One of my achievement during this long holiday is I added more DVD to my collection. The weird thing is that I can not really recall many of the DVD names. Well, at least I have watched SIN CITY(excuse me for using the blood colour, for the movie is really bloody!!) It was okay, while it seems quite popular among the guys. Oh, I also watched New Jersey Girl. It is not very interesting except Liv Tyler (sorry, if I spell the name wrong).Then I start to think about what my favourite movie is. I have checked IMDB top 500 list. I have to admite that I am not really a fan of old old movies. I will only watch 1990s or afterwards. Yeah..you may say I am superfacial, but I am honest! I do not see why the LORD OF RINGS is so good. I mean, yeah, it is good, but not that good. In the end, I figure: MATRIX is on the top of my list. I like the movie's concern about our digi-era threats. I also like INDIAN JONES series, though they were old movies. In the end, yes, LOST IN TRANSLATION/ETERNAL SUNSHINE ON THE SPOTLESS MIND, they are good as well. I enjoy the relaxing pace of the movie and the vague meaning that the movie is trying to say.Well, should be enough for now, I shall continue soonI'm not a movie lover, but sometimes is nice to watch a movie specially if you can share this moment with someone. Here are some of my favorite movies: Matrix (sci-fi), Memoirs of a Gueixa (drama), Deus é brasileiro (brazilian movie, comedy), House of Flying Daggers (martial arts). Abusively, as college students,we have much leisure time. And it is so much spare time we have,so we can do many things what we like to do. However, in my opinion, different young people would choose different activities as their relaxations.Some students like passive activities such as play computer games or watch TV , these kind relaxations are harmful. But some passive activities are benefit, like go to the library do some reading or collect stamps.And the other young adults like do some active entertainment. Such as play basketball, go to Karaoke or dinner together in some special days. There is no doubt active activities have more joys.And they are not only cheerful ourself, but also promote the friendship between schoolmate.Men and womenI hold on the opinion that men and women are different in many ways. Men and women are different not only from the physiology but also mostly in many other ways. Still I think this phenomenon will continue for a long time in our society. And the women should be paidmore attention.In the 21st days, comparing with the men , the state of women in the modern world sill need be promoted, they are different in many ways. Firstly, the men sill play the important in the political area, and this injustice is even worse in the developing countries. Secondly, the women are feeble from both the physiology and energy, so they undertake more pressure in the society. Thirdly, women are different from the men on the view of their families, and they do more for the children , the old and the housework.. On the employment, although the women are more excellence than the men, however , the men will get more chance and higher salary. Above all could explain that men and women are different in many ways.Although men and women are different in many ways, that is not equitable, as women also play an important role in the society. We could not suppose what the world will be without the women. And men and women should be the same in many ways. Let us makeeffort for the aim.Useful expressions:1. high expectations and demands are placed on my ideal husband2. it’s demanding but rewarding3. ask too much of him4. A heart full of mercy 充满包容的心5. a kindly forgiving nature 温和、宽大的性格6. forgiving/ tolerant 宽容7. the quality of being bold and enterprising大胆的、有魄力的品质8. enterprising有进取心的9. place great emphasis on filial piety很重视孝顺10. respect the fine traditional Chinese values, including filial piety, love for the family, modesty and integrity尊重中国优秀传统价值观，包括孝顺父母，重视家庭，谦逊厚道11. a sense of responsibility12. understanding13. do housework14. good cook15. kind-hearted16. diligence17. loyal18. handsome / beautiful19. gentle20. strong-minded21. delicate face 秀气的脸Sample:1. I believe that the ideal husband is one who is caring and honest and treasures his family like no one else. An ideal husband is the one who will actually listen to a conversation that you have started and make intelligent remarks. He is the one who will also do the housework without having been asked to. He is a husband who knows everything about you; the things that make you mad or sad and the things that make you happy.2. The ideal husband is handsome, responsible, smart, humorous, healthy, considerate, wealthy, careful, faithful, honest etc.3. We do have our own standards and if you will ask me, I think the ideal husband is someone who is responsible and could love his wife as much as he loves himself.4. The one who loves you unconditonally, someone whom at times you don’t have to say anything and yet they would understand everything, with whom you would share that oneness, who would always be ready to put you ahead of themselves, who would do anything for you, would help you in all your work, be beside you through your joys and sorrows, share your life with you, in its true essence. Someone who would tell you your flaws, but in a loving way, who would help you change and become better, who would help you raise the kids, help around in the kitchen or help take up a job outside. Someone who would guard, protect, give you ample security at all times.And simply love you for and as who you are without expecting anything in return, though with such a loving, ideal partner, it would be tough not to give them all the love we have in return too! And I feel blessed as I think I have such a kind of a partner.5. An ideal wife to me is someone who is responsible for the family and takes good care of her hubby and children with a loving heart. She is someone who is somewhat talented in some field, with a desire to learn new things in life. She is someone who can respect the senior and loves the young. She is someone who is good at cooking as well.6. For me, an ideal husband/wife is one who loves, cares and have responsibilities of family affairs. They should be much devoted to their children in all aspects and respect family members from both sides.7. I also always admire men with ambition for the family. Of course it would be better if he is my best friend.8. an ideal husband is one that is a nice, tender, forgiving, passionate, hard-working, honest, peaceful, generous, understanding, pleasant, warm, intelligent, humorous, attentive, compassionate富于同情心的，慈悲的and truthful person. Of course, good looks is a bonus but isn’t the ultimate clincher. 定论，不可争辩的议论9. My ideal husband would have an intense love for his family. One of his top priorities would be taking care of his family.10. In my wildest dreams, if I could have my ideal husband, this is what he would be like. He would need strong character. He would need to have a great sense of humor. Heartfelt love for his family and friends would also be very important to me.11. We would be like a team. Whatever needed to be done at the house he would do along side his family.12. In my ideal world, my husband and I could be perfect for each other. God would put him in my life at just the right time. God would make both of us try to be open-minded. When we get married, I would know that we would spend the rest of our lives together and that this was a great decision. He makes us think of working as a team rather than beself-serving. I believe that nothing would tear us apart.13. My father has the qualities that I want in my future husband. I really appreciate his good sense of self-control. He puts up with me when I really don’t want to talk to him. Even when I’m not nice to him, he doesn’t get angry at me. He’s a great listener but is not afraid to talk out about certain things. He’s not shy around my friends or other people.I don’t know what it is, but he can make any situation seem funny.14. My ideal wife is my best friend, best lover, best cook, best training partner, best teacher, best buds. We compliment each other and we push each other. We never argue and we can't get enough of each other. Hope that helps.15. someone kind, caring, intelligent and most especially, one whom I love and loves me the same.16. For me,the ideal partner must be a dutiful wife and loving mother.She should be tender and love me deeply.We'll share happiness and unfortune together.No matter how hard the problem we face, she won't give up. Also,she should not be too foolish, or too clever. Besides,she should be a good cook;and delicious food are prepared for the family every day.she should be pretty and lovely, too. Of course,I'll try my best to be an ideal husband for her.Every girl dreams about true love. When we are little girls, we read fairy tales, thinking that a handsome princess would appear in our life. Then we grow up day by day, we know that tales about prince and princess are not true, but the dream still go on.Today the title “My ideal husband” calls up memories of little girl's dreams.As to me , He is not necessarily outstanding and handsome, but deep in his heart. I'm the unique one to be loved in his heart, as he is to me. When I would be sad for something, he will make a wonderful dish for us, tell some funny things in order to make me smile. One day when we all grow older and older, becoming grey-haired, we will walk hands in hands along the lake, watching the sunset.Of course, there will be some quarrel between us. My ideal husband is not perfect .When having difficulties in job, he will be upset; When faced with something that makes one's hair stand on end , he will complain bitterly. But most of the time , he will give me sincerity, respect, equality, mutual understanding and trust..As someone I know has said: to love sb. who hasn't any bond of blood is a combination of need, desire, wisdom and the untiring pursue of beauty and immortality. I believe we will have enough determination to get rid of every barrier, enough trials to keep us strong, enough hope to keep us happy. We are man and wife, we also are friends.Above all, these are some beautiful dreams in the bottom of my heart.I really hope that one day all these dreams will come true.Gender difference is a term used to refer to social characteristic thatdistinguish men and women. These include such things as differences in hair styles, clothing, family responsibilities, occupational roles, acceptable behavior and other culturally learned activities and traits. All of these differences are linked to the non-biological notions of masculinity and femininity which vary from one culture to another. •suffer more illnesses•have a higher rate of colorblindness•have a larger brain•are more likely to have a heart attack•have more fears•live longer•like diamond shapes•miss more workMan for the field and woman for the hearth (炉边, 喻家庭)Man for the sword and for the needle sheMan with the head and woman with the heartMan to command and woman to obey;A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, and she does.To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him little.To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.Women love cats.Men say they love cats, but when women aren't looking, men kick cats.A woman knows all about her children, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.A man should be masculine. He should be strong and responsible enough to protect women, children and the old in a family and in the society. He cares more about his career and success than his looks. However, a woman should be feminine, tender, considerate and smart. She should spend more time on household affairs, on children and the old at home. This may deprive girls of the chance of hands-on work, a vital learning experience that would affect their entire lives. (Another example is that the typical American teachers assume that boys will do better in math and science subjects while girls have better verbal and reading skills. This attitude in teachi ng leads to boys’ problems in reading and girls’ lack of interests in science.)teachers call on males in class far more than on male students. Teachers assign boys and girls different tasks in accordance with stereotyped gender roles.Would you like to be more creative in your copy and blogging? It’s really not as hard or mysterious as you might think.One roadblock that prevents many people from boosting their creativity is the notion that creativity is linked to intelligence. Another roadblock is the idea that creative people are born that way.So if you’re not super smart or born with the creative “gift,” the natural reaction is to shrug your shoulders and give up. That’s probably a bad move.Research shows that once you get slightly above an average I.Q., intelligence and creativity are not related. So you could be a genius and display little creativity or have fairly average intelligence and wield amazing creative powers.And to a large degree, creativity is a learned behavior. It’s a matter of how you approach things, how you act or react to new circumstances, your proclivity to look at things in different ways, your willingness toquestion, experiment, and take chances. In other words, creativity is not “what you are” as much as “what you do.”Think of creativity as a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. To increase your creativity, you simply need to “act” like a creative person. Not surprisingly, people recognized as creative tend to share common traits.Highly creative people:Have the COURAGE to try new things and risk failure. Every big breakthrough starts as a harebrained idea. This doesn’t mean you should constantly go off the deep end, just that you should balance your routine portfolio of solutions with an investment in the new and untried. Over time, the risk is usually worth the reward.Use INTUITION as well as logic to make decisions and produce ideas. When Matt Drudge designed his Web site, he listened to his gut instead of the Internet gurus. He kept it simple, small, fast, and some would say ugly and primitive. But it works for him, making The Drudge Report one of the most recognizable and popular sites in the world.Like to PLAY, since humor and fun are the ultimate creative act. Which is to say you just have to lighten up. We all have goals, and quotas, anddeadlines, but it’s not life and death. When you enjoy yourself, your brain relaxes and is able to produce more and better ideas. One of those ideas may be just what you’re looking for.Are EXPRESSIVE and willing to share what they feel and think, to be themselves. Blogging is the ideal arena for injecting your personality into your work. People are emotional creatures and respond better to people who appear real, honest, and open. Not only is it more interesting, it can also be more persuasive.Can FIND ORDER in confusion and discover hidden meaning in information. Research and critical thinking are key tools for the creative person. Information is to the brain what food is to the stomach. So-called “writer’s block” or creative burnout almost always results from a lack of fresh information and having nothing meaningful to say.Are MOTIV ATED BY A TASK rather than by external rewards. You must like the challenge of writing, explaining, teaching, and persuading. Sure, you can make money along the way, but if you’re in it just for the money, you’re not going to be a fountain of new ideas.Have a need to FIND SOLUTIONS to challenging problems. Even the most creative writers won’t have a solution for everything. I f they claim to, they’ve stopped thinking. Highly creative people are those whose eyes light up at a question they can’t answer. That’s the opportunity to learn something new and produce remarkably creative content.Will CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS and ask hard questions to discover what is real. Writing, blogging, or business rules aren’t really rules, only rules of thumb. If you want to wield true creative power, you will always take what others advise with a grain of salt. (That includes all of us gurus who love to don our pointy wizard hats and pontificate on the secrets of success.) If you don’t know something from personal knowledge or experience, you don’t know it at all.Can MAKE CONNECTIONS between old ideas to produce new insights. Combine the little doodles you make on a white board with online video and you get CommonCraft, a new approach to explaining things to people in a way they can easily understand. Sometimes the best solutions are simply two old ideas jammed together.Will PUSH THE ENVELOPE in order to expand the boundaries of what is possible. There was a time when no one thought you could make money on the Internet. Now it’s a huge, multi-national business platform. Instead of dividing the world into the possible and impossible, it’s better to merely divide it into the tried and the untried. What have you not tried yet?Are willing to TEST new ideas and compete with others based on results. Isn’t that what they mean by the “market of ideas”? Isn’t that w hat business competition is about? If you’re afraid of being wrong or losing, your creativity will suffer.These are certainly uncommon traits for most people. But they’re not difficult. Watch how the creative people you know solve problems and deal with projects. You may choose one particularly creative person you admire and, when faced with a problem, ask yourself, “What would so-and-so do in this situation?”As you begin to “act” like a creative person, you’ll find yourself actually becoming more and more creative. And likely, more and more successful.。
