Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1239 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (2405 words)
Essay prep: (601 words)
Diary: (3452 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (1047 words)

All: (15250 words)

August 8

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had ESL class and 1 lecture in the morning, and we went to the institution of "feed by starving children". We experienced to pack foods for starving children in Africa. After that, we tried to eat the foods. The foods were not so bad. Then, we went back to Bethel university, and took buses to go home. When I got home, I watched the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" on the TV with snacks at night. I had watched the movie in Japan, so I could understand the movie's story. I had a precious experience.

(107 words)

August 7

     I write about my homestay in MN.
I went cycling with my host mother's son and his girlfriend. They were very kind and they took me to the art festival while we rested. I took many photo at the festival, and we looked at some beautiful pictures and sculptures. We bought some doughnuts and drinks. The doughnuts were very delicious, so I completely ate. After that, we went home and my host mother, Kristy, cooked dinner for us. We had dinner, and we watched the movie which was lent to Kristy's son. It was a mystery movie. I like to read mystery novels, so I enjoyed watching this movie. I had a lot of fun.

(119 words)

August 6

     I write about my homestay in MN.
The day was 3rd holiday while I stayed there. My host mother, Kristy, took me to her daughter's house. She had a baby in July 27, so she has a family of five. Her husband, and 2 children. Her second son, Lane (2 years old), soon became attached to me. I'm not good at taking care of children, but he gave me a kiss. I was very happy and I took photos of the family. They has a dog, Harry. He also took to me, but I'm not good at playing with animals too. However, he likes me very much, so I was so glad. After we left the house, my host mother took me to her friend's house. Her friend, Jun, was very kind, so I wasn't worried about talking with her. At a restaurant, one of the waiter was so funny and gentle. He was interested in me because I'm a Japanese. The restaurant's meal was so delicious, but I couldn't eat complete because of the quantity of meals. I had a very fun time this day.

(190 words)

August 5

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had no lecture this day, so I was very happy. We went to canoeing at St. Choix river. I wore a life jacket and we made some groups. I rode a canoe with Megumi, Haruna, and Joel. I almost talked with Joel, he sometimes said American jokes to laugh me. But I didn't understand his jokes, I was really sorry. He explained his joke for me. I thought I should learn some American jokes. After canoeing, we went to a zoo. I walked around the zoo with Ayano and Kaori, and I took a lot of pictures. I bought ice cream and some souvenir for me there. When we arrived at Roseville Central Park for picnic, we still had many times to practice the skit. Everyone practiced the skit and talked with each other. This picnic was very fun, because many host family came there. My host mother praised my skit, so I was very happy.

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August 4

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had ESL class and 1 lecture in the morning, and we took 2 lectures in the afternoon. The lecture in the morning was given by a Japanese, Naomi. She is a Japanese in America. Her lecture was very interesting because of her talking in Japanese and English. She is my friend on Facebook. After we ate lunch, the first lecture in the afternoon started. I don't remember this afternoon's lectures so much, but it is sure that we touched some folk clothes and fur of animals.

(98 words)

August 3

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had ESL class and the lecture of Education, and we enjoyed College Student Panel Discussion and Skit Practice. We could listen some opinions of college students in U.S. They stared fixedly at their future more than I, so I thought I must consider my future. Skit Practice was just practicing the skit which we would show at the picnic on Friday. My skit was very easy, so my group didn't practice so much. It was very interesting to see other groups' practicing.

(94 words)

August 2

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had ESL class and 1 lecture in the morning. After we ate lunch, we took 1 lecture in the afternoon. The first one's topic was "Issues Youth Face", and the second one's was "Weddings in America". I'm interested in weddings, so I was glad to look at the topic. The speaker, Emily had some pictures of wedding. They were so beautiful. I want to know various type of weddings.

(81 words)

August 1

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We had ESL class and the lecture in the morning, and we went to Rosedale Mall in the afternoon. I walked around the mall with Kaori, and she coordinated me, so I bought the clothes. We looked for some souvenirs for our friends. I bought some funny souvenirs for my brother and boyfriend. They said "Thank you, and I'm glad." so I was very happy.

(76 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1239 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (2405 words)
Essay prep: (601 words)
Diary: (2519 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (1047 words)

All: (14317 words)

July 31

     I write about my homestay in MN.
I went to the church which was near my host's house. My image for a church was solemn, but actually, the church I went was very popular. People sang the hymn like pop song. I enjoyed watching the performance and listening to the hymn. After the mass, I bought 3 post cards for my grand parents. Then, we went to a gas station, a drug store, and a grocery store. We bought lunch and snacks, and I watched movies with snacks when we came home. While Kristy took a nap, I painted my nails. After that, we had dinner at home, and we talked about this holidays. I had a good time for this two days.

(127 words)

July 30

     I write about my homestay in MN.
The day was a first holiday in my homestay. My host mother, Kristy, planed to take me to Red Wing. First, we went to the car shop to change a car tire. After that, she took me to St. Paul to see her friend, Tim. He was a nice man. Then, we ate ice cream in the city of St. Paul. I ate chocolate banana ice cream. It was very big and I took photo after I ate half of it. I had enough ice cream, and I didn't have lunch this day. After we left St. Paul, we went to the pottery shop in Red Wing. I bought some souvenirs for my father and mother. When we went back home, we visited the restaurant which stands near seaside. I took some photos there. I was happy to get some souvenirs.

(152 words)

July 29

     I write about my homestay in MN.
We went to the farm in the afternoon. I imagined the farm like Aso Farm Land, but the farm where we went was real farm. I was tired and it was very hot, but I think now, I have a valuable experience at the farm. I saw ox the first time, and I was surprised at the size, very big. After we finished walking around the farm, I bought Diet coke and drank it, but I don't like coke so much. I was very thirsty even I wanted to drink coke.

(102 words)

July 28

     I write about my homestay in MN.
The day, we went to the lake (I'm not sure the beach's name). But I didn't swim and I talked with my friends, and I took photos. Before we left the Bethel university, I was mistaken for one of the KGU member by Joel who is teacher at Bethel university. So, I became to get along with her. I want to buy a cute swim suit this summer because of the experience.

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July 27

     The day is my father's birthday! I write about my homestay in MN.

We had ESL class and the lecture in the morning, and we went to Target (shopping store) in the afternoon. I was surprised at the size of the store and the price. We could buy many things at Target cheaper than Japanese stores. I bought 7 nails, a brown bag, some hairdressers, and a pink folding umbrella. I want to go to Target when I visit U.S. again someday.

(86 words)

July 26

     I write about my homestay in MN.

The day had ESL in morning and some games in afternoon. The games used balloons and dice. The balloon game was a team game, and my team color was orange. The rule of this game was bursting balloons of the opposing teams. But I forgot the result of the game. The second game was called BUNCO, we used dice in this game. I don't remember this rule in detail, but when we rolled same number of 3 dices, we could get BUNCO. BUNCO was the best point. I got BUNCO just once, I was very lucky.

(107 words)

Today's plan

     I have a date with my boyfriend after school today. We planed to go to the buffet restaurant (I forgot the name). I have been there last year, and it became one of my favorite restaurant. After we eat dinner, we will go to a hot spring, so I have a change of clothes now. I'm looking forward to taking a hot spring bath because I like to take a bath in winter. I have poor circulation. After then, we will go home (my house) and watch movies together. He will stay overnight with me at home. I'm very happy, but I'm worried about the tests a week later.

(114 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1125 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (2405 words)
Essay prep: (601 words)
Diary: (1862 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (1047 words)

All: (13546 words)

American and Japanese traffic

     I learned about many things in Minnesota. I write about American and Japanese traffic. American traffic is very different from Japanese. I knew that people should keep on the right in America, but I was surprised that people ride a motorcycle without a helmet. In Japan, it is a violation of traffic regulations. And I found that people may turn right when the light turned red, which was interesting for me.

     In Minnesota, we passed on the freeway many times. They don’t have traffic lights, and we don’t need to stop on the way. But the freeway is different from Japanese expressway. The freeway set a speed limit about 88 ~ 120 kilometers per hour, but Japanese expressway’s speed limit is about 80 ~ 100 kilometers per hour. The freeway is very useful, but we’re sometimes caught in a traffic jam.

     American traffic lights are different from Japanese ones. American lights are vertical shape. The yellow lights turn for very short times, so we’re careful to look the lights and we must stop then.

     We don’t need to stop before crossing the railroad in America. In Japan, if we don’t stop before crossing, it is a violation of traffic regulations. But sometimes there are crossing with the light, in case of this, we must obey the light.

     At an intersection, we must stop and go in order of stop. People have the rule of this in America. American people also have spirits of give-and-take more than Japanese.

     In America, people can get a car license easier than in Japan because car is the necessity of life. People can get a temporary license after they pass the written examination. And a test of our practical skills in driving is just driving in an area. By the way, it is better to smile on a photo for a car license.

     We must stop at the back of a school bus because children are on the bus and they get on and off the bus at some places. So it can be dangerous that cars run fast and don’t stop at the back of it.

     American gas stations are a little different from Japanese ones. A convenience store may be in a gas station. Originally convenience store was introduced from American gas station. America is very large so we can’t find gas stations and restaurants out of a city area. We need to check a gas meter and a stomach before we leave a city. Also outdoor lights don’t find out of city areas, so it is better to arrive a destination before it gets dark.

     In America, some roads are set up ways for the cars carry more than 2 or 3 people, called Car Pool、HOV “High Occupancy Vehicle” in the big cities. Its purpose is to ease traffic congestion. The exclusive ways are often set up on the left side of the road. So sometimes it is difficult to exit the way. We need to be careful.

     Of course, driving a car under the influence of alcohol is a violation in the U.S. and Japan. However, in addition, it is a violation to get on the opened alcohol and to get on the sealed alcohol in the seat next to the driver. If we get on alcohol, we must put it in a back seat or a trunk.

     If we are arrested for speeding offense, we mustn’t get off the car without the police’s directions because it is considered to do a dangerous action. Anything else, picking up the bag in a back seat, putting our hands in the pocket, and so on. If you do these actions, the police points the gun at you. You must obey the police when you receive the violation ticket.

     I didn’t know about the accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2007. So I searched the accident on the Internet. It was the collapse accident of the expressway in Minneapolis, and was a big accident. It was happened during the evening rush hour, but then, the way was regulated to one lane by the bridge construction. The bridge had a fissure and bandy parts by metal fatigue, it would be changed in 2020. If all four lane were used then, it might damage more serious. The shocking scene of this accident was televised and stirred up all American people’s fears, so people who tried to avoid bridges the long way, at least, had rapidly increased in number. Even a new word, “bridge-phobia” appeared after that. Some people suspected that this accident was caused by terrorists, but it was groundless fears.

     By the way, we used Delta Air Lines when we went to Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was very tired to take a plane for about 12 hours. But as I expected, international flight was more comfortable than domestic one. This air lines have 10 hub airports, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Memphis International Airport, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (we used), John F. Kennedy International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, Schiphol Airport, and Narita International Airport. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the main airport of Delta Air Lines. When we took the plane of Delta, we had 2 in-flight meals. I ate chicken as the main dish. Unexpectedly, it tasted good. International air planes are larger than domestic ones, so we can stay pretty well. But I don’t like to take plane because I often have an earache when I stay in the sky.

     I sometimes watch the news of airplane accident. I’m afraid of taking a plane every time I watch such news. But in fact, according to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in America, there is 0.0009% likelihood of being in an airplane accident. The worst airplane accident in America is Tenerife airport disaster. The accident resulted in 583 deaths, the most in history, except for 9/11.

     Lastly, Minnesota has some nice view to see in a car. So I hope that I can drive in Minnesota someday.

(1017 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1125 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (2405 words)
Diary: (845 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (1047 words)

All: (11928 words)

Sports date

     I had a date with my boyfriend last Saturday. We had the plan to go skating at Aqua dome. I wanted to go skating after a long time. When I was an elementary school student, I would often go skating with my family and friends. I enjoyed skating, but my boyfriend forgot how to skate because of the blank. I took photos and I showed them to him. He said it was good for me to have an ability of sports better than him. Of course I think so too. After we skated, we went to "you me town" to eat lunch. I wanted to have Italian, but my boyfriend likes Japanese, so we ate Udon. Then, we went bowling because he said he wanted to practice bowling for the bowling games with his friends. We played 3 games, and I won 2 ones. So, he paid all the fee, I was so lucky. The end of the date, we went to his house, and I had dinner with his family at home. His aunt bought Wii to play with her family and friends, so we enjoyed playing "Wii sports" and "Just Dance". I'm not good at dancing, so I just watched them. I was a little boring, but after I came home with my boyfriend, he said "I'm sorry to neglect you because of the game." So, I allowed him.
     I want to stay and talk with his family more, and I would like to get along with his family.

(260 words)

Midnight Run (rewrite)

     This movie was directed by Martin Brest. The main actors are Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. The movie is a comedy and action movie. This story is about a bounty hunter's performing his duty. Robert De Niro acted the man, Jack Walsh. Charles Grodin played Jonathan Mardukas who is a former Mafia accountant. He misappropriated Jimmy Serrano, the boss of Mafia's property to contribute to charity.
     One day, Jack Walsh was asked to find and return "The Duke" Mardukas. He was a former police officer in Chicago, so he had some information about Serrano. He tried to find Mardukas, but he was fixed by the FBI. The FBI had the past that they couldn't arrest Serrano, so they wanted to find and arrest Serrano. The boss of the FBI is Alonzo Mosely. His name and badge were exploited by Walsh anywhere. The badge was stolen by Walsh when he talked with Mosely in a car. This scene is very funny.
     After Walsh found Mardukas, he tried to take Mardukas from New York to Los Angeles. He would take a plane at first, but Mardukas said he was afraid of plane, so they decided to take a train. Walsh didn't estimate that he fell into the situation. But after all, they didn't be caught and killed by Mafia thanks to the changing plan. When the train that they took got closer to the station, Walsh and Mardukas jumped out of the train because they saw the FBI waiting them at the place. After that, they walked and found the car which carried some people. They rode on the car and went to a remote place. When Walsh used the phone at the place, Mardukas tried to fly to escape. Walsh found it, and he caught the light plane. So, Mardukas failed to disappear in front of Walsh.
     Walsh and Mardukas came to get along with each other little by little. They did the survival to get away from Mafia and the FBI. One day, they visited Walsh's ex-wife to lend some money on their way. She was angry with him, but she lent some money and her car for him. His daughter said she would lend her money for her father, but still he declined. I thought a divorce is not the best way to solve problems, especially for children. 
     At the end of the story, I was impressed by Walsh and Mardukas' actings. They built their friendship and confidence. Walsh didn't take Mardukas to the person who asked him to take Mardukas for his money. And Mardukas gave his fair money to Walsh because he was thankful to Walsh. When they did the survival, Mardukas said he had no money. But he kept his money to go home, and he decided to give it to Walsh after all. I thought a friendship is the best of life, and I will recommend this movie to my friends.

(504 words)

Much Ado About Nothing (rewrite)

     This movie was directed by Kenneth Branagh. I have seen him in the Harry Potter movie. He acted Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the movie, so I had thought that he wasn't so cool. But when I watched "Much Ado About Nothing", I became aware that he is pretty good. He is the right person for the role in this movie.
     He acted Benedick. Benedick is one of the heroes. He was a narcissist from beginning to halfway, but he was changed by his love. He came to love Beatrice in the conspiracy which was planned by his colleagues. He hadn't a doubt in the world that she loved him. So he was conscious of her. The role of Beatrice was played by Emma Thompson. Beatrice was very proud, and she got into a quarrel with Benedick about nothing whenever she met him. One day, she heard that her cousin talked with a lady's maid about her and Benedick. She also came to love Benedick in the talk, but the talk was planned by them for Beatrice and Benedick, so, they were in love with each other and were lovesick.
     By the way, her cousin, Hero was also in love with Claudio, a young soldier who has won great acclaim fighting under Don Pedro during the recent wars. They fell in love with each other at first sight. When Claudio consulted with Benedick about his love for Hero, he was laughed down. But his boss, Don Pedro, suggested that he proposes to Hero with Claudio's name. Claudio agreed with him. So, when they were in the masquerade, Don Pedro did it. But his brother, Don John plotted the failure of this plan because he hates Don Pedro. This intrigue confused Claudio, but Don Pedro worked out the solution. After that, Don John plotted to break off the engagement of Hero and Claudio. He plunged Hero into the difficult situation which she was misunderstood by Claudio. Claudio thought Hero was a slut because of this trick. So he unilaterally broke off his engagement to her on the very day of their wedding. Hero was shocked and her father tried to kill her. Beatrice hated Claudio and she asked Benedick to kill Claudio. She loved her cousin so much.
     The role of Hero was played by Kate Beckinsale, and the role of Claudio was acted by Robert Sean Leonard. I didn't know them but I thought Kate Beckinsale is very pretty. I was surprised that the role of Don John was played by Keanu Reeves who is famous as an actor in The Matrix movies. His role, Don John, was the bad guy, so he looks crazy. His acting is something you shouldn't miss. 
     This movie made me happy and fun. I like comedy and romance. The movie become my favorite one and I recommend it to my friends and family.

(495 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1125 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (1406 words)
Diary: (585 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (1047 words)

All: (10669 words)

Nodame Cantabile audioboo

(193 words)

Florence in Italy audioboo

106*2=(212 words)

My new friend introduction (female) audioboo

77*2=(154 words)

My new friend introduction (male) audioboo

122*2=(244 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1125 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (1406 words)
Diary: (585 words)
Speaking 4: (199 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (421 words)
My podcast: (244 words)

All: (9866 words)

Midnight Run

     This movie was directed by Martin Brest. Main actors are Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. The movie is comedy and action movie. This story is about a bounty hunter's performing his duty. Robert De Niro acted the man, Jack Walsh. Charles Grodin played Jonathan Mardukas who is a former Mafia accountant. He misappropriated Jimmy Serrano, the boss of Mafia's money to contribute to charity.
     One day, Jack Walsh was asked to find and return "The Duke" Mardukas. He was a former police officer in Chicago, so he had some information about Serrano. He tried to find Mardukas, but he was interfered with his work by the FBI. The FBI had the past that they couldn't arrest Serrano, so they wanted to find and arrest Serrano. The boss of the FBI is Alonzo Mosely. His name and badge were exploited by Walsh anywhere. The badge was stolen by Walsh when he talked with Mosely in a car. This scene is very funny.
     After Walsh found Mardukas, he tried to take Mardukas from New York to Los Angeles. He would take a plane at first, but Mardukas said he was a plane phobia, so they decided to take a train. Walsh didn't estimate that he fell into the situation. But after all, they didn't be catched and killed by Mafia thanks to the changing plan. When the train that they took got closer to the station, Walsh and Mardukas jumped out of the train because they saw the FBI waited them at the place. After that, they walked and found the car which carried some people. They rode on the car and went to a remote place. When Walsh used the phone at the place, Mardukas tried to fly to escape. Walsh found it, and he catched the light plane. So, Mardukas failed to disappear in front of Walsh.
     Walsh and Mardukas became to get along with each other little by little. They developed the survival to get away from Mafia and the FBI. One day, they visited Walsh's ex-wife to lend some money on their way. She was angry him, but she lent some money and her car for him. His daughter said she would lend her money for her father, but still he declined. I thought a divorce is not best way to solve problems, especially for children.
     At the end of the story, I was impressed by Walsh and Mardukas' actings. They built their friendship and confidence. Walsh didn't take Mardukas to the person who asked him to take Mardukas for his money. And Mardukas gave his impartial money to Walsh because he was thankful to Walsh. When they did the survival, Mardukas said he had no money. But he kept his money to go home, and he decided to give it to Walsh after all. I thought a friendship is the best of life, and I will recommend this movie to my friends.

(508 words)

Much Ado About Nothing

     This movie was directed by Kenneth Branagh. I have seen him in the Harry Potter movie. He acted Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the movie, so I had thought that he wasn't cool so much. But when I watched "Much Ado About Nothing", I became aware that he is pretty good. He is the right person for the role in this movie.
     He acted Benedick. Benedick is the man who is one of the hero. He was a narcissist from beginning to halfway, but he was changed by his love. He became to love Beatrice in the conspiracy which was planned by his colleagues. He hadn't a doubt in the world that she loved him. So he was conscious of her. The role of Beatrice was played by Emma Thompson. Beatrice was very proud, and she got into a quarrel with Benedick about nothing whenever she met him. One day, she heard that her cousin talked with a lady's maid about her and Benedick. She also became to love Benedick in the talk, but the talk was planned by them for Beatrice and Benedick. So, they were in love with each other and were lovesick.
     By the way, her cousin, Hero was also in love with Claudio who is a young soldier has won great acclaim fighting under Don Pedro during the recent wars. They fell in love with each other at first sight. When Claudio consulted with Benedick about his love to Hero, he was laughed down. But his boss, Don Pedro suggested that he proposed to Hero with Claudio's name. Claudio agreed with him. So, when they were in the masquerade, Don Pedro did it. But his brother, Don John plotted the failure of this plan because he hates Don Pedro. This intrigue confused Claudio, but Don Pedro worked out the solution. After that, Don John plotted to break off the engagement of Hero and Claudio. He plunged Hero into the difficult situation that she was misunderstood by Claudio. Claudio thought Hero was a slut because of this trick. So he unilaterally broke off his engagement to her on the very day of their wedding. Hero was shocked and her father tried to kill her. Beatrice hated Claudio and she asked Benedick to kill Claudio. She loved her cousin so much.
     The role of Hero was played Kate Beckinsale, and the role of Claudio was acted Robert Sean Leonard. I didn't know them but I thought Kate Beckinsale is very pretty. I was surprised that the role of Don John. Its role was played Keanu Reeves who is famous as an actor in The Matrix movie. His role, Don John was the bad guy, so he looks crazy. His acting is something you shouldn't miss.
     This movie made me happy and funny. I like comedy and romance. The movie become my favorite one and I recommend it to my friends and family.

(505 words)

Nodame Cantabile

     Nodame Cantabile is comedy. It is separated into 3 parts, drama, special drama, and movie. It's main cast is Juri Ueno (Nodame) and Hiroshi Tamaki (Chiaki).
     The story of drama is about their school lives.

Nodame is a music school student. She encounters Chiaki who is also a student in the same school. She has a talent for piano. They grow up to be great musicians.

     The story of special drama is about their studying abroad. Nodame and Chiaki go to Paris to study abroad. They meet many good and strange people. This part is about Chiaki's contests. He is a good conductor, but it is difficult to win the contests. Nodame does her best to support him. She practices the piano very hard to catch up with Chiaki's talent.

     The story of movie is about the continuation of the special drama. Chiaki conducts an orchestra. This orchestra is very strange. Chiaki does his best to change the orchestra and succeed  in the concert. And Nodame plays concerto with Stresemann. It includes Nodame and Chiaki's love future.
(193 words)

Florence in Italy

     Florence is in Italy. The symbol of Florence is Giglio. Florence called Città del Giglio. Giglio means lily. But it looks like iris. Florence locates in northern part of Italy, Toscana. The famous foods in Italy are saffron and tomato pasta, lasagna, Tiramisù, T-bone stake, gelato, and ravioli. The tourists spot is Santa Maria del Fiore (duomo). This is the symbol of Florence. The other one is Galleria degli Uffizi. This is an art museum. There used to be a secretariat of Medici. Another one is Piazzale Michelangelo. This is a public square.The square command a panoramic view of Florence. 
(106 words)

My new friend introduction

This is my new friend, Alice, is my cousin's wife. She got married last summer, and since then, she often visit my house with my cousin. I like to go shopping with her and we certainly meet each other once a month. She is a housewife, but she was a flight attendant until she got married. She is pregnant now, so we often stay her house and watch DVDs. We are looking forward to seeing her baby.

(77 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1125 words)
Book review: (2975 words)
Essays: (393 words)
Diary: (585 words)
Speaking 4: (122 words)
Gofun ha juubun: (77 words)
Script: (122 words)
My podcast: (244 words)

All: (8477 words)

Bad Dog? Good Dog! Audioboo

122*2=(244 words)

Bad Dog? Good Dog! script

     This story is about a dog's mischief. One day, Yoon-Hee took her brother, Ji-Sung to go shopping by force. After they went out home, they saw their friend, Farina. She took care of her puppies, so Yoon-Hee suggested taking a dog, Dingo for a walk. They walked to the store with Dingo, but Ji-Sung was not happy. He didn't like dogs and didn’t want to do shopping, so Yoon-Hee ordered him to wait her in front of the store with Dingo. She bought the meat and put it in the bag. When she went back to the store, Dingo run down the street with the meat. Ji-Sung noticed Dingo's action at last. He didn't see Dingo until then. Where did Dingo go?

(122 words)

BR2-15: Bad Dog? Good Dog!

Yoon-Hee, and her brother Ji-Sung, go shopping. Yoon-Hee takes her friend's dog, Dingo, for a walk, but Dingo doesn't want to go for a walk. What does he really want?

     This story is about a dog's mischief. One day, Yoon-Hee and her brother, Ji-Sung went shopping at their mother's request. But Ji-Sung didn't want to do shopping, and he wanted to play his game. Yoon-Hee took him to go shopping by force. After they went out home, they saw their friend, Farina. She took care of her puppies, so Yoon-Hee suggested to take a dog, Dingo for a walk. Dingo wanted to go for a walk, so he was happy. They walked to the store with Dingo, but Ji-Sung was not happy. He didn't like dogs. Yoon-Hee was angry with her brother, and she ordered him to wait her in front of the store with Dingo. She bought the meat and put it in the bag. When she went back to the store, Dingo run down the street with the meat. Ji-Sung noticed Dingo's action at last. He didn't see Dingo until then. Where did Dingo go?

Waring, R. and Jamall, M. (2006). Bad Dog? Good Dog! Foundations Reading Library.
(191 words)

3 holidays

     I will have a date with my boyfriend in December 25, 26, 27. Because Dec. 25 is Christmas day, and 26 is my birthday. My boyfriend will stay at my house from Dec 26 to 27, so we will stay with. I'm looking forward to dating with him because we didn't go anywhere recently. I want to go out with him, and I want to stay at a hotel out of Kumamoto.
(77 words)

BR2-14: The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the twelve princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious. "Dancing is banned!" he declares. But will that stop them?

     This story is about the twelve princesses' dancing. Their father, the king, was a grumpy old man who didn't believe in having fun. He believed that princesses should be seen and not heard. The princesses strongly disagreed. Their father hated dancing, but the princesses loved it, so whenever he wasn't looking, they danced anyway. The girls slept in a tall tower with their beds side by side. Every night, the king locked the tower door, so that they couldn't sneak out. One day, the maid went to the princesses' room, and she noticed their shoes were lying in a soggy pile on the floor. The shoes were worn out. When the king heard about the shoes, he was furious. Then he had a brilliant idea. He decided that the first man to discover where his daughters went each night could marry of them. Posters went up across the land. Who can find the princesses' secret?

Helbrough, E. (2004). The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Usborne Young Reading.
(206 words)

My boyfriend's birthday

     I had a date with my boyfriend last Saturday because of his birthday, I baked cookies for him. I thought it was better to bake a cake, but he said his family maybe bought a birthday cake. So I tried to bake cookies, and I went shopping to buy some wrapping bag for the present. I got up at 9:30 last Saturday morning, and I prepared to bake cookies with my mother. When I was an elementary school student, I often baked cookies. After I finished baking cookies, I waited my boyfriend. He took make-up lectures in the third period, so we couldn't have a date whole day. But we had a good time in his birthday.
(122 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2834 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (1003 words)
Book review: (2578 words)
Essays: (393 words)
Diary: (585 words)
Speaking 4: (122 words)

All: (7515 words)

My favorite club

My favorite club is chorus club because I belonged to the chorus club in high school. I like singing songs, so I wanted to enter the club. My high school is known for a good chorus club and the prizes. When I was in the club, we got the gold prize in the chorus contest in Iwate, I was very glad then. We went to many concert halls in various places, and we sometimes enjoyed sightseeing there. The places we've visited are Fukuoka, Iwate, and Kagawa. We were supposed to go to Okinawa and Ishikawa for the contests in 2009, but we couldn't join them because of the new type influenza. I didn't have a influenza, but a lot of my friends had it. So our teacher decided to default from the contests. I was disappointed to hear that. However, I have wonderful memories of the club activity, and I will join the concert of the chorus club in every March.
(164 words)

My favorite place I've been

My favorite place I've been is Melbourne, Australia. I have been there when I was a high school student. I took part in the homestay program of my high school. I passed the test to go to Melbourne, and I wrote a letter to my host family in Australia. I stayed there for a week, so I wanted to stay more weeks. My host family was very kind, and they took me to many beautiful places in Melbourne. By the way, I was surprised that people can drive a car under the little influence of alcohol. My host father did it when we went to their friend's house to have dinner. I went to school every day in Melbourne, so I didn't stay with my host family so much. But I enjoyed watching TV, visiting their friend's house, and so on. We just watched the Summer Olympics in Beijing. We were so exciting. I want to visit them someday.
(163 words)

BR2-13: Marcel and the Shakespeare Letters

Marcel visits his friend, Henry, in London. Henry knows a professor and he was some very interesting letters by William Shakespeare! Marcel and Henry want to see the letters, but they are not in the professor's flat. Marcel is a detective. Can he find them?

     This story is about one of Marcel's November holidays. Marcel is a French mouse. He's a detective and he lives in Paris. But he doesn't live in Paris all year. Every November he visits London. His old friend, Henry has a small flat there. Marcel's November holidays start at three o'clock on a Tuesday afternoon. He is walking from Knightsbridge station to Henry's flat. After he meeting, they sit in big chairs. They drink tea and talk. Henry talked about a new person in his house, number 42. "His name is Professor Barton. He is very very clever, and he is going to be famous after tomorrow." Henry said. Because Professor Barton has some letters from Shakespeare to his son. But the letters were stolen by the woman who stayed next door. The two mice decided to get back the letters from the woman. Will they succeed their mission?

Rabley, S. (2000). Marcel and the Shakespeare Letters. Penguin Readers.
(197 words)

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Tomorrow

     I will date with my boyfriend tomorrow. We plan to go shopping and have dinner. He wants to buy some clothes and shoes, so I will select for him. I want to buy iPod but I don't have enough money to buy it, so we will just look at its cost. I'm looking forward to dating tomorrow because we didn't have a date recently, and I didn't meet him for 4 days. I will withdraw my savings from the bank today. By the way, he wants the pair watches but he has a watch which is expensive. His father bought it for him when my boyfriend graduated from high school. So I think we don't need the pair watch but I want to buy the pair accessories for our 2nd anniversary.
(133 words)

BR2-12: The Stinking Story of RUBBISH

It smells horrible and looks disgusting, but rubbish hasn't always been a problem. Some of it can even be useful. Squelch through its intriguing story, past ancient animal droppings, stinking sewers and dirty nappies. Just remember to hold your nose along the way.

     This story is about rubbish on earth. Long long ago, there was no rubbish on Earth. There were no living things either. Gradually, plants and animals developed and created their own natural waste. Then came humans. To begin with, their waste was harmless too. The first humans were always on the move, hunting animals and gathering berries. All they left behind them were ash, poo, bones and rotten fruit. Over time, humans thought up new objects for everyday life. Every item was treasured and looked after. Only once it was beyond repair would someone finally throw it away. Around a thousand years ago, small towns were appearing all over Europe. Lots of people in one place meant lots of rubbish too. Soon, food and toilet waste piled up in the streets, smelling awful and attracting rats and diseases. What did people do to improve the conditions?

Daynes, K. (2006). The Stinking Story of RUBBISH. Usborne Young Reading.
(193 words)

BR2-11: The Emperor and the Nightingale

The Emperor of China loves to hear the little brown nightingale sing. Then, one day, a dazzling new songbird arrives. It is made of gold and jewels, and the Emperor has eyes for nothing else. What will happen to the little brown nightingale?

     This story is about the Emperor of China and the little brown nightingale. The Emperor of China was a very proud man. He always wanted the best of everything. His palace was made of fine white bricks. The roof was solid gold. The garden was full of bright flowers with silver bells. They tinkled in the wind. But the Emperor never saw the little brown nightingale who lived in the trees because of the size of the garden. The gardener saw her every day. He liked to listen to her singing. One day, the Emperor was reading a book about his wonderful palace. And he found the phrase: "the nightingale's song sounds sweeter than the bells!" So he ordered to bring it to sing in the palace. After the nightingale arrived at the palace, the Emperor was surprised to see such a little brown bird. But when she sang, he was enchanted by her voice. The Emperor liked her voice so much, he ordered her to stay and sing to him every day. One day, a big box arrived at the palace. Inside, there was another nightingale. This one had sparkling golden feathers. Its eyes were made of rubies. After that, the Emperor played the golden nightingale every morning, and every evening. Until one day, instead of singing, it went whizz-whirr and ker-plunk. So the Emperor longed for the little brown bird. But no one could find her, not even the gardener. Then the Emperor became sick. Will the nightingale come back to him?

Dickins, R. (2007). The Emperor and the Nightingale. Usborne First Reading.

(301 words)

My favorite clothing

My favorite clothing is dress because I don't need to think about a coordinate. I can't coordinate well, so I'm not fashionable dresser. But I don't have many dresses, so I often wear a pair of jeans. It is very easy to move and cute. I like short jeans better than long ones. Because I don't want to wear a long jeans in the rain. My friend said I look good in white or pink. I'm certain I have some white and pink clothings. But I like black clothings to wear, especially in winter. I often wear black or white sweater in winter. I love sweater because of keeping warm. By the way, I bought the black overcoat today. I will wear it tomorrow. I like it because of the ribbon on the back of the coat. It's very pretty. I'm thankful to my mother.
(153 words)

My favorite drink

My favorite drink is coffee because of the taste. My boyfriend doesn't like coffee, so he often asks me "Why do you like coffee?" I went to the cafe with my boyfriend last Saturday, and I ordered a cup of coffee and pancakes. The coffee I drank was espresso, so it was so bitter. I could drink off the coffee, but my tongue was very bitter. I like coffee except espresso. By the way, I also like water because the shrine near my house has very clear spring water. I sometimes draw the water with my father on a holiday. It makes me refreshing, and it doesn't smell of chlorinated lime. I haven't  drunk tap water since I would begin to drink the water. My family also like the water, so we always have the water in our house. But in winter, we don't drink it much.
(151 words)

Word count

Typing speed homework: (2203 words)
Juppun ha juubun: (870 words)
Book review: (1887 words)
Essays: (393 words)
Diary: (585 words)
Speaking 4: (122 words)

All: (6060 words)

July 25

     When I was in Minnesota, in July 25, we walked around Bethel university in the morning. I surprised the size of the university, it was very large. But I asked my host mother  about it, she told that almost universities in U.S. are larger than Bethel university. I can't believe it! In the afternoon, we went to Mississippi River to cruising. I was so fun and had a good time with my friends. I could make some friends in the homestay program, so I'm very happy. I want to cruising in Minnesota again.
(99 words)

BR2-10: JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE

Jason's uncle has sent him on a quest for the Golden Fleece of a flying ram. Jason knew it would be tricky. But even he didn't imagine he'd face clashing rocks, man-eating birds and a murderous king.

     This story is about Jason's adventure. Long ago in Greece, there lived a boy named Jason. He was supposed to become king of the island Iolcos, but his Uncle Pelias had stolen his throne. When he was old enough, he set off to Iolcos to win it back. On the way, he carried an old woman across a river, but he lost one of his sandals. The woman said "Don't worry. If you go on with just one sandal, you'll become a great hero." When he got to Iolcos, his Uncle Pelias was not pleased to see him. The gods had told him that a young man with only one sandal would come to take his throne. The king said "Well, I've a job for you first. Bring me the precious Golden Fleece, and the throne is yours!" with an evil smile. Jason gulped, but he agreed. After that, he left from Iolcos to a place known as Colchis. Will he accomplish the mission?

Zeff, C. (2003). JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE. Usborne Young Reading.

(205 words)

BR2-09: Pinocchio

"Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys," warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Treasure hunts, false friends and funfairs lead him far from his poor, lonely father. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever?

This is very famous story all over the world. It's about the puppet named Pinocchio. One day, the carpenter, Mr. Cherry found a piece of wood in a corner of his workshop. He just needed a table leg, and he tried to touched the wood with his chisel. But he couldn't hurt the wood because of a voice. "Don't hurt me!" He looked up in surprise, he was alone in the room. Then, his friend, Gepetto visited him. When he was in the room, he went red in the face and glared at Mr. Cherry. Because someone said "Good for you, macaroni hair." Gepetto was wearing a wig, so he was very angry. But in the end, both of them wore wigs. They burst out laughing. After that, Gepetto strolled home clutching his piece of wood to make the best puppet in the world. He thought the puppet's name is Pinocchio. However, Pinocchio jumped up and ran out of the house after Gepetto finished to make it. What will he do?

Collodi, C. (2005). Pinocchio. Usborne Young Reading.
(219 words)