Teaching in China was a life-changing experience that awakened my senses and expanded my world view. But it was not an easy experience. In many ways it was the hardest year of my life. I think back to the day of my in...Teaching in China was a life-changing experience that awakened my senses and expanded my world view. But it was not an easy experience. In many ways it was the hardest year of my life. I think back to the day of my interview, here in Brisbane, after answering a small ad in the daily newspaper——it all rounded so exciting. I remember展开更多
本期艾小庆选注的文章“Man in Wheelchair Scales World’s Tallest Tower”,有以下几句: Adams,31,is the first person to attempt and complete climbing Toronto’s CN(=Canadian National Railways加拿大国有铁路)Tower in a whee...本期艾小庆选注的文章“Man in Wheelchair Scales World’s Tallest Tower”,有以下几句: Adams,31,is the first person to attempt and complete climbing Toronto’s CN(=Canadian National Railways加拿大国有铁路)Tower in a wheelchair.It took some展开更多
Everyone knows China has the largest population of any country on Earth. It isa fact that holds fascination the world over. Yet it is not until one is actually in Chinathat the enormity(巨大)of its population hits home.
Living in China without knowing its language, I found myself in a strange si-lence. Yet out of this silence came a beatiful lesson. I learned that without words to highlight our differences, the language of emo-tion r...Living in China without knowing its language, I found myself in a strange si-lence. Yet out of this silence came a beatiful lesson. I learned that without words to highlight our differences, the language of emo-tion reveals us to be the same. We all love, hope, fear and dream. We long for ac-ceptance. We thrive in warm families. We all laugh and cry.展开更多
I hope you enjoyed a magical celebration. I have had an exciting time here.In Australia, we celebrate New Year’s Eve with champagne and parties. At 10seconds to midnight, everyone stops to count in the new year at fu...I hope you enjoyed a magical celebration. I have had an exciting time here.In Australia, we celebrate New Year’s Eve with champagne and parties. At 10seconds to midnight, everyone stops to count in the new year at full volume, beforeshouting" Happy New Year", kissing the nearest person, and breaking into araucous (沙哑的) version of "Auld Lang Syne". Loud cheers resound in hotels,halls, nightclubs and backyards across the country.展开更多
你也许已从本期目录中发现:一个新专栏又诞生了！Denise Noblet,一位来自澳大利亚的作家,现执教于上海金山区。她的文章感情真挚,坦诚热情,行文优美,读Denise的文章,既可学到新鲜活泼的英语,特别是散发澳大利亚“风味”的遣词造句,乃至...你也许已从本期目录中发现:一个新专栏又诞生了！Denise Noblet,一位来自澳大利亚的作家,现执教于上海金山区。她的文章感情真挚,坦诚热情,行文优美,读Denise的文章,既可学到新鲜活泼的英语,特别是散发澳大利亚“风味”的遣词造句,乃至拼写,比如本文的标题中的G’day,Denise称:“G’dayis Australian for“Good day”。We often use it instead of“hello”,同时,读者还可窥见一个外国人是从怎样的视角来认识中国。现在,越来越多莘莘学子远游到澳大利亚去留学。读者朋友,假如你有问题想问,写信或发email给本刊,本刊将择要请Denise作答。】展开更多
自本栏目开辟以来,好评如潮。一位澳大利亚的作家,不远万里来到中国,在上海的郊区金山和松江的两所中学任教一年。这是她一生难忘的一年,她的快乐和欣喜、困惑和迷茫、寂寞与痛苦、希望和憧憬,等等,都在本专栏得以真实而又生动的折射。...自本栏目开辟以来,好评如潮。一位澳大利亚的作家,不远万里来到中国,在上海的郊区金山和松江的两所中学任教一年。这是她一生难忘的一年,她的快乐和欣喜、困惑和迷茫、寂寞与痛苦、希望和憧憬,等等,都在本专栏得以真实而又生动的折射。本专栏的上期披露了这样一个令人心疼的事实:Once,theywere so naughty I stormed outside and cried while they laughed at me through thewindows。不少读者发来邮件,对这些naught学生表示了强烈的不满,cried/laughed在上句形成了强烈对比。在素质教育的呼声日甚一日之今日,让人觉得,这些学生已非一般意义上的naughty(顽皮;淘气)了。本文,Denise Noblet又向读者披露了她在上海遇到的一件让她至今不能理解的真实故事。】展开更多
Denise Noblet的这篇文章有感而发,真情动人,却让人抱憾!她已经离开了上海市金山区的那所学校。回到澳大利亚。而她现在的“接班者”(另一老外)向她倾诉了内心的痛苦。这些痛苦勾起了她对往事的回忆。一个澳大利亚的教师,不远万里,来到...Denise Noblet的这篇文章有感而发,真情动人,却让人抱憾!她已经离开了上海市金山区的那所学校。回到澳大利亚。而她现在的“接班者”(另一老外)向她倾诉了内心的痛苦。这些痛苦勾起了她对往事的回忆。一个澳大利亚的教师,不远万里,来到中国,向学生传授英语知识,尽心尽力。想方设法。然而,结果并不美好!Denise Noblet在文章中披露了这样一个令人心痛的事实:Once, theywere so naughty that I stormed outside and cried while they laughed at me through the windows. 本文发人深省的一句是:This is not an indictment(本义:控告)on the students, but rather a failing of the Chinese education system.展开更多
Last month I was given the opportunity to return to China, to teach in ShenZhen. For a while, I suffered the agony of indecision (优柔寡断) as I weighed upthe pros and cons. I made a list of reasons to go and reasons ...Last month I was given the opportunity to return to China, to teach in ShenZhen. For a while, I suffered the agony of indecision (优柔寡断) as I weighed upthe pros and cons. I made a list of reasons to go and reasons to stay, and askedfriends and family for their advice. Finally, I found a quiet moment and heard展开更多
Life can change in an instant. In my ease, it changed in the ten hours it took to fly from Australia to China. Now, ten months later, I am home. I have a wealth of experience and a lifetime of stories——pricdess gift...Life can change in an instant. In my ease, it changed in the ten hours it took to fly from Australia to China. Now, ten months later, I am home. I have a wealth of experience and a lifetime of stories——pricdess gifts from a marvelous adventure. When I left China, the leaves were falling as winter snapped at the heels of autumn. A day later, I emerged from Brisbane(布里斯班。展开更多
When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, China seemed worlds apart from the turmoil. With no ties to the US and no real enemies, China was immune to the fear that gripped the West after the att...When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, China seemed worlds apart from the turmoil. With no ties to the US and no real enemies, China was immune to the fear that gripped the West after the attacks.展开更多
Many of my students have made me their friend, and are delightfully candidwith me. The stories they share are touching and humorous,wise and wistful, andsometimes a little sad. Last week I received an email from one o...Many of my students have made me their friend, and are delightfully candidwith me. The stories they share are touching and humorous,wise and wistful, andsometimes a little sad. Last week I received an email from one of my middle school students, Mickey.She was unhappy because her parents had forbidden her to play outside during展开更多
This month I’m writing from Song Jiang Number Two Middle School, my home for the summer holidays. There are six other foreign teachers here——three British, two Americans and one Peruvian. After two weeks together w...This month I’m writing from Song Jiang Number Two Middle School, my home for the summer holidays. There are six other foreign teachers here——three British, two Americans and one Peruvian. After two weeks together we’re really good mates, sharing adventures on a daily basis.展开更多
文摘Teaching in China was a life-changing experience that awakened my senses and expanded my world view. But it was not an easy experience. In many ways it was the hardest year of my life. I think back to the day of my interview, here in Brisbane, after answering a small ad in the daily newspaper——it all rounded so exciting. I remember
文摘本期艾小庆选注的文章“Man in Wheelchair Scales World’s Tallest Tower”,有以下几句: Adams,31,is the first person to attempt and complete climbing Toronto’s CN(=Canadian National Railways加拿大国有铁路)Tower in a wheelchair.It took some
文摘Everyone knows China has the largest population of any country on Earth. It isa fact that holds fascination the world over. Yet it is not until one is actually in Chinathat the enormity(巨大)of its population hits home.
文摘Living in China without knowing its language, I found myself in a strange si-lence. Yet out of this silence came a beatiful lesson. I learned that without words to highlight our differences, the language of emo-tion reveals us to be the same. We all love, hope, fear and dream. We long for ac-ceptance. We thrive in warm families. We all laugh and cry.
文摘I hope you enjoyed a magical celebration. I have had an exciting time here.In Australia, we celebrate New Year’s Eve with champagne and parties. At 10seconds to midnight, everyone stops to count in the new year at full volume, beforeshouting" Happy New Year", kissing the nearest person, and breaking into araucous (沙哑的) version of "Auld Lang Syne". Loud cheers resound in hotels,halls, nightclubs and backyards across the country.
文摘你也许已从本期目录中发现:一个新专栏又诞生了！Denise Noblet,一位来自澳大利亚的作家,现执教于上海金山区。她的文章感情真挚,坦诚热情,行文优美,读Denise的文章,既可学到新鲜活泼的英语,特别是散发澳大利亚“风味”的遣词造句,乃至拼写,比如本文的标题中的G’day,Denise称:“G’dayis Australian for“Good day”。We often use it instead of“hello”,同时,读者还可窥见一个外国人是从怎样的视角来认识中国。现在,越来越多莘莘学子远游到澳大利亚去留学。读者朋友,假如你有问题想问,写信或发email给本刊,本刊将择要请Denise作答。】
文摘自本栏目开辟以来,好评如潮。一位澳大利亚的作家,不远万里来到中国,在上海的郊区金山和松江的两所中学任教一年。这是她一生难忘的一年,她的快乐和欣喜、困惑和迷茫、寂寞与痛苦、希望和憧憬,等等,都在本专栏得以真实而又生动的折射。本专栏的上期披露了这样一个令人心疼的事实:Once,theywere so naughty I stormed outside and cried while they laughed at me through thewindows。不少读者发来邮件,对这些naught学生表示了强烈的不满,cried/laughed在上句形成了强烈对比。在素质教育的呼声日甚一日之今日,让人觉得,这些学生已非一般意义上的naughty(顽皮;淘气)了。本文,Denise Noblet又向读者披露了她在上海遇到的一件让她至今不能理解的真实故事。】
文摘Denise Noblet的这篇文章有感而发,真情动人,却让人抱憾!她已经离开了上海市金山区的那所学校。回到澳大利亚。而她现在的“接班者”(另一老外)向她倾诉了内心的痛苦。这些痛苦勾起了她对往事的回忆。一个澳大利亚的教师,不远万里,来到中国,向学生传授英语知识,尽心尽力。想方设法。然而,结果并不美好!Denise Noblet在文章中披露了这样一个令人心痛的事实:Once, theywere so naughty that I stormed outside and cried while they laughed at me through the windows. 本文发人深省的一句是:This is not an indictment(本义:控告)on the students, but rather a failing of the Chinese education system.
文摘Last month I was given the opportunity to return to China, to teach in ShenZhen. For a while, I suffered the agony of indecision (优柔寡断) as I weighed upthe pros and cons. I made a list of reasons to go and reasons to stay, and askedfriends and family for their advice. Finally, I found a quiet moment and heard
文摘Life can change in an instant. In my ease, it changed in the ten hours it took to fly from Australia to China. Now, ten months later, I am home. I have a wealth of experience and a lifetime of stories——pricdess gifts from a marvelous adventure. When I left China, the leaves were falling as winter snapped at the heels of autumn. A day later, I emerged from Brisbane(布里斯班。
文摘When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, China seemed worlds apart from the turmoil. With no ties to the US and no real enemies, China was immune to the fear that gripped the West after the attacks.
文摘Many of my students have made me their friend, and are delightfully candidwith me. The stories they share are touching and humorous,wise and wistful, andsometimes a little sad. Last week I received an email from one of my middle school students, Mickey.She was unhappy because her parents had forbidden her to play outside during
文摘This month I’m writing from Song Jiang Number Two Middle School, my home for the summer holidays. There are six other foreign teachers here——three British, two Americans and one Peruvian. After two weeks together we’re really good mates, sharing adventures on a daily basis.
