My mother

I am going to introduce about my mother. Her name is Minako Maeda. Her birthday is January 30th. She is a really good motherfor us. She is vitality. Her smile make my family happy!! She played the horn when she was a high school student. She was in the brass band of Tmana girls high school. Her team was very strong in Kumamoto. She likes Arashi! I like Arashi too. So, I went to their concert with her and her friend. She likes Jun Matsumoto very much . My father, my older brother and I love her! We need her! She is good at cooking very much. I think her cooking is the best all of the world. She cooks my favorite dish. I like croquets, hamburgers with sauce, stew, youkan, cookies, cakes, fish boiled and seasoned that she makes. She can coook anything!! She is also good at sewing. I respect her. She works clerical work of Higo bank. Though she is tired, she works for us. Always, I thanks for her. 173/7620

ARASHI Live tour

Yesterday, I went to Arashi Live tour 2013 in Fukuoka with my mother. My mother and I like Arashi. Arashi is an idol group of Johnny's office. The members are Ohno Satoshi, Sakurai Sho, Aiba Masaki, Ninomiya Kazunari and Matsumoto Jun. I have gone to their tours for 4 times. Actually, if it was true, we couldn't go it because we couldn't take  tickets. They are very famous and popular so it's highly competitive. However, my mother's friends gave  two tickets because her friend  became unable to go the live tour. I heard it only a few days ago. We are so lucky!! I reserved the sheats of Shinkansen to Fukuoka soon. Finally, that day came! We lined up from the early morning to buy the goods. I wanted  pouch though I waited 2 hours... That aside, the tour title is "LOVE". "What is LOVE?", this is concept of the tour. They really try to delight their funs. I surprize their directions every time. Our sheats was far from stage, but I really enjoyed. I like all members but I like Ohno Satoshi the best. Usually, he is unassuming, but he is different when he dance or sing. His dance is so cool. The impetus for liking Arashi is him. When the concert, the funs danced or sang with Arashi. There is a song "FUNKY". The choreography was public by internet and the fun learned it. This is their first try. Yesterday is last day of this tour, so we danced two times in the end. And, Dec. 24 is a 31th birthday of Aiba Masaki, so there is birthday surprise from the members slightly early. We sand birthday song too. He looked like so happy. They are both close. I like the song "Rock Tonight" the best! I felt many "LOVE" from this concert. I go to their concert, and I come to like that more and more. I would like to go to next live tour. 333/7447

Geminis

Last week, I went to go to Aso with my friends because I heard that we can see Geminis in the day! We went to Daikanbou but we couldn't see stars because of cloudiness... We waited patiently for a short while. Then we could begin to see from a break in the clouds. And we could see some shooting star! It was so beautiful!! I was moved. I was car sickness and It was so cold in Aso, but I forgot the cold and gazed Geminis. It was a good memory for me. 93/7114

My favorite sport

I like playing sports! Basketball, running, soccer, etc. My favorite sport is badminton of all sports because I play it 6 years from when I was a junior high schoool and a high school student. We need staying power and speed for playng badminton. A pro badminton player's smash is about 300km/h. At first, I didn't think badminton is so hard sport. However, badminton is attractive sport! When I play the game, I should play alone, but my club member cheer me. So, I can play to the end. And, there are singles and doubles game. I like playing doubles because I can share the joy of winning with my pertner. To keep time with a pertner is difficult. for this reason, the joy is double. I think badminton is profound sport, so  I like badminton!I learned many things thanks to badminton. I could meet important friends. Now, I occationally play it with my friends. 159/7021

MR5 “Mrs. Doubtfire”

     This movie is an American comedy from 1993. Robin Williams is the hero as Miss. Doubtfire. He got an Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling because he disguised himself as an old woman, 60 years old. Daniel Hillard, the hero was an actor but he lost his job. Miranda, his wife, was an able designer, and she is swamped with her work and housework. She was disgusted with him, and they divorced. He was entitled to meet his children once a week. However, he loves his children dearly too. So he successfully impersonates a housekeeper of 60 years old, and he gets into his family.
     I was thrown into gales of laughter by this movie. And, I was surprised high skill of make-up. A man changes into an old woman perfectly. I would like to try like this make-up. I thought cosmetics are scary in a sense… And, I was very excited whether or not anyone in his family would notice that Miss. Doubtfire is Daniel. Daniel is veryunique and charming. My favorite scenes are when his true character came out or when he moved between the president of the company and his family in a restaurant. His love closely packed in this work. If he’s an average man, he can’t do this. He loves children too. So, he tried housework and to study cooking. He doesn’t regret the effort
for his family. His children also love him. They know that he is a really good father. Daniel he lost his work but he is steadfast in his faith and he always smiles in front of his children. Actually, Miranda also knows his good points. Daniel and Miranda couldn’t go back to the couple in the end but they surely have nice relationship after this. There are a lot of forms of love in this world. This movie is a comedy but it is not only funny. It is a heartwarming story. 332/6862

My favorite movie

My favorite movie is "Kisarzu cat's eye -world serious-". This movie was published in 2006. This is concluding episode of a "Kisarazu cat's eye" serious. It started from 2002 as TV drama. Two movies were published as sequel to the drama. The hero is Bussan. He had a cancer and his remaining day was half a year. Finally he died. This movie is a story of 3 years later from he died. Bambi, Master, Ani and Ucchi are his friends, they couldn’t say “Bye-bye” to him when he died. So, they regretted that. And, their friendship cracked a little. When that, he came back to Kisarazu as a ghost!

The start of that I knew this movie is that I like Sho Sakurai in the role of Bambi. This story is youthfulness comedy but I was impressed by their friendship. This movie sets me laughing and tells me importance of friends. Feelings of the boys don’t change though they were grown up. I envy the friends like them. 168/6530

MR4 RENT

     RENT is an American movie from 2005. This movie is a musical. Originally, Rent is performed publicly in Broadway before the movie. 6 people from the original cast are in the movie. This story is set in New York City of the 1990s. This story’s center is young people. They have dreams and some problems. Mark is a hero who aims to be

movie writer. Roger is his roommate. He was a member of popular rock band but was infected with AIDS. Collins and Angel are men but they fall in love. Mimi is addicted to heroin. She falls in love with Roger. Joanne and Maureen are love. They fight their illness, they run after their dreams, they know truth and they are growing. There is Japanese version too.
     It is very nice movie. There are many impressive scenes. In the opening scene there are young people singing. They look pleasant but content of the song about their rent. The“we can’t pay rent” song is interesting. That a lot of people sang all together is very powerful. And Roger and Joanne quarreled but they sided about Maureen (They love her) and danced a Tango together. Tom was held up by young man suddenly. I thought New York City is not safe. There are many scenes that look like fun but the serious problems of young people are also in the movie such as AIDS, drug and homelessness. I was surprised people in America understand about lesbians and gays from a long time ago. In Japan too, there are homosexuals and lesbians. However their marriage still isn’t allowed. So, I was surprised at the scene of the engagement party of Maureen and Joanne. Personally, I had a prejudice about it but I change my feelings to these things. The movie tells us love isn’t related to a distinction of sex. Especially, I was impressed by the love of Angel and Collins. They have AIDS, but they support each other, and advance. I like the song “Seasons of love” from the opening. It is easy to catch this movie’s message for everyone because it gets on the music. In this movie, young people are living today, now. I would like to cherish every encounter and time and live

like them. 353/6362

My favorite circle

My favorite circle is Asunarou. I belonged to this circle. I want to do something for people, so I entered this circle. Last month, I intired this circle finally. This is a volunteer circle in KGU. Last year, Asunarou is fourtieth anniversary in this year. We have a lot of volunteer activities. We go to homes once a month and   play Origami or games with mentally handicapped persons or elderlies as part of their rehabilitation. In this circle, I have many important friends. And, we help various festivals or events of the homes. I like the activities. I could meet many people and see many their smiles. Of course, volunteer activities were very important but playing with friends was important for me. We went to camp or play games. I never forget these memories. I got many important friends thanks to Asunarou. I thank my friends.  They make me smile at any time and they kind and cheerful. They have steady ideas. So, I respect and love them! I was really lucky to meet Asunarou. 178/6009

My favorite Kimono

I have a Kimono. It is my favorite Kimono. My parents bought it for my coming of age celebration in last year. It is red and white Kimono, and it is very cute! I chose it with my mother. I fell in love with the Kimono at first sight. We decided it at once! Kimono is very expensive, but it was cheap a little when I got. I was very lucky! I chose accessories and a hair ornament. It is rare for me, so I was very happy. Last month, I wore Kimono for the first time, and I had my picture taken for commemoration. I was very abashed because I was done many poses and put on heavy makeup... Usually I put on light, So I looked like another person, but I was very excited!! I put up a Japanese umbrella or sit properly, Japanese fashion. I had very fun in the day. 154/5831

My favorite elementary school memory

My favorite elementary school memory is when I was 12 years old. I was in a music club. Main activities in this club are musical performances. I liked music very much and I loved this club and my friends. We had 3 teachers, Ms. Araki and Ms. Koga and Ms. Satou. Ms. Araki was wonderful person, and we respected her. She teach us about many important things besides music. She was a wonderful conducter. We got a gold prize in musical performance contest in Kumamoto by the grace of her when I was 4th grade and 5th grade. The entire team is bent on getting the highest award next year. However, she was transferred before we became 6th grade. We cried, cried and cried. New teacher is Ms. Satou. She hadn't experience about conduct. We were very worry and I thought we can't get even gold prize. However we practiced hard every day. Ms.Koga helped us. And we got a gold prize! We couldn't get the highest award, we were very happy!! This memory is very important for me. 179/5677

My favorite season

My favorite season is summer because My birthday is August 8. The day is in summer! And we have a long summer vacation. We can go to the sea, camp, travel, summer festival, there are fireworks display etc. Summer is the season that we can try many things. So, I can be excited and be happy!! Summer is a good season that we can try many new things! I tried to go abroad a month in this summer. Summer is very hot, I don't like that. So, I like fall better than summer side of the temperature, but I can endure hot days. In japan, we have tools that we can spend comfortable in summer. They are furin and uchiwa. Do you know them? It is very nice tools. Furin's sound is very beautiful. Uchiwa can make us cool. It is so tasteful for Japanese. 145/5498

My favorite color

Pink is one of my favorite color! I have many pink things. For example, my cellphone cover, my makeup box and my wallet...etc. I bought these things before I knew that. Pink is cute, so I like pink. Actually, I disliked pink when I was child because I thought pink is girl's color!! I disliked things like a girl. For example, I didn't like skirt, Rika-chan doll and pink things. My mother wanted me to have skirt, but i like pants that be easy to move!! I loved things like boys, because I have an old brother. So, I love Pokemon and Kamen riders. I am not interesting fashion. As I grew older, I'm interesting fashion, and I like pink so much now. I like blue too. Blue is beautiful sky color. I like blue since the old days.  144/5353

BR6 The book store valentain

Cabweb walked over to Mr. Brown and Miss Button. She jumped onto a bookcase. She dropped a note in front of Mr. Brown. The mice dropped the other note. It fell right in front of Miss Button.Mr Brown and Miss Button picked up the notes. They both read them out loud: "Please have dinner with me tonight." (p40~42)

The story is very splended! I like love story such as this story very much.I think this love is a desteny! Mr Brown and Miss Button are very kind, so I think it is a well- mached couple! Cabweb and the mice are their Cupid of love! Valentine is a magic day to be in love! I want to be in love! I want to meet my desteny person... 125/5209

Maitland. B (2004), PUFFIN easy to read, level 2

Conclusion -Japanese Education and American Education-

There are many differences when it comes to education in Japan and America. I think, in Japan, children are not given enough opportunity to choose their own path. America struggles with trouble in school and view personality and ability as the most important thing. Japanese students aim too high and sometimes lose motivation, purpose and will. There are many things parents or teachers decide for children in Japan. I think Japan should be more aware of how their system runs. (80/5084)

Picture: Jackson and Soiya (My host family)

Japanese Education and American Education

     I will explain the differences between American and Japanese education. I wanted to research that this because I was surprised to discover that American students have more motivation to study compared to Japanese students. Also, I learned that American children study certain ways to go to school. In Japan, we must go to school from the age of 6 or 7. So, I decided to study the difference between education in America and Japan. American educations differ from each state, but I will talk about the general education system both America and Japan.

★In Japan
       Before Japanese children enter school for the first time, they are given the choice of entering a pre-school nursery or kindergarten. Nowadays, it is common for the majority of children to go to these pre-schools. In Japan, the compulsory number of years of education is nine. Japanese children enter Elementary school at 7 years old and Junior High school at 15 years old. Students under the age of 15 are prohibited from working. lasts for 6 years, while Junior High school lasts for 3 years. In Japan, the education system does not allow for skipping grades. They continue to each grade gradually and it is compulsory to take them all. The education curriculum for Japan is nationwide. During this period of education, tuition fees and textbooks are free, whereas reference books and exercise books need to be paid for. However, private school tuition fees are not free. Most parents decide whether to put their children in to public or private school before they enter Elementary or Junior High. However, private schools have entrance examinations. Therefore, young children study for these exams.

After finishing compluslory education, students are given the chance to go on to High school, but it costs money. In Japan, the percentage of students who go on to high school is about 97%, which is high considering. Both public and private schools require students to sit an entrance examination. The exam of every public High school is the same.

Entering University in Japan is free. The percentage of students who go on to university is about 52%. From this, you can see that just over half of all Japanese students enter University. There are two types of University, one is for 4 years and the other 2 years. Other choices include vocational colleges. The majority of students graduate from the college they enter. (Japanese school)

 

How do the Japanese view education?

Home tutoring is a method in which many Japanese children live up to the hopes of their parents. Japanese people view their life as a success if they enter high level universities. Parents take care of their children for a long time, and their children expect that. Because of this, many children do not become self-independent.

In school, teachers often scold students in order to motivate them. The teachers teach the same students on a regular basis. Most students feel distanced from their teachers. (MSCC)

 

★   In America
     Firstly, I will talk about kindergarten. It can be classified into different types; Day-care Center (6:00am~6:00pm, all day childcare), Pre-School (2 or 3 year olds), Pre- kindergarten (4 year olds) and Kindergarten (5 year olds). The majority of working mothers leave their children in a Day-care Center. Many Elementary schools establish a kindergarten in their area. (by Education) In America, compulsory education lasts for 13 years, from Elementary school to High school, plus a year in Kindergarten. Generally, elementary school lasts for 5 or 6 years, Junior high school lasts 2 or 3 years and high school lasts 4 years. (by Atlantalife.Info, the Ministry of Education) In America, the system is differs from each state or school. Some children enter school a year late if their language capabilities are lower than other students, or even if their growth is slower. Because each child has different needs, parents often look at learning alternatives to meet these needs. Even schools in the public education system provide choice for parents. Public education is free. Everyone, regardless of their ability, has the right to a quality education. 90% of students in America in high school go to public elementary and secondary schools. These schools have no tuition fees and instead use local and state taxes. Not everyone chooses a public school education for their child. There are private and charter schools and also home schooling.

Home schooling is when a child rec eives an education at home from their parents. The pros include allowing the child to study at any time and place and allow the teaching of any topic by anyone. The children that take Home schooling must administer tests to show that they are advancing at the same rate as their peers in public school. Requirements differ from state to state. In home schooling, parents do not have to about bullying. They can have a closer friendship through education and volunteer activities etc. (Jungle city.com)

Charter school is a new implementation from the 1990’s and is steadily increasing in popularity. Minnesota was the first state to establish a charter school. Charter schools are elementary or secondary schools which are managed by parents, teachers or regional organizations that might have original ideas. The pros include allowing children to learn in smaller classes, or giving a different alternative to those who do not find public school compatible. (About Charter School of America)

American high school is a part of America’s compulsory education. This is different from Japan. Secondary public schools do not require students to take entry examinations.  

College is also free. The number of years is also same as Japan. The percentage of students who go on to university is about 49%. When a student is applying for a job, companies look for what they have learnt at school. The purpose of school education is to bring up good citizens who contribute to society. Students do not necessarily graduate from the college that they entered, and it is not rare to see students transfer to another college. Americans see education as more important than where someone works.　(MSCC)

 

How do Americans view education?

Generally, American parents respect their childs own personality and abilities. Therefore, many children do not have a desk at home to study on, as many parents see school as the place their children should study, not at home. At home is where parents teach their children to become good members of the society.  

In school, the teacher will usually praise students in order to motivate them. Many students feel close to their teachers. (MNCC)


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MR-3 The Sixth Sense

In 1999, “The Sixth Sense” was shown to the public. This is an American horror movie. The hero is Walter Bruce Willis. By this movie was success, M. Night Shyamalan was recognized and he was become famous. This movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and Best supporting Actress.

      Malcolm was a very good doctor. He cared for the children who had troubles. He was commended as an honorary citizen. However one young man, Vincent came him. He was Malcolm’s patient 10 years ago. Vincent said Malcolm couldn’t help him, and he shot Malcolm and then killed himself. Malcolm knew that he failed. One year later, he saw a boy. His name is Cole. Cole looks like Vincent. He decided help Cole, he had a secret. Cole was worried by the secret, and he was called a monster by other people.

 

     I don’t like ghosts movies and grotesque movie. I don’t always watch horror. So. I didn’t want to watch this movie, but I changed my thinking about this work. At first, the music was strange but like ghosts didn’t appear for about an hour. I felt relieved. In the later half, ghosts appeared finally. They were grotesque figures. I took off my headphone instinctively. There were the scary scenes like this, but this movie wasn’t only horror. My heart had been caught in this story. I think this movie’s point is that ghosts don’t think they are ghosts. This work was made a complicated composition, and contrived it so the spectators don’t notice. When I understood this story’s truth, I had goosebumps. I was so surprised! I thought Anna was a cruel wife but this thinking changed. Anna was a great wife that had been in love with Malcolm all the time. I think Cole was the Savior for helping the dead people. So Malcolm was saved too. I don’t want to see ghosts, but I want to watch only this movie again. This work is moving and I can feel people’s warmth. (345/3902)

The animals I hate!

I looove animals so much, but I hate reptiles like snakes or geckos... Specially, I don't like snakes... When I was an elementary school student, a snake entered my ground father's house. There are always the geckos in his house, so I immune to them. However I saw snake the first time then. I remember that I cried loudly when I saw it. The snake was willtingFrom that time on, I really hate snake! I hate the long, narrow and feel like "kunekune". Just to remember that, I freeze my blood!
And, I hate cockroaches almost as much as snakes. Is it animal? I don't know but I hate it!!! The treat when they fry isreally scary. That is very gross. I think they are a persistent devil. I want them to disappear. This is my dearest wish. (141/3557)

My favorite clothings

My favorite clothings are a brown coat and circle's parka. I like it so much. I had been wanted it but it is very expensive for me. However, my ground mother gave for me as present of coming of age. I was so happy, and I thank her!! It feel smooth and warm. And, it is very cute form. I want to always wear while winter but my mother said me "You should wear it when you have important time. I want to wear it soon this year too!
The circle's parkas are uniformly with my friends. My friend, Airi thought the design. We wear it when there are volunteer activities. I like it but it's color fade out gradually. I retired the circke last time, so the chances to wear it but I always treasure it.  (140/3416)

BR5 The Runaway Pancake

"I'm sorry," said the pig. "I can't hear you. You'll have to come closer." The pancake jumped over the fence and into the pen. "I SAID, THE FOX, THE GOAT," the pancake began. But before he could shout any more, the pig snapped him up and swallowed him...


This story is very interesting! The pancake can speake, run and have wills. If pancakes run away, I was surprised!! I think the people and animals are funny! They didn't be surprised and run after.
The pig is clever. I learned I must not believe easily, because I may be eat such as the pancake... (101/3276)

Mackinnon, Mairi. 2006. "The Runaway Pancake" : USBORN FIRST READING

My favorite junior high school memory

My favorite junior high school memory is passing Daini high school entrance examination. The memory when I saw bulletin board is unforgettable memory. To tell the truth, I thought the result of the entrance examination was failure. There are two reasons. First, My result of sham examination is "C" and I didn't finish the answers in time when I took the exam. So, I got really depressed... In the day of successful candidates, I didn't want to see my friends. So, I went to Daini high school behind time, but then I found my identification number! I was very surprised! I couldn't believe it. After that, I called my family and my teacher of a cram school soon. And, I went to my junior high school to tell my teacher in charge. Everyone was pleased! I was very happy. I didn't forget that delight. I have the certificate of passing even now. (156/3175)

MR2 To Kill a Mockingbird

“To kill a Mockingbird” is an American movie. It was made by Robert Mulligan in 1962. This movie was nominated for Palme D’or of the 16th Cannes Film Festival and got the Gary Cooper award. This movie is about the problems of human rights or discrimination. Gregory Peck played Atticus Finch. He is a lawyer and was asked about a legal case where Tom (Black person) is accused of raping Mayella (White person). Atticus defended Tom, but he was censured by people in town. The people said why do you help black person?  Tom was innocent. Mayella told a lie because she wanted to eliminate the fact that she seduces a black person, Tom. Atticus revealed the truth, but the jury decided that he was guilty. After that, Tom ran away and he was killed.

In this movie, the children are key persons. This is written not only from the point of view of adult but also children. Children are pure, so they saw their parents and they grow. They are mischievous but they have tidy idea for their own ideas. They have tender heart. Adults should tell their children right thing. Also, I think this movie’s ending is wrong. Why did Tom have to die? We must not make false charge. I think there are many wrong things like what happened in this movie in the world. This movie tells us that discrimination is foul play. This movie’s hero, Atticus is clever, has a strong will and tells his children right things. I respected him. If their parents say abuse to black persons, children say it too. This movie is an old story, but I think discrimination won’t go away from the world yet. In the end, the man helped Atticus’s children was first thought to be a dangerous person. However he was just shy. People can’t help make a judgment by appearances. I think that it is issue for us. I hope it will come the days that everyone lives fortunately someday. (334/3014)

BR2-4 Storm Castle

Wilf was still on the other side. The gap was getting wider and wider.
"Come on, Wilf!" called Biff. "You can do it. Run as fast as you can and jump. We'll grab you."
Wilf ran and jumped. "Hooray! He's made it," shouted Kipper.

This story is the magic key serious. The key is very strange. This time, The children of the story was taken the world in game. I like the children because they are very kind, friendly and brave! They always help each other in their pinches. That is good point of the story. I learned the importance of my friends. I want to be a kindness person like them.  (109/2685)

Hunt,Rodelick : "Storm castle" Oxford reading tree: stage9

My favorite drink

My favorite drinks are the whole dairy goods, milk, Yakult, Calpis and drink yogurt etc...When I buy Calpis, my friends usually say "I think you choose Calpis absolutely! You really like it." I cannot choose them. I drink milk when it is dinner every night, this is my habit from I was a child. I tell my friends, they are usually surprised. My mother said, I had a lot of likes and dislikes so she give me milk for my health. It is the origin that I like the whole dairy goods. They are very healthy. My family like them, so maybe the comsumption of milk is so much. Be careful drinking too much because you will have a stomach ache. (121/2576)

Nice to meet you ☺

Yesterday, I had a test at Fukuoka, but I failed...so, I was feeling down. When I was back home, I heard  the sound "KARAKARA......". What is the sound? I think so, I saw Tatami room and I looked a small creature. "Hamster!? Why!?" I was surprised and asked my mom. She said, "It is pretty, isn't it? I had decided to have hamster." I was so happy! The hamster is a boy. He is very much like "Hamunosuke" I had before. my mom named him "Coro", but I'd like to be named other name...  He is so cute, but we can't touch him about a week because he isn't acclimatized my house. I hope him to live long live. (121/2455)

BR2-3: The Story of Trains

Slowly but surely, the engine pulled the wagons along the rails. (p.9) This story is the history of train development. At first, the people took a carriage or merchants used barges and sent their goods by canals. However They are very dangerous or very slowly.The people need a fast, cheap and safe travel.　At such a time, English blacksmith invented engine. After that, engineers develop it!

I like train's travel because I can enjoy views comfortably. Recently, I can't take on train but I took on Shinkansen some times. It is very convenient. I think that men of old were very wise, Now, technology developed because there are requisite tool. However the men of old didn't have high skill, so I think they are wonderful. (125/2334)

 Bingham, Jane. 2004. The story of trains ; USBORN YOUNG READING

a joint report meeting

Yesterday, I had  a joint report meeting of internships. I had two internships in last summer. I went to a district legal affairs bureau and  Mainichi newspaper company.  In this meeting, there are 350 people of 7 universities. We were divided into some groups and we talks about our internships. I was very nervous because we are first meetings. However,  the members in my group were very kind and there is Sena, my friend, in this group. So, I was relieved. Everyone has good ideas for job hunting. The presentations of representative in each university were very nice. They spoke promptly and clearly. In the first, I thought "We have 3 hours? It is too long..." but It is very short time. I would like to talk with other people more. We are rival at the job hunting but we are companion. I hope that everyone find work that suits their taste. I wont to find work early... I feel depressed when I think about my future... (172/2209)

MR1: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” is the first work in the ”Indiana Jones series”. The series is an action movie. Four works were put on view to the public on the movie so far. The hero is Indiana Jones, an arch eologist. Harrison Ford performed him. Indy is not only an archeologist but also a treasure hunter. He looked for the “Ark” while fighting battles with Nazi Germany. Also Marion is a heroine, their love described in this story.

These movies are very famous works but I had not ever watched them. This movie’s Harrison Ford is very young and cool. Of course, Indy of the role is cool but I think Indy has some stupid parts. For example, he doesn’t like snakes or he was beaten by muscular man. However, he used his brains and overcame the crisis. He just does it when he has to do it! I like it in this movie. There is a comedy constituent in this movie. There is the scene that Arnold Erst Toht scalded his hand. I made me feel like laughing, so it is one of the scenes I like. And, Marion Ravenwood, the heroine was beautiful and brave. The dialogue between her and Indy is very interesting. After all, the action scenes are really thrilling! The famous theme music that was flickering with those scenes excited me! The scene that Indy took a truck that had the “Ark” in the book is thrilling but I think when the people were defeated looked painful. I was surprised at the last scene. I didn’t think the enemies were dead by Ark’s curse in the end. This scene is scary and because their faces melted… I am relieved “Ark” didn’t pass into Nazi Germany, but I didn’t know meaning about the last scene well. How the “Ark” worked out in the end. I worried about this last scene.　(319/2037)

My favorite vacation memory

One of my favorite vacation memories is Taiwan trip in last spring vacation! I visited there with my friends, Maako, Hatsune and Mizuki. We are very good friends from high school age. We took part in a runnning through Taiwan tour. We went to Kyuhun, Chusei commemoration holl, churetsushi and Sun moon lake etc... Kyuhun is model of "Sen to chihiro no Kamikakushi. I drink oolong tea at Ameocha. It is said that is a model of Yuba-ba's hause. I was surprised about many things! Graves are very big and colerful. And There are many street stalls. The smell was so bad... I was surprised that meat of snake was sold. I think the chenging of the guard at churetsushi is very cool. I had fun time in the trip! I want to other places! (137/1718)

My favorite book

My favorite books are "Nousatsu junkie" and "Aoharaido" and These book are Manga. I had many Manga! I like girl's manga because it was fluttered my heart. Thiese story is school student's love. "Nousatsu junkie" is fashion model's story. A boy, Umi pretend to be a girl as model. It was very exciting. In Aoharaido, Futaba is the heroin, she is a positive girl. The love story began that she meet Kou again. She and he loves each other but they don't be conveyed the feelings. They have many programs. For example, their relations developped into a love triangle. I can't love in the real world but I can have dreams in the Manga world. lol I read the book to the six volume. I want to read a continuation early. (136/1581)

Sakisaka, Io (2011), "Aoharaido" : Syueisya

BR2 -2: Alice In Wonderland

""But I told you, I don't want to meet strange anmals."
"Oh, you can't help that, said the cat. "We're all strange here. I'm strange. You're strange." "

Alice In Wonderland is in serious one of Penguin Readers Level 2. This book is made from chapter 1~10. This story's heroin is a girl, Alice. She came across one white rabitte that it took watch from its jacket. She forrow it, fell down and down  the hole and lost her way and wondered into the "Wonderland".  In the holl, the strange things was happen. For example, she became big size or small size, stupid party,. And she met a lot of strange animals. They can speak, swim, Dodo had Human's hands, Big caterpillar wasn't friendly, smilling Cheshir Cat... Some of them isn't animal. The Queen is very fearful. After she experienced many happenings, she wake up in real...

This strange story is known as parodies too. Everyone love this story. I had watched it of disney movie. I like it!  Alice had a long dream. If it happen real, It very interesting!
However I don't think want to go to "Wonderland" because I am timid. I read story like this only. (204/1445)

Carrol, Lewis. (2000). Alice in wonderland. Harlow: Peason Education.

My favorite animal

My favorite animal is hamster! I love animals, and I love dogs the best. However I can't have dog. My apartment don't allow dogs or cats. I really want to have animal. So I had a hamster when I was 9 years old for the first time. I named her "Purin". She was  Djungarian Hamster. This kind is very small in the hamsters. I loved her. Hamster's life span is very short, about 3 years, so we have to love them if we have hamsters. They love sunflower seeds. When they eat it, it is so cute! I had had hamsters three times until now. Second generation is "Hana". Third generation is "Hamunosuke". Hamunosuke was Golden Hamster. He dead last May. They were very cute. I looove them now! This photo is Hamunosuke!(136/1241)

BR2-1 : Babe Pig in the city

""This is the city. Nobody wins in the city. And nobody helps anybody. Understand?" Babe went sadly to his room at the top of the hotel and looked at all the lights across the city."

"BABE  Pig in the city" is in serious one of Penguin Readers. This book is made from Chapter 1~7. This is a story of a very clever little pig. His name is Babe. He is a sheep pig. he can lead sheep in the farm like sheep dogs. One day, His human, Farmer Hoggett was seriously hart when he worked. So, he can't work, and Bank collect a bill. Then Mrs Hogget strengthen her determination to go work in the city with Babe. However they encounter many difficulties on the way.  They lose sight by mischief of human in the city.

I like animals appear in this story. They are so cute or playful. For example, "drug finder" dog tell a lie "Babe has drug" for he get a reward...The animals in the hotel is ill natured... In this story, Animals was described as if rial human. They have hearts. the hearts are warm or cold...  I think Babe is blave. He jumped into the river or helped a bad bull terrior that him run after or him and other animals was catched by policemen. His action change animal's heart. The hero is Babe but I think you should pay attention to Ferdinand. He is duck and a Babe's good friend. He follow babe by flying from Hoggett's farm because he was anxious about Babe! I respect him... lol. I love these characters. How nice if animals talk!   I want to talk with animals... (282/1105)

Miller,　George. (1999). Babe pig in the city. Harlow : Pearson Education.

My favorite TV show

My favorite TV show is "Arashi no Syukudaikun". This TV show had finished but we can look it at Youtube. I love this because Arashi appeared. This TV show's time was the middle of the night so it was freedom and loose. Arashi is very interesting. In this program,  Arashi, Ogura Tomoaki and a guest play the game or introduce food the guest want to eat. The games were Aiba-kun's or audiences' idea. For example, a gesture game while skip rope, talking they get into many role (Ninja, Sumoutori,Samurai etc...), Aiba Sugoroku or strange athletic meet and so on...  When Arashi put on stocking on the head, They are usually "Ikemen" but they are strange man then. They are very interesting and cute. That is their charm point! (132/823)

My grandmother

Last Sunday, my grandmother came to my home. She is 80 years old. but she is very cheerful! My grandmother was teacher many years ago, so she strict a little about money. However she is very kind. She said me to buy something for me because I arrive at womanhood last month. It is very rare! So, I went to shopping with my grandmother and my mother. I get a coat yesterday. It is expensive a little for me. I was so happy!! (83/691 words)

Vacation 5

Special thing in this summer vacation was working internship. I could see real place of work and felt atmosphere. Working people were very cool and serious. To tell the truth, I wanted to go to other company, but there are many reqest of other people, so I went to a district legalaffairs bureau and a news company. However it was good experiences for me. Next special thing is last summer vacation as circle member. We did some volunteer actibities during summer vacation. Especially there are many festival relation. In the haunted house, I play the part of ghost. I was enjoy!   (101/608 words)

Vacation 4

Bad points  about smmer Vacation is  fall and so on into disorder moning time or bed time. The holiday continue, I am staying up late. And I have many spare time when I have no idea. Good points is seeing many friends that went to far off town. My friends lives in Fukuoka came back to Kumamoto for a 2 weeks. She and I talks 3 hours. And, My brother came back from Chiba When Bon holidays for 1 week. He works and is so busy. I am very happy because my mother cook luxurious but healthy dish when he come back home. ( 103/507 words)

Vacation 3

I study travel businesshandlingmanagement for a certifying examination during summer vacation. I took the chair and I study hard now. My teacher is Mr. Hinokuma. he is very kind. He held on repair lessons for us. It is very dufficult learning a thing by heart. I must memorize the name of sightseeing noted places each country. It's very hard. The provisions questions are many complex questions. I am cheart by the questions sometimes. I write and read texts solely, and I remember it now. The exam will be in october. Do my best! I won't regret it after wards.  (101/404 words)

Vacation 2

i will take 9 classes next term, Writing 4, TOEIC mersures, how to interpretation, cultural anthropology, seminar of Ms. Yoneoka, Japanese and society 2, economics 2, Japanese teaching methods and English history. The teacher of TOEIC mersure is chenge, so I am exciting. In seminer, I must finish writing the report. My report is about education in Swiss. I am bubbling excanges with new international students! I want to make new friends.  In Japanese teaching method, I practice teaching Japanese in this school. In spring term, I imitation classes.I am very nervous, but I'll stick it out. I wont not to be late... (105/303 words)

The Last Day of The Year

I spent with my family in the last day of the year. My grandmother live in Tamana. So, she came to my house, and she stayed 3 days. I cleaned my room in the morning. In the night, we ate Sushi, Sashimi of Kanpachi and Tai-Shabu. Kanpachi and Tai is fish. My father fish its. They were very delicious!! I like them! And, I watched TV. It's program that singers of Japan sing. 13/01/07 ( 73/198 words)

Vacation 1

I work in two companys as a intern. First, I went to Kumamoto District Legal Affairs Bureau for four days. The national public servents work in there. I experienced a map mersurement, making a map, registration, office work and lectures of the district legal affairs bureau.I lerned their work is near exsistenceto us and they faces the Japanese nation as a state closely. They were very kind. Our charge, Mr.Takeshita is gentle. Second, I went to Mainichi news company for two days. I am interested in the reporters. They are very open hearted, but everyone is bright and very cool when they work. I went to see the municipal assembly and the police station of Kumamoto prefecture. I lern how to write composition. (125/125 words)

The Mighty Little Lion Hunter

Everyone in the village shouted, "Look at the mighty little lion hunter!"

 The Mighty Little Lion Hunter is a book in the We Both Read series. It's a level 1 book. This book is  split between pages for teacher and parents and pages for child. Pages for teacher and parents are written detail, but pages for child are written concisely. The most interesting scene is Kibu used food to gather companions that help him. Kibu wanted to lion hunter because his brothers made light of him. Kibu's companions help him, so Kibu could become the mighty little lion hunter. 100

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