Tiền thân của CLB tiếng Anh Sài Gòn(những ngày còn "định cư " tại HCMCC)

This afternoon , I attended the English Speaking Club of the Department of Industrial Management
( SIMESC ) , The Polytechnic Uni . I think it's quite interesting ! The most important things are that they can invite some people who master at English and some foreigners. So we have a very good opportunity to listen and to practise our English. I decided to co-operate wtih this English Speaking Club in order to make good chance for HCMCC members to practise our Speaking and Listening skills. Therefore, every two weeks, the leader of SIMESC and I will post the topic , so you can read and prepare and collect your idea before the day you attend the English Speaking Club . I hope to receive many of your supports to this activity of HCMC English Club.
P/s : this is English Club, so all of the articles ( I provisionally use this word ) written in Vietnamese will be refused and be deleted after 24 hours , sorry !)


Dirosemimi

HCM Polytechnic University
School of Industrial Management - English Speaking Club (SIMESC)----------------
I'm thankful to Dirosemimi for the good comment about my English Speaking Club (SIMESC). I think that most of you have not known much about this club. So, now you can know a little bit information about it.
As most ESC in HCMC, SIMESC exists to pursue the opportunity of speaking English. We have a comfortable environment for you to practice your English (such as: a room with air-con***ioner, TV, VCD, projector...) . So, the presenter can interact easily with you and you can communicate effectively with each other.
In each session, we have one topic to discuss. The topics vary from social field to studying field. At first, the presenter who masters in English (or a foreigner) presents the topic, shares his/her ideas and interacts with you. After that, we divide into many small groups to discuss about the topic. The good environment with soft music makes you feel relaxative when speaking English. Then, we play about 2 or 3 games by groups with many interesting gifts for the winner. It sounds great!!!
SIMESC opens every 2 weeks on Saturday at 14h30 at Seminar room B10 in HCM Polytechnic University. You can ask Dirosemimi to know the way to join us. (I think the best way is to go with her!!! Do you agree with me!?, Dirosemimi).
Next session will be held on 23/03. Iâ?Tll post the topic on HCMCEnglish Club ASAP.
BIGTEDDY

Next time is my special day.So can we talk about me ????
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Speaking of the weather, have you heard the National Weather Service is switching to a milder formula for figuring out wind chill?
The new one doesn't drop the temperatures quite as much. For instance, what used to be 70 degrees below zero is now a warm and balmy 44 below. ("Heck, Myrtle, let's go skinny dipping, baby!")
To make Winter even more "pleasant" I understand they're also changing what used to be called "15 feet of snow" into "a light dusting."

General Knowledge
Why is the sky blue? The rays of the sun, in striking the earth'satmospheree, are scattered by the countless tiny specks that fill the air, the blue rays beingscatteredd farther than the red. It is thus the blue rays which we see, and which lead us to believe that the sky is of that color. If the air were free of all particles of dust, the sky would be quite dark, relieved only by the brightness of the sun and the moon and of the stars which would then always be visible.
When do we shake hands at meetings? Students of folk lore trace the origin of handshaking to primitive magic; the physical contact of the hands symbolized that each of parties yielded himself up to the power of the other and united with him in peace and friendship; or signified the ratification of a compact or pledge. We still clinch an agreement or a business deal by "shaking hands on it." This element of contract is clearly seen in the Roman marriage ceremony, in which as also among the ancient Hindus the clasping of hands by bride and bridegroom was a prominent feature.
Who introduced the potato to Europe? No one knows for certain, though the cre*** is usually given to Hieronymus Cardan, a monk. Sir Walter Raleigh was not its introducer. He planted potatoes on his Irish estates in 1586, but the vegetable had been known to the Spaniards for many years previously. Both Sir John Hawkins and Sir Francis Drake have been cre***ed with its introduction into England, the former in 1563, the latter in 1580, but it is now held that they brought home the "sweet potato," not the ordinary variety. Drake's claim is upheld on a statue of the navigator at Offenburg, in Germany. An inscription on the base reads: "Sir Francis Drake, introducer of the Potato into Europe in the year 1580.
What Does Goodbye Mean? Goodbye is a shortened and corrupted form of God be with you. The expression has had in its long life many spellings, of which God be why you and Goodbye are representative. God became good probably by association with Good morning, Good evening, and Good day which were probably themselves shortened forms of God give you good morning, etc. The suggestion has been made that Goodbye is a corruption of God buy you but the earliest forms of the salutation show that this is not the case. Many common exclamations, such as bless you, save us, and preserve us used formerly to begin with God, Mercy on us is an abbreviation of God the Lord have mercy on us.
What is the origin of nicknames? Primitive mans habit of regarding his real name as his own private property and so rarely if ever to be used. To his companions he was therefore known by what was formerly called in England an eke (i.e., added) name. Slovenly pronunciation turned this into a nickname.
How did surnames begin? Here***ary surnames were unknown among the Anglo-Saxons. It was not until the twelfth century that these came into use, and not universally even then. Many of them were formed by adding son to the fathers Christian name, such as Johnson, Ferguson, and son on. Others sprang from localities as Attwood, Byfield, Green, Abbey, Townsend, who were domiciled respectively at or by the wood, field, green, abbey and town's end. More important people took the name of the village or township in which they lived, for example John or Derby would later be plain John Derby. A very large class ofsurnamess recall the occupations of their original owners, as Smith, Miller, Baker, Tanner, Fuller, Mason, Dyer, Abbott; while a vast number arose from nicknames and epithets (not always complimentary) given to theiroriginall bearers on account of their personal appearance or characteristics. A few taken at random are Hogge, Fox, Short, Swift, Longman, Rich isselff explanatory; but not to Power; which means the exact opposite and was originally poor. Not all English surnames are English in origin. Russell for example is Anglo French and means red haired.
Where is spring cleaning compulsory? In Hungary, where in 1937 it was made compulsory for all lofts, garrets and cellars to be spring cleaned, inflammable material removed, and cloth and paper stored in fireproof receptacles. The fine for non-compliance with the order was 30 pounds in towns and 10 pounds in county districts.
What is the origin of mind your P's and Q's? Various theories have been put forward. Some say that it was a warning to printers apprentices when sorting type the letters p and q being almost identical in form, others that it was used in inns amount owing being chalked on a board in order that customers should not order more than they could pay for when settling day arrived.
What is the difference between beer and ale? Today, virtually none. Lager beer is never called ale, nor are stout and porter, which technically are black beers, but other wise the term beer is taken to include ale. Only at one period, the fifteenth century, was the distinction clear cut. The English in England before the Norman Conquest drank both ale and beer, but what the difference was is not known. During the fourteenth century the terms appear to have meant strong and weak beer, as better beer cost four pence a gallon, penny ale only one penny. Meanwhile, German brewers were beginning to use hops in the making of beer, and it is though that English soldiers fighting on the Continent during the hundred years' War brought home the taste for this new liquor, for which apparently the name imported into England before 1400, and the ensuing century saw beer breweries of which latter at least seven were established in London by 1436. The struggle came to a climax or was ended, in 1483, when the use of hops in the making of ale was prohibited.
Who invented red currant jelly? This is a matter of dispute between England and France. In August, 1937, the French unveiled an obelish to the memory of Perrin Lamonthe, for whom they claim the honor, at Velainesen-Barrois. Lamonthe, they say, first made this delightful confection in 1364. On the other hand, English cooks claim that Edward I used the jelly a century before that date
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Poem of the day
The Storm
Down poured the rain; the closed window streamed
With its cold tears; leaden hung the leaves
With a load of rain, heavier than grief;
And the white trumpets of bindweed flowers, the open
Trumpets of joy and summer were splashed with rain,
Stained like the faces of children scattered with tears.
There was no word, you rose and walked away,
And all I saw were the pale heart-shaped flowers,
And the rain falling, more silently than tears.
by Margaret Stanley-Wrench

Bagai

Solve funny Riddle
No.1
A father and son are driving their car when they have a massive crash. The son is so bad hurt that he is taken to hospital.
The doctor comes over and look at the boy on the bed and shouts out "OH MY GOD, this is MY SON".

HOW and WHY ?
No.2
A husband and wife are driving their car. Suddently, their car stop b'cuz gas is empty. The husband get out the car and lock all doors of the car and say to his wife "Don't open any door except me". He go out to buy gas. When he comes back, he see 2 persons in his car.

HOW/WHY ?
The answer, tomorrow
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Được sửa chữa bởi - vivatim vào 14/03/2002 09:19

So boring guys,darling,u must try to think about how to make the topic become more exciting.Everybody just come and post some poems,or some thing they have dowloaded from internet and its so boring,its really a big trouble darling,thinhk about it.Cheers every1!
Tình yêu là đoá hoa nhưng nhiều gai.
Tình yêu là vết thương đau bầm tím.
Tình yêu là vết dao đâm vào tim.
Tình yêu là chết cho người mình yêu.
Tình yêu là nỗi si mê trong đời!<

Hi Diroemimi, I saw your picture in HCMC album. Well you look so cute. Here is a grift for you.
"Bart, I think you should go to Brandeis University, but New York University is also a possibility. Why don't you "kick it around" with your parents and let me know what you think?
In the conversation above, what does "kick it around" mean?
Hopefully, this question will interest you. I'm waiting for the answers from all of you, especially you, Diroemimi.

oh dear, I see someone fishing here...
nice shot !!!


A.I +
Được sửa chữa bởi - OneO vào 20/03/2002 11:51