS with my friends. We received certificates because our courses finished. I felt very happy because a lot of students from different countries were at the celebration. Various students could live together. I will never forget this day.<br /></div>CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-22162006213373369622008-12-08T10:36:00.001-05:002009-04-10T14:50:31.180-04:00"Universal's Island's of Adventure" by Tariq (K.S.A)Last semester, we went to Universal's Islands of Adventure with CMMS. We were divided into groups. My group contained four students: Mohammed, Saleh, Doung, and me. We decided to ride all the rides in Islands of Adventure, so we started at 10:00 am and went until 5:00 pm. For instance, we rode the rollercoaster, and it was very fast and amazing. Also, we rode the water ride, and all of us became wet. We took a lot of photos that day, but one of the best photos was the shot of us on a rollercoaster while we plunged down the drop. We saw how our faces looked frightened. It was a wonderful trip, and I’d like to thank CMMS for this great time.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372953653458655033.post-53513815899176195762008-12-08T10:36:00.000-05:002009-04-10T14:25:52.729-04:00"A New Experience" by Teacher (U.S.A.)Last summer, I took a trip to Daytona Beach with CMMS. A student from Slovakia and I decided to take a walk along the beach. We walked out to the end of the Daytona Beach Pier, where local people were fishing. Their fishing poles rested against the pier’s railings, and the fishing lines plunged down into the murky ocean below. The pier’s deck was scattered with buckets of the day’s fish. All of a sudden, a fisherman caught something on the end of his line. He tugged at his pole and reeled in the fish. It was a shark, a small baby shark! It was about a foot long. The fisherman unhooked the shark and handed it to the student. The student held the baby shark with both hands while the shark squirmed. I told him to throw it back into the ocean so that it wouldn’t die. He threw it back. The baby shark splashed into the water and then swam away. The student told me that he would never forget this day.CMMS.UCFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958614448373111607noreply@blogger.com0