Sunday, June 29, 2008

Driving!!

Yesteerday, I went driving with my friends. There were twenty five people and we used six cars. At first, we would go to "Otachimisaki", and do BBQ, but it was rainy yesterday. We had to change the plan. And then, we went to Aso!

First, we gthered at exchanged student dam at 10:30. We changed the plan there, and decided to go to Aso. We rode each cars and left dam at about 11:oo. However I didn't need drive. We stopped by for a little break. My friend and I bought Imoten and divided it. It was so delicious. And then, we arrived camping place, and started BBQ. We aeparated two groups. Our group took long time to fire. We used fan and tried hard. However it was good expereience. We could enjoyed eating and talking. After that, we explored in the forest, playing by Frisbee, taking pictures and so on. We laughed a lot.

Secound, we went to pool in Azeria21. Some people swam in the pool. and the others rested. I didn't swim. I looked at people who swam in th pool, and talked with my friends. We spended there for teo hours.

Finally, we went back to the dam and eat dinner and held the Rob's birthday party! Tomoko-san prepared birthday cake for Rob. We ate, talked, listened to music, and so on. We enjoyed our time in any way. The most interesting was plying with Pooh. There was a one pooh with us during driving, everyone controled it and talked. It looked pooh was alive!! It was so funny. I really wanted the pooh.

I could make great memory with exchanged students. I could make new friends, talked a lot. It was so wonderful driving. Thank you for taking me!! Let's go to more trip in summer vacation!!
[309 words]

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Good song!!

I listened to this song for the first time in the listening class. I like her voice and this song's rhythm. This is "Tom's Diner" sung by Suzanne Vega. It is so nice sound. I can feel good and be relax when I listen to it. Please try it!!

[51 words]

http://lyrics.astraweb.com/display/334/suzanne_vega..solitude_standing..toms_diner.html

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

All of tests has gone!!

Today, all of the tests for going abroad has gone!! I really tired in June. I studied so hard, but I can't show my trying till now. However, I could do my best in the interview tests and writing essay, I didn't regard it. And then, I have to keep trying. I want to get higher score in TOEFL. I need five handred fifty points. When I get this score, I can attend the univercity class in Canada. I really hope that.

[84 words]

Writing Homework

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Student ID: vwxyz
(last five digits of
your student no.)


Portfolio for Writing III,
Section 1a [or] 1c

(See: Note 1, below)


0.0. Overviews

Reviews, Posts, Words, and More


[embed your proto-portfolios here]

(See: Note 2, below.)


1.0. Essays

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Self-introduction
08.04.20
(250 words)

Witting Placement essay


Wednesday, April 9, 2008

5
396
3
0
0
0
Movie review
08.05.04
(300 words)


Do you know what real friendship and real beaity are?? MR 1-01



Wednesday, April 30, 2008

7
587
0
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Another review
08.06.01


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




Saturday, May 31, 2008


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Language learning
history
08.06.15

Writing Essay 1-05 ~In Order To be a Global Person~


Wednesday, June 11, 2008



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TBA

Detail about Me!! (Writing Essay1-06)

July 1, 2008






University Life

Wonderful University Life Writing essay 01-3


Friday, May 16, 2008

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Key:
¶: number of paragraphs three or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media embedded

1.2. Best Esssay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
  • My best essay is "Think about Cats", number four essay. First, I can write about my favorite, so it is easy to write. I can make five paragraphs, and make links and put on the pictures. I can enjoyed write this post. Second, I try to make clearly for visiters. I used many colors, pictures. I couldn't explain all about "Cats", so I put on the links because I really wanted to know about my favorite. Therefore I think this is my best essay.
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Showcase
Titles of posts with links
Dates of comments (yy.mm.dd)
Numbers of words in comments
Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*

WinK Wiki Resource: Model Book Reviews

2008/04/18
42 words
I talked how I try in this semester.
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
Essays 1-03 ♥ My University Life ~Active and Exciting~ ♥

58 words
I wrote about her essay, and asked a question.
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
Wonderful University Life Writing essay 01-3

Friday, May 16, 2008
64 words

She wrote her impression and asked me questions. Besides she gave me message.
2.4. Most comments on:
Titles of posts with link
Dates of posts (yy.mm.dd) Total number of words in comments
Qualities of comments*[*]
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*

Wonderful University Life Writing essay 01-3

Friday, May 16, 2008

172 words

All of them gave me some questions and massages.
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?
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May 21, 2008 10:29 AM
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190 words

I answered thier questions, and sent messages to them. I wrote what will I do since then.
2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
My friends!!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
32 words
She told about her and gave me a message. I could know about her, so I wanted to tell her about me.
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?
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May 6, 2008 9:25 PM
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I thanked for her comments and ansered question. And then, I asked her my question about her.









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* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain what makes them good comments.








2.5. Recent comments display




Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?

  • Yes, I do. I put it sidebar.


2.6. Additional reflections on comments


I like giving comments and receive comments. I often give comments to sther stdents, but there are no comments on my blog. I am sad. I try to make interesting blog .

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3.1. ShowcaseShort titles
with links
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Example:
Vampire Killer
07.05.16
39
1
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Impression of "Babe" ( Book review 1-01)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
304
0
1-02

The Secret Garden ( book review 1-02 )

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

234
0
1-03

The Ring ( book review 1-03 )

2008/03/18

293
0
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Food For Thought ( book review1-04 )

2008/03/22

319

0
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Black Beauty ( book review1-05 )


2008/03/25

338

0
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Matilda ( book review1-06 )

2008/03/28

301

0
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My Family and Other Animals ( book review1-07 )
2008/04/03

187

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Ring of Bright Water ( book review1-08 )
2008/04/06
326

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My favorite movie ( book review1-09 )

2006/04/10
326
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Anne of Green Gables ( book review1-10 )

2008/04/26
326
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The Jungle Book : BR1-11

2008/05/05
325
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Lovly Rabbits

2008/05/19
224
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Think about Peace: Book Reveiw1-12

2008/05/28
241
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Book Review1-13 ~Squirrel~

2008/06/08
185
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Lovely Tales(BR 1-15)

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

3.2. Best Book Review


Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
  • My the best book reveiw is "Think about Peace: Book Reveiw1-12". I think about big problem and wrote my opinion. After that, I could post about peace.

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Showcase
Yes
No
4.1. Does your blog have an archive?


4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?

4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?

4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?



4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?

5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):---
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  • "books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)




  • "essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")





  • "quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)





  • "links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)





  • "movies" (plural) AND "photos" (plural)


4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?




  • How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts?

    • 18 other labels attached to three or more posts
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  • Which labels, and to how many posts each? Please list those labels instead of www, xxx, yyy..., and list numbers of posts instead of n, m, o... (in parentheses), below.


    • www (n)

    • xxx (m)

    • yyy (o)

    • zzz (p)

    • ...
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4.3.1. Does your blog include pictures or other graphics?




  • Does your blog profile include a picture or graphic representation?





  • How many of your blog posts this semester include pictures or other graphics?



    • 25 posts including pictures or other graphics
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4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?



  • How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links?*

    • 2 posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)
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4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?




  • How many of your blog posts this semester include other media?


  • 4 posts including other media
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  • What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list them here:


    1. ...You Tube


    2. ...Slide Show

    3. ...

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4.4. Overall presentation


What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes or enhancements that you have made on your blog this semester.


  1. ...I wrote about not only daily life, but also studies, for example, linguistics, origin of language, and so on. I researched it and wrote my opinions.
2. ...I put on many graphics and links in order to show my thinking

3. ...I used many colors in order to show what I want to say clearly.

5.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing

  • ... I wrote blog fifth in a week at least. I did movie review, book review, diary, researching, and so on. I want many people to read them, and share thinking.

6.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors

  • ...
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Notes:
This portfolio template derives from the templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc
  1. portfolios (2007-08).


  2. Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios in the footer of your blog.

  3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008)
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Recommending Blog Post

Today, I visited many people's blog in Writting class. And then, I found interesting blog. It is this one!

ENGLISH JOURNAL - November

There are a few reason why I chose this blog. First, it is easy to read! She used many colors and changed littr size, so I can know what is important points. Besides, I can enjoye reading. Secpond, her blog is not only interesting, but also intelligent. She read the book and wrote what she learned. I am interested in English history, attracted her blog.

All of her blog is so good.Please check her blog!!
[96 words]



Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Interview Test

Today, I had an interview test for going abroad. It started about at four-thirty. I was nervous and my voice was shaking. I wanted to tell about how much I want to go to Canada. I told teacher what my purpose and my future dream are. I explain it but I thought my story was too long. There are three people in the room, including me. I'm really sorry about it. However I think my telling was not enough. I practiced it so hard, so I wanted to be asked my thinking more.
I will take short-essay test tomorrow. I will be nervous. However, I hope I can go abroad, so I will do my best.

[119 words]

Monday, June 23, 2008

All about my "Keitai"

Today, I will talk about my cell phone. Cell phone is so conbinience. It has many functions, good designs, and so on. Its role is not only phone. We always use it different way.I will explain about my cell phone, 816SH, soft-bank.

My cell phone was new one, made by sharp. Color is pink, and it is small and thin because it is slide type cell phone. Holding type is sometimes tick, so I chose this one. It is easy to carry in my pocket. It is smaller than others. In fact, its screen is smaller than others, too. However, it is no problem because my cell phone shows letters bigger than normal one. It is easy to see e-mail, web-site, and so on.

My cell phone's good point is not only looks but also function. First, when I receive the e-mail from my friends, my cell phone decorate it automatically. For example, if my friend sent e-mail with heart mark, my cell phone show me heart on the background. It is so cute, and makes me happy. And then, my cell phone has world clock, and I can use it in the other country. I mean I can check the time in the world and send e-mail. Time difference is not problem at all.

Next, I can listen to music, take pictures. My cell phone capacity is large enough to I can enjoy. It can memorize five hundred addresses, one thousand e-mails, and so on. And then, of course I can use memory stick when I need.

Finally, I will talk about soft-bank service. It is one of the best points. I can call and send e-mail to my family and friends, who use soft-bank cell phone, for free!! Therefore, I don't pay so much money. I hope my friends had soft-bank cell phone!!

This is my cell phone. How about yours? Please tell me and talk about it!!

[334 words]

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Halifax!!


I will talk about Halifax in Canada today. I really want to go there. I'm taking the test in order to go abroad. I apply to "SMU" in Halifax. I will tell you why I am interested in there.


First, Halifax has many nature, history and modern buildings. I can see Halifax in many point of view. Nature and history is connected with culture. I can see thinking of Canadian by them, especially history. Halifax is oldest city where speaking English in Canada started. I mean when I see Halifax history, I can learn to start of Canada.


Second, Halifax is near the Prince-edoward island. It is model place of "Anne of Green Gables", written by L.M. Mongomeri. The picture is Anne's house. It is nice, isn't it? There are beautiful nature and I can see the view in the novel. It seem to dream!!
Finally, people are so friendly. There are many races in Canada, so they are generous even Japanese. Besides, they often hold volunteer. I want to attend it and communicate with many people. I think I can fell Canada on my body through my experiences.
I want to learn cultures, natures, history, and how to communicate with people. It will be hard life, but it will be good for me. I keep trying!!
[221 words]

Friday, June 20, 2008

Hydrangea


It is too rain, isn't it? I guess everyone is disappointed because of rain. However, you must not always be disappointed. When you change the point of view, you can see the beautiful flower in this season. Do you know what it is? Yes, answer is "hydrangea"."Hydrangea" is "Azisai" in Japanese. Do you know why it is called "Azisai"? I checked it.

"Azisai" can be separated "azi" and "sai". "Azi" was "adu" in the past. That mean "gathering", especially gathering of small things. And then, "sai" means "indigo blue". Therefore, "azisai" mean that gathering of indigo blue flowers. Yes, "azisai" is consisted of many small blue flowers. It has many variety of colors, so it is sometimes called "Sichihenge(七変化)". Besides, in Nigata and Saga prefecture, it is called "sichimen-chou(turkey)" because turkeys change their color of skin to blue, purple, and red.

It is called "hydrangea" in English. It came from Greece. "Hydr-" means "water", and "angeion" means "vessel". Therefore, "hydrangea" express "vessel of water". The ancient people imaged water jar, I think.

Next, do you know why hydrangea has many variety of colors? It depends on the composition of soil. If the soil is acid, it bloom blue flowers. On the other hand, if the soil is alkaline, it bloom red flowers. Most of Japanese hydrangea have blue flowers, because Japanese nature soil is acid. European ones, called "western hydrangea", are red because of alkaline soil. However, we can make soil by using fertilizer, so we can see many type of hydrangea in one country. Therefor, the language of flower is whim in Japan. However, French language of flower is "a woman full of vigor" and "patient love". It is interesting, isn't it? Which color do you like the best? I like purple one the best!!

Finally, I will talk about history of hydrangea. Hydrangea was born in Japan, and it has grew up since Nara period. European hydrangea was Japan in origin. In edo period, Seabolt, who is a Dutch doctor, brought back it in his country. It is beginning of Western hydrangea. And then it was amended in the European country, there are many kinds of hydrangea now.

June has a lot of many rain, so people are likely to be disappointed. When you are demoralized, you should see hydrangea. It must be make you relaxed, and you can feel good point of rainy season.
[402 words]



Wednesday, June 18, 2008

"Clash" MR 1-03

In Japan, people feel there are no race problem. On the other hand, people feel there are race problem in America. However, it is true? Today, I will talk about the movie, "Clash". It is the movie about race discrimination.

There are many people in the movie. The police officers, a key seller, Iranian, Car thieves, TV directors, and so on. The people have no relationship, but the more accidents happened, the more connection people have. The thieves tried to steal TV director's car. The TV One of the thieves was killed by young White police man, and he have saved the TV directors before. Many people connect with happenings complexly. The happenings course by race problem and gun society.

I think what this movie want to say is we shouldn't judge the people only looks. How do you know the person is bad or good when you see him for the first time? Everyone is different from other people. This is only similarity among the people. Of course, you can't judge people by only looks. You should communicate with people because that is good way to know person. You can have many chances to make friends. You should not throw away this chance caused by discrimination. It is too silly idea, isn't it?

Actually there are little discrimination in Japan, but there are prejudice and stereotype in people's heart. People's point of view is contracted by prejudice and stereotype. There are many people who you can be friends. Everyone, one by one, should think about race problem more serious.

[266 words]

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Using computers

I am not good at using the comoputers. However I use it when I do my homework because I know it is so conbinience to do my reports. First, it is easy to wirte reports. If I make mistakes, I can chasnge the words easily. It is OK only to click and type. I don't have to use eraser. Second, I can get many information by using Internet. I can get information from all over the world. I mean I can read the newspaper in the other contries easily. Finally, I can communicate with many people not only Japanese, but also foregin people. I send e-mail easily.

However the computer have some bad points. First, it is often out of order. It is too complex and expensive to fix. And then, not every information in the Internet is ture. I have to judge what information I can believe. We need the ability that we can choice real information.

Actually, the computer is so advantage invention. However, is we use it worng way, it will happen serious problem. We have to learn many things about computers.

[187 words, total 14741 words]

Monday, June 16, 2008

Mysterious Fruit


My father lives in Thai land. I comes back once a month. He always bring something for me and my sister. It was flowers, chocolates, and so on, This time, he brought mysterious fruits, I don't know what name is this. It has many hair, and is read. Inside was white and looks like richi. It's taste was good! Do you know this fruit?? If you know, please tell me!!

[72 words, total 14554]

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Speech Contest

Today, I went to see the speech contest. Exchanged students talked about their topics in Gakusei-kaikan. Every one did so wonderful speech. I was impressed it because they talked about many things I am interested in. For example, good point of dialect, what is the life, experience of diet, and so on. It express their characteristic, I thought. All of them had good idea, and they could speak about it by their expression.

I know, it is not easy. I attended English speech contest last year, and I could learn how difficult to explain what I want to talk in the other language. I was really confused. However, exchanged student could talk clearly what they want to say. I was so surprised, and it made me enthusiastic. I want to talk what I want to say in English like them. Thereof, I will practice speaking harder in English lounge! Besides, I want to enjoy talking with them a lot!!

[160 words , total 14482 words]

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Lemon Pie


Today, I would not but any food at my university. However, I really hungry after class. I had a TOEFL seminar, so I went to bakery because "I can't fight when I am hungry". And then, I found fantastic bakery! It was a lemon pie. It was not new product, but I had never seen it. What was better, it had just baked!! Of course, I bought it. It was good smell, and taste was great. It was sour a little bit, but sweet. It cost one hundred thirty yen. It was not expensive. If you find it, you should check it!

And then, I went to TOEFL seminar. Today's lesson was reading section. I was not good at reading. I can't skin and scan well. I have to find the key words in the passage, but I have poor vocabulary. I mean I need more vocabulary, and to read faster. Time is limited, so I have to read fast and answer correctly. It is difficult, but I believe the result come with me when I practice hard. I will do my best.
[186 words, total: 14313 words]

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Writing Essay 1-05 ~In Order To be a Global Person~


Hi! I will talk about my learning languages history. We have ever learned many languages. Of course, we have learned our mother tongue, Japanese, and many other languages. Learning languages is difficult because they have each words, grammer, and so on. Besides, languages always change. Why do you study languages, and how do you study them? Today, I will talk about my case.

I am learning Japanese, English, and French now. First of all, I will talk about Japanese. I have learned it since of course when I was born. However, I didn't think I studied Japanese. I learned it naturaly. My mother tought me how to write and read letters, but I could speak and listen it by myself graduatly in the daily life. Since I had entered elementary school, I had to take the Japanese class. I read many stories, and learned how to write Kanji. Oh, I study it at Kumon! I read more stories than other children at that time. And then, in the junior high school, I study Japanese for entrance examinaton to high school. At that time, I started to learn old Japanese. It was more difficult than modan Japanese. In the high school, I contunued to study both of old Japanese and modan Japanese, and I learned how to write essay. It is also study for entrance examination. And then, now I syudy Japanese in order to teach to other contries people.

Next, I will talk about English. I have learned English for fourteen years. When I was in the pre-school, I went to English conversation school. I sung songs and played games. It just enjoyment. When I was an elementary school student, I studied also English at Kumon. I read and listened to English, and I learned grammar. I took third grade English skill examination till I graduated elementary school. When I was a junior high school student, I took English in the class. I took pre-second grade English skill examination. However, I had never been to the other countries. I have been to Australia for the first time in high school home stay program. I had not trained speaking, I couldn't speak English well, but I enjoyed the home stay. And then, I decided to study English more. I hoped I could talk with my host family more smoothly. Then, I entered this university, and I study English every day. Now, I often go to English lounge, and talk with exchanged students. I often learn about cultures from them. Besides, I study for TOEFL. It is difficult, but good training. I will take iBT test someday.

Next, I will talk about learning French. I started to study it last year. French is the most difficult language in my learning language history. It has man noun, woman noun, and neuter noun. It makes me confused. When I was a freshman, I studied French really hard in the class. I had two French classes. One was conversation, and the other was grammar class. French letter is alphabet, but how to read is different. I practiced to read again and again. I solved the assignments for many times. Now, I study French at Kumon. You know, I learn at languages at Kumon even now!! I couldn't take French class at school. However, I didn't forget French because I had studied really hard for a year. Therefore, I continue to study it.

Besides, I had studied Chinese for a year. It was so interesting because how to read was quite different from Japanese, but I could understand the meaning. And then, Chinese pronunciation sounds nice! I like to practice it. In the conversation class, I listened to Chinese and read the sentences . I often watched TV program for studying Chinese. It was so interesting. However, I stop studying Chinese now, because I couldn't learn it in my school, and I don't know where I should study it. However, I will study again by myself.

This is all of my learning languages history. I have studied four languages. However, It is not hardship for me. I am happy to learn languages because I can study not only languages but also cultures. All of my languages have different letters, pronunciations, structure, and so on. It is so interesting, isn't it? I will keep trying to study languages. I want to be a global person!!

[736 words]

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

My favorite movies

I will talk about my favorite movies today. I don't watch movies so often, but I like the movies that I have ever watched. Especially, "E.T." and "27 dresses" are my best movies. First, I will talk about "E.T."  I was an elementary school student when I watched the movie. However, I could understand what the movie wanted to say. It said friendship is so important in our life, didn't it? I thought I have to make good relationships with my friends. And then, I will talk about "27 dresses." I watched the movie last week. I recommend you, especially women. The movie was full with women's dreams. I really want to be like Jane, who is a heroine of this movie. This movie made me happy.

I like movies. My friends teach me what movie is interesting, so I will watch it when I have time.

[152 words, total: 14127 words]

Monday, June 9, 2008

Chibi-Gyara☆


Do you know "Chibi-gyara"?? It is a kind of poem. It always give me courage and power. The book was written by "Bon-boyague". I think he is a good writer! Therefore, I will introduce "Chibi-Gyara".


There are many animals in the book. For example, cats, penguins, monkeys, dogs, and so on. They are so cute. And then, there are some massages with animals. For example, "It is no problem even if you lose your way. Everyone lives in their life for the first time." My translation is not good, but it is really good message. It says that people are often confused in the life, but it is natural things. It is not only about you!! His massages makes me happy.


"Chibi-Gyara" was published part one to part seven. I always make relaxed by it. You can find it in the book store. I write on web adress. Please check it!!


http://www.bonboya-zyu.com/bonboya-zyu/index.html

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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Book Review1-13 ~Squirrel~

This time, I read "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin". You know, this is one of the "Peter Rabbit". However Peter didn't appear in this story. In this tale, hero was Nutkin!!

Nutkin was a little read squirrel. He had a brother, whose name is Twinkleberry. They lived in a wood with many cousins. They have to collect nuts in autumn. Then, they went to Owl island and ask for Old Mr. Brown to give permission. Most of squirrels ask so polite. On the other hand, Nutkin was so impertinent. His attention was so rude. However, Mr. Brown say nothing. Squirrels could gather so many nuts for a week. It was much enough to spend winter. However, last day, Mr. Brown annoyed with Nuikin, and caught him. He put Nutkin in the room. Nutkin run away hard but his tail broke in two. If you see Nutkin, his tail will be short!!!

This story teach us there are no good points impertinent person. If we are always conspicuous, the other people will replay to us. When I read this story, I think about the way to communicate with people.

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Saturday, June 7, 2008

MR ~27 dresses~


I watched "27 dresses" last week. I have not told about it yet, so I will introduse the movie. "27 dresses" . This movie's director is a woman whose name is Anne Fletcher. I think she is good director. She is understanding woman's feeling, so I could agree with this movie.

First, I tell you this story. The heroine was Jane. She liked marriage ceremony. Planning marriage celemony was her life. She felt happy when people looked like happy. However, she was always a bridesmate! She had attended to her friends marriage ceremony, 27 times!! She had 27 dresses ,that she weared in the ceremonies, in her clozet and speculated about her happiness. Of course, she also wanted to be happy. She dreamed to be happy with her boss, James. However, she couldn't say her feeling because James fell in love with Jane's sister, Tess. And then, she have to plan their marriage celemony. It is so terrible, isn't it?? However, she couldn't say "No"to anyone because she always worked steadily and responsibly for other people. One day, she met Kebin. He was a reporter and interested in Jane's life. Since then, many happneing was occured. How is it solved? And Could she be happy?? Please check it.

Next, I tell my opinions. This movie make me think about what happiness is. Jane worked too hard for her impotant person. She forgot to think about herself. It appeared woman's daily feeling, I think. This story is written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and directed by Anne Fletcher. They are both woman, so this movie can show real woman's bother. Maybe most of woman hanker to be like Jane. However, I learned happiness will not come. If we want to be happy, we have to behave by ourselves. Jane was played by Katherine Heigl. She got married actually. She was so happy now, so she can play Jane perfectly, I guess. I felt happy with Jane.

Finally, this movie is included some comedy. When you watch it, you can laugh, cry, and feel happy. I really recommend you this movie.

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http://movies.foxjapan.com/27dress/
http://www.27dressesthemovie.com/

New Bakery, I love !!

I ate lunch at bakery twice in this week. I found new bakeries. One was "Edamame-cheese" . It was cheap. Edamame went well with cheese, and it was soft so I could eat it smooth. The color was also good, white and green, Edamame's color. It looked like cool.
The other one is soooo nice!! It's "Ebichiri-pan". Have you already checked this one?? I found it today, and tried it. It was so delicious! It wasn't spicy, but I could sutisfy. It was thirty yen more expensive than 'Edamame-cheese", but you should try it. It was my favorite.

Nowadays, there are many new bakery, so I am so happy. You have to check it!!

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

English Lounge

Today, there are many people in the English lounge. There are a few people are there on Wednesday, so I was happy.

Today, we played a game. We separated five groups. At first, we had two blue coins and five red coins each groups. And then, there are many question cards, so one person read one of the question. We had to answered it by number. For example, when did "Thanks giving day" start? ( Answer is 1620) We had to guess it, and wrote it down. All group show the answer each other, and lined up. Next, we discussed which answer is nearest with partner, and bet the coins. When we were correct, we could get more coins. It was easy game, but we could enjoy it!

However, in fifth period, there were only two guests there. We just talked together about going abroad. It is my dream, so I heard about it from the person who will go abroad from this summer. I want to be like her. I will do my best.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Foreign Country

I have been to Australia when I was a high school student. I want to west side of Australia, Perth. Perth is big city, so I could enjoy shopping. However, Perth had good nature. There is beautiful sea, and people can swim in the sea even if it is winter. It is so amazing, isn't it? What is better, Australian was so kind and friendly. My host family was so good for me. They often talked with me, so I was so happy.

Next, I will go to Canada to study cultures. Canada is rich cultural country, so I will be able to see good point of many cultures. I heard about Canada from many people. Canada is beatiful especially in the fall. And then, Canadian is so friendly and kind. I hope to communicate with them in Canada. I really want to go to Canada. I will do my best in Canada.

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Monday, June 2, 2008

The rainy season

It will start the rainy season. I don't like it. It is humid, and troublesome to go to school. Train is crowded with people, and sometimes late. And then, I have to go to shool on my foot, so I always get wet. It makes me so sad.Then, today was rainy, and cold day. Some people wear half-sleeved clothes. It looks cold. However, yesterday was so hot. It is strange, isn't it??

However, we have to overcome this season, because the rainy season is important for crop. The crop couldn't grow uf well without rain. We can eat delicious food because of the rainy season. Therefore, I have to be motivated and overcome the rainy season.

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Sunday, June 1, 2008

I love "Sunameri" ☆

Do you know "Sunameri"?? It is a kind of dolphins. My favorite animal is Sunameri! I saw it for the first time when I was a elementary school student. I went to aquarium in Fukuoka with my family. And then I met Sunameri.

Sunameri lives in the sea of Japan, China, and so on. However there are a little Sunameri in the world. Sunameri has a round and smiley face. It is really cute!! It makes me so happy. They has big pectoral fin but no dorsal fin . That is the difference from the dolphins.

I love animals, especially that live in the sea. I mean I like penguin, seal, dugoon, and so on. However Sunameri is the best. I didn't know that I can see Sunameri in Amakusa. There are "Dolphin World" and we can see Sunameri there. I decide to go there in summer vacation. I have not seen them for a long time, so I really want to go to see the Sunameri.
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picture Toba aquarium