I think there are two questions in the whole passage that we can't combine them into one issue.And the first one that we should mention is that Jericho did quite well in playing baseball,so that he is banned to play in the Youth Baseball League.But does that mean he is forbidded to play baseball anymore or there's something important in the sentence to be omitted,that is to say, Jericho as a skilled player is just not fit for the league just for the beginners?
Ok,let's see another sentences in the last part of the passage:
"This is not highowered league.this is a developmental league whose main purpose is to promote the sport. "
"League officials suggested that Jericho play other positions or against oldedr players or in a different league."
In my opinion ,the section above gives us two pieces of information.The first one is the Youth Baseball League of New Haven is mainly for the beginners;and the second is the officials suggested Jericho go to a higher-level league to play.
From the section above ,our thoughts maybe become cleared.It's not one issues that Jericho is banned to play baseball anymore,but means that he had better go for another high-level league that may be more suitable for him to promote himself.So if what I did above isn't a wrong speculation,I think the problem has been settled ,that is,it's a better idea for Jericho and the whole league that Jericho stops to play in the league and goes for a higher-level place.And then, as a result ,Jericho will get a better promotion about his skill and the other players in the Youth Baseball League will be practicing in a safe situation.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Stop the excuses and just let him play!
This piece of news, I believe, is a reminder of the darkness in society to me. It tells me that when someone gets power, he gets everything.
The real reason for why Jericho can't pitch, obviously, isn't the so-called he-pitches-so-fast-that-may-hurt-others one. What if he pitched for the defending league champion instead of a team sponsored by Will Power Fitness? I guess in that case this news wouldn't be reading by us right now. Instead, perhaps some local newspaper would probably write how excellent and gifted this nine-year-old could be and how wonderfully he pitched. No wonder his mother was irate and threatening.
League officials were always saying that Jericho pitched too fast that might end up hurting others, however, nothing like they said ever happened. And there was a protest at the league's field by players and parents urging the league to let Jericho pitch. Didn't the league officials feel themselves groundless to say what they've said since it was not convincing at all? Sometimes we can see how funny people can be...
It's not a problem that emerges recently. It has been a problem since the division of social status existed, not only in United States, China, but all around the world thoughout history of human beings. We can't blame it on someone because this isn't an individual's fault. What we should do is pray to God wishing we are not the victims of things like that...
As this thing finally exposed to public, I think this gifted child has already got his chance to play. So telling the media is also a good choice when we unfortunately become the victims. Once it attracts the attention of public, things will be the way they should be.
Well, this is what I got from this piece of news. However, since the words are written by a person, who can't be one hundred percent objective, I can't say that the fact is like this. But at least, I suppose the author is trying to make us think in this way.
The real reason for why Jericho can't pitch, obviously, isn't the so-called he-pitches-so-fast-that-may-hurt-others one. What if he pitched for the defending league champion instead of a team sponsored by Will Power Fitness? I guess in that case this news wouldn't be reading by us right now. Instead, perhaps some local newspaper would probably write how excellent and gifted this nine-year-old could be and how wonderfully he pitched. No wonder his mother was irate and threatening.
League officials were always saying that Jericho pitched too fast that might end up hurting others, however, nothing like they said ever happened. And there was a protest at the league's field by players and parents urging the league to let Jericho pitch. Didn't the league officials feel themselves groundless to say what they've said since it was not convincing at all? Sometimes we can see how funny people can be...
It's not a problem that emerges recently. It has been a problem since the division of social status existed, not only in United States, China, but all around the world thoughout history of human beings. We can't blame it on someone because this isn't an individual's fault. What we should do is pray to God wishing we are not the victims of things like that...
As this thing finally exposed to public, I think this gifted child has already got his chance to play. So telling the media is also a good choice when we unfortunately become the victims. Once it attracts the attention of public, things will be the way they should be.
Well, this is what I got from this piece of news. However, since the words are written by a person, who can't be one hundred percent objective, I can't say that the fact is like this. But at least, I suppose the author is trying to make us think in this way.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Why not leave the team?
To discuss the conflicts between Jericho Scott and the Youth Baseball League comprehensively, we need to view the problem from both of their angle. Otherwise, it is really unsound draw any conclusion.
Admittedly, it is really a shame that the Youth Baseball League to force Jericho to leave the league just because his outstanding talent. There are absolutely no convincing regulations or rules say that anyone who fit the age cannot become a member of the league. And isn't it quite rude or even brutal to force a nine-year-old boy to leave the league and dismiss the team just because of his gifted ability? The harm to the innocent boy is inevitable and maybe to heavy for him to carry on his hobby.
On the other hands, there are some potential danger which promoted by the baseball league is reasonable to a certain term. Jericho did not hurt someone yet cannot lead to the conclusion that he will not hurt someone by his fastball. Other kids do have the possibility to get hurt.
It is not a surprise that Jericho's mom will be irate, but why do not take a consideration of the idea to let Jericho to leave the league? He could and surely will be in a better league for his development.
The reason why the conflict occurred just because we need to find a best way for Jericho to develop.And I do believe it is not a good idea for Jericho stay in the team.
Admittedly, it is really a shame that the Youth Baseball League to force Jericho to leave the league just because his outstanding talent. There are absolutely no convincing regulations or rules say that anyone who fit the age cannot become a member of the league. And isn't it quite rude or even brutal to force a nine-year-old boy to leave the league and dismiss the team just because of his gifted ability? The harm to the innocent boy is inevitable and maybe to heavy for him to carry on his hobby.
On the other hands, there are some potential danger which promoted by the baseball league is reasonable to a certain term. Jericho did not hurt someone yet cannot lead to the conclusion that he will not hurt someone by his fastball. Other kids do have the possibility to get hurt.
It is not a surprise that Jericho's mom will be irate, but why do not take a consideration of the idea to let Jericho to leave the league? He could and surely will be in a better league for his development.
The reason why the conflict occurred just because we need to find a best way for Jericho to develop.And I do believe it is not a good idea for Jericho stay in the team.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Let he do it !
From this writing, I kow a boy who was stopped playing baseball , just because he pitched so fast . Is it a kidding ? That is to say , someone were stopped doing what they wanted because of too excellence .
I am against stopping the boy playing baseball . as far as I am concerns , if I like something , I will do it from begining to end . I won't let anybody make me do other things , just because I do things so well . I support Jericho to go on this sport . According this writing , I know he is very like and good at this sport , so we should encourage him to go on working hard and making a great progress in baseball . Above all , from words his coach said , Jericho never hurted any one in the past time , so he isn't a danger . If other teams walk off just because of afraiding his pitch , I think these teams are very bad , they can't take the challenge and they are real losers . On the one hand ,I think his mother is right that she allways encourage his son , I am moved by this .On the other hand , I don't like what League officials suggested , if they put Jericho playing in other positions , he will do it worse than the former time because he is not good at new position .
In a word , I hope Jericho can continue playing baseball . After all , he is a 9-yea- old boy , we can't do something that may hurt his young heart .
I am against stopping the boy playing baseball . as far as I am concerns , if I like something , I will do it from begining to end . I won't let anybody make me do other things , just because I do things so well . I support Jericho to go on this sport . According this writing , I know he is very like and good at this sport , so we should encourage him to go on working hard and making a great progress in baseball . Above all , from words his coach said , Jericho never hurted any one in the past time , so he isn't a danger . If other teams walk off just because of afraiding his pitch , I think these teams are very bad , they can't take the challenge and they are real losers . On the one hand ,I think his mother is right that she allways encourage his son , I am moved by this .On the other hand , I don't like what League officials suggested , if they put Jericho playing in other positions , he will do it worse than the former time because he is not good at new position .
In a word , I hope Jericho can continue playing baseball . After all , he is a 9-yea- old boy , we can't do something that may hurt his young heart .
After I read this article I think in a certain way the kid and adult make wrong dictions, especially the parent. In Jericho Scott parent they threatening the other team and vowing to get the league shut down, it is bad behavior doing in front the children; also giving the kid wrong lesson to deal this kinds situation. On the other hand the coach and other team player's parents are told the kids quit the game. Because Jericho Scoot are playing, too strong to them, they cannot win, no one having fun... It is hilarious, this is not that everybody gets a feel-good trophy, it is competition, and I think "to be the best you've to beat the best". For the kid, he had great gift for God. He is above average for 9 year old, but similar to 11 or 12. But if he smart enough he play same level as and find his hidden potential. I think he should play, but play with people skil level same as him.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
What should we do for Jericho?
As a nine-year-old boy, Jericho definitely hasn't acquired a psychological maturity! That is why to disband the Jericho's team will be an absolutely ridiculous choice as it will lead children not only in the Jericho's team but also the entire league and every child who has known about this to a vague direction that whether they should try their best to unlesh their talent extremly. If the league makes this decision the impacts would be sensational as Jericho and his teammates are innocent! To punish a people for being well-performanced is parctically unfair especially give punishment on a nine-year-old child!
On the other hand, the anxiety of the children's parents from other teams can also be understanded. All in all the ball's speed which Jericho pitched is too fast for the children just as the beginning players, despite Jericho had never hit any batters before.
So, what should we do for Jericho? It is evidently necessary to encourage a person to develop his potentiallity of their talent. So we should give Jericho some special conditions for he has gift in baseball instead of disbanding the team. Let Jericho make decisions by himself for the position on the baseball field instead of giving restraint to him. Maybe soon Jericho will paly in a upper league and became a star of baseball game and he can play with his firends just for fun at the same time!
On the other hand, the anxiety of the children's parents from other teams can also be understanded. All in all the ball's speed which Jericho pitched is too fast for the children just as the beginning players, despite Jericho had never hit any batters before.
So, what should we do for Jericho? It is evidently necessary to encourage a person to develop his potentiallity of their talent. So we should give Jericho some special conditions for he has gift in baseball instead of disbanding the team. Let Jericho make decisions by himself for the position on the baseball field instead of giving restraint to him. Maybe soon Jericho will paly in a upper league and became a star of baseball game and he can play with his firends just for fun at the same time!
Why not?
Looking at the title,I am really surprised.It is disturbing to think that a person would be punished as a result of his excellence.I'm now fully convinced of the fact my mother has told me that you'll fall if you stand TOO high!
In fact,I don't think Jericho is in no way to be blame.He should also consider the feelings of others.Such is human nature,that a person don't care about others unless he gets punished by others.Take care!God closed a window when he opened a window.
However,it does not mean that the officials can go to extremes to forbid him pitching.I see no reason for a person to stop doing what he likes and good at.Imagin the wrath when you were told you cannot have a girlfriend because you're too handsome.They should be responsible for the development of Jericho's baseball life.They can send him to another team better for him. I suppose that's the best policy.
In fact,I don't think Jericho is in no way to be blame.He should also consider the feelings of others.Such is human nature,that a person don't care about others unless he gets punished by others.Take care!God closed a window when he opened a window.
However,it does not mean that the officials can go to extremes to forbid him pitching.I see no reason for a person to stop doing what he likes and good at.Imagin the wrath when you were told you cannot have a girlfriend because you're too handsome.They should be responsible for the development of Jericho's baseball life.They can send him to another team better for him. I suppose that's the best policy.
Let Jericho play
It's not surprising if someone cannot play baseball. But it will be surprising if it's because someone is too good to play. It's more surprising that this is HAPPENING.
Baseball is a sport game and every game has its rule. If someone broke it then he got penalty. Otherwise, it's not reasonable. Jericho didn't break any single rule so there's no reason not letting him play. It's really ridiculous not to let Jericho play just because he's too good. If so, all the other swimmers have an excuse to have Michael Phelps out of the Olympics this summer.
Telling a 9-year-boy that he is too good to do something he likes is really cruel. 9-year-old, it's a crucial time for a child to explore and develop his own interest. It's quite important for a child to establish his confident which is of great significance on his later life. However, now the League is doing the opposite. The controversy hurts Jericho and he felt it was his fault nobody could play. This kind of thought is fatal to a child's psychological health. It's not exaggerating to say the League is ruining a child and committing a crime.
So, maybe it's OK to let Jericho play in a different league or something, if he agrees. But it always be wrong to not let him play.
Baseball is a sport game and every game has its rule. If someone broke it then he got penalty. Otherwise, it's not reasonable. Jericho didn't break any single rule so there's no reason not letting him play. It's really ridiculous not to let Jericho play just because he's too good. If so, all the other swimmers have an excuse to have Michael Phelps out of the Olympics this summer.
Telling a 9-year-boy that he is too good to do something he likes is really cruel. 9-year-old, it's a crucial time for a child to explore and develop his own interest. It's quite important for a child to establish his confident which is of great significance on his later life. However, now the League is doing the opposite. The controversy hurts Jericho and he felt it was his fault nobody could play. This kind of thought is fatal to a child's psychological health. It's not exaggerating to say the League is ruining a child and committing a crime.
So, maybe it's OK to let Jericho play in a different league or something, if he agrees. But it always be wrong to not let him play.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
America
Although many people told me that America is very different from China before I came here,I still don't see much difference.Maybe it is because I've seen a lot of movies or I've had an American teacher or maybe because I've always been with the Chinese friends here.
The hardware such as the buildings and the facilities here are obviously better than that in China.The things here are also more expensive than than that in China.
However,people here are similar to people in China.Some are friendly,some are not.Some are arrogant,some are warm-hearted and some are trying to be a member of the other group. It is the same in China.After all,we are all human beings.I think I haven't seen the real American culture,but I'm trying my best to get into it.And I know a lot of people are helping me.
The hardware such as the buildings and the facilities here are obviously better than that in China.The things here are also more expensive than than that in China.
However,people here are similar to people in China.Some are friendly,some are not.Some are arrogant,some are warm-hearted and some are trying to be a member of the other group. It is the same in China.After all,we are all human beings.I think I haven't seen the real American culture,but I'm trying my best to get into it.And I know a lot of people are helping me.
Experience America
About a week before, I got on a plane which took me all the way from China to America. When I got out of Newark Liberty Airport, my first impression on America was that the sky was really blue! And I kept saying that again and again. Then we went to New Jersey to stay for the night because it would be too late for us to drive to MU. The house we stayed in is totally different from what I've been living in back in China. The family was really good to us.
Two days later, we were eventually on our way to MU. It took us more than 4 hours.
When we arrived here, everyone is kind and concerned. I still remember when we were standing before DOLLAR GENERAL after shopping, an old lady came to us saying" I know that you are from different parts of the world, but welcome to Mansfield!" with a smile on her face. I was feeling warm. And I can feel that every day here. Sometimes, just a smile, a nod or a "hi" can always bring me back to home.
Two days later, we were eventually on our way to MU. It took us more than 4 hours.
When we arrived here, everyone is kind and concerned. I still remember when we were standing before DOLLAR GENERAL after shopping, an old lady came to us saying" I know that you are from different parts of the world, but welcome to Mansfield!" with a smile on her face. I was feeling warm. And I can feel that every day here. Sometimes, just a smile, a nod or a "hi" can always bring me back to home.
study in America
I study in America now.when I came here at first time, I was very excited. I looked around when I got anywhere. I said HELLO to anyone who smiled to me. Students from Mansfield are all friendly. Some people offer to help me sometimes, even I didn't know their names. Mansfield University has a safe and beautiful environment, so I can study with this recourse here. There are many excellent professors and students, so I can learn much which I can't get in China.
Today I had two classes, and this is my first time learned from foreign teachers. I was very sad because I cound't understand what they said. I wanna develop my English level , so I take the ESL class. I hope I can have a progress from this class. Teacher from this class is very kind , she often plays jokes with us, I like this class.
Today I had two classes, and this is my first time learned from foreign teachers. I was very sad because I cound't understand what they said. I wanna develop my English level , so I take the ESL class. I hope I can have a progress from this class. Teacher from this class is very kind , she often plays jokes with us, I like this class.
What do i think of Mansfield?
The first time i went to Mansfield is in last year. It is pretty samll when saw it, but i like it, because i uslly lost in big place. At that day i remenber i meet a very great person, he is friendly, nice to everyone, and tall. Soon we became friend, i follwd him all the time, at those time he make some new friends too, also at that night we sit together and talk a lot of stuff. We have great time, on the second day we still hand up together and make some new friends, them later on we both our own home.
Breathtaking!
The first impression I got about U.S. is at the airport. Then I have stayed in New Jersey for a couple of days. The house that the American live is quite different from China, which I think is very cute. The street is clean and tidy, every thing is in order. In these two days we have a little trip to NY. I found that the city is like a larger UN. I mean there are so many people from various countries and with different colors. Another thing that I am very happy to find is the Americans are always very helpful and frendly. They greet people with a sunny smile and really very polite, that's a kind of formal way that we Chinese not often use. But with peer group they do have another way to greet people. My roommate is a funny guy. Every time I came into my dorm he always say hi to me like this:"what's up,man."or "Hey budy,how are you doing!" I am so surprised to find the Hip-hop style of greeting people in the young people of American!
Talking about the faculties in MU, I am really appreciated their warm-hearted help and really helpful suggestions. Every and each teacher in MU is so enthusiastic about their jobs and duties. This sense of accountability is the secret of the flourish of U.S., I believe.
Talking about the faculties in MU, I am really appreciated their warm-hearted help and really helpful suggestions. Every and each teacher in MU is so enthusiastic about their jobs and duties. This sense of accountability is the secret of the flourish of U.S., I believe.
Everything goes well and it's wonderful here!
After almost 13 hours' flight, I am in the US at last on Aug.19 .During the trip to Emily's apartment ,I really find it exciting.The highways are clean and the scenery along is quite wondreful!It seems that we Chinese are a little weird for the American pass by.But fortunately, I am not frightened at all.Everything goes well. Emily's family are quite friendly to us and they showed us the different sorts of bread ,but I think the names are so difficult for me to remember that right now I forgot everything about them except the flavor!!!
Then Dr. Madigan drove us to the MU,and it's a long trip.But at the same time ,it's quite spelendid outside the window.Oh, by the way, Dr.Madigan is such a nice guy that I have never seen.He's kind-hearted and helpful,so that I don't feel homesick at all.And Christy is also a quite nice lady.Also, most of the American here are friendly to us and all above makes me feel cofident while being here.
The schedule is a little tough,and I'am just wondering whether I should drop some of them .And now I hope I can handle them well.
Then Dr. Madigan drove us to the MU,and it's a long trip.But at the same time ,it's quite spelendid outside the window.Oh, by the way, Dr.Madigan is such a nice guy that I have never seen.He's kind-hearted and helpful,so that I don't feel homesick at all.And Christy is also a quite nice lady.Also, most of the American here are friendly to us and all above makes me feel cofident while being here.
The schedule is a little tough,and I'am just wondering whether I should drop some of them .And now I hope I can handle them well.
Impression of the America
I arrived in the Unite States of America in 19 auguest, 2008 and I thought America is a busy country at the first sight cause there were a large numbers of people at the Newark airport. The first night in the America seemed too long because I extremly missed my family as this is the first time I have been aborad.
But soon, the kindness and warmheart of the Compell's family affected us. They treated us a typical American dinner and we enjoyed that. Everyone were so happy and showed their curiosity about everythings they had never seen begore. All of us were happy there and it seemed the laughter from the table flew to my home to my family.
That is the first impression the American people showed us that they are so friendly and it will be an abusolutly unforgetable experience for my life to cherish.
But soon, the kindness and warmheart of the Compell's family affected us. They treated us a typical American dinner and we enjoyed that. Everyone were so happy and showed their curiosity about everythings they had never seen begore. All of us were happy there and it seemed the laughter from the table flew to my home to my family.
That is the first impression the American people showed us that they are so friendly and it will be an abusolutly unforgetable experience for my life to cherish.
Friendly Americans
Studying abroad alone is really a challenging thing. Because I may suffer a lot from loneliness,homesick and so on. Actually I have been worried about it at first. But when I arrived at America. I felt everthing around was familiar. Mansfield University is just like my second home. When I walked into the building, everyone said hello smiled to me. When I went to shopping, the local people came to me and said: I know you are new here, I wish you can have a good time in Mansfield." After hearing that, I was deeply touched by the hospitality and kind people here. It makes me feel like going home.
My roommate is also very nice. He really impresses me because of his excellent table tennise skills. I've thought that Americans are not good at small size ball sports. But he totally changes my idea. I'm happy to be a dormate of him.
In a word, I really fall in love with this country and the people here!
My roommate is also very nice. He really impresses me because of his excellent table tennise skills. I've thought that Americans are not good at small size ball sports. But he totally changes my idea. I'm happy to be a dormate of him.
In a word, I really fall in love with this country and the people here!
Feeling about the USA
How to describe my first impression about America?Exciting? boring? or strange?
I don't know.
It is certainly a strange place to me 'cause I've never been here before and that's also the reason why I find it quite exciting to study in America. But that's not totally the truth 'cause I've seen lots of pictures about the state and about Mansfield. And thanks to the culture class I took in my freshman year, I haven't experienced any big culture shock till now.
I think the people here are very friendly. They'll say hello to me even we don't know each other, which is not common in China---only people who're familiar with each other will greet when they meet.
The food here is good owing to the variety. The only problem is that there're not a lot of kinds of vegetables and the fruit here is expensive, I think. One more thing, the Chinese food here is really different form that in China, you should believe that!
I think the dormitory is cool. It's big and there're only two people in it, although my roommate think it's a little small. So I'm sure it'll drive him crazy if he lives in a dorm of Chinese university, a small room shared by 6 to 8 people. We also can have a refrigerator. It's really cool.
Generally speaking, I like this place and hopefully I'll enjoy the 2-year life here.
I don't know.
It is certainly a strange place to me 'cause I've never been here before and that's also the reason why I find it quite exciting to study in America. But that's not totally the truth 'cause I've seen lots of pictures about the state and about Mansfield. And thanks to the culture class I took in my freshman year, I haven't experienced any big culture shock till now.
I think the people here are very friendly. They'll say hello to me even we don't know each other, which is not common in China---only people who're familiar with each other will greet when they meet.
The food here is good owing to the variety. The only problem is that there're not a lot of kinds of vegetables and the fruit here is expensive, I think. One more thing, the Chinese food here is really different form that in China, you should believe that!
I think the dormitory is cool. It's big and there're only two people in it, although my roommate think it's a little small. So I'm sure it'll drive him crazy if he lives in a dorm of Chinese university, a small room shared by 6 to 8 people. We also can have a refrigerator. It's really cool.
Generally speaking, I like this place and hopefully I'll enjoy the 2-year life here.
Welcome!
We'll start our ESL 1112 Composition for Non-Native Speakers course for this semester by blogging! We'll journal every class for a few minutes on our own blog and then you'll respond to weekly reading on this class blog. Good luck and welcome aboard!
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