First reflective statement

What is this course about ?

 

The course tackle about academic reading and writing course, were student will develop their skills from their own using different resources.

 

 

What have I learnt so far ?

 

I have learned how to use different materials, techniques and resources from my own to  do my reports. Using internet, books and even newspaper.

What do I expect to get from this Couse?

 

This course will sharpen my ability to be good in English and will broaden my horizon in English world.

 

What do I know about hedley ???

 

Mr. Hedley is married to Mary with two kids and with four grandchildren. He works at Trust summer school, E-ton as a tutor and in Culford as Director of administration. Sports is also included in his interest as he play Rugby in Westleigh (Leics), Bromsgrove (Worcs) and Calder Vale (Lancs) RFCs. He even represented Brunei  in the annual triangular Borneo Cup. Mr. Hedley  actively participate in squash and tennis, and have represented the British Club .  Like each normal person he also love movies including Singin' in the Rain; Chinatown; Oklahoma; Carousel; Suspicion; Foreign Correspondent; Shall We Dance? Inherit the Wind and play and adore music from the 60s of the following famous singers like Gershwin; Rodgers & Hammerstein, Fred Astaire; George & Ira Gershwin, ; Crystals; Spector, Greenwich & Barry and Eric Clapton. He also have favorite books that I myself have in my shelves like Emma by Jane Austen; Farewell My Lovely, et al, by Raymond Chandler; Canton Airlift by Andrew Gear.

The Hajj

 

 

Muslims all over the world come together in a pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia every year. To celebrate the Hajj, all Muslims from different races, rich or poor and physically fit are expected and obliged to be present in this holy period.  The day and particular date is celebrated based on the Islamic calendar. During this period millions of people all over the world gather together which is health threat that is the major problem the Saudi health authority is facing. Before entering Mecca cleansing and wearing simple clothes are required to show respect to God and fairness for everybody. People walk 7 times in the Ka’aba, the black cube in Mecca and walk through the hills of Safah and Marwah and to the plain of Arafath wHere the last sermon of Mohamed was held. The same evening people go camping at Muzdalifah. Meanwhile, back in Minah they throw stones at the pillars where they believe Satan tempted Abraham, however some people don’t believe in this belief, then sheep are slaughtered as part of the pilgrimage and given to the less fortunate afterwards. Before the final ritual they return to Minah to pray for 3 days. Before ending the final ritual, the people gather together around the Ka’aba  and do the Tawaf.