By Manami Sugawara
My best friend is Rika. I made friends with her last Spring. She likes singing a song, talking with her friends, following latest fashions and playing volleyball. I like to do these things too. Also, we have a part time job almost every day, so we sometimes complain of our job to each other. I live far from her house, so I rarely stay overnight at her house even though her house is near my university. When I feel sad, she calls me and listens to my talking. If she feels sad, I always do the same. We sometimes go to karaoke to melt stress. She sings a song very well, so her voice always heals my feeling. She encourages me whenever I talk with her. She is an important person for me as long as I live.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Social Networking Sites
By Yukari Fukuyama
Social networking sites are popular trends. I think the trend is the development of communication method. Nowadays, many people in the world use their computers in their life. They surf the Internet and use e-mail to keep in touch. Before the trend became popular, people could use only e-mail. People couldn’t talk with someone on a cell phone. However, recently, they can connect with other persons with the social networking site like Facebook, Mixi, and Skype. Even if people can’t use their cell phones in foreign countries, they can be connected to their family and friends with these sites. Moreover, people can communicate with someone whenever they want to. In other words, many social networking sites help people to communciate with someone with their computers in their houses and various places.
The social network trend many improve more.
Social networking sites are popular trends. I think the trend is the development of communication method. Nowadays, many people in the world use their computers in their life. They surf the Internet and use e-mail to keep in touch. Before the trend became popular, people could use only e-mail. People couldn’t talk with someone on a cell phone. However, recently, they can connect with other persons with the social networking site like Facebook, Mixi, and Skype. Even if people can’t use their cell phones in foreign countries, they can be connected to their family and friends with these sites. Moreover, people can communicate with someone whenever they want to. In other words, many social networking sites help people to communciate with someone with their computers in their houses and various places.
The social network trend many improve more.
Solar Energy
By Young-Dae Jang
Most people want to find a new kind of energy. The existing energy creates air and water pollution. People want to protect the earth for human life. People have already spent too much energy. We don’t have enough existing energy, so people made solar filling and saving machines.
Now some people are using solar energy in their house, such as light, stoves, some electronic machines, etc. People convert solar energy into electric energy. In addition, some researchers are studying the solar power energy of cars. It’s very powerful.
I hope after 30 to 50 years we can see slying cars working because of solar power energy.
Most people want to find a new kind of energy. The existing energy creates air and water pollution. People want to protect the earth for human life. People have already spent too much energy. We don’t have enough existing energy, so people made solar filling and saving machines.
Now some people are using solar energy in their house, such as light, stoves, some electronic machines, etc. People convert solar energy into electric energy. In addition, some researchers are studying the solar power energy of cars. It’s very powerful.
I hope after 30 to 50 years we can see slying cars working because of solar power energy.
USB: Small but Useful
By Fariba Montazer
A USB is the trend that we can use on a laptop. First push a USB into the laptop. After that, go to the programs of how you can enter some documents and other things. Then you can save a lot of important information in it. Next, remove it. It’s very low weight and you can carry and take it in your pocket.
A USB is the trend that we can use on a laptop. First push a USB into the laptop. After that, go to the programs of how you can enter some documents and other things. Then you can save a lot of important information in it. Next, remove it. It’s very low weight and you can carry and take it in your pocket.
Smartphones
By Ayako Suzuki
The smartphone is most popular in cell phone. The first thing, in the past, I couldn’t use the Internet, but now the smartphone can use the Internet, send an e-mail, call, read books, play a game and more. Next, the smartphone can connect someone to someone. If I have a smartphone, I can keep in touch anywhere. Finally, the smartphone is like a PC. It’s useful.
The smartphone is most popular in cell phone. The first thing, in the past, I couldn’t use the Internet, but now the smartphone can use the Internet, send an e-mail, call, read books, play a game and more. Next, the smartphone can connect someone to someone. If I have a smartphone, I can keep in touch anywhere. Finally, the smartphone is like a PC. It’s useful.
Hybrid Cars
By Mayu Takenaka
Hybrid cars continue to increase more than before. Hybrid cars were popular about 3 years ago. Former cars needed many money because of gasoline, and people who used car worry about money of gasoline. They couldn’t use easily and go long distance by car. But recently, new cars have been sold. People can use easily and go long distance by hybrid cars, because it doesn’t use many money of gasoline. If you stop in front of stoplight. Then hybrid cars stop the engine by themselves. First time car company advertised hybrid cars on TV. Many people were surprised and amazed, but they didn’t buy these car because form was not good.
Although, why hybrid cars are a hit very well? First reason, people who use hybrid car communicate with friends, teachers and coworker then they tell other people goodness of hybrid car. Second reason, car companies advertise on TV and the newspaper. Almost all car companies make the hybrid car so we can always watch and read those advertisement.
I think hybrid cars are a hit more than before. Goodness of hybrid car will have be told by people, therefore people who use it may continue to increase.
Hybrid cars continue to increase more than before. Hybrid cars were popular about 3 years ago. Former cars needed many money because of gasoline, and people who used car worry about money of gasoline. They couldn’t use easily and go long distance by car. But recently, new cars have been sold. People can use easily and go long distance by hybrid cars, because it doesn’t use many money of gasoline. If you stop in front of stoplight. Then hybrid cars stop the engine by themselves. First time car company advertised hybrid cars on TV. Many people were surprised and amazed, but they didn’t buy these car because form was not good.
Although, why hybrid cars are a hit very well? First reason, people who use hybrid car communicate with friends, teachers and coworker then they tell other people goodness of hybrid car. Second reason, car companies advertise on TV and the newspaper. Almost all car companies make the hybrid car so we can always watch and read those advertisement.
I think hybrid cars are a hit more than before. Goodness of hybrid car will have be told by people, therefore people who use it may continue to increase.
3-D Movies are an Amazing Trend
By Saki Sekioka
I think the trend is 3-D movies. It is very revolutionary. At first, the 3-D is used only 10-15 minutes in the movie, but now we can see the 3-D all of the time in the movie. 2-D movies are flat pictures, but 3-D is not flat and the quality is high. The picture is as if it is reality. People who saw the 3-D movie express how they feel to a friend. Many people speak their opinion about the mover after they finished watching the movie. So, the 3-D movie becomes popular.
In another way, there are many commercials on the TV. People know the 3-D movie are any information in the commercial. So people can know the information.
Now, 3-D is used for something. For example, 3-D TV, 3-D games. 3-D is spreading in the world. However, if you watch 3-D many times, your eyes are tired. So be careful not to watch 3-D too much.
I think the trend is 3-D movies. It is very revolutionary. At first, the 3-D is used only 10-15 minutes in the movie, but now we can see the 3-D all of the time in the movie. 2-D movies are flat pictures, but 3-D is not flat and the quality is high. The picture is as if it is reality. People who saw the 3-D movie express how they feel to a friend. Many people speak their opinion about the mover after they finished watching the movie. So, the 3-D movie becomes popular.
In another way, there are many commercials on the TV. People know the 3-D movie are any information in the commercial. So people can know the information.
Now, 3-D is used for something. For example, 3-D TV, 3-D games. 3-D is spreading in the world. However, if you watch 3-D many times, your eyes are tired. So be careful not to watch 3-D too much.
Smartphones: A Great Trend
By Shota Itagaki
I think the trend of smartphones is very convenient. Smartphone can’t only call but also use the Internet. They are also high quality. When they are connected to the Internet, they can send e-mail. With social networking sites on the Internet, we can keep in touch with our peers. For example, Facebook, Mixi, Skype and so on. We can express our feelings easily on these site. We can use the Internet by our phones. It’s amazing! Moreover, smartphone screens are very clear. It is important for users. That’s why smartphones have a great influence and spread to so many people. Smartphones have become a hit.
In conclusion, the trend like smartphones is very useful.
I think the trend of smartphones is very convenient. Smartphone can’t only call but also use the Internet. They are also high quality. When they are connected to the Internet, they can send e-mail. With social networking sites on the Internet, we can keep in touch with our peers. For example, Facebook, Mixi, Skype and so on. We can express our feelings easily on these site. We can use the Internet by our phones. It’s amazing! Moreover, smartphone screens are very clear. It is important for users. That’s why smartphones have a great influence and spread to so many people. Smartphones have become a hit.
In conclusion, the trend like smartphones is very useful.
Cell Phones
By Shu
Cell phones were developed 15 years ago. When it was developed, it was nuch bigger than now. It has been evolving for 15 years. Nowadays, this quality is so good. I think that everyone knows it. Cell phones are a bit hit. It’s the biggest advantage that can always keep in touch with peers or friends if everyone wants. Cell phones involve smartphones now. For example, everyone knows iPhones. It is the trend in the world. It is different from a cell phone. Cell phones can’t connect to PC sites, but smartphones can do that. For example, it can use Skype, Facebook, Gmail, and so on. Because of these, it spread quickly all over the world.
Cell phones were developed 15 years ago. When it was developed, it was nuch bigger than now. It has been evolving for 15 years. Nowadays, this quality is so good. I think that everyone knows it. Cell phones are a bit hit. It’s the biggest advantage that can always keep in touch with peers or friends if everyone wants. Cell phones involve smartphones now. For example, everyone knows iPhones. It is the trend in the world. It is different from a cell phone. Cell phones can’t connect to PC sites, but smartphones can do that. For example, it can use Skype, Facebook, Gmail, and so on. Because of these, it spread quickly all over the world.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Smartphones are Spreading All Over the World
By Kazune Yamasaki
These days, the trend of the smartphone is spreading around the world. The reason why that it's useful because it has both cellphone's functions and computer's ones. For example, we use only phone address with the cell phones, but we can use not only phone address but also PC e-mail address.
It's helpful for us because carrying a computer is hard. However, the smartphone is small and not heavy. So we can use it whenever we like and wherever we go. And also, it makes us communicate with others easily. Thanks to the smartphone, we are connected to foreign people more more.
There are some reasons why this trend is a hit around the world. First, people watched TV commercials about it. Then, they were interested in it and talked to their peers. And so, the rumor of the smartphone spread.
In addition to this, a lot of phone companies are recommedding the smartphone these days. So, some people who visit the phone shop are fascinated by it and buy. That's why the smartphone became a trend.
These days, the trend of the smartphone is spreading around the world. The reason why that it's useful because it has both cellphone's functions and computer's ones. For example, we use only phone address with the cell phones, but we can use not only phone address but also PC e-mail address.
It's helpful for us because carrying a computer is hard. However, the smartphone is small and not heavy. So we can use it whenever we like and wherever we go. And also, it makes us communicate with others easily. Thanks to the smartphone, we are connected to foreign people more more.
There are some reasons why this trend is a hit around the world. First, people watched TV commercials about it. Then, they were interested in it and talked to their peers. And so, the rumor of the smartphone spread.
In addition to this, a lot of phone companies are recommedding the smartphone these days. So, some people who visit the phone shop are fascinated by it and buy. That's why the smartphone became a trend.
Smartphones - A Great Trend
By Iliana Londoño Mora
Smartphones are one of the bit hits at the last years. It is a good trend for people like me that are from another country and have responsibilities to deal with in our countries. I still have a business in Colombia. I can manage everything by my phone (check my bank account, pay salaries to my workers, buy material online and even pay through it).
My son is not ready to move to Canada. He decided to study in Colombia. He has one of the same kind of cellular that I have. It is easier for us to keep in touch because we can chat by messenger without any cost. I can find out anything by the Internet with my smartphone. It is amazing how much influence this trend has in my life. Even with my peer, Soraida, the smartphone contributes to share a lot of stuff like photos, comments, etc. It is the best way to express to my family, my close friends, how they are with me even if they are far away.
I spent quality time with my son when he needs an advice about a gift in birthdays or some special days for his grandma, girlfriend, friends, etc. Sometimes he doesn’t know what kind of gift to buy and he gave me choices. He took photos of the gifts and then I helped him to choose the right one. We have spread out because I moved to Canada and he’s still in Colombia, but thanks to the smartphones we are connected all the time.
Smartphones are one of the bit hits at the last years. It is a good trend for people like me that are from another country and have responsibilities to deal with in our countries. I still have a business in Colombia. I can manage everything by my phone (check my bank account, pay salaries to my workers, buy material online and even pay through it).
My son is not ready to move to Canada. He decided to study in Colombia. He has one of the same kind of cellular that I have. It is easier for us to keep in touch because we can chat by messenger without any cost. I can find out anything by the Internet with my smartphone. It is amazing how much influence this trend has in my life. Even with my peer, Soraida, the smartphone contributes to share a lot of stuff like photos, comments, etc. It is the best way to express to my family, my close friends, how they are with me even if they are far away.
I spent quality time with my son when he needs an advice about a gift in birthdays or some special days for his grandma, girlfriend, friends, etc. Sometimes he doesn’t know what kind of gift to buy and he gave me choices. He took photos of the gifts and then I helped him to choose the right one. We have spread out because I moved to Canada and he’s still in Colombia, but thanks to the smartphones we are connected all the time.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
All About Johnny Depp
By Mami Kashiwa
My favorite person's name is Johnny Depp. He is from Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. He is an American actor and musician, but he is very famous as an actor, kind of. He was born on June 9, 1963, so he is 48 years old now. He married Vanessa Parodis in 1998, and he has two children, Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher "Jack" Depp III. He acts many kinds of characters. For example, a pirate in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and a devilish barber in "Sweeny Todd." I'd like to see him act as a pianist.
My favorite person's name is Johnny Depp. He is from Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S. He is an American actor and musician, but he is very famous as an actor, kind of. He was born on June 9, 1963, so he is 48 years old now. He married Vanessa Parodis in 1998, and he has two children, Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher "Jack" Depp III. He acts many kinds of characters. For example, a pirate in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and a devilish barber in "Sweeny Todd." I'd like to see him act as a pianist.
My Classmate
By Soraida Huillery
My classmate's name is Ayako Suzuki. She is from Japan and her native language is Japanese. She is a student, and she is single. In her free time, she likes talking with her friends, spending time with cdhildren, and sometimes going shopping, too.
My classmate's name is Ayako Suzuki. She is from Japan and her native language is Japanese. She is a student, and she is single. In her free time, she likes talking with her friends, spending time with cdhildren, and sometimes going shopping, too.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
My Hometowns
By Saki Sekioka
I live in Canada to study abroad now, but my hometown is Mino in Osaka in Japan. Osaka is a very urban city, but Mino is a local town. For example, the number of trains is less than in Osaka. The town is surrounded by mountains and a quiet city. We can see monkeys in the mountain. Although the town is local, we can feel nature, so I like my town.
Actually I have another hometown. The hometown is Kawasaki in Kanagawa. I’ve lived there for about ten years. Kawasaki has the Tama River. It’s very famous because a wild seal has lived there for a short time. At that time, the thing is broadcasted in the news, so many people came to see the seal.
Kanagawa has a TV studio close to my house, so I sometimes can see actors. My elementary school is used to film movies and the park in which I played is used to film dramas.
My two hometowns are very nice places! However, I have three hometowns—it’s Fort St. John!! I would like to make memories here.
I live in Canada to study abroad now, but my hometown is Mino in Osaka in Japan. Osaka is a very urban city, but Mino is a local town. For example, the number of trains is less than in Osaka. The town is surrounded by mountains and a quiet city. We can see monkeys in the mountain. Although the town is local, we can feel nature, so I like my town.
Actually I have another hometown. The hometown is Kawasaki in Kanagawa. I’ve lived there for about ten years. Kawasaki has the Tama River. It’s very famous because a wild seal has lived there for a short time. At that time, the thing is broadcasted in the news, so many people came to see the seal.
Kanagawa has a TV studio close to my house, so I sometimes can see actors. My elementary school is used to film movies and the park in which I played is used to film dramas.
My two hometowns are very nice places! However, I have three hometowns—it’s Fort St. John!! I would like to make memories here.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Life in Fort St. John
By Saki Shiota
Hello, everyone. What do you like to do in your free time? I have two things. First, I like playing the piano. I especially like Chopin, and my favorite son is called “Fantastic Impromptu.” Second, I like listening to Lady Gaga’s songs. Her songs give me energy, and an excited feeling. I’m also interested in her clothes. Nice to meet you. Thank you.
Hi. How are you? I’ve been good. I’m used to the Fort St. John’s life. I go to school every day, and I go to Tim Hortons or WalMart after school. I went to Dinosaur Lake with my host family, and I tried tube boating. It was the most exciting thing I had ever experienced. Although I don’t live in Japan, I’m doing very well. I’ll write you a letter again.
Hi. How are you? I’ve been good. I’m used to the Fort St. John’s life. I go to school every day, and I go to Tim Hortons or WalMart after school. I went to Dinosaur Lake with my host family, and I tried tube boating. It was the most exciting thing I had ever experienced. Although I don’t live in Japan, I’m doing very well. I’ll write you a letter again.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
My Autobiography as a Writer - Saki Sekioka
By Saki Sekioka
I like writing since I was an elementary school student because writing collects my thoughts and can record my events. Then, I can tell my opinion with accuracy better than by mouth, and I sometimes keep a diary. However, I feel writing is a bother occasionally. At the time, if I want to tell somebody something, I use my cell phone better than e-mail. Although I like e-mail as much as cell phone. I send e-mail to my parents after I came to Canada. My parents want me to tell today’s incident. Therefore I send e-mail every day.
When I was a child, my dream is a caricaturist. I always write a comic in my free time. To think of story and character’s words is very interesting! I identified with the character of my comics. I wrote a comic and a character’s words. I can make a story to imagine and write the words. So, I tell myself the message by the words of the character. Then, I was given bravery by the character.
No, I have not time, so I didn’t write a comic for a long time, but I sometimes read it again. I didn’t definitely write well. It is a remembrance now.
I like writing since I was an elementary school student because writing collects my thoughts and can record my events. Then, I can tell my opinion with accuracy better than by mouth, and I sometimes keep a diary. However, I feel writing is a bother occasionally. At the time, if I want to tell somebody something, I use my cell phone better than e-mail. Although I like e-mail as much as cell phone. I send e-mail to my parents after I came to Canada. My parents want me to tell today’s incident. Therefore I send e-mail every day.
When I was a child, my dream is a caricaturist. I always write a comic in my free time. To think of story and character’s words is very interesting! I identified with the character of my comics. I wrote a comic and a character’s words. I can make a story to imagine and write the words. So, I tell myself the message by the words of the character. Then, I was given bravery by the character.
No, I have not time, so I didn’t write a comic for a long time, but I sometimes read it again. I didn’t definitely write well. It is a remembrance now.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Saki
By Saki Shiota
I like writing. I think writing is the best skill for me in English. I don’t write songs or poems, but I sometimes write assignments and text messages.
I have written essays and research papers as assignments at my university in Japan. It’s interesting for me to write essays because it’s like the diary. In research papers, I can learn many things while I search something on the Internet.
I sometimes write text messages in Canada. I use Facebook, and I always write something in English. It’s not only fun for me but also good practicing of English. I have a friend who lives in America, and I send letters to her sometimes. It’s interesting because we can teach our own cultures to each other. In addition, even if we live in different places, we can keep in touch.
Therefore, writing is a good way to study English.
I like writing. I think writing is the best skill for me in English. I don’t write songs or poems, but I sometimes write assignments and text messages.
I have written essays and research papers as assignments at my university in Japan. It’s interesting for me to write essays because it’s like the diary. In research papers, I can learn many things while I search something on the Internet.
I sometimes write text messages in Canada. I use Facebook, and I always write something in English. It’s not only fun for me but also good practicing of English. I have a friend who lives in America, and I send letters to her sometimes. It’s interesting because we can teach our own cultures to each other. In addition, even if we live in different places, we can keep in touch.
Therefore, writing is a good way to study English.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Yuko
By Yuko Hirata
When I was an elementary school student, I like to send letters to my old friends. I wrote about my daily life, myself, and so on. I sent many letters to them and they replied. We were keeping in touch for a long time. I couldn’t wait for the reply from them. If my mother didn’t teach me how to send letters, I couldn’t know such an enjoyment, maybe.
After I became a junior high school student, I got my own cell phone, so I exchanged e-mail with my friends. That’s why recently I haven’t written a letter. But I want to write letters to my family and friends in Japan. It may be good for me to do so. I am able to remember my original intention when I was young.
Now, I am about 20 years old. It is about 15 years since I could write something, so it’s natural for me that I can write, but I must not forget my mother who taught me writing. I write something, I will always have thanks to her from now.
When I was an elementary school student, I like to send letters to my old friends. I wrote about my daily life, myself, and so on. I sent many letters to them and they replied. We were keeping in touch for a long time. I couldn’t wait for the reply from them. If my mother didn’t teach me how to send letters, I couldn’t know such an enjoyment, maybe.
After I became a junior high school student, I got my own cell phone, so I exchanged e-mail with my friends. That’s why recently I haven’t written a letter. But I want to write letters to my family and friends in Japan. It may be good for me to do so. I am able to remember my original intention when I was young.
Now, I am about 20 years old. It is about 15 years since I could write something, so it’s natural for me that I can write, but I must not forget my mother who taught me writing. I write something, I will always have thanks to her from now.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Mayu
By Mayu Takenaka
I talk about my writer life. I have written letters since I was 6 years old. I learned how to write letters from my mother. Also, I sent the letter for my grandparent, and she heard from me but she said she couldn’t understand what I say. I was so sad, so I do letter exercises. I often sent the letter to my friends. The next year, I sent the letter to my grandparent again. She heard from me and she understood my letter. Then I often wrote letters.
When I was 15 years old, I had a mobile phone. Then I have sent the text messages. I learned how to send it from my brother. My brother was 17 years old, so he knew how to use it. I knew that we could send the text messages anywhere. When I finished school, then I sent it to my mother, so she met me at the school. It is a very useful tool. Now I am 21 years old and I use it every day. Text messages are one of the necessaries of my life.
Finally, when I was 19 years old, I entered university. I often wrote essays. I learned how to write essays from my English teacher. It was too difficult for me. I could note write good essays. I had the essay class when I was a first year student and second year student. Then I could write essays but I didn’t have the essay class when I was a third year student and now I forgot how to write the essay. Therefore, I should study English harder and when I go back to Japan, I’ll become a good essay writer. This is my writer life. I continue to do writing exercise.
I talk about my writer life. I have written letters since I was 6 years old. I learned how to write letters from my mother. Also, I sent the letter for my grandparent, and she heard from me but she said she couldn’t understand what I say. I was so sad, so I do letter exercises. I often sent the letter to my friends. The next year, I sent the letter to my grandparent again. She heard from me and she understood my letter. Then I often wrote letters.
When I was 15 years old, I had a mobile phone. Then I have sent the text messages. I learned how to send it from my brother. My brother was 17 years old, so he knew how to use it. I knew that we could send the text messages anywhere. When I finished school, then I sent it to my mother, so she met me at the school. It is a very useful tool. Now I am 21 years old and I use it every day. Text messages are one of the necessaries of my life.
Finally, when I was 19 years old, I entered university. I often wrote essays. I learned how to write essays from my English teacher. It was too difficult for me. I could note write good essays. I had the essay class when I was a first year student and second year student. Then I could write essays but I didn’t have the essay class when I was a third year student and now I forgot how to write the essay. Therefore, I should study English harder and when I go back to Japan, I’ll become a good essay writer. This is my writer life. I continue to do writing exercise.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Shu
By Shu Murakami
I had written essays three times in college class. My college teacher taught me how to write an essay. I don’t like to write an essay so much. I cannot explain what I think. It is very difficult for me to explain what I think, so I am not good at writing.
I want to be a writer who can explain what I think. I should study more to be it. I think that if I study hard, I will be able to be a good writer. So I should do my best.
I had written essays three times in college class. My college teacher taught me how to write an essay. I don’t like to write an essay so much. I cannot explain what I think. It is very difficult for me to explain what I think, so I am not good at writing.
I want to be a writer who can explain what I think. I should study more to be it. I think that if I study hard, I will be able to be a good writer. So I should do my best.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Kyohei
By Kyohei Kawakami
When I was an elementary school student, my class teacher and my parents taught me writing. Actually, my writing skill was getter better, but I didn’t like writing because my teacher game me a lot of assignments and my parents made me study. So I don’t like writing, even now.
However, when I get a text message, I quickly reply. Texting is a kind of writing but it is also a kind of talking, so I like texting.
If I could have an opportunity that I can feel writing is interesting, I will enjoy writing.
When I was an elementary school student, my class teacher and my parents taught me writing. Actually, my writing skill was getter better, but I didn’t like writing because my teacher game me a lot of assignments and my parents made me study. So I don’t like writing, even now.
However, when I get a text message, I quickly reply. Texting is a kind of writing but it is also a kind of talking, so I like texting.
If I could have an opportunity that I can feel writing is interesting, I will enjoy writing.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Haruna
By Haruna Tonomura
I’m not a good writer in both Japanese and English. Usually I don’t write so much. Im ashamed of writing my feelings, since I have never kept a diary. I’m afraid that someone will read my diary. In addition, I haven’t written a letter to my friends so many times. I am so shy that I can’t write frankly. I didn’t write a letter especially after I got a cellular phone. I sent a short e-mail instead of writing a long letter.
There are some reasons why I don’t like writing. One of the reasons is that teachers made me to write a long book report every year since I was an elementary school student. It was summer homework and I had to write more than 2,400 letters. I managed to hand in my report every year. This homework made me dejected. I think that most of the Japanese students don’t like this homework because there are only 2 or 3 books which we can choose. We have to read a book which our teacher recommends to us, even if we aren’t interested in that book. Because of these bad experiences, I don’t like writing. The reason why I don’t like writing in English is because I don’t want to make mistakes in my writing. I’m afraid of using incorrect grammar and spelling. Moreover I have a limited English vocabulary and I don’t know how to express what I want to write.
Writing English is more difficult than reading English for me because there are many words which I understand but I can’t use in writing. I need to practice to write well.
I’m not a good writer in both Japanese and English. Usually I don’t write so much. Im ashamed of writing my feelings, since I have never kept a diary. I’m afraid that someone will read my diary. In addition, I haven’t written a letter to my friends so many times. I am so shy that I can’t write frankly. I didn’t write a letter especially after I got a cellular phone. I sent a short e-mail instead of writing a long letter.
There are some reasons why I don’t like writing. One of the reasons is that teachers made me to write a long book report every year since I was an elementary school student. It was summer homework and I had to write more than 2,400 letters. I managed to hand in my report every year. This homework made me dejected. I think that most of the Japanese students don’t like this homework because there are only 2 or 3 books which we can choose. We have to read a book which our teacher recommends to us, even if we aren’t interested in that book. Because of these bad experiences, I don’t like writing. The reason why I don’t like writing in English is because I don’t want to make mistakes in my writing. I’m afraid of using incorrect grammar and spelling. Moreover I have a limited English vocabulary and I don’t know how to express what I want to write.
Writing English is more difficult than reading English for me because there are many words which I understand but I can’t use in writing. I need to practice to write well.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
My Autobiography as a Writer - Mami
By Mami Kashiwa
I write letters to my friends when I feel lonely. I write a letter when I got on the plane that came here recently. And I write letters of thanks to my family when they did something to me. Also, I gave a letter to my teacher when I attended graduation.
I send e-mail to my friends when I want to meet to someone. Then, we decide detail of the plan -- calendar, pocket diary.
I write down the message for someone when I received phone call. Then I don’t forget to put down one’s name and phone number, too. So the message will reach someone who was absent.
I write a blog or diary when I spend memorable days. I write a blog when I want to tell the memorable things to everyone. A diary is read by myself. So, I write sometimes bad things that I don’t want to tell anyone.
I write down the name of the food on the container [of leftovers] so I can know what’s inside even if I don’t open the lid.
I have made songs. Then I wrote down the words and music.
And I’m doing this homework on this paper!
I write letters to my friends when I feel lonely. I write a letter when I got on the plane that came here recently. And I write letters of thanks to my family when they did something to me. Also, I gave a letter to my teacher when I attended graduation.
I send e-mail to my friends when I want to meet to someone. Then, we decide detail of the plan -- calendar, pocket diary.
I write down the message for someone when I received phone call. Then I don’t forget to put down one’s name and phone number, too. So the message will reach someone who was absent.
I write a blog or diary when I spend memorable days. I write a blog when I want to tell the memorable things to everyone. A diary is read by myself. So, I write sometimes bad things that I don’t want to tell anyone.
I write down the name of the food on the container [of leftovers] so I can know what’s inside even if I don’t open the lid.
I have made songs. Then I wrote down the words and music.
And I’m doing this homework on this paper!
My Autobiography as a Writer - Ayu
By Ayu Shigi
I try to remember my memories and important things I write down. I keep a diary every night because I want to keep remembering my study abroad life because I feel like time flies. Although I have just started keeping a diary, I think it is an important thing to continue it. My weak point is keeping on, so I want to achieve this thing.
When I was six years old to twelve years old, I went to penmanship as the lesson, so I like writing, and not only writing but also I keep writing in English. I think it’s a good way to practice my English, so I think that I need to write mine.
I try to remember my memories and important things I write down. I keep a diary every night because I want to keep remembering my study abroad life because I feel like time flies. Although I have just started keeping a diary, I think it is an important thing to continue it. My weak point is keeping on, so I want to achieve this thing.
When I was six years old to twelve years old, I went to penmanship as the lesson, so I like writing, and not only writing but also I keep writing in English. I think it’s a good way to practice my English, so I think that I need to write mine.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Shota
By Shota
When I was a high school student, I read The Diary of Anne Frank. It was a good opportunity for me to write something. After that, I wrote what happened in my diary. Something is almost a good incident. If a good incident happened, I wrote the incident in my diary.
I like to write, but I’m not good at writing. So I almost always use a PC to write my diary. Sometimes, I write with a pen.
To read the diary again is very interesting.
When I was a high school student, I read The Diary of Anne Frank. It was a good opportunity for me to write something. After that, I wrote what happened in my diary. Something is almost a good incident. If a good incident happened, I wrote the incident in my diary.
I like to write, but I’m not good at writing. So I almost always use a PC to write my diary. Sometimes, I write with a pen.
To read the diary again is very interesting.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Manami
By Manami Sugawara
I like to write letters. I’m not good at showing my feeling so I can tell someone my feeling by writing letters.
I wrote some letters everyday when I was a junior high school student. Then it is popular to write letters to someone. Specially, I wrote letters to club members who are younger than me to be on good terms with them. We talked about our secret story. I could write my feelings honestly.
I became happy to receive a letter from friends when I graduated school. I can leave letters intact. I can encourage myself by reading these letters and remember my life at that time. So I want to continue writing letters though it will be once in a while.
I like to write letters. I’m not good at showing my feeling so I can tell someone my feeling by writing letters.
I wrote some letters everyday when I was a junior high school student. Then it is popular to write letters to someone. Specially, I wrote letters to club members who are younger than me to be on good terms with them. We talked about our secret story. I could write my feelings honestly.
I became happy to receive a letter from friends when I graduated school. I can leave letters intact. I can encourage myself by reading these letters and remember my life at that time. So I want to continue writing letters though it will be once in a while.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Yukari
By Yukari Fukuyama
It is hard for me to write a diary, blog, and so on because I can’t continue to write such a diary every day. I think that to write something is fun, but I have never kept a diary since I was a child.
For example, when I was an elementary schoolgirl, I started to write my diary one day because many friends around me have written their diary at the time. In the first day and the second day, I wrote my diary exactly, but I couldn’t keep writing from third day. As a result, my diary finished in a very short time. Then I tried to keep writing a diary, blog, and my life many times; however, I failed in all challenges.
I think that the cause of failure is two reasons. First, I get tired of many things very quickly. So I usually couldn’t keep doing some things except for forced cases. Second, I am not good at writing my feeling in terms. I like talking with someone more than writing. So maybe I lacked my feeling to write something. I want to keep writing some day.
However, an exception is a letter because I have been writing many letters for my friends when I was a high school student. At the time, I could keep writing a letter for a long time. I don’t know why I could, but these letters are very good memories for me. So I’ll write a letter to someone next time.
It is hard for me to write a diary, blog, and so on because I can’t continue to write such a diary every day. I think that to write something is fun, but I have never kept a diary since I was a child.
For example, when I was an elementary schoolgirl, I started to write my diary one day because many friends around me have written their diary at the time. In the first day and the second day, I wrote my diary exactly, but I couldn’t keep writing from third day. As a result, my diary finished in a very short time. Then I tried to keep writing a diary, blog, and my life many times; however, I failed in all challenges.
I think that the cause of failure is two reasons. First, I get tired of many things very quickly. So I usually couldn’t keep doing some things except for forced cases. Second, I am not good at writing my feeling in terms. I like talking with someone more than writing. So maybe I lacked my feeling to write something. I want to keep writing some day.
However, an exception is a letter because I have been writing many letters for my friends when I was a high school student. At the time, I could keep writing a letter for a long time. I don’t know why I could, but these letters are very good memories for me. So I’ll write a letter to someone next time.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Kazuna
By Kazuna Yamasaki
I like writing, and I think that writing is very important to learn English because it makes my English writing skill improve.
I had written an English diary every day until coming to Canada. I kept it for four months because I wanted to develop my English writing skill and learn new useful words. Thanks to it, my writing skill became better than before. However, I have not written an English since I came to Canada. I’m going to keep it again.
In addition to that, I’m going to try to use English more with writing. For example, I will write some texts in English when I send e-mails to my friends who study English, and I will make a note in English. I’m a forgetful person, so it’s important for me to do it. I always take notes in Japanese, but I will try to write English from now. I believe that they make my English skills improve.
I like writing, and I think that writing is very important to learn English because it makes my English writing skill improve.
I had written an English diary every day until coming to Canada. I kept it for four months because I wanted to develop my English writing skill and learn new useful words. Thanks to it, my writing skill became better than before. However, I have not written an English since I came to Canada. I’m going to keep it again.
In addition to that, I’m going to try to use English more with writing. For example, I will write some texts in English when I send e-mails to my friends who study English, and I will make a note in English. I’m a forgetful person, so it’s important for me to do it. I always take notes in Japanese, but I will try to write English from now. I believe that they make my English skills improve.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Hitomi
By Hitomi Nakayama
I like writing, so I often write something. For example, when I want to contact my friends or my family, I use a cell phone or computer. I can text message and I can send e-mail. I have written on them since I was a junior high school student. Then I used them for contacting with my lover. No matter if we couldn’t meet, we could connect with each other. Because I don’t have a boyfriend now, I need to connect with only friends and family. It is very useful because I want to hear about something about them. I’ll write on them forever.
Next, I write in my diary when I want to remember my daily life. I kept a diary last year since I bought a diary. I could write about my daily life and my mind which I couldn’t tell others. I can look back on my life because the diary can remain. I think that memory is very important. I keep a diary since I came to Fort St. John to record my daily life. I can study also because I write them in English.
It’s nice to write various things for me.
I like writing, so I often write something. For example, when I want to contact my friends or my family, I use a cell phone or computer. I can text message and I can send e-mail. I have written on them since I was a junior high school student. Then I used them for contacting with my lover. No matter if we couldn’t meet, we could connect with each other. Because I don’t have a boyfriend now, I need to connect with only friends and family. It is very useful because I want to hear about something about them. I’ll write on them forever.
Next, I write in my diary when I want to remember my daily life. I kept a diary last year since I bought a diary. I could write about my daily life and my mind which I couldn’t tell others. I can look back on my life because the diary can remain. I think that memory is very important. I keep a diary since I came to Fort St. John to record my daily life. I can study also because I write them in English.
It’s nice to write various things for me.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
My Autobiography as a Writer - Pamela
By Pamela den Ouden
When I was in Grade 10, I had an excellent English teacher name Mr. Verney. He gave us very interesting writing tasks and that experience was the start of my writing career. I wrote both poetry and stories.
Since then, I’ve written many essays for school assignment. This is not my favourite kind of writing, but there is a certain satisfaction of having a paper returned with favourable comments and a good mark. So even though it’s not my favourite kind of writing, I have learned a lot about academic writing from these kinds of assignments.
In addition to poetry, stories, and school essays, I have written thousands of letters over my life. At first, they were handwritten or typed. Then I move up to a computer and e-mail. Just because an e-mail is sent quickly doesn’t mean it is thoughtless or trivial. Writing letters to friends and family is an important part of keeping in touch. Just this morning, I mailed a thank-you letter to a friend and a postcard to my granddaughter.
I still write poetry and feel I can express myself well in this genre. I feel satisfied when just the right words fall into place. Last Saturday, I gave a poetry reading at the Sweetwater 905 festival (www.sweetwater905.ca), and three of my poems appear in the recently-released DiVerseCities II, an anthology of poetry and writing published locally.
Blogging is a new kind of venue for writing, and I’ve launched myself into it. I have a personal blog, and creative writing blog, and this class writing blog. Blogs can reach a wide audience, so I try to make each blog entry brief and to the point, though-provoking in a friendly way.
Writing of all sorts, including to-do lists and grocery lists, is an important part of my daily life. E-mail to friends and family, letters to thank or cheer, birthday cards and poems are all part of me going out to others.
When I was in Grade 10, I had an excellent English teacher name Mr. Verney. He gave us very interesting writing tasks and that experience was the start of my writing career. I wrote both poetry and stories.
Since then, I’ve written many essays for school assignment. This is not my favourite kind of writing, but there is a certain satisfaction of having a paper returned with favourable comments and a good mark. So even though it’s not my favourite kind of writing, I have learned a lot about academic writing from these kinds of assignments.
In addition to poetry, stories, and school essays, I have written thousands of letters over my life. At first, they were handwritten or typed. Then I move up to a computer and e-mail. Just because an e-mail is sent quickly doesn’t mean it is thoughtless or trivial. Writing letters to friends and family is an important part of keeping in touch. Just this morning, I mailed a thank-you letter to a friend and a postcard to my granddaughter.
I still write poetry and feel I can express myself well in this genre. I feel satisfied when just the right words fall into place. Last Saturday, I gave a poetry reading at the Sweetwater 905 festival (www.sweetwater905.ca), and three of my poems appear in the recently-released DiVerseCities II, an anthology of poetry and writing published locally.
Blogging is a new kind of venue for writing, and I’ve launched myself into it. I have a personal blog, and creative writing blog, and this class writing blog. Blogs can reach a wide audience, so I try to make each blog entry brief and to the point, though-provoking in a friendly way.
Writing of all sorts, including to-do lists and grocery lists, is an important part of my daily life. E-mail to friends and family, letters to thank or cheer, birthday cards and poems are all part of me going out to others.
Welcome to the Fall 2011 Semester!
By Pamela den Ouden
It's a warm fall night, feeling more like mid-summer than September. Even though it's past 9 p.m., it's still 21 degrees outside. The moon is shining--it's a waxing first quarter, with the full moon on Monday, less than a week away. School has started and we are up and running!
I'm looking forward to some excellent writing this semester. We're going to try a few new things, a few new processes for getting from draft to finished product, and you'll be seeing the results of our hard work and effort here at www.peacezine.blogspot.com!
Please leave us a comment and let us know how you like our work!
It's a warm fall night, feeling more like mid-summer than September. Even though it's past 9 p.m., it's still 21 degrees outside. The moon is shining--it's a waxing first quarter, with the full moon on Monday, less than a week away. School has started and we are up and running!
I'm looking forward to some excellent writing this semester. We're going to try a few new things, a few new processes for getting from draft to finished product, and you'll be seeing the results of our hard work and effort here at www.peacezine.blogspot.com!
Please leave us a comment and let us know how you like our work!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Horse Chiropractic
By Kotomi Taniguchi
Have you ever heard of chiropractic? Chiropractic is the treatment of disorders by manipulation of the bones, especially the backbone. It is famous as one of the easy ways to make the body healthy for people in Japan. Last Wednesday, I went to see chiropractic for horses. I have heard that there is chiropractic for some animals before, but it was my first time to see amazing chiropractic for horses. It was quite a new experience for me!
Before the chiropractor began, she let the horse run and she checked his body from his back whether it is good or bad. That time he couldn’t run straight. That horse was suffering from something and looked really bad. First, she touched his body to check where the bones were bad. After that, she fixed his backbone with her hand and a big hammer! When she hammered the horse, he groaned like a human. He was really funny. She put some cream on his body. Third, she checked his leg and fixed his bone use with her whole body. Horses could understand our feelings and language but sometimes they are very dangerous, so she had to stand in a safe space to not get kicked. After that she stretched his legs using a rope. After all this, she let the horse run again and he ran straight, and I thought he looked very good.
This experience was amazing for me and I got interested in animal chiropractic more. We don’t have a lot of great techniques for animals in Japan, so I want to learn it and do chiropractic for my dog and my horse in the future.
Have you ever heard of chiropractic? Chiropractic is the treatment of disorders by manipulation of the bones, especially the backbone. It is famous as one of the easy ways to make the body healthy for people in Japan. Last Wednesday, I went to see chiropractic for horses. I have heard that there is chiropractic for some animals before, but it was my first time to see amazing chiropractic for horses. It was quite a new experience for me!
Before the chiropractor began, she let the horse run and she checked his body from his back whether it is good or bad. That time he couldn’t run straight. That horse was suffering from something and looked really bad. First, she touched his body to check where the bones were bad. After that, she fixed his backbone with her hand and a big hammer! When she hammered the horse, he groaned like a human. He was really funny. She put some cream on his body. Third, she checked his leg and fixed his bone use with her whole body. Horses could understand our feelings and language but sometimes they are very dangerous, so she had to stand in a safe space to not get kicked. After that she stretched his legs using a rope. After all this, she let the horse run again and he ran straight, and I thought he looked very good.
This experience was amazing for me and I got interested in animal chiropractic more. We don’t have a lot of great techniques for animals in Japan, so I want to learn it and do chiropractic for my dog and my horse in the future.
Monday, June 27, 2011
My Canadian Life in Fort St. John
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!
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!
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)
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