After singing Christmas caroIs,

wrapping and opening gifts,

sending and receiving greeting
cards, here we are, facing the
new year as we step towards
another new beginning. Time
fIies, they say. It seemed just
Iike yesterday when we Iisted
in our minds (if not on paper)
the new year's resoIutions we
strived to achieve in 2006: Ios-
ing weight, studying EngIish
harder, becoming more organ-
ized, going to the gym reguIar-
Iy, and a Iot more promises to
ourseIves. The resuIts couId
have been a frustrating feeIing
of faiIure or regret. But for suc-
cessfuI ones, it's victory over
" seem- t o- be- i mpossi bI e"
dreams. What's great about
not being successfuI with your
goaIs set in 2006? 2007 is
here! With good intentions and
an achievabIe pIan, we can stiII
attain our dreams and resoIve
to change our ways to better
ourseIves.
Some peopIe set their goaIs for
the good of others but often
negIect the importance of
starting with themseIves.
SimpIe things mean more
when they're done unseIfishIy,
but we aIways have to remem-
ber to start with ourseIves
before we give others a hand.
In this first Zoni Voice edition
of 2007, we wiII review our
pages of fun during HaIIoween
and Christmas as we greet 3
important events this quarter:
New Year's, Martin Luther King
Day, and VaIentine's Day!!!
There's a beautifuI Iife ahead
and a beautifuI experience
inside these pages. So read
on, have fun and find out
what's up at Zoni!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
VOLUME 5, ISSUE1

JANUARY | 2007

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By Joern Hornhardt, Director of Marketing and
Communications, Zoni Pacific-GIobaI Language Centre
Recently, Zoni Language Centers merged with Pacific-Global
Language Centre in Vancouver, and, as a result, has expand-
ed its roots outside of the USA for the first time. Now known as
Zoni-Pacific Global Language Centre, the Vancouver campus
joins an impressive and established network of Zoni schools
already located in New York, New Jersey, and Miami Beach.
Like all Zoni campuses, the Vancouver campus is home to stu-
dents from many countries, and the facilities feature 10 spacious
and bright classrooms, a student lounge, a kitchen area and a
large patio. The small campus creates a safe and personal
atmosphere where students and staff come together as a big
family. n addition to a wide range of general ESL and special-
ized adult and youth programs, students take part in exciting
activities on a weekly basis. Depending on the time of the year,
activities range from water rafting and skiing to sampling differ-
ent restaurants and attending cultural events throughout the city.
The location of Zoni Pacific-Global Language Centre is, simply
put, excellent. Nestled in downtown
Vancouver, the school is close to everything
that one may desire to do or see. Shopping,
entertainment, historic and popular parts of
town, beaches, Stanley Park, major sport
and concert venues as well as restaurants
are just a few minutes away on foot or by
bus (many of the major bus and sky train
routes are nearby).
Vancouver itself is known as one of the few cities in the world
where you can ski, golf and sail on the ocean all in one day. t
is because of its exceptional* natural setting, cultural diversity
and ability to cater to any individual's interests that make the
city so popular amongst international students.
For more information or to register at Zoni Pacific-Global
Centre, please call us at (604) 684-8843 or e-mail us at
infozpglc@zoni.com.

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By ZoiIo C. Nieto, CEO, Zoni Language Centers
Assisted by Joern Hornhardt, Zoni Pacific-
GIobaI Language Centre, Vancouver
Educational systems are organized differently from
country to country. The educational systems in
Canada and the United States may be very different
from the system in your country. This article is intend-
ed to give you a better understanding of the education-
al systems in Canada and the U.S.


All public education in Canada is paid for through taxes by
the provinces and territories, and it is available to every citi-
zen. t consists of optional* nursery schools (usually paid for
by parents), mandatory* kindergarten and 12 years (or 13
years depending on the province or territory) of elementary
and secondary school (also called high school). The typical
student receives a secondary school diploma at 17 or 18
years of age.
Most children start going to school when they are 4 or 5. By
law, they must attend school until the age of 15 or 16, depend-
ing on where they live. Because Canada is a bi-lingual coun-
try, the language of instruction is either English or French.
While most of Canada receives English instruction, in Quebec,
almost all newcomers must attend French-language schools.
Most children in Canada attend public schools; however, a
small percentage (about 5%) of students go to private schools,
which charge private-school fees.
n the United States, education consists of one or more
years of preschool (or Nursery and pre-K), kindergarten and
12 years of elementary and secondary school (also called
high school). The United States does not have a mandated
curriculum for secondary schools or a national examination.
However, educators apply a common set of standards for
assessing the basic competencies expected of secondary
school graduates. The typical student receives a secondary
school diploma at 17 or 18 years of age.

n Canada, this first level of post-secondary (after high
school) education includes two-year and four-year pro-
grams. Two-year programs generally lead to a diploma.
Diplomas may be earned at community colleges, technical
institutes or at university colleges or even at universities.
There are also options for students to transfer from a two-
year diploma program at a college to a four-year degree pro-
gram at a university. n most individual cases, credits may
almost always be transferred between post-secondary insti-
tutions. To help students with their choices and options,
many counselors are available at each institution.

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By Pedro Santos, BraziI
Semi-IEP, Vancouver campus
Teacher: Jody Simmons
At present, Vancouver certainly is the city of my
dreams! Before decided to come here,
researched a lot for the best country to go to and
stay for a year studying English and at the same
time, a place where would have new experiences
both in my personal life and in my work life.
The beginning was so difficult for me and believe
that the beginning is difficult for all students that
arrive here or have already left Vancouver, but
when the days pass by and you start to meet new
people, make new friends, learn about new cul-
tures and visit new and amazing places, you final-
ly find yourself and really start to live.
All chapters of my life here have been incredible
and so different from my life in Brazil. The first
chapter was when arrived here and was anxious
to know about the house that would live in, the
host family, the bedroom, the food and a lot of
other little things, but for me these little things were
too big and important at that time.
After this came the second chapterthe first day of
school. t was another anxious day, but when
arrived, though was with new friends, in a new envi-
ronment, and with new teachers, everything felt as if
were in my country, in my house, with my friends
and started to get accustomed to* everything.
As you start to walk and ride to every place and
visit beautiful parks like Stanley Park, you begin to
enjoy life. Here in Vancouver there are lots of
nature, forests, totems from many years ago, won-
derful beaches and amazing mountains around the
city. n Vancouver you can do and practice any kind
of sport that you prefer.
For the people who like the night life, Vancouver is
perfect! There are many bars, pubs, nightclubs,
good restaurants etc. The night
life here is very secure and has
diverse attractions for different
people such as drinking, danc-
ing, dining, karaoke etc.
Now 'm living in an apartment
with friends and 'm studying
English and working in a Hotel
to get experience related to the
Hotel Management course that
did in Brazil.
Well should finish here,
because have to go to Stanley
Park with my classmates and
my teacher. We will see the
nature, the animals and breathe
the pure airand will write a
new chapter of my life here
By Futoshi Suzuki, Japan
Super-IEP, Vancouver campus
Teacher: Olivia Kanna
t is commonly said that Vancouver is one of the
most comfortable cities in the world to live in.
think that's true. There actually are not too many
people living here and there are lots of things that
meet your desire - for example, in winter you can
go skiing or snowboarding. The mountains are
near and it just takes you 20 or 30 minutes from
Downtown. There is a big stadium called B.C Place
where in summer, basketball matches are held and
in winter ice hockey, which is the most famous
sport in Canada, is played. B.C Place is near
downtown and is just about 5 minute walk from
Zoni Pacific-Global Language Centre.
Let me talk about the weather in Vancouver. We
have so much rain in the winter season, but you
can find a lot of blue skies in the summer. The air
is so good and you can feel the freshness of the air
in Stanley Park, the largest park in Vancouver
which is located next to downtown. After the sun
sets you can see an excellent sight with all the
lights aglow.
Have you heard that Canada is a bilingual coun-
try? n Canada, the two main languages are
English and French but here in Vancouver you can
hear a lot of people speaking many kinds of lan-
guages - Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese
and so on. A lot of people around the world plan to
immigrate to Vancouver. That's why Vancouver has
become not only the most comfortable city but also
the most multicultural* city in the world.
Now let me talk about student life in Vancouver.
We meet a lot of students from all over the world.
Downtown Vancouver is so compact that one can
easily find out where to hang out. We communicate
with each other and have fun drinking beer after
school or in the weekend. Our school is located in
downtown and we can find lots of fun activities
there like bowling, karaoke, billiards etc. There are
two gymnasiums where we play basketball and
soccer with our friends. One of the gymnasiums is
so near it is just a 10 minute walk from the school.
t's interesting to play basketball with the students
from other countries and Canada as well. And here
in Vancouver we can also go to many night clubs
with friends, talk a lot, dance a lot and practice our
English.
Also, there are many school activities after school
hours which provide a chance to make new friends
in the school and again to practice English a lot.
These are events held by the school. Sometimes
we sing at the karaoke, at other times we go to play
billiards. Once in a while we dine out together or
watch a movie. This weekend we'll go to Seymour
Mountain to do snowboarding and skiing.
Life as a student in Vancouver is so much fun. 'm
just enjoying the most wonderful life in the most
comfortable city in the world.
By Ruo Han Tang, China
Bridge Program for Youth, Vancouver campus
Teacher: Ginny Tang
When was in China researched a lot of informa-
tion on the nternet about Vancouver. saw many
beautiful pictures about the Vancouver scenery* and
heard that the people here were very friendly to for-
eigners. So that's why chose Canada and this city.
still remembered when got off the airplane. My
homestay parents gave me a big hug. The hug
made me feel very warm and happy so that didn't
feel sad about leaving my country and afraid of
staying here by myself. Actually, they regard me as
their own child. They give me a lot of help about life
and study. We often have different topics of con-
versation when we all have time. They also help
me to correct my pronunciation.
When came to this school, felt very excited
because the teachers and staff are very friendly to
me. When entered my classroom, my new class-
mates introduced some information to me and told
me what should do. When had lunch knew a lot
of friends here because they always asked me
some interesting questions. Though we came from
different countries, we still act like a big family.
wasn't allowed to speak my mother language here
so have to speak English all the time. Thanks to
this rule my English ability has improved lots.
By Takashi Watanabe, Japan
Super-IEP, Vancouver campus
Teacher: Olivia Kanna
First of all, Vancouver is a very safe place to live in.
've never got into trouble with strangers. The peo-
ple are really nice and friendly. They always try to
help others and love it. Many of my friends have
had great experiences in Vancouver and that's why
feel Vancouver is safe.
Secondly, we can have many kinds of food here.
When am tired of junk food, can have some tra-
ditional Japanese food. also enjoy eating many
kinds of foreign food from other cultures.
Thirdly, Vancouver is really very beautiful. There
are so many places to visit - for example Capilano
Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park, English Bay,
Grouse Mountain and so on. Every single place is
so awesome and beautiful and love all of them.
would really recommend everyone to visit and
study in Vancouver.
Also, there are people from many countries in
Vancouver and can get to know about many
nationalities and cultures. can hang out* with
them after school - drinking, going out to night
clubs, parties and so on. That's a very cool experi-
ence for every international student like me.
Finally stay at a home which was chosen by my
school. They are very nice Canadian people and
have learned so many things about their culture
which had not known before. really appreciate
the things they have done for me and taught me.
have been having great experiences in Vancouver
and would suggest that others come here too and
learn and experience a lot of things.
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By Rodrigo Arnaud, BraziI
Semi-IEP, Vancouver campus
Teacher: Jody Simmons
Vancouver is a pretty nice city with beautiful places
and rich culture. After one week was able to walk
around the city by bus and skytrain and felt secure.
On my first month lived in homestay. The family is
from the Philippines and they are so kind. love the
ZPLGC because could make a lot of friends from
all around the world there. At ZPGLC met a
Canadian superstar called Jody. Everybody who
visits Vancouver should know Jody.
On weekends always go out with my friends. We
usually eat in Japanese restaurants or drink in rish
Pubs. One day was walking on the streets and
saw Pamela Anderson in front of a restaurant.
Generally, some of the most important moments in
Vancouver are the time that spent with my friends
doing some school activities or visiting beautiful
places. remember two of these moments. When
went to the Aquarium on Stanley Park and when
went to the Halloween Parade. n Vancouver am
learning about other cultures, making good friends
and improving my English in a easy way.
By Jaryeong Park,
South Korea
have a holiday today. So did some reading
and watching TV last night. woke up late in the
morning and made a brunch* with a coffee.
did the laundry by hand and cleaned my room.
After then, made a grocery list for a week. met
neighbor on my way to the store. made a bow*
to my neighbor and talking for a moment on the
street. After shopping, came back home and
do the cooking for me. After meal, made green
tea while watching TV. t is time went to bed.
Like this, have done my housework* today!!!
Thank you.
By Jong Sook, South Korea
get up early in the morning everyday. do my
make up and do my hair. make coffee by
myself. have a lot of housework everyday.
make some food for my family. 'm
doing the laundry and doing the dish-
es. My son makes the bed by him-
self. Sometimes, make a shopping
list to buy some groceries. study
English at Zoni. 'll make a good sen-
tence. My teacher urges to do the
homework.
By Mi Sun, South Korea
wake up in the morning. make breakfast and
then do the dishes. make a list about today.
do homework. make a mess in my room. My
mother makes a face when made a mess in my
room. make a promise, just clean in my room.
do the laundry. f finish cleaning, do the
shopping and make my bed every night.
By Kaoutar BeIgada, Morocco
Last Saturday, got up at 10:00 AM. made the
bed while made coffee. When finished my
breakfast, did the dishes and the housework.
Around 12:00PM, made a grocery list. Later,
put on my clothes, did my hair and did some
make up. went outside and got all the stuff
need. got back home and started cooking.
did Harrira (Moroccan soup), which is made of
celery, parsley* and chickpeas, and made
cheesecake. When finished that,
started doing the laundry. At night
time, usually do my homework. At
11:00, served the dinner and the
cake. Well, everybody took a piece
and they like it so much, and that
made me happy.
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By HuIika DicIe Aydin, Turkey
ESL821, New Jersey Campus
Teacher: Karen Arcangelo
Drugs are multiplying faster than ever
and getting increasingly popular. Why
does it have a great appeal on
teenagers? Pull up a chair and take a
look at my view about drugs.
Doing drugs is like riding roller coasters,
and gives a heart acceleration that
causes some people to escape from
their own fears and problems. From a
little child to a grown man, we, human
being, always aim at mastering that fear
and anxiety by working through it but
why some people just can't do it and
slide to a horrible* life by using drugs?
Drugs have a great appeal on
teenagers because they are required
to conform* to a system that insists on
keeping them out of the mainstream of
society so they are not allowed to do
all sorts of things that the society does-
n't approve so it releases some of the
frustration and stress they have.
n every society at every time there are
always people out on the edge who
are just not socialized or developed to
the point where they are able to man-
age their rights in a more reasonable
way, so you get criminal behavior and
more extreme kinds of actions.
We need excitement in our life, some
heroes or extreme creatures to rescue
from our phobias* and i believe fear
causes drug use. f we don't want to
face with the problem it just means that
we are scared of the problem and those
teenagers who are on drugs want to
have a momentary* happiness and get
rid of their fear even for minutes.
Doing drugs, having a little moment
without stress, is the easiest and the
most comfortable way to forget the
problems and relax. Those drugs go
into the blood and makes them uncon-
scious. Some of them forget who they
are, and it makes them forget their
problems but the moment that stuff
leaves the body is the moment of the
reality so it's like throwing stones to a
wall even though you know it's going to
come back to you.
Many of us fight with the life and can
handle the problems by facing them
but unfortunately some of us are too
immature and scared to live sober and
fight consciously.
We, human beings, should be able to
master our mind and have to be in con-
trol of our life to have a healthy and
happy society. Everyday is different
from each other only if we know how to
colorize it and make rainbow that will
rescue our society from drugs.

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By Mujgan Ugur Turgut,
Turkey
ESL821, New Jersey Campus
Teacher: Karen Arcangelo
Culture is the complex whole which
includes knowledge, belief, art, morals,
customs, and any other capabilities
and habits acquired by people through
the history.
Everybody has a different culture and
different values. Since we all have
been living here, to be "Americanized"
is the term that has been talked about
in these days. To live in the USA and
not to acquire the way that Americans
live is not possible. Somehow we are
being "Americanized" in a way. Since
came here, have realized how real
life is. First of all, had never worked
before came here. Because in Turkey
families are always trying to do their
best to take care of their children until
they get married. Young people don't
have to move their even a finger since
everything is prepared for them.
However, in the USA someone who
arrives the age of 18 has to know how
to stand on his own feet. Since came
here, have been aware of this idea.
feel much more independent. Also in
the USA everybody has to be so fast
because nobody has time to waste.
"Time is money." This is the proverb
that mentions the importance of time.
That is why prefer something fast and
easy such as having fast food. Since
came here, my life has changed a lot.
am always in a hurry and don't real-
ize how the time is flying. think it
comes from the atmosphere of being
here. Secondly, 'd like to mention the
differences between American and
Turkish culture based on the experi-
ences that have had.
The concept that Americans live with is
completely different than the concept
that we live with. For example, we
value the idea of "many hands make
the light work" whereas they believe
that "too many cooks spoil the broth".
One of the most important value of
Americans is ndividualism. As a result
of this, independence is another
important value for them. However, we
practice the idea of all for one, one for
all in our daily life, in our society.
Coming together is the beginning,
keeping together is a process and
working together is a success for us.
All in all, it is not impossible to keep
our values or culture while living in
another country. The key is to be will-
ing to do so. Culture is the shared way
of life including the way of thinking,
acting and feelings. A person who
denies his/her heritage is condemned
to learn to practice it.

Dear Harold,
I'm living in a basement in Brooklyn
and my owner's family are living
upstairs. Then, I'm suffering from
the noise of them. It's not too much,
but sometimes I can't sleep very
well. But I don't know how to say to
them because I want to keep a
good relationship with them.
Could you give me some advice?
Brown Girl
Dear Brown Girl,
Don't bang on your ceiling with
a broom in the typical
American tradition! Speak
politely with your neighbors
about the problem, live with it
or start hunting for a new
apartment.
Sincerely,
Harold
Dear Harold,
I have some problem about cof-
fee. I always drink coffee when
it's break time. I didn't drink it
much when I was in Japan. But
since I came here, I can't stop
to drink coffee. That's big prob-
lem for me because I need
some sugar and milk for my
coffee. But sometimes,
although I don't feel like drink-
ing coffee so much, I buy it. I
don't know why. How can I
stop to drink coffee everyday?
Purple
Dear Purple,
Drink some Green Tea. The
anti-oxidants are good for you
and will help you stay young!
Sincerely,
Harold
Dear Harold,
I'm not good at cooking and
sometimes I feel very annoyed
with cooking. My cooking is
beneath me but I have to cook
everyday. Of course I can eat
out but that spends so much
money and also not good for
my health. Could you tell me
how to cook simple, easy, and
delicious menu?
Gourmet Girl
Dear Gourmet Girl,
Don't eat out! A recent study
says women that eat out gain
12 pounds more a year. Try fry-
ing a lean* piece of beef,
London broil, for example. Skin
and cut up a red potato and
deep-fry it in olive oil with a
clove of garlic. Serve with your
favorite vegetable and catsup.
Eat TV dinners and frozen, pre-
pared foods when all else fails!
Sincerely,
Harold
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Ambitious,* talented, self-confident,* think this is how can
fairly describe this young artist, of course, a Zoni language
student. After only two months in New York City, the profes-
sional guitarist is already preparing himself for performing a
concert in his first turn in California in January, 2007.
Knowing the universal value of what ''cries out his heart'', Soo
Young started to meet some American artists. The 28 years old
accepted generously to respond to these interview questions.
Reported by Baba Boubacar, Niger,
Zoni Voice Reporter
Zoni Voice: How Iong did you start to pIay
the guitar?
Soo Young: I started playing the guitar in the
year of 1994.
ZV: Why do you Iike pIaying this instrument?
SY: I like playing guitar because I feel my
heart cry out when I strum* each string.
ZV: Do you pIay guitar in group or in indi-
viduaI?
SY: Sometimes I play individually, but i usu-
ally play with large groups.
ZV: Which kind of music do you produce?
SY: I produce blues and famous pop-music.
ZV: Did you meet with some artists in US?
SY: Other than BRIAN MCKNIGHT, who i
met on the street, i've never met an
artist from the U.S.
ZV: How do you think Iearning engIish
may heIp you improving your taIent?
SY: By improving my English and speaking
with other American about improving
my pieces, I can build up my talent.
ZV: Is the guitar popuIar in South Korea?
SY: Yes, guitar is popular in Korea. I usual-
ly play it every Monday with my band. I
also play it when there are some big
concerts.
ZV: Who are your preferred artists?
SY: My preferred artists are ERIC CLAP-
TON and LARRY CARLTON.
ZV: How do you think this kind of music
can be positive for peopIe's Iife?
SY: When I play guitar, I hope that people
who listen will have a warm feeling and
help them forget their worries.
ZV: What are your pIans for the future?
SY: My plans for the future is to form a band
in the U.S. and perhaps even conduct
and produce music with my favorite and
preferred artists.
ZV: Thank you and Zoni Voice staff wish
you good career.

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programs that require a more practical curriculum,
and many programs come with extensive work-
related terms.
n the U.S., this first level of higher (after high
school) education includes two-year and four-year
programs as well. Two-year programs generally
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centration (also called a "major"). Five years of
undergraduate study may be required for some
fields, such as pharmacy or architecture. A few
institutions offer only the last two years of under-
graduate study. n the U.S., these are called upper-
division institutions.

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the bachelor's degree level. Graduate study leads
to the master's or doctoral degrees or to profession-
al degrees such as law, medicine and dentistry.

A master's degree in Canada generally requires one
to two years of full-time study, and a student gener-
ally has to focus on a thesis, which is stated by the
students themselves. n addition, the master's
degree student may also have to serve time as a
Teacher's Assistant (TA), meaning the student helps
out a professor on the faculty of his/her study. As a
TA, there may also be a few lectures that the student
has to teach to undergraduate students.
n the U.S., a master's degree usually also requires
one to two years of full-time study, and may include
a mandatory thesis, depending on the discipline and
the program. Three-year master's degree programs
also exist.

n Canada and the U.S, doctoral degrees require at
least three years of full-time study, and with some
research projects, may take longer.

n both the U.S. and Canada, first professional
degree programs generally require at least three
years of study after the bachelor's degree.
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Hae Jin Lee, South Korea
IEP8033, Manhattan Campus
Teacher: Angelina Arlia
Once upon a time,
there lived a man
who had a small
electric factory in the
deep countryside.
The factory, which
was his first business,
went completely bankrupt,* because the
factory manager made a false tax
return.
Anyway, the factory manager's wife was
very beautiful. She had bright brown
hair and delicate hands. However, she
had a bad habit. One day, the man woke
up early in the morning. But his wife
hadn't slept. He asked her, "Why aren't
you sleeping?" She said, "ZZZZZZZZ!"
She was sleeping with her eyes open.
So, she looked like an awake doll. t was
a frequent event.
He thought that would be his new busi-
ness idea. t was an automatic doll.
The doll's eyes are opened when it is
standing and its eyes are closed when
it is laid down on a flat surface. t was
very popular because of the surprising
idea and the cheap price. Finally, he
became a rich man.


Heriberto Perez, Mexico
Course: 308, Queens campus
Teacher: Katherine Isaza
t was a normal day for Alex in Mexico
City. He was married and had two
daughters. He was driving to home but
a few minutes before arriving, he had an
accident where he died instantly.* So
Alex's soul crossed the line between the
earth and the sky. That was the begin-
ning of a new life.
When he was in the sky, the first person
who he saw was Saint Peter. Saint
Peter told him: ''Welcome to the sky.
see that you've been a successful and a
good man.'' They went to a garden and
they talked about Alex's life. Alex knew
that he had a beautiful family. He
remembered all his life, since he was a
kid until he became a successful man.
He did great business with his brother
Jaime and he took his pick to buy a new
house in a suburb, because where they
lived in a dangerous neighborhood
where a lot of crimes happened. n one
of those crimes, his neighbors were
gunned down* and the killer put the
blame on Alex, but they went to trial.
The judge said that Alex was innocent.
Saint Peter went away and then came
Saint Valentine who told Alex that he
had been a good man and that he had
loved his wife. He asked him to remem-
ber when he met her. Alex said " met
her in school, we went to the same
classroom together. was crazy about
her. She was so beautiful. love her."
And he began to cry because he
remembered the good and bad things
that they lived together. For example
when their daughters were born, but
talking about his daughters, he was too
jealous* as every father is. He never
had anything against his daughters'
husbands. We know that every father
always wants the best for his sons and
daughters. Alex remembers a good
experience with his daughter, Maria.
When he was teaching her how to drive,
they took the car and started out at their
house. The first thing that Maria had to
do was to fill the tank; the second thing
was parking it. She was good at driving.
She always liked to make good time
from her job to home. And hope that
after my accident, she slows down and
drives carefully. And his younger daugh-
ter Veronica always liked everything
about fashion. She always dressed up
and never went out of style. She was so
cute. Whenever CD's of her favorite
artists came out, she would buy them.
also remembered when was trying to
buy a hot dog and saw a homeless
man. He was hungry. invited him to eat
a hot dog and we began to talk. He told
me that he used to be a well off,* but
one day he had lost everything. Even
when he went to his best friends, they
kicked him out from their houses,
nobody helped him.
Really, learnt a lot and now can see
and appreciate everything that life hand-
ed me over. He saw God and God told
him that he was
ready to go back
to the earth
and start over
a new life with
a new family.
He wished
him good luck
and said " bless
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By Peterson Joffre, Haiti
TOEFL, Queens Campus
Teacher: Maria Chernova
There is nothing such important than
have a goal in life. ndeed, life has more
sense when you have a good future to
dream about or a goal to reach.
Here is a story about Samy, a senior in
high school who unfortunately wasn't
born with a silver spoon in his mouth.*
As a matter of fact, a goal to reach in
life requires sacrifices to the dreamer.
Samy wasn't born in a rich family.
Besides, his father walked out of the
house and left his mom and him since
he was six years old. For this purpose,
it was very difficult for them to make a
mint, in order to take care of the bills
and other important things. n spite of
his poor situation, he had a big dream:
"being a famous doctor". He was a
smart student in high school. But he
knew that he needs to work hard to
reach this goal. He pays attention to
medical class such as biology and
anatomy. One day, the biology teacher
was discussing something important
about surgery. He asked a difficult
question. Nobody was able to give the
answer except Samy. He came up with
old medical traditions to enlighten*
everybody on his famous answer. n
fact, the teacher was so proud of him
that he promises him to look for a
financial aid that could allow him to get
access* easily to any university he
wishes to go. Oh, he was very lucky
this day. And then, few months later,
Samy gets his financial aid and keep
working on his goal.
Sometimes, when you have a goal to
reach, you should be able to face the
obstacles and overcome them. That's
the reason why, even though Samy's
friends gave him bad advices such as
walk out of his career, to do something
that would take less time to make
some money. But he never listens to
them, he keeps studying hard because
he was dreaming about a better life
and helping the community.
Samy spent all his time by learning,
and discussing medical things.
Everybody likes Samy, even teachers
because of his intelligence. He was
the smartest student in his classroom
and he pays attention to everything.
Besides by seeing his ability, teachers
are use to bet that Samy will become a
famous doctor.
One day, the principal was talking to
the teachers about Samy and says:
"we have this type of student once in
the blue moon". Samy became happi-
er and happier everyday because he
wasn't far from his goal. A few years
after, he was graduated and invited in
a dinner by the principal. n fact, Samy
was dressed spick on span.* He has
never been dressed good for his entire
life. For this purpose, the principal
presents him in front of one of the best
hospital in the city to get his job. And
as Samy wishes, he reached his goal
by being a famous doctor.
As have shown, "life has its ups and
downs". There is a time to live in bad
conditions and there's also a time to
rejoice in* life. That is how it is. Samy
gives a better life to his mom and him.
He taught everybody: "Whether you are
poor or misfortune,* there are still ways
to succeed in life and reach your goal".
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By AbeI GaIaviz, Mexico
ESL 511, Queens campus
Teacher: Vandana Tewari
About seven years ago three of my
friends from high school and , went to
Machu-Pichu which is one of the most
preserved archeological sites by human-
ity in Peru. By the way it is so beautiful!
We wanted to make a difference by
doing something exciting and crazy at
the same time, a six days trip across
the Peruvian jungle! The next day we
bought a map and all the necessary
items and food for the next six days.
As soon as the sun rose our great
adventure* began.
The first two days were spent without
any incidents, until the third day we
realized that we were walking in circles
for past ten hours. After checking our
map more than fifty times, we came to
the conclusion that we were lost in the
middle of nowhere. On the fourth day,
without any idea of what to do, we took
the most stupid decision of our lives.
We decided to split out. But the ques-
tion is how could we split out with only
one map for all of us?
We found a river on the map which was
supposed to lead us to a small village
about five hundreds kilometers down
the river. chose to keep going follow-
ing the river, but after walking for about
8 hours we were so exhausted, with no
food to eat, with our bodies hurting.
Day 14, my friend was trying to find
something to eat and he got lost.
never saw him again, not even the
local police could find his body. was
all alone. On the day 20 couldn't go
anymore. sat down and prayed to
the Lord. All wanted was to rest.
asked him to let me die peacefully.
can't remember for how long slept.
All heard was a buzzing sound and
my friend Carlos, calling my name. He
was overjoyed to see me. Finally they
rescued me after 21 days in the jungle.
The purpose of sharing this experience
with you is to help you learn not to be so
careless and selfish. Because you
always can do whatever you want with
your own life. But you can not risk the
life of others. That's a big pain you
going to carry on for the rest of your life.


By AwiIda MoraIes,
Dominican RepubIic
TOEFL, Queens Campus
Teacher: Maria Chernova
Today...Mrs. Picano came to talk to me
about my parent's divorce. never
thought that was going to happen to
me, but 'm here, crying like a baby that
has to come to terms with the break up
of his parents. Oh God! 'm not rich!
Won't have a beautiful family either!
should accept that was not born with
a silver spoon in my mouth. Still, real-
ly ought not to write this, because it
seems ungrateful and i've certainly
been exaggerating. But, still, whatever
you think of me, can't keep everything
to myself, so 'll remind you of my
opening words. "Paper is patient".
When Mrs. Picano came in from outside,
was as sad as nobody could imagine,
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however that excellent psychologist
made me understand that my attitude
wasn't the best. Now understand why
came up against serious problems; was
almost dropped out of school because of
fight. One of my best friends was laughing
at me and couldn't stand it. think 'm
burning to a cold angry girl who just wants
to walk out* of her problems. n fact, today
dropped behind the class. Can you
believe it!!! An excellent student like me!!!
Not everybody knows about my situa-
tion because 've tried to be as cold as
cucumber when 'm not. 'm not like
those girls that just care about them-
selves. Who like to go to parties all
spick and span, like those that just
care about money and all they think is
of making a mint. Jou, the one that
knows deep inside of me, knows that
to me my family is the most important.
After all, my parents' careless, disloy-
alty and divorce turned my world
upside down; sometimes try to bury
my head in the blanket to stop myself
thinking: "when will be granted the
privilege having a home full of love,
harmony? But the reverse, must
keep my head high and be brave; the
thoughts will come, not once, but, oh,
countless* times. Believe me, if you
have been shut up for a year and half,
it can get too much for you some days.
n spite of all justice and thankfulness
you can't crush your feelings. A real
home, my father and my mother
togetherThat's what long for; still
must show it, because sometimes
think if all eight of us began to pity our-
selves, or went with discontented
faces, where would it lead us? some-
times ask myself "would anyone,
either few or no few, understand that
am simply a young girl badly in need of
a home? don't know, and couldn't talk
about it to anyone, event to my psychol-
ogist because then know should cry.
Crying can bring such relief

By Sayo Yamazato, Japan
IEP806.1, Manhattan campus
Teacher: Sharon Itkof
n the morn-
ing, ride on
the down
elvator. t is
very crowded.
Some people
look sleepy
still; some
people look impatient with something. t's
busy place.
We get to an underground cafeteria. At
first order to the staff, "Can have
scrambled egg?" He says "no prob-
lem!" ask, "All bran?" he says "no
problem!" "And yoghurt?" He says "no
problem!" And say "thank you!" He
says "no problem!" With nice smile.
look forward to seeing "Mr. no problem"
every day. Then put a lot of ketchup
and pepper on my egg, pour the coffee
into a cup and dissolve milk. After that,
take a seat and start eating.
The color of the egg yellow and the
ketchup red is a nice combination. t's
stimulating. had heard from news that
a yellow and red combination promotes
a good appetite. remember that when
see yellow and red. Anyway. like to
think about a matter of no signifi-
canceand people watching.
The woman who eats banana very
slowly. She struck me because she
looks tired gorilla! couldn't stop my
smiling. enjoy connecting man with
animal, especially in the morning with
the people beside me.
The last, savored hot coffee and tried
to wake me up. My day starts

By Venessa Wen Chun Chen,
Taiwan
IEP806.1, Manhattan campus
Teacher: Sharon Itkoff
live in Fort Lee which is located in
New Jersey. Everyday take the bus
and then transfer on the subway to
school. This morning followed a ritual
and was going to school. When went
out from home, smiled at everything
at first and then took a deep breath
when walked in the community.
looked at this quiet and beautiful
place, and walked slowly to linger here.
The swaying breeze was like a friend
who is saying "hello" to me. Breathing
with green trees made me feel refresh-
ing. Like chewing a fresh gum.
Sometimes, the cute squirrel enacted a
race before me. t's fun to watch. And the
maple leaves were falling like a silent
rain. really felt like am a snow princess
from a children's story in real life. And
those squirrels were the dwarfs.
But, time flies, especially happy hours.
Finally had no choice but get in the
bus, came to school in the end. This is
how real life is. And now, am in class
and sharing my homework.
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Joo Hyen Moon,
South Korea
IEP8033, Manhattan Campus
Teacher: Angelina Arlia
She met the guy at the party. When he
walked up to her, he had bright eyes,
beautiful hair and he looked like a mil-
lion bucks.* So, she kept on meeting
him many times. They had a deep
relationship, almost automatically.
They became lovers. However, her
personality was flighty,* while his per-
sonality was delicate.
For example, he usually woke up at 6
AM and he went to bed early. He was
like an electric alarm and he had to do
everything completely. So, they fre-
quently fought.
The first fight was that she really liked
flat shoes. But he was so cheap. He
didn't want her to buy so many flat
shoes. He nagged* her all the time
about her shoes. They often had bad
moods and situations. n the end, she
realized that his appearance was false.
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Zoni Voice: How Iong have you been working at
Zoni?
Karen ArcangeIo: I've been working at Zoni for two
and a half years.
ZV: Where did you grow up? How was your
chiIdhood?
KA: The town where I grew up in is called Clarks
Green in Pennsylvania. I had a great child-
hood. I liked to play alone. I liked to have an
imaginary* world where i had different jobs and
I had a great relationship with my brother and
my sister.
ZV: Every one singIe student has an ideaI
teacher profiIe. How about you? As a
teacher, what are your expectations from
your students?
KA: To come to school, to try their hardest and par-
ticipate.
ZV: We know as teacher Karen who is reaIIy
very nice, caring, friendIy and hardworking.
But couId you teII us about Karen outside
the schooI?
KA: I like to paint, draw furniture, go to the movies by
myself on Friday afternoon and go shopping.
ZV: Where do you Iike to shop?
KA: I like to shop in discount places like outlet malls.
ZV: We know that you are reaIIy into fashion.
What's your favorite accessory?
KA: Shoes with high heels.
ZV: What is your biggest accompIishment?*
KA: Learning Italian and living in Italy for 3 years by
myself.
ZV: Why did you Iike to Iearn ItaIian? Why not
other Ianguages?
KA: I wanted to learn Italian because my mother
was always telling stories about her parents
who came from Italy. When she was telling all
stories, she always said that she was sorry
because she never learned Italian. So I always
thought that it was really important to learn the
language where my family came from.
ZV: Who is the person who you admire* the
most? Why?
KA: My parents. My mother because she went to col-
lege when she was 45 years old and she was the
first and only child in her family who got a college
education. My father because although he has
a short temper, he can make you feel that any
bad situation is not as bad as you think it is.
ZV: What is the most important thing in your Iife
that you can't Iive without?
KA: My family.
ZV: What's your biggest fear?
KA: Small spaces.
ZV: How do you succeed to stay in shape?
What are your secrets?
KA: I don't eat a lot of junk. As long as it is not too
often, I treat myself with Junk food and I exer-
cise too. I walk a lot.
ZV: Other than U.S., where wouId you Iike to
Iive? Why?
KA: Italy, because I feel that I am at home when I
am there.
ZV: What's the most fun thing for you?
KA: Going out with my two best friends.
ZV: What are your future pIans?
KA: I'd like to get my Master's in English and to
teach in high school.

I am so proud* that I had a chance to interview with one of the best teachers Karen
Arcangelo. Now, I'd like to share this great experience with you. Also, I'd like to thank
Karen for letting us know about her a little better.
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Teacher: Ariel Goldberg
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By Hana Kawakita, Japan & Hae
Young Koo, Korea
What dish? Beef Tomato
sauce pasta
How long? Less than 30 minutes
When do you eat it? When I
get hungry. Not on a special day.
Ingredients tomato sauce,
onion, garlic, pasta, cheese pow-
der, salt, pepper, olive oil, ground
beef
Instructions:
First, in a big pot of salted water, boil*
When the water boiled, put the pasta for 7-8 minutes
Meanwhile, in a frying pan of olive oil, fry garlic and onion
And then, add ground beef and tomato sauce
After that, mix pasta with sauce
Finally, on top of the pasta, put cheese powder and
pepper a little
Now you can enjoy the meal

By Nancy Vanghese, India &
Nami Masao, Japan
What dish? Beef curry
How long? This dish takes just
35 minutes to make it. It can be a
family lunch and supper or a main
dish at a buffet.*
Ingredients Water, 2 tea-
spoons vegetable oil, 3 onions-
chopped, 2 tomatoes-chopped,
500g of beef, enough ginger and garlic, 5 chilies-
chopped, teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons
chili powder, masala
Instructions:
In a pressure cooker, put 2 onions, beef, 1 tomato,
chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, chili powder,
and masala with enough water.
Then, boil it for 30 minutes
After that, in another pot, put the vegetable oil, remain-
ing tomato and onion and heat for 5 minutes.
Finally, add the boiled beef into the pot, and stir well
for 5 minutes.

By Ryu Hyung Kyu, Korea &
Natsumi Ochiai, Japan
When you feel hungry, you can
easily eat and cook. f you don't
have the following ingredients,
you can use others which are in
refrigerator.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon veg-
etable oil (olive oil), Pork, kimchi,
meat, shrimp, Eggs, Red/yellow pep-
per, Some boiled rice, Salt
Instructions:
First, heat the pan and then put the olive oil
Then cut the pork, Kimchi and meat to suitable* size,
and then heat them
Put the rice, shrimp and egg in the pan
At the same time, cut the peppers and then heat it
After that, mix them with some salt
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improve (v) to make or become better
incredible (adj) very great and hard to believe
instantly (adv) right away; immediately; quickly
jealous (adj)
envious; a negative Ieeling toward a rival
or competitor
knowledge (n) understanding or skill gained by experience
look like a million
bucks (v)
to look good or beautiIul
loveable (adj)
having good qualities that make someone
loved
mandatory (adj) required; obligatory; not optional
misIortune (n) an unlucky condition or event
mistook (v) to identiIy wrongly
momentary (adj) temporary; Ior a short time
multicultural (adj) culturally diverse and varied
nag (v)
to annoy by repeated IaultIinding, scolding,
or urging
obstacle (n) a hindrance; a barrier; a diIIiculty
optional (adj) voluntary; not obligatory
parsley (n)
a European herb widely grown Ior its Iinely
divided leaves which are used to season or
decorate Ioods
phobia (n)
an unreasonable, abnormal, and lasting Iear
oI something
preIerred (adj) Iavored more than another
proIession (n)
an occupation (as medicine, law, or teach-
ing) that requires specialized knowledge
and oIten advanced education
proud (adj)
very pleased Ieeling about someone (or
oneselI) or something
rejoice (v) to Ieel joy or great delight
restoration (n) a repair or renewal
rollercoaster (n)
a situation which changes suddenly and
oIten between being good and being bad
scenery (n) surroundings; view
selI-conIident (adj) positive about oneselI; selI assured
simultaneously (adv) at the same time
sober (adj) not drunk and in right mind
spick and span (adj)
very clean and neat and quite new or
unused
strum (v)
to play a stringed instrument by brushing
the strings with the Iingers
studious (adj) devoted to studying
suitable (adj) being Iit or right Ior a use
too many cooks spoil
the broth
when too many people try to do something,
they make a mess oI it
walk out (v) to leave angrily
well-oII (adj) well-to-do; wealthy; have enough resources
access (n) a way or means
accomplishment (n)
a completed task; a skill gained
through training or practice
admire (v)
to appreciate or think highly oI a per-
son or situation
adventure (n) an unusual or exciting experience
ambitious (adj)
very determined; having a big dream
or dreams
aspire (v) to desire or to hope
bankrupt (adj) unable to pay one's debts
boil (v)
to produce bubbles oI vapor when
heated
born with a silver spoon in
one's mouth (v)
to be born rich
bow (n)
a bending oI the head or body
expressing respect, agreement,
obedience, or greeting
brunch (n)
a late breakIast, an early lunch, or a
combination oI the two
buck (n) a dollar
buIIet (n)
a meal set out on a sideboard, table, or
countertop Ior guests to serve them-
selves and get as much as they want
conduct (v) to lead, manage, or perIorm
conIorm (v) to agree with or to adjust
counselor (n)
someone who proIessionally gives
advice
countless (adj) too numerous to be counted
damage (n)
a loss or harm caused by injury to
one's person or property
delicate (adj)
pleasing because oI Iineness or mild-
ness
enlighten (v) to give knowledge or understanding to
exceptional (adj) extraordinary; excellent; outstanding
excitement (n)
something that excites. The state oI
being excited
Ilighty (adj) easily excited; distracted
gap (n) a break in continuity
get accustomed to (v) to get used to or to be Iamiliar with
gorgeous (adj) very beautiIul
gunned down (v)
to be shot; to be killed or injured with
a gun
hang out (v) to spend time
have in mind (v) to think about
heritage (n)
property that is handed down to an
heir
horrible (adj) very unpleasant or bad
housework (n)
housekeeping work such as cleaning,
cooking, laundry
idol (n)
a greatly loved and admired person or
thing
imaginary (adj) existing only in imagination; not real
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