Saturday, May 22, 2010

Unit 9: Where were you when...?

When we talk about really big news events, sometimes we think about where we were, or what we were doing at that time.

For example, every American probably remembers where they were when 9/11 happened. I was at work, and when I heard about the first plane, we thought it was strange, but we did not worry because the reports said it was a small plane. It sounded like an accident. Then we turned on the TV and saw the second plane hit the other building. I often visited New York City and I was shocked that this happened. Also, my friends lived near those buildings, and I was worried about them.



This week, I want you to tell us something about a personal memory you have about a big news event that affected you. It can be any kind of memory - sad, happy, etc. Tell us: what was the news event? Where were you at that time? How old were you? How did you feel about it?

Please make your response at least 75 words and post it to this forum BEFORE your first class with me this week.

7 comments:

  1. Park Choong Bae 20093441May 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I want to tell you about my excited memory.
    It is 2002 Korea/Japan world cup!!!
    The korea team`s ranking was 4.
    At that time I am 14 years old. and I was see that matches at home, central city(in my home town), Gwanghwamoon. I was very very happy

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  2. 신창환 20043608May 23, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Sampoong department store was collapsed in 1994
    I was 10 years old I was in my home I was sad

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  3. My grandmother fell victim to a stroke about 5 months ago. The sudden accident was shocking for my family. Things went from bad to worse, She was moved to the ICU about 2 months ago. My grandmother is on the eve of death. But now, she is gradually recovering her health enough to in wheelchair. My family are so happy. I wish my grandmother return to good health.

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  4. I had seen shocking news for President Roh Moo-hyun to have committed suicide on the news.
    Exactly a year ago, I was at 20 years old.
    The whole country was flooded with grief.
    I'm also very sad.

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  5. I want to tell you something about my memory I have about a big news event.
    When I was 10years old, my grandmother died.
    I lived from childhood with grandmothers.
    And Grandmother loved me very much.
    By the way, when a grandmother dies, I was too sad.
    The first time I felt that people die.
    At the time, I was too young, and the situation was too confusing.

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  6. 20093442 이현명May 24, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    i think excited memory is 故노무현 president suicide, this is very very sade so we are reflection.

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  7. I age forteen years ago. I was goes travel heawoondae in busan. Amusmentpark in busan, I boarding a roller coaster. Race is over, at that time, safety bar and my nose is collision. Have a bloody nose, another person is look at me. I was very shame and pain. That occasion a happening was remain in me memory.

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