2011-12-19
My favorite cafe
My latest favorite thing
My favorite American novel
December 16
December 18
Then, we left for YAHOO!dome.When I arrived there, we had already excited.The performance started at 5p.m. When they appeared on the stage, all oh people shouted!They were so cool and the voice was beautiful.I become fascinated with them. They sang the both of latest song and old song.If anything, I like old songs.We enjoyed it very much. Since we have to go to school and work each, we went back home before finishing concert.We were so sad, but I will certainly go to next year too. So I don't care of it so much! I had great time this sunday. It was dreamy a day.(204 words)
The evil Genie
The magic took the children into another adventure.
One day, Biff wanted to try an experiment.so she put a bottle over a tiny apple. After long time, she showed experimental result to her friends Nadim and Kipper. There was a apple in the bottle. They were amazed. When Nadim said"How did you get that in there?", the key which Kipper had,began to glow.After that, they were in tiny island. Nadim said" Maybe there's a reason why the magic has brought us here". Biff said "There is not going to be good adventure". And what she said has now become reality.Then they was helped one boy Kamar. He is looking for his father. He has been missing for four years. Biff showed Kamar the bottle she had found on the island. When they opened it,the evil genie shot out. He tried to deal with them, but they managed to lose him. They got to island and Kamar met his father there. But the evil genie found them, he got away Floppy of Biff's dog. They tried to bring the dog, but they returned to reality.
This story finish this situation. But the story continues. (196 words)
Hunt,Roderick.Brychta,Alex.(2003).Oxford:Oxford University Press.
2011-12-16
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Book reviews"New yorkers"
I read "NEW YORKERS". The book is made up five short stories. These stories are different from each contents. But, the all stories are set in New York.
I was deeply impressed first story. The title is "The Christmas Presents". I will talk about the story.
Della and her husband Jim live in New York. They are very poor. Counting money, she had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents. Because the next day was Christmas, she wanted to send present for her husband. He has gold watch, but it had no chain. So, she thought of buying the chain. She has beautiful long hair, so she sold her hair for buying present. When she arrived shop, she looked at myself very short hair in the glass. 'What can I do with it?' she thought.
At seven o'clock the dinner was nearly ready. The door opened and Jim came in. Then he looked her face, but he was not angry or suprised. Suddenly Jim took something from his pocket and put it on the table. ' I love you, Della,' he said. Della pulled of the paper. A second later, there were combs. She wanted them, but she no longer had her hair! Della picked them up and held them. Her eyes were full of love. Next, She gave a present for him. But Jim didn't pleased. 'Della, I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. Let's keep our present for a time' he said. (258words)
Henry,o.,1862-1910.Mowat,Diane.(2000).Oxford:Oxford University Press.
Book reviws"One-way ticket"
Bassett,Jennifer.(2008).One way Ticket.Oxford:Oxford University Press.
Foods in world
There are many kinds of food in the world. I want to more know the world's food!(244 words)
Introducing Kumamoto
Basashi is typical food in Kumamoto. It is eaten raw, because it has not strong aroma.
People of Kumamoto eat it with soy of garlic. It contains a lot of iron and protein. In Kumamoto, the food is available on supermarket.
In addition, Kumamoto is famous for water is delicious because it is purveying by ground water.
Karashi Renkon is made from Renkon. The recipe is that stuff Renkon hole with mustard.
After that, deep-fry them. Ikinari Dango is staple dissert in Kumamoto. It wraps up bean paste and sweet potato in rice dumpling, and is steamed. It owes the name to Kumamoto dialect. In Kumamoto, when they say “Ikinari”, it means “soon” in English.Since they could cook it soon for arrival of unexpected guests, it was named Ikinari Dango.
And, speaking of gain popularity among young people, it is Kumamoto Ramen.
Kumamoto has a lot of Ramen shop. It is popular shop that Kiyomasa Ramen, Kokutei, Ajisen Ramen, Keika Ramen. Kumamoto Ramen is characterized by pork bone broth and garlic, and Tyubuto noodle. But, the taste is different from each shop, so I recommend going a lot of shops!
Finally, I talked about famous souvenir in Kumamoto. Jindaiko and Mushagaeshi are sweet that using bean paste. It is loved by a lot of people. There is Kumamoto’s leading souvenir!
If you don’t like sweet food, I recommend Taipiien. It is Chinese food which is Kumamoto-born. In a simple term, it is bean-starch vermicelli soup. Since it becomes a part of life in Kumamoto, It is served in school lunches. Nowadays, the food can buy in super market.
As just described, Kumamoto’s food is delicious and broad based. If your acquaintance comes to Kumamoto, please get to local dishes store! It’s good bet that will be pleased. (293 words)
about animal
They live short life, so I was so sad when they had died.
Recently, I am interested in dog. Especially, I want to have French-bulldog. The dog isn't so cute, but I like that point. When I begin to work, I think have the dog.(129 words)
Book review "Dirty Money"
Joe is hero of the story. Joe and his wife live in Canada. There are a lot of beautiful nature , mountains, birds.
One day, Joe heard something noise from outside. It took part in mining diamonds at there.
Joe working at a news paper company,so he decided to examine about the mine.
But he examine about the mine, his boss Dan opposed examining it. But Joe continued to examine the mine.
Then, he noticed that the mine is nuclear material!
He began to doubt his boss Dan, so he tailed him every day.
And, he ascertained that related to three people. The people was mayor, Pan Global,and Dan.
They connected with a lot of money! Joe phoned 9-1-1 soon. And, They are suspected! (128words)
Leather,Sue.(2006).DIRTY MONEY.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press.
2011-12-13
My favorite character
He infests the place where someone has happy feeling. I often come across Kumamon at downtown. The reason why I like Kuamamon because he is cute and friendly. He has shoe-button eyes. He took the top spot in "Yurukyara-grandprix".He rack up 287315 votes. Personally, I like barisan on NO.2. He was born Imabari of Ehime.He likes belly band because Imabari is popular it.Yuru-kyara have each rationality. So we can know good point for the area throughout character.(141 words)
My favorite candy
2011-12-12
Photo Finish
Sweetnam,polly.(2010).Photo finish.Oxford:Macmillan.
2011-12-07
favorite friends
favorite friends
favorite sports
favorite music
favorite season
Favorite drama
favorite sweets
Favorite place I've been
2011-12-05
2011-11-28
Sara Says No!
Whitney, N. (2005). Sara Says No!. Oxford: Macmillan.
This weekend
2011-11-14
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K:Year, I read charlie and the chocolate Factory.
N:Charlie and the chocolate Factory? What that?
K:Well, many chocolate ber made by Willy Wonka. The chocolate ber were called Wanca Bar. The Bar is so popular around the world. Willy Wonka is owner in his chocolate factory. He is shadowy figure. A boy was born in a poor family. His name is Charlie. He is really kind. The story of Willy Wonka and Charlie, please read this book.
K:How about you?
N:I introduce HarryPotter and the Philosopher's stone. It is first story of Harry Potter series. Harry Potter is wizard. He get into Hogwarts school of wizardly, and occur a lot of incidents at there. He solve them with his friends. The book is very interesting!
K:Oh! It's amazing! I'll read the book. Thank you.(138words)
2011-11-07
Saturday
2011-10-17
Shopping
2011-09-26
Something special I did during vacation
On weekdays, I went to Bethel University. We studied American culture, education, weddings and so on. We also met people from different races. Thriugh this, I felt diversity of America. Another day, we went shopping. I liked Target and Mall of America. Also we went to see historic buildings. I liked the best St.Paul Cathedral.There was so beautiful and holiness.
On weekends, I spend s time with Host family. We went to summer festival and their a son and a daughter's house. They were so kind. They let hold party in their house. I played with grand child, she was so cute. We did a lot of things.For example,cooking dinner, taking a dog for a walk, and watching movies, TV. I could have second family in America. I'd like to value this relationship forever. This summer is the most fan for me.(178 words)
Good and bad points about summer
However Summer is too hot. It' s so muggy in Kumamoto's summer. It is hard for me.
Then, we get sunburned. Because I am easy to get burn, I don't like summer.
To be honest, I like fall and winter! (109 words)
How I study during the vacation
What classes I will take
On the other hand, I can't wait to take Business English. I'd like to work using Englis, so I'm interested in this class. (108 words)
The Double
vacation plans
This Weekend
2011-01-31
Self Introduction
I go to Kumamoto Gakuen University. Now, I am second grade. I belong to department of English, so I want to speak English fluently.
Next, I introduce to my friends. My best friend is Arisa. She lives in Oita now. She is so funny and kind. When I come back Oita, I always play with her. I met her, when I was elementary school student, so I have been good friend for 8 years. Now, I live apart from her, but she is special friend for me! In Kumamoto, I am always a group of five. They are kind and individual. So, they are good company! Finally, I talk to about my interests. I have a lot of interests! First of all, I like to watch movies, so I often go to movie theatre in my free time. I like Wednesday, because it can watch movie in 1000 yen only women. Secondly, I also like to listen to music. Especially, I like foreign music. These days, I am absorbed in Lady GAGA. She has beautiful voice and is so individual. I like EXILE too. They are cool and good pefomer. They is good for dancing and singing. They are perfect! Thirdly, I like to read book. I read Japanese novels very well. (270 words)
My home town
My hometown is country, but it makes me happy.
There are my parents who are always kind to me.
There are my friends who make me enjoy.
There are natures which make me relax.
There is indispensable existence for me.
My hometown is the best calmest place in the world!(47 words)
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Speaking
I think it is better to live with my parents, because I don’t feel lonely, and I can do without homework, so I can devote myself to study.
2. Do you think it is better to live in a dormitory or to live with your parents?
I think it is better to live with my parents.
The reason is the same above-stated.
3. Do you think it is better to do a part-time job or to devote to yourself completely to study?
I feel it is better to do a part-time job, because I can know society. It is so useful when I become a working member of society.
4. Do you think club activities or an important part of your education?
It is useful to improve ability to communication, and I can build up a network of connections.
5. Would you prefer to live in a traditional tatami room or a western style room?
I prefer to live in western room, because I live in western room now. So, it is make me calm down, but I like tatami room too.
6. Should students pay part of our tuition fees to instead of their parents paying for costs?
I think it depends. If the house suffers from severe economic conditions, I should pay my tuition, but if the parents have leeway of money, they can pay tuition fees.(233 words)
Imaginary story
Kumamoto
Basashi is typical food in Kumamoto. It is eaten raw, because it has not strong aroma.
People of Kumamoto eat it with soy of garlic. It contains a lot of iron and protein. In Kumamoto, the food is available on supermarket.
In addition, Kumamoto is famous for water is delicious because it is purveying by ground water.
Karashi Renkon is made from Renkon. The recipe is that stuff Renkon hole with mustard.
After that, deep-fry them. Ikinari Dango is staple dissert in Kumamoto. It wraps up bean paste and sweet potato in rice dumpling, and is steamed. It owes the name to Kumamoto dialect. In Kumamoto, when they say “Ikinari”, it means “soon” in English.Since they could cook it soon for arrival of unexpected guests, it was named Ikinari Dango.
And, speaking of gain popularity among young people, it is Kumamoto Ramen.
Kumamoto has a lot of Ramen shop. It is popular shop that Kiyomasa Ramen, Kokutei, Ajisen Ramen, Keika Ramen. Kumamoto Ramen is characterized by pork bone broth and garlic, and Tyubuto noodle. But, the taste is different from each shop, so I recommend going a lot of shops!
Finally, I talked about famous souvenir in Kumamoto. Jindaiko and Mushagaeshi are sweet that using bean paste. It is loved by a lot of people. There is Kumamoto’s leading souvenir!
If you don’t like sweet food, I recommend Taipiien. It is Chinese food which is Kumamoto-born. In a simple term, it is bean-starch vermicelli soup. Since it becomes a part of life in Kumamoto, It is served in school lunches. Nowadays, the food can buy in super market.
As just described, Kumamoto’s food is delicious and broad based. If your acquaintance comes to Kumamoto, please get to local dishes store! It’s good bet that will be pleased. (293 words)
Speaking
I want to go France and Korea, because I study them now. I am interested both countries. I imagine France as fashionable countries. If I can go to there, I want to go a lot of art museums and café! I want to eat various French foods.
Then, I imagine Korea as food is very good. I don’t like hot food much, but I want to eat real taste. Also, prices are low than Japan, so I want to go shopping many things
6. What are you the most important aspects in preparing for an overseas trip?
It is the most important thing to check the countries. Checking the country, I can enjoy the trip so much. In addition to that, if the country is dangerous, we must do any measure. So, I think that it is the most important thing.
7. Where would you like to go if you could travel tomorrow with your family?
I want to go Hawaii, because there are a lot of beautiful beach. I want to swim there with my family. I hear that there is a lot of Japanese, so I think that there is safe than another country.
8. Why or why not is your answer to question 5 different from question 7? Why or why not?
Since I think that Hawaii can enjoy a lot of people than alone, it is different from each question (241 words/6402words)
Best friends
Her appearance is fair, slender, and cute. She likes to play with friend and shopping. Her good points are funny, kind, talk very well, and not shy.
We met in elementary school, but we didn't close friend then.We entered same junior high school and same club, so we became close friend since then. I used to be backing home with her, and we talked a lot of thing. We went to another high school each other, but we often played. Finally, we entered same part-time job place! I made many friends in there, and they are treasure for me.
It was the best memorable experience that went to Tokyo with her.
First, I went to Harajyuku and Shibuya. There were a lot of people! We went to many shops and bought a lot of clothes.
Second day, I went to seeing play. It was first for me.
The play was about ghost story. Because it was about three hour, I felt sleepy.
The last day, we went to Tokyo Disney Land. There was dreamland for us.
We took a lot of attraction and we enjoyed the time.
We live away now, but we are close friend. I think get along with her from now on.(213words)
Twenty
And, I think that can do for twenty. First, twenty can drink alchol. Second, the age must pay annual pension. It need not to ask parents' permission to travel and what to do. I guess twenty is freedom, but I must have great responsibilities sponsibilities for myself.
At twenty, I aim at nice person. I want to be beautiful and clever. I think I will improve my English skill. And, I am going to go foreign countries. At summer vacation, I will go to America. I can't wait to go there. Also, I want to go in Japan. I have curious about Hokkaido. There is a lot of delicious foods and beautiful nature. I never gone to there, I keen to travel there someday. (163 words)
Coming of age ceremony
Coming of age ceremony held many memories. If it chance to put on Kimono, I want to put on it again! (233 words)
New Years Day
Memories
My parents came to Kumamoto. December 18 th, I had plan, so we went to Izaka at night. We ate fresh seafoods, oyster and sasimi. It's been a while since I ate fresh seafoods. I am very satisfied! Next day, we went to Kumamoto castle. I went to there for the first time. The castle was very big and wide. I got tired from walking. We saw there for two hours. It was worth seeing. Feeling hungry, we went to Tatsunoya of Kumamoto Ramen. I first ate Kumamoto Ramen. It's plain compared with Fukuoka Ramen.It was very good! I want to go out for the Ramen again! In the evening, My parents went back to Oita. I could have a good time!
At December 23th
That day, It was christmas party of my English conversation's school. I danced to the music of AKB 48 with seniors and peers. It turned out to be extremely successful! Next we exchanged presents. I gave bath additive. Also, we played game! That rule is coming up with words in paper. My team won the game! My team recieved big Umaibou. Finally, drawing was held. The best goods was round-trip fright tickets from Kumamoto to Osaka. Unfortunately,I didn't recieved it. But I won fright ticket coupon. I was glad. I enjoyed the time. If the party take place next yeat, I will go certainly ! (232 words)
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The world's foods
There are many kinds of food in the world. I want to more know the world's food!(244 words)
One Piece
2011-01-30
EMMA
The story is happy ending! Too many characters confused me, but it is made me happy! I recommend to read this novel! (66words)(4.0 points) (total=22.4 points)
The Great Gatsby
The magic School Bas and the Electric Field Trip
Most power plant use heat to make electricity. they burn fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gus. This good points is fuel-burning plants can make huge amounts of power. On the other hand, bad point is they all make air pollution. Some plants get heat from nuclear reactors. The good point is these make huge amounts of power without air pollution. The bad point is they create nuclear wastes. Back at making electricity, fuel is anything we burn to make energy. Dump truck tipped up, and trumbling down the coal chute. Overhead there was a metal pipe with water in it. The fire was making the water boil. And the boiling water was turning into steam. The steam was travelling at high speed. It is through the pipe and into the next room in the power plant. There was only one thing in the room- an enormous machine called a tribine. It had blades like a fan, and when the steam pushed on the blades, the the turbine spun around. The turbine made a mental shaft spin, too. It spun around the shaft and slid along to the next part of the power plant. The shaft led it to the generator- the part of the plant that actually makes electricity. This generator was really big. On the outside were coils of wire. On the inside was a magnet. The shaft turned the magnet, and the moving magnet made electric current run in the wire. Next the electrons got smaller. On the way it passed transforms, devices that made the voltage in the higher or lower. Higher voltage helps the current travel the long distance from the plant to the places that will use the electricity. Lower voltages are used in small buildings and homes.
In this way, electron is made and used. (325 words) (3.5 points)(remaining 5.2 points)
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2011-01-29
Pride and Prejudice
I read Pride and Prejudice. This novel is made into a movie many times. But I have not ever seen it, so I tried to read this novel. The main character is Elizabeth Bennet. The Bennet is family of seven, father and mother, and five sisters. Elizabeth is second girl of five sisters.
Her mother gave daughters to marry as soon as possible. Just then, wealthy young man moves into next door.His name is Bingly. Later, he get together oldest daughter Jane. Mrs Bennet hold ball. In there, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy. She hate him because he insulted her. Moreover, Mr Darcy had much pride. One day, they meet again. Then, she cleared up some misunderstandings for him. They become attracted to each other. Finally,they get over pride and prejudice, and get married.
The story was very comlicated, but it is of interest to me that they understand eachother over time. (170 words)(YL=5.5 points) (8.7points to go)
2011-01-26
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2011-01-21
Transportation
I often use bus in order to go to school and work place. Bus is comfortable, because there is warm and quite. I reading book, listening music in there. Next, I like to ride car. I don’t have car license, so I always ride the seat next to the driver. Car can go to place endlessly. So, I like it. My most favorite transportation is airplane. I thought it is very interesting. I can see scenery from sky. It makes me exciting. Moreover, airplane is fast than other transportation. Of course, another transportation is good too. Train isn’t influenced by weather. Bicycle is easy ride to you. It don’t need special license. Also, bicycle easy to go to near place.(120 words) |
Kumamoto foods
Basashi is typical food in Kumamoto. It is eaten raw, because it has not strong aroma. People of Kumamoto eat it with soy of garlic. It contains a lot of iron and protein. In Kumamoto, the food is available on supermarket. In addition, Kumamoto is famous for water is delicious because it is purveying by ground water. I first drank it, very well! Karashi Renkon is made from Renkon. The recipe is that stuff Renkon hole with mustard. After that, deep-fry them. Ikinari Dango is staple dissert in Kumamoto. It wraps up bean paste and sweet potato in rice dumpling, and is steamed. It owes the name to Kumamoto dialect. In Kumamoto, when they say “Ikinari”, it means “soon” in English. Since they could cook it soon for arrival of unexpected guests, it was named Ikinari Dango. (137 words) |
Elementary school memory
I remember that I went to Tokyo with my family. I stayed my cousin’s house for three days. First day, we went to shopping. Then I got lost, because there were a lot of people. I got scared Tokyo. Second day, I went to Tokyo Disney Land, and I took a picture with Donald Duck. I enjoyed the time. Final day, I came back home by airplane. I liked to take airplane, because I could get goods of planes. Next memorable vacation is school excursion. When I am in the sixth grade, I went to Fukuoka and Yamaguchi. First day, I went to Space World in Fukuoka. I took a lot of attraction. I felt that Titan is the most fearful attraction in there. I never took it again. Next day, I went to Yamaguchi in order to look limestone cave. There was so beautiful and chilly. I satisfied with this trip, because I could buy a lot of souvenir and make good memories. (164 words) |
Sports to play
I like to play sport. When I was junior high school student, I belonged to soft ball club. Soft ball is similar to base ball, but soft ball easy to play than base ball. I took the center field player. It was outfielder. And I almost hit at first. Because we practiced outside, I had got sunburned. I like to play badminton. I used to play it in front of my house with my sister. Also, I often played it in class of P.E. I enjoy continuing rally. I learned Naginata when I was elementary school student. Naginata is like kendo, but its bamboo sword is long than kendo’s one. I continued to learn it for six years. Thanks to learn it, I become strong for my physical. (128 words) |
Donuts
I like to eat donuts. I often go to Mr.Donut. That is why I talk about my favorite donuts in Mr.Donut. I like angel French the best. The donut has cream in donut. I certainly eat the donut when I go to there. It makes me happy. Secondly, I like pon-de-ring too. Shape of the donut in unusual. As if it is looks like mane of lion. Actually, the character of pon-de-ring is existed. His name is pon-de-lion. His mane was made from pon-de-ring. When he is hungry, he takes off pon-de-ring, and he eats it. Moreover, the donut has a lot of sorts. In this autumn, soy sauce taste pon-de-ring was sold. In the sorts, I like ordinary pon-de-ring.(120 words) |
My favorite Japanese foods
I like to eat Japanese foods, because Japanese foods are healthy and fresh. I always eat nattou. It is very smell, but the taste is very good. Moreover, nattou have a lot of nutrition. So this food is good for health. I like sushi too. Japanese sushi has a lot of sort. I love kaiten sushi. Sushi goes around on the rail at the shop. Recently, sushi is carried by machine in the shape of train. We can enjoy seeing the look with eating it. Finally, I introduce my best favorite Japanese foods. It is nabe! Nabe is easy to cook. We can eat a lot of food, such as vegetables, meat, and fish. Japanese nabe have a lot of sort. Also it enjoys eating with family.(127 words)
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2011-01-18
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2011-01-13
NEW YORKERS
I read "NEW YORKERS". The book is made up five short stories. These stories are different from each contents. But, the all stories are set in New York.
I was deeply impressed first story. The title is "The Christmas Presents". I will talk about the story.
Della and her husband Jim live in New York. They are very poor. Counting money, she had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents. Because the next day was Christmas, she wanted to send present for her husband. He has gold watch, but it had no chain. So, she thought of buying the chain. She has beautiful long hair, so she sold her hair for buying present. When she arrived shop, she looked at myself very short hair in the glass. 'What can I do with it?' she thought.
At seven o'clock the dinner was nearly ready. The door opened and Jim came in. Then he looked her face, but he was not angry or suprised. Suddenly Jim took something from his pocket and put it on the table. ' I love you, Della,' he said. Della pulled of the paper. A second later, there were combs. She wanted them, but she no longer had her hair! Della picked them up and held them. Her eyes were full of love. Next, She gave a present for him. But Jim didn't pleased. 'Della, I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. Let's keep our present for a time' he said. (258words) (lever-=2.6) (14.2 points to go)