November 21th: Lunch and Dinner

Today, I went to downtown with Japanese course member. Last month, we took 日本語教育能力検定試験so we gathered to eat lunch. We passed a bouquet and message card to our teacher. She looked very happy. Then we ate lunch. The lunch menu had pasta, soup, salad, ice-cream and drink. That was 980 yen and good taste so great!

Then Aya, Noriko and I went to karaoke. I sang many songs. I like the song whose Ayaka, Yuzu, Hu-mido, Yamaguti Momoe and so on.

At night, Japanese course member gathered once again and we went to “Rose”. It is izakaya. I like the izakaya because, food is delicious and cheep! I ate pasta, pizza, salad, meat etc. We also talked about in the future. We have same dream. I want to come true my dream. Today, I had a good time with my good member^^
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November 12th: My Birthday!!☆

Today, I became 20 years old! My friends gave me e-mail and said me “Happy Birthday!” so I felt very happy(^O^) Some friends also gave me presents! I think that 20 years old is special. I am an adult but I am a child yet. I want to become a good adult.

In the evening, I went to the izakaya with my family. I drank alcohol. I could drink with my family so I was glad. Today was special day for me!! Thank you everyone♪
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Essay2-03b: My Language Learning Stories＊

My first language is Japanese but I am interested in other languages since junior high school. When I was a kindergartner, I was my first touch in English. It was a shock because I could not understand his talk. Then I started studying English in school. Now, I think that I want to work with use various languages in the future.

Currently, I have a qualification that is semi level 2 of Eiken. So I want to get level 2, next time. I have taken the test, but I could not get it. I think that I want to try it one more time. I graduated high school and keeping study English, because I could know to communicate with foreigner in English is very interesting! Now, I am interested in other languages so if I have a chance, I want to study those.

In my past, I had good experiences. My best experience is high school life. When I was a high school student, I belonged to the communication course for three years. Our class had a vice teacher who from America. So we had many chances that can speak in English. There were also some exchange students in our class. First year, I made a friend with Germany girl. She and I were always together. She can speak five languages so I asked to her about English. Next year, I made a friend with Australian girl. She is older than I. She gave me a power. She wanted to work in Japan. Her dream came true this year. When I heard the news, I felt very glad. I keep contacting with her. I think that met to her is a good thing. The class had many events. We had a school trip and went to Hawaii. The oversea travel was first time for me. I had a good experience. For example, we spoke only English in there. We also experienced home stay only three days with my friend. I was not good at speak English so I depended on her. But I could communicate with host family. I knew that to tell is very important. In class, most interesting class was watching movies. The teacher brought many foreign movies. We watched Disney movie, Harry Potter series, Home alone and so on. I could listen and I liked this time.

I am interested in English but, I am interested in not only it but also China and Korea! I am taking part in conversation volunteer once a week. I started last year because I was interested in to teach Japanese for foreigner. I made Chinese and Korean friends in there. Our language is Japanese because I cannot speak their languages. I will start to study languages someday. I want to speak Chinese or Korean in the future.

I will keep studying languages. But there are not only other languages but also Japanese. Since I took part in the volunteer, I think that I should study Japanese more. To study language is very important. A man who is a president of the YMCA, taught me it “Language is weapon of peace”. If I could not use it, I cannot communicate with people. I want to communicate with many people so I want to study language, English, Chinese, Korean and so on. I also want to trip foreign countries, I want to meet foreigners and I want to use language. I will never forget this “Language is weapon of peace”.
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Korean food

Do you know Toppogi? It likes rice cake and it is Korean food. Last week, my mother bought it and cooked. The picture is it. I think that to put in Nabe food is the best! I also like to eat with Kochujan. It is spice. My mother likes to eat with it^^ I am not dislike it.
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News Quiz 2

Question
1. World leaders past and present were joined to celebrate the 20th anniversary. What is the anniversary?
2. Three people were found dead and another seriously injured. Where is the city?
3. Tokyo decided to cut for high school. What is it?
4. Student who retake test want to do early. What is it?
5. People change own cell phone by ornamental. What is called the cell phone by people?
6. In fiscal 2008, how number of temporary works climbed?
7. The old complexes to get new thing. What is it?
8. What is the name of famous kangaroo that is died in Nagano?
9. Police arrested a 21-years-old university student. What did he do?
10. How old is he died who is Derby winner in 1936?

Answer
1. Fall of the Berlin Wall(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/10, P.1)
2. Uekimachi, Kumamoto Prefecture(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/10, P.2)
3. Entries based on endorsement(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/10, P.3)
4. Influenza jabs(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/25, P.2)
5. Decoden(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/25, P.3)
6. 4.6%( The Daily Yomiuri, 11/27, P.1)
7. Elevators(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/27, P.3)
8. Hatch(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/27, P.2)
9. Smuggle marijuana from India in to Japan(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/27, P.2)
10. 91 years old(The Daily Yomiuri, 11/27, P.24)
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Reading

A man believed to the suspect sought by police in connection with the murder of British woman Lindsay Hawker underwent cosmetic surgery on his nose at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Nagoya on Oct. 24, it was learned Wednesday.

According to police investigators, the man, believed to be Tatsuya Ichihashi, 30, also visited another cosmetic surgery clinic in Fukuoka in mid-October. Ichihashi is on a nationwide wanted list on suspicion on abandoning Hawker’s body in a bathtub on the balcony of his apartment on March 25, 2007.

The Chiba prefectural police believe Ichihashi has repeated cosmetic surgeries, moving from place to place to shake off the police.

According to the investigators, the prefectural police received a report from the Nagoya clinic on Oct. 27 saying that a man resembling Ichihashi had visited the hospital.

After analyzing photos of Ichihashi and those of the man taken before and after the surgery, the police concluded the man was Ichihashi.

The man bears almost no resemblance to the photos on wanted posters, which show Ichihashi with increased upper eyelids and a protuberant lower lip. The man in the post surgery photos has creased upper eyelids and his lower lip does not protrude. Old and new surgical scars could be seen in the pictures, the investigators said.
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News Quiz 1

Questions
1. Who is the prime minister of New Zealand now?
2. The government will consider for families raising children the same year, a senior government official indicated Saturday. What is the plan of government?
3. What is the memorial day of Nichiren Shonin?
4. Children ask for money and food on the road in the Pariaman region of Sumatra. What was happened there?
5. There is a country that voicing uneasiness about United States president’s Nobel Peace Prize. What is the country?
6. Female farmers boosting of agriculture. How are they selling products?
7. Where is the host of Olympics in 2016?
8. How many years establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria?
9. Who is a man that earns 1st Tour win of golf?
10. Who is a girl that claims silver medal of gymnastics?

Answers
1. John Key. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.2)
2. Scrapping the tax break for dependents next fiscal year.
(The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.2)
3. October 13th. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.3)
4. Powerful earthquake. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.3)
5. China. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.5)
6. Sell the products direct from the farmers. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/11/2009, P.10)
7. Rio de Janeiro. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/04/2009, P.1)
8. 140 years. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/02/2009, P.23)
9. Ryuichi Oda. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/19/2009, P.20)
10. Koko Tsurumi. (The Daily Yomiuri, 10/19/2009, P.18)

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November 7th: Presents!

Today, I went to shopping with my sister. Next week has my birthday so she bought me a wallet! The brand name is “VIVAYOU”. I like the design and color very much! In this picture, left is old and right is new!! Left one is cute too but I wanted to get bigger wallet. I am thanks to her^^ Then we went to Italian Tomato to eat cake! The cake is expensive for me so when I came to there last time, I could not buy a short cake with strawberry><

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October 31: Halloween Party★

Today, I took part in Halloween party. The organizer was Mr. Minor! I went to there with Midori. Before, we bought Halloween costume, witch’s hat. Then there were many people so I was surprise! There were delicious food and darts machine. Mr. Minor and Mr. Tomei is very good darts player! I am not good at it;( So they taught me how to play it. And I practiced again and again. Then I could play it well than before. I am thanks to them^^ I could enjoy in there♪
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Cambodia

Last week, I met my friend, Yuka. Now she goes to school in Fukuoka and decided to her job for next year! So I said her “Congratulation(^O^)” She looks very happy. She will go to Cambodia to volunteer in there next week. She is very positive so I like her. I want to hear about Cambodia!
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My Plan☆

I will go to Kobe, Kyoto and Osaka with my sister and her boy friend. Last month, we went to izakaya and talked about New Year holidays. I wanted to travel so I told them and she said “Let’s go to there together!!” I felt very happy^^

I have never been to Kobe. Previously, I had read a travel book that written about there. Kobe has many famous places and a beautiful row of houses and street. I am looking forward to see night view the best!! And I want to eat delicious sweets and buy some cute sundry goods^^

When I was a junior high school student, I went to Osaka castle, Kinkaku temple, Ginkaku temple and so on. But I could not go Kiyomizu temple and Arasiyama so I want to go to there and mend my heart.

But!!!!!!!! Now, I have no money>< So I must work more and more. Winter holiday is very short but I want to spend with enjoy(^^)
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BR2-11: Snowmen

Have you ever made a snowman? I have never made it but I thought that want to make it!

This title is Snowmen. There are some kind of snowmen. For example, kind, spiteful and so on. It is written about communication people and snowmen. The book is very interesting!

I like snow sight but my town has no snow;( When I went to Aso, I could see it. So I want to go there again!!

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BR2-10: Sleeping Beauty

I read the book that title is "Sleeping Beauty". Do you know this story? I did not know this story.

One day, a baby was born between king and queen. Then they opened birthday party. Many guests enjoyed the party but it was not interested for a mean fairy. She got angry with them and snarled "On the baby's sixteenth birthday, you will prick your finger on a spinning wheel and die!" Actually, it was happened and time was stop.Then a prince came from other country to help the girl and people of the city.

I think that the sleeping girl looks very happy person! And I like this story so I recommend you^^

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Essay2-03(a): Language Learning Stories

My language is Japanese but I am interested in other languages since junior high school. When I was a kindergartner, I was touch in English first time. It was a shocking thing for me. Then I learned English in school. Now, I think that I want to work use some languages in the future.

Now, I have a qualification that is semi grade 2 of eiken. So I want to get grade 2, next time. I have taken the test but I could not get it. I think that I want to try it one more. I graduated high school and keep studying English. Because I could know to communicate with foreigner in English is very interesting! Now, I am interested in other languages so if I have a chance, I want to study that.

When I was a kindergartner, a man came to our preschool. I do not remember his name but I am remembered studied English. I enjoyed knowing new words. When I was a pupil, I learned to English in Kumon with my younger brother. Every time, I had a speaking test in there. When I was a junior high school student, I had an English class. My teacher was an English teacher for three years. The teacher was a man who is stern every day. But class was very fine. The class was divided two classes. The school decided to do class with few student so there were about twenty students. I also like the class by ALT. He speaks only English so it was difficult but fun. I could enjoy so I decided to go English course in high school. When I was a high school student, I belonged to the communication course for three years. Our class had a vice teacher who from America. So we had many chances that can speak in English. There were also some exchange students in our class. First year, I made a friend with Germany girl. She and I were always together. She can speak five languages so I asked to her about English. Next year, I made a friend with Australian girl. She is older than I. She gave me a power. She wanted to work in Japan. Her dream came true this year. When I heard the news, I felt very glad. I keep contacting with her. I think that met to her is a good thing. The class had many events. We had a school trip and went to Hawaii. The oversea travel was first time for me. I had a good experience. For example, we spoke only English in there. We also experienced home stay only three days with my friend. I was not good at speak English so I depended on her. But I could communicate with host family. I knew that to tell is very important. In class, most interesting class was watching movies. The teacher brought many foreign movies. We watched Disney movie, Harry Potter series, Home alone and so on. I could listen and I liked this time. When I was a first year of university, I learned French first time. It was very difficult for me but I could get information about France.

Now, I am interested in China and Korea! I am taking part in conversation volunteer once a week. I started it last year. Because I was interested in to teach Japanese for foreigner. I made Chinese and Korean friends in there. Our language is Japanese because I cannot speak theirs languages. So I will start to study the languages. Someday, I want to speak in Chinese or Korean.

I will keep studying languages. But it is not only other languages but also Japanese. Since I took part in the volunteer, I think that I should study Japanese more. To study language is very important. A man taught me it “Language is weapon of peace”. I think so. If we could not use it, we cannot communicate with people. I want to communicate with many people so I want to study language, English, Chinese, Korean and so on. I also want to trip foreign countries, I want to meet foreigner and I want to use language. I will never forget this “Language is weapon of peace”.
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Essay2-03a: Language Learning Stories

My language is Japanese but I am interested in other languages since junior high school. When I was a kindergartner, I was touch in English first time. It was a shocking thing for me. Then I learned English in school. Now, I think that I want to work use some languages in the future.

Now, I have a qualification that is semi grade 2 of eiken. So I want to get grade 2, next time. I have taken the test but I could not get it. I think that I want to try it one more. I graduated high school and keep studying English. Because I could know to communicate with foreigner in English is very interesting! Now, I am interested in other languages so if I have a chance, I want to study that.

When I was a kindergartner, a man came to our preschool. I do not remember his name but I am remembered studied English. I enjoyed knowing new words. When I was a pupil, I learned to English in Kumon with my younger brother. Every time, I had a speaking test in there. When I was a junior high school student, I had an English class. My teacher was English teacher for three years. The teacher was a man who is stern every day. But class was very fine. The class was divided two classes. The school decided to do class with few student so there were about twenty students. I also like the class by ALT. He speaks only English so it was difficult but fun. I could enjoy so I decided to go English course in high school. When I was a high school student, I belonged to the communication course for three years. Our class had a vice teacher who from America. So we had many chances that can speak in English. There were also some exchange students in our class. First year, I made a friend with Germany girl. She and I were always together. She can speak five languages so I asked to her about English. Next year, I made a friend with Australian girl. She is older than I. She gave me a power. She wanted to work in Japan. Her dream came true this year. When I heard the news, I felt very glad. I keep contacting with her. I think that met to her is a good thing. The class had many events. We had a school trip and went to Hawaii. The oversea travel was first time for me. I had a good experience. For example, we spoke only English in there. We also experienced home stay only three days with my friend. I was not good at speak English so I depended on her. But I could communicate with host family. I knew that to tell is very important. In class, most interesting class was watching movies. The teacher brought many foreign movies. We watched Disney movie, Harry Potter series, Home alone and so on. I could listen and I liked this time. When I was a first year of university, I learned French first time. It was very difficult for me but I could get information about France.

Now, I am interested in China and Korea! I am taking part in conversation volunteer once a week. I started it last year. Because I was interested in to teach Japanese for foreigner. I made Chinese and Korean friends in there. Our language is Japanese because I cannot speak theirs languages. So I will start to study the languages. Someday, I want to speak in Chinese or Korean.

I will keep studying languages. But it is not only other languages but also Japanese. Since I took part in the volunteer, I think that I should study Japanese more. To study language is very important. A man taught me it “Language is weapon of peace”. I think so. If we could not use it, we cannot communicate with people. I want to communicate with many people so I want to study language, English, Chinese, Korean and so on. I also want to trip foreign countries, I want to meet foreigner and I want to use language. I will never forget this “Language is weapon of peace”.
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Language Learning Stories

Future

• Want to get grade 2 of Eiken
• Want to speak some languages
• Want to communicate with foreigner
• Want to live in foreign countries
• Want to trip to some countries

Kindergartner

• I met an American first time
• There was a woman who teaches English near my house

Elementary school student

• I went to Kumon to learn English for a year

Junior high school student

• My teacher is very stern
• I like English
• I decided to take an examination English course for high school

High school student

• My vice teacher was an American for three years
• I play Peach Boy in English with my classmates
• I went to Hawaii of school trip
• I experienced home stay
• I made friends with Australian and German girls

First year at university

• I learned French first time
• I took part in conversation volunteer with my friends
• I decided to become a Japanese teacher

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Language Learning Stories

I was a kindergartner, a man came to our preschool. I do not remember his name but I am remembered studied English. I was touch English first time then. When I was a pupil, I learned to English in Kumon with my younger brother. When I was a junior high school student, I had an English class. My teacher was English teacher for three years. The class was not fine because the teacher was stern every day. When I was a high school student, I was belonged to the communication course for three years. Second grade, we had a trip and we went to Hawaii for two weeks. We experienced home stay with my friend for three days. When I was a 1st grade of KGU, I learned French first time. It was very difficult. And I started conversation volunteer with Chinese and Korean so I had an interest in these languages. In the future, I want to be a Japanese teacher and use many languages.
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Flat Tire><

Today, I could not come Writing class on time. My bicycle got flat tire near Heisei Station. I thought that pull up there and I would take a train. But there was no train! So I pulled up my bicycle there and I walked by near bus stop. Then I took about 10 minutes. I saw the schedule and I was surprise! Because there were no buses>< So I caught a taxi and came to KGU.
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Hobbies☆

Last time’s speaking class, we talked about hobbies. My partner was Chihiro. Her hobby is cooking now. She is good at cooks stir-fry. Her sister cooks too. She is good at cooks hashed rice. Her father also cooks katsu-don. I like katsu-don so I want to eat it someday. Chihiro also likes listening music. She comes to school by bicycle from Uto and listening to music. Her favorite singer is Ayaka. She likes “Peace Loving People” the best. I like the song too because the song give me power!!
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November 15th: YMCA!★

Yesterday, I went to Obiyama by bicycle and I met my friends Aya and Noriko then we went to YMCA together. YMCA had “To-busai” that looks bazaar.

I was surprise because there were crowded by many people. I met some friends who from other countries students of YMCA. They sold many foods. I ate Sri Lankan curry, meat of sheep, gyo-za, chizimi and crepe with bean paste. I like Sri Lankan curry the best! I saw first time for me. I thought that is spicy but in fact, it was not hot and delicious! I also eat meat of sheep is first time so it is good experience for me!! I had eaten chizimi but it made by Korean so it was tasty more^^

I met my Chinese friend, Shishi. We found cute and cheep doll. It was 50 yen. We bought it! I felt very happy^^ She also got 300 yen bag.

Do you know “Fu-sen kazura”? It is plant. I saw it first time yesterday. The seed has white heart mark!! It is very cute so I got the seed. I will pot it in next spring.

Next Thursday, conversation volunteer will start! My partner was decide^^ The person is Mr. Kan-Tou. I know him so I am looking forward next time! Yesterday, I had a good time with my friends^^
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October 30th: Tokai(^O^)

In the evening, I went to Tokai Dai2 high school with my friends Fumi and Yama. We were classmates. We met some teachers. I heard sad news!! Next year, our course will disappear>< Our course is Communication Course. It was very sad for us(;_;)

We talked with Mr. Tommy. He was our English teacher. He is from California in America. I heard about Disney Land of California! I want to go there someday!! And we decide to open Christmas party in the Tommy’s house in December! I am looking forward to it^^
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October 30th: School Festival!

Today, I went to Ruteru University with my friend Fumi by bicycle. I met our friend Hitomi. “Hitomi” is family name so very rare! We bought dumpling and gyoza. They were very tasty^^ Fumi and I watched music stage. It was very interesting.

Then we went Italian Tomato to eat cake in downtown. I ate cheese cake. It was very big size and delicious^^ I had a enjoyable time with my friends!!
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October 18th: Exam><

Today, we got up at 7:00am. Then we prepared and started from the hotel for Kyushu University by bus. We felt very nervous!!

Our class was different so very sad><>< But I could good experience and good study for in the future. There is expected to be an announcement about the exam in December.

There was a cake shop in front of Ohashi station and we bought a cake each other. I ate a Mont Blanc cake because I like it very much! It was very delicious^^ It was reward for us^^

Then we went Hakata Station by bus and we bought box lunch to eat in the train. My box lunch had Takana rice and shrimp with mayonnaise. It was tasty too. I am arrived my home at 20:00pm. I could enjoy with my friends!!
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Essay2-02b: World Websites

I am learned history when I was a pupil of elementary school. I didn’t like this subject by junior high school student but the teacher of high school is very interesting. He taught me fun of history. I like history because is it looks story. But I am not good at world history. It is difficult for me! Last writing class, I saw some websites of world history.

I am interested in world history. Do you know about mummy? I found a website that is written about mummy. (Grid Club: Time Tunnel-Mummy Making Quiz) I don’t know about history of Egyptian until now. Egyptians mummify dead to preserve them for the afterlife. Ancient Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen. The bodies were packed with natron. Embalmers left in the heart because they believed it would be weight in the afterlife. Embalmers cut open the body with a knife made of stone. I saw that how to make mummy. It is very cruel thing. I don’t want to be a mummy!

Then I am interested in history of Europe too. I like Marie Antoinette the best. I read the comic that title is “Rose of Versailles” when I was a junior high school student. It is Japanese comic. In Europe, there are famous places. On website, I could see many places. (World History For Kids-By Kids Past.com) I want to go Versailles Palace and feel period. I have the impression that European is noble. If I could go back the past, I want to be a noble and live in there.

Next, do you know the Great Wall of China? I have watched it on television and picture pasted in website. (Great Wall) It looks very long. I have a friends who from China. They and I have never been to there so we will go there in the future. I think that the Great Wall is symbol of China and to see that is to know about Chinese history.

Recently, I think that to study history is very important and interesting! I want to learn not only Japanese history but also world history. And I like to see pictures of many countries. So website pictures make me excited. To see it is I can feel period. But I want to visit many places. For example, there are America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and so on. Japan also has historical place. I think that people should know about own country. I want to be a person who can understand about history of the world.
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BR2-09: I am a Star

I read this book that title is "I Am a Star". The book is written about stars. Do you like stars? I like to see it. It makes me happy. Last week, I saw a shooting star first time in my life. And that day was my birthday so I felt very happy. It also gave me power!

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Reference

Jean, M. I am a Star. : Scholastic.

BR2-08: The Book store Burglar

There was a cat that lives in book store with a man and likes cheese. The cat's name is Cobweb. One day she saw a man who is stole a spare key. Then she knocked down with her friends! It was very funny story.

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Reference

Sue , A. The Shoemaker and the Elves. : Oxford University Press.

BR2-07: The Shoemaker and the Elves

The story is known by many people but I do not well so I read the book this time.

There were shoemaker who is old and the shop is not good. One day, he got up and saw on the table, there was a pair of beautiful shoes. So he was very surprise! Then he sold it and got money. He could buy cloth. At night, he could see two little elves! He understood who made the shoes. He thank to them and made clothes. The two elves felt happy and they never came to his shoes shop.

The story was very interesting! I am not skillful person so I want to help by the elves!

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Reference

Sue , A. The Shoemaker and the Elves. : Oxford University Press.

BR2-06: The Magic Porridge Pot

I read the book that title is "The Magic Porridge Pot". The picture is cute.

There is a girl who lived with her mother. There were poor so they cannot full. One day, the girl helped to the man and he gave her a magic pot. The pot is very interesting! Her mother is very vulgar so she could not use it well.

If I have the pot, I may do that same things with her mother!

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Reference

Harriet, Z. (1997). The Magic Porridge Pot. USA: Penguin Group.

BR2-05: Shawn and Keeper

I read this book because I like human and animal’s story recently.

There is a boy and a dog. The boy’s name is Shawn and the dog’s name is Keeper. There are good friends since Shawn was born. The story is about theirs birthday party.

I don’t have childhood friends so I feel sad for me. If I have childhood friends, I want to play, have parties and so on.
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Reference

Jonathan, L. Shawn and Keeper

BR2-04: Stuart Little

I read this book because I had known this character. But I had never read the book so I thought that I want to read it!

There is a mouse, Stuart Little and a cat, Snowbell. They play “hide and seek”. Stuart hid in the vase but he cannot go out in person! He is mischievous boy!!

I think that animal world looks enjoyable! If I can change animal, I want to be a cat. Because their life looks easy^^
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Reference

Lydia, H. (2001). Stuart Little. Columbia: Harper Collins Publishers.

October 17th: Fukuoka!!

Today, I went to Fukuoka to take a examination(日本語教育能力検定試験) by train with my friends Aya and Noriko. The test will take place tomorrow so we went to visit Kyushu University of meeting place today. Then, we went to Nakasu by subway and I saw many stands. Nakasu is famous of stand. There were many stands and people. We find good stand and we ate Chinese noodle and Oden. It was very delicious! We became full and went to the hotel. At night, we studied hard for tomorrow together. Friends taught me many words so I could remember! I had a good night!
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October 5th: Movie and CD

Today, I watched the movie in the library alone. The title is “Broken English”. This is love story. There is a woman who is single. She has many loves but not well. Then, she meets French man. She is in love with him. I do not this movie because bored for me and I cannot recommend this.

After school, I went to TSUTAYA with my father by his car. I borrowed two CDs. The artist is Ayaka and Arashi. I like listening to their music because I can feel comfortable.
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October 4th: Movie

I watched movie on TV in my house. The title is “Handsome★Suit”. I had watched it at the movie theater with my friend. The movie is very interesting! I cannot stop laughing^^ There is a not handsome man. One day, the man wears a suit and he could be handsome man!! He became famous of a model. If I can get the suit, I want to be a beautiful woman. I like Mr. Shosuke Tanihara. Do you know him? He is famous an actor.
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October 1st: Rock Town

Today, a shop opened near my house. The shop’s name is “Rock Town”. In after school, I went to there by bicycle. I was surprised because there were many shops and people. For example, there is Matsumotokiyoshi, Mr. Donut, Dotonbori, Taiyaki Kenkyuzyo, a beauty parlor and so on. I bought 10yen manzyu. It was cheap and delicious! After this, I will go there many times^^
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September 27th: Joyful!

Today, I went to the Joyful with Shishi in Hotakubo. She is Chinese but good Japanese speaker. I made friends with her this summer. She taught me about China. I have never been to there so I want to go there with her someday. I also learned Chinese few by her. Chinese is very difficult for me>< (57 words)(394 words)

September 22th: Concert and Lunch♪

Today, I met my best friends Akari^^ We are same high school and brass band members. She lives in Fukuoka now. This week have Silver Week so she came back to Kumamoto.

First, we watched the concert to find our friends, Saki in downtown. It made by Kumadai, Kendai and Kyu-kandai. Saki is Kendai student and plays percussion! She is brass member too. The concert had songs that I know so I could enjoy^^

Next, we ate lunch at J-café. Recently, I often go there. The dishes are very delicious and the café is comfortable so I like. We talked to about many things. Now, she studies to be a cabin attendant. I study to be a Japanese teacher. So we were encourages each other. We are best friends!!
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September 17th: Speech Contest☆

Today had a speech contest in the city library. Entries were student of Japanese class in YMCA. I visited there with Aya. We take part in conversation volunteer once a week since last year so the teacher invited us to do judge. There were about ten entries. There were also my friends, Shishi and You. They are Chinese. Everyone is good at speak Japanese. It was very excited for me^^ Now, I do not have the volunteer. It will start in November and member will change! So I am looking forward to take part in it^^

President of the school said “Language is weapon of peace”. His speech moved me. I sympathize with him. We can communicate with same language. I could know afresh importance of language.
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September 15th: Happy Birthday!

Today is my sister’s birthday! She became 23 years old. She went away from morning till night so I could not spend with her ;( But I could pass the present. She looked very happy! I felt happy too^^
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September 14th: Shopping!

Tomorrow is my sister’s birthday so I went to downtown to buy present. I hesitated what to buy. I found the shop where she likes. I bought pouch and handkerchief. I am looking forward to see her with smile^^
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Essay 2-02: World Website

I am learning it since pupil of elementary school. I didn’t like this subject by junior high school student but the teacher of high school is very interesting. He taught me fun of history. I like history because is it looks story. But I am not good at world history. It is difficult for me! Last writing class, I saw some website of world history. I am interested in world history.

I don’t know about history of Egyptian until now. Do you know about mummy? Egyptians mummify dead to preserve them for the afterlife. Ancient Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen. The bodies were packed with natron. Embalmers left in the heart because they believed it would be weighted in the afterlife. Embalmers cut open the body with a knife made of stone. I saw that how to make mummy. It is very cruel thing. I don’t want to be a mummy!

I am interested in history of Europe too. I like Marie Antoinette the best. I read a comic that title is “Rose of Versailles” when I was a junior high school student. It is Japanese comic. In Europe, there are famous places. I want to go Versailles Palace and feel period. I have the impression that European is noble. If I could go back the past, I want to be a noble and live in there.

Last, do you know the Great Wall of China? I have watched it on TV and picture pasted in website. It looks very long. I have a friends who from China. They and I have never been to there so we will go there in the future. I think that the Great Wall is symbol of China and to see that is to know about Chinese history.

Recently, I think that to study history is very interesting! I want to learn not only Japanese history but also world history. And I like to see pictures of many countries. So website’s pictures make me excited. To see it is I can feel period. But I want to visit many places. For example, there are America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and so on. Japan also has historical place. I think that people should know about own country. I want to be a person who can understand about history of the world.
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BR2-03: Pocket Money

I read the book because the picture is cute. And I like family's love story.

A heroine had thing who wanted to get. So she stored up her money. She does her best to get pocket money. I can understand her feeling. I want to get cute clothes so I am work hard as a part timer now. I also want to go Korea next spring vacation so I will do my best more!
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Reference

Book:Alex, B. (2001). Pocket Money. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press

BR2-02: Victrian Adventure

I like this adventure series so I borrowed it.

Children go to London and make friends with few people. The children help friends. I think that it is very nice. I want to make friends with many foreigner. Now, I have foreigner friends so I am very happy and I can know about many countries. In the future, I will go many countries and make friends with people more!

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Reference

Book:Alex, B. (1990). Victorian Adventure. China: Oxford University Press.

English Website Reviews

GridClub: Time Tunnel-Mummy Making Quiz
http://www.gridclub.com/freearea/tasters/timetunnel/period/egy/environ/egyenv/egyenv.shtml

Great Wall
http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/geo/wall.htm

World History For Kids-By Kids Past.com
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/index.php

October 27th: Halloween Party!

Today, I had English class afterschool. October 31th is Halloween so we had a party with class member. There is Mr. Minor, Machiko, Mayu, Midori, Kyoko, Junko and me. I wore uniform of high school and witch’s hat. It was very cute! We played same games, ate delicious food and spoke English. I brought snacks. Kyoko brought a handmade chocolate cake. Junko also brought a handmade milk jelly. There were very delicious! I had a good time with friends!★ Next Saturday, I will go to Halloween party in downtown near the traffic center. I am looking forward to go there!!
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September 9th: Yuzu♪

Today, I went to downtown after school by bicycle. I met my friends Fumi and Misato. We are friends since high school days. At noon, we ate Monja-Yaki. It was first time for me and very delicious!! Next, we went to びぷれす to see a singer “Yuzu”. Yuzu is my favorite singer so I was looking forward to see them! I could see them and they gave me a power. I felt very happy!! I bought the new CD “Furusato”. I listening it everyday^^
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September 5th: Walking☆

Today, I had a part time job at noon to evening. Then, I came back home and went to the Aqua Dome to walk with my mother. Every fall season, we walk there for our health. There is pool, jogging course and so on. Some people gather there. I sometimes see three cats. I am looking forward to see them every time.
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Essay 2-01b: My Love Places☆

I have some favorite places. For example, there are in near my house and so on. I can change feeling of my heart at some places.

There is a park near my house. I constantly went there with my friend when I was a high school student. I liked to talk with him on the bench and to watch a starry sky in winter night. The scene gave us happiness. Recently, I do not go there because there is memory so I will feel sad, but it is precious memory. So the place is my favorite place.

Second, I like my room. I am using the room with my older sister, so I feel narrow every day. There are some objects. For example, there are comics, CDs, DVDs. I like to study on the desk, because I can study calmly. And I like listening music. I listen to popular music and classical music. I also like read comics. But most like thing is sleeping on the bed. I can rest and relax in there. There is a bathroom next to my room. I like to take a bath too.

Next, I like Tokai Second high school. I graduated at there. The school is beautiful. My best place in there is music room because I was a member of brass band club. Every day, I spent in there so there are many my memories. I liked to spend at the music room. So even though I graduated the school, I sometimes go there with my friends. I always go there by train and bicycle. Then there is a good place. It is a Usuba bridge. I can see beautiful view that is river with blue in daylight, black river and night view. Now, when I go to downtown, I pass on the bridge every time.

Also I like Park Dome and KKW. I have played marching in there. I got many technique and friends of other school because many school joined the Marching Festival. Recently, I am not go there because way is very far from my house. Since became in fall, I go to Aqua Dome to walk twice a week. Every fall season, I do it for my health and I can feel a cool breeze.

I like to go some places, and I find favorite places by bicycle, car, walking. When I can find good place, I take pictures. From now on, I keep finding it and want to make happy many memories with people.
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September 4th: Swimming!

Today, I went to the Aqua Dome with my mother to watch swimming championship. I like to swim and to watch swimming games. I was learned swimming when I was a child.

I am a fan of Mr. Irie. Do you know him? He is good at swimming player and very handsome. He came in there so I was looking forward to see him! When I watched him, I felt very happy. He was faster than other player and beautiful forms. I also see Mr. Koga and so on. I had a good time! I want to go the pool and swimming^^
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Jobs☆(Speaking)

◆: What does your father / mother do?
My father is working at Tsuruya, Kumamoto Hanshin and so on. His company’s name is Kyuken. He treats some health foods. He looks very busy. His holiday is Saturday and Sunday. My mother works as a part-timer in Bachelor. It is desk work. There is in downtown and the shop treats expensive goods. Next summer vacation, I went to there and I bought a watch.

◆: What job would you like to try at least once?
I want to be a marching player because, when I was a high school student, I was belonged to the brass band club. I can play the percussion. I have seen blast’s performance in DVD. The members are very nice so I want to be a member of blast!

◆: What job would you never what to do?
I never want to be a fire fighter because the work is very danger. I have watched a movie that title is “Sad Story”. It is Korean movie. The main character is fire fighter and he die with fire. I felt very sad and cry.

◆: If money were no problem, what job would you do?
I want to be investigator in all of world. I do not know about world so I want to go many countries. And, I want to live in there and teach Japanese for foreigner. I want to go Hawaii, Korea, France, Australia, Vietnam and so on.
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Summer Vacation＼(^O^)／

I went to Fukuoka two days in summer vacation.

1st day, I got up early and left by older sister’s car with my mother, older sister and me. First, I took a subway so I was excited! We went to some shops and I bought cute clothes and goods. At noon, we went to Forks Town to eat lunch. It was very delicious! In the evening, we went to the Yahoo Dome and we watched Arashi’s concert!! I was looking forward it before so I was excited!! Since finished it, I said to my family “Good-by” and I took a bus bound for Hakata station alone. Then I met a friend, Satomi! We are friends since high school students. She lives in Fukuoka near the station now. I stayed hers house and we talked about many things long time no see.

2nd day, we got up early and went to Canal City. There was a near her house so I was surprise! I bought shoes, clothes and so on. We ate hamburger steak in ふらんす亭. It was very delicious and I felt full. Next, we took a print club and went home. Then, we watched Arashi’s concert DVD. She was sleeping without notice. On time, I went to Hakata Station and I took a train alone. We had enjoyable time with my family and Satomi!!

In the speeking class, I heard about Haruka’s summer vacation. She went to Aso to see night view with her friends the last day in the vacation. She was belonged to the basketball club when she was a junior high school student so she went to there with the members. And, she went to Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka to watch the baseball game the 西武lions versus the Forks. Forks won the game and she saw fireworks in there. She looks very happy!!
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Essay 2-01: Places I love☆

I have some favorite places. I can change feeling of my heart at some places.

There is a park near my house. I constantly went to there with my friend when I was a high school student. I liked to talk with him on the bench and to see a starry sky in winter night. The scene gave us happiness. Recently, I am not go there because there is memory so I will feel sad. But it is precious memory so the place is my favorite place.

Second, I like my room. I am using the room with my older sister so I feel narrow. There are some objects. I like to study on the desk, listening music, read comics, sleeping on the bed. I can rest and relax in there. There is a bath room next to my room. I like take a bath too.

Next, I like Tokai Dai2 high school. I graduated in there. The school is beautiful. My best place in there is music room because I was a member of brass band club. Every day, I spent in there so there are many my memories. I liked to spend at the music room so even though I graduated the school, I sometimes go there with my friends. I always go to there by train and bicycle. Then there is a good place. It is a Usuba bridge. I can see beautiful view that is blue river in daylight, black river and night view.

Besides, I like Park Dome and KKW. I have played marching in there. I got many technique and friends of other school because many school joined the Marching Festival. Recently, I do not go in there because distance is very far from my house. Since became in fall, I go to Aqua Dome to walk twice a week. Every this season, I do it for my health and I can feel a cool breeze.

I like to go some places, and I find favorite places by bicycle, car, walk and so on. When I can find good place, I take a picture. From now on, I keep finding it and want to make many memories with people.
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My Love Places 2

l park
Night skyBenchFlower
l my room
DeskStudyComics
l high school
StandClassroomCommunication course Brass band clubMembersTeachersMusic room of the high school
l joyfull
Joyful in Hotakubo Hamburger steak
l on the bridge near my house
Usuba bridgeRiver
l bank
Overgrown with weeds and flower
l in the train
JR
l porch
Hibiscus
l on the bed
BedBig pillow
l aqua-dome
Pool, Walkingpark-dome, Marching
l downtown
Part-time jobShopping
l TSUTAYA
CDs and DVDs
l Aso
DriveStay in a camp for training
l port
Black sea and blue sea
l PRONTO
LunchPasta
l Mt. Hanaoka
View
l youme-town in Hamasen
Many shopsBy bicycle
l in the bath
Shower
l prefectural theater
Competition
l J café
Dinner
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My Love Places

• park
• my room
• high school
• music room of the high school
• joyfull
• on the bridge near my house
• bank
• in the train
• porch
• on the bed
• aqua-dome
• park-dome
• KKWing
• downtown
• TSUTAYA
• Aso
• port
• PRONTO
• Mt. Hanaoka
• on the bed
• youme-town in Hamasen
• in the bath
• prefectural theater
• J cafe

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BR 2-01: The Emperor's New Clothes

I borrowed this book because I know the title when I was child. But I didn't know the story so I wanted to read it.

I think that emperor is obedient man but very fool! When I want to get things, I well thinking.


Reference
Andersen, H.C. (2005). The Emperor's New Clothes. America: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

September 1st: Dentist><

Today, I went to the dentist because I felt pain my teeth. The dentist found a wisdom tooth of my mouth. I must go to the dentist next week again. A nurse gave me some medicine.

Some people not like dentist but I like dentist very much because the dentist and nurse are very kind and good surrounding. I go to there from early childhood. I can ease and confidence in the dentist!
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August 31th: Misato!

Today, I met my friend. Her name is Misato. We were classmates when we were high school students. She belonged to the tea ceremony club and captain. We took a print club and went to the swiss. She lives Osaka now. But she came back to Kumamoto because she has summer vacation! I heard about Osaka and I want to go to there someday^^/
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August 30th: Mr. Donut (^O^)

Today, I had a part time job. It finished at 18:00. Then, I met my friend and went to Mr. Donut. Her name is Yuka. She is shorter than I and cute. We are best friends since high school students. She goes to school in Fukuoka. We often meet when we have a time. We talked about many things. I could enjoy with her!!
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August 28th: Mother’s Day!

Today was my mother’s birthday! So I went to the restaurant near my house with my family. We were talk and eat. I want to drink but they said “No!” so I was sad. I gave my mother an apron. She looked happy. She became fifty years old but she is very young!! And she can everything so I am always respect her. Someday, I will live in Hawaii with her. Hawaii is our favorite place. I believe dream come true.
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August 27th: Swiss

Today, I met my friend☆ Her name is Emi. She is taller than I and very cute. We went to the swiss to eat sweets. And there, we talked about many things. We went to the J-café to eat dinner. J-café is my favorite restaurant! We ate pasta. Recently, I often eat it. She looks air for me and gives me happiness. So I like her very much. I want to keep this relationship.
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August 23th: Fireworks Festival*

Today had fireworks festival in Uto. My grandmother lives in Uto so I go to there to enjoy the event every year with family.

At noon, we arrived at Uto and went to Uto city to shopping. I found a cute hat so I bought it! Then we went to a section of food and bought some juice for my little cousins.

Next, some people gathered in grandmother’s house. I met cute cousins after a long time! The girls name, Miu and Yui. There are elementary school students. I heard many story in theirs school. She looks very happy.

In the evening, we went to the Kaitenzusi. We are always same the restaurant every year. My favorite susi is shrimp. It is very delicious!! I like not only susi but also dessert so I ate crepe and chocolate cake. I was satisfied with full.

Then, we came home and wore a yukata. It was worn by my mother. Last year, I could not wear it so very happy.

Fireworks are started!! They had about three thousand fireworks. There were many people. We could see good position and it was beautiful!!! I took some pictures but it was very difficult.

Next, we looked some stalls. We bought kakigori. My taste was mango. It was very nice color and sweet. I was become like mango taste.

Today, I walked long distance so I felt tired but I can enjoyed with my family and relative. I am looking forward next year!!★
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