Photos of various kinds of vending machines

Some signs you see as you drive a car or ride a bus

Party!!

We are Summer Study Abroad members. Today, we enjoyed drinking and eating, and talk a lot about Minnesota and host family. I can't wait! Also I could became friends with senior. It was so fun! I want to enjoy American life in Minnesota!!

BR 1-15: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

"This is the life for me," he said. (2007, p.47)

There was once a little brown country mouse. His name is Pipin. In spring, He lay in the grass and listened to the birds sing. In summer, he nibbled on wild strawberries. One day, his cousin, Toby comes to stay. Pipin entertains and prepares the bed and dinner, but it wasn't suit Toby. They went to Toby's house. It was very rich and every day they eat delicious food. But there is a cat. Cat wanted to catch them and eat. Pipin doesn't like such a life. He decided go back home soon and he noticed "This is the life for me."

Some people live in country. On the other hand some people live in city. I like country because there are great nature, wild animal, delicious water and worm people. Recently, people want to live town because there are very comfortable transport and place. But I want to stay country side forever.

Davidson Susanna. (2007). The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. London: Usborn Publishing Ltd.

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BR 1-14: The Three Little Pigs

"Watch out for the big Bad wolf," called Mother Pig. (2007, p. 7)

There were three little pigs and they lived with their mother in a pretty little house. But the little pigs grew too big! The three little pig have to build their own house. Pinky Pig built a straw house. He worked very fast. Percy Pig built a sticks house. It was better than straw. Poppy Pig is built a bricks house. She worked hard and it was very heavy.At last, the brick house was finished.

This story is very famous. You will know the next occurrence. I liked this story when I was young. I was always read this book by my younger brother. This is my memorial book.

Sims Lesley. (2007). The Three Little Pigs. London: Usbone Publishing Ltd.

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BR 1-13: The Sun and the Wind

"I'm strong," said the sun.
"I'm stronger," said the wind. (2007,p.8)

This story appear sun and wind. They compete which is more stronger. The wind can take man's coat off but it is too cold and he hiding. The sun can make people happy but if it keeps so long, people want to wind. Eventually the sun win.

The sun and the wind are very important for us and animal. The sun grow grain and makes people cheer. The wind dry the laundry and it also became electability. The power of natural is very awesome.

Sim Lesley. (2007). The Sun and the Wind. London: Usborn Publishing Ltd.

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BR 1-12: Chicken Licken

"The sky is falling! " cried Chicken Licken. (2007, p.21)

 Chicken Licken was scared of everything. One day, Chicken Licken went to the woods. Suddenly a tiny acorn dropped from the tree and hit Chiken Licken's head. He thoufht it was sky! Then he tells all of birds and every one scared it. Chikens thourht we have to tell to the King! But Chikens met Fox and they found the sky isn't falling. It causes an acirn! Chikens was angry  for Chicken Licken and they chased him all the way home.

This story was very funny for me. Chiken Licken doesn't have confidence, so he scared everything! I don't have confidence too. So I know his feeling. I want Chicken Licken to have confidence and became big bird!

Sims Lesley. (2007). Chiken Licken. London: Usbone Publishing Ltd.

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BR 1-11: Mike's Lucy Day

"Lucy you!" (2000, p.15)

Mike is assistant of Bill. They are van driver. Mike fell in love Jennifer, she always in the shop and she is so beautiful. Eventually Mike is going to the cinema with her on Friday. But that day, Mike and Bill run into a traffic jam. They aren't moving. No cars or buses in the street are moving. Mike will meet Jennifer at 8.00. but Mike runs into house at 7.30. Mike wears new trousers and a shirt. He runs to bus stop. But he noticed that he doesn't have money. He forgot money in his trousers! He runs to his house but his key is in his old trousers too!! He can't open the door. He climbs up the drainpipe. Then he caucth he police because he looks like thief. Mike finally could go Jennifer but she wasn't in there. Mike apologized Jennifer everyday. She allowed Mike and they became a good couple!!

I think life can not afford to as I thought. Mike makes a lot of mistake and angry Jennifer. Mike really loves her, so she allowed him. The real love go down. I want to find destined soul mate. To be accurate I want to meet destined soul mate like Mike!!
Dunkling Leslied. (2000). Mike's Lucy Day. Pearson Education, 2000.

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BR 1-10: Clever Rabbit and the Lion

"You're small and weak," said Lion.  "You can't stop me." (2007, p.6)

Once upon a time, in a great big jungle lived a great big lion. He had great big paws and very sharp claws. He was going to eat animals all up. Animals were afraid of lion. But only a clever Rabbit has a plan to defeat lion. Clever Rabbit led Lion to the deep, wide river. And Clever Rabbit cheated him, and Rabbit was able to drop into the river him. Lion called and said," Help! Save me!" But Clever Rabbit said "We're small and weak." They succeed revenge!

This story is very short but I could read it very fun! Clever Rabbit is really excellent! Lion has a great power but he doesn't have cleverness. On the other hand, Clever Rabbit has cleverness but he doesn't have power. Eventually cleverness wins and makes people happy!! I think Lion has too much desire, so he was given punishment. I must also be careful.

Sims Lesley. (2007). Clever Rabbit and the Lion. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd

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I and /or my friends / family eating desserts

BR 1-09: Henry and Mudge: The first book

"They ate breakfast at the same time; the ate supper at the same time." (1990, p.36)

Henry and Mudge are best friends and love each other. Henry doesn't have a brother or a sister, so Mudge is only friend that he can play with. Mudge likes to smell him. They always stay with, and they help each other.

I have two pets. I have never experienced such life which live without pets. My life always stays with pets. But pet can't live as long as humans, so we must part with my lovely pets. I couldn't stand my pet's death. I always regret why I couldn't take care of my pets more kindly and dearly. Pet is very important for my life and my family. There are many houses which have dog or cat. I often see neighbors go for a walk with their pets. It's good for not only pet but also the owner's health. Pet is loved all over the world. This book remember me the grief when a pet died. Please read it and take care of your pet more kindly.

Rylant Cynthia. (1990). Henry and Mudge. New York: Aladdin Paperback,1990

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Typing Homework15: Vacation Plans

I am going to Minnesota in this summer! I really looking forward to go and want to various experience. I home-stay American host family for a month. That family consist a married couple and two young children. I like to play with children, so I can't wait! In this summer program, we will visit a lot of place. I want to go lake and shopping mole. My host family and I exchange e-mail. They seem to very kind! Because of they and I have some same hobbies, so we will spend fun time each other! I am thinking about souvenir. I wish I could wonderful trips!

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Typing Homework14: About blogging

I had never write a blog on PC until I became second year. I remember it was very flesh. And I like writing! I want to enhance the content of my page, so I posted many picture. And I am going to Minnesota, so I had to post many kind of pictures, for example family, my house, friend, vending machine and Japanese toilet and bathroom. It was difficult for me to explain well. I watched my friend’s blog to learn the way to writing. Class member's blog is very interesting. I could know their life and favorite things. I want to keep on writing even as an adult.

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Typing Homework13: Abou my family

My family has seven members. Parents, grandparents, an older sister, a younger brother and me. There are many pets in my house. For example a turtle, birds, corps, gold fish and so on. My grandfather almost takes care of them every day. My father is independent interior designer and my mother is a nurse. My older sister is in Kumamoto Gakuen university and she is look for job now. My younger brother is high school student and good at soccer. He wants to be soccer player in the future. My grandmother was a nurse too! She is very kind and makes me dinner. My grandfather makes rice every year for family. It is very delicious and sometimes I help him. That is very hard work, so I really appreciate him and respect him.

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Typing Homework12: The day I hate

I don't like Monday because My tension does not rise. I don't know why I did so, but I dislike that day. Sunday and Saturday is the happiest time for me and I like the moment that class end up on Friday. I usually have part-time job on Saturday and I go to Nishigoushi ground to watch rugby. My friend Yui and I am manager of Kumamoto Gakuen university rugby football club. By the way house is far from Kumamoto Gakuen University. It takes about an hour. This time is very bore and I almost sleep in the train. I have to change the train to go university. So I don’t want to go school by train and Monday is the worst day for me.

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