December 16 2013, Monday
Yutu
Nothing is impossible! I bet this is the most quoted motto! We have
just had our lunar rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, rolling on the Moon displaying
our flag! China is now an equal in space with Soviet Union and the US.
Nothing is impossible when we have all the ingredients right – a
strong dose of iron will, attainable goals and lots of patience. Then we have
to mix all these regularly and persistently with the humility to learn from
mistakes!
Help students to believe in this motto, especially those students
who have little faith in themselves. There are always those lost souls in our
classrooms, students who believe that they can never master English! Help them
start this “plus ONE” project. Appreciate their baby steps! Give them a word of
praise! Find a reason to give them a smile!
