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

(84)

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.