Free Reflection

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

Our sleeping position actually has a connection with our personality and the way we think, feel and behave. Here are the six common sleep positions that are associated with different personality traits; 

      

Fetal position is one of the most popular among sleepers and it is the most comfortable sleeping style for the majority of people. People who sleep this way are described as having a tough appearance. However they are very shy and sensitive inside. These people are reserved and usually it takes time for them to open up to others but when they do, they are relaxed and comfortable. 

Yearner position is also a very common sleeping style for many people. Studies reveal that people who sleep like this are usually open to people. They are open to new things and innovations as well. However, they can be a little suspicious of people and they are often cynical. Yearners are very slow at making decisions, but once they made their decision they do not change their mind easily.  

Log sleepers are said to be more sociable and even tempered. They love to engage with all kind of people. These individuals are also very trusting that it can sometimes make them gullible. Their tendency to believe anyone including strangers , makes them easy targets for those who want to cheat or deceive them. On the other hand, this sleeping position is beneficial for health. It keeps the spine straight which is great for people who suffer from back pain.

   

Soldier position is not the most popular sleeping style among people. Soldier sleepers are found to be calm and aloof. They like keeping to themselves and they do not make big deals out of things. These sleepers are people who take themlseves very seriously and are very structured. They have high expectations for themselves and others around them. 

     

 Freefall sleepers enjoy resting on their stomach. As the name implies, freefall sleepers are very free personality types. They are very sociable, extroverted and confident people. They add life to the people with their enthusiasm. Although they show such a free spirit, freefall sleepers are secretly nervous at the inside and they are sensitive to the criticism. 

Starfish position is the least preferred sleep style. People who prefer this unconventional style are very loyal friends, and make their family and friends a huge priority in their lives. They are also a great listeners. They listen to the problems of others and like to offer help to them. Starfish sleepers are the people who can keep secrets very well. 

Free Reflection

High School Life vs. College Life

In spite of their some distinct features, both high school and college are the places where we can improve ourselves in terms of education and social life. However, high school and college have different learning environments. High school is a learning environment which students acquire basic skills and take educational steps with a help of teachers. Students in high school need to be told what to do in order to find ways to solve problems and to do well in their tasks. Inappropriate behaviors of them are usually being corrected by the teachers or parents. College, on the contrary, is a learning environment where each student is educating himself in one specific area. Compared to high school students, college students are required to think through critically and apply what they have learned without any external help. Another significant difference is the ability to manage things. In high school, students are in restriction. They generally need to consult with their families or teachers before making any decision. The instructors are there for students to structure their time, whereas the college students have to manage their own time. In comparison to high school, college life expects students to take responsibility of the things they do and to make their own choices. Unlike high school teachers, the professors in college do not care the consequences of students’ decisions. All in all, high school is a station where people prepare themselves to life, while college is a place where people build their life.

                   

Video Task

FROZEN - SENTENCE VARIETY PRACTICE (Addition, Concession, Opposition, Cause/Effect)

1.) ADDITION: We can show addition using several different connecting words. The common connecting words used to show addition are: and, not only…but also, as well as, in addition, additionally, moreover, also, furthermore, in addition to.

2.) CONCESSION: A concessive clause is a clause which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. The words used to show concession are: although, even though, despite, in spite of, nevertheless, however, but.

3.) OPPOSITION: The following connectors help to express opposition or difference between two things or ideas: whereas, while, in contrast, but, yet, on the other hand, unlike.

4.) CAUSE/EFFECT:  When we talk about an effect resulting from a certain cause, we use expressions such as: because, since, as a result, because of, due to, therefore, consequently.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the connecting words which express addition, concession, opposition or cause/effect. 

  1.) Queen Elsa escapes from her town _____ causing an endless winter upon her home       town. (Cause/Effect) 

  2.)  _____ Olaf is a snowman, he can move and speak as a human. (Concession)

  3.) Kristoff is a kind person who helps Anna find her sister Elsa, _____ Hans is a wicked       man who deceives Anna. (Opposition)

  4.) Anna helps Elsa to get over her fears. _____, she sacrifices herself to save Elsa's life.   

  (Addition)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences with using the connectors given in the brackets.

  1.) Frozen is a funny and entertaining movie. It has a touching story. (not only.. but also..)

  2.) Anna and Elsa were best friends when they were a child. Elsa does not go out from her   room and   talk to Anna. (even though)

  3.) Elsa needs love and friendliness from the people. She is afraid to get into touch with   

  people. (however)

  4.) Kristoff returns back to save Anna from being completely frozen. He knows that only an   action of true love can save Anna. (since)