Word count

Typing speed homework: (1569 words)
Book reviews: (2051 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1118 words)
Essays: (259 words)
Diary: (4929 words)
My podcast: (240 words)

All: (10166 words)

Anything

     I have a funny family. There are four people in my family. My father is a public employee. He is good at bowling. My mother was a part-time worker. She quited job these days. She is the shortest in my family. My brother is 17 years old. He practices golf every day. He took piano lessons before. He is good at math. We live in Akitsumachi nearby rice fields. I like my family and home.

     When I have free time, I enjoy reading. I also like to listen to music. Another thing I enjoy is going to the movies. I like to go shopping, and I like to talk on the phone. I enjoy singing at karaoke, but I have no money. As you can see, I like something to spend some money on.

     I do several things to try to stay healthy. First of all, I don't smoke cigarettes. Second, I don't drink alcohol too much. Third, I eat vegetables. I also exercise. Next, I get enough of sleep. I also keep early hours. Next, I don't eat sweets and snack too much. I don't depend on an air-conditioner. I also brush my teeth. Final, I sometimes take an optimistic view.

     During the week, my days are very monotonous. I wake up at 7:00 a.m. every morning. I get dressed and put on makeup. I eat breakfast at 7:30. I go to school by moped at 8:15. I take a bathe at 21:00. I usually go to bed at 0:00. As you can see, my days are very monotonous.

     Here is a way to fall asleep. First of all, take a hot bath. After you get out of the bath, you dry yourself thoroughly with a towel. Keep your feet warm. Relax and do your favorite things. Drink a cup of hot milk or soup. Finally, go to bed and turn off a light.

     American students should have to learn a second language. First of all, most American people only speak English. Also, they can't take good communications in foreign languages. For example, they are not able to understand other languages without gestures and English. I'm certain that they speak an international language. However, I think they need to be international people in the true sense of the word.

     I believe that there are several ways to learn English. First, people should learn words by heart. Second, people should buy "Speed Learning". Third, people should talk with many foreigner. After that, people should study abroad. Finally, people should use English in their daily life. As you can see, there are several ways to learn English.

     I think cell phone has had the biggest impact on society. Because it responds to the change of the times, it is the nearest to myself, and it is very convenient. Many people in Japan have and use it. However, we should be careful that we aren't implicated in a lot of net crimes.
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Summer festival

     I went to a summer festival in my hometown. This festival is very small. The place there is tennis court is festival area. Some stalls open for 3 hours. I and my boyfriend didn't so enjoy this festival because of the stalls. But we could feel the atmosphere of the festival. By the way, I go to a festival which is held in my grandparents' hometown every year. I'm going to take my boyfriend there and we will watch the fireworks. I'm looking forward to watching it every year. I'll buy many foods at the stalls in this summer. Before I go there, I participate in Kaigai kensyuu. Today is departure day. I'm worried about my homestay, but I'm looking forward to meeting my host family. I bring yukata and wear it for Japanese culture presentation. I practiced to wear yukata by myself. It is a little difficult for me, but I want to wear yukata in U.S. I'll try to wear it by myself. I hope my homestay becomes very good days.
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Cars and other transportation

     I have a car license. I got it last October 28th. This day is my brother's birthday, so I remember well. I sometimes drive a car, but I'm not good at driving. My boyfriend is very good at driving, so I like being a passenger better than being a driver. He has a car which maker is Honda, "Fit". My father has it too. Fit is very good car because I like this design and it looks like easy to drive. I have never driven the car yet. I like to go moped riding. Because I feel very comfortable to catch winds. I want to ride a back sheet of a motorcycle someday because my boyfriend will get a motorcycle license this summer. I'm looking forward to riding a back of him.
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My life

     In 1991, I was born in Oita. Seven years later, I came to Kumamoto for my father's job's reason. In 2004, I entered the local junior high school and belonged to table tennis club on the girl of experience in the club. Three years later, I entered the high school and belonged to chorus club because I love to sing songs a long time ago. From 2007 to 2009, I went to various places for chorus contests with my companions. Next year, I graduated from the high school in March 1st. And next month, I entered the university. Everyday I enjoy the campus life.
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Fireworks display in Yatsushiro

     I went to the fireworks display in Yatsushiro with my friends last year. My boyfriend drove from Kumamoto city to Yatsushiro city. We were caught in a traffic jam on the way to the place. So, we talked each other to pass the time. At last, we arrived there. And we looked fireworks which set off with the music in harmony. After that, we found our friend who helped his uncle with yakitori stall. Then we greeted his uncle and ate yakitori which were given by him. They were very good taste. When I went home, it was 2 a.m. My boyfriend looked very sleepy and I was sorry to him. But I don't think that I change driving for him. Because I don't have a confidence to drive. I want to drive well someday.
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My room

     My bedroom is comfortable for me. For example, there is an air-conditioner on the wall. It works well in summer and winter. There are many books in my book case. They are my favorite books. There is the bed. This is very soft and pleasant. There are many textbooks on the desk. Almost all the textbooks are piled up. There is the table. This table is got out when my friends come to my room. There are square. Japanese floor cushion near the table. They were bought for me by my father.
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Speaking presentation

     My group's members are Juri, Marina, and me. We introduced about "Cimmeria" which is fictional country. It locates nearby Siberia in Russia. The weather is very very cold, and we recommend some tourists to wear Cimmeria's traditional clothes. It looks like a Japanese carton character, Anpanman, and so on. We asked our friends, "If you go to Cimmeria, what do you want to wear?" But most of the people said, "I don't want to wear it." We were convinced by that. By the way, Cimmeria has a big company which is the most famous all over the world. This company's name is "Jurulinko corporation". It's model is Juri. She is a president of this company, and she has the maze of Jurulinko. If you want to go to the company, you must find the correct way to Jurulinko corporation. Cimmeria has a big lake at the center of this country. This lake's name is "KAMAJA" lake. It comes from "Kana, Marina, and Juri". This lake is very beautiful, but there are many dangerous fishes. The advice on the board stands beside the lake. Cimmeria's famous animal is reindeer. Reindeer is a symbol of this country, but the country flag doesn't show us the picture of reindeer. Because country flag show us Maripanman, not Anpanman. Maripanman's model is Marina. This character's face looks like her. The flag's color is green and white. White means peace, and green means Jurulinko. So, Jurulinko color is green. Cimmeria is funny country, and I want to go there once.
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Three straight holidays

     I worked as a part-time worker at the movie theater. Last Saturday to Monday, the movie theater was terribly overcrowded because of customers who came to watch the latest movies. For example, "Harry Potter", "From Kokuriko hill", and so on. We were very busy to wait on customers. Making hotdogs, popcorn, and pouring drinks. I like waiting on customers, but I was really tired this holidays.

     By the way, the movie theater's staffs are very kind and interesting. I get along with all of them. I enjoy working, talking, and going to dinner with them. Last week, I participated in the farewell party of two staffs. I had a good time there, but I miss them very much. I'll do my best to work for two. I'm looking forward to seeing them again.
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about KGU

     The KGU bakery has various kinds of bread. Most of the students (mainly girls) use it to talk with friends in their free time. The bread fresh from the oven is very good. They have monthly specials and they tell us about them on the bulletin board in the bakery. Items include sweet rolls and various kinds of special bread such as pizza. They also sell some drinks in the bakery. Cafe au lait seems to be selling well. Many students enjoy talking with their friends as they have bread and drink. Some students study there while they take a rest. Sometimes some kindergarteners and their mothers visit the bakery, and they make themselves comfortable. There are not only KGU students but also general people. Please visit there by all means.
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Word count

Typing speed homework: (1569 words)
Book reviews: (2051 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1118 words)
Essays: (259 words)
Diary: (3420 words)
My podcast: (108 words)

All: (8525 words)

Swan princess

Princess Eliza and her brothers are perfectly happy until their father marries a woman who is secretly a witch.

This story is about a princess' life. Princess Eliza is the youngest child in the family. She loves her brothers very much, and they love her too. They are very closed family but their mother-in-law doesn't like them. She casted spells on the boys. They were become swans by their father's second wife. And she does something spiteful to Eliza. Eliza has leaded a painful life since then. But such as a story's end is always happy. I think Fairy tale's princesses are destined to be happy in the end.
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Today's plan

I'll have a date with my boyfriend after classes. First, we will go to Ghibli's layout exhibition. It is an exhibition of Ghibli's original pictures. We like Ghibli very much, so we're looking forward to watching it. I'll buy some Ghibli's goods. After that, we are going to go to the movie theater. We will watch "Harry Potter" 3D movie. But 3D movies tire the eyes, so I will bring an eyewash. I want to buy drink and popcorn. I'll enjoy everything today.
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Word count

Typing speed homework: (1569 words)
Book reviews: (2051 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1035 words)
Essays: (259 words)
Diary: (3420 words)

All: (8334 words)

APA reference practice

Daynes, K. (2007). Aladdin and his magical lamp. Usborne.

Sims, L. (2010). A midsummer night's dream. Usborne.

Ghibli

I like Ghibli very much. My favorite Ghibli's character is Jiji. Jiji is a cat in "Kiki's Derivery Service". I watched this movie last Saturday. The story is about Kiki's training for a witch. Kiki is a very cheerful girl. She is full of curiousity, and Jiji looks like her. I love Jiji because he is very cute. It is interesting that he can talk with Kiki in human's language. He sometimes joke and make ironical remarks. It is very funny. By the way, I want to collect some Ghibli's goods.
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Vacation plans

I'm going to go to U.S. on Kaigai kensyuu. I'm looking forward to see my host family, but I'm worried about staying for a month. I've never stayed a foreign country so long. However, I'll enjoy talking with American people. I need to study English more. After the homestay program, I'll go to the festival in my grandparents' house's area. The festival is held every year, and I certainly go to see my grandparents and to watch fireworks. I'll take my boyfriend to the festival in this summer. But I'm disappointed with I can't go to the sea in this summer. Next year I will certainlty go to the sea.
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BR1-12: The Quest

Can Wilma save the land of Ulm from ice and snow? Only if she goes on a quest to rescue the crystal bell from the evil Grimlock.

This story is about the quest of Wilma. When she picked up her pen and began to write her story about the quest, the magic key began to glow. And she was taken into a magic adventure. The magic took her to the Land of Ulm where her story's place. Grimlock who stole Ulm's bell was wating for Wilma. He wanted to stop her from going on the quest, so he turned himself into an old woman. He told her the wrong way to the forest where there were the bell. Suddenly she sank into a muddy swamp, and she was helped a white unicorn. It gave her a ring which will only give her one wish. She went to the bell with the ring. Well, can Wilma rescue the bell? Please read it by all means.

Hunt, R. (2003). The Quest.  Oxford University Press.

Series: ORT9

Vocabulary: swamp 沼地　sink 沈む　gallop ギャロップで駆ける　arrow 矢　gnome 小人　toast こんがり焼く　tremble 震える　squeak キーキー声で言う

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Get ready for Kaigai kensyuu

I'm going to participate in Kaigai kensyuu this summer. So, I'm getting ready for it little by little. I'm looking forward to see my host family, but I'm a little nervous. Because I'm not good at speaking English, and I'm shy in front of strangers. I'll try to talk with American people a lot. By the way, I went to a shopping mall to buy something to need. First of all, I bought some clothes easy to move.
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BR1-11: Rescue!

Biff and Wilf meet the princess again in another adventure. How can blowing a few bubbles help Biff and Wilf rescue Princess Aisha's sister?

This story is about adventure of rescue. When Wilf and Biff were blowing bubbles, the magic key began to glow. The magic took them to a flat rocky place. There were no trees and all around them were high mountains. Suddenly they heard the sound of an aeroplane. The plane bounced on the rough ground and it bumped on the rocks and stones. It spun round and stopped. Biff and Wilf ran to the plane. They called the pilot, and she took off her goggles and looked at them. They were surprised at the pilot because they had met her before in another adventure. Her name is Princess Aisha. She asked them to help her because she want to rescue her sister who has been kidnapped. So, Biff and Wilf were involved in the rescue. Will they actually rescue Aisha's sister? Please read it by all means.

Hunt, R.(2001). Rescue!.  Oxford University Press.

Series: ORT9

Vocabulary: boulder 大きな岩　rip 裂ける　wreck 破損車　steep 険しい　cliff 絶壁　string 列　lorry トラック　roar 轟音を立てて走る　downstream 下流の
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About blogging

I think blogging is interesting, but it is a little troublesome. Because I don't have any topics which I want to write on the blog. My friend renews her blog everyday. I respect her and want to do as she does. However, my daily life is very monotonous and I don't go somewhere very often. I sometimes look at my friends' blogs. I think they are good at blogging because their stories are very interesting and easy to read. When I write a blog, I'm bothered what to write for a long time. The most difficult thing is anything to write about. I'll write my old memories after this if I remember exactly what I did.
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