Final Test!!

Essay prep. was started for mind-mapping every time. To write that is most important because we will write essay more easily. Then we should have wide images, and write anything. Mind- mapping decide whether we can make good essay or bad essay. After we make mind-mapping, we can start writing.

We wrote some essays in this semester. First we wote letter fo hosts. It was excitied essay for me becasue I had paln to go the United States and homestay. Actually I use this essay for write my host. Second we wrote about university life. It was good oppotunity to rethink about our university. And to read other students essay, I could know what they were thinking. Third we wrote about language learning. Students who this class like English everyone maybe, so I think it was good topic. Forth we wrote  about favorite place. I wote my favorite, so when I was told my teacher about the way to writing essay, it was difficult to correct the content as essay. But it was good practice to write graduation essay. Last, we wrote about learning with comouters. We have more chance to touch computers, so I could write this essay easy. We are learning with computer every day and practice typing, the way to writing, the way to use computer, use English Central and practice pronounceation, sent mails and watch Youtube. Learning computer is nessesary for us and we might be use computers in the future, so It was good topic too.

Writing instruntion about Portfolios was difficult for me because I didn’t know what should I write but there were good instructions. It were semior’s blogs. I was helped and I really apriciate to them. We wrote many essays, book reviews, free- writing, and dairy, so counting word was interesting. I was suffer from 15000 words but I think that was good experience and that exoerience is useful in our future.

Book review was sometimes interesting but sometimes made me tired. I chose very tiny book because I couldn’t read fast. I was intesested in Japanese tale in English, so I like Peach Boy. The difficult things about book review were write about my opinion. I often read easy book, so sometimes I didn’t have any idea about book. I know that was bad things because I didn’t think anything during reading that book. It was my bad point. Bibliographies was a little tired for me. I didn’t know why I should write like that.

Comment on other student’s blog was fun because they write interest dairy and there were some medias. But reading essay on other student’s blog was hard and difficult to  think about question, reflection, suggestion. Think abput praise was easy because there were  many good point friend’s essay and I could find that. And I could friend’s oppinion, so comment each other was very good to improve to writing skill and changes our opinions.

Shopping!!

We went to shopping last year with my friends. We planned to watch movie but we change plans because there was no movie we wanted. So we went shopping. We walk all of shopping mall, so very tired. I bought some clothes and pierce. And we ate syabusyabu. It was so deliciou!! I want to go again!

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Break

We went to Risa's house and to break. We bought lunch box and ate at Kotatsu. I think kotatsu is most fascinating furniture because if I sit in kotatsu once, I can't drop out of there. It was very very cold day, so we fell like melt. We talked a lot of things and watched TV. It was so fun. It is most interesting time for me to spend with my friends. I would like to go there again!! Thank you Risa!   

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DAREDEVIL

I watched this movie yesterday. My boss like to watch movies, so I can teach interest movies. I like MARVEL's movie, love story and drama. This movie's story was sometimes hurt my heart because daredevil have emotional damage. Him family was killed by dad man. He revenge such bad man. He couldn't see when he was young. It was accident. Although he is blind, but he have special power. It was very exciting movie. Check it out! 

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Last Song

I found a good movie. It is Last Song. This movie appeared Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus. I love these actor and actress. Do you know Miley Cyrus? She is a famous singer in the United States. She is one of my favorite singer and her songs make me strong! They met this movie and became real couple. I thought they are best couple! But they seems to divorce last year. I like the scene that sing two of them in the car. It was so cool and she absolutely great singer!  I want you to watch this movie. I really recommend the most!! 

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My favorite attraction

I often went to green land with my father and brother when I was young. But they can’t dire roller coaster, so I always ride alone. I love roller coaster. My favorite roller coaster in green land is Nioo. This is the most horrible coaster in this amusement park. First, the reason why this roller coaster is so scary, there is no floor. If we wear sandal, we have to take off these sandal because it is possibly to fly away your footwear. Second, we may don’t know upside down or where I am. We turn again and again and again, so many people pale. Third, there is many sway in this coaster, so it occur headache. I think ridding this coaster constantly is not possible, but some crazy people like this way. I have thought this roller coaster is the best because I haven’t gone other amusement parks. When I went to the United States, I was surprised that size and quality. All of attractions were cool and scared!! I was so excited!! I hope Japan make such amusement park in each prefecture. 

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My favorite ice cream flavors

My favorite ice cream flavors are green tea and strawberry. I like green tea the best because it makes me happy. I like green tea taste when I was young. My uncle said, “there are no bad person who love green tea taste.” I believe this word for a long time, and I don’t know it is true. My family love green tea taste without my grandmother. Although she drinks green tea every day, she hates green tea taste. She doesn't like ice cream or cake of green tea. I can’t understand. I would like to know everyone in all over the world how delicious green tea taste is! I want to recommend other country’s people.

I also like strawberry flavor. I work at ice cream shop. There are many kinds of strawberry flavor. For example, strawberry cheese cake, berry berry strawberry, banana and strawberry, love potion thirty-one and so on. The most popular strawberry flavor is strawberry cheese cake. You can feel just as eat real strawberry cheese cake when you eat it. I love it too! Strawberry ice cream is strongest smell other than ice cream, so it makes me hungry while I work there. Anyway why don’t you go ice cream shop with me?

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Garbage Disposal in Kumamoto and Minnesota

In this summer, I went to Minnesota, and I research the problems about garbage. 

1.      Introduction

Environmental problems are very important to us and becoming more serious all over the world. There are a lot of problems for example global warming, air pollution, acid rain and deforestation and so on. These are big problems and we don’t know how to act to improve this issue. So, we have to start with little things, like garbage disposal. This per will discuss how to take out garbage and the differences in the rules in Kumamoto and Minnesota. It will also think about the future of garbage, disposal and recycling in order to stop global warming. I researched this paper using Arden Hills, Minnesota, official site and Kumamoto official sites. Trash can be separated into domestic waste and factory waste. Kumamoto produces about 560000 tons waste of every year. This figure has decreased in just the past decades. In per capita terms, this is 836 grams. On the other hand, in the Twin cities metropolitan area, they produce about 6 pounds of waste per person each day.

 

2.      The difference of rules

             There are many rules in Kumamoto in regards to taking out garbage. We have to decide garbage into seven categories based on that behavior. These are combustible waste, paper, recyclable waste, landfill waste, plastic bottle, sorted garbage and large refuse.

First, combustible waste contains kitchen garbage, scrap paper, and leather. We take out this garbage in my area on Mondays and Thursdays. Recyclable garbage like glass, bicycles, used batteries and empty cans are taken out on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Paper like magazines, cardboard and advertising catalogs can be taken out on Wednesdays. To take out these kinds of garbage, we have to buy plastic bags which are used only for this kind of garbage. Usually, the biggest one costs 35 yen. To throw away bulk trash like furniture, refrigerators, and TVs, you should apply ahead of time.

When we dispose trash, we have to follow the rules that the city decides in Japan. But in Minnesota, the Government and city don’t personally regulate the trash. Instead of this, there are six private licensed garbage haulers in Arden Hills. If you want to dispose of garbage, you need to contact the garbage haulers directly for more information or to set up a contract. And there is a way to dispose of it yourself. In Arden Hills encourages back yard composting of kitchen and yard waste.

3.      Waste Management

Japan is said to use garbage incinerators because there is no space to bury garbage. Incineration average is 72 % and there are 1490 centers in Japan. It is a very high percentage when compared to the rest of the world. Japanese people used to burn their own garbage in schools and houses but because of the problem of dioxin, incineration in school was banned in 1997 and also incineration in houses in 2004. If you burn garbage or leaves in your home, you will get fined up to charged ten million yen or a maximum of five years in prison. Although there are such strict rules, house incineration seems to have not decreased.  On the other hand, America only uses incineration for 10 % of waste and there are only 168 centers (Kankyou monndai, 2010-2013).

4.      About recycle

Reducing waste, reusing items, and recycling are three important steps anyone can take to minimize waste and protect our environment. In Arden Hills, you can use Eureka Recycling Service. (Zero-Waste Events (2012) Eureka Recycling) It is able to recycle more items, producing close to zero-waste. Also, Arden Hills encourages back yard composting of kitchen scraps and yard waste.

In Kumamoto there are two recycling centers. And every day the products change into other things through some processes. For example, waste can change aluminum can by pudding raw material. Metal changes are brought about by dissolving to get rid of impure substances and changing it into the new metal. These recycled metals are for products like.

5.      Clean-up days

There are clean-up days in both Arden Hills and Kumamoto. Refuse and electronics drop-offs are available for a reduced cost to Arden Hills residents twice a year during the Community Clean Up Day events. The spring clean-up day is held on a Saturday in May and fall clean-up day is held on first Saturday of October. (Community Clean Up day (2013) Arden Hills, Minnesota)

Also there are Clean-up days in Kumamoto, too. They are held twice a year, on a summer Sunday and a fall Sunday. On these days, people get together and clean the area around their houses and schools. This includes getting rid of weeds, accumulating garbage and cleaning the community center. People do it about half of the day, so it is a very hard job. Each area does such things in order to not dirty their city and area. It is a very important job to keep cleaning and for people’s communication.

6.      Conclusion

Cleaning is very important for people and society because a dirty city, for example a place that is deluged with graffiti, encourage crime and misbehavior in young people. Moreover, clean cities are very silent and stable, so people can live there in ease. Separating garbage is necessary but the most important thing we have to do is not increase garbage per person. We should take care to decrease our garbage every day to help our children and descendent. Thinking about is essential for our future.

7.      Bibliography

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (n.d.) Ramsey County. Retrieved Dec. 13,2013 fromhttp://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/rt/Reduce_Reuse_Recycle.htm

Gomi ga Saisei sareru made [from garbage to recycling, in Japanese] (n.d.) Kumamoto City Recycle Center retrieved Dec. 13, 2013 fromhttp://www.recycle110.com/recycle.htm

Zero-Waste Events (2012) Eureka Recycling. Retrieved Dec. 13, 2013 fromhttp://www.makedirtnotwaste.org/zero-waste-events

Gaikoku to Nihonnno hikaku [comparing foreign country and Japan] (n.d.) Our future. Retrieved Dec. 13, 2013 fromhttp://homepage2.nifty.com/kike/gai-kimari/kimari1.html

Kankyou monndai [environmental problems] (2010-2013) Ecological Engineering Creative Organization Co., Ltd. Retrieved Dec.13,2013 fromhttp://ecocreative.jp/environment/article03.html

Gomi syusyu karenda [calendar of collection garbage] (n.d.) Kumamoto City. Retrieved Dec.13,2013 fromhttp://www.city.kumamoto.kumamoto.jp/kankyo/gomi/bunbetsu25.html

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BR 2-18: Princess Polly and the Pony

"For one day each week, I'd like not to be a princess," said Polly. (2007). p.44

There was a princess called Polly. She is in trouble, and always got her parents mad. She is also ban to galloping on ponies because she became dirty by mud. But Princess Polly didn't like such rule because it is too boring! One day, Princess Polly found a poster. It was about Pony Game. It was said" If you want to join it, you should dressing up." Polly thought if I dressing up, nobody notice me. The pony game day came. Princess Polly thought I can't win because My parents mustn't see me. But the pony in first place slipped in mud... and second place couldn't stop in time.... and the pony in third place crashed into them. Princess Polly was won! And she had to remove costumes. The crowd gasped and they cried. Her parents surprised and angry but they ask he wish because it is her first prize. Her wish was not to be a princess one day each week. Her parents allowed and they live happy forever.

I think princess is very hard job because she is always watched, so she can't strange things. She have to always smiling, and good manor. It is boring for me, but princess can eat gorgeous food, wearing beautiful clothes. If I could, I'd like to became princess once.

Davidson Susanna. Princess Polly an the Pony. (2007). Usborne first reading. England, London. 

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BR 2-17: Androcles and the Lion

"Please will you free Marco and the lion?" (2008) p.45

There was a poor man and his called Androcles. He was very poor but kind. Androcoles worked for a man who named Brutus. He live in bug house and he made his slaves. One day Androcles decided to run away. He climbed through a window and he ran into the forest. And he found an enormous lion. This lion couldn't move because he gripped the thorn. Androcles helped lion. These man and lion became a friend. One day Androcles was caught by soldier. But he and his friend were helped by lion. 

Androcles are so kind, so he can live I think. I hope I want to strike a sympathetic chord with animals. Animals have emotion or heart, so in the future there are some invention that we can talk with animal. I am looking forward to do such things. 

Punter Russell. Androcles and the Lion. (2008). Usborne first reading. England, London.

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BR 2-16: The Dragon Painter

"I can't paint their eyes," said Chang. "Dragons are magical creatures...if I paint their eyes, they will come to life." (2006)

There was famous painter in China. His name is Chang. Everyone loved Chang's picture, and people came from all over China to see them. He is good at animal picture the best of all. His butterflies and birds really seems alive. One day, the Emperor of China heard about them. So he ask Chang to paint pictures. He drew four dragons but he never drew dragon's eyes. The reason is if Chang draw eyes on dragon, dragon were come to live! But the Emperor didn't assent, and have Chang drew these eyes. Then a bolt of lightning split open the temple roof and dragon yawned and flied. 

I surprised that Chang's ability but why he know about dragon's the way to come live? There are some people who have some kinds of ability, and these ability are sometimes make people happy but also make people unhappy. We should obey pro, and we don't have to have an an itchy palm. 

Dickins Rosie. The Dragon Painter.(2006). Usborne first reading. England, London.

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BR 2-15: The Chilly Little Penguin

"Now I can enjoy this ice cream," he said. (2008). p.25

There was a little penguin called Perry. Perry and his family lived at South Pole and it was always cold there. One day, Perry found a box and Perry see that, he said he want to warm. The family didn't know reason but they  taught the way to warm. First, grandpa said "try skating," so Perry went to the frozen lake, and skated up and down..and round and round. But Perry couldn't warm up. Second, grandma said" try swimming," so Perry dived into the water. He swam up and down...and round and round. But Perry couldn't warm up again. Last, Perry's sister Pippi said" try sliding," so Perry went tot the top of the hill. He slid all the way down...and around and around. Finally Perry could warm up!! Now he can eat ice cream!!

I like this story because Perry is so cute and his family also cute too. I know the feel that no matter how cold, I want to eat ice cream!! I am not good at skating, but now I want to do it or want to see penguin!!

Punter Russell. The Chilly Little Penguin. (2008). Usborne First Reading. England, London.

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KGU NEWS: AKB480 members

Do you know AKB48? It is girls idol group and from Akibahara in Tokyo.They grow national idol. The member was only eleven for the first time, but now 480 members!! said Yashushi Akibahara. He is a famous producer and he can make most of AKB songs, and he also offer other idols songs. They changed name because members increase too much!! It's called AKB480. We can't take our eye's from the success of this group in the future.

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KGU NEWS: Dokodemo Door is Developping

Do you know Dokodemo door? It is one of tool of Draemon. Doraemon is the most famous Japanese character. He has a magical pocket and he can take out many kinds of tool to help Nobitakun. Takekoputer and Dokodemo door are famous and often use tools. Takekoputer was developed last year and we can use it or buy it to fly in the sky. Finally, Dokodemo door was developed yesterday by Japanese medium-sized and small companies. 

Reporter: How long did you develop this Dokodemo door?
Boss: We spent long long time....uh...bout twenty years. 
Reporter: Wow!! You spent twenty years!? You have developed this Dokodemo door while working in the company, right?
Boss: Yes, of course. It was my life.
Reporter: Oh, we are proud of you. We hope your job work well.
Boss: Thank you.

This product is far from practical use, but someday we also will able to use easily.

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KGU NEWS: iPhone 25s

iPhone 25s was sale yesterday in Japan. Many people who can't wait to use it. Lined the sidewalk in front of of shops. It's about fifty-thousand- yen and there are lots of lots of functions in this iPhone. For example, you can take 3D picture or record 3D movie. Then, we can watch these picture or movie without glasses. Isn't it exciting? We can become like a movie direction. Next, new iPhone is long, so you can operate two pictures. For example, it is possible to create a text mail while watching a movie. And you can use about one billion application for free. The new iPhone is 25 centimeter but it is only ten grams. You can't put in your pocket but it is very light. The color are red, pink, blue, gold, silver, black, yellow, orange, purple and green. You can chose one. 

A1: Do you use iPhone now?

A2: Yes, O use iPhone 23s and color is black.Variation of color has increased, right?

A1: Yes! Apple company increased five colors. Will you buy new one?

A2: No, I'm satisfied with this iPhone23s. iPhone 25s is so high quality, so I don't know whether I can use this new product perfectly.

A1: Oh, you can do it!  Let's talk about next story.

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KGU NEWS: North Korea is rapid economic growth

Next, we talk about North Korea. You know, North Korea is rapid economic growth now. Many high buildings were built, people's living standard changed. Most of people were farmer before but now some of them work at factory or shops. And product made in North Korea increase recently. The diplomacy problem was improved, exchange student also increase between Japan and North Korea. Thanks for this rapid economic growth, young people in Japan are interested in North Korea. I asked a Japanese student and a North Korea student. 

A: Hi! Where are you from?
Japanese student: I'm from Japan. I'm courage student.
A: How do you think about North Korea?
Japanese student: uh...I heard North Korea was closed country before but now is change. I'm very interested in North Korea.
A: Oh, I see. What's your interest?
Japanese student: I want to know culture and history of authoritarianism.
A: I see. Good luck on your study! Thank you!
Japanese student: You're welcome.

A:Hi! Where are you from?
N. Korean student: Hi. I'm from North Korea.
A: How do you think about Japan?
N. Korean student: Japan is the country where I want to go there most. 
A: Why do you think so?
N.Korean student: Because Japan is close from North Korea and we should get along with each other. And I think Japan is safety and clean country. I would like to study Japanese and in the future, I want to work Japan!
A: Oh, really? I'm happy to hear that! I'm waiting for you. Good luck. Thank you!!
N.Korean student: You're welcome!

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KGU NEWS: Mt. Aso Erupted

Mt. Aso erupted yesterday morning. It was five AM and a lot of people are surprised because it happened for the first time in a decade. Volcano activity still has continued, so residents is required to evacuate. This is expected to be in the historically eruption. Let's check the damage situation. Saki is in local. Saki~!

Saki: Hi! I am Saki and I will report situation. It's sunny but yesterday was heavy cloud because of ash. Temperature has also dropped, severe situation has continued. Let's ask the Aso's resident.

Saki: How do you feel when the volcano erupted?

Resident: I was very scared.

Saki: Did you hear the explosion?

Resident: Yes, I did. I woke up to hear the sound. It was low sound.  

Saki: Oh, do you want to go home?

Resident: Yes, of course.

Saki: I wish activity is stop and you live in your house quietly. Thank you so much.

Resident: You're welcome.

Saki: People seems to have some problems and anxiety. That's it.

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KGU NEWS: Buried Treasure from KGU

Yesterday buried treasure were found from KGU. It was thought about two hundreds years ago, and these treasure were equivalent ten billion yen, said police. The treasure contain gold, jewels, cash, import from abroad and so on. We don't know this treasure's owner, so judgement is in progress. 

A1: Who did you find this buried treasure?

A2: I heard it was KGU student.

A1: Oh, really? 

A2: Yes. I interviewed this student.

A2: Hi, My name is Nana. I'm announcer in KGU news. What's your name?

Student: Hi, My name is Rena.

A2: Oh, I see. What's your major?

Student: I am majoring in English.

A2: So I heard you found the buried treasure in KGU. Is it true?

Student: Yes

A2: Where did you find?

Student: I found it in ground. I am a player of long jump, so I was plowing the soil. Then, I saw something shining. So I keep digging for an hour, there were lots of buried treasure!!

A2: Wow!! How did you feel when you find these treasure?

Student: I couldn't believe it! I was reported to the police right now.

A2: Oh, don't you think take it home?

Student: No, it was too much, so I was scared.

A2: I see. Thank you Rena. 

Student: You're welcome.  

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KGU NEWS: Peaceful World

We tell you happiest news in the world. War has been removed for ten years from this earth. Wherever you go, you couldn't see war situation! What a happy thing! Human repeated war again and again, and countless people killed by war. Our vocation is tell such tragic history to next generation and never repeat. We can't expect when war is occur, so government around the world decided to watch for every nation and people. Some people disagree this way but woman and children agree this way. The reason some people disagree this decision is they hate to watch under the government.

Announcer 1: What do you think about this way?

Announcer 2: I think peaceful world is the most wonderful things for people and animals. War                            was vanish because we practice this way, so we didn't make a mistake. We need                        to keep doing! 

Announcer 1: I think so, too!

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KGU NEWS: Lack of Gasoline

We made KGU news in speaking class. It was twenty minutes and it was very hard for me. But I 

knew how difficult to make news, so I would like to watch TV more carefully.

Lack of gasoline is serious problem in all over the world. Oil exporter are Saudi Arabia, Russia, America, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Qatar. Most of these countries are suffered about depletion of oil. So engineers who come around the world gathered and held global conference in Japan in last year. Now, most of car running by electricity or solar panel, so this problem is a little solved. But a new problem has occurred. The countries which export oil or gasoline like Saudi Arabia or Iran became poor country because they don't have product or materials which export other countries. Problem never vanish but we need to think about solution.

Announcer 1: Nana, What kind of car do you have?

Announcer 2: I have solar type.

Announcer 1: Oh, me too! But we have some problems on rainy day, don't you?

Announcer 2: Yes, we have save energy in the case of rain day!

Announcer 2: We hope that technology is more evolve! 

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2014!!

I have some problems on myself. These are I am not good at clean up in my room. I am always said " you should clean up your room now!!" from my grand parents. My mother not good at clean up too, so she doesn't note me. I know my room is not clean, so I strive always my room cleanly. Next, I didn't do my homework deadline is not forced. It is bad things because I can't plan to anything. And finally I didn't like myself. I made lots of mistakes, so I want to spent 2014 with confidence!!!

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BR 2-014: The Ant and the Grasshopper

"Winter will come," says Ant. "And you will be hungry." (2008). p.10

There were Ant and Grasshopper. Ant works well during summer to save food but Grasshopper never work. He like to play and does only that. On the other hand, Ant think about future, and alarm Grasshopper. And winter come, Ant is happy but Grasshopper is cold. Ant invite Grasshopper in his house, they spent happy winter. 

This Ant is so kind because lazy Grasshopper help and give food during winter. If I were Ant, I couldn't so that. I want to become like a Ant because I am Grasshopper now. I want to live in look beyond.

Daynes Katie. (2008). The Ant and the Grasshopper. Usborne first reading. England, London.

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BR 2-013: The Peach Boy

"Promise you'll never attack anyone again," said Peach Boy. (2009) p.46

There were old man and old woman. They lived by a river. One upon a time, she found the biggest peach in the river. It was enormous!! She fished out the peach and took it home. Then he started to cut it open....suddenly, the peach split in two and there was a little boy! He became their son and named Peach Boy. He grew up quickly and he was the strongest, fastest boy in the village. One day, the people in the village were very upset because giant ogres came and took all their jewels. Peach Boy decide to go to Ogre Island to get the, back! On the way to Island, Peach Boy made a companion of a dog, a monkey and a pheasant. And then, finally they went to Ogre Island. You will also know the next deployment.

I have known this story since I was child. This is the most famous story in Japan I think. I like this story because I could know how important help each other and compassion to people. If I could have baby, I want to read not only this story but also another one. 

Frith Alex. (2009). The Peach Boy. Usborne beginning. England, London.

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New Year's visit to a shrine!

I went to shrine with my friends. There were many people to pay for healthy, pass exam and so on. I payed about usually life. I want to spent usually day with my friends and family. The fortune said that I will have excellent luck! I think a lot of thing are coming this year!! Look at about love. It is very interesting. It said you should choice heart rather than appearance!! 

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Alumni association

January 4, there was alumni association. It was high school's and a lot of students and teachers came and had good time. I met best friend and basketball's teammate. We talked about class, club, and love. It was so fun!! I really like high school because people were good and we had same aim which was enter university, so I could concentrate study. The teacher was kind and very interesting. I remember many kinds of memories. All of them was brilliantly. If I could, I want to back high school and do it again!

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My favorite character

This is my favorite character. I met him when I did homework. His name is Genie. I really like him but I don't now the reason. I think this character looks like Matsuko DX or Akihiro Miwa. Don't you think so??

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Aso!

We went to Aso to eat chicken. This chicken is very famous because it is delicious. We often go to Aso by car. This time my friend driving car and sang many kinds of songs. It was very fun time and spent wonderful time. It spent an hour but bored at all. We went Rakudayama. We went to there last year, so we will go there next time too! It was so good! I want you to go there. Then we went to Daikanbou. It was very cold but there were some people who made a parachute down. I was really jealous!! Then we went to Aso form land to see illumination. It was so beautiful but next time I want to go there with boyfriend!

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The Things I learned in 2013

I learned about the US. I went to there in July to August in 2013. It was second time to go there, so I didn't so nervous but I didn't know I could get along good with my host family. Actually I didn't need to such worry. There were complaint at all. Everything work out well. I learned how wonderful country US is. People who become committed to me were kind, friendly and funny. Most of Japanese people are shy, so I was so happy and every time I had very fun and interest time! 

I was revalidated that I like English and other country and I have to  deep study about history, habit, food, culture and personality. I couldn't talk a lot because I was lack of vocabulary and speaking skill. I felt frustrated when I couldn't tell my opinions. I dissemble embarrassment by smiling many time. I was afraid of come into disfavor with my host family, but they never say such words or attitudes. I really appreciate to my host family, so I will go there again! 

This summer program was good memory and I could learned a lot of things but at the same time I thought Japan is the most safety and cleanly country. The good example is credit card and tissue I think. I used credit card all time when I go shopping, It was very useful but I come near to over budget! There was no tissue in their house. There were situation that I wanted to  use tissue!! 

Go to abroad and see world is necessary for me because I'm really interested in international things. I learned the way to go US, the way to make passport, the way to communication in other country! This year, I experienced unusually things. Heartbreak, new part time jobs, car accident, go abroad, all of episodes are good memories. 2013 was great!!

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We are in the Library!

We are in  the library now. I am busy my homework and reports but to do homework and writing reports with my friend is very interesting. We share many information, talk a lot, complete step by step. I am up against the rope assignments. For example, book review, write blogs and preparation on tests. I skipped many classes because I was often overslept. I heard one class cost sixty dollars. I really think I'm sorry my parents, so I will do my best all of tests. We will have fun spring vacation if we do our best on test and finish assignments!!

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BR 2-12: China

"100 years ago most people in China were poor, starving and unhappy with the emperor. In 1949, the Chinese Communist Party led by Mao Zedong, took control of the country. " (2008). p.16

China is one of the biggest countries in the world and more people live there than in any other country. This country have very long history. For example, emperors,buildings, arts, culture, food, words, Buddhism and wild animals. First, I knew that yellow rebes show that he is important and ordinary people did not wear yellow. I was surprised. Socond, there is the Great Wall of China. It built 2,000 years ago to stop armies from north invading Cnina!! I think we should go there and walk!! Third, there are beautiful art and words in China. It is painting or use brush. Japanese use Cninese character, so I feel close to China. Last, there are Chinese food. It is most famous all over the world because there are many chinese restaurant in many places. I like chinese food too. It is a little oily but so delicious. I will go chinese restaurant next week with my friend.

I like China very much when I attent international class. I really want to go China now. I plan to go see the Great Wall of China, eat chinese food, goTiananmen Square, eat chinese food, go shopping, go zoo and see panda!! I don't know where are there so I enjoy make plan and save money. It is so exciting, isn't it?

Pratt, Leonie. (2008). China. Usborne Biginning.England, London. 

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BR 2-11: The Baobab Tree

"No one has heard the Baobab tree say another word." (2009). p.22

This story is about talking tree. It called Baobab it means say bay-oh-bab. This tree talk a lot, always make a fuss. For example, "its too hot, I'm cold, I'm thirsty, why can't I be taller? " and so on.(p.9) So The gods got cross and they grabbed the Baobab tree and turned it upside down. His head was in the ground and he never talk.

I haven't see this real tree but I have wanted to watch this someday because this tree feel something special. when I read this book, I think good story to explain baobab's appearance. It looks really upside down!! I like wild world so I want to know truth that shadowy tree!!

Stowell, Louie.(2009). The Baobab Tree. Usborne First Reading. England, London.

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BR 2-10: The Genie in the Bottle

"I'm hungry," he growled. "I'm going to EAT you!" (2009). p.14

This story is about genie but he is little stupid because although he could issue from bottle for a long time, he back there himself. And it was in attempt to blow. That genie was so big and bad, so he has been in that bottle for a long time. What did he does? Maybe he eat all kinds of creatures I think.

I think this fisherman is nice because he gave a reaction in a calm manner. He never bottled that genie, but he use brain, he back genie in the bottle. If I were in there, I would become panicky and I will eat. I have heard to pinch change chance. I will do this is my motto!!

Rosie Dickins. (2009). The Genie in the Bottle. Usborne First Reading. England, London

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BR 2-09: DINOSAURS.

"Tyrannosaurus was one of the biggest, most terrifying dinosaurs. It could have eaten you in one mouthful." (2003). p.16

There were many kinds of dinosaurs but suddenly they died out. Many scientist think that a big space rock crashed into earth, the crash made the ground tremble and crack, huge fire started, dust filled the air so that it was too dark and cold for dinosaurs. (p.24)

There are a lit of movies and document TV program about dinosaurs. I like to watch such TV programs so I often do that. I want to know about dinosaurs more because there are many things that didn't know at all for people. I like Tyrannosaurus the best because I think Tyrannosaurus was powerful and there were no dinosaurs that they could win. I know it is hard to live in the law of the jungle but I am very interested in wild world. Tentatively I want to go safari park with my friend!

Turnbull Stephanie. (2003). Dinosaurs. Us borne Publishing, England, London.

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