Think anout "Cats" ~Writing Essay: Performance Review1-04

Today, I will talk about my favorite musical. I love musical, but most of my friends are not interested in musical. I want to tell you about goodness of musical, so I introduce "Cats" that is played by "Gekidan-Siki". "Cats" is my favorite musical. Now, let me start.

At first, I will talk about story of "Cats". Maybe you know, "Cats" is story about cats, and this day has special ceremony. The top of cats is decided this night. Many cats have each peculiar characteristics, funny, caprice, glutton, and so on. Their similarity is that all of them aim top of the cats. They appeal their ability in order to be chosen as top of the cats. And then, some accidents happen in the ceremony. For example, atrocious cat carry off one old cats, which was respected by all cats! Of course, one cat is chosen as the top of the cats!! They solve all of the problem by amazing way. It is so interesting.

Next, I will talk about "cats". There are too many cats, so I introduce main cats and my favorite cats. First, "Old Deuteronomy" is old but dignified cat. He decide the top of the cats. He is respected by all cats. However he was carried off by "Macavity", which is a desperate criminal cat. Next, "Grizabella" is poor cat. She was beautiful actress cats and fascinated by her performance, but now she is castaway. Every cats don't want to approach her except "Shirabab". Shirabab is cute kitten. She has interested in Grizabella. As the result, Grizabella can be the top of the cats because of Shirabab. "Mr. Mistoffolees" is a wonder cat. He can use magic, but he doesn't think it is special. He found Old Deuteronomy. And then, "Mancstrap" is a leader of the cats. He saved Old Deuteronomy from Macavity. Finally, my favorite cats are "Mungo Jerry" and "Rumpleteazer". They are couple of thief. They are not important cats, but so funny. I'm really sorry because I can't introduce all of the cats. The other cats are also unique, so please check them!!

Next, I will talk about what is the wonderfulness of "Cats". I have been fascinated since I saw "Cats". All of contents is great. First, songs and dances are so exciting. Words have mean one by one. They express all of feeling by songs and dances. It is so amazing. Second, you should attend the performing art. Performing art was made big size, For example there are big tennis racket, shoes, bottle, and so on. The reason is this is cats story. We are not human but cats in the playhouse. We can have cat's viewpoint. That means it appeals what cats feel about human, their name, their life and so on. It is interesting, isn't it? And then you should notice about cats' name. They have strange names. It says that all cats want special name, only one in the world.

"Cats" gives me impression. "Cats" is the best musical I have ever seen. Story is clearly, songs ans dance is powerful, and you can be attached to the cats. If you need more information, you should check the web page. I recommend you this musical having confidence.　If you see it, the way to think the "cats" will change!!

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http://www.shiki.gr.jp/applause/cats/

What is "consent"??

Do you know "consent"?? We often this word in our life, so maybe you image the "konsento" that is plug to get to work electronic products, don't you?? However, "consent" is not"plug" in English!! Japanese "konsento" is Japanese English!! And then, "consent" means agreement or permission. I noticed about this when I talked with my English teacher, and I was surprised. I had not knowen about it till then. Why we call plug "konsento"??

Actually, "konsento" came from "concentric plug". "Concentric" means intensive, and "plug" has two meanings. "Plug" had means both of a thing that we insert and thing that was inserted. We used "concentric plug" as outlet, but we separate "concentric" and "plug"gradually. And then, we call tip of the cord "puragu", and outlet "consento". This is the start of "consento".

There are many Japanese English that we don't know. For example, "sukinnsippu(skinship)", "o-da-meido(order made)". We often use these words, but these are not English. The right English of "skin-ship" is personal contact, and "order-made" is custom made. It is interesting, isn't it? We always use these words, but we don't notice about detail of words.

This discovery make to grow up my English skill. I want to know about words like Japanese English. I know origin of words is unknown truth. I want to keep checking origin of words.


http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ikemurafirstbig/18165583.html
http://abc.world-family.co.jp/tabid/263/EntryID/534/Default.aspx

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Think about Peace: Book Reveiw1-12

I talked about Thousand Paper Cranes last week. I found the book about Sadako Sasaki, so I introduce it.

This is the story about Sadako's life. She is the twelfth person in 1955 who was killed by new clear weapons. She was only twelve years old. She loved running, and she was good at running. One day, when she ran on the school ground, she felt everything seemed to whirl around her, and she falled on the ground. This is the start of bad happened. She had to be in the hospital. She was a member of the race, but she couldn't run again. Then, she heard about Thousand Cranes from her friends. She started to fold cranes with her pray getting well. One day, she heard that her friends Kenji was dead. She was so sad. At the same time, she worried about her sick. She thought next is she. However she had never given up. She kept folding cranes making same wish. She feld six hundred and fourty four cranes, but it was last of the cranes. She was dead on October 23, 1955.

After that, People made Sadako's statue in Hiroshima. They put many paper cranes on beneath the statue. And then, their wish engraved .

"This is our cry,

this is our prayer;

peace in the world"

We mustn't forget her. She lived her life so hard. Then, we mustn't make same mistake whatever happened. You should think about peace. This is Sadako's wish.

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My other classes

I take a lot of classes in my school. I take fourteen classes. Therefore I am so busy nowadays. However most of my classes are so interesting.

First, I like psychology. I am interested in it, so I started studying it. During class, I have to think many situations in the daily life. I notice that our feeling is so complex, so we have to control it well. And then, I learn Japanese history. It is good for me. I want to go abroad. If I learn about Japanese history well, I can talk about it in the other country. It is important to explain about Japan in foreign country, so I will try to learn about it harder. FInally, I learn some linguistics. I had never thought about language seriously till I attend these class. However, I have a lot of things I had not known. These are so profound and difficult.

I have a lot of assginment, so I spend a hard day. However, I know it is good for me. I will keep trying.

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Takoyakiiii☆

I made Takoyaki at my house last night. I love Takoyaki. When I make it at home, I put in many kind of food in it. For example, shrimp, squid, kimuchi, and so on. I put it in with rundum, so I can't see what is in it. It was exciting! We could enjoy the dinner. What kind of food do you put in? Please recommend about it??

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The Letter Written by Peper Crane

Do you know what this is(Two pictures on the right side)? This is paper cranes!! There are 1000 cranes and they make one letter. This length is one meter and width is also one meter. It is so big, isn't it?? My sister and her friends made this today. They are member of soft tennis club, and the tournament will hold on Sunday. They made it for their senior. They wish their team mate win the tournament making the crane. However, why Japanese people make "senbazuru"?? I checked it today.

In Muromachi period, making "senbazuru" started as a game. And then, it speared commoner in Edo period. People think crane is auspicious bird because there are old saying, "crane is one thousand years and turtle is ten thousand years". That means crane and turtle is long life animals. Crane is easy to make by paper, so people start to make it for sick people with to wish on the crane. People believe "senbazuru" has the power to heal disease.

There are a famous story. There were a girl who was damaged by atom bomb in "world war Ⅱ" . She had terrible disease, leukemia. She kept making paper cranes, with package of medicine, in the hospital. She liked to run, so she wanted to run thoroughly. She had never given up to live. However, her dream didn't come true. Her name is Sadako Sasaki. There are her stature in the Atomic Bomb Memorial Dome in Hiroshima. It is sad story, but we mustn't forget her. I think "senbazuru" is also symbol of peace.

Now, people send it with their wishes. The crane was held piece by piece, so the cranes have much warm heart. The people who receive it will be so happy. When you want to cheer your important person, why don't you make "senbazuru" and send it? It surely make them happy.

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8D%83%E7%BE%BD%E9%B6%B4

http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/kids/KPSH_J/hiroshima/sadako/sadako_a_1.html

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Going abroad.

Today, I went to report of going abroad. Eighteen people reported what they feel and gave us some advices. I am respect them because going abroad is not easy. They overcame the hard days and got many important things, and came back to Japan. Their effort is so huge. However all of them looks satisfactory. I really want to go abroad.

I decided to go abroad when I was a high school student. I like English so much, so I want to be specialist of English. I have been to Australia, and it was great. Then, I hope to go abroad again and learn English in the university life. I promised with my high school teacher to go abroad and get high score with TOEFL and TOEIC when I applied to my university. And then, I have studied English so hard.

However, I noticed that it is not enough only study English because of the report. They attended the events and tried to challenge many things. Of course, it is important to study English, but English is only means to communicate with people. I have to learn new things by using English. I have to know about basic world news, cultures, economics, and so on in order to "watch" the world, in the real mean. I will improve my English skill and understand the other country and people.

I know going abroad is not only fun. I have to work more than now. However, if I can achieve the goal, I will be able to more strong morally. I am so nervous, but I want to test myself hoe I can do well. Above of all, I want to see the other country in my own eyes. I hope I can experience the wonderful chance, like them. Their report encouraged me, so I can keep trying.

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"Full House"

Nowadays, I like watching DVD. I often watch the drama in English. I don't know why but I like "Full House" since I was a child, and I try to watch it in English today. It was a comedy. I always laugh watching it. It is old drama, but I can enjoy enough. It is good relaxing and training for me.

I watch same story many times. At first, I try to see it in English non-stop. And then, I check the story in Japaneses. And then, I watch it again and check the words I can't hear and understand. That mean I watch it one after the other. I learn many idioms and hoe to use the words. What is better it is so funny.

If you like watching drama, you should check "Full House".

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Lovly Rabbits

Today, I will write about " The Tale of Benhamin Bunny". This book is one of "Peter Rabit" books. This book continues the story of the first book, "The tale of Peter Rabbit". However, Peter is not hero. This time, Benjamin Banny is hero. he is Peter's cousin. And this book is one of story of their friendship.

One day, Benjamin Bunny went to Peter's house. However, Peter looked so poor because Peter lost his coat and shoes in Mr. McGregor's garden. Both of them decided to look for his coat and shoes. When they found coat and shoes, they fill the pocket-handkerchief with onions that they grew up in Mr. McGregor's garden. And then, they tried to go home, but there were a cat on the way to the home. They hid with onions underneath a large basket. Unfortunately, the cat sat on the basket!! They cried because they didn't know what they should do. And then, Mr. Benjamin Bunny found his son and Peter and help them. Mr. Benjamin was angry because they stole onions. Finally, they go to home and Peter told it to his mother. She forgave him because he found his coat and shoes.

It was so heart-warming story. It is not difficult, and the pictures are so cute. Please check this book!!

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Last of "Peter Rabbit"

Hi!! I wrote on the blog about "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" before. However, it didn't not finish!!And then, this is last of the story. Please check this story. This story was so thrilling and end of story was heartwarming. I recommend you again!!

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Wonderful University Life Writing essay 01-3

This time, I will talk about my university life. I have two important points in my university life. I spend a good time because of these two points.The two points are... English lounge and my friends!! Well, let me talk about it!!

First, I will tell you why I go to English lounge. I want to level up my English skill. I took a TOEIC as soon as I entered university. However it was so terrible score. I was shocked so I decided to study harder. When I was a first year, I didn't know how to study in order to be good at English. I just took the class, and did my homework, but it was not enough.

One day, my teacher advised to attend the "English Weekend". It was a chance I could speak and listen to English a lot, so I made my mind to attend it. There were many exchanged students and I could talked with them. I could meet a new friends. And then, I heard about English lounge there. I thought to speak English in daily life is good training. Since then, I have visited English lounge. At first, I couldn't speak much, but I noticed it is important to tell what I am thinking as I have visited there, so I try to speak more now. Because of it, I can speak and listen to English better than before. Nowadays, I am looking forward to talk with exchanged students. If there were not English lounge, I would not enjoy my university life.

Second, I will talk about my friends. My friends are good at English, so I respect them. We often exchange the information, study and eat lunch together, encourage each other. I study for TOEFL with my friends. They try hard toward their own goals, the goal is same as mine. We want to go abroad. In my case, I need more points for TOEFL. Sometimes, I am really disappointed. However, all of them always keep trying, so I can build up my enthusiasm. I sometimes hung out with them and have a good time.

And then, I must not forget that one of my friend always help me. We have known since we were high school students. Most of days, we stay together. I like to spend time at bakery with her. When I was sad, she always encourage me. I have feeling gratitude for her so much.

I have a great university life because of English lounge and my friends. I can study English in a wonderful environment and enjoy my free time. My university life is so busy and I must study harder because I have a lot of things I want to learn. Since I talk with exchanged students, I have been interested in cross culture. That mean English lounge gave me new friends, and they gave me new purpose in my university life. Therefore it is important for me to spend the time in English lounge with my friends!!

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Carnation!!

Today is May fifteenth!! Do you know today's flower?? It is carnation!! The flower is often given in Mother's day. Why? I searched it, so I will talk about it now.

First, I will explain about origin of carnation. There are two theories. At first, it is from Greece. Carnation's color is like skin, caro in Greece, so it is called carnation. Actually, carnation means "color of skin" in French now. Second, it is come from "coronation", ceremony of accession. This corona is made of flowers and that flower was come to be called " coronation" at that time. However, the word was changed, and now we are called it "carnation".

And then, do you know the reason why people send their mother carnation?It is started by Anna Jyabis who was American. When her mother was dead, she sent her mother carnation, because her mother loves carnations. What is more, she advocated to make Mother's day. She thought people should feel gratitude for mother in a year. She gave away many carnations to many people. It speared more and more, and Japanese also sent carnation to our mother.

The language of flowers is different from color of carnation. Red carnation word is "ardent love", yellow one is "insult", pink one is "adoration", and so on. It is interesting, isn't it??

This is my report what is origin of "carnation". Anne was so good person, I think. I can't express often my gratitude for my mother, but we should do in a year. Did you send carnation to your mother?? If you don't, it is not late! Why don't you send it with your feeling??

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English Lo unge

I went to English lounge, today. I go there every Wednesday. Last week there were a few people, so we didn't know what I should do. However there many people in the room today, we had a good time. I will talk about it.

English lounge is the room for people who want to speak English more. I often go there and I practice speaking English. We talk about our life, going abroad, studying English and so on. There are a few exchanged student there, so we can talk with them. Sometime, we talk about other languages. It is so fun!!

Today, I talked about Korean, part-time job, and so on. The most interesting one was hometown's food. There are many interesting the way to eat. For example, we eat "Hiyashicyuuka" with mayonnaise in my hometown. I thought it was naturally until coming Kumamoto. This story surprised the people in English lounge. All of them said they couldn't believe it. However, it is true!!

Actually, we can hear many interesting story there. What is better, I can have a chance speaking English. There are little time that we can speak English in the daily life. It is good chance!! Therefore I want more people to come English lounge.

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Teaching for kids!!

I work at Kumon twice a week. Today, I had a part time job. I communicate with many kids there. I also learn about many things there. Have you ever studied at Kumon?? I will talk about Kumon today.

I have studied Kumon more than fourteen years. Kumon's study plan is agreeable to my taste. I can study on my pace, and we repeat same things again and again, so we can understand hoe to solve the questions. Even now, I study French at Kumon. You can study not only English, but also French, German, Speed Reading System (SRS), and so on. These are subjects for adults. Do you know that? It is natural even if you don't know. It is not famous. I knew it because I have learned at Kumon for a long time. However, I am sad because everyone think learning at Kumon is childish. Not at all!

Anyway, I am not only a student but also a teacher. I often teach three subjects, Japanese, math, and English, to the upper grades of elementally school and junior high school students. Some of them study so hard, and the others don't. I am sometime annoyed, but I can understand their feeling because I also overcome it. When I was a kid, the study was so hard and difficult. However I have kept trying, I can be a teacher at Kumon and like English. I want to say to my students that keep trying is key of succeed. And then, nowadays, I think about how to teach. I explain so hard, but I can't do it well, especially Japanese. I think I have a lot of things to learn.

Sometime, I teach from many things from kids. They often know that I don't know. I am surprised at them. I and communicate with kids. I like kids, so it is good time for me.

Can you learn about Kumon? It is so good place to study and work. I have a lot of benefits. I will keep trying and teach many things to children. And then, I want to improve myself in order to be good teacher. I like my work!!

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Shopping★

Today, I went to You-me town with my friends. Of course, our purpose was shopping. I bought two things today. I spent much money, but I think it was not waste.

First, we looked for our clothes. We tried on many clothes even if we will not buy. There are many cute new summer clothes, and it made us excited!! We walked around there for three hours. At last, I bought the clothes that my friends chose for me. It was summer wear, so I am looking forward to wearing it.

And then, we looked for mother's day present. I had not decided what I bought at that time. Eventually, I bought a pot plant. I knew, it was not interesting. However, my mother likes flowers, so I bought it. It was small, but cute flowers.

I gave her the flowers at once. She was surprised but looked happy. I could express gratitude for her. I lost much money, but I could get a many happiness.

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Happy Celemony!!

Today, I went to Okayama. My cousin lives there and today she got married!! She invited me, so I went with my family and relatives. It was so fantastic ceremony, and I was moved. I will talk about it!!

I rode on the 6:00 train. It takes about two hours to Hakata. I met my relatives at Hakata station. We changed the train and went to Okayama. Okayama was colder than Kumamoto, so I felt cold a bit. And then, we went to the church.

As soon as arriving at the church, I could see my cousin. She was in the white dress, and she looked happy. I wanted to talk with her, but she and her husband were busy, so I waited a chance. At noon, wedding ceremony started. It was small church, but the ceremony was great!! Everyone looked so happy and smiled. I could take some pictures with her.

And then, wedding reception was held. I heard they planed this reception themselves. They decided dishes, events, music, and so on. Bridegroom is musician, so he played keyboard himself and his friends played the flute and sang. Thier music were wonderful. One of them was the music he composed. My cousin cried because of happiness. All of reception was so nice!!

I went back home at 10:00. It was so hard schedule. However I don't felt tired. I can write this blog now!! My cousin were really happy, and it made me happy, too. She always kind to me, so I like her very much. I hope they are happy always and forever!!

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Teaching Japanese

Today, I had a growing up Japanese teacher course. I always get hungry when I have TOEFL course or that course. Today, I went to bakery with my friend before the course. And then, I found nice food!! It was rusks!! There are about ten pieces of rusks in a pack. There were three kinds of rusks today, I bought plane one. My friends bought the other one. Do you know how much is it? It is only fifty yen!! There were much enough to have tea time pleasantly. It was so crisp and good. We had been tired but we could overcome the course because of the rusks.

Anyway, I learned about what is important to make lessons. We have to plan which text book I use, how to communicate with students, and of course, how to teach Japanese. There are a lot of things I have to think, so I was confused. However I can hear interesting story in the class. That means I can get many information, so it is good for me.

This week was only three days, but I was so busy. All day I have courses and two days have part time job!! However I will be busy more and more since now. I will overcome this semester by eating delicious rusks!!

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It's so cute, isn't it??

This is my first post of movie. I hope you like it.

I love "The Peter Rabbit". You maybe know or have heard before, I guess. However, people don't know about it. I had seen it on TV show since my childhood, but I have not seen recently. I find this on "YouTube", so I write about it.

I love "The Peter Rabbit" because it makes me happy. I like animals, and a lot of animals appeared in this story. And then, this pictures are so heart-warming. They are so cute!! Finally, the story is nice. When you are tired, why don't you see this story. At first, you may be confused, but please keep going!! It is introduction, and animation will start soon. You will be able to be relaxed when you watch it.

I recommend you to watch it! It is so cute and you feel heart-warming!!

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My Listening Training

Hi! I will introduce my listening training. First, I listen to English music, for example, Celine Dion's CD, Disney music, and so on. Second, I often go English lounge. Finally, I listen to some story in English. I will explain more detail!!

Nowadays, I listen to music that is sung in English. I was not interested in it, but my friends know a lot of English song, so I try to listen to it. Sometime, it was too fast to hear, but I listen to many times. I can enjoy it. Therefore I listen to it on the train every morning.

And then, I often go English lounge. I can listen to interesting topics in English. I not only listen to English, I practice speaking English. I can see many people in the room. That mean I can make many friends! The more people I meet, the more English skill I can improve.

Finally, I have started to listen some stories on the Internet. My teacher introduced the homepage, I can hear many stories that I have known already and not known yet. I can hear interesting stories. I heard a few stories, and I recommend you "Lazy Jack". The picture that is above this post. It was so funny story. It was not so difficult or long, so I could heard it smoothly. It is good training!! Here is the address → http://storynory.com/2008/04/21/lazy-jack/

I can increase the opportunity to listen to English. I think these are good exercise for me because it is not strict. I can do it on my pace. You should try it. Then, you should hear "Lazy Jack"!!

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Last holiday ↓↓

I'm so sad because today was last holiday!! I felt this golden week was short. However I could spend good time , for I could hung out with my friends, do my homework, be relax, and so on. This time, I will talk about my last golden week.

Today, I went shopping with my mother. We looked at and bought clothes, shoes, and so on. We have walked for two hours. And then, we went to eat lunch. After that, we walked around again till three o'clock. Then, we went back home and were relaxed. In the evening, my cousin came my home in order to give us some fruits. We talked for an hour. It was good time.

It was daily life, but I wasn't tired so I will be able to go to school comfortably. I will try hard since tomorrow!!

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The Jungle Book : BR1-11

This time, I read "The Jungle Book". This story was so thrilling. This was a story of a boy who grew up in the jungle. Many animals appeared in this story, and were drown lively. This story was written by Rudyard Kipling.

Next, I will explain about this story. Many animals, for example, wolves, bears, tigers, panthers, and so on, were living in jungle. They obeyed their law and leader that was a wolf. One day, the wolves family find man baby. He was not afraid of father wolf, so they decided to grew up him because he was so brave. They named him Mowgli. However, some animals didn't want to live men, especially tiger didn't, they tried to oust him from the jungle. Some animals took him out of jungle because they were interested in a boy who live in the jungle. The others saved him hard. Mowgli grew up strongly, and bravely because of them. And then, he decided to go out from the jungle because he understood he was not a wolf, and he attempted to be a human in the village. However people saw that the boy killed a bad tiger with some wolves. They heard that the boy could talk with not human but wolves. People hated him because that thought the boy was grim. Therefore the boy returned to the jungle and everyone welcomed him.

I felt family bond in this book. Mowgli was not a wolf. However some animals treasured him. I thought even if there are no connection of blood, they could live together, like they are family, because they were connected by heart. I guess that Mowgli was happy because he was not alone. He was only a man, but not alone. His friends ventured their lives in order to rescue Mowgli. It is real love, isn't it?? I want to friends who were connected by the hearts. I will be more bravely.

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My friends!!

Today, I went to my high school, because swimming club that I had been member of had training. My friends went this event, and we met after an interval of one years.Their looks were different a bit from my thinking. However they kept their funny characteristic, so I was relieved.We talked about our situation, our future, and so on. All of them had specific goals and study hard. I also have a goal that I really desire. We will try to do our best toward our goals.

After that, we went to karaoke in downtown. All of us like singing, so when we were high school student, we had been karaoke often. I sung a few English songs. I thought I need to practice more. We had sung for four hours, so we were little tired. However it was good time for me.

We said good-bye after we promise that we will hold swimming race next time when we meet. I am looking forward it. I think we are good friends because we can encourage each other, talk without constraint, share our feeling. I have to have a feeling of gratitude to my friends.

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Outline for Essay MR-1-02

1, Introduce "Shrek"

2, About characters who appear in "Shrek"
*main characters: Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Foarkword
*sub-characters:Pinocchio, Cinderella, Snow White, The Wolf, etc...

3, Story
*Beginning:Because of trouble
*Middle: First adventure
Second adventure
Their relationship
*Happening; Marriage ceremony
*End of story

4,My feeling
* Shrek and Donkey
* Shrek and Fiona

5,Theme of this movie

Dandelion

Today, I searched "dandelion". Do you know it?? It is "tanpopo" in Japanese. Dandelion is yellow flower that bloom in spring. We can see it many times, but I have never thought about it, so I decided to consult for it.

There are some English words that came from French. In 1066, Normandy who is from France conquer England. Therefore French became an official language in England at that time. This is the reason why some English come from French. Do you want to ask me why did I explain about it?? Because dandelion is one of words that came from French!!

It comes from "dents de lion", it means teeth of lion. "Dents" means teeth and pronounces it "dan", and "de" means "of". Dandelion has serrate leaves and they look like teeth of lion, so it was called dandelion.

If you find dandelions on the road, please check their leaves. You can see it like a lion's teeth!!

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・Reference

http://www.geocities.jp/tampopo7007/namae.htm, http://www.globalheart24.com/english.htm