Cranford

And when Mrs Forrester pretended she did not know what cakes were on the tray,
no one looked surprised. But we knew, and she knew that we knew, and we knew
that she knew that she knew that we knew, that she had made the cakes herself
that morning.

It was the first time I read the Mrs. Gaskell’s novel. Cranford is a common village and it’s one of the fascinations. Some events happen in Cranford, however, it’s not so big events. Most of novels have some big events and their story develop. Considering that, I think Cranford is a unique story. Even if love story is my favorite genre of story, the story drove me crazy. The story tells us that everyone has kindness and thoughtfulness. The peaceful village sometimes fills with grief because of deaths. They made me surprised because they suddenly happened. It’s one of features of the story that men are saviors. For example, it’s Peter. Miss Matty was bankrupt and had little money. People who live in Cranford helped her to make her living even if it was unsatisfactory. Then, her brother suddenly appeared and he became rich person. It’s unbelievable but it’s typical of Cranford. I want to read other Gaskell’s story. (205 words, total 12,682 words)

Elizabeth Gaskell. retold by Kate Mattock. Oxford University Press 2000. YL is 3.8 and 15,000 words.

Cocktail party ~Speaking IV~

Hi! I'm Gisele and I'm from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. I'm 40 year-old and I have a husband and four children; tow pairs of twin. I hunt for dinner everyday so my occupation is hunter. My husband is a chef and he cooks what I hunt and catch. I like fishing. I often go to Amazon River to fishing and catch a lot of piranha. I sometimes catch fish by my hands. I have ever been to swim there. I hate dogs because I was bitten by a big dog when I was 6 year-old. Nice to meet you. (100 words)

4 restaurant ~Speaking IV~

Firstly, it's Mario brothers' Pizza and Pasta. The cost is not so expensive. The dishes are Itarian. There are pasta and 24 pieces pizza. They are like mama mekes. It costs 15 dollers per 2 pizza. There is a lunch baffe from 11:30 p.m. to 14 a.m. It's convenient because it tooks only three minutes walk from downtowm.

Secondly, it's Miyazu. The cost is reasonable for us. The dishes are Japanese; okonomiyaki, sushi, sukiyaki, yakiniku and so on. They are so healthy food and low calorie. And it's good for vegetarian. It was voted most popular restaurant. It locates downtown. If we use parking, we can get four dollars off coupon.

Thirdly, it's Pico de Gallo. The cost is reasonable. The dishes are Mexican; taco, fried ice cream, tortilla chip and so on. They are all hand made foods and there are 20 dishes. It's good for a party. There are no parking so we have to use parking nearby. It took 20 minutes from downtown.

Finally, it's Mandarin Palace. There are 60 Chinese dishes. The cost is expensive but we can enjoy rich cuisine. The waiters wear costume. The chef wan an iron chef. The atmosphere is like an empire time. (200 words, total 12,377 words)

mini presentation ~Speaking IV~

Last summer vacation, I went back to my hometown Ebino in Miyazaki. I stayed there for a month. Now, let me tell you about three memories in my hometown.
First is a driving car. I had a driver licence, so I wanted to drive so much in Kumamoto. However, I have no car in Kumamoto. My grandfather lent me his car so I used it during summer vacation. There were no CD player in his car, and I had to drive without music.When I really wanted to listen music, I used my cellphone. I often visited my grandparents house because I couldn't see them frequently. In addition, my family were not in my house weekday times. I wanted to be with people.
Secondly, some KGU friends of mine visited my hometown. We went on a Ebino sightseeing trip. We visited Coca cola factory, my grandparents' house and so on. We went to Kuruson ravine. The river's water was really cold. When we played in water, I slipped and fell. Then my lower of half body was got wet. My cellphone also got wet after that, and it sometimes stopped working. It was a bad accident but good memory.
Third is a reading book. I had no part time job there, so I had much free time. Then I decided to start reading books. It was "Twilight saga." Do you know Twilight saga? It was a love story of a human girl and a vampire boy. The series is made up hour parts. I have finished reading three of them. It took only four days to finish reading the first one. I think it's good for me to keep my English ability.
As you can see, I had a good summer vacation in my hometown. Thank you for listening. (295 words, total 12,177 words)

Tonight on the Titanic

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twilight

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Romeo and Juliet

"Romeo and Juliet" is a great love story, please check my review!

My favorite country

France is one of my favorite countries. It has attracted me for a long time and there are many things what I want to do in France. In particular, there are three things what I really want to do in France.

  Firstly, I want to hear some orchestra performances in Paris. My favorite comic is “Nodame cantabile” and it’s a start of knowing about orchestra. The main character, Nodame, studies music at the Conservatoire national superieur de Musique de Paris. She often goes to some concerts and many kinds of classical music are introduced in the story. It’s possible for me to go to a concert and hear a live performance in Kumamoto. In addition, I have a few MD which are recorded various pieces of classical music. However, I want to hear a real performance at a French concert hall. Even if we have few knowledge of music, the concert would entertain us. It is said that there are a lot of concert halls in Paris. So we can know a schedule from seeing many advertisements when we walk a street. From thinking about it, it makes me excited. So what I want to do in France is go to concert hall and hear an orchestra performance in Paris.

  Secondly, I want to see French historic structures. World history was my major of geography and history in my high school days. Then I learned about French classical architectures; Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. For example, they are Chartres Cathedral, Nortre-Dame, Palace of Versailles and so on. My teacher taught us the difference of them in each dates. I want to compare them and see for myself. Also there are other historic buildings which I learned. For example, one of them is in the Place de la Bastille. The Bastille was the beginning of the French Revolution on the 14^th of July in 1789. It’s interesting for me because my birthday is July 14^th. I have only seen them in pictures of text book. It would be exciting me if I really see them. According to these reasons, I want to see French historic architectures which I learned in my high school days.

  Thirdly, I want to eat French bread in France. One of my teachers said it was really different from eating French bread in Japan. Even if we make the bread by using ingredients which are made in France, it is impossible to make the bread which is made and eaten in France. She said the French bread was delicious because of French atmosphere and it makes us feel tasty. Though there are many famous French cuisines; beef steak or roast chicken, I want to have simple French bread in France. It is one of French attractions even a loaf of bread makes us happy.

According to these reasons why France is my favorite country, France has a lot of fascinations. I’m suffered from people around me, and their information makes me excited. It would be gratifying me when I actually visit France sometime. (507 words, total 11,882 words)

My hometown Ebino

Today I went back to my hometown, Ebino in Miyazaki. I have spent good time in Miyazaki.
I bought some foods for my family. They are ikinaridango and jindaiko. A friend of mine took me to Kobai in Hakuzan street and I bought "jindaiko" for my grandparents and parents yesterday. I bought ikinaridango in Kumamoto Bus Terminal today. It was still hot when I bought ikinaridango there. I like it and I bought for me too.
I want to spend a good time with my family and I'm looking forward to see old friends of mine next week. (96 words)

two movies

There are two movies which I want to watch. One of them is "new moon, the twilight saga." I read the original book, so I want to watch it. The trailer was really fascinating me. The other is "A Christmas Carol" because I learned about it and the author, Charles Dickens, in English literature class. A friend of mine said it was great and I should watch. It seems like animation and one of the character is similar to Jim Carry. I really want to watch those movies, however, I don't have enough time to go to a cinema. I have a lot of homework, so I have to finish them. I think I can't go to a cinema until the end of the year. If it that true, I'm going to lend it at TSUTAYA next year. I wish I could go to a cinema! (147 words) 

script for my podcast 2

Let me tell you about the story; Tonight on the Titanic.

The back of the Titanic was rising out of the ocean. The front of the ship was
going down. Jack tried to go around the smokestack without falling. In the dark, he could barely see the tree house. It was stuck between a smokestack and railing. It was lying on its side.

Jack and Annie went to the Titanic. I knew the story of the Titanic and the difference in social standing at the age. Though I knew that, it was disappointing for me that many third-class passengers didn't have a chance to get into the lifeboats. Then, Annie and Jack were brave and wise because they decided to help third-class passengers escape.  Even if their kindness made them put in danger.  

The series of Magic Tree House is interesting. That's all, thank you for listening. (146 words)

script for my podcast 3

Let me tell you about  the Twilight.

I stared because their faces, so different, so similar, were all devastatingly,
inhumanly beautiful. They were faces you ever expected to see except perhaps on
the airbrushed pages of a fashion magazine. Or painted by an old master as the
face of an angel.

It's a first of the Twilight saga. It took me for only four days to finish reading. You will be fascinated the story and finish reading it in a short time. It's a story between a human girl, Bella and a vampire boy, Edward. Edward's family is good vampires for human, but there are many bad vampires for human. It was so scary for me that, one of the bad vampires, Laurent considered Bella as snack for vampires. 

It's one of my favorite books, and I recommend it to you. Thank you for listening. (142 words)

script for my podcast 1

JULIET: But if they see you, they’ll murder you.

ROMEO: There’s more danger in your eyes for me than from twenty of their swords!

JULIET: But I don’t want them to find you here!

ROMEO: The dark night will hide me from their eyes. And if I have your love, they can kill me. I prefer to die than to live without your love.

I read Romeo and Juliet because this story is important to read the Twilight saga. There are many quotations of Romeo and Juliet in the Twilight saga. So I wanted to know and read it deeply. Edward and Bella are really similar to Romeo and Juliet except in their death.
At first, I thought Romeo was very cowardly and effeminate. However, he was a skilled swordsman. It was cool but his power became one of the causes of the tragedy. His love for her was passionate and her love for him, too. (151 words)

My plan

I am going to stay on December 24th and 25th with friends of mine. I think that we will start hanging out from 24th evening. I want to play TV games and go to karaoke with them. After we enjoy it, we will have dinner nabe and cake which are cooked by us. I really looking forward to staying the days. On December 26th, I will go back to my hometown, Miyazaki. Then I'm going to book an bus to Miyazaki today. I think the end of year is popular because many people go back their hometown, so I want to book as soon as possible. My grandparent told me that they would come to bus stop where I took off. I'm glad to see them and I want to buy something which are famous in Kumamoto for them. I plan to buy ikinaridago and Jindaiko. My parents and grandparents like Jindaiko very much and I like ikinaridago. (158 words)

Speaking Ⅳ~agree and disagree~

My group member is Misaki, Sanae and me. We think that a mini mall is needed at KGU. There are many kinds of shops in it and we think it is useful for students. We asked some students ten questions and got various answers. They are good answers and help us for the discussion.
There are four ideas about a mini mall on campus. Firstly, fast food shops should be there. Many students said that the school cafeteria, the Lawson and the bakery were crowded on lunch time. It is hard for us to have lunch calmly and buy foods quickly. Some exchange students who are from English-speaking countries also said they wanted to have fast foods. We think that we need more western-style shops for exchange students in a mini mall. There are no fast food shops near KGU and it is good to be on campus. We think that MacDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken are desirable.
Secondly, the mall should open on weekends and holidays. Most of food shops on campus close on weekends and holidays. When we come to school on that day, we have to buy foods at the Lawson or go to a restaurant outside campus. Then, we can buy foods on campus if there is a mini mall. In addition, students, who are busy and have no time to enjoy shopping on weekdays, can enjoy shopping for a long time instead of weekdays.
Thirdly, we expect cell phone shops on the mall. And mainstream cell phone companies are needed; au, docomo and Softbank. These days, most of students carry their cell phones everyday and think that it’s necessary for them to make contact with their friends or families with their cell phones. If they make some troubles, students will feel inconvenience or stressed. Students, who are busy with their part time job, don’t have enough time to go to a cell phone shops even if they want to change a model of a cell phone or fix their one. In case of emergency, the cell phone shops are useful for them. In addition, it’s effective to repair their cell phones during a class. We can make use of time.
Finally, we also need a 100-yen shop in the mall. Almost students fell that they need money and they have a part time job. Ant they save money by not using much money on shopping. Regarding that, a 100-yen shop is useful for them. It will be helpful for students who live by themselves.
The mini mall includes various kinds of shops, and it will make students delight. It also becomes an essential building on campus. According to these reasons, I think it’s worth opening the mall at KGU.



I have three ideas and reasons why I disagree with statements of Arisa, Mayu and Misato’s group. Firstly, I think that lockers should not be placed on campus because some students may occupy every locker for a long time. Then, others can’t use lockers and it’s not fair.
Secondly, I think that we don’t need more vending machines. It is useful to get some drinks but empty cans will increase. Then, they will be left everywhere on campus and make KGU seem dirty.
Thirdly, I think that we don’t need an underpass. On rainy day, many people will use the underpass and it will be crowded. So it’s uncomfortable to walk a crowded place. In addition, it’s dangerous that the floor is slippery because of moisture. As you can see, I disagree with their statements, and I think that we should make a mini mall than lockers, vending machines and an underpass at KGU.

That's all! (600 words)

Apple cake

I made an apple cake yesterday. It was a first time I made it so I was very excited. It was the reason why I decided to cook; my aunt gave me a big apple a month ago. I thought I couldn't eat all of it when I eat it naturally. Then I decided to cook it as a dessert. I wanted to make it easily as possible so I searched the recipe on the Web site. I found a good recipe which used a pancake mix and rice cooker!

This is the recipe. First, cut an apple; peal half the apple. Next, boil them with sugar and butter for about ten minutes. Then, mix an egg, a cup of milk, some boiled apples and a pancake mix. After that, lay the others with its skin on a bottom of rice cooker. Finally, bake it for about forty minutes. That's all and it is really easy to cook. (158 words)

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

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Unlucky day

I feel yesterday was an unlucky day because I experienced two dangerous happenings. One of them was really dangerous. I rode on my bicycle at 7 p.m. to go to school library to study. Then, I wanted to across the street without using signals. I only took care to see cars so I didn't look my right sight corner. I tried to turn the corner but I didn't far away from it. Then I crushed the corner and I was likely to fall off my bicycle! I tried not to do that and kept a balance. I got embarrassed to do that because many cars and people were there.

The other was the way to home from studying at the library. I twisted my ankle at the flat way. Two students were my back so they might see that. So I think yesterday was unlucky day... (147 words)

Nov. 24th

Yesterday, one of my circle members, two of my senior and I sit around a one-pot meal which was kimchi taste. The kimchi taste was very spicy but tasted great. The first purpose of gathering was to play video games; Wii. The Wii is mine and my parents brought it when they came to Kumamoto. Then I offered them who liked video games to play them.

We played Mario carts, Mario party 4 and 7, and Will sports. I'm good at playing Mario cart so I won almost games.

It was very exciting and I had a great time. (97 words and total 9,630 words)

Speaking Ⅳ ~ report of answers~

I got many answers to a question;why we need a mini mall on campus. Some people said that the reason why we needed a mini mall was cafeteria, bakery and Lawson were crowded for lunch. So they need more space to have lunch. If there is a mini mall, many food shops are there. Others said the mini mall would be a cause to go to school. The joy of going to school may increase.
This is answers to a question; what kind of shops do you expect in a mini mall. Almost people said that they expected several fast food shops. There are no fast food shops near KGU. Some girls said that they expected an ice cream shops like 31. One person said that she expected a 100-yen shop.
That's all. (132 words)