BR 2-09: Henry And Mudge

Henry has no brothers and no sisters. There were no children at his street. So he was very sad and he want a dog. He asked his parents that he want not a short, not curly, not pointed dog. Then he found Mudge. Mudge had floppy ears, not pointed. And he had straight fur, not curly. However, he was short. He grew out of dog cage! When he finally stopped growing, he weighted one hundred eighty pounds, he stood three feet tall, and he drooled. Henry was very glad. Henry used to walk to school alone. When he walked, he used to worry about tornadoes, ghosts, biting dogs, and bullies. He walked as fast as he could. He looked straight ahead and never looked back. But now he walked to school with Mudge. And now he walked to school but not too fast. He walked shool and sometimes backward. Henry loved Mudge and Mudge loved Henry, too.

One day, Mudge took a walk without Henry. He went down one road, sniffing the bushes, then down another road, kicking up dust. He went through a field, across a stream, into some pine trees. And he was lost. Henry was very sad. He walked and looked for his dog Mudge very hard. He called and called Mudge. Then Mudge came running for Henry very fast. Mudge never went for a walk without Henry again.

I was moving this story. I knew they loved each other from “Mudge never went for a walk without Henry again.”(Cynthia, 2008, p.37) I came to want a dog.

Reference
Rylant, C. (2008). Henry And Mudge. USA: Aladdin Paperbacks.

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My Favorite Character

There are a lot of characters. I like Disney characters the best. Walt Disney is very famous person in the world to make a lot of Disney characters. My favorite character of Disney is Mickey Mouse. He is most famous and representative character of all Disney characters. He is very cute, so I like him. I have many goods of Mickey Mouse. For example, pen, miller, pouch, and so on. he is loved by a lot of people in the world. There are Disney Land in USA and Japan. I have never been there. I want to go there. However, it cost to go to Tokyo, so I will do part-time job and save money. I want to go there with my friend next year.

[125 words]

News Quiz

Questions
1. Where was handed the first death sentence under the lay judge system?
2. Where died at least 65 people by collapsing building?
3. What 3 megabanks will join hands?
4. What percentage of high school seniors are secured jobs as of September 30?
5. Where announced food subsides for poor families?
6. What leaders discussed routes to economic growth in Yokohama?
7. What video leaked from patrol boat?
8. Where Nobel peace laureate’s summit began?
9. Where cholera toll hit 800?
10. Who likely to visit in December to talk with Kan?


Answers
1. In Yokohama. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/17, P.1)
2. In New Delhi. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/17, P.5)
3. Mizuho Corporate Bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Crop. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/18, P.1)
4. 40.6 percent. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/18, P.3)
5. In China. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/18, P.6)
6. APEC did. (THE DAILY YOMIURI,2010/11/14, P.1)
7. The video of Senkaku Island did. ( THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/13, P.2)
8. In Hiroshima. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/13, P.3)
9. In Haichi. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/13, P.4)
10. Lee Myung Bak. (THE DAILY YOMIURI, 2010/11/23, P.1)

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Essay 2-03a: Enjoy My University Life

I enjoy my university life every day. I belong to eibei department at KGU. I study English every day. I have experienced a lot of things here for about two years since I entered this university. I can’t write all things, but I want you to tell them. So I will tell you them below this paragraph.

I liked English very much when I was high school student. So I entered this department in this university. Of course, I also like English very much now! I take classes which are involved in English every day. However, sometimes I skip a class. I like a class of understanding cross-cultural the best. The class is very useful for me. Teacher taught us religion, language, and meal in the world. I’m interested in them, so the class is interesting for me. I want to study cross-cultural more by myself. The most difficult class for me is the theory of human rights. I can’t understand the theory. I have to hand in a report a month. It is very hard, but I did my best every time. I will do my best all classes and I want to get all credits.

I belong to calligraphy club from freshman. My club is big club because there are about one hundred people. We do something every Wednesday. We went to the sea in Amakusa in summer vacation. I swam in the sea and played volleyball on the beach with my friends. In the evening, we had barbeque. They were delicious. I had very fun time. In winter, we went to Saishunkan which there are very beautiful illuminations. My friend drove us there. Illuminations were shining and very beautiful! We also went to farm land in Aso. There are also beautiful illuminations. I like farm land better because we can enjoy a lot of illuminations which are shaped animals. We took a lot of photos there. I recommend you Aso farm land.

I think that university life 25 years from now will be change a lot. Now, it is declining birth rate society. So a number of students in most university will be decrease. 25 years form now; I will be 45 years old. Perhaps, I have children. They will take all classes using internet. And perhaps, they can take all classes at their home without going to the university. So, maybe they need not have their stationary. I’m looking forward to the university life in the future. I want not to decrease students in the university.

As you can see, I enjoy university life every day. I’m glad to have entered this university. I made a lot of friends in my department and my club. I study English every day. It is hard, but I like English. So I want to study English harder. I don’t have my dream in the future, but I want to take a job which involved in English. I will study hard, but I will enjoy club activities. I will do my best all university life.

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Univ. Life 25 Years From Now

I think that a number of students in most university will decrease after 25 years from now. This is because declining birth rate present society. So many universities may close. I think that students study will use internet all classes. Perhaps they will need not to have stationery.

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Univ. Life Now

I’m studying English every day in KGU. I like English very much. So I enjoy my university life. However, I’m not good at speaking English. I want to speak English fluently. So I decided to go to Australia in spring vacation. I will go there for only one month, but I’m looking forward to it. I think I’m glad I could entered KGU.

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Find Someone Who

1. Do you watch TV?
Yes, I do. But I don’t have time to watch TV recently. Do you fond of TV?

2. Do you read a newspaper every day?
No, I don’t, because I don’t take newspaper. How about you? Do you take news paper?

3. Do you surf the Internet using their cell phone?
Yes, I do. I surf the Internet about three times a day. How about you?

4. Do you like horror movies?
No, I don’t. I hate horror movies. How about you? Do you like horror movies?

5. Do you like variety and quiz show?
Yes, I do. I often watch quiz show on TV. Which do you like variety or quiz show?

6. Do you sports on TV?
No, I don’t, but I like play sports. How about you? Do you like to watch sports on TV?

7. Do you have satellite television?
No, I don’t. I want it because I can watch a lot of TV programs.

8. Do you like a band that your parents also like?
Yes, I do. I like Kobukuro my parents also like. How about you?

9. Do you get all your news from the Internet?
No, I don’t. I sometimes read a newspaper. Do you get news from the Internet?

10. Do you use video phone?
No, I don’t. I have never used video phone. Have you ever use video phone?

11. Do you ride a bicycle while using your cell phone?
Yes, I do, but I think that it is dangerous. How about you?

12. Do you own a music CD?
Yes, I do. I have many CDs. How about you? What CD do you have?

13. Have you seen a movie at the cinema in the last week?
No, I don’t. Recently, I don’t see a movie at the cinema. How about you?

14. Do you love to watch love story?
Yes, I do. I often watch love story on DVD. How about you? Do you like love story?

15. Have you read a novel in the last year?
Yes, I have. I like to read novels. How about you? Do you like read novels?

16. Do you listen to jazz?
No, I don’t know jazz very well. How about you? Do you like jazz?

17. Do you listen to the radio every day?
No, I don’t. I hardly listen to the radio. Do you listen to the radio?

18. Do you own a MD player?
Yes, I do, but I hardly use it now. How about you?

19. Are you a member of My space or Face book?
Yes, I do. I belong to Face book. Which do you belong to?

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BR 2-08:Stories of Snowmen

There was a boy Jack. One day, he pulled back his bedroom curtains. A fresh snow covered the ground. He was very excited. He dressed warm clothes and he run out into the crunchy snow. He thought that he was going to build the best snowman. First, he made the body. Then he rolled a snowball for the head and added two black pebbles for eyes, four more for a smiley mouth, stuck in a carrot for a nose. And he finished off with a hat and scarf. He named a snowman Chilly.

He heard banging from the field next door. Mr. Oats was putting up a sign. “Can I come to your party, please?” he asked the farmer. “Of course, Jack. I’ll let you in for free if you help me build the bonfire.” Mr. Oats replied. He climbed over the fence and picked up a lot of logs. In no time, he and Mr. Oats had built a huge bonfire. But the next morning, it had vanished. Mr. Oats was angry, so he said “You’re banned from the party.” That night, he couldn’t get to sleep because he wondered “Who would steal a bonfire?” Just then, he heard the clattering of wood outside. When he went out, Chilly carried wood. He asked Chilly why he carried wood. Then, Chilly answered “It was so close your house, so I would have melted. I didn’t want that to happen. You made me so well.” Jack helped to carry the logs to the middle of the field. “I’ve built you an even better bonfire.” Then, Mr. Oats was so impressed; he let Jack go to the party. And only Jack noticed the snowman next door give him a grateful wink.

I impressed “It was so close your house, so I would have melted. I didn’t want that to happen. You made me so well.”(Punter, 2007, p.14) I thought that Chilly was happy to be made well by Jack.

Reference
Punter, R. (2007). Stories of Snowmen. China: Ltd.

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My Favorite Japanese Food

I like Japanese foods. My favorite Japanese food is sushi. I like fish very much, so I like sushi. My favorite ingredient for sushi is salmon roe. It is very delicious. There are a lot of sushi bar in Kumamoto. For example, sushi-ichiba, sushiro, kurazushi, and so on. I often go to sushiro. There is a sushi called shrimp and avocado. It is good, so when I go there, I eat it a lot. My friend is going to do a part-time job at sushiro, so I want to go there to meet her and eat a lot of sushis. I’m going to go home-stay in Australia inspring vacation. I want to tell my host family Japanese foos, sushi and eat fresh ingredients for sushi in Japan.

[127 words]

Find Someone Who

1. does not watch TV.
Q. Do you watch TV?
Q. What program do you like best?
2. reads a newspaper every day.
Q. Do you read a newspaper every day?
3. surfs the Internet using their cell phone
Q. Do you surf the Internet using your cell phone?
Q. What site do you surf?
4. likes horror movies.
Q. Do you like horror movies?
Q. Which horror movie was most frightening?
5. likes variety and quiz shows.
Q. Do you like variety and quiz shows?
Q. What program do you watch?
6. watches sports on TV.
Q. Do you watch sports on TV?
Q. What sports do you watch?
7. has satellite television.
Q. Do you have satellite television?
Q. When did you buy it?
8. likes a band that their parents also like.
Q. Do you like a band that their parents also like?
Q. What band do you like?
9. gets all their news from the Internet.
Q. Do you get all your news from the Internet?
Q. What is most interesting news these days?
10. uses video phone.
Q. Do you use video phone?
Q. Who do you call by using video phone?
11. rides a bicycle while using their cell phone.
Q. Do you ride a bicycle while using your cell phone?
Q. What do you think that?

12. does not own a music CD.
Q. Do you own a music CD?
Q. What kind of music at the cinema in the last week?
13. has seen a movie at the cinema in the last week.
Q. Have you seen a movie at the cinema in the last week?
Q. What movie did you see?
14. loves to watch love story.
Q. Do you love to watch love story?
Q. What love story do you like?
15. has read a novel in the last year.
Q. Have you read a novel in the last year?
Q. How many novels did you read?
16. listens to jazz.
Q. Do you listen to jazz?
Q. What your favorite singer?
17. listens to the radio every day.
Q. Do you listen to the radio every day?
Q. When do you listen during a day?
18. owns a MD player.
Q. Do you own a MD player?
Q. When did you buy it?
19. is a member of My space or Face book.
Q. Are you a member of My space or Face book?
Q. Which one do you belong to?

[412 words]

Holidays

Yesterday, I went shopping with my sister and my mother. My mother drove her car. She made contact lens while we saw some clothes shops. There were many clothes I wanted. My mother bought a coat I wanted especially. I was very happy. I will cherish the coat for many years. At the noon, we went to Italian restaurant. I ordered pasta set. There were soap, salad, bread, pasta, cake and juice. They were all good, so I was satisfied. Then we went back home and I went to a part-time job. My shop was very busy, so I worked from six thirty p.m. to one a.m. without rest. I was very tired. So I went to bed as soon as I came home. Today, I had no plan, so I was relax and I wrote my blog.

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BR 2-07:Sleeping Beauty

Many years ago, a king and queen lived in a magical castle. They had everything they could want except a baby. Year after year, the queen stitched and sewed tiny clothes. And the king made toys in his palace workshop. But still there was no baby. One day, while the queen sat knitting by the lake, a bright green frog jumped right onto her lap. The frog said “Don’t be sad. You are going to have a baby this year.” And, the frog bowed and leaped back into the lake. True to the frog’s words, the queen gave the birth to a lovely baby girl. “I shall invite every prince and princess in the land! He decided, and asked seven fairies to be Rose’s fairy godmothers.” The king sent the invitations by bluebird post and everyone agreed to come.

On the day of feast, crowds came to cheer and watch the guests arrive. Seven fairies flew in through a castle window, leaving a glittering trail behind them. “We have some wishes for Princess Rose,” said Snowdrops, the first fairy, with a curtsy. She fluttered her fairy fingers. “Rose will be the most beautiful girl in the kingdom.” Then Honeysuckle waved her wand. “And she’ll be clever enough to beat the king at chess!” the third fairy, Willow, floated over. “She will have grace in all he does.” “And she’ll dance to perfections,” added Bluebell. Blossom and Buttercup wished “play every instrument like an angel!” “and sing like a nightingale.” Everyone wondered what Jasmine, the seventh and wisest fairy, would wish for.

A chilling voice rang out of nowhere. “Haven’t you forgotten someone?” Suddenly, the mean fairy Nightshade appeared in a whirlwind of foul green smoke. Nightshade leaned into the cradle and snarled, “On your sixteenth birthday, you will prick your finger on a spinning wheel and die!” The queen cried. “I still have my wish,” said Jasmine softly. “I can’t undo that wicked spell, but I can try to change it.” “You will prick your finger, little Rose, but you won’t die. You will fall into a deep sleep. Only a kiss from your true love will break the spell.”

The years passed and rose became sixteen. At her birthday party, she pricked her finger and fell into a deep sleep. A prince named Florien found her and kissed. “You’re the prince I drew!” she cried. He bowed. “Prince Florien here to rescue you,” he announced and scooped her up. “My rose!” cried the queen. “And her true love,” smiled the king. Rose and Florien were married the very next day. They lived happily ever after- and the prince always lost at chess.


Knighton, K. (2007). Sleeping Beauty. C: Ltd.

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BR 2-06:Aladdin & Magical Lump

There was once a lazy boy named Aladdin. His dad, who had to run the family business alone, died of worry. Aladdin’s mother was in despair. One day, Aladdin was messing around as usual when a man came up to him. He said “I’m your uncle!” He bought Aladdin and his mother a fancy store to run. They were very happy. The next day, his uncle took him on a long walk out of the city. He said strange words and a trap door made of stone appeared in the grass. His uncle ordered “Bring me the lamp.” His uncle gave a ring to Aladdin and pushed him down the steps. He found the lamp. Then he picked handfuls of the pretty fruit.

Aladdin was trapped. It was cold and very spooky. Suddenly, a huge man rose up in front of him. He said “What can I do for you?” “Get me out of here!” shouted Aladdin. In a flash, he found himself outside on the grass. He rushed home to tell his mother what had happened. “Abanazar can’t be my uncle. He did magic things and tried kill me!” He cried. She started to polish the lump and jumped back in fright as a giant man floated out. Aladdin said “I’m starving.” In an instant, a huge feast appeared on silver plates. The food and wine lasted for a week. When it had gone, Aladdin sold the silver plates. Now life was easy. If Aladdin or his mother wanted food, Aladdin just rubbed the lump and asked genie.

Daynes, K. (2004). Aladdin & His Magical Lamp. UE: Ltd.

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BR 2-05:The Mouse's Wedding

This story is about Father Mouse, Mother Mouse, Miss Mouse, the sun, a cloud, the wind, a wall and a handsome young mouse. Once there was a family of mice. Father Mouse and little Miss Mouse.

One day Miss Mouse wasn’t so little anymore. Father Mouse said her “It’s time you get married.” And “Pack your bag; we’re going on a journey.” He wants her to get married with most powerful husband in the world. So he asked the sun, “You are more powerful than anyone else in the world, aren’t you?” The sun answered “I don’t think so. Look at the cloud.” Next he asked the cloud, but he said same answer. Then, he asked the wind and a wall, but they also said the same answer.

There was a mouse hole and a handsome young mouse at a wall. Miss Mouse smiled at him. Father Mouse asked him “You are more powerful than anyone else in the world, aren’t you?” “Well…” the mouse began. “You are more powerful than the wall,” said Miss Mouse quickly. Father Mouse said him “Will you marry my daughter?” “I’d love to!” said the handsome young mouse. So the mice were married next to the wall.

Mackinnon, M. (2009). The Mouse's Wedding. China: Ltd.

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Illumination

Wednesday, I went and saw illuminations in Aso with my friends of club. The place was Aso farm land. My friend, Miwa drove her car and took us there. Illuminations were very beautiful, so I was excited. I took a lot of pictures of illuminations. We stayed for about one hour. Then we went to Chinese noodle house, Tatsu-no-ya. I and my friend, Mika ordered B set, Chinese noodle and Chinese fried rice. They were very good and we had eaten enough. We talked about my club, so I had fun time. I want to go there again. You should go there at least one time. I recommend there to you.

[111 words]

My Favorite Sweet

There are a lot of sweets. For example, cookies, chocolates, candies, cakes and so on. I like sweets very much, but I like cakes the best. There are many types of cakes. My favorite cake is chocolate cake. It is very sweet and delicious. However, I don’t always eat cakes. I eat them at my birth day, Christmas day, and so on. In my childhood, my parents prepared the birth day cake for me. I was very happy. They bought variety types of cakes, so I enjoyed many tastes of cake. In Christmas day, not only my parents but also my relatives gave cakes my sibling. So I liked Christmas day and now, too. I’m looking forward to Christmas day this year!

[122 words]

My Favorite Place In My University

I go to any place in my university after school and between classes. For example, I go to the library, bakery, the student’s hall, dining room, and so on. I like bakery the best of such places. I like bread in the bakery. At the lunch time, Vienna sausage bread, and so on. When I go to the bakery after school, I meet my friends. So I talk with them. I have very fun time in the bakery. I look forward to new bread in the bakery. This is why my favorite place in my university is the bakery. I go to bakery almost every day. Do you often go to bakery? Please tell me your favorite place in this university.

[121 words]

Today

Today, I cleaned my room, rest room, and bath room. I hardly cleaned my house, so it was duty. I had no time because I have to school and driving school in a day time, and I had a part-time job in evening. Today, I had no part-time job and I didn’t have to go to school. So I had free time. I wrote book reviews and diary. Then I cleaned my house. It became comfortable for me in my house. I think that I have to clean my room at least once a week. Tomorrow, I’m going to go to prefectural office to make passport. Then it will be a club activity.

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My Favorite Day

I must go to school for five days in a week from Monday to Sunday. My favorite day is Wednesday because there is a club activity the day. Wednesday, I have three classes from first period to third period. I usually take two classes and go to club meeting at lunch time every Wednesday. Then I take third period and after class, I meet my friends of my club. We talk a lot in a school. Then in evening, there is a club activity. We go to karaoke, go to restaurant, drive, drink and have nabe party. I have very fun time every Wednesday. So I like Wednesday the best. I don’t like classes, but I’m always looking for ward to a club activity.

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BR 2-04:The Little Giraffe

Once, there was a little giraffe. He was the first giraffe in the world. He lived in East Africa with his best friend Rhino. Every day, they looked for food. But the sun was hot and the earth was dry. There was no food anywhere. So they went to see the wise man. “Come back tomorrow,” said the wise man. “I’ll make a magic drink for you.” The next day, the little giraffe visited the wise man. “Here’s the drink!” he said. “Where’s Rhino?” the little giraffe didn’t know. The little giraffe began to drink. He grew taller and taller. “Now you can reach the leaves high on the trees,” said the wise man. Rhino had found some dry grass. He forgot all about wise man. “There you are,” said the not-so-little giraffe. “I drank the magic drink,” he said to Rhino. There was no magic drink left. Rhino was stuck with dry grass. He was angry with the giraffe and wise man. And he was angry with himself. He’s still angry the next day.

Sims, L. (2008). The Little Giraffe. China: Ltd.

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Dinner

Yesterday my uncle on my mother’s side came to Kumamoto from Osaka. I had not met since I was an elementary school student. He took me and my sister to dinner. We had nabe, basashi and so on. They were so good and we were all satisfied. We had dessert at the end. It was a ice cream in crepe. There was a chestnut on it. The picture is the dessert. It was delicious. After the dinner, we went to a shop and he bought some goods. He is very kind of us. I want to go to Osaka where he lives. I had very fun time yesterday.

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BR 2-03:The Old Woman Who Lived In a Shoe

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children. She didn’t know what to do. There was Hannnah and Harry and Sara and Sam. There was Aisha and Abdul and Daisy and Dan. There was Gwen who was greedy and Stan who was small. There was Sean who was short and Tom who was tall. There was Jasmine and Jeremy, Sandeep and Grace, boys and girls all over the place. Ying and Yasmine, Jacob and Joe squeezed in together, with no room to grow. “This shoe is too full,” said the woman, one day. “we must get another. I’ll look right away.” With a list of the shoe stores, she went to them all. But the boots were too tiny and the shoes were too small. She was on her way home by the side of a river, when she met a huge giant. He gave a sad shiver. “Please help,” sobbed the giant. “There’s a crab on my toe.” The old woman too hold and pulled it of just like so. “Thanks!” said the giant. “Now, can I help you?” “Well,” said the woman, “I would like your shoe.” “Of course,” said the giant and he gave her his shoe. “And for being so helpful, take the other one too.” now all the children have space to have fun. and the little old woman can knit in the sun.

Punter, R. (2009). The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe. China: Ltd.

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Essay 2-02b: My Learning Language Experience

I had learned three languages: Japanese, English, and Spanish. I'm Japanese, so I learned Japanese of course. Japanese usually have to learn English. So I had learned for many years. When I entered a university, I chose Spanish from Spanish, German, and French. I tell you my language learning experience below this paragraph.

I learned Japanese in elementary school for the first time. I learned hiragana, katakana, and kanji. My teacher taught me order of writing. It was difficult for me at that time. In junior high school, I learned classical Chinese, Japanese classics, poem, and novel. Classical Chinese and Japanese classics are very difficult because they were written kanji and old Japanese. I had trouble to understand them. I have trouble even now, too. Reading thought into poem is not easy. However, poem is good for my life. I like reading novel. It is not difficult for me to read. In high school, I learned essay plus junior high school. In university, I learned express of Japanese. I’m not good at writing sentence, so I didn’t like it.

I learned English in junior high school for the first time. I studied words and grammar. At the time, I cannot understand, so I’m not good at English. However, I like English teacher, kind woman, so I studied hard English. In high school, I studied English harder than junior high school because I want to take a job using English. So I liked English and I became good at English. But I cannot speak English well, so I want to speak English fluently. In university, I studied English every day. I’m going to go home-stay in Australia in spring vacation. I’m looking forward to it. I have to study English hard and search Australian culture.

I chose Spanish from German, French, and Spanish in university. I learned Spanish when I was a freshman. I don’t like Spanish teacher. I was taught grammar, greeting, and conversation. I don’t like grammar of Spanish, but I like greeting and conversation. However, Spanish is difficult for me. So I had trouble when I took exam. I was lucky to have a chance to study Spanish. If there is a chance, I want to study Spanish again. I want to go to Spain!

I have learned many languages until now. I like English the best, so I’m going to study English very hard every day. I want to speak English fluently, so I will conversation with overseas students. I want to study Korean and Chinese, if there is a chance. Thank you for reading my essay. Please tell me your language learning experience.

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Recentry

Yesterday, I took second period and went to driving school. I took one class and drove a car on the road. It is not easy for me to drive a car. However, I want to get a driver’s license soon and go to everywhere by myself. So I go to driving school everyday. I want to get driver’s license by this year. This is because I will go to Australia from February to March. I will home-stay and study English. I’m looking forward to it. I have to search about Australian culture. I want host family to tell Japanese culture. So I have to think how to tell them. I will study English and Australian culture.

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My Favorite TV Show

My favorite TV show is music program. I like to listen to music. When I go to school or a part-time job by bicycle, I listen to music by walkman. I often watch Music Station, HEY HEY HEY, and so on. I like J-pop music, but I don’t know Western music well. So I want to know Western music. Please tell me Western singer you recommend. I like Simizu Shota. October 29, he came to Kumamoto Gakuen University. I went seeing him then. He was very cool and good at singing very much. I became to like him more since I listen to his songs. When I watch him on music program, I’m very glad. I want to go his live again!

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Sunday

Hello. I haven’t written this blog for a long time. I have a lot of memories for a week. Recently, I go to driving school almost every day. I drove on road with instructor. For the first time, I was very nervous. Driving is very difficult for me. I want to get a driving license. So I’m going to go to driving school every day.

Yesterday, I met a friend of high school. We went to eat dinner in a restaurant. We had Shabushabu. It was delicious, so I want to go again. After dinner, we went to amusement store and we took purikura. Then I went home by bicycle and my friend went home by city train. I had very fun! Today, I will have a part-time job. [129 words]

My Favorite Subject

My favorite subject is English of course. I studied English in junior high school for the first time. At first, I cannot understand grammar of English. So I didn’t like English. But I liked my English teacher. When I didn’t understand, I went to ask her quickly. So I became to understand English gradually and I like English! In high school, I also liked English. So I studied English every day. I was good at English and got great score at exam. Now, I also like English and study. I’m not good at speaking English. So I want to speak well. I’m going to go to Australia in spring vacation. So I study about Australia from now. I’m looking forward to it.

[122 words]

Shcool Festival

We had a school festival, Takumasai in October 29, 30, and 31. I’m belonging to calligraphy club. We sold Nikuman for three days. We made it everyday during Takumasai from seven p.m. to two a.m. We hardly slept for three days. However, we had fun to make it. First day, Simizu Shouta’s live was held. I went there. I was very exciting and glad to see him. He was cool and good at singing very much!!!! I like his songs, so I was very glad. I want to see him again. Second day, I ate a lot of foods which sold other clubs. I liked ice in fried bread and rice croquette. Our club’s bazaar was sold out, so we were glad. Final day, I went to see movie which made broadcast club. I was moving and cried when I see it. In the evening, we had Kouyasai. We were given the very best prize of costume and portable shrine in a parade. We cried and we were exciting. We were also given fighting spirit prize of bazaar. I can’t forget this pleasure.

[183 words]

My Favorite Animal

My favorite animal is a dog. I didn’t like animal when I was an elementary student. This is because I got bitten by a dog. Then I cried a lot. However, I like dogs now. They are very cute and they give a healing for me. But I don’t like big dogs. I like small dogs. Big dogs give me a fear. So I can’t touch then. I like the best Shiba dogs of all dogs. They have cute eyes, so I am healed by then. I have never had a dog. I had a hamster, gold fish and mynas. I want to have a dog. But I want to have a cat. Because it is easy for me to keep at my home. [124 words]

Essay 2-02a: My Language Learning Experience

I had learned three languages: Japanese, English, and Spanish. I'm Japanese, so I learned Japanese of course. Japanese usually have to learn English. So I had learned for many years. When I entered a university, I chose Spanish from Spanish, German, and French. I tell you my language learning experience below this paragraph.

I learned Japanese in elementary school for the first time. I learned hiragana, katakana, and kanji. My teacher taught me order of writing. It was difficult for me at that time. In junior high school, I learned classical Chinese, Japanese classics, poem, and novel. Classical Chinese and Japanese classics are very difficult because they were written kanji and old Japanese. I had trouble to understand them. I have trouble even now, too. Reading thought into poem is not easy. However, poem is good for my life. I like reading novel. It is not difficult for me to read. In high school, I learned essay plus junior high school. In university, I learned express of Japanese. I’m not good at writing sentence, so I didn’t like it.

I learned English in junior high school for the first time. I studied words and grammar. At the time, I cannot understand, so I’m not good at English. However, I like English teacher, kind woman, so I studied hard English. In high school, I studied English harder than junior high school because I want to take a job using English. So I liked English and I became good at English. But I cannot speak English well, so I want to speak English fluently. In university, I studied English every day. I’m going to go home-stay in Australia in spring vacation.

I chose Spanish from German, French, and Spanish in university. I learned Spanish when I was a freshman. I was taught grammar, greeting, and conversation. I don’t like grammar of Spanish, but I like greeting and conversation. However, Spanish is difficult for me. So I had trouble when I took exam. If there is a chance, I want to study Spanish again.

I have learned many languages until now. I like English, so I’m going to study English very hard every day. I want to speak English fluently, so I will conversation with overseas students. Thank you for reading my essay. Please tell me your language learning experience.
[387 words]

My Favorite Candy

There are a lot of candies. For example, fruit candy, throat candy, not sweet candy, and so on. My favorite candy is fruit candies. I usually have fruit candies. I suck them after a lunch or rest time between classes. Fruit candies have a lot of taste. There are apple, grape, orange, peach, lemon, strawberry, melon, and Muscat. I like Muscat the best. It taste fresh and sweet. I like taste of sweet, so I suck a candy when I want to eat something sweet. Throat candy is good for you when you have a cold. Your pain of throat should reduce thanks to the candy. I recommend you candy of a taste of lemon. I want to eat candy which I had never eaten. [125 words]

My Language Learning Experience

Language Learning Experience

• Japanse
• elemeentary scoohl
• hiragana
• katakana
• kanji
• junior high school
• classical Chinese
• Japanese classics
• poem
• novel
• high school
• Japanese classics
• classical Chinese
• novel
• essay
• unversity
• express of Japanese sentence
• English
• junior high schol
• words
• grammar
• high school
• words
• grammar
• writing
• reading
• listening
• university
• grammar
• writing
• reading
• listening
• speaking
• Spanish
• university
• greeting
• conversation
• grammar

[55 words]

My Language Learning Experience

This graph is my language learning experience. [7 words]

My Language Learning Experience

I learned English in junior high school for the first time. It was very hard for me then. However, in high school, I became understand grammar of English. So I liked English and I like it now. I’m good at writing and reading English, but I can’t speak and listen well. I read books in English to read English quickly, but I don’t know how to speak English well. I want to talk with foreigners, but there isn’t chance to do. So I want to go to home stay and I want to speak and listen English. [97 words]

BR 2-02: Rumpelstiltskin

Once upon a time there was a poor miller, who boasted about everything. Sometimes his boasts were true, and sometimes they weren’t. One day, the King rode through the miller’s village. A beautiful girl was standing on the path. The miller said “Her name is Anna. She is my daughter and she can spin straw into gold.” boasting as usual. “In that case, bring her to my castle,” ordered the King, and rode away. The next morning, the miller took Anna to see the King. The King took her to a room. “You have tonight to turn this straw into gold. If you fail, you shall die.” Then he went out and locked the door. She was very confused, but a little man came suddenly. A little man changed straw into gold, so she gave her necklace. The King was glad, but he asked her same thing. A little man came again and change straw into gold, so she gave her ring. The King asked again. A little man came again and changed straw into gold. However she didn’t have anything that she gave him. So she promised him her first born child. The King was glad and married with Anna. A year later, Anna gave birth to a beautiful boy. A little man came and said “Give me the baby.” She refused, so he said “If you can find out my name before then, you may keep the child.” She can’t come up with the name. One day, the King told her a strange tale. The story was about a little man. He came and said “Do you know my name?” Anna said “Perhaps, your name is Rumpelstiltskin?” He said “How did you know that?” He was never seen again. [291 words]

Reference
Davidson, S. (2007). Rumpelstiltskin. China: Ltd.

Calliglaphy

My club is calligraphy. we stayed in a camp for practice calligraphy. We went to Nishigoushi. We got together at 3:00 p.m. and listened to explanation. At five, girls started to cook. We made curry rice and hashed rice. We put a lot of vegetable and meet. Boys prepared to practice calligraphy. At six, we ate dinner. I had curry rice. it was delicious. Then we took a bath. I relaxed very much. After bath, we released new officer of our club to senior and junior. I take assistant of accounting. Then we practice calligraphy to exhibit in Takumasai. We back our room and slept. Today we got up at seven thirty. I was very sleepy. I had very fun for two days. I want to go there again. I’m going to have three classes. I will do my best! [140 words]

My Favortie Drink

My favorite drink is milk tea. I often buy milk tea when I’m thirsty and I have a lunch and so on. I like something to sweet, so I like milk tea. I buy milk tea of Lipton or Afternoon tea, Gogonokoutya in Japanese. In KGU, there is a convenience store, LAWSON, so I often buy milk tea there. However, I like also vegetable juice. It is very good because it contains a variety of nutrition. So it is healthier than other sweet juice. Vegetable juices are good when you don’t have time to eat meal. It is easy for you to get nutrition. I recommend you milk tea and vegetable juice. They are reasonable and taste good! Please buy and drink them. [123 words]

Parade

October 2nd, parade was held in the town. We prepared for two months in summer. The day, we were assembled at 5:00 p.m., so we didn’t sleep the day before. We were very tired, but we had very fun at the parade. This photo is sophomore of calligraphy club. I love them!
[52 words]

Essay 2-01b: My home

Hello, everyone. Where is your favorite place? I have a favorite place. It is my home. I live in Kumamoto city with my sister apart from my parents and my brother. However, I like my home in Amakusa better than my home where I’m living now. I will talk you why my favorite place is my home.

My home is on the hill. So I climbed a steep slope by bicycle when I was a high school student. I was very tired, but there are many good things. First, I can see beautiful night view and beautiful stars because my house is on the hill. When I see them, I can relax. I want you to see them. Sadly, I can’t see ocean from there. However, it is enough for you to have fun.

Secondly, I talk about inside of my home. I like living room because I can feel at home there. There is a big sofa in living room. When I was tired, I often took a nap there. It is very happy. I also watch TV with sitting on the sofa. There is a computer in living room, so I often used the computer. I could do everything there, so I like living room.

Thirdly, I like the garden in my house. My mother likes flowers, so she plants seeds of flowers. There are a lot of beautiful flower in the garden. I like to see beautiful flowers. I played sports with my brother and my mother in the garden. My favorite flower in the garden is rose. It is very beautiful. My mother likes, too. There is hoop of basketball and I had basketball. So we shot to the hoop. We also played badminton. The garden is wide that we can play sports. We had very fun.

I like my home very much. However, I’m busy now, so I can’t go home. I want to go home. I want to take a nap and watch TV on the sofa in living room. Do you understand why my favorite place is my home? I want you to come to my home town and want you to see beautiful stars. I’m going to show you night view, garden, and so on someday. Do you have favorite place? If you have favorite place, please tell me why you like the place and you take me to the place!
[398 words]

I'm sleepy

Today’s classes finished already. I’m in the library and I’m very sleepy. I’m going to prepare for exhibition of school festival, Takumasai. Theme of our club is “past, present and future” We paint the board, drive a nail into wood and cut board and so on every day. It was hard, but I had fun. We start at four thirty and finish at nine. Today I have a part-time job at six, so I have to back home early. I’m glad because my mother is going to come my home. I will talk a lot with my mother this evening. [100 words]

My Favorite Junior High Memory

My favorite junior high school memory is a club activity. I belonged to a basketball club. My position was forward. We practiced after school every day. In summer, we hardly had rest, so we were very tired. Practice was very hard. I often thought that I want to quite club, but I continue until retirement. This is because I liked all members of club and basketball. We lost last game, so we cried. However we had no regret because we did our best. We practiced without rest every day. So we felt a sense of achievement. After we finished club activity, we did best to study for an entrance examination. We all passed the exam. I liked all friends of the club until now. [124 words]

My Favorite Travel

My Favorite travel is a school trip in high school. We went to Nagano and Tokyo in winter. We made groups and we had to move each groups. My group is four people, Marina, Nana, Ayaka and me. We were very good friends and we are now too. First and second day, we went to Nagano and skied. I slipped and fell down first day, but I became able to slide well second day. In hotel, we gave an beautiful apple. It was delicious. Final day, we went to Tokyo. We bought many clothes and souvenir for friends and family. It was very very fun time. I want to go school trip with my good friends again. I can’t forget this memory. [122 words]

My Favorite High School Memory

My favorite high school memory is a school festival when I was freshman. We arranged and showed dominos. We made a lot of devices and connected dominos. We arranged dominos one by one, but sometimes they fell down. So we were annoyed, but we cooperated each other every day. We arranged dominos for shape of school badge. I hardly go to club activity, but I had very fun. The school festival day, we gathered very early morning and we arranged dominos. We could fall down dominos only one time, so we were tensed. However, it finished a success. We were very glad and I was moving. The school festival is the most fun memory. I want to back freshman in high school again. [124 words]

Essay 2-01a: My home

Hello, everyone. Where is your favorite place? I have favorite place. It is my home. I live in Kumamoto city with my sister apart from my parents and my brother. However, I like my home in Amakusa better than my home which I’m living now. I will talk you why my favorite place is my home.

My home is on the hill. So I climbed a steep slope by bicycle when I was a high school student. I was very tired, but there are many good things. First, I can see beautiful night view and beautiful stars because my house is on the hill. when I see them, I can relax. I want you to see them.

Secondly, I talk about inside of my home. I like living room because I can feel at home there. There is a big sofa in living room. When I was tired, I often took a nap there. It is very happy. I also watch TV with sitting on the sofa. There is a computer in living room, so I often used the computer. I could do everything there, so I like living room.

Thirdly, I like the garden in my house. My mother likes flowers, so she plants seeds of flowers. There are a lot of beautiful flower in the garden. I like to see beautiful flowers. I played sports with my brother and my mother in the garden. There is hoop of basketball and I had basketball. So we shot to the hoop. We also played badminton. The garden is wide that we can play sports. We had very fun.

I like my home very much. However, I’m busy now, so I can’t go home. I want to go home. I want to take a nap and watch TV on the sofa in living room. Do you understand why my favorite place is my home? I want you to come to my home town and want you to see beautiful stars. Do you have favorite place? If you have favorite place, please tell me why you like the place and you take me to the place!
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Hello

I haven’t written this blog for a long time. I was very busy because I went to the school every day. We made costumes and portable shrine. The parade is going to be held in October 2nd. So we have to finish making them as soon as possible. However, we have to make about one hundred costumes. I’m going to make them after I took all classes. （67words）

My Favorite Vacation Memory

My favorite vacation memory was going to the sea in Amakusa with my friends of the club. We went there last week. In the morning, we left for Amakusa and we got there in the noon. We swam in the sea and played valley ball at the beach. I had very fun. In the evening, we did barbecue and ate a lot of meats. They were good, so I was satisfied. After the barbecue, we took the bath. I talked with my friends by the sea. We talked until 3:00 a.m. It very fun time. We slept at 4:00 a.m. and got up at 8:00 a.m. I was very tired and my friends look so. However, going to the sea is my favorite memory. I want to go there with my friends again. （133words）

Good Evenig

Long time no see. I was very busy every day. I go to school for preparing for parade. Boys of my club make portable shrine of monster which is called tengu. Girls make costumes using sawing machine. My club has a lot of members, so we have to make about one hundred costumes. I was very tired, but it is fun to make costumes talking my friends. Today, I use sawing machine. It is difficult, but it is fun. We finished at seven and went to home. I went to the restaurant of hamburger with my sister. Hamburger was delicious, so I was satisfied. I talked to my sister about resent events and worries. My sister advised me, so I cheered up. Tomorrow, I’m going to take exam at driving school. I will study from now. (136words)

Busy!

Yesterday I got up at eight. I took the exam of MOS from ten to eleven. I mistook a question. I scored nine hundred and seventy one points of one thousand. I was shocked, because I wanted to get full marks. However, I passed the exam and got a qualification, so I’m glad. MOS stands for Microsoft Office specialist. I had a lot of things I didn’t know, so I took lectures and I understood every functions of Word. It is very useful. Next time, I want to get a qualification of Excel. Today, I’m going to go to school in noon and I will have a part-time job in the after noon. (113words)

Tomorrow

Today I also took lecture of MOS. I took from ten to five, so I was tired. I solved practice examination. Tomorrow, I will take exam. I had practiced by using personal computer, so I have confidence. I’m going to make costumes with my friends after the exam. it is very fun because we make them talking each other. So I’m looking forward to it. In the evening, I’m going to have a part-time job. I’m not accustomed to the job, so I want to be accustomed to it soon. Tomorrow, I think I’m busy, but I do my best all the things! (103words)

My Favorite Place

My favorite place is my home town, Amakusa. The reason why I like Amakusa the best is that Amakusa has very beautiful nature. There are the sea, mountain, and so on. I recommend you the beautiful sea. The sea is clear, so I would often swim in the sea in my child hood in summer vacation. Many tourists come to Amakusa every year. Amakusa is famous for Shiro Amakusa. He is the head person to fight the revolt of Shimabara and Amakusa. Many people come to see around places remembered in connection with Shiro Amakusa. There are many places I want to recommend you. I live in Kumamoto city now, so I hardly go back home. However, when I go back home, I’m going to enjoy in my home town, Amakusa. (131words)

BR 2-01: The Emperor's New Clothes

Once upon a time there was an emperor who loved clothes. He really didn’t care about anything else. He only liked riding the park so he could show off his amazing outfits. But the emperor had a problem. The royal procession was in two week’s time, and he had nothing to wear. He said to Boris “I want to look so amazing, so fantastic, so splendid, that people will talk about me for years to come.” Boris find two people who said “We’re the finest clothes-makers in the world.” Boris took them to emperor. They said “we make magical clothes! Our clothes can only be seen by clever people.” The emperor was very excited and he gave a sack of money to them. They had a feast every day. On the very day of royal procession, they gave outfits to emperor. The crowed gasped as the emperor emerged. Everyone had heard that only clever people could see his clothes. “Let me see him,” cried a small child, who was stuck at the back of the crowed. The child was lifted up on his father’s shoulders, so he could see the emperor in all his glory. “Ooh!” said the child. “The emperor’s got nothing on!” soon the whole crowed was chanting. The emperor heard their words and shivered. Suddenly, he felt very cold.

Reference
Davidson, S. (2005). The Emperor's New Clothes. China: Ltd.
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My Favorite Club

My favorite club is calligraphy. I’m belonging to it from freshman. We drink at bar or at home, go to sea, and drive and so on. The numbers of member is about one hundred fifty! My club is the biggest of all cultural clubs. This summer, we are going to go to the sea in Amakusa in September. The sea is very beautiful. We also shot off fireworks and do BBQ. I’m very looking forward to it! Now, we make costumes and portable shrine for parade in October. It was big event among cultural clubs. However, school festival is the biggest event. Last year, we made octopus fritters and sold them. They were good, so they sold like fun. this year, we don’t decide details of school festival. I’m looking forward to all club activity. (135words)

My Favorite Season

My favorite season is summer. This is because vacation is long. In KGU, summer vacation is about two months. In summer, I like to swim in the sea, do BBQ, and shot off fireworks and so on. there are a lot of enjoyable things in summer. This summer, I went to the sea and the river in Amakusa, shot off fireworks on the beach, and swim in the sea. In the river, I dived from high spot into the river. I was very scared, so I don’t want to dive again. In the sea, I use float ring, so I enjoyed swimming. I prefer the river to the sea because water in the river is cooler than the sea. I’m going to enjoy this summer! (125words)

Took a Lecture

I took MOS lecture from today. I took it from ten to five. I was very tired, but I want to get the qualification fro my future. So I will do my best this week. After the lecture, I went to clubroom. Now, we make costumes and portable shrine for parade everyday. I want to make good ones, so I went to clubroom when I’m free. I got home and did housework. I made an omelet containing fried rice. It was good. Then I slept on the sofa because I was very tired. I got up just now and prepare for tomorrow’s lunch. I will also take lecture and made costumes. I lead a full summer vacation. (117words)

Massive Days

Monday
I met my friends of junior high school in Amakusa. First, we took a purikura in amusement arcade. Then, we went to super market and bought fireworks. After shopping, we went to bowling and had a game of bowling. It was interesting, but I didn’t well play bowl. Then we went to the sea and did fireworks. They were very beautiful. I took many photos. Finally, we went to the bar. We ate delicious foods, so we were very satisfied. I was glad to meet my friends. Maybe, we are going to meet at ceremony of adult.

Wednesday
I got up at six thirty because I was going to go to the river with my friends and senior and junior. We went together at eight and left for the river. We swam in the river for long time. We jumped from high spot. I was very scared, but I could jump. We ate water melon. It was sweet. Then we went to the sea. We played volleyball in the beach. I had very fun, but I was tired. Then we went to sushi restaurant. Finally, we congratulated my senior. She looked glad, so we were also glad. I want to go to the river and sea again. (208words)

My Home

I got up at eight yesterday and I washed clothes. I made up my face and dressed. I went out at eleven thirty and ride the bus. I left for my home, Amakusa. The road stacked up because it is Bon in Japan, so many people came back their home town. I left from traffic center at twelve thirty and I got my home at four thirty. It always takes two hours thirty minutes, but yesterday, it took four hours. I was very tired, so I went to bed as soon as I got home. Today, I’m going to meet my friends at high school. I’m looking forward to it! (110words)

I'm Tired

Today, I got up at seven because I had to go to a driving school. The driving school is in Taskai, so bus picked me up at KGU. I took three classes with my friend today. All classes finished at three o’clock. I got down the bus at KGU and went to clubroom of calligraphy. I talked with my friends. It was very fun time. Then I went to the library. I barrowed books written in English to write book review on this blog. I borrowed four books. I start to read them from today. I want to improve my ability of reading English, so I’m going to read a lot of books in English. (115words)

Busy

I’m very sleepy. I was busy today. I got up at eight and I go to school at nine thirty. There was a club activity at the school. Then, I had a part-time job, so I go out at four thirty. I worked from five to nine. I ate board at nine thirty after I finished a part-time job. Today’s board was Makizushi and miso soup. They were very good, so I was satisfied. Tomorrow, I don’t have a part-time job. I’m going to go to driving school early in the morning tomorrow. So I will go to bed early. Good night. (102 words)

My favorite sport to watch

My favorite sport to watch is basketball. I played basketball for nine years from elementary school to high school, so I like to play and watch basketball. Basketball is very exiting sport. Players of offense get points by putting ball into the goal and players of defense guard by raising their hands. Basketball is a sport which is able to get points one after another. So I’m very exciting when I watch basketball games. I think that we can’t expect which team is going to win until the game finish, so basketball is very interesting to watch. I don’t watch basketball games for a long time. I want to watch basketball games and I want to play this summer vacation.(120words)

Had a Fun

Yesterday, there was a party of my club. It started at seven and finished at nine. We could eat and drink as much as we like for 2000 yen there. Dishes and drinks were very good. But drinks were carried late, so we couldn’t drink so much. However, I could spend a fun time. After the party, we went to a amusement arcade. We took purikura. I backed home on foot with my friend, Miwa. We talked a lot. Today, I got up at ten, and I took a bath. After I took bath, I made lunch and ate it. I went out at four twenty and I did a part-time job from five to eight. After a part-time job, I ate an omelet containing fried rice for board. It was very delicious. I went to TSUTAYA on my way home. I got home at nine thirty. I’m going to go school tomorrow. (153words)

Yesterday

Yesterday, it was a last exam day!! I studied hard every day, so I did my best. After I took exam, I went to meet my friends. We ate lunch and talked about club activity. We are going to go to the sea in Amakusa in September. Last year, we also went to the sea. We swam and shot off fireworks, and had a barbecue. I had very fun, so I’m looking forward to it. Today, we are going to drink at the bar. I want to enjoy it. (89words)

Start a Part-time Job

Recently, I started to do a part-time job. I work at bar in Shimotori. I started to work from two days ago. First day, I didn’t know what I have to do. However, my senior taught me jobs politely. I worked for about five hours. I was tired. After I worked, I ate board. It was very good. Yesterday, I worked for six hours. I made cocktail for the first time. My senior taught me, so I made it well. Yesterday, I was very tired and had muscle pain. Today I’m going to meet my friends at a restaurant. I look forward to it. However, I’m going to have an exam. It is last exam, so I will study hard today’s night. (122words)

Vacation Plan

Asuka: Where are you going to go this summer?

Seibi: I’m going to go to Croatia.

Miwa: I don’t anything about it.

Seibi: There are many attractive sights in Croatia. The capital is Zagreb and there is the gate of stone. It is a historical sight.

Asuka: It sounds nice. Are there any sights in Croatia?

Seibi: Yes. Dubrovnik is most famous sight among young people. It is located in southern part of Croatia and it is on the sea.

Miwa: I want to go there. But, Croatia is in Europe, so dose it take many hours to Croatia from Japan?

Seibi: Surely, it takes many hours. But, it is worth going there because there are many attractive sights.

Miwa: I see. Where are you going to go?

Asuka: I’m going to go to Uruguay. I want to go Punta del este. It is worldwide beach resort, so many tourists visit there in summer.

Seibi: Where is it located in Uruguay?

Asuka: It is in eastern part of Montevideo. Montevideo is the capital in Uruguay.

Miwa: I want to go there, but, is it safe?

Asuka: Some regions are safe and the other regions are dangerous. So you have to be careful. Where are you going to go this summer?

Miwa: I’m going to go to Korea. In Korea, there are many delicious foods. Kimchi and Bibinba are very famous foods. Do you like them?

Seibi: Yes, I like them. Do you know anything?

Miwa: Yes. Korea is famous for beauty. For example, este and massage, and cosmetic surgery.

Asuka: Is it safe in Korea?

Miwa: It is not safer than Japan, so you have to be careful.

Asuka: I see. Have a nice summer vacation.
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Sunny!

I went to restaurant oh Japanese food with my acquaintance. He is 55 years old now, I met him last year. He was master that I had a part-time job before. Last month is my birth day, so he treated me Japanese food. We drank a bit. I became twenty years old, so I can drink!! I had very fun. Next month, we are going to eat Sushi!! I’m looking forward to it.

Today, I had a make up class of Listening. It finished now. I’ll do my home work and study for exam from now. (96)

Fun!

Yesterday
I got up at eight because I had a promise to meet my friend in the after noon. I ate breakfast and made up my face, then got dress. I go out about one and I ride train at one thirty. I went to Hikarinomori. There is Youme town, it is a shopping mall. I met my friend and looked around many stores. Our purpose in the store was to buy birth day present to our friend. We didn’t come up with an idea fast, but we could buy a present. We bought a bag and a key case. We thought she will be pleased the presents. Then we ate lunch in a restaurant. We ate soup, pasta, and pizza. They were very delicious, so we were very satisfied. We talked a lot for about two hours. We talked about club, exam, and summer vacation and so on. I had a very fun. We ride a train and got down train in Suizenji. It was heavy rain, so we took shelter from the rain. However, it didn’t stop rain. My friend lent me a collapsible umbrella, so I could got home safely.

Today
I got up at eight. I ate breakfast and made up my face. I go out at ten thirty and took second class. Then I ate lunch with my friends and we gave birth day presents to my friend. She was very pleased, so we were also pleased. In the after noon, third class was an exam. Maybe we could solve it. After school, I talked with my friend. I had very fun!! I made curry rice and salad. It was good. I’m going to go to the library in KGU to do reports. I have two reports now, so I want to do it soon. Tomorrow, in the evening, I’m going to go restaurant with an acquaintance. I’m looking forward to it. (317)

tell me

I have an exam day after tomorrow. I have to study hard, but I hardly do that. Tomorrow, I’m going to meet my friend. We are going to buy birth day present to our friend. The friend’s birth day is tomorrow. We are going to give a present to her next Tuesday. I want her to be pleased. However, I don’t decide a present. She is going to go to Hawaii this summer. I want to give her something useful in Hawaii. What present do you give if you are position of me? Please tell me your idea. (98)

I'm tired

My home town is Amakusa. Amakusa is famous for fish and the sea. In my family, we eat sahimi every day. I like sashimi and sushi. I like salmon the best. Now, I live with my sister in Kumamoto city apart from my parents. So I have to cook my meal. I eat sashimi only when I back my home. I want to live with my family because I have to do anything myself. I wash dishes and clothes, cook, clean and so on. It is hard for me. I’m very tired every day. In summer vacation, I want to back home. however, I have to do part-time job, club activity and study. I’m going to have the exam, so I will do my best!!! (125)

very busy

I got up at seven thirty. I did earlier than always because today was rainy. I always go to school by bus, but I went to school by foot today. I took two classes in the morning. In the after noon, I ate breads and talked with my friend. I had very fun. I love my friend. Then I went to the library to find a book because I have to write report. After I found a book and I went to home, I met my friends on my way home. We went to the hospital to see our junior who is in the hospital. She was better than I had expected. I want her to be good soon. When I got home, I made dinner and watch TV. Today’s evening, I will do my home work. (137)

MindMap Outline & Screenshot

Mind map

Essay 1-03a: Mind map

Today

I got up at seven thirty this morning. I washed face and ate breakfast. Then I made lunch. I watch news program every morning. The program is ‘’Sukkiri’’. It is easy for me to understand. I have to know society more. I went to school at ten thirty. I took classes from second period to for fourth period. After I went home, I went to bed. Then I got up at eight p.m. I made dinner and ate Hiyashityuuka. It was very delicious. (83)

Weekend

Sunday
I wake up at seven and ate breakfast. I went to erectly shop with my sister to buy walkman. My sister bought it to me as a birth day present. I was very happy! I’m going to use it importantly. In the noon, we went to hospital to see my grand father. He looks well than I had expected, so I was eased. I want him to be well soon. Then we went to my grand mother’s house. There is my cousin, too. We ate Tendon. It was delicious and I was satisfied. I became twenty years old, so I voted. Then we backed home in Kumamoto city. For this two days in Amakusa, I enjoyed very much. I want to back home soon. (125)

Country

A: I’ll explain Uruguay.

B: How is it?

A: Uruguay is official name is Oriental Republic Uruguay and official language is Spanish. Slogan is liberty or death. The capital is Montevideo.

B: Tell me more about Uruguay.

A: In summer, many tourist visit Uruguay. Uruguayan produce beef, wool and leather. Residents are white from Spain and Italy. And Uruguay is famous for soccer.

B: I don’t think that Uruguay is safe. How about you?

A: Surely, it is not quite safe, so you must be very carefully when you go out. What country do you recommend to me?

B: I recommend Croatia to you.

A: Why do you recommend it?

B: The capital is Zagreb. The tourist attraction in Croatia is Dubrovnik city. It is world heritage site. It is the best city and now it is an international city. The city is as a model for the famous movie ‘’Kurenainobuta’’

A: However, I heard that many Japanese tourist were stolen their wallets in Croatia.

B: But, I think Japanese people have to be carefully. How about you?

A: I think so, too.
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Yesterday and Today

Yesterday, we had exams. I had three exams. First period, I did my best! Second period, I can’t answer all question, so I was very disappointed. Third period, I had exam of listening. It was difficult. I think that I didn’t enough to study. So I will do my best next exam.

Today, I came home with my sister. My home town is Amakusa. There is beautiful sea. We got here at noon and went to the shopping moll. In the evening, I made a dinner. My mother and my brother said that my dish was delicious, so I was happy. Tomorrow, I will back to Kumamoyo city. (108)

Brainstorm: favorite place

My room
My hometown
Bath room
Cafe
Sea
library
In the car
Old school
Bakery at school
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Vacation plans

I am going to study English very hard this summer vacation. This is because I can write and read English, cannot speak and listen to English very well. I want to talk with native English speaker and want to speak English fluently. Another plan, I want to travel. I have friends who live in Fukuoka, so I am going to go to Fukuoka to see them. I’m also going to go back to Amakusa which is my home town. There is the sea, so I’m going to go there with friends. I’m looking forward summer vacation, but we have many exam before it.（103）

My birth day

Last Sunday, it was my birth day. Saturday, my friend who live in Fukuoka now came to Kumamoto to see me. We had never seen for three months, so I was very happy. We eat Yakiniku for dinner. It was delicious and very satisfied. After dinner, we went to Macdonald’ and drank juice. The day changed and I became twenty years old!!! We stayed there till a.m. 2:00 and went back my home. Sunday, we went to Joyful and ate sweet. Then, we went to Shimo-tori and bought clothes. My friend went back Fukuoka and I went back home, too. In the evening, I went to shopping moll with my sister. I bought something. Then we went to restaurant. We ate pizza and pasta. They were very delicious. I was very satisfied and happy for two days. （137）

About blogging

I keep a blog about twice a week. To write blog in English is very fun. It also improves my ability of writing English. I wrote book reviews, essays, and diary, and so on. When I give comments to my blog, I am glad. So I also write comments to my friend’s blogs. However, recently, I hardly write diary because I have many homework and have to study for exam. I’m very busy, but I want to write blog more. I keep a blog and want to be good at writing English. (92)

Vacation

Q1: Have you ever been to Okinawa?

Answer
Yes: twelve people No: eight people

: Why did you go there?

Answer
・trip with family: five people
・club activity: two people
・school trip: five people



Q2: Do you want to go overseas?

Answer
Yes: eighteen people No: two people

: Where do you want to go?

Answer
・Hawaii: three people
・Indo: three people
・America: five people
・Australia: two people
・England: two people
・France: three people

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BR 1-14: COWBOYS

Cowboys ride horses and look after cows. There have been cowboys all over the world for hundreds of years. The most famous cowboys lived in the American West over 100 years ago. Not many people lived in the West. There was lots of open space. Cows were reared on famous called ranches. The ranches didn’t have fences to keep the cows in, so they often wandered away. Cowboys wore comfortable clothes, but they liked to look good too. They wore boots with heels so that their feet didn’t slip out of their stirrups. They wore chaps to protect their legs from sharp thorns and branches. A cowboy needed a good horse to help him do his job well. Every year, all the new calves had to be branded. A brand was a nark to show who owned each calf. (146)

Reference
Clarke, C. (2007). COWBOYS. America: Ltd.

Today

I got up so late this morning. It was at ten. I ate bread and watched TV. Then my sister took me to go shopping. I bought many clothes. In the noon, we went to restaurant. We ate pasta. It was very delicious. So I was very satisfied. I am going to study this evening because I have many reports and examination soon. (63)

About my keitai

My cell phone is made by au. I had a cell phone for the first time when I passed high school examination. My mother bought me. I exchange e-mails with my friends or my family. I like to exchange e-mail. I don’t like to call. However, sometimes I call my friends. When I talk with my friends, I am cheered. A cell phone which I have now is light blue. I liked the color, so I bought it by myself. I often drop my cell phone. I want to use more carefully.(92)

voice recording: experience

I was very embarrassed when I recorded my voice. Pronunciation was very difficult, so I recorded many times. I want you to know about me. Thank you for listening. （29）

Summer Vacation

I often went to Osaka with my sister in my childhood. My relative lives there, so we stayed at our aunt’s home when we went to Osaka. I went there when I was four years old for the first time. My sister was eight. I was scared to get on the plane. We stayed about two week. I enjoyed first, but I became homesick gradually. I cried and my aunt was in trouble. We went a lot of place. I didn’t understand how to ride train, but my aunt taught me that, so I could ride train. When I was twelve years old, I went to Osaka with my family. We went to Universal Studio Japan. I enjoyed very much. I want to go there again. (126)

Using the computer

I often use the computer at home and in the library. I use it when I do my homework, update my blog and search something I don’t know. Yesterday, I use the computer because I had a report which I have to hand in by today. I think that typing the report by using the computer is faster than writing it by hand. I also use the computer when I watch YouTube. It is very useful in the various scenes. I often use it when I am free. Today, I’m going to use it.(94)

Essay 1-01c: Dear host family

This is my introduce to my host family. Please listen to my essay.



I wanted you to know about me, so I made this recording. Thank you for listenig. (34)

BR 1-13: Romans

The first Romans lived in the city of Rome over a thousand years ago. They had a strong army and took over many countries. In Rime, there were rich people, poor people and slaves. The most powerful person was the emperor. People captured in a battle were often sold as slaves. Rich Romans bought slaves to do hard work for them. Some masters made their slaves work in their storerooms. Other masters made their slaves cook meals for them. In Roman towns, most people rented rooms. Only rich Romans could afford houses. The streets of Rome were often packed with people. Vehicles were only allowed at night. At down, street cleaners swept the streets and sellers arrived with their goods. By noon, the streets were very busy. Rich Romans were carried in Boxes called litters. At night, the vehicles arrived. People carried torches because there were no street lights. Most Roman men and women dressed up in long, flowing pieces of material. Everyone wore a simple cloth tunic. Women wore a dress over their tunic. Sometimes they wore a big shawl too. People did their shopping in local shops or at market. Food sellers made fresh food each day at the back of their shops. Bakers ground wheat to make flower and make bread. (221)
Reference
Daynes, K. (2004). Romans. America: Ltd.

Overseas Travel

5. Where would you like to go if you could travel tomorrow by yourself?

I would like to go to America because I want to go to Disney Land and Universal Studio and to improve my ability of English.


6. What are the most important aspects in preparing for an overseas trip?

I think a passport is the most important because we can’t go overseas if I don’t have it.


7. Where would you like to go if you could travel tomorrow with your family?

I would like to go to Osaka because my relative lives there and I want to see her.

8. Why or why not is your answer to question 5 different from question7? Why or why not?
This is because I want to go to overseas by myself to improve my ability of English. (138)

BR 1-12: Horses and Ponies

In the wild, horses and ponies live in groups called herds. Horses like to live in a herd because it feels safer than living on their own. Some wild animals kill horses. In a herd of horses, some keep watch while others eat. A herd of wild horses usually has lots of female horses, called mares. Horses have hair all over their bodies. This is called a coat. All horses have long tails. In summer, a horse swishes its tail to brush away files. In winter, a horse’s tail helps to keep its bottom warm. Horses are very, very good at running. Their long legs help them to run fast. In the wild, this helps them to escape from danger. Baby horses are called foals. A foal learns how to walk in the first hour oh its life. Young foals stay close to their mother at first. As they get older, they play with other foals. They like to kick in the air and run. You can tell how a horse feels by way it looks and acts. Horses lift up their top lip like when they can smell or taste something interesting. When horses and ponies clean themselves, it is called grooming. They nibble their coats to get rid of dirt and bugs. lots of people ride horses for fun. It takes years to learn how to ride well. (239)
Reference
Milbourne, A. (2004). Horses and Ponies. America: Ltd.

My favorite movie

I like to watch movies. My favorite movie is “SISTER ACT”. In Japan, it is said “love songs to angels”. It is an American comedy. Deloris van Cartier is a lounge singer at a casino in Reno, Nevada. One day, she went to convent and she was left chapel. She arranged boring songs to rock. There were a lot of accidents, but she got over all accidents. It was a happy and. When I watch the movie, I feel happy. So I recommend the movie. (86)

Holiday

May 29
I met a friend in high school days after a long separation. We went to Kumamoto high school to see basketball games. High school sports tournament is held then. We belonged to basketball club in high school, so we cheered our juniors. First game, they won the game. The score was 197 versus 7. I was excited when I saw the game. I wanted to play basketball together. We were very glad. In noon, we went to KGU to eat lunch. We talked a lot. It was very fun. Afternoon, we went to Kumamoto high school again. Second game, they lost the game. They all cried. We were very moving. After the game, we talked a long time. It was fun for me.

May 30
I went shopping with my mother in the noon. My mother took me to Hikarinomori. We walked around in the shop. I bought a cloth and bag. We were very hungry, so we ate lunch. I ate an omelet containing fried rice. My mother ate buckwheat. They were very delicious. In the after noon we went home. Then, I went to PARCO with my sister. We looked around a lot of shop. I bought many clothes, so I was satisfied. I had fun. (210)

BR 1-11: Tree

There are many different types of trees. They can be different shapes and sizes. Trees are tall, woody plants that can for hundreds of years. Every tree begins as a tiny seed. In spring, a seed starts to grow. Trees need food to help them grow. The leaves use water, sunlight and air to make food. The leaf makes food, and the veins carry it to the rest of the tree. Then, the leaf gives out a gas called oxygen. There are thousands of different kinds of trees. there are three main tree groups. Broadleaf trees have bushy crowns with lots of branches. Evergreen trees are tall and have straight trunks. Palm trees have bendy trunks with big leaves at the top. Some broadleaf trees look very different at different times of year. Some trees grow flowers in spring. Many flowers attract inspects with their smell. After the flowers die and fall, fruits start to grow. There are seeds inside each fruit. Lots of birds and animals make their homes in trees. Many bugs live on trees that give them food or protection. There are lots of ways to save trees for future. Used paper can be recycled to make new paper and cardboard. This means thet fewer forests are destroyed. (218)

Reference
Gillespie, L. (2009). Tree. America: Ltd

BR 1-10: Vikings

The Vikings were people who lived in Denmark, Norway and Sweden more than a thousand years ago. Most Vikings lived on small farms in the countryside. The richest Vikings were kings and jarls, and the poorest were thralls. Most ordinary Vikings were farmers. Viking families in wooden or stone buildings called longhouses. There was one big room inside. There were a few big Viking towns where people went to buy and sell goods. Vikings wore thick clothes that kept them warm when it was very cold. Women and girls had long dresses made of wool. Men and boys wore leggings, tunics and leather belts. Vikings believed that a rainbow bridge led to a world above them called Asgard. Many gods and goddesses lived there. Vikings spent their free time playing a\games, repairing weapons and making beautiful things. Many Vikings enjoyed skiing and skating in the winter. The Vikings were good sailors, and they made all kinds of boats. The biggest boats were called longs hips. Many Vikings were poor, so they sometimes sailed to England and railed places there. Vikings often attacked early in the morning, taking people by surprise. (197)

Reference
Turnbull, S. (2006). Vikings. America: Ltd.

My opinion

I think that it is better to live alone because we can live our own life. If we do so, we need a lot of money. However, we can learn various things. I think we can understand importance of our parents if we live alone. I think that it is better to live in a dormitory than to live our parents. In a dormitory, we can learn to cooperate with our friends. I feel it is good for us to devote our completely to study, but it is better to do a part-time job. This is because to do a part-time job is also study to communicate with society. Moreover we can know pain to make money. I believe club activities are important part of our education because they are also study of society. We can learn relationship with other people. I prefer living in western style room to living in a traditional tatami room because it is comfortable for me. However, I also like a traditional tatami. (168)

BR 1-09: Sharks

There are more than 400 different types of sharks. A shark is a type of fish. Two fins help the shark to turn, and swim up or down. A shark’s a skeleton isn’t made of bone, like other fish. It is made of cartilage, which is lighter and bender. Sharks are the best hunter in the ocean. They have very good hearing, eyesight and sense of smell. A shark’s main weapon is its teeth. Sharks have different shapes of teeth depending on what they eat. Some sharks surprise their prey by rushing at it from below. sharks sometimes attack people, but this is very rare. Baby sharks are called pups. Some pups hatch from eggs and some are born like other animals. Sharks live in all the oceans of the world. Some sharks like to stay in one place. There are sharks that live far below the surface of the ocean. Scientists do not know much about frilled sharks, because they hardly ever see them. Millions of shark are in danger of completely dying out if this doesn’t change. (187)
Reference
Clarke, C. (2007). Sharks. America: Ltd.

I'm very tired

I’m in the university because I had report that I have to hand in by tomorrow. I had just finished it. I’m very happy! However, I didn’t participate in a club activity. I wrote the report afternoon, but I didn’t finish. So I had been doing report still now. I am very tired. I want to go home soon and go to bed.（63）

Good morning

Yesterday, I took three classes from second period to third period. In third period, it finished in thirty minutes. So I talked with my friend. We laughed a lot. I had very fun.

Today I will take more one class and finish today’s class. However, I have report that I have to do by tomorrow, so I will do that after classes. There is a club activity today, but I don’t think that I will participate in it. I want to participate in it, so I will finish report quickly. （90）

Foreign countries

I haven’t been to any foreign countries. I want to go to some country because I want to be good at speaking English. We can learn reading English in Japan. However, it is important to listen and speak English to native English speaker for being good at speaking and reading English. I want to go to America because there are attractive place for me. I want to go to Disney Land and Universal Studio especially. I save money to go there. I want to a lot of foreign countries some day! （91）

Essay 1-02b: basketball

I like basketball very much. I had played basketball for eight years from elementary school. My sister did, so I wanted to play it. I was small when I was elementary student, so my position was a guard. In junior high school and high school, my positions were guard and forward.

Fundamental rules of basketball are double dribble and traveling. The former is no to dribble after you dribble and catch the ball or no to dribble by both hands. The latter is not to walk three steps having ball. There are many other rules. For example, you have to shoot ball within twenty four seconds and not to be three seconds area of competitors under the goal. It looks difficult, but it is very exciting and enjoyable.

Basketball was invented in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician James Naismith. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at the Young Men's Christian Association Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts. The game involved elements of American football, soccer, and hockey, and the first ball used was a soccer ball. Teams had nine players, and the goals were wooden peach baskets affixed to the walls. By 1897-1898, teams of five became standard.

Basketball is a sport that everyone, from children to adult, can enjoy. In elementary school, there are many students who play mini basketball. Rules of mini basketball are a little different. However, it is the same how to play. From junior high school, all people play basketball.

I like playing and watching basketball. I wanted to play it, but it needs physical strength. I don’t play any sports now, so I have little strength. Next week, there is a basketball game of my junior, so I’m going to watch it with my friend. I’m looking forward to it.

Thank you for comments to my essay. I’m very glad. I hardly play other sports because I don’t know the rules. However, I like to play volleyball. It is very fun. I don’t know inventor of basketball till recently. I want to know about history of basketball.


Reference

WNBA Enterprises, LLC. (2010). EXPECT GREAT. EXPECT GREAT. Retrieved , from http://www.wnba.com/.

WNBA Enterprises, LLC. (2010). EXPECT GREAT. EXPECT GREAT. Retrieved , from http://www.wnba.com/.

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