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DESIGNER: JING HAMILTON
SUMMER 2015 - WEEK 2
MOUNT LEMMON
OTHER EVENTS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!
ASK CESL
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CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CESL Students Visit Mt. Lemmon!
On June 20th CESL students visited beautiful Mt. Lemmon! CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
EDITOR: JEREMY LEE
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COPYEDITOR: HOLLY WEHMEYER
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Upcoming Summer 2015 Activities & Events Sat. 6/27 Roadhouse Cinema [Inside Out] 7:15pm [SOLD OUT] Join your fellow classmates for a unique experience at Tucson’s locally owned dine-in theater! At Roadhouse Cinema you not only watch a new movie in a very comfortable leather recliner chair, but you can also eat a good meal! Inside Out is Pixar’s latest comedy about the voices in our heads!
Sat. 7/4 4th of July Fireworks [Free] Come celebrate the birth of the United States of America with a gorgeous fireworks display from A Mountain in downtown Tucson!
Sat. 7/11 Get Air Trampoline Park Come to Get Air Indoor Trampoline Park for healthy, active, fun! Get Air is a popular trampoline park in downtown Tucson where you can enjoy jumping on wall-to-wall trampolines in an air-conditioned environment!
Sat. 7/25 Sunsplash Waterpark [Phoenix] It’s time to cool off! Come to Sunsplash Waterpark to experience fun water slides, rides, a wave pool, and more! It’s the largest waterpark in Arizona! Don’t miss out on the fun! Space is limited! Sign up for ALL activities online at: http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/content/activities
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Learning Advisor Tip of the Week! As we start our third week of the Summer Session, things are starting to heat up, both inside and outside the classroom. You might be wondering how you can stay cool and study in this weather. Well, we have a tip for you! Go to your local (air conditioned) library and sign up for a library card. All you need is a piece of mail with your name on it and your passport. This is a great place to find books, magazines, movies, and music. You can also participate in activities at the library, like lectures and clubs. Just ask the person at the front desk for help, and they will get you started. Here is a list of a few local libraries that we love: •
Joel D Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave Tucson AZ 85701
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Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave Tucson AZ 85719
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Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd Tucson AZ 85711 You can find a complete list of libraries in Tucson at: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/locations/list This summer stay cool, and improve your English, at the library!
Live Music on the Streetcar! Local radio station KXCI Presents: Sun Link Summer in the City Concerts Series featuring FREE live musical performances by local artists in Sun Link Streetcars! The concerts run from 7-9pm. Scheduled concerts include: • June 27: Jeremy Cashman and Mighty Joel Ford • July 18: Roman Barten-Sherman • July 25: Crystal Stark • August 8: Laura and the Killed Men • August 22: Hank Topless Come join the fun, meet new people, and hear live music! CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Free English Classes at CESL! Class Dates: Saturdays, 11am-2pm June 27 July 4 July 18 July 25 August 1 CESL Building
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CESL offers many programs, the most popular being the Intensive English Program (IEP). However, there is also an Evening Program in the Fall and Spring, an Academic Bridge Program, many special programs, and the Teacher Training Program. Every summer, the Teacher Training Program has Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) trainees taking evening classes, observing IEP classes, and doing practice teaching every weekend! Last Saturday (6/20) CESL offered the first of these free English classes taught by the TEFL trainees to the Tucson Community. There was a great turnout with 5 full classes of 125 students!
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Every week we will interview two CESL students. If you are willing to be interviewed, talk to the Student Activities Assistants in the SLC (CESL 209).
Name:
Talal Smadi
Hometown:
Kuwait
Level:
2
Age:
22
How long have you been in Tucson? I have been in Tucson for 17 days
How do you compare it to Kuwait? It is less hot than Kuwait.
You have written a book, what is it called and what is its message? The books is called “Do not give up” and it talks about how people with disabilities should not give up in life and should live life normally and achieve their goals like Stephen Hawking. I am the Stephen Hawking of CESL.
How old were you when you wrote the book? I was 15 years old.
Would you like to write more books in the future?
Interviewed by Ahmad Alhindawi
Yes. I would like to write books about great people like Malcom X who made a name for themselves.
What is your main goal? To make a name for myself.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Name: Level:
Sakina Terakawa 7
Hometown: Age:
Nagoya, Japan 21
Sakina! I've asked for an interview for months and you have finally changed your mind! What made you change your mind? Haha, I don't know! Because this is my last session so I changed my mind! Well, I'm glad. What's next for Sakina? I am here until August and then I go back to university in Japan. I study International Relations, and I will be going to university for at least 1 1/2 years more... at least! And what does someone who studies International Relations do? I don't really know, it is a very broad subject. I think before I graduate I will have to write a thesis paper on a subject. Maybe I'll write something about Europe...still very broad! How long have you been here? 8 months—since last October. And what have you learned? Tucson is beautiful and people are funny. Also before I came here I have never seen people from the Middle East. I think most Japanese people think that the Middle East is dangerous because we do not have information, but I'm really happy to meet them because they are so funny and have such an interesting culture! What surprised you about America? I don't know, Tucson is super dry! Last month I traveled a lot—I wasn't here for 3 weeks and when I returned I felt so dry! My nose, throat, everything! Where did you go? I went to New York, Portland and Hawaii. Hawaii was my favorite… or maybe Portland… or maybe New York… Actually, it was Hawaii because I have lots of friends there. I went to the beach, swam, got tan, saw my friends, etc. What are you going to bring back to Japan? Beautiful memories. When I speak English I think I'm more cheerful than when I speak Japanese. I think Japanese people aren't so friendly, because we always think about polite expressions even to people the same age. I think that is why Japanese people seem so shy, and that's why I like English! I realized I can't translate "You're so sweet" into Japanese! Also we don't have sarcasm in Japanese. So American say both sarcastic and sweet things and Americans definitely say and do sweet things… you know I've never seen my parents kiss! It is very different between the two countries. Wow! And what about the opposite? What is something that Americans should incorporate from Japan? Well Japanese people are very polite and I like that because some Americans are rude! Japanese people are very gentle—if we see someone lost or who has lost something we will always help them. Beside CESL, what is one of your favorite places in Tucson? Home! Wait… the Starbucks near my house. I like to spend time there to study, because I can't study at home. I usually order a hot latte. What is one word to describe yourself? Smiling! Why am I your favorite CESL worker? *Laughs politely* Thanks Sakina!! CESL & Tucson will miss you!
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Interviewed by DJ Nixon
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Ask CESL Question: Tucson is so hot and sunny! How do I stay safe and healthy in summer sun? Answer: Here are some tips from Dr. Kevin Campbell from WNCN. 1. Wear a hat and sunglasses: The first line of defense against damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays is cover—use sunglasses with ultraviolet protection and a hat with a wide brim in order to minimize sun exposure when out and about 2. Use sunscreen: It is important that you use sunscreen when outdoors—the SPF should be 15 or greater. It is essential to re-apply sunscreen frequently 3. Avoid the middle of the day: The sun's intensity and UV power is greatest between 11am and 3pm. Limit prolonged exposures during this time. Stay in the shade when possible. A beach umbrella goes a long, long way. 4. Water reflects UV rays: Take extra care around water as the UV rays that cause skin cancer and sunburns are reflected from the water and their intensity is greater—this may result in sunburn that occurs much more quickly than expected 5. You can still burn even on a cloudy day: It is important to remember that the damaging UV rays can still cause sunburn even on cloudy days. That's particularly true near bodies of water (due to reflection). You must apply sunscreen even if the sun is not bright and behind a cloud.
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