Food Bank, the Warmest Place in the Winter

Food bank, these two words are simple to understand, but they are much more meaningful than my understanding. As a newcomer, I even had misunderstood food bank as a sort of grocery market . I was so touched and totally understand what it means after coming back from CBC.
Two scenes  really impressed me. I was astonished when I saw the donation  boxes were filled rapidly with many kinds of food, including rice, oils, spaghetti, flour, cans and cookies. People were gathering in CBC to share and devote their love from all over the Toronto. It was a real holiday, not only enjoy but also be inspired!
After lunch, my classmates and I went go Glenn Gould Radio where I enjoyed a wonderful performance. House band-Justin Abendin Trio presented several special Christmas songs with Jazz & Blues. Amanda Martinez, a famous Canadian singer brought us with her particular Mexico music and legendary story. She lives in an extended family and has 3 kids , besides a singer, she's also a producer and songwriter. Her father and her uncle took bicycle-riding travel from Mexico to Canada and decided to settle down. Everyone was captured by her charming voice and gave thunderous ovation. As lights getting  milder, a special guest was appearing on the stage. She had being a client of Food Bank, but she is a volunteer serving in local Food Bank. She spoke her story in calm, but I listened in many tears. As she told, people have suffered from different hardships which nobody can choose and avoid. You would take the chance to be survived or restart as if you find somewhere opening the door for you. As same as many clients, she was fully embraced when she stepped into Bank Food. With the warmest smile and greeting, staffs treated her as a member of family. She was very touched. After going through many difficult days, she was no longer severed by Food Bank. She decided to be volunteer in Food Bank and share her experience with others.
No doubts, Food Bank is one of the warmest place in the winter. No matter what you donated, love and power will be spread!

Sounds of the Season

Good morning CBC!

People who comes from  worldwide are gathering and donating in CBC.

The CBC Atrium is decorated and lid up for all visitors   

Museum of CBC 

Mini concert hosted by Mary Ito

An attractive festival hate with Christmas colour.

Enjoy Jazz and Blues as well as cradle-song.

Amanda Martinez wakes up everybody with her Mexico music.

Pre-Christmas Sale

Stock up your Sleigh! Jingle deals is coming! The clock is ticking on 50% off! ...

You begin hearing and receiving a large amount of variety ads through media and the Internet. Christmas is coming and the biggest on sale in coming as well. For warming up, you can enjoy shopping in pre-Christmas sale.

Last Friday was called " Black Friday", it is special day for on sale. You can find many specials and red-tag items in store. Almost all shopping-malls and departments extended working hours to assist customers having enough time for shopping.

As a consumer, moderate-shopping is recommended. It is called "bloody-shopping" for excessive shopping in China. It is really hurt if you want to get some specials during Christmas. Generally, you might take many unnecessary goods home, but they are at good price. You spend money take them home and stock in your attic, and then it would be took you much time for clearance and maintenance. I am not strong enough to grab anything from crowed on Boxing Day or Black Friday. Enjoy my teatime and sitting in front of the fireplace will be a wise choice.

My First Christmas in Canada

Christmas is just around the corner! After a heavy snowfall, everything was decorated with silver. I am going to enjoy a real white X'mas in my life.

Stores and malls become more and more crowded. Canadians are glad to spend money for Christmas decorations. Wreathes, bow-knots, bells, Christmas trees, and decoration lights, all of them are on sale. Although, they are not cheap, people are willing to spend money to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Christmas songs replace others in every supermarket. At home my daughter and son practice "Jingle Bells"and "Holy Night," they have learned from school at home.

Due to Christmas being not the most important festival in China, we can't get any vacation for Christmas. But all stores and supermarkets never lost the opportunity for sales. You can also enjoy sales in stores or through the Internet. Chinese young people welcome Christmas. It is very hard to get a reservation in a well-known restaurant even though the Christmas dinner is at an unreasonable price. I can have a half day break because I worked in a joint venture. Some of foreign company's employees can get a bonus as well as a Christmas gift. 

What I Learned after Watching Akeelah and the Bee

"Akeelah and the Bee" was a wonderful movie I watched in our video lesson last Thursday. The story tells about an 11-year-old girl named Akeelah who has incredible talent for spelling. Her life is not easy. Her father is dead; her mom ignores her; her siblings run with the local young offenders. All surrounding things threaten to strangle her talent. Fortunately, she gets strong supports from an English professor who coaches her with many efficient and extraordinary methods. After her hard working study, she wins the champion of the National Bee.

I was so touched by her persistence and endeavor, but the most important I have learned was how to memorize new words in an efficient way. By comparison, I never try spelling words according to its rhythm. That the essential work of spelling! I began to considerate why Akeelah always keeps tapping her thigh for learning a new word. The answer is ‘Syllable!’ A correct pronunciation never knots your tongue and it also make good job for word spelling. According to the pronunciation, you can find proper letters for each syllable. I tried several times and it works very well. By tapping or clapping with every syllable, a sentence can be read more fluently. You might find you have talent to be a rap singer as if you practice more and more.

Moreover, etymon is also important. A sentence what the professor told to Akeelah is impressed me a lot, “You know these words, you can spell all words.” English is originated from French and Latin. Generally,an etyma can helps you memorize at least 10-20 related words and compound words. For saving time, that is a good deal! I made some word-cards to post them in my kitchen while I was cooking and eating. I am not Akeelah, it is an impossible mission for me to memorize 5000 words in one month, but I guarantee 5 new words every day. They must be etymon.

an Email to My Friend

Dear Linda,

I explored an incredible resource of TPL. Do you remember that you mentioned many great venues in Toronto are expected  for visiting. Now, you can prepare you free journey and make a start from TPL. It is The Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass (MAP). http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/. It offers a great oppotunity for your family to take a trip of many well-known venues, such as Casa Loma, AGO.
You got your library card already, didn't you? Take it to the library for applying  free journey in your library. I expect to take these trip with your family.


Sincerely

Tracy

Assignment for Speaking (Level 5)

http://video.sina.com.cn/v/b/120427988-1284671117.html

Medical Questionnair

Medical History Questionnaire

This is your medical history form, to be completed prior to your first training session. All information will be kept confidential. This information will be used for the evaluation of your health and readiness to begin our exercise program. The form is extensive, but please try to make it as accurate and complete as possible. Please take your time and complete it carefully and thoroughly, and then review it to be certain you have not left anything out. Your answers will help us design a comprehensive program that meets your individual needs.

If you have questions or concerns, we will help you with those after this form is completed. We realize that some parts of the form will be unclear to you. Do your best to complete the form. Your questions will be thoroughly addressed afterwards. It might be helpful for you to keep a written list of questions or concerns as you complete the medical history form.

Name: Peter Zheng_________________________________________________________________

Date:   27 November 2013____________________________________________________________

MEDICAL HISTORY AND SCREENING FORM

General Information

Participant:

Name       Peter Zheng_______________________________________________________________

Address   53 Cerryston Crt___________________________________________________________

Contact phone numbers  416-416-4416_________________________________________________

Birth date Nov 3 1970_______________________________________________________________

Family Physician and/or Primary Health Care Provider:

Doctor/Other  Ling Wang_____________________    Phone 416-555-6666____________________

Address    120 Cliffwood Rd.__________________    City  Toranto__________________________

May I send a copy of your consultation to your physician or primary health care provider and consult with them as necessary?

o Yes                        o No

Signature:   Peter Zheng (in handwriting)________________________________________________

Marital Status:

o Single                     o Married                      o   Divorced               o    Widowed

Sex:

o Male                      o Female

Education:

o Grade School          o Jr. High School          o   High School

o College (2-4 years)  o Graduate School        o   Degree __Bachelor_____________

Occupation:

Position    CFO_____________________________    Employer  London Life Insurance Ink______

Address   1530 Sheppard Ave________________________________________________________

Phone      416-888-8888______________________________________________________________

What is (are) your purpose (s) for participation in this Fitness Program?

o     To determine my current level of physical fitness and to receive recommendations for an exercise program.

o__ Other (please explain) disease prevention (e.g. diabetes, heart disease )  ___________________
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Present Medical History

Check those questions to which you answer yes (leave the others blank).

¨  Has a doctor ever said your blood pressure was too high?

¨  Do you ever have pain in your chest or heart?

¨  Are you often bothered by a thumping of the heart?

¨  Does your heart often race?

¨  Do you ever notice extra heartbeats or skipped beats?

¨  Are your ankles often badly swollen?

¨  Do cold hands or feet trouble you even in hot weather?

¨  Has a doctor ever said that you have or have had heart trouble, an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), heart attack or coronary?

¨  Do you suffer from frequent cramps in your legs?

¨  Do you often have difficulty breathing?

¨  Do you get out of breath long before anyone else?

¨  Do you sometimes get out of breath when sitting still or sleeping?

¨  Has a doctor ever told you your cholesterol level was high?

¨  Has a doctor ever told you that you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

¨  Has a doctor ever told you that you have critical aortic stenosis?

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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Do you now have or have you recently experienced:

¨  Chronic, recurrent or morning cough?

¨  Episode of coughing up blood?

¨  Increased anxiety or depression?

¨  Problems with recurrent fatigue, trouble sleeping or increased irritability?

¨  Migraine or recurrent headaches?

¨  Swollen or painful knees or ankles?

¨  Swollen, stiff or painful joints?

¨  Pain in your legs after walking short distances?

¨  Foot problems?

¨  Back problems?

¨  Stomach or intestinal problems, such as recurrent heartburn, ulcers, constipation or diarrhea?

¨  Significant vision or hearing problems?

¨  Recent change in a wart or a mole?

¨  Glaucoma or increased pressure in the eyes?

¨  Exposure to loud noises for long periods?

¨  An infection such as pneumonia accompanied by a fever?

¨  Significant unexplained weight loss?

¨  A fever, which can cause dehydration and rapid heart beat?

¨  A deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)?

¨  A hernia that is causing symptoms?

¨  Foot or ankle sores that won’t heal?

¨  Persistent pain or problems walking after you have fallen?

¨  Eye conditions such as bleeding in the retina or detached retina?

¨  Cataract or lens transplant?

¨  Laser treatment or other eye surgery?

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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Women only answer the following. Do you have:

¨  Menstrual period problems?

¨  Significant childbirth - related problems?

¨  Urine loss when you cough, sneeze or laugh?

Date of the last pelvic exam and / or Pap smear _________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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Are you on any type of hormone replacement therapy?_________________________________________

Men and women answer the following:

List any prescription medications you are now taking: __________________________________________
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List any self-prescribed medications, dietary supplements, or vitamins you are now taking:___________
multi-vitamins   aspirin  __________________________________________________________
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Date of last complete physical examination:  June 6 2013_______________________________________

o Normal                   o Abnormal                   o   Never                    o    Can’t remember

Date of last chest X-ray:  Dec 5 2010________________________________________________________

o Normal                   o Abnormal                   o   Never                    o    Can’t remember

Date of last electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): _______________

o Normal                   o Abnormal                   o   Never                    o    Can’t remember

Date of last dental check up:  ____Sep 15 2013_________________________

o Normal                   o Abnormal                   o   Never                    o    Can’t remember

List any other medical or diagnostic test you have had in the past two years:  

ultrasonic for thyroid ______________________________________________________________________
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List hospitalizations, including dates of and reasons for hospitalization:___________________________
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List any drug allergies:  Penicillin_____________________________________________________
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Past Medical History

Check those questions to which your answer is yes (leave others blank).

¨  Heart attack if so, how many years ago? ________

¨  Rheumatic Fever

¨  Heart murmur

¨  Diseases of the arteries

¨  Varicose veins

¨  Arthritis of legs or arms

¨  Diabetes or abnormal blood-sugar tests

¨  Phlebitis (inflammation of a vein)

¨  Dizziness or fainting spells

¨  Epilepsy or seizures

¨  Stroke

¨  Diphtheria

¨  Scarlet Fever

¨  Infectious mononucleosis

¨  Nervous or emotional problems

¨  Anemia

¨  Thyroid problems

¨  Pneumonia

¨  Bronchitis

¨  Asthma

¨  Abnormal chest X-ray

¨  Other lung disease

¨  Injuries to back, arms, legs or joint

¨  Broken bones

¨  Jaundice or gall bladder problems

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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Family Medical History

Father:

o Alive                       Current age __70________

My father's general health is:

o Excellent                o Good                        o   Fair                      o    Poor

Reason for poor health:___________________________________________________________

o Deceased               o Age at death _____________

Cause of death:__________________________________________________________________________

Mother:

o Alive                       Current age _____68_____

My mother's general health is:

o Excellent                o Good                         o   Fair                       o    Poor

Reason for poor health:_____________________________________________________

o Deceased               o Age at death _____________

Cause of death: __________________________________________________________________________

Siblings:

Number of brothers ___0___ Number of sisters _1_____ Age range 46___________________________

Health problems _________________________________________________________________________

Familial Diseases

Have you or your blood relatives had any of the following (include grandparents, aunts and uncles, but exclude cousins, relatives by marriage and half-relatives)?

Check those to which the answer is yes (leave other blank).

¨  Heart attacks under age 50

¨  Strokes under age 50

¨  High blood pressure

¨  Elevated cholesterol

¨  Diabetes

¨  Asthma or hay fever

¨  Congenital heart disease (existing at birth but not hereditary)

¨  Heart operations

¨  Glaucoma

¨  Obesity (20 or more pounds overweight)

¨  Leukemia or cancer under age 60

Comments:  my grandparents got diabetes in age 65 __________________________________
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Other Heart Disease Risk Factors

Smoking

Have you ever smoked cigarettes, cigars or a pipe?

o Yes                        o No

 (If no, skip to diet section)

If you did or now smoke cigarettes, how many per day? _____________    ______________ Age started

If you did or now smoke cigars, how many per day? _________________    Age started______________

If you did or now smoke a pipe, how many pipefuls a day? ___________    Age started ______________

If you have stopped smoking, when was it? __________________________________________________

If you now smoke, how long ago did you start? _______________________________________________

Diet

What do you consider a good weight for yourself? 70KG________________________________________

What is the most you have ever weighed (including when pregnant)?  Overdrinking___________________

How old were you? 44_________________

My current weight is: 78KG_____________

One year ago my weight was: 75KG_____

At age 21 my weight was: 68KG________

Number of meals you usually eat per day: _______3_______________________________

Number of times per week you usually eat the following:

Beef  0_____________      Fish 3_____________ Desserts0___________

Pork 2______________      Fowl 0 1___________ Fried Food 1

Number of servings (cups, glasses, or containers) per week you usually consume of:

Homogenized (whole) milk  0 Buttermilk   0    Skim (nonfat) milk  5

2% (low-fat) milk     0      1% (low-fat) milk  1___________________________ Coffee 7           Tea (iced or not)  5    regular or diet sodas 0________________________ Glasses of water 50_____________

Do you ever drink alcoholic beverages?

o Yes                        o No

If yes, what is your approximate intake of these beverages?

Beer:

o None                      o Occasional                 o   Often                    If often, __4__ per week

Wine:

o None                      o Occasional                 o   Often                    If often, _____ per week

Hard Liquor:

o None                      o Occasional                 o   Often                    If often, _____ per week

At any time in the past, were you a heavy drinker (consumption of six ounces of hard liquor per day or more)?

o Yes                        o No

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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Do you usually use oil or margarine in place of high cholesterol shortening or butter?

o Yes                        o No

Do you usually abstain from extra sugar usage?

o Yes                        o No

Do you usually add salt at the table?

o Yes                        o No

Do you eat differently on weekends as compared to weekdays?

o Yes                        o No

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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