Listening Task

Title:
Michael Nutter Announces Economic Development Plan

Source:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5620434917253608285

Summary:
This speech talks about the economic development plan for Philadelphia. Michael Nutter, who wants to be a mayor, suggests some different plans.
To begin with, he wants to create an office of business to get rid of the economic obstacles. Thus, these are very good opportunities for all kinds of businesses. These chances lead to an increase in the number of employees, both men and women.
In addition, he wants to provide work programs to those who want to be a worker. After making the work program, many people can get these opportunities. Also, to reduce the people's burden, the government will make a tuition program for trainees. It will help poor people to learn job programs.
Finally, he mentions encouraging colleges and universities in Philadelphia. That is because, he believes that after people graduate from them, they can get more opportunities to get a job. After then, it will bring Philadelphia's economic development.

Opinion:

This listening task mentions economic development plan for Philadelphia. However, he just focuses on the increase of job opportunities. Thus, he suggests many policies only for jobs. I think his policies are good, but the cost would be expensive. That money comes from Philadelphian citizens. It means that the tax would be increased or budget would be cut from other sides. Therefore, I think that candidate has to consider many things, not just job opportunities.

Listening Task

Title:
2005 International Conference on Global Entrepreneurship:
Economic Development for Asia and the US

Source:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1617219875487865778&q=economic+develop

Summary:
These days, many people in the world are entrepreneurs. Even though in poor countries, 15% of populations are entrepreneur. That is because most of people are working in their own farm. Also, in the developed countries, people started their business in the young age. That is because they lose their jobs, opportunities, and some of the reasons. Thus, people have to learn about entrepreneurship.
The percentages of working entrepreneurship are very different in all over the world. However, according to the statistics, high income countries have higher entrepreneurship, and low income countries have lower entrepreneurship.
For example, in the poor countries, people are hard to find their job even though they have a goal. Their labor markets suggest some conditions (School degrees). However, many people can’t learn, so they can't find the job. That means they always face discrimination, stress, and challenges.

Opinion:
This listening task is part of speech by one person on the "International Conference" . It says the importance of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is important for everyone. That is why most people want to be top of their business.
I can't figure out all parts of entrepreneurship, but I know that the entrepreneurship is more and more important these days. This task helps me to know that getting a good entrepreneurship is important.

Listening Task (Steve Jobs's Speech)

Summarize the Listening & Opinion

Steve Jobs suggests three important things. To begin with, he mentions connecting the dots. When he was young, he was adopted. When he went to the college, parents supported his tuition, even though it was hard for his parents to afford to pay that money. However, he dropped out of that college. That is because he didn't want to study that. After then, he found his own way which he loved. Then, he succeeded in his own field. This story shows the importance of looking forward and following your heart. Everything is connected from now to the future.

In addition, he also explains love and loss. When he was 30 years old, he was fired by his company although he had founded that company. That is because the vision of his management was not good. After that situation, he was very disappointed. However, he started to manage other companies. That is because he loved his job so much. Then, he met his wife, and also he could come back as Apple Company’s CEO. This story shows that life sometimes brings hardships, but you should not lose your faith, and keep going. “Do believe what you do. Keep looking and don’t settle.”

Finally, he talks about death. He said that he always looks in the mirror when he wakes up. Then, he thinks about what he wants to do. That is because he noticed that life's precious when he faced his death. Therefore, he suggested that students have to recognize what is important. "Don't limit the time, and don't trap other people." Instead of this, you have to follow what you want to do. Follow your heart and keep going. "Stay hungry, stay foolish."

After listening to the speech, I think that all people have problem in their life, even though some people are very famous. However, since they control their problems well, they can succeed in their life.
Therefore, I decided that I would never give up what I want to do and always try to achieve my goals. Then, one day I will be success in my life.

Listening Task (Economic Development for Poor Countries)

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XQAI2Ejc4U

Summary:
This discussion talks about economic development for poor countries. There are two men who have different opinions. These days, the gap between developing countries and developed countries are terrible. There are many poor countries in the world, such as the Africa Continent. In those countries, they could not develop well because of lack of development sources, shortage of basic institutions, and bad policies. Therefore, the one guy suggests that developed countries reduced their restriction toward poor countries and trade them. Also, they help to poor people to get property and democracy right.
However, other guy insists that the developed countries’ economic aids are quite good. Therefore, developing countries have to develop their own. They make their environmental situation different from now. After then, they can develop such as China.

Opinion:
My research topic is economic development of Korea. Thus, I want to know another countries’ economic situation, especially developing countries. These days, the developed countries are more and more developing. Therefore, the gap between the poor and the rich countries cannot be changed.
In this discussion, they suggest many kinds of things about developing countries. However, I think that the most important aids are food, shelter, and medical treatment. Many people have been died because of these things. After then, they give the countries to just little aid about their development. I think it is the best way to help other poor countries.

My experience in CN tower.

On March, I went to the CN Tower with my friend, mother and sister. This trip was my first one in Canada. I had heard that the CN tower is the tallest tower in the world. So I expected it to be a good place to visit. I could go to the tower easily, thanks to my friend. My friend has lived in Canada for about 4 years. Therefore, he can speak English well, and also he knows about the area. We took the subway first. Compared to the subway in Seoul, Korea, the subway is so simple. There are only a few lanes. In Seoul, there are 9 lanes in the subway. 40 minutes later, we arrived at the Toronto downtown.

Then, we had to find the tower although my friend knew the area well, it was his first time to visit the CN tower. However, we easily found the CN tower, because the tower is so tall. As soon as we arrived in the front of the CN tower, we had to pay the entrance fee. I thought the fee was too expensive. That day was too cloudy, so we could not go to the top of the tower. We just went up to the middle of the tower. The elevator was so fast, so in just few seconds we arrived at the place. I could see all the buildings from up there. The buildings were like small toys. Then, we went to the Glass Floor. Many people tried standing on there. When I was standing on the glass, I felt very scared at first. My friend told me that when they made this glass, they did an experiment. They placed the an elephant on the glass. When I heard this story, I was relieved. Although it was too short a time to enjoy, I will never forget it.

Listening Task: Little Miss Sunshine

Summary1: How do parents influence their children's social development? (The Role of Family)

Parents are children's role models. During childhood, children see their parents' lifestyle. They accept it directly and act the same way. That is because it is hard for children to make a distinction between good and bad. Therefore, whatever they do, they ask their parents. In this movie, Olive lives with her grandfather, so she sometimes asks him about things. However, her grandfather teaches her bad words and strange dances. She thinks it is right, so she dances in the contest following her grandfather's directions. It is very embarrassing to all the adult audiences. Nonetheless, Olive goes ahead with this dance until finally the sponsors interrupt her dance. After these kinds of situations continue, people recognize her as the girl with problems. This must be a problem in her social development.

Summary 2: What is your opinion of beauty pageants? What do beauty pageants do to young girls? (The Concept of Beauty)

In beauty pageants, the winner is selected based on the subjective standard of personality, lifestyle, and most importantly beauty, created by a few people. It means that each girl's individuality is ignored. That is why women who do not measure up to this standard of beauty have cosmetic surgery. This regulation applies to children, too. In the movie, all children act the same. For example, the way they walk is almost the same except for Olive. This is like an invisible rule. After all children's performances in the beauty contest, the judging committee decides whose performance is the best. If these standards continue to take over our lives, we will lose our own individual talents, and we will only see the same kinds of people.

Welcome

Hi Everyone.

My name is Sang Woo

I was born 1989. 01. 14 in Seoul, Korea.

Seoul is the capital city of Korea.

I graduated from Highschool in Korea, then I want to study English.

That is whyI came here about two moths ago. (2007. Febuary. 25th)

Now, I have studied YUELI since 2007. March. 08

After I finished YUELI, I want to enter York University.