Picture

       It's a beautiful scenery ,different colors houses are surrounded by lush mountains. It looks like a peaceful and quiet village, where is far away from the noisy and crowd cities.Also, there is a bridge that stands tall and upright in the front of this village.After being shocked and attracted by this landscape,I notice a guy who is at the top of bridge drives a car. Now that he wants to open fire, it looks like a flight will break out. By the time he arrived, all people here had already left. Even though  they weren't reluctant to leave their home, he didn't have another way to avoid suffering. It's vey lucky that we see so beautiful senery before the violent fight starts.

My listening blog：Armywives

1. This is my listening blog link:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/382405#s-p1-so-i0
2. Summary:

   It  plays army families, and it mainly tell three familyes, who the husband is soilder. First, the daugher drank alcholo illegally, and the mother is very angry with this and quarreled with her daughter. Her  father  has a lot business to do in the army, so he couldn't  handle it stay at home. Second, the wife quarreled with her husband, she even let her husband quit in the army and find a new job, because she think he should earn more money to support the family.Thirdly,this is also a couple who want to divorce, the wife could't forgive her husband no mateer her husband apologize.
3. Opinion
  It's intereting and funny when I finished it, during this episode, it just told some annoying and  trouble in army families. In fact, it's similar to reaily, because we could't be sweet and happy every day . On the contray, there must have some boring and bad things that we shoud face. About the feeling of this episode, I think most armywives should understand their husabands, although their husband could't earn much money and take much time with families, they still love their wives and families. Most ot time,  their husbands should foucus jobs , so please the armywives could comprehend that.
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Denver review: Chili's Grill & Bar

My vedios:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uf6N6ChHaY and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp6VQFRBHv0

       Friday evening,  I went to chili's restaurant with Adam. It's unexpected that so many Americans were eating here. We waited ten minutes before we got a table, when we sat , I observed this restaurant carefully, although it's not big  inside, it had a good atmosphere  to have a dinner.When the waiter came, I hestitated  what I  should choose, because there are too many dishes and most of them are new for me. This time, Adam  gave me some advice and I ordered a steak finally . When I  tasted it, I feel the American dishes are pretty good as well.

      During the dinner,  I talked with Adam  as usual, I asked his work and camping, he also asked me my English, and he brought some DVD , which are famous Amerian movies. In fact,  I am thankful for Aadm, because he helped me to practice English, besides, he introduced many places and culture in America. Althouhg it's  very short that we met each time. it's so interesting and excited. Every time, I feel  the time is so fast when we are together. Tonight,  when  it's close to 8:30. I  am reluctant to say bye to Adam.

My listening blog：Obama Speech

1. This is my listening blog link:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/384370

2. Summary:
     Obama gave us a good speech, after introduction, he encouraged  Ameican people to be hopeful to Ameica now, especilly the economy, which is a  big challenge for Americans. Also, he promised there will have more jobs  be created  and  the business will have a better situation. Next, he moved on education of childen, and the America will make efforts to make more children get high education, whcih make Amercia great as Obama said. At the end, he talked about the violence for children,  and  he will try to keep children safety, because we will live on the next  generation .
3. Opinion
  It's first time to listen to Obama's speech, and he is a good speaker, which make his speech splendid. During the speech, he has passion , humorous, and  thoughtful.  Almost every listener will be affeted. His speech not only gives us  fluent and  perfect expression, it also leads us to an emotional areas, which are full of love, caring, and hope. I believe Ameica will be bright  under his leadship,as he said" please believe me, let's keep on , let's look forword!"

My listening blog: Rookie Blue

1.This is my listening blog link:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/374825#s-p1-so-i0

2.Summary:

   They are rookie detectives,men are handsome and women are beautiful and funny. One day, it happened an accident, and three women are on the way to wedding when they hit a car. The detectives asked them but in vain, and the detective discovered a dead man in red color car when she broke the glass. They checked the crime scene and investigated this case . The eyewitnees said the bride among three women drove the car. so the bride was arrested. Later, the detective found the laceration that be stabbed by a knife.

the detective found a sign 911 on bride's right hand,and she felt the bride should know the more information about the victim. and they focus their attention on victim's brother. when they arrived his brother's apartment  the moment that his brother was brought by someone.Finally ,the bride said the truth and told them the real address of victim. and the detectives took action and rushed to the apartment.........

3. opinion

  Compared with detective shows in china, rookie blue is more funny and interesting. Most of time, I thought it is a drama which is very humor and relaxed. In this movie, three women who are drunk added more funny sights, especially the bride who is gong to marry in few hours.  Finally, the detective got the important detalis from her and finished the case. I think it's a good episode  that  I will spend more time on it,  and the plot that has diifferent cases and characters attract me.

My listening blog: Law and order

1. My listening link:
  http://www.hulu.com/watch/329157

2. Summary:
     It's a special victim, which happened in New York city. A shooting took place in a home, A delivery guy found it. The wife and husband was killed, and their daughter Emmy who is fourteen years old was beening rescued in hospical. Absolutely, the detectives arrived the spot first time where it happened. Later, the detectives met Rob who is the boyfriend of  the daughter. and they asked about  something about his girlfriend. Also, they found the housekeeper who served fourteen years in victim's house. and they found her brother Jim who is leading to learn Bible. Besides, they talked with a boss who has a bar and commited many crimes, but finally, he was released. At this time, the daughter waken up, and the detectives asked her some details about her parents, and they investigated it from Rob, and they found some strange things that realted to this case. Finally, the report proved Emmy is  not target and Jim spoke...... Emmy is the killer who want her parents die, and Jim and his sisiter was a part of murder.
3.Opinion
      I'm very sad and angry that the parents treat their daughter bad, which caused the daughter pointing  the gun to their parents. Even badly, her mother isn't better than a homekeeper,who always care and help her. Buth her favor to Emmy lead to be much worse, which make this thing complicated and parents dead. I think a nice and harmony family is extremely important to a child's growing. every child want to get care from parents instead of blaming and cold -blood. Absolutely, in this case, Emmy should find other ways to solve it rather than revenge and hate, and she never know she will get more hurts and  the punishment that is waiting for her.

Denver review : Sherman Church

      Today, I went to Sherman church, where lies in downtown. In fact, I expect to go to church  for many days. When my America friend told me go there together. I  was excited and promised. Although I'm not  a christian, I still want to experience it. Before I came to America, I had known the christianity is one of  three main  religions  in the world. Also,  Bible is an impotant and  meaningful book. It's unexpect that opportunity comes.

     When we got there, there are many people who have been waiting and talking. and we can take some dessert and fruit to eat on the fiirst floor. It differs than what  I  image, and the inside of church  is so beautiful and amazing. In short, It give me a comfortable feeling. About 11 o'clock,  it began, and the band  appeared and sang some songs. The songs are inspirab-le and shocked, which made me get into this       atmosphere.Actually, I think most songs more like poems ,which have rhyme and fluency, like come jesus come.

I like these songs because they make people's heart active and excited. After that,  a man who  speaks very fast  said something about church rules.  About a couple minutes later, another guy appeared and started the last thing today, and he is vevy humor, which always make people laugh. Absolutely, his speed is too fast to catch up for me. But from my memory, I still can remember some words , like moral lines and god exists who is observing you all the time, and some ethical judgement. Finally, he read the last page of  BIEBLE, and during the reading, we all pray for a while. I have been thinking what person the Jesus is , and why can he affect so many people in the world?  When I listened to the last song, I felt the church became a concert suddenly, and I saw many people who have passion stand up, which remind me some scenes in Olympic games. I am proud of myself , perhaps, this is the charming of religions.

       About the religions, they all are beliefs that peple own, When I came to America, I found so many churches in Denver. As a reflection of culture, the effection of religion surprised me, which differ than what in china.In fact, most chinese don't have beliefs, ethically, it's not a good thing for chinese. Personally, I  don't belong to any religions, and I am always embrassed when people ask me my belief.  I  aslo have been searching for my confusion. Till one day,  I  found answers: beliefs are help you how to get spiritual, you can  use prayer, silence, meditation, connect what ever is right for you , renew your spirit and strength." I think I can get through this and found a belief  that belongs to myself .

My listening blog # ABC News:Tragedy in Colorado

1. This is the link of ABC news this week

     http://www.hulu.com/watch/383126
2.Summary
     This week, a gunman in Aurora shot dead 12 and wounde 58 people. It's a tragedy for huamn beings. This show is dived into three parts. First of all,the mayor of Aurora give his opinions regard to this cool- blood ,vilolent criminal. He pointed out it just was a random incident, and the killer who is  an ordinary man just did wrong seriouly this time. Second, it's give us some investigations, such as how to cope with tragedy for colorado, and who is next Holmes?   Last. it's a big question that need to search for. They are from different fields, and  they discussed whether the goveronment should control the gun strictly.Meanwhile, some examples and statement are came up with. Is the gun really control the answer？
3.opinion
     First, I am so sad and angry when i heard this news, you know, just see a movie, tweleve people was shot to dead causeless. I hate the gunman who has a good education, why are you so cruel and crazy? Absolutely, we don't need  concern this crimianl too much, after all ,it just a individual incident. But, there are some questions for us to care, especially the laws to control guns.  Although it's hard to adjust or change, I still suggest the goveronmet should take effective action and decrease the incidence, and no innocent people  die in the future.

Cleverbot VS Me

Hello.

My name is Cleverbot, what is yours? YOU Can call me Zhen YES How old are you. Fourteen. So young? How old are you? 25. I see. I am 19 years old. Are you a student? Yes. Where is your school ? Nowhere. Have you been to china? Yes I have. When? Since 30 minutes ago. Really? Yes. Do you like it ? Yes, night. Where do you live? earth Me too Coincidence? Maybe. If you are a female, would you like to date? Perfect, where will we can date? Anywhere you like. Okay. At which street? University Blvd. Yes, a university is a school. Yes, university of Denver. So you live in Denver? Yes, where do you live. Canada. Great place. Not so much. Everyone keeps trying to kill me. Just because I'm one of the 'bad guys' Really? Yes, really.

Aspen: A Town closing to Heaven

Vedio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEKWlxcDzl8&feature=youtu.be and  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCMYdrtyk34&feature=youtu.be

       Aspen: A Town closing to Heaven

Aspen

         In Friday, I went camping with Adam, who is my best American friend. After five hours driving, we arrived in campground . When we got there, it's vey dark . Adam introduced his friends to me. I was excited and unbelieveable that so many Americans were here, where is surrounded by mountains and forest. In Americans' word : it's a perfect place to get close to nature. After that, Adam told me to take out of tent and fix it, because we would go sleep in  tent. In fact, it's the first time to sleep in tent for me, so I was a little scared and  nervous.

           The next morning, I wake up to people talking.When I came out from the tent, Adam told me a bear appeared in this area where is not far. Iwas so curious and asked them where the bear, They all laughed andsurprised. At this time, Jane, who is a nurse, called us to eat breakfast. Eggs, bacon, tortillas and blueberry plain, which make me stuffed. After that, we went to Aspen town, where is all surrounded  by mountains. As Jane said"it look like a Swiss village", it's so beautiful and the weather is so nice and comfortable. We visited many stores and main market in the street. On the way to the lake, I was shocked and attracted by the scenery that lies in road sides.

      when we arrived the lake, suddenly, it began to rain. we took out of our fishing rod, At that time, I was so excited and rush to lake, and i can't describe that feeling: so free, so relax, so relieved, and so clean in my heart like the lake. I really hope to stay here forever. We just went fishing about one hour before the rain pour. Actually, we didn't want to go, but it's close to  dark, so we decided to leave. I was so reluctant to farewell to here.
      At the night of the last day, We walked together to the creek and bridge, We found that I have gotten into them slowly, including the culture, food , and English. As for me, it's a good choice  for me to practice english,  but most important, I can get into American culture. I thank to Adam and his friends, who make me find a feeling of home that blow off my loneliness.

My listening blog# One hour with Bill Gates

1.This is the link of my listening blog: One hour with Bill Gates  http://www.hulu.com/watch/377004#x-0,vepisode,1,0
2. Summary:
       It's Charlie Rose interview to Bill Gates. Bill Gates built foundation in india to help poors, This foundation is almost more than one billon dollars, and it try best to promote education and improve medical condition  in India. Also, he give a compariosn between China and India, and he analyze the obvious problems that india existed. He talked about the reason why he chose the india instead of the china. In his words, because the india largely need. In addition, he pushed some programs in india, and included some communitties to help women in the north of india. and he even talked to them and asked them how the feeling. He is optimistic for his foundation which benefits the india and he wanted to persist it. Meanwhile, he will engage in more projects that have a research in new tools, including HIV. after that , he talked about his successful experience and feeling, and he explained the PC programs between Microsoft and Apple. Next, he talked about software competition and his opinions to facebook and Google these competitors. At the end, he moved on education and how to make children benefit it and change it.
3. Opinion

    It's a good interview, during the interview, I can see some funny questions and the humorous answers from Bill Gates.As a rich man in the world, he built foundation which was a great milestone for his intended career.He also pushed his idea to the reality except the software, which is proceeding now. No matter how difficult it is, he said he could't fall back because he has engaged many years. About the foundation, he strongly believed that it will make people benefit actually. I was inspired by Bill Gates,who always pursue his goals bravely and then make efforts to achiece it, Although it's incredible for people. Perhaps, this is the difference between success and failure.

Movie theaters in Denver

United Artist Theatre

SOON

     Yesterday, I went to United Artist Theaters again, Actually,  I have been here for many times, and I remember the first movie that I saw is 3d journey 2. The room inside is very huge, absolutely the biggest is IMAX, where I saw the TITANIC. The effect of film is pretty good.I always sit the middle of  seat place, where I can enjoy more.In fact, at the beginning, the main goal for me is not entertainment, I just want to practice my listening. But with the time going, I felt in love with America movies. I often came here and saw some newest movies in US. Every time , I not only saw the exciting films, but also scan the details about coming soon. SO for people who want  to experience it, it's a place where you have to go in Denver.
     There is another theatre in cherry creek mall. Comparing the United Artist theatre, this theatre is not luxury like the former. It's not big inside, either. But  the ticket here is a little cheaper, which is fit for students. In addition, the type of film is different from United Artist,  and if you can't find films that you are eager to see in other theaters, you can have a try come here. Last time, I came here to see a action movie safe, which is acted by Jason statham, but I didn't find it  in United Artist theater. Most important, because it lies in cherry creek mall, so when you go shopping, you also can have a spiritual enjoyment. Maybe next time, after you go shopping with your family, you will say to your father: can we have a visual enjoyment?

The Shaw-shank Redemption: A Synonym To Hope

      "I hope to make cross the border, I hope to see my friend and shake his hands. I hope Pacific is blue, I hope...... " this is the ending of shawshank redemption movie. I saw it  again, but  this time i saw it in English fully. Every time, I  always engaged. and the scene that happened in movie is kept in my mind clearly.As for me, I am inspired and shocked by this great movie, which remains as the best movie in many lists. In fact, the effect The Shawshank redemption isn't just in America. It's a great movie in the world as well, It's a movie that the undergraduates have to see in china. I think the theme that  the movie represent associated  with American's culture and
personality. This is my own opinion. But next , I will share my view with you based on one important theme.

     His name is  Andy, who is banker, was convicted wrongly . At the begin, he just hang out in prison all the day, which like other criminals. Meanwhile, he get a job that serve for the warden using his intelligence and wisdom. when he heard a surprised thing that a guy describe a murder briefly, and he is sure that the murderer who killed his wife and lover isn't him.  He want to clarify his innocent, but there  is no any effect that whatever Andy persist. At the end, he want to give a redemption to himself instead of living despair. He succeed in breaking out of the prison and withdraw the money that  belong to the warden, and reached a island in pacific ocean. In the movie,you will notice a picture of beautiful girl  that paste in the wall, when the warden tear up it, and there is a very deep hole behind the picture.  His friend Red ever have a joke with him that he can dig it with a hammer at least 100 years, but he only  spend 19 years. as a proverb said, everyone is own god , and if you give up yourself, nobody can save you. From beginning, Andy never give up and try his best to blow off his loneliness . The hope always be hidden in his heart , although he is a person who like silent and strict. Finally,I want to quote a word in this movie to represent my feeling"some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers  are just too bright".

Find my strengths

Your top three intelligences: Intelligence Score (5.0 is highest) Description 4.14 Nature: You are sensitive to nature and environment. You probably know the names of rocks, flowers, birds, and trees. You love to be outdoors. Here are some ways to use your nature intelligence in your learning: Work in the garden. Read about plants and/or animals. Study habits of fish or birds. Read nature magazines. Go hiking. Take photographs of what you find on your hike. Write a story describing the photographs. 4 Social: You like to develop ideas and learn from other people. You like to talk. You have good social skills. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your social intelligence include taking part in group discussions or discussing a topic one-to-one with another person. Find ways to build reading and writing exercises into your group activities, such as: Reading a dialogue or a play with other people Doing team learning/investigating projects Setting up interview questions and interviewing your family, and writing down the interview Writing notes to another instead of talking. 3.86 Language: You enjoy enjoy saying, hearing, and seeing words. You like telling stories. You are motivated by books, records, dramas, opportunities for writing. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your language intelligence include reading aloud, especially plays and poetry. Another idea is to write down reflections on what you've read. You may also enjoy exploring and developing your love of words, i.e., meanings of words, origin of words and idioms, names. Use different kinds of dictionaries. Other ideas: Keep a journal Use a tape recorder to tape stories and write them down Read together, i.e., choral reading Read a section, then explain what you've read Read a piece with different emotional tones or viewpoints — one angry, one happy, etc. Trade tall tales, attend story-telling events and workshops Research your name The scores for your other five intelligences: 3.86 3.86 3.57 3.29 3.29 Just because these five are not in your top three doesn’t mean you’re not strong in them. If your average score for any intelligence is above three, you’re probably using that intelligence quite often to help you learn. Take a look at the Practice section to see how to engage all your intelligences.          Through this quiz,I can know myself well. In addition, I can find my weakness, which hinder my success. Futhermore, I can take some methods and advices that benefit my  intelligences.Finally, I can have a comprehensive learning and improving.

My Best Friend

       Yesterday night, I  was boring and annoyed. Suddenly I remembered my best friend, and his name is jin long, who has worked in a bank for a year. I called him, and every time I heard his voice, I would be delighted very much. He told me" work is not easy, and it exceeded our imagination" ,we talked a lot about past time during we were at university.It's unforgetable for us, because we became friends when we were at campus.

       I  met him about five years ago, when we just entered into university.In fact, we weren't the same class, but we often had class in a classroom,which gave us a chance that we knew each other. He give me a good impression,and he has integrity, optimism, enthusiasm, which are good characteristics as a friend. In addition,

he has passion for his life, and no matter how difficult it is, he would face it bravely.We often studied together in the library, and his English is better than me. so he often help me to improve English. Besides, he made friends with Adam, who is from America, taught the history of American in our university. It's clear to remind one time when he introduced me to Adam, I was too shy and nervous to be speechless, which is a embrassing thing for me. Actually there are many fun for us, which played an important role in my university time. At the time, we often talked about our future when we walked to seaside, where it need one hour to get. now, I don't know how I can walk one hour , perhaps, the beautiful seaside that is waiting for me attracted  me, but most important reason is I  found  the time is so fast when we are together.

       Although we knew each other just a short time, It's the treasue for my whole life.  Now. I often ask him some methods to learn English, and  I have been thinking why the person is me not him, who came to America. sometime I want to exchange with him,and I can work in a bank instead of  studying all days,but it just an idea that can't work. I also feel he will be better than me if this chance belongs to him, but the truth has existed, as he said" It's hard to change the environment, you should adapt to it and change yourself"

Two truths and one lie
I felt in love with a girl these days.
I  can drive a car .
I like playing basketball.

Hello everyone. I'm zhen, nice to see you this quarter.