Hemingway reading reaction pp. 37b-44

As time elapses gradually, the old man is getting more and more exhausted with body hurt by the line cuts, and the fight between him and the big fish is getting intenser and intenser. He makes every effort to refresh himself by eating the dolphin and the flying fish raw and taking a brief rest before he feels a jerk under the water. The fish cannot stand any longer, because it has been two whole days since the fight began. When the fish leaps and circles, the old man finally has a chance to see how big it is! This is way beyond his imagination! But, he still strives to kill the fish and achieve the victory. We are at the climax of the story, I believe, which means we will soon know what fish it is. Let's look forward.

Foxdale trip

1. How did this trip compare to the expectations you had before we went?
2. What did you enjoy?  What was challenging?
3.  What advice do you have for future IECP students taking a trip similar to this one?

On Monday, April 7, we (Reading 4B class) had a chance to visit Foxdale village in State College, which is a really fantastic field trip. I had not thought it was so decent a community for the old citizens with a full range of facilities and welcoming residents. 

I was fortunate to interview a friendly gentleman of 90 years old who is still very healthy, wise and energetic. We talked about his life experiences from education to work, from family to travel, and then about life at Foxdale. I was most amazed that he and his wife had been married for 68 years and they were now both living at Foxdale. He also said he enjoyed each period of life, which sets a good model for the young generation.

In terms of advice for future students, I do not have any. Just go prepared, you will learn a lot from this trip.