BR 2-08: Elephants

"Her mother shows  her all the things she can do it." (2009). p. 13

Elephants live not only Africa but also Asia. They have some difference for example, African elephants are bigger than Asian elephants. Some Asian elephants live in hot, wet rain forests, so they can swim and like it. But in Africa, the elephants can't swimming because it hasn't rained for months. They walk for hours and hours to find food and water. 

I like animals especially I like gorilla because they are strong but they are also very gentle. I like elephants too. I have ridden elephant once. I didn't remember clearly but I watched a picture which I ride it. I would like to go India someday and want to elephant again. I know they have kind heart, so I'm looking forward to ride and touch elephants!!

Davies Kate. Elephants. (2009). Usborne Publishing, England , London.

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My favorite place

My favorite place is in a car because it is my own space. I like there better than my room. Of course I like room too but in a car I can relax more. I made good space there. First I put flagrance which I like it. It calls angel hurt. I want you to try it because you will like it too.  Second I put some cute cushion in all seats. Third, I put trash box and a box of tissues. And the last is spin music. It is the most important I think. I prefer singing to listening. It is fun and good practice of karaoke. I like alone but drive with friend and family also like too. I like to talk very much, so I get involved in talking. But it mess up lost the way. So I need navigation application on iPhone or a person with much knowledge about road. Anyway I like in a car and driving!!

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My favorite flowers

I like flower but I don't know very well. My grandmother grows a lot of flowers in her garden. She takes care of those flowers every day, so it is so beautiful. I often take a picture those flowers with butterflies. I like all of flowers but especially I like sunflower because it is big, beautiful yellow, can make hamster's feed and oil, easy to draw! Sunflower is picturesque flower. Sunflower’s languages of flower are adoration, grand passion brightness and admirer. There are a lot of good mean but on the other hand there is bad meaning. It is fake gold coin. I don’t care that meaning, and I also like sunflower the best! I also like lily of the valley. This flower is big difference to sunflower but I like this smallness and a sense of honesty. Languages of flower are honesty, buck to happiness, return to happiness. I like it very much too! 

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News Quiz!!

1.    Which country that has raised the issue of women used as sex slaves by the wartime Japanese military at U.N?       

2.    What kind of disaster took aim at India?

3.    Who did set marathon record in Berlin?

4.    Who is Rangers starter Japanese pitchers that won Los Angeles Angels?

5.    Which part of China opened a new free trade zone?

6.    What was regulated scientific material that adopted a treaty in Kumamoto?

7.    What is OPCW’s official name?

  

8.    Why this organization was thrust into the spotlight in around the world?

9.    Who is Myanmar’s pro-democracy opposition leader?

10.  Who is a former soccer player that gave the Teenage of Courage award?

1.    Korea 　                         The Japan Times (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.2

2.    Cyclone phailin 　         The Japan Times (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.3

3.    Wilson Kipsang 　        The Japan News (Tuesday, October, 1, 2013) p.1

4.    Yu Darvish 　                 The Japan News (Tuesday, October, 1, 2013) p.16

5.    Shanghai 　                   The Japan News (Tuesday, October, 1, 2013) p.9

6.    Mercury　                       The Japan Times (Friday, October, 11, 2013) p.1

7.    Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

　　　　　　　　　　                 The Japan News (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.5

8.    The destruction of chemical weapons in Syria

The Japan News (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.5

9.    Aung San Suu Kyi　   The Japan News (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.6

10.  David Beckham　     The Japan News (Sunday, October, 13, 2013) p.6

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News Quiz!

I made this quiz in Reading class! Let's try!

1.    Who is a boxing player battled in South Korea?

2.    Where U.S. President Barack Obama may visit in April?

3.    Who is governor in Tokyo?

4.    Which isles change dramatically are taking place among the endangered species?

5.    What did them doing when landslide took place in Akita?

6.    Who are the three people which were awarded the top prize in the Best Team of the Year awards?

7.    What is Caroline Kennedy’s father’s name?

8.    Which country rejects security deal with America?

9.    What is Scotland blueprint?

10.  In the Tokyo motor show, what kind of car reflects?

1.    Koki Kameda       　　　　　　　         The Japan News(Thu, Nov, 21, 2013) p.20

2.    Japan              　　　　　　　               The Japan News (Fri, Nov, 22, 2013) p.1

3.    Naoki Inose         　　　　　　　          The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23, 2013) p.1

4.    Ogasawara isles     　　　　　　　     The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23,2013) p.1

5.    Reinforcement work  　　　　　　　   The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23,2013) p.2

6.    Christel Takigawa, Masato Mizuno and Mami Sato

                                                                  The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23,2013) p.2

7.    John F. Kennedy 　　　　　　　　　     The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23,2013) p.3

8.    Afghanistan  　　　　　　　　　　　       The Japan News (Sat, Nov, 23,2013) p.5

9.    Independence from U.K. 　　　　　　The Japan News (Mon, Nov, 25, 2013) p.5

10.  Small prototype models　 　　　　　The Japan News (Mon, Nov, 25, 2013) p.7

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Essay 2-03b: Learning with computers

Learning with computers is interesting. Student or adult  have a chance to touch computer a lot. These are classes, homework,  office jobs, and private things; for example send emails and write blogs. It was surprised things that even children sill five or six use computer without much surprise. It is requirement things that master the way to computer, and moreover we have to make a lot of documents or account records in the future. If we couldn't such things, we lost job or change the other one. So it is very important things and we need to acquire skill of computer. 

Student in this university use computer in Reading class, Writing class and American literature class. Some student doesn't like computer because there are hard time for them to catch up with classes and homework.  They might be confuse the way to use computer but there is no time to thinking! Just do it the teachers said. In Reading class, we watch news in the internet or use computer as a dictionary. It is very useful function and also we can do translation. In Writing class, we write blogs, book reviews, movie reviews, diary and essay. We were study English only on the paper when we were high school, so thanks to computer and easy typing we cold write more sentences. In American literature class, we learn about American or British writer.  Teacher use Power Point and explain us that brief. Then we watch movies, it is films based on the novel. It is good for us because that way is impress our brain.

Most people have own computer and use everyday. It is essentially item in modern life. Student or  member of society  bring buck assignments to do in their house.  Student would be under pursuit their homework or reports everyday. There is interesting homework in this university. It is English Central. English Central can practice all of skill in English. Every one can hear the famous speech like a President Obama and Reverend King. Their speech is interesting. They speak unusual story and many kind of problems. If you don't like story about government you could listen their story easily. English Central can practice not only listening but also speaking and typing. What a wonderful site it is! There are three steps to get a point. First, we need to listen to speaker, follow caption carefully and understand what they want to say. Second, we need to fill in the blank some words. Third, we have to speak follow to speaker. There are various speed and level, so we can choice. But high level one can get more high score! There are many movies in English Central, so if you like movies, you will enjoy studying more.

There are advantages learning with computers. If you bring buck your homework and finished it, you can share your assignments or reports with teacher at Google Drive or send mails, you don't need to go to school to hand in it. And there are Internet connection, so you can make new  friend on Facebook or Twitter. Almost people do it in cell phone, but if you lost your cell phone, you can use it in computers too. There are useful free music site. It is YouTube.  Many people use this site to enjoy watching entertainment or study dance. We can watch not only Japan, but also foreign country's post. 

There are disadvantages learning with computers too. These are physical problems. Too much use computer make you feel bad because it is possible to eyesight problems. And sitting chair which is not suit you will make you tired for your arms or shoulder or neck. It is big problem for not only office worker but also students. Sitting on chair in front of computer at long time make you But most dangerous thing is fall for a con when you use  net shopping. It is very useful but you need to attention.

People likes computer because there are a lot of attractive things. Game, net shopping, sending mails, and Skype. But we have to made a mistake the way to use computer. There are many dangerous things. If you use computer correctly, you can learn many things from computer and enjoy it!

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BR 2-07: King Midas and the Gold

"My son is a god," said the old man. (2008). p.8

There was a rich King man named Midas. He is very kind for everyone. One day , he help a old man and this old man's son was god!! God tells King that he can give you a wish. King loves gold, god give him that wish. All of things changed gold which king touched. Palace, food, even if people. 

 

 I learned about fortune is good things but too much effect bad things from this book. I really want to became rich but sometimes I think love it most important. I heard the reason why suicide is lack of love, not  corporate downsizing or borrowing. It you lapse into such a situation, you will be helped your friend or family if you have and there are love. So I want to think a great deal of relationship, and live interesting life!

Frith Alex. King Midas and the Gold. (2008). Usborne Publishing Ltd. England, London.

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BR 2-06: The Fish that Talked

"Now it's my turn to help you." (2008) p.22

Long time ago, in India, there was a young man and he live in jungle with animals. One day, a tiny fish swam into his hands and talked. " Help!" This fish seemed to be great target for other big fish. So a young man decided that he will help this fish. He cupped his hands and carried the fish home and put the fish into a jar  of water. The fish getting big, he couldn't have anymore. So he took the fish to the sea. The fish appreciate very much and said " Now it's turn to help you."  The fish changed the god and   effect rich and varied life to man and animals.

I could learn how important to kind for people or animal or things. This man helped a little fish and grow it. If I were there, I would grow fish but I would eat it. This story come from India, and tell people for a long time. And it is called The Mahabharata. It tells of god and men and war.  I want to read this original books someday. 

Dickins Rosie. The Fish that Talked. ( 2008). Usborne Publishing Ltd. England, London.

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BR 2-05: Monkeys

"These happy monkeys sing together." (2009) p.23

There are many kinds of monkeys in all over the world. For example,golden fur, red face, long noses, big, fluffy ears and blue face or bottoms. They live well adapted environment, so there are a lot of feathers. Some monkey sit in hot water to keep warm and some monkey houl when the moon comes out. It is very interesting!

I like  especially love gorilla. Monkey is cute as much as gorilla. They live with family, and help each other. I think monkey and human is resemble becasue both mankey and human express emotions by means of aspect or action. It is sing together or owl and so on. Is it cute? I want to know about monkey more!

Courtauld Sarah. Monkeys.(2009). Usborne Publishing Lrd, England

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BR 2-04: Monster Mistake

" A monster?" she said. " There is no such things." (2003) p.24

A family went on holiday. They went to Scotland. The cottage was by a lake and had a boat. Everyone spent very good time. Some of them go fishing and some of them painted a picture or read a book. Mother and one kid went to shopping. During this time, three persons who stayed home thought about surprise! This town originally there is a monster here. It is in water and appearance is like a dragon. So, they made dragon use tire, tie rope and floated on the water. It really looks like real one. They were surprised. And a lot of people came to this lake to see monster. It is a very big problems!

This story was very fun. The three persons who made a monster was just a joke but it became big things. I think there is monsters in this earth. They hide and like very silently because if they are found, they will famous quick and someone may catch monsters. It is very fun that thinking about unidentified mysterious animal. I want to see them someday. 

Hint Roderick, Brychta Alex. A Monster Mistake. (2003). Oxford University Press.

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BR 2-03: Spots!

"What a job!" said Dad. (2003) p.13

This story is about spots and it infect in the family. But only Dad didn't infect spots, so he looks after him wife and two kids. There are a lot of housework because of Mam became sick. Dad had to do all of works for them. For example, put the washing out, go sopping, clean some rooms and bathroom and so on. "What a job!" was Dad said, and he realized how busy person Mam is! 

It is interesting story for me. No matter happen family have to help each other. It is good things. I thought if I got a married and make new family, I want to make considerate family. I am getting exciting!! 

Hunt Roderick, Brychta Alex. Spots. (2003). Oxford University Press. 

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