Sculpture by the sea

Ssulpture by the sea is an annual spectacular international art exhibition.Last thuesday our class(Amep.B) and (Amep.A) class went on an Excursion to Bondi to see Sculpture by the sea.

We took a train to Bondi junction at 9:16 in the morning.My husband was with me.There was something wrong. 3 of our friends went quickly got on the train but we could not do it, so we missed the train.We went to another platfrom got on the train.We were gossiping and laughing on the train.When we arrived there we saw that Lucy,Pei and May were waiting for us.We took a bus and arrived at Bondi Beach.

We arrived safely,some of our friends were buying hats and some of them were putting sunscreen on their faces.I was enjoying seeing that.After a short walk we arrived at Bondi beach and we started to take photos.But suddenly I found that my camera had no charge.I felt upset and my husband told me not to be upset because he had a good camera for taking photos.So,I smiled and started to take photos.The first thing I was"Alchemy".The artists put steel sheets and mirrors into the rock pools so the rock pools looked they were full of water after the rain.I was so surprished to see that sculpture.The other things that also attartcted me was"eye see you".There were many many sculptures that I liked very much.My own sculpture was no 59"embracing the plateau".So I was looking for it.My husband first found this sculpture and took a photo with me in it.It looked like a pregnant woman.But I didn't understand exactly what that sculpture meant.

We had lunch at Tamarama beach.After finishing lunch I called my teacher told her that I wanted to go because I had finished seeing all sculptures.She said"we could go".

We went to the bus stop.After 15 minutes the bus came and we got on the bus.We arrived in Kogarah at 2.30.We enjoyed that day.It was a great time!

Reaction about Annabel's story

Annabel's story is really a ideal story for me. Because I am also come from other country and my second language is English. If I want to improve my English I can do it. She reminds me that we can do something. I have a dream for my own future,I want to go to university like she and want to make a good career. She has done all of this. So,I think she is a good example for me.

Opinion text about my suburb

I think Kogarah is a good place to live in.When I first came here I lived in Lakemba but I didn't like that place so I moved Kogarah because it is really a nice place to live in.

Firstly,It is very close from the station.There are many many schools in Kogarah and also it has a hospital.The Brighton beach is very close from here.

Secondly,The communication system is very good in here and the sydney airport is very close from here.If anyone wants to go to city she can easyly do it.

Thirdly,It has many sporting facilities and library.There is a one good shopping centre and many other shops such as:Bangladeshi,Indian,chinese and so on.

For all this reasons,I prefer to live in this suburb.I never want to go any other place in sydney.

A terrible day!

It was raining last week and i was in my house.Suddenly the phone rang,but i couldn't receive the call because I was in the toilet.I thought it was my husband,when I wanted to call him I found that the phone was not working.I needed to buy some important things.But I had no umbrella so I couidn't go to the shop.I was feeling very sad and trying to call my husband but the phone was really dead.That was really a terrible day.

The city of Cairns

The city of Cairns is one of the safest tropical cities in the world. It is situated on the northwest coast of Queensland in Australia. It is 1700 km from Brisbane by road and 2500 km from Sydney.

Approximately 123760 people live in Cairns.There are 25 state primary schools in Cairns.James cook university and a large tafe campus is also situated in this city.The university is quite small because it has only 3500 students.

It has a tropical climate. In summer its often wet and very humid.Most rains falls late in the afternoon or at night.July is the coldest month in Cairns.In july the minioum tempereture is between 24 and 28 c and in summer is from 30 to 35 C.There are thunderstorms from october to december.

The main industry in Cairns is tourism in winter and fishing.Many many tourists visit in winter.There are some popular tourists activities like:diving,river rafting and fishing.

There are many many natural attractions in Cairns such as:The great barrier reef,warm water,excellent diving,fresh water lakes,beautiful beaches,tropical rainforests and so on.

Physical punishment

Most parents use physical punishment to stop a child from mis-behaving and to make them well-behaved.The immediate effect of punishment may be to stop the misbehaviour but the long term effects is to increase the chances of worse behaviour like:depression,child abuse and other things.In my opinion physical punishment is not good for children.

Firstly, According to psychologists hitting children can be harmful for their development.Reports show that physically abused children are not confident in comparison to other children.If parents hit their children badly on the head.that might cause brain injuries.their IQ might be reduced.Also they can become bullies themselves or they can hit others people.

Secondly, New research shows that physically abusing children when parents are angry can result in serious physical damage.When parents can't control their temper they can be hit their children hardly so it causes injuries,brain damage or death.

Thirdly, It has also been proven that using physical punishment doesn't work with children.They use to this punishment so they don't fear or care about this.They know that it will happen.So the child become more rebellious.The cause of punishment can change their mind and it makes them have a bad relationship in the society.

To end up, The fear of physical punishment can encourage child to lie and cheat to avoid the punishment.That's not good for children.So,I think parents shouldn't use physical punishment.They have to think about their children future.

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The Editor

Dear sir

Smoker Joe didn't convince me, because I am totally against his opinion.

Everyone should have Fresh Air and clean enviroment, so no one can have an excuse for their filthy habit.

Smokers don't have the right to annoy other prople. Cigarette smoke is very bad for people who suffered from breathing problems. The tax that you pay from smoking is coming back to you when you have health problems.

Smokers have to respect the others and should smoke at a smoke-free area.

Keya

Kograh

Librarian Interview (from MAYA)

MAYA : Hi Good morning everyone.
Student : hi

STUDENT: Where are you from?
MAYA : I come from Russia.

STUDENT: How long have you been here?
MAYA : I have been less than 4 years, more than 3 years and half.

STUDENT: Are you studing here?
MAYA : I studied an English course at TAFE 2 years ago. It was an English for Futher Studies(EFS) course.

STUDENT: How can you find your job?
MAYA : When I studied English course at TAFE the teacher helped me get a job.

STUDENT: What was your job in Russia?
MAYA : I worked in marketing analysis at an Insurance company.

STUDENT: Are you happy with your salary ?
MAYA : Yes, I am . Because my job is a second job in my family so it doesn't matter.

STUDENT: Do you enjoy it?
MAYA : Yes, I do. My job is very useful and helpful for students. And I like working
with people.

STUDENT: Do you want to study more?
MAYA : Yes, I'm planning to do a master course, but just planning. I'm not sure.
It is very hard to combine fulltime work, family and studing.

STUDENT: Are you working on the night shift?
MAYA : Yes, I work once a week 1pm to 8pm.

STUDENT: Are you training for your job?
MAYA : yes, I'm learning and study on the job. I attend many workshop.

STUDENT: Do you have family?
MAYA : yes, my husband and 3 kids.

STUDENT: What do you if there is complit on your job?
MAYA : we have a complain box so people can write it and put in the box. we follow
a set process.

STUDENT: Ok. Thank you for the answer.
MAYA : Thank you see you.

The Tawney Frogmouth(podargus strigodes)

They are birds they are not owls,but they are more closely related to kookaburras.

They are found throughout Australia.The adult Frogmouths are about 50 cm from head to tail(350-530) in length but they are larger in south eastern Australia than in the north.

The male has got a greyer plumage but the female has browner and it is less mottled in colour.The sexes are similar the male slightly larger and the caws slightly darker.Their upper parts are dark grey streaked with black,tipped with white and russet flecks.They have a face greyish\white brow and dusky.They have white tipped bristles spreading towards tip of bill,the large bill is olive,to black grey and yellow mouth.Their eyes are lemon to orange yellow, their tail and grey barred with black and their feet are olive brown.

They blend in with the trunk of trees and they are look like a broken branch of a tree.They are indistinguishable while roosting in trees.They sound like an"Oom Oom Oom" call which they repeat 10-50 times like a motor that won't start and sharp"took took" in alarm.

They are nocturnal.They live in the same area year after year.They grow hiss and snap in threat of defence.They hunt for food and mainly insects.The breeding period is from August to December.The female lay 1-3 eggs which they are incubated for about 20 to 32 days by both parents each spends up to 12 hours incubation and the male often does it by day.The young fly in 25-35 days.

Sculpture by the sea

The sculpture by the sea exhibition in sydney and perth is Australia's largest annual outdoor sculpture exhibition.This exhibition was invited in 1996,at Bondi Beach and it featured sculptures which were made by both Australian and overseas artists.It began in 1996 with an exhibition held over one day at Bondi and now is an annual event.Every year the coastal walk is transformed into a seaside art gallery.Over 100 sculpters are exhibited in the background of sea and the beautiful coastal landscape along the two kilometer coastal walk.IT attracts an estimated 450,ooo visitors each year to view the sculptures.It is open from october 29 to november 15 each year.There is a small contemporary sculpture at inside.Sculpture inside is a great way for people to start collecting sculpture-those who thought they couldn't afford it or don't have space for one of the outdoor pieces.The contemporary art is exhibited here.

Koala

The Koala is the only member of the phascolarctidae family. The Koala's scientific name"phascolarctos cinereus" means "ash-coloured pouched bear."

Some people refer to the koala as a koala bear.Although it looks like asmall bear,the koala is a marsupial mammal.

Koala's have soft wool like grey fur which is paler on their underside.They have a small tail hidden by their fur.

Koala's are found four states:Queensland,New south wales,Victoria and south Australia.Their habitats range from tall eucalypt forests and low woodlands inland to coastal island trees.

Koala's eat only leaves and bark from eucalyptus trees.There are over 600 types or spices of these trees but koala's only eat the leaves and bark from 12 of them.Each koala eat approximately 12-21 ounces a day.

They are mostly nocturnal.They spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping or resting in trees.The koala's very large nose is one of its most important features.It has a very highly developed sense of smell which helps the animal what eucalyptus leaves are safe to eat.

The breeding season for koala's runs roughly from september to march.Koala's usually produce only a single joey but occationally twins are born.They are born 34 to 36 day after conception.

A recount about Excursion

Last thuesday I went on an Excursion to Featherdale park.I went there from St George college.Almost 37 students and 5 teachers were with me.Before the holiday our teacher said not to come late,if we were late,we would miss the bus.Thats why i got up early in the morning and prepared food for me and my husband.I got dressed and I arrived at tafe so early.Only 1 student was there.Some moments later the teacher came and took some photos of us.

We were waiting for the bus.The bus arrived at 8.45.We got onto the bus.All of the students and teachers looked happy.The bus started to run at 9 o'clock on the dot.A couple of student missed it.We arrived at the Featherdale park about 10 o'clock.The bus driver stopped the bus and parked it.One of our teachers went to buy the ticktes which were free for us.While we were waiting for the ticktes our teacher Rosa gave us a worksheet which included some questions about the excursion.At last the other teacher came back and gave us the ticktes.We got off the bus and entered the park.

The park was not too busy.Some school students were there and they were running everywhere.When we entered the park we were together but some moments later we separeted and looked around in small groups or by ourselves.I took some photos of animals,birds and snakes.When I took those photos I also wrote some information about them.The information was very important for me because I knew that I had to write a report about an animal.Thats why I was so conscious.

On my ticktes I put a stamp of some of the animals I had seen.I liked some birds,such as-The Eclectus parrot,The southern Cassoware,Echidna etc.I took photos of my teachers and classmates.We finished our lunch at 12.30.Some of them brought their own some of them bought from the cafe.

Finally we finished our Excursion and got back on the bus.The bus stared at 1 o'clock and we arrived at tafe at at 2 o'clock.

I have never gone on this type of Excursion in my life.It was really fantastic.I really enjoyed it.We had a great time together!

About Tigers

Tigers are the biggest cats in the world.They live in many different climates like steamy hot jungles and icy cold forests.They are orange with black stripes with white on their face.

Where they live

Tigers are found mainly in Asia, in the regions of Nepal,Bangladesh,Bhutan and Myanmar.

How long do they live

Tigers live about eight to ten years in the wild but they can live up to twenty two years in captivity.

How do Tigers move

Tigers have soft pads on the bottoms of their feet that allow the Tiger to move silently.

The Dhaka city

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.Most of the people in Bangladesh live in this city.It is a very crowded city. It is one of the major cities of south Asia.

It is located on the banks of the Buriganga river Dhaka.It has a population of over 12 million.It is one of the most densely populated city in the world.

Dhaka is known as the Rickshaw capital of the world.Approximately 400000 rickshaws run each day.

Under Mughal rule in the 17th century the city was known as jahargirnagor. But now it is Dhaka.Modern Dhaka is the center of political,cultural and economic life in Bangladesh.

Dhaka is known as the city of mosques.There are many many mosques in Dhaka.There are also some Ancient fort.Lalbag kella is one of them.

Dust strom

Yesterday I got a new experience. I have got many many experience at different parts of my life. But that was really different from others. I was so surprised to see that thing. I could not believe my eyes. What I was watching! Yesterday I got up 7.30 because I had some work and after that work I had to go to my class. The class was so important for me. Anyway, I just moved my kitchen windows curtain what i saw? I saw ared sky,some red people, everything was red. I was so surprised! I asked my husband what is this? But he did not know. Just he said"today you don't need to go to class in this weather". We turned on the Tv and watched about sand strom. Then we knew that what was it? It was really surprising me. I have never seen like this dust strom in my life.

Technology and Esol

The world is going so fast, we are using new technologies everyday. English is an international language.It is very important to learn English and we can improve our English by using new technologies such as computers, Internet, smartoards, palms,etc. It is beneficial for learning English.

Firstly, Learners can communicate with others. They can exchange ideas in a discussion room or fourm. By using technology they can record spoken messages.They can listen other people messages.

Secondly,By using new technology learners can study online,they can study articles,listen to prounounciation,news and many lectures.

Finally,learning with technology is more fun.Learners can use online educational games.Esl learners can listen to song and read the lyrics at the same time.Learners can create their own learning.

The new technologies are very important for all students and English learners because they can communicate with others,they can study online and they can use online educational games. Day by day the new technologies are incresing more user-friendly.

My Belongings

Today I am going to tell you about one of my belongings that is very special for me. When I was in Bangladesh, everytime I imagine how I can decorate my own house.Whenever I went to market for shopping, I always bought such beautifull things for decorating my house. My Mother-in-law always saw this. When I got my Visa, she was looking for something special that I could like and take it to me in Australia. She wanted to give me surprise and she did not tell me anything about her gift. couple of days before my leaving, she gave me a wonderfull hand made bed cover. I was so surprised and excited to see that beautiful bed cover. I thanked my mother-in-law for giving me this very special gift. When I left my country, I took it with me in Australia. I always keep it with care and i do not want to lose it.

My first day in Australia

My first day in Australia was a memorable day in my life.It was a very important day for me.I came here with my husband.When I came here it was 12 of march.I and my husband were waiting for my sister-in-law.She came with her daughter at 9 o' clock.I was so excited to see my sister-in-law because it was the first time I saw her.When I was in Bangladesh I always heard about her from my mother-in-law.

She picked us up.We arrived at her house at 9.30 pm.The house was so beautiful!Although I was so tired and I was so worried about my parents that I had left in my country but I was so excited to see a new country.my sister-in-law had a two children.They are so cute!We were gossiping for an one hour.When we finished our dinner it was 10.30.After finishing my dinner I made a phone call to my parents and mother-in-law.I really missed them.I was crying to think about them.But my husband consoled me.We went to the bed at 11 o'clock.

I think it is a very important day for me because that day was the first day for me in Australia.I have to do work in here.I have to go to University for higher education because I haven't finished my study in my country.

09.09.09

My name is Mossa kamrunnahar keya. I come from Bangladesh. Now I live in Sydney. I am studying in English at Tafe college. I heard that 09.09.09 is a special day. Now I will tell you about that day.
Yesterday I got up at 7.30. I got dressed and went out for a walk. At 8.30 I returned home and then I went out.
I arrived at Tafe at 9 o’ clock. Silvia was my teacher. She is a nice lady. I heard some news about the weather. Silvia played the tape and I filled up the gaps with the answers. I learnt many new words in that class. The class finished at 12 o’clock. I really enjoyed that class.
Then it was time for a break. Everyone was eating food but I was fasting that’s why I sat lonely on a bench. After half an hour I went to the next class. It was Rosa’s class. I like Rosa very much. She is very helpful. I like her teaching. She checked the homework which I had done. She taught me about SMS. SMS stands for Short Message Service. I learnt many interesting things. She taught me about How to do a recount or what a recount is. I learnt many things. That class finished at 2.30.
I went back home. Then I cooked some food for Dinner. After that I had a bath and then I started praying to God. In the evening I watched the news on Tv and I finished my home work. I worked on the computer. At 9.30 my husband came home. We finished our Dinner. We went to bed at 11 o’clock.
Wow! What a day!

The Gold Coast

Hi Rosa,
Sorry, I haven't got back to you till now- I've been on holiday! I went on 15 July, just before you emailed me. Anyway I went to the Gold coast with my family. We got there by car and we stayed for two weeks.
Honestly Rosa, the hotel was fantastic, the food was lovely and the people were very friendly. I took lots of photos. The weather was amazing. I got back last night and that's when I saw your message. Let's meet this week and I'll show you the photos. CAN'T WAIT!

Lots of love
Keya

My First Wedding Anniversary Pictures

Receipe

Hello Everybody,I am going to tell you a"Receipe" of my own.This name is "Beef curry".It is a very common and popular item of Bangladesh.

Ingredients:

• 1 Kilogram Meat


• 3 Big Chopped Onions


• 3 Tsp Garlic paste


• 1Tsp Ginger paste


• 3Tsp salt


• 2 Tsp Chilli powder


• 2Tsp Turmic powder


• 4 Tbs oil


• 3Tsp Cumin powder

Method:

First you heat your oil in a pan over Medium heat.Mix the onion and cook for 2 minutes untill the onion starts to soft.Then add Garlic,Ginger,salt and other ingrediens.Boil for 10 minutes.Then add the meat and cook it untill the meat starts to boil.

Garnish with Tomato,fry cumin powder and serve with rice.

My Cloud Face

The meaning of my name KEYA is a flower's name which is mostly found in BANGLADESH. I am giving you a picture and a brief history of that flower below:

The flower shown in the picture is called "KEYA". This flower is mostly found in south east Asia, particularly in Bangladesh and India. It grows in a salty soil mainly on the banks of bays, like Sundarban. It has a very sweet smell.

Comment about a story book borrowed from library

Last night I read a book titled "When Bad Things Happen to Good people". This book was so interesting. After finishing the book, I felt the writer's view was correct. Now I am going to give a brief summary of that book.

Aron was an innocent boy. He was only three years old. His parents were good persons. They tried to do what was right in the eyes of God. They really believed in god and the goodness of the world. One day their son got very sick with a disease called 'Progeria'. How could it be happening to them and to their son if what they believed about the world was true? There is only one question which really matters 'Why do bad things happen to good people?' They happen because god is a righteous judge who gives them exactly what they deserve. That's karma.

Welcome to everyone

Hello everyone, this is Keya.

Welcome to my Blog and thank you all in advance for visiting my blog. My name is Mossa. Kamrunnahar Keya. I am from Bangladesh.I came here to Australia as a Spouse Migrant. I have been here in Australia for almost 5 months. I am living with my husband and having a good time getting to know this new country.

Now I'm going to tell you about my educational background, future plan, hobbies etc. I was a commerce student while I was in Bangladesh. I finished my SSC and HSC. After finish my HSC, I enrolled to do honours in Management at National University, Bangladesh and I studied there for one year. As a future plan, I really wish to do higher study here in Australia, which I believe will open a wide path for my personal development as well as for my family betterment and will also give me the opportunity to contribute to the Australian Society. I am looking forward for all those good things to happen. Anyway, that's all about me.

Now about this blog. I hope you find some help by using this blog. I tried to put some useful links which I thought would help us to enhance our English learning process. If anyone has better ideas please share them with everyone. From time to time I will try to put useful things in my blog page. Thank you all once again. If you have any suggestion or any comments....please feel free to post them in my comments.

That's all for today. Enjoy your weekend. See you on Tuesday.