BEING A TEACHER IS A DIFFICULT TASK NOWADAYS, SO I DECIDED TO FOLLOW THIS PIECE OF ADVICE BY BRUCE LEE:
Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.
by Bruce Lee
In 2014 Chinese people celebrate the Year of the Horse. You can read about it HERE.
Here are the five things to know about the Year of the Horse:
ResponderEliminar1. People who are born under the Year of the Horse are known for their ingenious communication skills. They are clever, not afraid to venture in their careers and kind to others. Cheerful and perceptive, the Horse people are talented and witty. They are earthy but also stubborn and know how to work the crowd.
2. The weaknesses of people under this sign come with too much constraints and their interests may be only superficial. Impatient and hot blooded, Horse people are known to be independent and rarely listen to advice. They have a strong endurance which is admirable, but they also have a bad temper. They know how to pursue high-profile careers but do not know how to manage their finances because of the lack of budgetary efficiency.
3. The year 2014 is full of luck but people have to apply due diligence to enjoy the luck that this year brings. Luck can also soften the blows when there is problem. Bad luck is going to be rare this year. People can start venturing to other directions with more confidence and make major changes in their lives.
4. People who are born under the sign of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius will have their work and responsibilities as their main focus. Their careers will flourish and money-making potential is going to be successful. People born under the sign of Cancer, Scorpio and Pieces are going to enjoy traveling, romance and even learn a new language.
5. Although luck is on 2014's side, the wrath of 2013 is going to continue. The flooding in the Philippines and earthquakes in Japan, Bulgaria and Northern Italy are only a beginning. More flooding will occur in unexpected places and strange weather patterns are going to continue.
Paola Ruiz Fernández 2º ESO A
I like the music on Al Stewart's single, it's calm and relaxing, but I don't really understand the lyrics. The song is difficult to follow, but I know it is about a mysterious woman with whom the singer starts a relationship and this decision made suddenly, changes his life.
ResponderEliminarThe song is a narrative poem, but it has little to do with the title of the song, except that the meeting between the two people takes place in the year of the cat. In the Vietnamese Zodiac calendar 1975 was the year of the cat and Al Stewart, about to set out on tour in that year, called his tour 'The Year of the Cat'.
The person who has the Zodiac symbol of a cat is said to be conservative and cautious in making decisions. In the song, however, the writer tells us how he is overcome by the bewitching, mysterious woman and he throws caution to the wind and decides to stop with her. He misses his opportunity to continue on his journey and is forced to stay for a long period of time with the woman.
The lyrics are mysterious like the woman and the music has a certain enigmatic feel about it. It reminds me of 'Hotel California' by The Eagles, which was also writen in the 1970's. This too is about a mystical woman who lures men into her hotel and they can never leave. Have you heard this one?
Elena 2ºA
Mmm ... I hate that music can be relaxing, but I hate.
ResponderEliminarThis 2014 is the year of the horse, but would have preferred to be the dragon as it is mine, haha.
What group is Al Stewart? I have not heard anywhere that group, nor the name.
Well then that was my opinion Alberto,
Happy new Year!
Cristina Bejar 2ºB
The Chinese Horoscope is the oldest lunar calendar is known in history and its origins date back to 2637 BC when Chinese emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the zodiac in the year 61 of his reign. Each cycle takes 60 years and met and formed five cycles of 12 years each. The cycle began on 78 February 1984 and end in 2044.
ResponderEliminarJuan Ortiz Béjar 2-A-ESO
The new Moon on January 30 at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as January 31 in many calendars) begins the year of the Wood Horse. Horse is one of Chinese favourite animals. It's a intelligent animal. Horse provides a good and quick transportation for people before automobiles. Horse can give people a ride to their destination. Therefore, horse isn't only a symbol of traveling, but also a sign of speedy success. In Chinese astrology, Horse year is considerd a fortunate year that brings luck and good things. People born in these years(2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906) are bright, cheerful, popular, and funny loving.
ResponderEliminarI've heard the song. I think is OK. It's calm and relaxing, but I don't like it a lot .
Maria Jose Garcia Gutiérrez 2ºA
The new Moon on 30th January at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as 31st January in many calendars) begins the year of the Wooden Horse. Horse is one of Chinese favourite animals. It's an intelligent animal. Horses provided a good and quick transportation for people before automobiles. Horses can give people a ride to their destination. Therefore, the horse isn't only a symbol of travelling, but also a sign of speedy success. In Chinese astrology, Horse year is considered a fortunate year that brings luck and good things. People born in these years (2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906) are bright, cheerful, popular, and funny loving.
ResponderEliminarI've heard the song. I think it's OK. It's calm and relaxing, but I don't like it much.
Maria Jose Garcia Gutiérrez 2ºA
The Chinese New Year is the most awaited festival for the eastern country. This January 31, 2014 begins the year 4712 according to the Chinese lunar calendar, this year is the Year of the Wooden Horse.
ResponderEliminarBased on the lunar calendar, the festivities begin on the first day of the first lunar month and continues for about fifteen days. One of the most dynamic during the new year celebration events is the parade. Here Chinatowns around the world participate in this event preserving history through this annual ritual.
The parade is considered a ceremony that includes a display of fireworks and firecrackers, according to belief, have the power to ward off evil spirits. During the festival many groups of dancers who march through the streets with heads of dragons and lions, traditional figures that have the power to ward off evil presented.
Irene García Guardia 2 B