O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

The words of this Christmas carol come from prophecies made 700 years before Christ. The title comes from the well-known Isaiah 7:14: "Be-hold, a virgin shall con-ceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman-uel." Imman-u-el/Emmanuel is Hebrew for "God with us." The "Rod of Jesse" refers to Isaiah 11:1: "There shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse"; Jesse was the father of David, second king of Israel. "Day-Spring" (Sunrise) comes from Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, in Luke 1:78: "The day-spring from on high has visited us." "Thou Key of  David" is in Isaiah 22:22: "The key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder," which in turn refers to Isaiah 9:6 "The government shall be upon His shoulder."


Solfege:

1. 6 1 3 3 3 2 4 3 2 1;
2. 2 3 1 6 1 2 7 6 5 6;
3. 2 2 6 6 7 1 7 6 5;
4. 1 2 3 3 3 2 4 3 2 1
5. Ref: 5 5, 3 3, 3 2 4 3 2 1
6.         2 3 1 6 1 2 7 6 5 6

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel. (1)

And ransom captive Israel. (2)

That mourns in lonely exile here. (3)

Until the Son of  God appear. (4)

Refrain:  Rejoice! Rejoice! (5)

Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. (6)

2. O come, Thou         of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory over the grave.

3. O come, Thou       -       , come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight.

4. O come, Thou key of          , come, And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery.

5. O come, Thou root of Jesse's tree, An ensign of Thy people be; Before Thee rulers silent fall; All people on Thy mercy call




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1. lullaby:
2. make fun : just for fun
3. rob:

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How to Work Well in Canada

Key Point Focus

• Business culture
• Being open to new ideas
• Workplace values

First things first

The Oxford ESL Dictionary defines culture as "the customs, ideas, and civilization, etc. of a particular society or group of people."

Understanding business culture and communication patterns in the Canadian workplace can involve a steep learning curve for many new immigrants. Canada covers a large geographical area, and you may observe regional differences in some culture practices as you travel from place to place. Although there are federal and provincial regulations that provide laws and guidelines for working Canadians, each company will also have some of its own customs, practices, and workplace values. And just like Canada does, each workplace contains a mix of cultural practices.

Trying to observe and understand culture is like trying to observe and understand an iceberg. There are things that are easy to see on the surface. However, it is not so easy to understand and predict what is under the surface. Values are sets of beliefs about the way people should behave with one another. Sometimes these values are easy to see and other times they seem to be very challenging to understand.

Anyone who is either looking for a job or starting out in a new job will require some time to figure out the expectations, culture, and customs of any new or prospective workplace. Meeting new people and learning about a new workplace culture can be difficult.

The Snooze News

CONNIE: Good morning!This is Connie Sung, bring you "Here's to Your Health," a program about modern health issues. Today we've invited Dr. Ray Thorpe to talk to us about insomnia. Dr. Thorpe is the director of the Sleep Disorders Clinic. Welcome to the show!

DR. THORPE:Thanks, Connie. It's great to be here.

CONNIE: Your book Night Shift will be coming out soon. In it, you tell people to pay more attention to sleep disorders. What's the big deal about losing a little sleep?

DR. THORPE: I always tell people to think of the biggest industrial disaster that they've ever heard about. Usually it was caused at least in part by sleep deprivation. Then I ask them to think about what can happen if they drive when they're tired. Every year, up to 200,000 automobile accidents are caused by drowsy drivers.

CONNIE: Wow! That is a big problem.

DR. THORPE:And a costly one. We figure that fatigue costs businesses about $70 million a year.

CONNIE: That's astounding! But getting back to the personal level, if I come to your clinic, what would you advise to do?

DR. THORPE: First, I would find out about some of your habits. If you smoked or drink, I would tell you to stop.

CONNIE: Really? A lot of people have a drink to relax.

DR. THORPE: Bad idea. Both habits are not only bad for your general health, but they interfere with sleep.

CONNIE: What about the old-fashioned remedies like warm milk?


DR. THORPE: Actually, a lot of home remedies do make sense. We tell patients to have a high-carbohydrate snack like a banana before they go to bed. Warm milk helps, too. But I'd advise you not to eat a heavy meal before bed.CONNIE: My doctor told me to get more exercise, but when I run at night, I can't get to sleep.


DR. THORPE: It's true that if you exercise regularly, you'll sleep better. But we always tell patients not to exercise within three hours of bedtime.

CONNIE: My mother always said to get up and scrub the floor when I couldn't sleep.



DR. THORPE: That works. I advised one patient to balance his checkbook. He went right to sleep, just to escape from the task.

CONNIE: Suppose I try these remedies, and they don't help?


DR. THORPE: We often ask patients to spend a night at our sleep clinic. We have electronic equipment that permits us to monitor the patient through the night. In fact, if you're interested, we can invite you to come to the clinic for a night.

CONNIE: Maybe I should do that.

The Different Workplace Culture

       The different culture of workplace between China and Canada is very clear to observe. Although I have no Canada's work experience, I have collected some information from my friends or searching in Internet. In my idea, Canadian workplace emphasize personal ability. If you have good education, abundantly knowledge and enough experience, you could get a good job with an important position and would have a good future. But in China. the more important thing is weather some one's parents are high officer. Home background is more powerful than working hard.
        In Canadian workplace, You should do the right things. If you are right, you can insist on it. In China workplace, you should do things right. What is right? What can make leader to be satisfied is the best right.
        In Canadian workplace, It's forbidden to ask colleagues' salary. In China, The first talking topic after collecting the wage is "How much you got last month?"
        In Canadian workplace, Staffs and workers worked hard. When they finish their daily job, they usually go home. In China, the government officers are very relax. Many female officers play the game of "stealing vegetable" in morning, go shopping in lunch time and go to hotel to meet metres in afternoon. Many males officers go to restaurants directly after work closed time. They drink with bragging, complaining somebody or spreading gossips
       



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Writting in English --- Business Letter --- Practice

(You are going to to write a business letter to a decorating that recently painted your living room. You pick a light yellow colour, but the painters painted it a dark shade.
The company is ABC Decorating Inc, 126 Broadway, Toronto, M4C 3W2. You looked it up on the Internet and discovered that the president is John Collins.)



Business Letter


August 5th, 2010                                                                                             2022 Don mill
The ABC Decorating Inc, MR. John Collins, President,                Toronto, ON M3A 3Rd
126 Broadway.
Toronto ON M4C 3W2

RE: Incorrect Painting Colour


Dear Mr./Mrs. John Collins:


      I have painted my living room recently with your decorating company. I picked a light yellow colour but the painters painted it a darker shade.

      I bought the paint from Storm Derk on May 30th, 2010. The store was on Midland Ave. I chose the paint colour #345. The seller, named Peter said it was the right color as I wanted.

      I don't know why your company's painters painted my living room a darker shade? It wasn't the colour that we wanted. We all didn't like it at all.

      Here are the copies of the Merchandise's receipts. Picture 1 is paint model number of light yellow; Picture 2 is paint of colour  #345, and picture 3 is my living room's wall which your painters painted. I also enclosed of the copies of contract about decorating. In the contract, we made it clear what color we wanted. It was light yellow, eh?

       I want your company to have the painters to repaint my living room with the light yellow free, and pay for paint colour  #345. Or, you can make it in light yellow by someway yourself. Otherwise, I'd like to make compensation for it. I expect compensation on inconvenience.

        I look forward to your reply and solving my problem. I'll wait until August 30th, 2010. before asking for help from the BBB or SCC.

        Please contact me at the address above.



Yours Sincerely

Cherokee Liu
416-854-7466

Declining an Invitation to a Field Trip -- History Buffs

Connoisseurs
A: What's up?
B: Nothing much,what's going on?
A: I'm going on a field trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario this Thursday.
B: Oh,really? That's nice.
A: I wanted to see if you wanted to come.
B: This Thursday? Sorry, I already have plans.
A: Doing what?
B: I've been called up by the Canada Revenue Agency with my family.
A: I really wanted you to come, but I understand.
B: Yeah, maybe next time.
A: I'll hold you to that.
B: Sounds like a plan.

Skiers
A: Hey, what's good with you?
B: Not a lot. What about you?
A: I am getting a lesson at Earl Bales Ski and snowboard Centre on Thursday.
B: That sounds like fun.
A: Do you thank you can come?
B: I am sorry. I am already doing something this Thursday.
A: What are you going to be doing?
B: My family and I are going to our dental hygienist.
A: I was hoping you would come.
B: I'll definitely try to make it the next time.
A: I'd better see you there.
B: All right. I'll see you next time.

History Buffs
A: What's going on?
B: Nothing really. How about you?
A: A lot, like the visit to a Remembrance Day Service I'm attending on Thursday.
B: Well, that's cool.
A: Will you be able to make it?
B: I'm busy this Thursday. I'm sorry.
A: What do you have to do?
B: I'm having my first colonoscopy, and I need to bid my family farewell.
A: Maybe you can come next time.
B: Hope so! I'll make sure and come to your next field trip.
A: I'll look for you at my next field trip
B: I'll be there.

Discussing Test Results

1.
A: Hi, I was wondering if I could get my test result from the other day.
B: Yes, I would like to schedule an appointment for you to come in and talk with me.
A: Is something wrong with me?
B: No, sometimes the test results aren't clear and we need to do more to get a clearer picture.
A: Can we talk about it now?
B: I would if I knew anything for sure, but I want to take a second look.
A: When can I come and see you?
B: You can come in this afternoon. If you would feel better, bring your husband with you.
A: Now I know that something bad is up!
B: Just relax, we will talk about it this afternoon.

2.
A: Hello, the nurse said that you might have my test results in from the other day.
B: I would like for you to come in and talk about a few more tests that I would like to run.
A: Does this mean that you have bad news for me?
B: I just want to talk to you about the tests that I want to run.
A: Can't you just tell me now?
B: I don't know anything for certain. We always do a double check if there is a question.

A: I want to see you right away.
B: You can come in this afternoon. If you are feeling too stressed, feel free to bring a friend along.
A: Uh oh, I know for sure that something is wrong!
B: Don't worry about a thing; we are just taking a second look and talking.

3.
A: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.
B: I want you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.
A: I think that this is a bad sign.
B: For now, I would like to run a few more test to look into some of the problems that you mentioned.
A: Why wouldn't you tell me over the phone?
B: If there is any question about test results, we always do a recheck.
A: I need to come in right away.
B: I would be happy to see you this afternoon. If you're feeling upset, please bring a friend or relative along.
A: O no, you're scaring me!
B: Come on in this afternoon and we will talk. It will be fine!A:B:







A:B:A:B:A:B:A:B:A:B:A:B:A:B:A:B:
 
cancerous: go to cancer
malignant: bad,worst
benign: good, nice
carcinogenic: mental led to cancer
chemotherapy: ray cure
geneany pig: object which was done experiment

Cover Letter

Sept. 28, 2010
Mr./Mrs. Hiring Manager
Wire Incorpaseted
123 Finch Ave W. Toronto
ON M3A 3R6

Dear Mr./Ms. Hiring Manager.

Please, accept my application for the position of client service representative at your company. I was excited to learn of this opportunity and would very much like to be considered for the position.

This position will give me the opportunity to use my experience gained as an assistant manager, and later as manager in two different retail settings. In these position, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations. Including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. My additional experience includes working in supermarket management.

I respond to client-initiated contacts, delivering fast and efficient service, assisting with financial translations. It is very easy for me to resolve the problem at first point to contact where possible.

Other skills that make me uniquely qualified for this job include excellent strong organizational skills, team-player, friendly, out going personality, relationship-building skills, retain knowledge about the feature and benefits of wide range and information seeking skills. My references from previous positions speak to these qualities.

I am confident my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. For your convenience, I have attached a resume to this applications. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely
Leo

The Cat As Man's Best Friend?

Cats aren't  man's best friends, but dogs are!

"Cats are man's best frieds." that common saying is wrong. I disagree with it. If you say "Cats are woman's friends." maybe somebody will accept it, but, not the best friend of them.

In the first place, cats are lazy. They do nothing to benefit people. They eat and sleep all day. Cats, living nowadays, can't catch mice. They lose the natural ability.

In the second place, dogs are man's best friend. Dogs are brave and loyal. They always save their master when hosts are in peril.

Lastly, women like cats. Maybe, cats are woman's friends, but not the best. A woman who is busy in business has no time to enjoy it. The woman who likes pets must be the hostness that has plenty of time.

There is an old proverb in China: A man doesn't keep cats and a woman doesn't keep dogs.

As I said before, I want to say: Cats are not man's best friend. Dogs are man's best friend. Dogs are better than cats.


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Free Field Trip to ROM

Today, I was lucky to be invited by MicroSkills to have a free field trip to Royal Ontario Museum. When I arrived at the ROM, MicroSkills' counselors Seema, Ling Hu, Mao Hu and Sophia were already there waiting for us. After checking in, we filed into the museum. It a was huge and magnificent museum. I had an unforgettable trip.

                                                                 In the main-entrance
 

Suddenly, I found an art mad by Joseph

In front of the Dinosaur's bone

Parallel tooth

Bird garden

Strange shark

Telehealth Ontario ------Hippocraties

Questions and Answers

What is Telehealth Ontario?

Telehealth Ontario is a free confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse. The service provides round-the-clock access, to a qualified health professional. It can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service, or go to a hospital emergency room.

In what languages is Telehealth Ontario available?

Telehealth Ontario is available in English and French with translation support for 110 languages and a direct TTY number at 1-866-797-0007 for people with a hearing impairment or speech difficulty.

Why has this service been introduced?

Telehealth Ontario will improve the use of our health system by providing you with access to experienced health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How does Telehealth Ontario work?

When you call Telehealth Ontario, you will be asked to describe your symptoms and answer questions to best assess the seriousness of the problem. Based on the assessment, the Registered Nurse can either advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner or, give you the phone number of community resources nearest you. You don't need an Ontario Health Insurance number to talk to a Telehealth Ontario nurse.

When should I call?

When you have a general health question, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. A call to Telehealth Ontario will give you confidential advice about any health-related concerns such as:

• Symptoms that could require medical attention;
• Illness or injury;
• Chronic illnesses;
• Nutrition and health lifestyles;
• Teen health and lifestyle issues

A call to Telehealth Ontario does not replace 911---that's always the first number you should call in emergency situations.

Who will I be talking to?

You will be speaking to a Registered Nurse who is registered to practice in Ontario.

How do I know the nurse are qualified?

The Telehealth Ontario nurses are highly skilled, have many years of nursing experience and are trained to help callers make decisions about appropriate options for care.

What if the nurses are busy?

You will have the choice of waiting on the line for the first available nurse or a receptionist will take your number and have a Registered Nurse call you back as soon as one is available.

When should I call my doctor?

Telehealth Ontario will not diagnose your illness nor does it replace the advice of your physician or having regular medical check-ups. Telehealth Ontario is an advisory service that provides quick and easy contact with a health professional.

Can I get a prescription?

No. However, should you have questions about your medications, we can direct you to a pharmacist who will answer them.

Can I get a doctor referral?

Telehealth Ontario can direct you to clinics near your location. We do not, however, refer callers to specific doctors.

Can I speak freely?

Yes. We treat every call with the same professional confidentiality that you receive from all health professionals. If you are being advised to go to an emergency room, the Telehealth Ontario nurse will ask your permission to send your information ahead of your arrival.

Is this service really free?

Yes.



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Haveing a Blood Test in the Lab (biohazard)

1.
A: The doctor sent me over here to have my blood drawn.
B: Certainly, please have a seat and roll up left sleeve.
A: What is this test for?
B: Well, today your doctor wants us to check your white blood cell count.
A: What does that tell him?
B: Well, if it elevated, you might have an infection.
A: Will the blood test hurt?
B: It is only a little pin stick, I am going to put a tourniquet on your arm to puff your veins up.
A: Ohch!
B: There we go! I got the blood that I needed.

2.

A: My doctor says that I need a blood test.
B: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.
A: What are you taking my blood for?
B: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.
A: What information does that give him?
B: If your white blood cell count is off, it could signal an infection some where in your body.
A: Is a blood test painful?
B: I am putting a tourniquet on your arm to plump up the veins, it will only feel like a little pin prick.
A: Arrrrgh, that hurts!
B: That was it! Thank you for coming in today.

3.
A:I think I'm here to get my blood drawn.
B: You are in the right place. Roll up your left sleeve and have a seat.
A: What am I being tested for?
B: Your doctor wants to know what your white blood cell count is.
A: What does my white blood cell count tell him?
B: Usually, if your white count is off, the doctor suspects an infection.
A: How much will it hurt?
B: It is only a pin prick. I have to put this tourniquet on your arm to make the vein easier to find.
A: Ew, is that my blood going into that tube?
B: That blood that just filled that tube is all that I needed. Thanks for coming in!

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gynaecoloist: 该你死，该你KAO你及时；妇科朴大夫
orthopeadist: 正骨，整形医生
orthodentist：口腔医生
psychologist：心理学家
psychiatrist: 心理医生=a shrink
psychotherapist:催眠师
physiotherapist:物理疗法师
peadiatrician:儿医
geriactric:老年病医生
chiroproctor:按摩师

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• whyne
• bane
• pain
• veen
• vein
• van
• ween
• been
• ban

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• pike
• pick
• pryke
• prick
• prack
• pack

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twins:双胞胎
triplets:三胞胎
quadruplets：四胞胎
quintuplets:五胞胎
×××××××不知道是不是人类
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My LINC, My Classmates

                                                                           

Seeing a Doctor in an Emergency

1.
A: Hello, I need a doctor's appointment right away!
B: Is this an Emergency?
A: I am having trouble breathing.
B: Have you had a cold lately?
A: It has been going on for a few days now.
B: You should hang up and dial 911.
A: I don't think that this is that bad, but I need to see a doctor right away.
B: Is there someone who can drive you to our Emergency Room Leslie and Sheppard?
A: Yes, I can get a ride to the ER.
B: Good. When you get there, a doctor will be able to see you right away.

2.
A: Hi, I need to see a doctor soon!
B: Do you feel this is an emergency?
A: My chest feels tight, and I can't catch my breath.
B: Did this come on suddenly?
A: It started yesterday.
B: If you feel this is a real emergency, you should dial 911 for the paramedics.
A: I don't want to dial 911, but I want to see a doctor right now.
B: Do you have transportation to our ER facility on Sunset Blvd?
A: My friend can drive me to Emergency.
B: That will work out well. Remember, if you have major problems, call 911.

3.
A: Hello, I have to see the doctor right now!
B: What makes you feel this is an emergency?
A: I feel like I can't breathe well.
B: How long has this been going on?
A: It started last night.
B: In the event of a real emergency, please dial 911.
A: I know that I can dial 911, but I just want to go to the doctor now.
B: In the case, can you come to our Emergency Room on Steeles?
A: My family can bring me to the ER.
B: Come in right away, and they will see you as soon as possible.

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CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;
That bad: as bad as that;
paramedics: a person who can help the sicker, and not doctor or nurse.
ER doctor: Emergency Room doctor; a doctor works in ICU
Ophthalmalogist: 眼科医生。                       ophthalmos--（希腊语，下同）眼睛的
Gynaecologist: 妇科大夫                                       gynae--女性的
Obstetrician ：产科医生
OB+GY：妇产科医生
paediatrician：儿科医生                                    paedos --儿童的
otorhinolaryncologist: ENT doctor.耳鼻喉科大夫. otos/rhinos/laryngos--耳/鼻/喉
orthopedist .正骨，整形大夫.                                          podos/orthos--脚，足底的/肢
nephrologist：肾脏医生.                                                            nephros--肾脏的
cardiologist：心脏医生.                                                               cardia--心脏的
chiropractor： 按摩师

AGO---My enjoy Field Trip

Friday, Nov. 19th 2010, Sunny!

After weeks of waiting, we finally had a good chance to visit the AGO, which is the world famous  Art Gallery of Ontario.








At Sheppard-Yonge Subway Station, it was at 9:45 am. when I joined my classmates and teacher Joseph. We set off southbound to Dundas St.

We alighted at St. Patrick. For several minutes walking, we suddenly found teachers of MicroSkills LINC, Christine , Ariane and Donald, with
classmates of level 1-7,waiting for us.Donald was still with his walking stick and short-sleeve shirt. Everybody could recognise him immediately even from the back.

                                                      So many classmates came.

                         Some students brought their kids and  their spouses or friends.

We visited the art gallery without our teachers' interpretation.

We appreciated the Group of Seven's compositions. We also saw some wood carving...

                                                       
                                                    It was a nice field Trip.

                                                                  

WINTER: Wind Chill Factor

Wind Chill Factor



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                                                                               Air Temperat ure in Celsius


Moderate: Hats, coats,and gloves are recommended

High: Frostbite can occur in a few minutes.

Very High: Unprotected skin can freeze in one minute.

Extreme: Outdoor conditions are dangerous even for short periods of time

My Presentation on Thursday