记者:黄嘉华
5月15日星期三晚六点,英语角在图书馆如期举行了。天气放晴,学生们情绪也格外高涨。聊天中洋溢着的对英语热烈的爱也诠释出了英语角的含义:Open your mouth, Open your world。这次到场的外教有Mr. Leck Wall和Mr. Christopher Dockstader。
Mr. Leck Wall先是与学生们讨论了美国枪支管理的问题,学生们都各抒己见。有的学生认为为了保障公民的安全,允许公民持有枪支还是很有必要的;有的学生则说人们允许拥有枪支会造成社会暴力,所以美国应该严禁枪支;而有的同学觉得枪支管理制度应该是根据国家的国情决定的。接着,Mr. Leck Wall和学生们转向了比较轻松温馨的话题——家庭。Mr. Leck Wall向学生们分享了自己幸福的家庭生活。他谈到与妻子一起去桂林旅游,感受到“桂林三水甲天下”的含义;也聊到与妻子第一次在中国过传统春节的有趣的经历。学生们也纷纷问到Mr. Leck Wall在美国的生活点滴,比如家庭派对等,Mr. Leck Wall也很开心地作了回答。另一边,Mr. Christopher Dockstader也与学生们谈天说地,十分愉快。在气氛的推动下,许多学生从一个被动者变为主动者,向Mr. Christopher Dockstader分享了自己的所见所闻。
英语角一直在学校活动中具有独特魅力。在这里,很多人从听众的角色转变为一个侃侃而谈的领军者,从刚开始结结巴巴的口语到一口流利的标准口语。这种成长不仅仅是他们自己的,也是整个英语角的。希望有更多的学生加入英语角,与我们一同成长。
The English corner-Open your mouth, Open your world
By HUANG Jiahua
The English Corner this week was held on 15th of May at 6 p.m. in the library. Students were very excited, and the atmosphere was filled with passion for English. It showed the meaning of the English Corner: Open your mouth, Open your world. The present overseas teachers were Mr. Leck Wall and Mr. Christopher Dockstader.
At first, Mr. Leck Wall discussed the United States firearms management problems with students, and the students showed their own views. Some students thought that in order to ensure their safety, it was necessary for citizens to have their own weapons. Some students said people being allowed to have guns would cause social violence, so the United States should prohibit guns. But some students thought firearms management system should depend on the national condition. Then, Mr. Leck Wall and the students changed to a warmer topic - Family. Mr. Leck Wall shared his happy family life with the students. He had enjoyed a wonderful trip in Guilin together with his wife, and the picturesque scenary impressed him so much. And he also talked about the first time he spent traditional Spring Festival in China which was an interesting experience. The students also asked Mr. Leck Wall the life in America, such as the family party. Mr. Leck Wall was happy to answer them. At the same time, Mr. Christopher Dockstader and the students talked about everything. With the active atmosphere, many students changed their attitude from passive to active and shared many experiences with Mr. Christopher Dockstader.
The English Corner is always an attractive school activity. Here, a lot of students change their roles from listeners to speakers and confront themselves to speak English in public. The progress made is not only for their own good, but also represents a success of English Corner.