2010年1月24日 星期日

吳清基:仿托福 英語聽說檢定過關入大學

吳清基:仿托福 英語聽說檢定過關入大學
更新日期:2010/01/24 15:13

(中央社記者李先鳳台北24日電)為加強人才培育及競爭力,國科會建議教育部,研議在大學指定科目考試英語科加考聽力及口說題型。教育部長吳清基今天說,構想是仿「托福」模式,國一至高三之間完成檢定即可。

行政院昨天、今天在國家圖書館舉辦「全國人才培育會議」,國家科學委員會昨天建議教育部,研議大學指定科目考試英語科加考聽力及口說題型。吳清基今天在會中接受媒體訪問時,對此做上述表示。
吳清基表示,因為設備問題無法克服,無法在全國性考試辦理,可仿留學先考「托福」模式,由學生自己拿到檢定後才能進入大學;至於檢定單位將會研議一公正、具公信力的機構辦理。
有人擔心掀起英文補習風氣,吳清基指出,未來會透過公共電視、空中大學及E化系統來做英文聽力教學,也藉此解決學生英文程度城鄉差距的問題。990124

2010年1月7日 星期四

Movie Invitation for everyone

After many weeks of hard work on Lesson 28, we finally approached the end of it. Like I said previously, we'll watch an interesting documentary (film) to learn more bible knowledge. Therefore, those who didn't show up for quite a long time may grasp this chance to make a comeback; and by the way, get ready for the two discussion questions on page 139 cuz that's what we'll do before the movie.
Another novelty in the YEC is our singing time "sponsored by" Wendy, our enthusiastic new friend who offered to lead us all into the world of English himns. From now on, in addition to reading and speaking English, we have singing as well. And who's Wendy? As far as I know, she has been to different churches before and she still does now. She married a half American, happily with kids, passionate and vigorous in everything she does... Well, why don't you guys come and check her out yourselves, cuz you'll be much more than impressed by her friendly and straight forward manner.
Remember, coming this week is a film to satisfy your curiosity about many "small big" things of the bible. Plus nice and inspiring himns and lots of fun, too. And don't just come alone, if you happen to know someone who might share the same passion, give him/ her a call. Let's hope more and more friends would join us in the YEC! Happy new year!

2010年1月4日 星期一

Sunday School YEC starting on 10/4

The YEC is resuming class on this coming Sunday(10/4). And according to our schedule, we'll pick up from Lesson 26 and the corresponding discussion questions in our booklet. I hope that after this long break everyone will make it to class well prepared since some new friends will be joining us. Whether you're a diehard member or a newcomer, just hit the books right away so that you'll find out interesting things in the scriptures of the bible to satisfy your demands for knowledge both in gospel and language learning! Enjoy your reading.
Luis