assignment 3

Assignment 3.

Sick? Lonely? Genes Tell the Tale-
People who feel isolated have haywire immune systems, researchers say.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20764461/

Summary:
A research pointed out that lonely people are more inclined to get sick and even die younger. Itis because biological influence on social isolation has deep connection with our genes. However, though the issue about whether mental or physical traits come first was not yet confirmed, biologists suggested that there might be a way to prevent the side effects caused by loneliness.

Vocabularies' definition:

1.haywire: To stop working properly, often in a way that is very sudden and useful.
2.chronically: a serious illness or pain lasts for a long time
3.epidemiological: the scientific study of infectious diseases and their causes
4. mishmash: an untiely or confused mixture of differnt things
5.conspiracy: a secret plan by a group of people to do something bad or illegal
6.microbe: tiny organism that can only be seen under a microscope, especially one that causes disease or fermentation
7.intervention: a situation in which someone becomes involved in a particular issue

Comprehension questions and questions
1.Q: What items did the biologists suggested to have related to the feeling of loneliness?
A: Loneliness.

assignment 2

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071004/ap_on_sc/japan_robot_helpers;_ylt=AlI5YcPO2G2AT7_RHBtCI0es0NUE

Robots may aid aging Japanese population

questions:
1.How much percentage does the elders stand in Japan’s population ?
2.Please name one of the robotic eqipments mentioned.
3.What does Shigehisa Kobayashi think is the main purpose of care-tech ?
4.What other benfits does care-tech bring?
5.What are the two conditions mentioned at the last paragraph that make robtic technology acceptable by the users?

answers:
1.22 percent
2. My Spoon
3. Give the elderly control over their own lives,
4.Finacial increase.
5.Comfortable and full of humanity

summary:
In Japan, where one-fifth of the population is aged over 65, the cutting-edge technology is rapidly developed. The care technology does not only benifits the society.But, fuels an industry market which worth some $1.08 billion as well. Shigehisa Kobayashi, whom the inventor of My Spoon feeding robot, said the robots were created to give people control over their own live.As the aging of the population continue, people no longer spend their late years on the traditional care provided by children.In fact, that is where cutting-edge technology steps in. Robots are also a help for caregivers, too.The technology provides big abundance of support. After all, the high -tech equipments still include great humanity which satisfied the users.

vocab defenitions:
1.cutting-edge: An effective quality or element.
2.rehabilitation: To restore to good health or useful life, as through therapy and education.
3.swiveling: To turn or rotate on or as if on a swivel.
4.silken Resembling silk in texture or appearance; smooth and lustrous.
5.spate: A sudden flood, rush, or outpouring: "It issues a spate of words from the loudspeakers and the politicians" (Virginia Woolf).
6.prototype: An original type, form, or instance serving as a basis or standard for later stages.
7. subtle: Able to make fine distinctions: a subtle mind.
8. preset: To set (an automatic control, for example) beforehand: preset a microwave oven.
9. contraption: A mechanical device; a gadget.10.empowering: To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority.

assignment 1

http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/webstats/home.html



Oakland Puts Crime Statistics Maps On the Internet

summary:

Oakland put its crime statistics on the web. The crimes which are rarely reported by newspapers or TV would be post on the internet,in a few days, neighbors can read all about it.As the informations is made available to the citizens, they essentially will be come partners to battle down crimes.


I think it is a good idea for the government to purchase this kind of system.Because it can help improve the control of the crime. But, whether the people would gain attention to public safety is unkown, afterall, safer living surroundings may let peoples' conciousness towards danger decrease.

Self introduction

Hi all! My chinese name is 吳婕 and my english name is Jennifer. You can just call me 小悠(
yoyo) , I think it's much easier to memorize^_^

I graduated from Hsinchu senior high, and I grew up in Hsinchu as well. I like to watch movies and chat with friends in my free time.Sports that I like are swimming and badmiton, if you are interested in them too maybe we can have some fun together!!

After all, it's my pleasure to meet you in NCU.