Christmas Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful

1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye , O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of angles;

      Refrain

        O come, let us adore Him

        O come, let us adore Him,

        O come, let us adore Him,

        Christ the Lord.

2. True God of true God,

Light from Light Eternal,

Lo, He shuns not the Virgin's womb;

Son of the Father, begotten, not created;

3. Sing, choirs of angles, sing in exultation;

O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God, all glory in the highest;

4. Yea, Lord, we great thee, born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given;

World of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS

So this is Christmas,

And what have you done?

Another year over

And a new one just begun.

And so this is Christmas.

I hope you have fun,

The near and the dear ones,

The old and the young.

A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year!

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear.

And so this is Christmas,

For weak and for strong,

For rich and for poor ones,

The world is so wrong.

And so happy Christmas,

For yellow and red ones,

Let's stop all the fight.

A very merry Christmas,

And a happy New Year!

Let's hope it's a good ones

Without any fear.

And so this is Christmas,

And what have you done?

Another year over,

A new one just begun.

And so happy Christmas,

We hope you have fun,

The near and the dear ones,

The old and the young.

A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year!

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear.

War is over,

If you want it

War is over - now...

Climate Change and Global Warming

It's getting warming and warming years in the world. Is it terrible? Everybody, even though children, pay attention on it. They will say, "The Ice Is melting!", "The Sea is Raising", blah, blah, blah. Are you scared?

Uh- Hah, don't be worried! It's not true.

In the video of "The Great Global Warming Swindle", many scientists, Professor Tim Ball, Professor Nir Shaviv, Professor Ian Clark and Dr. Piers Corbyn etc.,give their opinions. They discuss the reason of the climate changing and global warming, and how to defend it.

I don't care it. I don't think it is a problem to human. Anyway, getting warm is a good thing for North.

Dec. 17th, the last day of this term

Dec. 17th, the last day of this term in MicroSkills LINC school, I can't forget this day forever.

Today, we have an interesting festival. All of our LINC students, teachers and ushers, kid garden children  performance choirs and plays. Because it was the last day of this term, and nearly to the Christmas, we came together to celebrate the great holiday.

In the beginning, we sang together: O CANADA!

Steps, we sang and danced with warm applause and laugh heartily. Sometimes, you would hear Christin's whistles. Every level class showed their favourites.

Our level 4-5 's Christmas Carol is "O Come, All Ye Faithful ". Before our choirs, our senior classmate, Philien, who came from Egypt, gave us an excellent tune with his national instrument. We sang the Christmas Carol with Electric Organ played by Joseph. We succeeded in choir.

At last, all of us sang together: SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS.

At 12:00, we finished the choirs and went back to class 3 to have buffet. Everyone brought his/her favourite food from home to share. It was very delicious.

Before performance, we practiced the choir of Carol

Ping and Lily worked hard

Our senior classmates

Had a picture with Philien and his national Organ

No problem, we're ready for the choir.

Classmates of level 3, very cute.

Donald looks like a Christmas old man.

Level 1 class students are singing "Gong Xi Fa Cai" in Condongnese

Level 2 class are singing.

They're level 3 classmates and teacher.

Philien is singing Arabian song with his special instrument.

"O Come, All Ye faithful"

Teacher Joseph play the Electric Organ professionally to help us succeeding in choir.

Our LINC4-5 teacher, Mr. Joseph, wins the Luck-drew.

Classmate Zumurod is very lucky for getting gift.

Level 6-7 students are playing.

All of teachers and ushers are singing.

Uh-Hah, Buffet is beginning.

Paralanguage

1. Uh - huh / Mu - hmm : yes;
2. Uh - uh /Mm - mm : no;
3. Uhhh... / Mmm... : I am thinking.
4. Oh! : I'm (slightly) surprised.
5. blah - blah - blah : excetera.
6. Oops! : I had a small mistake/accident.
7. eh? : a) what? b) Isn't that right? c) I want to elicit agreement from you.(Canadian English only).
8. Yuck! : Sth. tastes bad.
9. Ouch! : Sth. hurts.
10. Oh-oh! : I realize I made a small mistake, forgot sth.
11. Duh! : I think is being stupid. (not polite).
12. Ah - hah! : I have caught Sb. doing Sth. a little bit bad and I'm teasing that person.
13. Wow! : I'm impressed.
14. tsk - tsk : bigger mistake.

Shopping Budget --- penny pinching miser

• budget:
• shopaholic: a person who likes shopping very much or spent too many money and time on shopping.
• miser: = stingy = scrooge:   a person who loves money and hates spending it
• miserly: (adj) hating to spend money.
• spendthrift: a person who spends too much money or who wastes money.
• prodigal: (adj) too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials
• penny pinching:

1.
A: ?
B: I'm figuring out my budget.
A: What budget?
B:
A:?
B: I can only spend $300 a month.
A: Why only $300?
B: I need to put away the rest.
A: For what?
B: I need to pay my bill.
A: Your budget is a good idea.
B: I

2.
A: What are you trying to do?
B: I'm working on a budget.
A: What kind of budget?
B: I need to budget my shopping so that I don't blow all my money.
A: What's your budget?
B: I can spend about $300 per month.
A: Why so little?
B: The rest of my money needs to be parked away.
A: What do you need to save up for?
B: I still need to pay my bill.
A: You're wish for saving your money.
B: I think it's just common sense.

3.
A: What are you doing?
B: I 'm trying to figure out my budget.
A: What do you need a budget for?
B: I need to put a limit on my spending.
A: What's your spending limit?
B: I'm only allowed to spend $300 each month.
A: That's not much.
B: Because, I need to save the rest of my money.
A: What are you stashing it away for?
B: I have rent to pay for too.
A: It's good that you are being smart with your money.
B: It' s about time that I wished up.

stash : hide sth. in a safe or secret place. save/store.
you are being smart
it's about time: quickly
wish up: must be(smart)





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Field Trip: Chrismas Carol Choirs in Roy Thompson Hall on Dec.14th

Dec. 14th, coldest, flurries.

Today, our MicroSkills LINC students had a browser Field Trip in Roy Thompson Hall. We took part in a Chrismas Carol Choirs which was given by a group of excellent artists of Toronto.
But today's climates was terrible. It was even colder than my hometown, Harbin, China. When I arrived in Sheppard-Yonge Subway Station at 9:50 am. I couldn't find my classmates. After a while, Teacher Joseph came down. He had looked around for many times to lead our classmates.

  Seven of us set off in southbound Subway. Because we were early for the concert, Teacher Joseph advised that we alighted at King Station, and had a walk in the PATH which was under the city.

In the business centre of Toronto located at King station, Joseph was jumping to defendant cold.
 

In the Toronto business centre!

Joseph and his youngest son.

In CIBC's lobby.

In PATH, they were looking at the direction and talking about how to get Roy Thompson Hall.

"We had reserved already", Joseph talked with the usher.

In the theatre

The ceiling

Joseph was taking picture for classmate Michale and his daughter.

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Vocabulary

• innovation:
• prediction:
• think outside the box:
• mitt/mitton:
• hood:
• ear muffs:
• sock cap(UA)=toque/tuque(UK):
• scarf:
• scarves
• goggles
• must have been --- /mustabi:n/;  may have been --- mei bi:n;  might have been --- mitabi:n;           could have been --- kudabi:n
• overhear
• eavesdrop:
• distinguishing characteristic
• tease:
• whiten; fatten;  make more white/ fat...blah,blah,blah

How to Say H. B. T & G in Other Language?

                French          Arabian            Farsi              Russian

Hello:     bonjour             eszaiYek                  salam                privet kak dela

Bye-bye:   Ahowah       Yaroubin                khodahafez               poka

Thanks:   mekersi                                               mersi                    siba xiba

Good/      bonjour?                                              khoob               halazishao
Beautiful:                                                                  ziba

Writing Class: Narrative paragraph

• explanation
• event
• to teach something
• to tell a story
• to make an emotion. (cry or laugh)

chronological order

• by the time it happened
• specific

Topic sentence
Story
Conclusion: explain why the experience was important

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An Experience In Canada

Driving in Canada is very different from driving in China. In China, many drivers don't obey the rules of traffic. Sometimes, they don't stop when the red light is on. They don't care about pedestrians. In Canada, the drivers usually stop their automobile before the stop sign, which is uncommon in a Chinese street.
Canadians stop to look if there are any pedestrians crossing the road. If you drive in Canada, you can't obstruct others. When the light turns green, you must start to go at once. Bleeping the horn is impolite here. You'd better drive without screeching your trips. The drivers here generally obey the traffic rules. Safe driving is a good habit for you and me.

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• bent and swayed/  bend and sway: The tree bent and swayed in the rain.
• All day and all night fell the rain.  "rain" is Subject!
• subordinate: low, belong, dependence. subordinate clause = dependent clause;
• extraterrestrial:  extra-terre-strial, terre - soil , earth.    E.T

EDITING CHECK LIST IV ___ Check for the following:

1. PREP (Preposition)

The protesters believed fighting to human rights. They shouted for global warming the police arrived. They ignore the police warning, they were arrested and sent jail.

 The protesters believed in fighting for human rights. They shouted against global warming until the police arrived. They ignore the police warning, they were arrested and sent to jail.



2. SVA (Subject-Verb Agreement)

Many people loves Korean food, which are low in calories.
Most G8 leaders think that nobody live in poverty.

Many people love Korean food, which are low in calories.

Most G8 leaders think that nobody lives in poverty.

3. CS (Comma Splic)

The helicopter landed at Pearson International Airport, from there it flew to Huntsville, at the end of the G8 conference, it took the world leaders back to the airport.

The helicopter landed at Pearson International Airport, From there, it flew to Huntsville. At the end of the G8 conference, it took the world leaders back to the airport.


4. FRAG (Fragment)

Although we were busy. We watched the World Cup Finals.
Because she loved her home country, North Korea.
They going to buy a bunch of vuvuzelas tomorrow.

Although we were busy, we watched the World Cup Finals.

Because She loved her home country, North Korea.
They are going to buy a bunch of vuvuzelas tomorrow.

5. RUN-ON SENTENCE

The traffic during the G20 summit was a nightmare cars, buses, and trucks were stuck for hours on the highway even though the police tried their best most Torontonians were upset at the inconvenience they had to face

The traffic during the G20 summit was a nightmare. Cars, buses, and trucks were stuck for hours on the highway. Even though the police tried their best, most Torontonians were upset at the inconvenience they had to face.


6. TENSE

If I was a millionaire, I was take plane to South Africa.
Have I knew it so boring, I will not watch yesterday's game.
Zoe must to work from home next week when the G20 conference will meet downtown.

If I were a millionaire, I would take plane to South Africa.

Had I known it so boring, I would not have watched yesterday's game.
Zoe must to work from home next week when the G20 conference will meets downtown.


7. PERIODS/COMMAS/CAPS/SPACES

Mr Harper travelled to huntsville . There ,the G8 leaders   spent two days in meeting.Security was tight. While they met,Air Traffic was closed .

Mr. Harper travelled to Huntsville. There, the G8 leaders spent two days in meeting. Security was tight. While they met, air traffic was closed .



8. PROPER NOUNS

After the RMCP warned the Protesters, they marched down Young Straight and attacked Sear and eaten centers.

After the RCMP warned the protesters, they marched down Yonge Street and attacked Sears and Eaton Centre.



9. SPELLING

To g-20 counties incude Austrila, Canadian, Chinese, Dutch, French, German,
Indianesia, manmar, Newzeland, Putouya, Swiss, UEA, Uragay, Usa, adn Zimbwe?

The G20 countries include Australia, Canadian, Chinesea, Netherland, France, Germany,

Indonesia, myanmar, New zealand, Portugal, Switzerland, EUA USA, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe?

Secret Phone Number Game

Look up the phone directory, and then tell your partner the secret phone number you have selected, using code. Do not say the number out loud. Instead, say:

E.G. "Code NBM: that,heught,height"

Based on your information ( Code NBM), your partner will tell you back what your secret number is, and then identify the organization from the Phone Directory. Partner will say the answer, "9-1-1, Emergency Services."

Phone Directory:

• St. Michael's Hospital 1800-435-2976
• St. Mackle's Hospital (395) 412-8670
• Downtown Gas (520) 348-9176
• Dung Tongue Guys (627) 539-0418
• Hippocrates Clinic (321) 412-3241
• Emergency Services 9-1-1
• Municipal Services 3-1-1

Secret Codes

• YALDA NITE

1. faith  /feɪθ/
2. fate /feit/
3. turd  /tɜːrd/
4. third
5. Perth
6. purse
7. sum
8. thumb
9. ensues
10. enthuse

• QINGMING FESTIVAL

1. vein
2. wane
3. wavered
4. wayward /weɪwərd/ difficult to control
5. verse /vɜːrs/
6. worse
7. they
8. lay
9. teller
10. tether:  to tie an animal to a post so that it cannot move very far

• NOUROZ

1. bleep
2. blip
3. weak
4. wick
5. pull
6. pool
7. board
8. bode
9. walk
10. woke

• DUMPLING FESTIVAL

1. canning
2. caning
3. mass
4. mace
5. horse
6. house
7. no!
8. now!
9. icepick
10. aspic

*****

Synonyms  /ˈsɪnənɪm/ the sauriasion

• Fido
• Canine
• Puppy
• Bitch
• Mongre
• Poodle

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Facing a Tenant to Move

This afternoon, in our computer class, Teacher Joseph provided us an Internet Video's address in You Tube: ow.ly/3m18R.

It was a clips of Court about the landlord and tenant. The name of the Video was: Facing a Tenant to Move.

Because the Plaintiff, Defendant and Judge spoke very fast, and they always said the professional vocabularies, idioms and splands. I haven't understood why they sued.

There were 4 people in the Video:

Plaintiff: Sophia Durall

Defendant: Lillie & Vincent Bardouille

Judge: Marilyn Milian

Plaintiff Sophia Durall was first occurrence. She brought a huge plastic bag and held many books and documents. She wore white suit with rolls pearl necklace. She sued for $2570.88. Defendants were mam and son. They were Lillie and her son Vincent Bardouille.They accused of forcing a tenant to move.The Judge Marilyn Milian was a captivating lady with white tooth and brown hair. She always asked some important and valuable questions. The court's was: The People's Court.

Plaintiffs told us that she had lived in the house for 14years, and one year late, she moved in basement. In 2008, she heard meal bark and smelt Gas, etc. She had no idea about the basement weather it was legal or illegal.

Madam Lillie was very upset. She explained why there were no more Gas. Her son, Vincent Bardouille was very not serious in the court. He was always grinning to answer the Judge's question. He said he owned the house in September.

The events always happened in Saturday. Judge Milian was so bore that she yelled: Saturday, it's always Saturday, OK, go go go.

There was no conclusion by the end. The next Video was processing.

Vocabulary and Idioms

• don't shoot the messenger;
• That's just great: terrible, very angry(speak with biting tooth)
• deadline: the last day, must finish the work.
• break point; lost balance.
• tone/turn it down a bit: to low the voice.
• get tied up at lunch/be tied up at: get stuck with
• to put some one's project on the back burner: not urgent.
• stay/be/bring up to speed: catch up; work hard.
• an agenda: list of talking level, schedule.
• stick to it: no change, follow
• be really swamped/snowed under: great pressure can't breathe.
• do you mind if I steal a...: borrow
• we'll have a high of -4c
• revenge

A Broken Window

Vocabulary:

• curtain: a piece of cloth that is hung to cover the window
• sill: windowsill--- a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside
• louvre: /ˈluːvə(r) /  One of a set of pieces of wood or plastic, etc. In a door or window to let air or some light in, keep out the strong light and rain
• pane: a single sheet of glass in a window
• shades: window shade =blinds :
• reimburse: /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/  to pay back money to somebody which they have spent or lost
• clue: a little idea
• get stuck with/for: no choice
• home run: vocabulary for baseball.
• bet a dollar to a dime: very sure
• path you through : plunge into, old telephone.
• give me a ride home: drive me home
• tear jerkier - comedy: sad movie/ happy movie
• nest egg: save for future
• play it by ear: no plane but solve situation.
• to rule the roost: to be boss
• under the weather: not good, upset
• suspicion: suspect
• evidence: proof
• relief: calm down, not worry
• complex: a group of buildings in familiar style.
• description: a piece of writing or speech that says what sb./sth. is like.
• at fault: the responsibility for sth wrong.

1. Pane
A: This is Janet Smith in apartment 23. Can I speak to the apartment manager?
B: Hi. How can I help you today?
A: Well, my window facing to the empty lot is broken.
B: Oh, that's not good. What happened?
A: I don't know. I wasn't home when it happened.
B: Do you have any clue who might have done this?
A: I have a feeling that it might have been the neighbourhood kids.
B: Why, what leads you to that suspicion?
A: Well, next to the broken glass was a baseball.
B: Well, a baseball is certainly solid evidence.
A: I saw them playing just before I left my apartment.
B: Well, did you recognize any of them?
A: No, I just took a quick look.
B: Well, it'll take a couple of days to repair it.
A: A friend of mine is in the business. How about if I call him?
B: That's okay by me. First, let me come to see the damage.
A: Come on over. So does my friend charge you and me?
B: Since you didn't break it, you don't have to pay for it.
A: That's a relief. I thought I was going to get stuck with the bill.
B: If I knew which kid did it, I would bill his parents.

2. Blinds
A: I'm Janet Smith in apartment 23. Is this the apartment manager?
B: Hello. What can I do for you today?
A: My living room window is broken.
B: Are you serious? Do you know what happened?
A: I am not really sure, because I was out when it occurred.
B: Do you have any idea who might have been behind this?
A: Something tells me it might be some of the kids in the complex.
B: What led you to think it might be the kids in this building?
A: I found a baseball near the broken glass.
B: Well, you can't ignore a baseball in your living room, can you?
A: I saw them in the lot just before I went out.
B: Do you know any of them?
A: No, I don't pay any attention to who they were.
B: I'll call the window repairman, but it'll probably take a couple of days.
A: I could get a fast service if I call a friend of mine.
B: I don't have a problem with that. Let me look at the damage first.
A: Okay, I'm waiting for you. But who does my friend give the bill to?
B: Since the kids broke it, your friend can bill me.
A: Whew! I was worry that I would have to pay for it.
B: Believe me, if I find out which kid broke the window, I'll bill his parents.

3. Shades
A: This is Janet Smith in apartment 23. May I speak to the apartment manager?
B: Speaking. What can I do for you?
A: Something happened to my window. It's broken.
B: That doesn't sound good. Do you know how it happened?
A: I don't know the exact details.
B: Do you have an idea who might be responsible for the window?
A: I'm almost sure it is the local kids in the apartments.
B: How did you come to that conclusion?
A: There was a baseball in my living room along with the broken glass.
B: Well, at least there is no mystery about how it happened.
A: I saw a group of them playing in the lot just before I went out to my car.
B: Can you tell me which ones you recognized?
A: I just looked at them for a second.
B: I'll call a repairman, but it might take two days.
A: How about if I call a friend of mine who is a repairman?
B: That's no problem. I'll come by right now to look at the damage.
A: Okay. Come on over. But tell me, who pays for this?
B: You can pay for it, and I can reimburse you. Or he can bill me directly.
A: I'm glad to hear that. I didn't want to get stuck with the bill.
B: I will bill the kid's parents if I ever find out which kid did it.

4. Sill
A: Hello. I'm Janet Smith in Unit 23. Am I speaking to the apartment manager?
B: This is he. How may I help you?
A: My window that faces the empty lot is broken.
B: I 'm sorry to hear that. Why is it broken?
A: I can't tell you exactly how it happened.
B: Well, tell me what you think might have happened?
A: I've got a pretty good idea that it's the kids who live here.
B: Why do you think that?
A: Next to the broken glass in my living room was a baseball.
B: Well, you don't need Sherlock Holmes to figure this one out, do you?
A: Just before I went shopping, I saw them in the lot.
B: Can you give me a name or two, or a description?
A: I have absolutely no idea.
B: I'll call a repairman for you, but it'll probably take one or two days.
A: I could probably get it fixed today, because a friend of mine is a repairman.
B: That's okay. But let me see the damage first. I'm coming over.
A: The glass is all cleaned up, so come on over. But do I pay for this?
B: No. I'll pay your friend, or I'll reimburse you if you pay him.
A: That's good news. I was worried you were going to make me pay for this.
B: You're not at fault, But the kid who did it is.

5.Curtain
A:This is Janet Smith in unit 23. Is this the apartment manager?
B: Hi. What do you need today?
A: I've got a broken living room window.
B: I'm sorry about that. How did it get broken?
A: I've got a good idea, but I'm not exactly sure.
B: Well, why don't you give me a few details?
A: I would bet a dollar to a dime that it's one of the local kids.
B: Do you have any support for that charge?
A: A baseball was on my living room carpet. I don't own a baseball.
B: Well, it sounds like someone hits a home run.
A: I saw them playing ball in the lot just before I went to the market.
B: Do you know for sure who they were?
A: All I did was glance at them before I left.
B: If you like, I'll call a repairman, but it might take a few days.
A: How about if I call my friend? He is a repairman and could probably fix it today.
B: Sure. Let me come over to see the damage right now, though.
A: Sure, come on over, but tell me , do I have to pay for this?
B: You're not responsible, so you don't pay it. Tell him to bill me.
A: Well, lucky me. I was afraid that I was going to get stuck for the bill.
B: Maybe I'll install a camera on that end of the building to catch these kids.

FAQ About Rent Room

Questions:

1. What temperature must my landlord keep my apartment at?
2. How much can my landlord raise the rent?
3. Can my landlord evict me for having a pet?
4. Check your answer: ow.ly/3kLvL

Answers:

1. The temperatures are set under municipal bylaws. If you are not the cause for the cold temperatures, such as by keeping your windows open, or setting a thermostat to a lower temperature, then the landlord has a responsibility to maintain a minimum temperature as set by the municipality/city you live in. If the landlord is not meeting the minimums, you can complain to the city's Building and Inspections department or your city councillor.
   Information for some cities and towns are:
   In Barrie it is 20C (68F) year round under the Barrie apartment heat bylaw 84-200 Section 32
   Belleville is 21C (70F) from September 15 to May 31 under they bylaw 2000-45
   Brampton is 20C (68F) from September 15 to June 1. Brampton Heat Bylaw
   Cornwall is 21C by day and 16C by night, from Oct. 1 to April 30, with no definition of day or night, under Section 2.35, Heating System, of the Property Standards By-law. If these requirements are not being met you may call for a Property Standards Inspector (613) 930-2787.
   Guelph is 21C (70F). If it isn't warm enough call the Building Dept. Property Standards at (519) 837-5615
   Hamilton is now 20C (68F) from September 1 to May 31, (which was lowered from the previous 22C level,) under 2004 bylaw 04-091 Hamilton apartment heating by-law.
   Kingston is 21.1C (70F) from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 18.8C (66F) the rest of the day from September 15 to June 1, Kingston minimum apartment temperature heat bylaw.
   Kitchener is 21C (70F) year round under their bylaws for Property Maintenance, chapter 640.
   London is 20C (68F) from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 18C (65F) the rest of the day from September 15 to June 15, under the London apartment heat by-lawCity of London, Vital Services By-law PH-6, section 3.4
   In Mississauga it is 20C (68F) from September 15 to June 1. Mississauga Apartment Heat Bylaw 365-95
   In Niagara Falls it is 21C (70F) from September 15 to May 31 under By-Law 98-50.
   In North Bay it is 21C (70F) year round. North Bay' adequate heat bylaw 193-81 in Adobe PDF Format.
   Oakville is 21C (70F). If it is not warm enough call the Halton Environmental Health office at (905) 825-6000.
   Oshawa is 20C (68F) from September 15 to June 15.
   Ottawa is 20C (68F) from 6:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., and 16.7C (62F) from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., year round, under Ottawa Apartment Heat By-law #201-89. If your apartment is too cold in Ottawa, the number to call is (613) 311.
   Peterborough is 21C (70F) from September 15 to May 31 Property Standards - 599 Adequate Heat in Rental Accommodations (Adobe PDF document)
   Richmond Hill is 20C (68F) year round.
   Sarnia is 21C by day and 18C by night (from 11:01p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) under bylaw 16 of 1994.
   Sault Ste. Marie under bylaw 3627 is 20C (68F) year round.
   St. Catharines is 20C from September 15 to May 31 under By-law #66-48 "A By-law to require adequate heat for rented dwelling accomocadation" from 1966 and amended in 1983
   Sudbury is 21C (70F) year round, under By-law #2001-200.
   Thunder Bay it is 21C (70F) year round. Property Maintenance - Chapter 831 Heat in Rented Dwellings a 730k Adobe PDF file
   Timmins is 21C (70F) year round under Section 2.7 of the Maintenance and Occupancy By-Law 98-5118.
   Waterloo is 21C (70F) under the Heating Systems section of the Property Standards By-law 94-16 If there is not sufficient heat you can call Standards enforcement at (519) 747-8557, or contact your City Councillor.
   Windsor is 21.11C (70F) from September 15 to June 15 under by-law 1152.
   If you need to contact your city/town or your city councillor about this you can find their web page at the city links above.
   In Toronto the temperature must be a minimum of 21C (70 Fahrenheit) from September 15 to June 1 according to Chapter 497-2 of the Toronto Municipal Code under bylaw 499-2000 Toronto Apartment Minimum Temperature by-law. The numbers to call are: 338-0338
2. The landlord can raise the rent only once every 12 months for as long as you remain in that unit. The landlord must give you at least 90 days' notice in writing of any rent increase, or you do not have to pay the increase, but you still have to pay the rent.The Annual Guideline Increase is an amount set each year by the government. The "Annual Guideline Increase" is 2.1% for 2010. For previous years see the: Ontario Rent Increase Guidelines.
3. You do not have to move or get rid of the pet unless the Board issues a written order to do so.Only if the pet is dangerous, causes allergic reactions or causes problems for other tenants or the landlord, must you get rid of your pet or consider moving elsewhere as per Landlord application to terminate tenancy based on animals.Even if you signed a lease with a "no pets" clause, if the pet is not a problem for anybody they can not enforce it; such no pets clauses are invalid under the law.

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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Question: 1) You, a business consultant, are walking along with your client, the President of Acme, and two of his employees, when you meet a business acquaintance of yours. Obviously it falls to you to introduce the four of them to each other. Whose name should you say first?

A: The person standing on your immediate right.
B: The person you've known the longest.
C: The President of Acme.
D: Your business acquaintance.

Question: 2) I have become a client of yours and we have a meeting scheduled so you can show me what your company can do for me. When you're speaking to me, you should refer to me as:

A: Ms. Ward
B: Susan Ward
C: Susan
D: Susie, baby

Question: 3) You have invited a client to a business lunch and upon arrival, a maitre d' is waiting to escort you to your table. You should:

A: Let your guest follow behind the maitre d' first.
B: Walk ahead of your guest behind the maitre d'.
C: Ask your guest if he or she would like to go first.
D: Forge ahead yourself and lead the entire group.

Question: 4) You're having a meal with a client in a restaurant. The waiter places a basket of bread on the table. You should:

A: Take a piece of bread and then offer the basket to the client.
B: Take a piece of bread and place it on the client's plate.
C: Pass the basket of bread to the client first.
D: Ignore the basket of bread; eating bread before a meal is bad manners.

Question: 5) You encounter someone you've met before, but you can't remember his or her name. You should:

A: Turn around and leave and hope he or she didn't see you.
B: Walk up to him or her and say, "Hi, what's -your- name!"
C: Walk up to him or her, use a generic greeting such as "Good morning" and just ignore the whole name issue.
D: Walk up to him or her, use a generic greeting and admit that you don't remember the name.

Question: 6) You have invited a business colleague to lunch. Who pay for the meal?

A: You because you invited your colleague to lunch.
B: Your business colleague because she accepted the invitation.
C: Whichever one of you the waiter place the bill in front of pays.
D: You both pay half.

Question:7) You have a meeting with a client but are expecting a call. You should:

A: Make sure your cell phone is charged up and turned on.
B: Set your cell phone ring volume to high to ensure you hear any calls.
C: Turn your cell phone off.
D: Tell your client you're expecting a call.

Question: 8) At a business function that has a buffet, you choose to eat a mushroom appetizer served on a toothpick. What should you do with the toothpick when you're done?

A: Put it back on the serving platter.
B: Put it in your napkin.
C: Surreptitiously toss it on the floor.
D: Keep it in the corner of your mouth

Question: 9) When you receive someone else's business card you should:

A: Immediately stuff it into your pocket.
B: Immediately pass them your business card.
C: Look at the card but say nothing about it.
D: Look at the card and acknowledge it.

Question: 10) When you are conversing with someone, you should stand:

A: Ten feet away from them.
B: Six feet away from them.
C: Three feet away from them.
D: One and a half feet away from them

Writing Class: Descriptive

The Beautiful Island of Singapore --- Sentosa

    If you go to Singapore, you must visit the Island of Sentosa. It is south of Singapore. There is a wooden sign on the southern part of the Island. It is carved: The Southernest point of the Europe - Asia Continent.

    The sunshine in Sentosa is bright and vibrant. Sometimes, it rains a short time. The beach is covered with white sand. If you walk on it in bare feet, you will feel hot, soft and tiny. The water is blue, clear and pure. You can watch the fishes under the water.

    Many people go swimming and skating here. Some of them lie on the bench to get a tan. They come here with their family or friends. Maybe you can find a Malay family having a B.B.Q to feed the 1, 2, 3, 4 wives. Some students play volleyball or firsbees. The are very relaxed.

    There is a tall, huge, stone lion standing in the centre of the Island. It looks like a lion with a fish tile which is named Merlion. Actually, it is an entertainment plaza. On the first floor, there are Shopping Mall and Museum. There are elevators inside. You can go to the Merlion's head or mouth. From there, you can view the whole Island. You can see the cable car coming to the Island, see the sky train circling the island, see the old artillery, find ships moving in Malacca straits, look at the factories in Jorong east or Tuas, or even look at the Indonesian chimney on the horizon.

     When evening comes, the Merlion sends colourful light to the fountain in front of it. The travelers and visitors can watch an exciting movie on the fountain.

Field Trip to CBC on Dec. 3rd

Today, our MicroSkills Language Program had an interesting field trip. We visited the CBC Tower. The full name of CBC is Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

I left home as usual at 8:15 and took TTC bus 39 to Finch Subway Station. I followed the crow of
passengers and boarded the Southbound train. When I arrived at Union Station, it was 9:15. There were enough time for me to get to the meeting place.

At 9:30 am, we started off to CBC Tower, led by Teacher Donald. When we walked by the Fairemond, Mr. Donald stopped and point to the old tower said, "When I was a boy, it was the highest building in Toronto."

After about walking 200 metre, we came to the CBC. There were many people already standing in line. They must have come earlier than us. We had to queue behind them for a free concert at 11 o'clock.

I was lucky that an usher came to us and said, "One person, Just one seat is available." I answered at once, "I am single, I am bachelor." She said with a toss of her head, "OK, come with me." So, I enjoyed an extra half concert instead of waiting in line.

About 11:00 am, when my teachers and classmates entered the Hall, I had already selected a better seat and was waiting for them.

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Grammar On The Wall

1. Santhire breaks the law every day.
2. Santhire is breaking the law today.
3. Santhire broke the law yesterday.
4. Santhire was breaking the law when Joseph was teaching our class.
5. Santhire is going to break the law next week.
6. Santhire is going to be breaking the law every day until he dies.

• Santhiram has broken the law already.
• Santhire has been breaking the law for last 10 years
• Santhire had broken the law when the police arrived
• Santhire had been breaking the law for only 23 hours when the police come.
• Santhire is going to have broken the law before 6 pm. tomorrow
• Santhire is going to have been breaking the law for about 3 years by the Sahi Olympic games

1. O Canada is sung (by Letchumi) every Tuesday.
2. O Canada was sung at our party last year.
3. O Canada will be sung tomorrow.
4. O Canada is being sung now.
5. O Canada was being sung yesterday during flag raising.
6. O Canada will being sung during the citizenship ceremony tomorrow.
7. O Canada has been sung already.
8. O Canada had been sung when I arrived.
9. O Canada will have been sung when the train arrives at this time tomorrow.
10. O Canada has been being sung for 2 hours.
11. O Canada had been being sung for 2 hours when we called the shrink.
12. O Canada will have been being sung for 2 hours by the time the Games begin.

??? O Canada would have been being sung for an hour by the time of the Games began last week???

8 parts of speech:

1. Noun;    Proper Nouns, Common Nouns, Abstract Nouns, Concrete Nouns, Collective Nouns
2. Verb;     vt, vi, link
3. Adjective;
4. Pronoun;
5. Adverb;
6. Proposition;
7. Conjunction;
8. Interjection.

Content  Words:     Verb (Do verb), Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb...

Function Words:     Artical(a, an, the ), Preposition(in, on, of, from, with...), Conjunctions(and, but, or...),

                               Be verb

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Christmas Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful

1. O come, all Ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come Ye, O come Ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;

Refrain
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

2. True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, He shuns not the Virgin's womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created;

3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all Ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest;

4. Yea, Lord, we great Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

***

• Ye: you(pl,sbj).        (pl,obj: you)
• Thou: you(sg,subj);  Thee: sg,obj;  Thy: your(sg, subj):  Thine: (sg, obj)
• faithful: staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief.
• joyful: happy;
• triumphant: victory, winner
• Shepherd: goathert
• Bethlehem: Town Bo-Le- heng
• behold: look;
• adore: to love somebody very much!
• Lord: master;
• eternal: forever; without an end.
• womb; woman's organ. comb--womb--tomb--thumb;
• begotten: past participle of "beget". Old use liking in bible ---become the father of a child
• choirs: A group of singers
• exultation: great pride or happiness.
• yea: yay! yea-h?
• Dec. 24: Christmas Eve; 26th: boxing day

Answer The Questions

A: How to get new students? and

Reply: You can search Website of YMCA in Toronto in Internet, and find out which one is the nearest to you. If thou live in NorthYork, maybe the YMCA located in 3656 Duffine Road is the best one for thee. Go to YMCA and take a test. You might get a English level by thine test. The clerk of YMCA will register you on the LINC school near your home.

B: how to keep new students for a full day?
Reply: Teaching interesting and usefully.