By Rina Takamatsu
When I arrive in Fort St. John, I was excited. This study abroad is my first visit to a foreign country. I was really looking forward to the day in Japan. Then, I met my host family. They are so kind to me. First Dad showed me the Peace River. I was surprised. It is very beautiful, but I couldn’t say anything. because I didn’t know how to say my feeling.
When I cam to school the first time, I was nervous. There were Chinese, Korean, and Colombian students in my classroom, so I couldn’t speak Japanese, and I thought, “I want to talk to them, and I want to be friends with them.” But my English is not enough, and I was ashamed about my English skill, so I didn’t talk in the beginning. But they invited me to a lot of places. I went to Mastaro Sushi, Boston, Pizza, Mr. Mikes, a pub, Sushi Heaven, Mama Panda and so on. Generally, after school, we went to Tim Hortons, Starbucks, DQ, and we talked about many things. I was good memories for me.
Also, my school has good teachers. I couldn’t understand in the beginning, but now, I can almost understand their English because of them. Pamela is very funny. If I don’t know the word, she expresses the picture of uses body language. There are explicit instructions. Michael is also a good teacher. He was always kidding, and he is humorous, so his class is so funny. But he is sometimes strict for me. If I can’t understand the meaning, he seriously taught me. Anyway, my teachers are great. I could know a lot of useful English.
In the Easter vacation, I could do a good experience. The first day, I went to Taylor, and I played ice-skate with my friends. The second day, my friends and host family’s friends came to my house for supper. There was a delicious meal. The third day, I rode a horse in my Dad’s uncle’s house for the first time. These were nice days!
I went camping from May 19 to May 22 with Miho’s host family. We went to Liard. Liard is 12 hours from Fort St. John by car. It was so far, but so beautiful view. I felt nature there. We stayed in the countryside, and it was exciting for me because there were a lot of first experiences. We went to the hot spring. Also, we saw bears, moose, buffalo, and a lot of animals. I thought, “This is a zoo.” I really envy this country. This country still has a rich natural environment. My country has a natural environment, but not so much, so I could see such a lot of nature the first time beause of Miho’s host family. I appreciate them.
Also, I went to Calgary, Banff, and Jasper with my friends from June 4 to June 9. It was awesome! They are my good friends. I won’t forget the trip memories.
My house is the best place. I really like my host family. When I have trouble, they help me. Mom always cooks for me. It’s very delicious meal, and Dad always makes me happy. They always care about me, so when I stay in my home, it is the most comfortable. Also, they have a lot of friends, so I could meet many Canadians and I could talk to them. Probably, my English grew because of them. Also, they take me to Egan’s pub on every Monday. I think they’re really my Dad and Mom. I’m their daughter. I’m glad to meet them.
My Canadian life is perfect. I could meet many people, and I got good friends, great teachers, and a wonderful family. I will boast about my Canadian life when I go back to Japan. They must envy me because I had a good time in Canada. Super than you so much, Canada. I hope I could come back here!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Summer is my Favorite Season
By Arisa Shimamoto
Summer is my favorite season because there are many exciting events in summer. For example, festivals, fireworks, and BBQs. I like festivals very much. The famous festival in my hometown is a danziri. Danziri is like a float or a portable shrine. Every year, I join the danziri festival near my house as a dancer. In summer, we also can go to the sea and swim. I like to look over the view of the sea. Moreover, the clothes and shoes in summer are very cute, colorful and cheap, so I like the clothes in summer.
Summer is my favorite season because there are many exciting events in summer. For example, festivals, fireworks, and BBQs. I like festivals very much. The famous festival in my hometown is a danziri. Danziri is like a float or a portable shrine. Every year, I join the danziri festival near my house as a dancer. In summer, we also can go to the sea and swim. I like to look over the view of the sea. Moreover, the clothes and shoes in summer are very cute, colorful and cheap, so I like the clothes in summer.
I Would Like to Live in the Past
By Arisa Shimamoto
If I could live in any time period, I would pick the past. The first reason is that I regret some things. I sometimes think that I should have done like that at that time, so I want to go back to the past and I want to try again. Next, I have many fun memories when I was an elementary, a junior high, and a high school student, so I want to spend that time one more time. At last, I don’t remember when I was a baby and a very small kid. I want to see my family then and remember.
If I could live in any time period, I would pick the past. The first reason is that I regret some things. I sometimes think that I should have done like that at that time, so I want to go back to the past and I want to try again. Next, I have many fun memories when I was an elementary, a junior high, and a high school student, so I want to spend that time one more time. At last, I don’t remember when I was a baby and a very small kid. I want to see my family then and remember.
Good Times with My Friends at Tim Hortons
By Mayu Matsubara
I like to go to Tim’s (Tim Hortons) with my friends after school. First of all, there are a lot of colorful doughnuts and drinks. Drinks are hot and cold. I recommend a hot chocolate. It tastes very good. In addition, this shop is very popular in Canada, so it is always crowded.
I like to go to Tim’s (Tim Hortons) with my friends after school. First of all, there are a lot of colorful doughnuts and drinks. Drinks are hot and cold. I recommend a hot chocolate. It tastes very good. In addition, this shop is very popular in Canada, so it is always crowded.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
By Mayu Matsubara
In my opinion, driving under the influence of alcohol is a bad thing. It involves several risks. For instance, if you drive a car after drinking alcohol, it brings about a collision. Unfortunately, it might kill a person. In Japan, if you drive a car after drinking alcohol, and policemen find it, they give you several punishments. First, you lose your licence. Second, you might be sent to jail. Finally, you have to pay a lot of money, so you must not drive a car under the influence of alcohol.
In my opinion, driving under the influence of alcohol is a bad thing. It involves several risks. For instance, if you drive a car after drinking alcohol, it brings about a collision. Unfortunately, it might kill a person. In Japan, if you drive a car after drinking alcohol, and policemen find it, they give you several punishments. First, you lose your licence. Second, you might be sent to jail. Finally, you have to pay a lot of money, so you must not drive a car under the influence of alcohol.
Inventions that Changed our Lives
By Rina Takamatsu
Several inventions have dramatically changed the way people live. For example, there is fire. Many years ago, our ancestors found fire, so they could change their life, food, and so on. Then we can think about the present day. For example, there is electricity. It changed our life because we have vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and lights. They are almost all automatic, so we can live in comfort. For example, there is the Internet. It is called “the best invention of the 21st century.” It changed our life because we can connect with people around the world. Then we can know the world affairs.
Several inventions have dramatically changed the way people live. For example, there is fire. Many years ago, our ancestors found fire, so they could change their life, food, and so on. Then we can think about the present day. For example, there is electricity. It changed our life because we have vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and lights. They are almost all automatic, so we can live in comfort. For example, there is the Internet. It is called “the best invention of the 21st century.” It changed our life because we can connect with people around the world. Then we can know the world affairs.
My Town
By Rina Takamatsu
There are a lot of good places in my town. It is a big city. A long time ago, my town was called "world kitchen" in Japan because it had a lot of foods, and it is located near by a port, so it was very thriving. Also, it has a big shopping mall and college. The people like a comedian and the weather is fine.
There are a lot of good places in my town. It is a big city. A long time ago, my town was called "world kitchen" in Japan because it had a lot of foods, and it is located near by a port, so it was very thriving. Also, it has a big shopping mall and college. The people like a comedian and the weather is fine.
Why I Dislike Music Sometimes
By Haruna Tonomura
Sometimes I dislike music for several reasons. For one thing, some music uses dirty language and it has a bad influence on children. Some children use very bad words that they don’t know the meaning of. Another reason is that some people listen to music too loud in the car or room. I’m often woken by the loud music in the night. Besides, music like death metal annoys me. I can’t understand what they sing. I think that sounds like a cry of a pig. In addition, I hear a sound leaking from headphones in the train or the bus. I am disgusted by such a grating noise. I dislike music for these reasons.
Sometimes I dislike music for several reasons. For one thing, some music uses dirty language and it has a bad influence on children. Some children use very bad words that they don’t know the meaning of. Another reason is that some people listen to music too loud in the car or room. I’m often woken by the loud music in the night. Besides, music like death metal annoys me. I can’t understand what they sing. I think that sounds like a cry of a pig. In addition, I hear a sound leaking from headphones in the train or the bus. I am disgusted by such a grating noise. I dislike music for these reasons.
How to Make New Friends
By Haruna Tonomura
It’s easy for you to make new friends. First, it’s good to make friends with your neighbors. Neighbors know your town well, and you can ask them around there. It’s also a good way to go outside to meet new people. You can join a club, like athletic, dance, music, and tennis. You can also participate in volunteer activities. Third, have a party and you can meet a friend of a friend.
It’s easy for you to make new friends. First, it’s good to make friends with your neighbors. Neighbors know your town well, and you can ask them around there. It’s also a good way to go outside to meet new people. You can join a club, like athletic, dance, music, and tennis. You can also participate in volunteer activities. Third, have a party and you can meet a friend of a friend.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What are Some Ways to Reduce Stress in my Life?
By Kotomi Taniguchi
I have a lot of stresses in my life. For example, my school, part-time job, relationships with other people, and so on. It is impossible to live without stress, but there are some ways to reduce my stress.
First of all, my best way to reduce my stress is to hug my dog. When I get back from school or my job, my dog always waits for me at the entrance. When I see and hug her, I forget I had stress that day.
Next, when I feel so much stress, I often cook some hot and spicy food. My favorite hot food is fried chicken with red sauce and red soup. When I eat them, my tongue and throat burns but I love it. Moreover, I sweat when I'm eating it, so it is good for my health too.
Third, I go to a zoo or a farm to forget my stressful life. Unfortunately, there are no zoos or farms near my house. It takes 2 or 3 hours to get there but I go there once in 3 months. There, I ride a horse, touch some animals, smell animals, and so on. When I'm doing that, I feel happy and I could become positive, but I always feel sad when I leave there.
The best way to reduce my stress is to eat hot food with animals. If I could live with many animals, especially horses and my dog, I could reduce my stress any time at home.
I have a lot of stresses in my life. For example, my school, part-time job, relationships with other people, and so on. It is impossible to live without stress, but there are some ways to reduce my stress.
First of all, my best way to reduce my stress is to hug my dog. When I get back from school or my job, my dog always waits for me at the entrance. When I see and hug her, I forget I had stress that day.
Next, when I feel so much stress, I often cook some hot and spicy food. My favorite hot food is fried chicken with red sauce and red soup. When I eat them, my tongue and throat burns but I love it. Moreover, I sweat when I'm eating it, so it is good for my health too.
Third, I go to a zoo or a farm to forget my stressful life. Unfortunately, there are no zoos or farms near my house. It takes 2 or 3 hours to get there but I go there once in 3 months. There, I ride a horse, touch some animals, smell animals, and so on. When I'm doing that, I feel happy and I could become positive, but I always feel sad when I leave there.
The best way to reduce my stress is to eat hot food with animals. If I could live with many animals, especially horses and my dog, I could reduce my stress any time at home.
The View from My Window
By Haruna Tonomura
The view out of my window is very good for me. There are two big oak trees on both sides. I can see many acorns in fall, and in spring, a pair of birds comes to make a nest. But I haven’t seen their baby. My father doesn’t like them because of their droppings. The parking space is between the oak trees, so he has to wash his car. My brother and I usually park our bicycles by the tree. Sometimes we need to remove droppings. The road in front of the parking space is a school zone. A lot of junior high school students use this road, and I can hear them talking about a test, teachers, a TV program that they watched, and so on. The road and the parking space are divided by a gate, but I open the gate in fall because several little children come to gather acorns. I enjoy playing with them. The view out of my window makes me happy.
The view out of my window is very good for me. There are two big oak trees on both sides. I can see many acorns in fall, and in spring, a pair of birds comes to make a nest. But I haven’t seen their baby. My father doesn’t like them because of their droppings. The parking space is between the oak trees, so he has to wash his car. My brother and I usually park our bicycles by the tree. Sometimes we need to remove droppings. The road in front of the parking space is a school zone. A lot of junior high school students use this road, and I can hear them talking about a test, teachers, a TV program that they watched, and so on. The road and the parking space are divided by a gate, but I open the gate in fall because several little children come to gather acorns. I enjoy playing with them. The view out of my window makes me happy.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Kinds of Phobias
By Emika Uetake
Do you have any phobias? Almost all people have some phobias. I can classify phobias into three kinds: place, things, and emotions.
First of all, many people feel fear of some place. Acrophobia is one of the representative examples. When they stand in a high place like a bridge, a castle, in an airplane and so on, they feel a strong horrible feeling. Some acrophobia people faint just standing in a high place.
Some people have a phobia about something. I usually hear that someone has a phobia about needles. Things whose tip is sharp make people scared and needles are connected with criminals who knife someone to death.
Phobias about emotions are difficult to solve. For example, someone doesn’t want people to hate. All people are feeling that, but if the feeling becomes strong, it can torture us.
It is difficult to overcome these phobias, but if you have some phobias, you need to conquer them to enjoy your life.
Do you have any phobias? Almost all people have some phobias. I can classify phobias into three kinds: place, things, and emotions.
First of all, many people feel fear of some place. Acrophobia is one of the representative examples. When they stand in a high place like a bridge, a castle, in an airplane and so on, they feel a strong horrible feeling. Some acrophobia people faint just standing in a high place.
Some people have a phobia about something. I usually hear that someone has a phobia about needles. Things whose tip is sharp make people scared and needles are connected with criminals who knife someone to death.
Phobias about emotions are difficult to solve. For example, someone doesn’t want people to hate. All people are feeling that, but if the feeling becomes strong, it can torture us.
It is difficult to overcome these phobias, but if you have some phobias, you need to conquer them to enjoy your life.
Book Review – Mr. Bean
By Emika Uetake
I’ll talk about Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean is a very famous TV show that showed from 1991-1995. Mr. Bean is a man who is so selfish like a boy nine-years-old, quiet and loves a teddy bear named Teddy. He causes many accidents, but it is very funny.
There are two stories in this book. The first story is about the date of Mr. Bean’s birthday. He went to a nice restaurant to celebrate his birthday by himself. He ordered a steak, but the manager thought he ordered a steak tartare (it is a raw steak!). A minute later the waiter arrived with his food. Mr. Bean looked at the food in front of him. He put his nose near the meat and smelled it. “What’s this?” he thought. He put some of the meat into his mouth. It’s terrible!!! “What can I do with it?” he thought. “I can’t eat this; where can I hide it?” Then he had an idea. Carefully, he put the mean into the mustard pot and put the cover on it. Next, he took flowers out of the vase and put some meat into the vase and pushed the flowers in on top of it. But there’s a lot of it. When he is being in trouble, he found a bag. Mr. Bean took and opened it and pushed some meat inside it. “Nobody’s watching me,” he thought.
Then the waiter walked past and fell on to Mr. Bean’s table, on the floor. There was a loud CRASH! His table became dirty, and the food can’t be eaten. Mr. Bean was moved to another table and his food was changed by the manager. “Yes! I can eat a steak! Not tartare!” he thought. He was waiting for a minute. But the manager came with a steak tartare . . .
The second story is the launderette. Br. Bean went to the launderette to wash a lot of dirty clothes. Mr. Bean started to put his clothes into his washing machine. There were some pairs of underpants. “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday . . . Mr. Bean stopped. “Where are Wednesday’s underpants?” He noticed, “I’m wearing now.” He went behind the partition and carefully took off his brown trousers and Wednesday’s underpants.
A young woman put some of her clothes into one of the very big washing machines. Then he put his hand round the partition. He took something, but it wasn’t his brown trousers. It was a long brown skirt. The young woman put his trousers into the washing machine with her clothes! Mr. Bean wore the skirt reluctantly and sat down on a bench. Then he got his black bock and he found something. “Oh! Sunday’s underpants!” he said. He tried to stop his washing machine and open the door. But the machine didn’t stop. So he word Sunday’s underpants with this skirt, and he sat down opposite a large dryer.
The young woman took some clothes out of the machine and put them into a bag. Then she went back to the big washing machine for her other things. Mr. Bean started to look through her clothes for his trousers, but he couldn’t find them. “Where are they?” he thought. “Perhaps she left them in the dryer.” He looked inside it. First, he put his head into the machine. Next, he climbed into the machine.
Then she took something out of the big washing machine. Her eyes opened wide. “A pair of trousers! I haven’t got any brown trousers!” she thought. She threw them on to one of the other washing machines, then she took her clothes across to the dryer. Mr. Bean was inside the dryer. Suddenly, the woman’s washing began to fly into the machine—a skirt, a dress and some shirts, and the dryer door shut with a BANG!
“Help!” he shouted through the window in the door. But the woman couldn’t hear him. Suddenly, it was very hot inside the dryer. There was a noise and the machine started!
The clothes and Mr. Bean began to go round and round . . . and round . . . and round.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It was a pleasure to turn over the pages one by one. I nearly burst into laughter!
I’ll talk about Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean is a very famous TV show that showed from 1991-1995. Mr. Bean is a man who is so selfish like a boy nine-years-old, quiet and loves a teddy bear named Teddy. He causes many accidents, but it is very funny.
There are two stories in this book. The first story is about the date of Mr. Bean’s birthday. He went to a nice restaurant to celebrate his birthday by himself. He ordered a steak, but the manager thought he ordered a steak tartare (it is a raw steak!). A minute later the waiter arrived with his food. Mr. Bean looked at the food in front of him. He put his nose near the meat and smelled it. “What’s this?” he thought. He put some of the meat into his mouth. It’s terrible!!! “What can I do with it?” he thought. “I can’t eat this; where can I hide it?” Then he had an idea. Carefully, he put the mean into the mustard pot and put the cover on it. Next, he took flowers out of the vase and put some meat into the vase and pushed the flowers in on top of it. But there’s a lot of it. When he is being in trouble, he found a bag. Mr. Bean took and opened it and pushed some meat inside it. “Nobody’s watching me,” he thought.
Then the waiter walked past and fell on to Mr. Bean’s table, on the floor. There was a loud CRASH! His table became dirty, and the food can’t be eaten. Mr. Bean was moved to another table and his food was changed by the manager. “Yes! I can eat a steak! Not tartare!” he thought. He was waiting for a minute. But the manager came with a steak tartare . . .
The second story is the launderette. Br. Bean went to the launderette to wash a lot of dirty clothes. Mr. Bean started to put his clothes into his washing machine. There were some pairs of underpants. “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday . . . Mr. Bean stopped. “Where are Wednesday’s underpants?” He noticed, “I’m wearing now.” He went behind the partition and carefully took off his brown trousers and Wednesday’s underpants.
A young woman put some of her clothes into one of the very big washing machines. Then he put his hand round the partition. He took something, but it wasn’t his brown trousers. It was a long brown skirt. The young woman put his trousers into the washing machine with her clothes! Mr. Bean wore the skirt reluctantly and sat down on a bench. Then he got his black bock and he found something. “Oh! Sunday’s underpants!” he said. He tried to stop his washing machine and open the door. But the machine didn’t stop. So he word Sunday’s underpants with this skirt, and he sat down opposite a large dryer.
The young woman took some clothes out of the machine and put them into a bag. Then she went back to the big washing machine for her other things. Mr. Bean started to look through her clothes for his trousers, but he couldn’t find them. “Where are they?” he thought. “Perhaps she left them in the dryer.” He looked inside it. First, he put his head into the machine. Next, he climbed into the machine.
Then she took something out of the big washing machine. Her eyes opened wide. “A pair of trousers! I haven’t got any brown trousers!” she thought. She threw them on to one of the other washing machines, then she took her clothes across to the dryer. Mr. Bean was inside the dryer. Suddenly, the woman’s washing began to fly into the machine—a skirt, a dress and some shirts, and the dryer door shut with a BANG!
“Help!” he shouted through the window in the door. But the woman couldn’t hear him. Suddenly, it was very hot inside the dryer. There was a noise and the machine started!
The clothes and Mr. Bean began to go round and round . . . and round . . . and round.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It was a pleasure to turn over the pages one by one. I nearly burst into laughter!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Pressures of Being a Student
By Kotomi Taniguchi
Being a student has many pressures. Unfortunately, we have to be a student in order to get a job and st6o study something. It is easy to be a student and there are many merits but in fact, there are many demerits, too. We feel many pressures not only studying, but also from other things.
The first student pressure is scores. They have to get high scores to get degrees. We have to attend classes almost every day to take a class, and we have to do our homework and review what we studied before the next class. Moreover, we have to take a test at least once a month.
Second, we need a lot of money to go to school. We have to pay money for tuition, text books, transportation expenses and so on. We need a lot of money not only for tuition but also for other things. If I live in a dormitory or an apartment, I have to pay for it too.
Third, we have to do some part-time job to get money for school and living expenses. Some people can get some money from the government but it isn’t enough. Students have to go to a part-time job after school or on weekends. It is very hard for them to \keep up both school and a part-time job. It is very stressful, and they feel pressure.
Being a student has many pressures and there are so many problems, but we have to do that. I think every country has to think about some solution to reduce students’ pressures.
Being a student has many pressures. Unfortunately, we have to be a student in order to get a job and st6o study something. It is easy to be a student and there are many merits but in fact, there are many demerits, too. We feel many pressures not only studying, but also from other things.
The first student pressure is scores. They have to get high scores to get degrees. We have to attend classes almost every day to take a class, and we have to do our homework and review what we studied before the next class. Moreover, we have to take a test at least once a month.
Second, we need a lot of money to go to school. We have to pay money for tuition, text books, transportation expenses and so on. We need a lot of money not only for tuition but also for other things. If I live in a dormitory or an apartment, I have to pay for it too.
Third, we have to do some part-time job to get money for school and living expenses. Some people can get some money from the government but it isn’t enough. Students have to go to a part-time job after school or on weekends. It is very hard for them to \keep up both school and a part-time job. It is very stressful, and they feel pressure.
Being a student has many pressures and there are so many problems, but we have to do that. I think every country has to think about some solution to reduce students’ pressures.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
More Questions about the Royal Wedding (by Pamela)
from Hello! Canada Royal Special - Special Collector's Edition, A Royal Engagement Celebration and Touching Story of True Love.
1. How old was Kate when she was first linked with Will? (page 40)
2. In what church was Prince Charles married to Lady Diana Spencer? (page 78)
3. What was the age difference between Prince Charles and Diana? (page 77)
4. Name three places Kate and Will might live. (page 124)
5. What is the title of Camilla, the wife of Prince Charles? (page 112).
6. Who designed Princess Elizbeth's wedding gown? (page 98)
7. How is Zara Phillips related to Prince William? (page 116)
8. When was the engagement of Kate and Will announced? (page 67)
9. In what country did Will propose to Kate? (page 64)
10. What colour are Kate's eyes? (page 51)
1. How old was Kate when she was first linked with Will? (page 40)
2. In what church was Prince Charles married to Lady Diana Spencer? (page 78)
3. What was the age difference between Prince Charles and Diana? (page 77)
4. Name three places Kate and Will might live. (page 124)
5. What is the title of Camilla, the wife of Prince Charles? (page 112).
6. Who designed Princess Elizbeth's wedding gown? (page 98)
7. How is Zara Phillips related to Prince William? (page 116)
8. When was the engagement of Kate and Will announced? (page 67)
9. In what country did Will propose to Kate? (page 64)
10. What colour are Kate's eyes? (page 51)
Book Review - The Lord of Obama's Messenger
By Haruna Tonomura
This book was written by Marguerite Siek. This book has five short stories from Japan. I knew three stories of them. They are very famous stories in Japan. When I was a child, my teacher and my mother read these stories for me. I’ll introduce one of them.
The title is “The Farmer and the Crane.” I think this is one of the most famous stories in Japan. One autumn evening long ago, a young farmer saved a crane from a trap. Time passes and the winter came. One evening, the farmer was sitting alone in his little house. Outside, snow was falling. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. A beautiful young lady was looking for lodging because she had become lost in the snowy dark. She was kind and hardworking, and the young farmer loved her. They got married, but they were poor. She hid in her room and made beautiful cloth, and the young farmer sold it at the market.
“You mustn’t look at me while I work,” she said.
She worked so hard, so he worried about her, and one day he took a peek. He didn’t see his wife. There was the crane he had rescued, using her feathers to make the cloth.
“Now you know what I am,” she said sadly. “Now I must leave you. I love you very much, but now I must go.”
The crane left the house. She never came back.
I knew this story, but I didn’t know how to explain it in English. It is difficult to translate Japanese into English, so this book was very good for me to learn English.
This book was written by Marguerite Siek. This book has five short stories from Japan. I knew three stories of them. They are very famous stories in Japan. When I was a child, my teacher and my mother read these stories for me. I’ll introduce one of them.
The title is “The Farmer and the Crane.” I think this is one of the most famous stories in Japan. One autumn evening long ago, a young farmer saved a crane from a trap. Time passes and the winter came. One evening, the farmer was sitting alone in his little house. Outside, snow was falling. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. A beautiful young lady was looking for lodging because she had become lost in the snowy dark. She was kind and hardworking, and the young farmer loved her. They got married, but they were poor. She hid in her room and made beautiful cloth, and the young farmer sold it at the market.
“You mustn’t look at me while I work,” she said.
She worked so hard, so he worried about her, and one day he took a peek. He didn’t see his wife. There was the crane he had rescued, using her feathers to make the cloth.
“Now you know what I am,” she said sadly. “Now I must leave you. I love you very much, but now I must go.”
The crane left the house. She never came back.
I knew this story, but I didn’t know how to explain it in English. It is difficult to translate Japanese into English, so this book was very good for me to learn English.
Chikako's Questions about the Royal Wedding
1. Why did the dress that Lady Elizabeth wore to the wedding have to be altered? (page 10)
2. What did Queen Elizabeth and her family enjoy? (page 48)
3. Where do the wedding guests arrive? (page 58)
4. How many guests did gather to witness William and Kate’s wedding? (page 66)
5. When did James Middleton read the Bible passage chosen by the couple? (page 73)
6. What did William look like? (page 80)
2. What did Queen Elizabeth and her family enjoy? (page 48)
3. Where do the wedding guests arrive? (page 58)
4. How many guests did gather to witness William and Kate’s wedding? (page 66)
5. When did James Middleton read the Bible passage chosen by the couple? (page 73)
6. What did William look like? (page 80)
Haruna's Questions about the Royal Wedding
Royalty Monthly Wedding Edition, June/July 2011: The Wedding of William and Catherine
1. What did the prince wear on April 29, 2011? (page 49)
2. Who wore a two-tone black lavender evening gown at the pre-wedding dinner? (page 15)
3. Who old is Prince Charles? (page 79)
4. What did the Queen wear the night before the wedding? (page 11)
5. What kind of dress was Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wearing? ( page 10)
6. Where was the pre-wedding dinner held? (page 10)
7. How many people were on their guest list? (page 26)
8. How many monarchies accepted the invitation to the wedding? (page 27)
9. Who designed her wedding dress? (page 37)
10. What was the dress made of? (page 58)
1. What did the prince wear on April 29, 2011? (page 49)
2. Who wore a two-tone black lavender evening gown at the pre-wedding dinner? (page 15)
3. Who old is Prince Charles? (page 79)
4. What did the Queen wear the night before the wedding? (page 11)
5. What kind of dress was Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wearing? ( page 10)
6. Where was the pre-wedding dinner held? (page 10)
7. How many people were on their guest list? (page 26)
8. How many monarchies accepted the invitation to the wedding? (page 27)
9. Who designed her wedding dress? (page 37)
10. What was the dress made of? (page 58)
Pamela's Questions about the Royal Wedding
From the people.com Special Collector’s Issue “Love Reigns!" 72-page Royal Wedding Album
1. How old is Westminster Abbey? (page 71)
2. Who designed the bride’s wedding gown? (page 90)
3. To whom does the tiara belong that Kate wore to hold her veil in place? (page 91)
4. How long was the train on the bride’s dress? (page 91)
5. How old is Pippa? (page 92)
6. What is Queen Elizabeth’s favourite colour? (page 94)
7. Who is the Princess Royal? (page 97)
8. What carriage was chosen to take the bride and groom to the church? (page 104)
9. Who baked the wedding cake? (page 106)
10. Why did William receive the Golden Jubilee medal? (page 130)
11. About how much did the wedding cost? (page 148)
12. What did the licence plate on the convertible say? (page 73)
1. How old is Westminster Abbey? (page 71)
2. Who designed the bride’s wedding gown? (page 90)
3. To whom does the tiara belong that Kate wore to hold her veil in place? (page 91)
4. How long was the train on the bride’s dress? (page 91)
5. How old is Pippa? (page 92)
6. What is Queen Elizabeth’s favourite colour? (page 94)
7. Who is the Princess Royal? (page 97)
8. What carriage was chosen to take the bride and groom to the church? (page 104)
9. Who baked the wedding cake? (page 106)
10. Why did William receive the Golden Jubilee medal? (page 130)
11. About how much did the wedding cost? (page 148)
12. What did the licence plate on the convertible say? (page 73)
Monday, June 13, 2011
My Trip: Calgary, Banff, and Jasper
By Mayu Matsubara
I went to Calgary, Banff, and Jasper with Jaisung, Austin, Tetsu, Rina, Chiharu, Miho, and Arisa. We left Fort St. John and June 4th in the morning. Jaisung picked us up by a rental car. Only he can drive a car, so he drove a car from Fort St. John to Calgary. It took 12 hours by a car to Calgary. It was so long a time. He was tired.
We arrived there at 9 p.m. After that, we went to the Mexican restaurant and at supper. After we ate supper, we came back to a hotel.
On the second day, we visited the Calgary Zoo. There were a lot of animals and several world area zones. We watched many animals. I took pictures. This zoo was very big, so we couldn’t see all the animals. But, it was so fun.
Next, we went to downtown Calgary. There were many buildings and shopping malls. It looked more like a city than Edmonton. After shopping, we went to a Korean restaurant. We order a course, “all you can eat.” Jaisung grilled a Korean BBQ for us. He was a gentleman. I ate too much. My stomach was full like a pregnant woman, but it was delicious.
On the third day, we went to a big shopping mall. There were about 200 stores and my favorite stories. I grew tense! I bought clothes, shoes, accessories, and so on, so I spent a lot of money but I was satisfied with shopping! This night supper was Japanese food. We ordered a course again which was “all you can eat.” We ordered too much, so we couldn’t eat all.
On the fourth day, we went downtown again. It looked like Europe where we went to the downtown area. There were many fashionable buildings. In addition, we went to a Calgary tour. We went on a tour up to the top of a building. We could watch all Calgary town. It was so amazing all belief. My step fitted with glass. Jaisung and Austin were afraid of it. I tried to stand on a place fitted with glass, but they tried to stand there.
After that, we left Calgary for Banff. When we arrive in Banff, it was raining and cloudy, so the view was not so good.
On the fifth day, we left Banff for Jasper. I visited two famous places on the way. I forgot the two famous places’ names, but they were so beautiful places. At Jasper, we went to the hot spring. It was comfortable and the water was very warm. I was able to make a lot of good memories with them. I enjoyed it and I love them! I’m happy that I was able to go to travel. Thank you for driving, Jaisung. I’ll never forget this travel.
I went to Calgary, Banff, and Jasper with Jaisung, Austin, Tetsu, Rina, Chiharu, Miho, and Arisa. We left Fort St. John and June 4th in the morning. Jaisung picked us up by a rental car. Only he can drive a car, so he drove a car from Fort St. John to Calgary. It took 12 hours by a car to Calgary. It was so long a time. He was tired.
We arrived there at 9 p.m. After that, we went to the Mexican restaurant and at supper. After we ate supper, we came back to a hotel.
On the second day, we visited the Calgary Zoo. There were a lot of animals and several world area zones. We watched many animals. I took pictures. This zoo was very big, so we couldn’t see all the animals. But, it was so fun.
Next, we went to downtown Calgary. There were many buildings and shopping malls. It looked more like a city than Edmonton. After shopping, we went to a Korean restaurant. We order a course, “all you can eat.” Jaisung grilled a Korean BBQ for us. He was a gentleman. I ate too much. My stomach was full like a pregnant woman, but it was delicious.
On the third day, we went to a big shopping mall. There were about 200 stores and my favorite stories. I grew tense! I bought clothes, shoes, accessories, and so on, so I spent a lot of money but I was satisfied with shopping! This night supper was Japanese food. We ordered a course again which was “all you can eat.” We ordered too much, so we couldn’t eat all.
On the fourth day, we went downtown again. It looked like Europe where we went to the downtown area. There were many fashionable buildings. In addition, we went to a Calgary tour. We went on a tour up to the top of a building. We could watch all Calgary town. It was so amazing all belief. My step fitted with glass. Jaisung and Austin were afraid of it. I tried to stand on a place fitted with glass, but they tried to stand there.
After that, we left Calgary for Banff. When we arrive in Banff, it was raining and cloudy, so the view was not so good.
On the fifth day, we left Banff for Jasper. I visited two famous places on the way. I forgot the two famous places’ names, but they were so beautiful places. At Jasper, we went to the hot spring. It was comfortable and the water was very warm. I was able to make a lot of good memories with them. I enjoyed it and I love them! I’m happy that I was able to go to travel. Thank you for driving, Jaisung. I’ll never forget this travel.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Book Review - Pele
By Martin Wicki
The whole story from this book is about Pele. Rod Smith has written this book.
Pele’s real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but all people call him Pele.
Pele is the number one player in the story of soccer. In 1,363 games, he scored 1,264 goals. Pele won the World Cup with Brasil three times.
He has visited eighty-eight countries, and his picture was in every newspaper of the world.
Pele is not only a famous soccer player, he knows Spanish, Italian, English, and French.
Pele came into the world on the night of 23 October 1940. He and his family live in a small house in Tres Coracoes, Brazil.
Little Pele played soccer the whole day long. In 1954, Pele was 14 years old. He came to a big soccer club in Brazil.
In 1958 was his first World Cup game. He won the Games with Brazil in this year. Brazil and Pele won the World Cup also in 1962 and 1966.
After his old team, Pele went to New York for a job with an American team named the New York Cosmos. The job was for $4.7 million USD. He played 3 years for this team.
Pele’s final game ever was on October 1, 1977. It was with his old club, Santos. Pele played for his new team, and then for Santos. He scored a good goal and said goodbye to soccer.
After his life as a soccer player, Pele didn’t stop working. He wasn’t only a good soccer player and teacher. He loved young people, too. He worked for UNICEF and talked with governments about the problems of the world’s children. Workers for UNICEF do good things for children with problems.
I like this book because it is short and simple to read and the story of Pele is great. I can only say Pele was and is the best soccer champion of the world.
The whole story from this book is about Pele. Rod Smith has written this book.
Pele’s real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but all people call him Pele.
Pele is the number one player in the story of soccer. In 1,363 games, he scored 1,264 goals. Pele won the World Cup with Brasil three times.
He has visited eighty-eight countries, and his picture was in every newspaper of the world.
Pele is not only a famous soccer player, he knows Spanish, Italian, English, and French.
Pele came into the world on the night of 23 October 1940. He and his family live in a small house in Tres Coracoes, Brazil.
Little Pele played soccer the whole day long. In 1954, Pele was 14 years old. He came to a big soccer club in Brazil.
In 1958 was his first World Cup game. He won the Games with Brazil in this year. Brazil and Pele won the World Cup also in 1962 and 1966.
After his old team, Pele went to New York for a job with an American team named the New York Cosmos. The job was for $4.7 million USD. He played 3 years for this team.
Pele’s final game ever was on October 1, 1977. It was with his old club, Santos. Pele played for his new team, and then for Santos. He scored a good goal and said goodbye to soccer.
After his life as a soccer player, Pele didn’t stop working. He wasn’t only a good soccer player and teacher. He loved young people, too. He worked for UNICEF and talked with governments about the problems of the world’s children. Workers for UNICEF do good things for children with problems.
I like this book because it is short and simple to read and the story of Pele is great. I can only say Pele was and is the best soccer champion of the world.
Monday, June 6, 2011
How to Find a Job
By Emika Uetake
It is not difficult to find a job if you make good use of the Internet, an employment bureau, classified ads of a newspaper or magazine, and so on.
Using the Internet is the easiest way to find a job. If you find a part-time job, using the Internet is very useful. Perhaps it is only in Japan that almost all part-time jobs can be found on the Internet. When I was working, I found the job on the Internet, too. You can also find a lot of full-time jobs. But if you want to find a full-time job, I recommend an employment bureau. There are more full-time jobs there than on the Internet. And staff there judge what the nice job for you is. They look at your life, skill, experience, and education. Howerver, almost all employment bureaus are crowded because a lot of people lost their jobs due to the depression. So probably you wait less than an hour when you go there. Then, you should buy a newspaper. There are some classified ads in that. The Internet can't be trusted very much because of so many jobs on it and some companies have criminal working conditions. But newspapers have a big trust. So maybe you can find a job more peacefully than on the Internet.
It is not difficult to find a job if you make good use of the Internet, an employment bureau, classified ads of a newspaper or magazine, and so on.
Using the Internet is the easiest way to find a job. If you find a part-time job, using the Internet is very useful. Perhaps it is only in Japan that almost all part-time jobs can be found on the Internet. When I was working, I found the job on the Internet, too. You can also find a lot of full-time jobs. But if you want to find a full-time job, I recommend an employment bureau. There are more full-time jobs there than on the Internet. And staff there judge what the nice job for you is. They look at your life, skill, experience, and education. Howerver, almost all employment bureaus are crowded because a lot of people lost their jobs due to the depression. So probably you wait less than an hour when you go there. Then, you should buy a newspaper. There are some classified ads in that. The Internet can't be trusted very much because of so many jobs on it and some companies have criminal working conditions. But newspapers have a big trust. So maybe you can find a job more peacefully than on the Internet.
How to Make Okonomiyaki
By Emika Uetake
There are a lot of traditional foods in Japan. Some Japanese food is difficult to make. But Okonomiyaki is easy, cheap, and delicious. Osaka is the birthplace of Okonomiyaki. I love Okonomiyaki, so I’ll tell you how to make that.
You need to prepare flour, some wate, some pieces of pork or shellfish (I think fish and shell fish is better than pork), cabbage, Okonomi sauce, dried bonito and powdered green seaweed (laver). Next, you mix flour, some water, some port or fish ande shellfish and cabage until the dough becomes fluffy. Third, you fry that turned over. Then, if you like, you can add an egg to the pan on top of the dough. Next, you serve that on dishes and dust Okonomi sauce, dried bonito and green laver on that. You don’t have Okonomi sauce? It’s okay. Ketchup or another sauce can be used instead of Okonomi sauce. And mayonnaise can make it more delicious!
Some people say that Japanese food tastes peculiar. But if you don’t like it, you can change material in the dough. Making Okonomiyaki is easy if you follow these steps!
There are a lot of traditional foods in Japan. Some Japanese food is difficult to make. But Okonomiyaki is easy, cheap, and delicious. Osaka is the birthplace of Okonomiyaki. I love Okonomiyaki, so I’ll tell you how to make that.
You need to prepare flour, some wate, some pieces of pork or shellfish (I think fish and shell fish is better than pork), cabbage, Okonomi sauce, dried bonito and powdered green seaweed (laver). Next, you mix flour, some water, some port or fish ande shellfish and cabage until the dough becomes fluffy. Third, you fry that turned over. Then, if you like, you can add an egg to the pan on top of the dough. Next, you serve that on dishes and dust Okonomi sauce, dried bonito and green laver on that. You don’t have Okonomi sauce? It’s okay. Ketchup or another sauce can be used instead of Okonomi sauce. And mayonnaise can make it more delicious!
Some people say that Japanese food tastes peculiar. But if you don’t like it, you can change material in the dough. Making Okonomiyaki is easy if you follow these steps!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Book Review - Titanic
By Miho Yoshioka
This book is written by Tim Vicary. This is a very famous story in the world. There is a movied that was made of this story.
On a quiet sea, the biggest ship in the world is waiting. There is no noise from the engines. Up in the sky there are hundreds of stars. Behind the ship, an iceberg goes slowly away in to the black night.
The Titanic is the biggest ship in the world. More than 15,000 people built the Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They began building it in 1909 and finished it in 1912. The Titanic was very safe. "It is much safer than older ships," the newspaper said. Also, it was very beautiful. First class rooms were like rooms in a very expensive hotel. Second class rooms were beautiful too. They were better than the first class rooms on most ships.
There were about 2200 people on the ship. However, there were only 20 lifeboats. Frankly speaking, all those people can't get into 20 lifeboats. But they never mind. They don't really ned lifeboats because they don't doubt that the Titanic can never sink. An exciting new life is waiting for them in America. But for many people in this small "city on the sea," this is their last night alive.
The English vocabulary is not so hard, so I think that is easy to read for everyone. If you have a chance, please read it.
This book is written by Tim Vicary. This is a very famous story in the world. There is a movied that was made of this story.
On a quiet sea, the biggest ship in the world is waiting. There is no noise from the engines. Up in the sky there are hundreds of stars. Behind the ship, an iceberg goes slowly away in to the black night.
The Titanic is the biggest ship in the world. More than 15,000 people built the Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They began building it in 1909 and finished it in 1912. The Titanic was very safe. "It is much safer than older ships," the newspaper said. Also, it was very beautiful. First class rooms were like rooms in a very expensive hotel. Second class rooms were beautiful too. They were better than the first class rooms on most ships.
There were about 2200 people on the ship. However, there were only 20 lifeboats. Frankly speaking, all those people can't get into 20 lifeboats. But they never mind. They don't really ned lifeboats because they don't doubt that the Titanic can never sink. An exciting new life is waiting for them in America. But for many people in this small "city on the sea," this is their last night alive.
The English vocabulary is not so hard, so I think that is easy to read for everyone. If you have a chance, please read it.
Classical Music is my Favorite!
By Haruna Tonomura
My favorite kind of music is classical music. Classical music has a calming effect on me. I am really relaxed when I'm listening to it. Pachelbel's Canon in D is my favorite piece of classical music. I listen to this music when I am sad, and it cheers me up. And this song is traditionally used at weddings. Nowadays most of the popular artists prefer not to use musical instruments, and they like to use computer effects. But I love the sounds of musical instruments, like piano, violin, and cello, and I can listen to these sounds in classical music. Moreover, so many types of music came and so many changes happened, but still classical music lasts. Classical music is an everlasting music. So I love classical music.
My favorite kind of music is classical music. Classical music has a calming effect on me. I am really relaxed when I'm listening to it. Pachelbel's Canon in D is my favorite piece of classical music. I listen to this music when I am sad, and it cheers me up. And this song is traditionally used at weddings. Nowadays most of the popular artists prefer not to use musical instruments, and they like to use computer effects. But I love the sounds of musical instruments, like piano, violin, and cello, and I can listen to these sounds in classical music. Moreover, so many types of music came and so many changes happened, but still classical music lasts. Classical music is an everlasting music. So I love classical music.
The Doig River First Nation Visit
By Arisa Shimamoto
I saw a moose's skin at the first time there. It was hard and a little bit disgusting because there were some blood vessels and hnair. When the First Nation woman wrung that out, it looked very hard. The bread was baked by me and it was very delicious and the hotdog was also delicious. But it was very cold that day. When many elementary school students danced around the fire, they looked very fun. We joined that only one time. It was a little fun.
I saw a moose's skin at the first time there. It was hard and a little bit disgusting because there were some blood vessels and hnair. When the First Nation woman wrung that out, it looked very hard. The bread was baked by me and it was very delicious and the hotdog was also delicious. But it was very cold that day. When many elementary school students danced around the fire, they looked very fun. We joined that only one time. It was a little fun.
Visiting the Doig River First Nation
By Haruna Tonomura
I was a very good experience for me to go to the Doig River First Nation. I was surprised that there were a lot of children. I met students of the Upper Pine Elementary School. I was glad they remembered me.
The location was very good, and I enjoyed the beautiful natural view. At first, I didn’t want to see the moose’s skin because I thought it was revolting, but it was very soft and beautiful. I took a lot of pictures. The process of making a moose’s hide is very long. A woman said it would cost $700 to buy.
After studying how to make a moose’s hide, we ate bannock. It was the first time I had eaten it, and it was very good. I like to eat it with jam. When I was eating, a very cute dog came. The dog liked people. I stroked his stomach. There were three or four dogs. I took many pictures of them. Then I enjoyed First Nation’s traditional dances and songs. There are similar dances in Japan. Before I came to Canada, I went to an international exposition. I learned about First Nations cultures. I saw a lot of art objects and clothes. I’m interested in First Nations’ cultures, so I really enjoyed this valuable experience.
I was a very good experience for me to go to the Doig River First Nation. I was surprised that there were a lot of children. I met students of the Upper Pine Elementary School. I was glad they remembered me.
The location was very good, and I enjoyed the beautiful natural view. At first, I didn’t want to see the moose’s skin because I thought it was revolting, but it was very soft and beautiful. I took a lot of pictures. The process of making a moose’s hide is very long. A woman said it would cost $700 to buy.
After studying how to make a moose’s hide, we ate bannock. It was the first time I had eaten it, and it was very good. I like to eat it with jam. When I was eating, a very cute dog came. The dog liked people. I stroked his stomach. There were three or four dogs. I took many pictures of them. Then I enjoyed First Nation’s traditional dances and songs. There are similar dances in Japan. Before I came to Canada, I went to an international exposition. I learned about First Nations cultures. I saw a lot of art objects and clothes. I’m interested in First Nations’ cultures, so I really enjoyed this valuable experience.
A Visit to the Doig River First Nation
By Rina Takamatsu
I went to Doig River. I could have a good experience. I saw a moose hide and I saw the process to make the shoes, clothes and so on. I touched the skin. It was soft. That had a big impact on me. I didn’t know that. I knew our ancestors’ life many years ago. They had great knowledge.
Then I ate bannock. This tasted like bread. I saw their dance. It was wonderful. They looked excited, and I heard First Nation’s story. I’m glad I heard the story. I sometimes couldn’t understand, but I think I almost understand. I want to appreciate my ancestors because I’m so happy now.
I went to Doig River. I could have a good experience. I saw a moose hide and I saw the process to make the shoes, clothes and so on. I touched the skin. It was soft. That had a big impact on me. I didn’t know that. I knew our ancestors’ life many years ago. They had great knowledge.
Then I ate bannock. This tasted like bread. I saw their dance. It was wonderful. They looked excited, and I heard First Nation’s story. I’m glad I heard the story. I sometimes couldn’t understand, but I think I almost understand. I want to appreciate my ancestors because I’m so happy now.
Expedition from Thursday, May 26
By Martin Wicki
At nine o’clock, we drove out bus to the Reserve. The first station was the “Scraping.” A woman scraped the moose hair from the hide with a scraper. The scraper was a sharp blade.
On the next station, we saw the “Flouring.” In this step, one woman worked on the hide. Only with a metal scraper and a large needle, plain flour is rubbed onto the hide then scraped until it is smooth and there is no more lint.
In the third step, we saw a woman during “Soaking and Wringing.” In this step, the hide was for 1 or 2 days in warm soapy water. After this bath, the woman wrings the hide out. To do this, the hide was folded and twisted onto a long pole, then the woman turned the pole around and around in a circle. The water was slowly wrung out.
The next step is in reality the first step. Once the hide had been skinned off the moose, there is a layer of meat and fat on the hide. A woman scraped away this with a bone from the moose leg.
In the next hour to lunch, we saw different interesting details as she made a hide, and we ate bannock. For lunch we ate also hot dogs. Then a First Nation man told a story. It was hard to understand this story because it was too quiet. After this story, five men came. They made music on the drums. The children jumped around the fire to the music. Finally, we got some ice cream and went home.
At nine o’clock, we drove out bus to the Reserve. The first station was the “Scraping.” A woman scraped the moose hair from the hide with a scraper. The scraper was a sharp blade.
On the next station, we saw the “Flouring.” In this step, one woman worked on the hide. Only with a metal scraper and a large needle, plain flour is rubbed onto the hide then scraped until it is smooth and there is no more lint.
In the third step, we saw a woman during “Soaking and Wringing.” In this step, the hide was for 1 or 2 days in warm soapy water. After this bath, the woman wrings the hide out. To do this, the hide was folded and twisted onto a long pole, then the woman turned the pole around and around in a circle. The water was slowly wrung out.
The next step is in reality the first step. Once the hide had been skinned off the moose, there is a layer of meat and fat on the hide. A woman scraped away this with a bone from the moose leg.
In the next hour to lunch, we saw different interesting details as she made a hide, and we ate bannock. For lunch we ate also hot dogs. Then a First Nation man told a story. It was hard to understand this story because it was too quiet. After this story, five men came. They made music on the drums. The children jumped around the fire to the music. Finally, we got some ice cream and went home.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
We Visited Doig River First Nation
By Young Dae Jang
Yesterday, we visited the Doig Rive rFirst Nation. We learned about First Nation culture. It was very interesting. First of all, we watched stage 2 [of preparing a moose hide], scraping because many elementary students came there. So my group started to watch stage 2. The stage 2 scraping showed us how to remove the moose hair. Scraping does take time and patience of a day.
Second, we watched Stage 3, Grease and Brain. Stage 4, Soaking and Wringing, Stage 5, Flouring and Tanning/smoking. It was very marvelous.
After we watched, we ate a hotdog and bannock. Especially, I like bannock. I ate bannock with jam and butter. It had a very good taste.
Third, we crowded in the middle of the centre where a First Nation explained about First Nation history. We could listen to First Nation culture, but I couldn't understand all things. I just understood 10%.
Finally, the First Nations were singing and dancing with a steady rhythm. The dancing was turning round and round by a fire.
I really enjoyed that time. I took a lot of pictures. When I go back to Korea, I will explain about and show my family First Nation culture.
Yesterday, we visited the Doig Rive rFirst Nation. We learned about First Nation culture. It was very interesting. First of all, we watched stage 2 [of preparing a moose hide], scraping because many elementary students came there. So my group started to watch stage 2. The stage 2 scraping showed us how to remove the moose hair. Scraping does take time and patience of a day.
Second, we watched Stage 3, Grease and Brain. Stage 4, Soaking and Wringing, Stage 5, Flouring and Tanning/smoking. It was very marvelous.
After we watched, we ate a hotdog and bannock. Especially, I like bannock. I ate bannock with jam and butter. It had a very good taste.
Third, we crowded in the middle of the centre where a First Nation explained about First Nation history. We could listen to First Nation culture, but I couldn't understand all things. I just understood 10%.
Finally, the First Nations were singing and dancing with a steady rhythm. The dancing was turning round and round by a fire.
I really enjoyed that time. I took a lot of pictures. When I go back to Korea, I will explain about and show my family First Nation culture.
A Visit to Doig River
By Chinatsu Kamon
I went to Doig River First Nation Doig River Reserve. I saw various things there. First I saw moose skins, various parts and it smelled bad. Moose skins were made into wallets, shoes, clothes, and so on. I saw the traditional way. Next I saw foxes. But the foxes are only leather, so I couldn’t touch it. The foxes’ skins would be wallets and clothes like the moose skins. Next I made bannock and ate it. It was very delicious. Next I saw traditional dance and drum. I saw it and ate two hot dogs. It tasted good. In Doig River First Nation, many people came. Many children did a traditional dance. But the weather was very bad and very, very cold. I wish if I go there again, it is sunny.
I went to Doig River First Nation Doig River Reserve. I saw various things there. First I saw moose skins, various parts and it smelled bad. Moose skins were made into wallets, shoes, clothes, and so on. I saw the traditional way. Next I saw foxes. But the foxes are only leather, so I couldn’t touch it. The foxes’ skins would be wallets and clothes like the moose skins. Next I made bannock and ate it. It was very delicious. Next I saw traditional dance and drum. I saw it and ate two hot dogs. It tasted good. In Doig River First Nation, many people came. Many children did a traditional dance. But the weather was very bad and very, very cold. I wish if I go there again, it is sunny.
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