2009年7月9日木曜日
Birthday Party
On, July 6th, we held a Birthday Party for Sachi, Sakiko and Rinako. There were 9 people, Sachi, Sakiko, Rinako, Yukari, Reika, Ai, Misaki, Naoko and I. We went to a restaurant, R・K・T's. We enjoyed eating, drinking and talking there. We had a good time!
The star festival
We have the star festival as an annual event in Japan.
According to Chinese legend,a god separated a pair of stars that were lovers. Since the Weaver (Orihime) was so lovesick for the Cowherd (Hikoboshi), she did not do her work, and the got put the Milky Way between them.
After that, they can see each other only on the night of July 7th. So, the day is celebrated as the star festival, based on the legend.
People write their wishes on strips of colored paper, and hang them on the branches of leafy bamboo and put them outside at night.
So, of course, I wrote my wishes on a piece of paper and hang it.
By the way, my brother, Hirotaka, said a sad story. I was very surprised at his story.
He said that it will take 15 light-years to get to the Milky Way from the Earth. So, my wish will reach the Milky Way when I am 35 years old. And then, he added that the answer from there will come back when I am 50 years old. He adviced me that I should write wishes for myself after 30 years later.
According to Chinese legend,a god separated a pair of stars that were lovers. Since the Weaver (Orihime) was so lovesick for the Cowherd (Hikoboshi), she did not do her work, and the got put the Milky Way between them.
After that, they can see each other only on the night of July 7th. So, the day is celebrated as the star festival, based on the legend.
People write their wishes on strips of colored paper, and hang them on the branches of leafy bamboo and put them outside at night.
So, of course, I wrote my wishes on a piece of paper and hang it.
By the way, my brother, Hirotaka, said a sad story. I was very surprised at his story.
He said that it will take 15 light-years to get to the Milky Way from the Earth. So, my wish will reach the Milky Way when I am 35 years old. And then, he added that the answer from there will come back when I am 50 years old. He adviced me that I should write wishes for myself after 30 years later.
2009年7月8日水曜日
Book Review +a:A Bear Called paddington
I have a paper back book, and I will introduce this book, A BEAR CALLED PADDINGTON. This book was written by MICHAEL BOND. It was first published in1958 and followed by ten more books.
This book is organized with PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR, A BEAR IN HOT WATER, PADDINGTON GOES UNDER GROUND, A SHOPPING EXPEDITION, PADDINGTON AND THE “OLD MASTER”, A VISIT TO THE THEATRE, ADVENTURE AT THE SEASIDE, and A DISAPPEARING TRICK.
This book is organized with PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR, A BEAR IN HOT WATER, PADDINGTON GOES UNDER GROUND, A SHOPPING EXPEDITION, PADDINGTON AND THE “OLD MASTER”, A VISIT TO THE THEATRE, ADVENTURE AT THE SEASIDE, and A DISAPPEARING TRICK.
I would like to explain two of those stories.
PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR:
Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. In fact, that was how he came to have such an usual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station.
PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR:
Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. In fact, that was how he came to have such an usual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station.
It seemed to be sitting on some kind of suitcase an around its neck there was a label with some writing on it. The suitcase was old and battered and on the side, in large letters, were the words WANTED ON VOYAGE. And it seemed a very unusual kind of bear. It was brown, and it was wearing a most odd-looking hat, with a wide brim. When Mrs. Brown peered at it, it the Bear stood up and politely raised its hat, revealing two black ears. “Good afternoon,” it said, in a small, clean voice.
He used to live with his Aunt Lucy in Darkest Peru, but she had to go into a home for retired bear. So he came all the way from South America to England by himself. To tell the truth, he was a stowaway.
Then, Mrs. Brown caught a glimpse of the writing on the label. It said, simply, PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR. THANK YOU.
After consulting, Mr. Brown asked the Bear if he would like to come and stay with them. He jumped and his hat nearly fell off with excitement, and answered “Oooh, yes, please. I should like that very much. I have nowhere to go.” While Mrs. Brown went to meet her daughter Judy, Mr. Brown and Paddington went to the buffet and Paddington had a cup of tea and a large cream-and- jam cakes. But, he caused trouble; he ate the cake with his paws and he became sticky with it. And in the taxi, which they took to their home, the taxi driver got angry with the sticky bear.
PADDINGTON GOES UNDER GROUND:
Paddington travels on the underground with Mrs. Brown and Judy. At the station, but finds himself in a spot of bother with one of the inspectors.
And when he tried to run up the escalator, he felt himself falling. He went bump, bump, bump all the way down before he shot off the end and finally skidded to a stop by the wall. Then he found a button of the escalator and it said, in big red letters: TO STOP THE ESCALATOR IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PUSF THE BUTTON. It also said in much smaller letters, ‘Penalty for Improper Use - ￡50’. But in his hurry Paddington did not notice this, and he was scolded by the passengers.
Essay 3:My introduction 20 years in the future
Introduction
I will introduce you myself 20 years in the future.
Body
Now, I am thirty nine years old. I am a teacher of a high school and teach English. I am in charge of a third year student. So, I am very busy with giving them guidance of academic and career counseling.
I got married with a man ten years ago. He is also a teacher of a high school. We graduated from the same high school and we met again at the high school where we were working. Both of us have already transferred from that school to other schools and we are not at the same high school now.
We have two kids. One is a eight-year-old girl and another is a five-year-old boy. My daughter takes lessons on the piano on Saturdays. I took her to the piano lessons, and after her lesson, we go to Starbucks. We have coffee and cakes, and enjoy talking. My son likes playing baseball. Also, he likes watching baseball games. So, my husband and my son go to the baseball field near our house on Saturday, while my daughter and I are not at home.
Conclusion
At school, I have a lot of work and I have to arrive for work at 7 a.m. When I give guidance of academic and career counseling, I get home at 8 p.m. As you see, I am busy with my school and I can not spend much time with my kids on weekdays. So, I try to spend time with them on weekends.
I will introduce you myself 20 years in the future.
Body
Now, I am thirty nine years old. I am a teacher of a high school and teach English. I am in charge of a third year student. So, I am very busy with giving them guidance of academic and career counseling.
I got married with a man ten years ago. He is also a teacher of a high school. We graduated from the same high school and we met again at the high school where we were working. Both of us have already transferred from that school to other schools and we are not at the same high school now.
We have two kids. One is a eight-year-old girl and another is a five-year-old boy. My daughter takes lessons on the piano on Saturdays. I took her to the piano lessons, and after her lesson, we go to Starbucks. We have coffee and cakes, and enjoy talking. My son likes playing baseball. Also, he likes watching baseball games. So, my husband and my son go to the baseball field near our house on Saturday, while my daughter and I are not at home.
Conclusion
At school, I have a lot of work and I have to arrive for work at 7 a.m. When I give guidance of academic and career counseling, I get home at 8 p.m. As you see, I am busy with my school and I can not spend much time with my kids on weekdays. So, I try to spend time with them on weekends.
Essay 1: A self introduction letter to a host family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
Hello, thank you for your hosting.
My name is Miyo T. I am going to stay with you for 6 months. Thank you for your hosting.
First, I will introduce myself. I was born on sixth January and I am nineteen years old now. I live in Kumamoto prefecture of the Kyushu district. It is hot and humid in summer. on the other hand, it is cold in winter. There are four people in my family; my father, my mother, my brother and me. I love dogs and have two dogs. One is a Miniature Schnauzer and another is a Mongrel Dog. I like watching baseball games. In fact, I was a coach's assistant when I was a high school student. So I am looking forward to watch baseball games in America.
I go to Prefectual University of Kumamoto. I study English there. I would like to be a teacher and teach English at high school or junior high school. Now, I teach English and Math to junior high school students at cram school as a part time job.
I have been to Montana and Liverpool. So, this is the second time to stay in Montana. However, each stay was less than two weeks. This time, I will stay with you for six weeks and I am very happy.
Next, I would like to ask you some questions.
1. How many people are there in your family?
2. How long does it take from your house to the college?
3. I don’t smoke cigars and don’t like tobacco. If you smoke cigars, I will ask you to smoke outside.
4. I heard that it is very cold in winter. I don’t know how cold it is in Montana because this is the first time to stay in winter. Please tell me what to wear and what I should prepare.
I want to improve my English skills. So, please tell me when I make mistakes. Also, I would like to know about your culture.
I’m looking forward to stay with you.
I f you have something to tell me or ask me, please send me e-mails.
From Miyo,
Hello, thank you for your hosting.
My name is Miyo T. I am going to stay with you for 6 months. Thank you for your hosting.
First, I will introduce myself. I was born on sixth January and I am nineteen years old now. I live in Kumamoto prefecture of the Kyushu district. It is hot and humid in summer. on the other hand, it is cold in winter. There are four people in my family; my father, my mother, my brother and me. I love dogs and have two dogs. One is a Miniature Schnauzer and another is a Mongrel Dog. I like watching baseball games. In fact, I was a coach's assistant when I was a high school student. So I am looking forward to watch baseball games in America.
I go to Prefectual University of Kumamoto. I study English there. I would like to be a teacher and teach English at high school or junior high school. Now, I teach English and Math to junior high school students at cram school as a part time job.
I have been to Montana and Liverpool. So, this is the second time to stay in Montana. However, each stay was less than two weeks. This time, I will stay with you for six weeks and I am very happy.
Next, I would like to ask you some questions.
1. How many people are there in your family?
2. How long does it take from your house to the college?
3. I don’t smoke cigars and don’t like tobacco. If you smoke cigars, I will ask you to smoke outside.
4. I heard that it is very cold in winter. I don’t know how cold it is in Montana because this is the first time to stay in winter. Please tell me what to wear and what I should prepare.
I want to improve my English skills. So, please tell me when I make mistakes. Also, I would like to know about your culture.
I’m looking forward to stay with you.
I f you have something to tell me or ask me, please send me e-mails.
From Miyo,
"Book Report" from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!"
Kids are singing and doing their homework. The theme of the book report is about Peter Rabbit.
Lucy is writing her book report. She says, ‘Peter Rabbit is a stupid book about this stupid rabbit who steals vegetables from other people’s gardens’, and counting how many words she has written.
Schroder, who likes playing the piano, is typing his report with the piano rhythm, as if he is playing the piano. He polishes up his sentenses many times. After he concentrates typing report, he starts playing with computer game.
Charlie is looking over many books about Peter Rabbit. He analyzes them seriously. Then, he saw some boys playing baseball, and he says that he wants to play.
After a while, they start their homework.
Lucy tries to increase the number of words and use ‘very’.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEmxby8g8A
Lucy is writing her book report. She says, ‘Peter Rabbit is a stupid book about this stupid rabbit who steals vegetables from other people’s gardens’, and counting how many words she has written.
Schroder, who likes playing the piano, is typing his report with the piano rhythm, as if he is playing the piano. He polishes up his sentenses many times. After he concentrates typing report, he starts playing with computer game.
Charlie is looking over many books about Peter Rabbit. He analyzes them seriously. Then, he saw some boys playing baseball, and he says that he wants to play.
After a while, they start their homework.
Lucy tries to increase the number of words and use ‘very’.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEmxby8g8A
"Suppertime" from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!"
Snoopy is lying on his house. He wants Charlie Brown to bring his supper. While he is thinking that how happy he would if Charlie Brown brought his supper now, he falls asleep. He is dreaming of his starving and be bones.
Suddenly, Charlie Brown appears and he gives his supper. Then, Snoopy starts singing and dancing because he is very happy. He sings a song ‘Supper Time’. In his song, he thinks about many kinds of supper and he says how happy he is.
When Charlie Brown sees Snoopy is in good cheer and eating his meal, he says to Snoopy, why Snoopy is different from other dogs and why he can’t eat his meal calmly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBFdHJIl-Y
Suddenly, Charlie Brown appears and he gives his supper. Then, Snoopy starts singing and dancing because he is very happy. He sings a song ‘Supper Time’. In his song, he thinks about many kinds of supper and he says how happy he is.
When Charlie Brown sees Snoopy is in good cheer and eating his meal, he says to Snoopy, why Snoopy is different from other dogs and why he can’t eat his meal calmly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBFdHJIl-Y
2009年7月6日月曜日
Book Review 13: BABE The Sheep-Pig
Farmer Hogget has some sheep-dogs, horses and ducks and a lot of sheep in his farm. One day, he buys a pig. His name is Babe. He was a little pig with no mother. The farmer’s sheep-dog, Fly, loved Babe and taught him many sheepdog lessons. Babe is a clever, polite little pig and all the animal like Babe. But, Mrs. Hogget wants to kill Babe because she wanted to make a Christmas dinner for the farmer. One day, Babe helped his boss, Farmer Hogget and then, he learned to talk to the sheep. Farmer Hogget made a plan. He wanted to take Babe to the British trials for sheep-dog!
Farmer Hogget is a good person, and all the animal in his farm are also kind to Babe. Babe likes everyone in the farm. Why all the animal liked him? Because he was a polite pig and he also be kind to everyone. I read another series, Babe – pig in the city last week. That was an exciting story, but this one is an emotional story.
Farmer Hogget is a good person, and all the animal in his farm are also kind to Babe. Babe likes everyone in the farm. Why all the animal liked him? Because he was a polite pig and he also be kind to everyone. I read another series, Babe – pig in the city last week. That was an exciting story, but this one is an emotional story.
Book Review 12: HARRY and the Lady Next Door
Harry was a white dog with black spots. He loved all his neighbors, all except one. He did not love the lady next door. The lady next door sang high and loud. When she sang, Harry’s ears hurt. Harry tried everything to make her stop; he howled under her window with his friends, but it did not do any good. The lady next door went on singing, and she sang higher and louder than ever. He tried everything to make her stop; He leaded some cows and the Firemen’s Band to the lady’s house. However, he could not do any good.
A few nights after that, the family took Harry to the park. They were going to hear the Firemen’s Band, but there was no horn player. Instead, they had a singing contest. There were some women on the stage. The lady next door was also on the stage. Seeing her, Harry ran away. Then he found a watering can. In fact, there were two frogs. He brought the can and ran back to the singing contest.
Thanks to Harry, the lady next door won the First Prize at the singing contest! It meant she could study music in a far-off country for a long time! He was the happiest of all. Soon the time came for the lady next door to go away. Harry went to the ship with the family to see her off. This time, the lady next door was singing again. However Harry thought it was the most beautiful good-bye song he had ever heard.
I like dogs, and I like these pictures on this book. Harry is so cute! Harry is an interesting dog. He thinks what he should do to stop the lady next door singing. He had a lot of ideas to support him, but nothing would help him.
I would like to read other series of Harry.
A few nights after that, the family took Harry to the park. They were going to hear the Firemen’s Band, but there was no horn player. Instead, they had a singing contest. There were some women on the stage. The lady next door was also on the stage. Seeing her, Harry ran away. Then he found a watering can. In fact, there were two frogs. He brought the can and ran back to the singing contest.
Thanks to Harry, the lady next door won the First Prize at the singing contest! It meant she could study music in a far-off country for a long time! He was the happiest of all. Soon the time came for the lady next door to go away. Harry went to the ship with the family to see her off. This time, the lady next door was singing again. However Harry thought it was the most beautiful good-bye song he had ever heard.
I like dogs, and I like these pictures on this book. Harry is so cute! Harry is an interesting dog. He thinks what he should do to stop the lady next door singing. He had a lot of ideas to support him, but nothing would help him.
I would like to read other series of Harry.
Book Review 11: The Town Mouse and the country Mouse
There was once a little brown country mouse. His name was Pipin. In spring, hi lay in the grass and listened to the birds sing. In summer, he nibbled on wild strawberries … and cur grass for his winter bed.
One day, his cousin, Toby came to Pipin’s house. Pipin made Toby a sear from soft, squashy moss, but Toby did not like it. Pipin took Toby for a walk. However, flowers made Toby sneeze. Toby did not adopted the country life, and he told Pipin to come and see his town.
Next morning, they left for the town. First, they went to the station and got on a train. After they got to the own, they went to Toby’s house. But it was not easy for Pipin to walk thorough the busy street. They enjoyed their dinner in the kitchen … however, a cat suddenly appeared and ran after them.
Next morning, Pipin went back his home in his country.
I have read this book in Japanese when I was child. But I felt they had some differences. The pictures on this book are very cute and it is fun to see them.
I can learn there are many lifestyles which suit each person.
One day, his cousin, Toby came to Pipin’s house. Pipin made Toby a sear from soft, squashy moss, but Toby did not like it. Pipin took Toby for a walk. However, flowers made Toby sneeze. Toby did not adopted the country life, and he told Pipin to come and see his town.
Next morning, they left for the town. First, they went to the station and got on a train. After they got to the own, they went to Toby’s house. But it was not easy for Pipin to walk thorough the busy street. They enjoyed their dinner in the kitchen … however, a cat suddenly appeared and ran after them.
Next morning, Pipin went back his home in his country.
I have read this book in Japanese when I was child. But I felt they had some differences. The pictures on this book are very cute and it is fun to see them.
I can learn there are many lifestyles which suit each person.
Book Review 10: The Magical Book
Leo lived with his granny in a tall house in the middle of town. He was an utterly ordinary boy such as you could find anywhere, but his life suddenly changed. One day, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister came to their house to see Leo. The Chancellor said to Leo,’’ Sire, your great-great-great-great-great grand father has died, and you are to be king!’’ Leo had never expected to be made a king, so he was very confused. However, the Chancellor said,’’ there is no time to lose.77 and he led Leo to a grand coach and whisked him away. After Leo arrived into the castle, he went looking for a book to read. When Leo said that he wanted to read all the books, the Chancellor shouted,’’ Stop!’’ and said,’’ Those looks aren’t well, safe…’’ In spite of the warning, Leo opened a book. The title was ‘The Book of Beats’
I thought this story, about a boy and a dragon, would be interesting when I saw the cover. However, the most exciting thing for me in this book was when the white horse came from a book. Also, I think The dragon which came from the book is not so bad animal.
For the first time, I did no like Leo and he was a bad king. However, he tried hard to find the dragon to stop destroying. Now, I think he is a great king.
I thought this story, about a boy and a dragon, would be interesting when I saw the cover. However, the most exciting thing for me in this book was when the white horse came from a book. Also, I think The dragon which came from the book is not so bad animal.
For the first time, I did no like Leo and he was a bad king. However, he tried hard to find the dragon to stop destroying. Now, I think he is a great king.
Book Review 9: Alice in Wonderland
Alice was getting tired of sitting with her sister. She had tried reading her sister’s book, but as it didn’t have any pictures or people talking, it was very dull indeed. She was just wondering whether to pick some daisies for a daisy chain when a white Rabbit ran past. She didn’t care the White Rabbit because seeing a rabbit was not so very remarkable. However, when the Rabbit took a watch out oh its pocket, she jumped up. She chased after it and was just in time to see the Rabbit pop down a large hole. In a flash, Alice followed. Alice saw a lot of strange animals and people there. It was the entrance of the Wonderland!
I am not sure if I could understand everything in this story, Alice in Wonderland, because most things which happen in this story are so strange. There are a lot of strange animals and people in the Wonderland, but I think they are so interesting. I like the White Rabbit which led Alice into the Wonderland. However, I did not understand what the White Rabbit wanted to do and what happened to Alice.
I want to try the wonderful drink and cake!
I am not sure if I could understand everything in this story, Alice in Wonderland, because most things which happen in this story are so strange. There are a lot of strange animals and people in the Wonderland, but I think they are so interesting. I like the White Rabbit which led Alice into the Wonderland. However, I did not understand what the White Rabbit wanted to do and what happened to Alice.
I want to try the wonderful drink and cake!
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