Religious Service

People from different regions have distinctive religions. I got a chance to attend religious service which was held by Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. It was the first time I came into contact with such sort of church filled with sense of saint, which made me a feel of respect and solemnity.

The sacred site is located at 390 Mochou Road. I arrived with my classmates on the afternoon of Dec.1. The beautiful name for the service was called “A Touch of Messiah”. As far as I know, the Messiah was a Christ, also a great religious lender who saves the world. Despite I just heard it from legend, it was still surrounded by mystery in my mind.

During the whole event, the hymn “Silent Night” left me deep impression. Following the fabulous lyric, I felt myself as one of the Christs praying for God. “Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar. Christ the Savior is born”. As you imagine, what a tremendous devotion of thousand of Christ was flowing into heaven. What a huge role the Savior plays as their reliant spirit support. In their eyes, they pray for lord Jesus as pray for peace, goodwill, making hearts rejoice and pure. It was Jesus that taught them to overcome hatred and evil, and enabled them to love one another. They devote themselves for Jesus as if we Chinese believe the existence of Buddhist. In fact, maybe those “Gods” live our hearts are fictions themselves, after all, on the other hand, they can work as a belief to inspire humans to go ahead, to strive for brightness.

Overall, we ought to show enough respect to these religious culture.

Go to a performance

On 2nd May want to Nanjing Olympic Centre to watch Vitas’s concert with my junior classmate Lee. I went there at 4 pm with my family; the concert didn’t finish until 8 o’clock.
The concert was really fantastic, and I enjoyed it very much. I became crazy about Vitas when I was a junior high school student. He is creative and inimitable because of his high voice; people call it dolphin’s sound. I admire him not because his unique caliber but also his inspiration.
As a Russian pop singer, composer, and fashion designer. He is most commonly known by his shortened first name, Vitas, or Витас in Russian. Much of his music is straightforward pop influenced by techno, and occasionally classical opera.
He has received much of his fame through Russian television and is planning to sign to entertainment labels in countries such as China, Korea, and Japan in order to expand to those markets. Vitas' 2000 video "Opera #2" has been forwarded frequently via the Internet which accounts for much of his worldwide recognition. Tour includes concerts in Russia, Romania and China. Vitas performed in Bucharest, Romania on 25 February. This concert was broadcast on romanian television networks
Overall, his performance always brings me a enjoyable sense and never tired of it. He has distinctive traits from others particularly due to his voice. I am willing to recommend you to get a chance to view.

Academic Showcase

PLANNING

SCIENCE

ART

MANDARIN

LANGUAGE ARTS

SOCIAL STUDY

volunteer experience

Further the classroom learning, to explore new areas need new work experience. Our school GCA provides all manners of volunteer work for choices that we could not only do contributions to the public,but also enjoy the opportunities of approaching this sophisticated and dynamic society. Leading Danish exchange students to visit around campus, teaching elementary school students, painting a stage backdrop for Fashion Show were all my precious experiences. I would rather say it's a brave attempt than only a piece of volunteer work.

Being a little guide for Danish students needs the greatest courage of all, so it became the most challenging task. At first, with a small talk, I learnt they could speak a fluent English, at least much better than me. I felt a bit confused- they also speak English as a kind of foreign language, how could they speak it so pretty well as if they were English native speakers? they told me English and Danish had many things in common that both languages belong to Latin words system. Unlike Chinese square words which completely differ from them. I thought it also solved my question why Chinese people have to regard basic grammar as the cornerstone and gateway of English learning. At the meantime, I explained to them the definite meaning of our school motto. As we reached our first destination- refectory and dormitory, unfortunately, it was not open that I was worried about whether it had affected Danish guys' moods. Actually, I noticed they were still wearing natural smiles which showed their dignified temperaments. After that, wandering across the playground to arrived at gym, I introduced some sports items we did in P.E classes such as Yoga. Sometimes there were always some language barriers formed when I Attempted to describe more complicated things, but they were conquered by my brevity later on.

Due to the remote-distance-journey in China, those Danish guys began to feel homesick spontaneously, so they just could show their zeal through delivering letters. My group members and I were in charge of translation for them in order to ensure them buy appropriate stamps. Our terminus was one produce market.
The Danish did not complaint any awful smell inside or appeared impatient complexion. On the contrary, they began to observe diverse vegetable,meat and grains, or had a try of native produce. Meanwhile, I taught them how to say some simple ways of asking prices so that the active atmosphere reached its climax.

Teaching a group of naughty and naive kids in Beijing East Road Primary School s also a remarkable thing. Those guys seemed very tired of English study. So except English conversations, the UNO cards play was another finesse to keep their attention. Every time I stated its rule in English,the translation with Mandarin was necessary, or they would not understand easily. It seemed a bit stuffy for, but I would grasp motivation from their gaze.

With approximately 20 hours' volunteer work, my horizons has been enlarged and I even feel myself as a harvest man who obtains abundant grain in fall. Everyone ought to have his own outlook to outside as when a person needs a name. It shows you are different from others. Going beyond the boundaries of current knowledge to make more new discoveries will be earlier acquired with this dog-eat-dog world.

ARTS & DESIGN 2

After a hard search, the Nanjing historical museum was finally found around Mochou Road. My mother and I reached there on Mar.7th. the title for this exhibition is called” witnessing the history” which display diverse sorts of relics in the past.

First of all, the whole exhibition was set with a dark background that totally made up a simulated atmosphere as tough I felt myself in the ancient realm. As you see in that photo, a delicate wooden boat matched with a row of paddle looks exactly cute. In my first glimpse, those mini paddles looked just like the tongues stretching out from children’s “mouths”, also the windows on the body of the boat were children’s eyes which was fully-opened. Meanwhile, the vertical sail was standing on the deck there in a great silence. What a peaceful way of life it have must been living! I felt it guarded there for welcoming us tourists. We witness it, and it witness the remote history. It also witness the shipbuilding industry, the developed navigation, and military force in our nation (even though it sounds a little bit inflated). The simultaneous perception caused was respect feeling for such a profound result of both labor and wisdom despite it was only a tiny exhibit for now. another architecture model like a temple was built in Han Dynasty, used as a graveyard for burial. It is a symbolized build in that dynasty which also was filled with a tinge of conservatism, only nobleman could have the ownership to use it.

At last, the figure of Buddha suddenly reminded me of the mouse head statue which was auctioned by French recently. That is absolutely caused indignation of Chinese because that treasure ever belonged to our nation’s but was robbed by French invaders during the First Opium War. Nowadays, there have been overtly moved to carry an auction out for benefits, which seriously spoiled the relationship with us for such a rude action. One Chinese citizen who live in France stands out to ask for that statue without paying any charge so as to declare the ownership and claim of our property. I appreciate and approve it for his intense ethnic feeling although there also exists someone think it to be against credit. As a part of PRC, there is no scope to tolerate something infringe our interests and against morality.

I believe that I have kept something in perspective through the excursion. Those historical relics made me can not help thinking more deeply instead of simply appreciating their appearances. That is why I could choose this exhibition.

Culture awareness

Exposed from many phenomenon, I am likely to be infected by various dishes. It is exactly hard to resist their temptation, mainly not only caused by my weak repellence, but also consisted in its exclusive flavor full of appeal. The evidence of my boom in weight is strong enough to express my loyalty to tasty food.

A pleasant day on Feb. 28th, had my parents company, I initiated another dishes journey in Cheng xian Street. The reason for reserving this restaurant is simple, it is located the close distance away from my school. Nobody dose not know one of the classical western dishes is beef steak. It one more times appeared on my menu selection without exception. By contrast with the past, beef steak here tastes not smooth and juicy even feel added much water. It also feel like gravy had evaporated already. My resentment was not broken up until the next dish came to shock my tongue. That kind of role was played by Paella – a special made Spanish dish of rice cooked with fish and vegetable. As long as you have a taste, its common name must be covered by its actual flavor. A tip for you – stirring the stuff in the whole until the flavoring penetrate all ingredients, you will enjoy the best quality as you want.

In short, the most obvious difference compared with Chinese food is that Spanish style is partial to be creamy and concrete while Chinese tends to be more salty even spicy which tastes more stimulative. Meanwhile, westerners prefer to Dutch Treat. As for environment there, dark background combined with color lights creates a vibrant hue, soft shade can be seen everywhere on the wall. Many foreigners gather there maybe have not adapt themselves to the local diet. I noticed that they never made a noise, whispering with enough politeness. That is why those people are welcome at any time and any occasions. The cooking time lasted for a little bit long whereas it had no bad effects on my mood. To my surprise, some of the waiters could speak a fluent English that seems like a wise strategy to attract especially foreigners.

American, Italian, French, even Swiss style food maybe has been already familiar by us. If you have no concept about Spanish style, it is silly to be tentative since it wastes both time and energy.

Personal Health

The more exercise, the healthier we are

Besides club and work experiences, physical activity can also not be ignored for it is associated with our personal health. Having a sound body is primary desire for everyone. Nevertheless many of us are always daydreaming about it instead of taking action as if there is pie in the sky. The latest tendency of staying at home, playing electronic products is getting prevailing, which directly leads to the large number of people suffering poor constitution. I was one of these instances in the past. Yet since I entered my high school GCA, I have increased the amount of exercise, and gained effect.

There are two values have big impacts on me. Going back to the latest campus sports meeting, because of the absence of one athlete in my class, we would give up the item of female 800-metre-race. With a challenged attitude, I was temporarily chosen to be substitute to compete. The confusion in all directions was invading me undoubtedly due to the lack of any practice before. I even forgot to make preparation for losing face. The competitors I faced were all well disciplined or had potential basis in there childhood. There was no time to worry about more at the moment the bomb rushed out of gun. At the very beginning, I got the first three without any effort, and that made me either proud or doubtful. The pride was going up till I was passed by one by one rival. The result of my failure as it is I can not afford my short of energy because I had run out of much energy at first. Seemingly, knack has to be regarded as one of the finesse to succeed. Eventually, I felt a gratitude for this participation, although I was in a out of breath, run-down state. Another lesson for me is that to be calm and sensitive instead of being proud at any time.

The next event is also an educational lesson. It occurred in a badminton match. Within the first go-around, I didn’t think my opponent’s skill would beat me as I had exceeded her on score for a long while. However, the misplay was bothering me out of control. I can not stop batting out-of-bounds continually. It must be results from the lack of wariness and neglected of game rules. Even if I didn’t save the unpleasant circumstance in that match, the victory I gained the second competition is a reward for my restored condition and the experience absorbed by the last time.

One more thing, I found that both two activities actually match to my personal fitness goals. Running is one of the laborious athletes that needs your persistence and fortitude. I want to harden my determination by this approach. Compared with that, badminton is more relaxing. The firm basis is a promotive account for me to continue it. There is a trouble in that I almost have no extra time in spite of weekends. Then it is better for me to study more efficiently in order to squeeze more time for sports. Above all, reciprocal effect is the best wish.