Moother's day

It was the Mother's day yesterday. I hadn't planned to give my mother something until the day before yesterday. I went to the downtown yesterday with my mother. She was looking for key chain because she wanted to put it on her bag. We went to Parco and she found her favorite one. That's why I decided to give it for her. I bought the key chain and gave it to my mom. She was very pleased as if she was a child. I was happy to please her. I think I could be good to my mother yesterday. If I hadn't gave anything for my mom, I couldn't have had such a good feeling.

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My home town

 I will introduce my hometown, Kikuchi from 3 points.

 First are places. In Kikuchi, there are a lot of great place to see. One is the hot springs. In Kikuchi, there are some hot springs. It is not as wonderful as that of Kurokawa in Aso. However, it is comfortable and people can take a bath for only 300 to 500 yen. Whenever people come to Kikuchi, they can go to the hot springs. In spring, especially the term from the end of Mach to the early of April, many people come to Kikuchi to do hanami. Kikuchi has a park that is called Shiroyama koen. There is a lot of playground equipment and also a lot of cherry blossom. I think it is worth while to see the cherry blossoms here as well as to see those of Kumamoto castle. In early of June, many fireflies appear in the River Nikaki in Kyokushi. People are moved by the view. It’s also a very good place to have a date. In summer, a lot of visitors go to Kikuchi Valley. It is one of the most famous valleys in Japan. It is called a natural air conditioner because the place is so cool. A lot of creatures live here because the water is clear, and the atmosphere has no pollution. Visitors can take a walk around the valley with a guide who is familiar with the area. It takes around 30 to 60 minutes. Visitors can enjoy and relax seeing the beautiful view. On the other hand in the area in fall, the trees’ leaves turns red and yellow, so visitors can enjoy different views from that of summer.

The second is food. Kikuchi is famous for its prosperous agriculture. We have a famous food that is called Yakon. It looks like a lotus root, but it is crispier. People usually eat it with salad. In elementary and middle school, Yakon is served for lunch. Kikuchi is called as the biggest dairy area in the western Japan, but few people know about it. That’s why Kikuchi city made a leaflet written about ice cream we recommend. I want visitors to try the ice cream appearing on the leaflet. It tastes very milky. Rice is also famous. Shichizyo rice has got an award three times. Melon and Kyokushi beef are also great food in Kikuchi.

The last are events. In spring, the Doll’s Festival is held in Kikuchi. An interesting contest is also held in the festival. It is Ikemusya contest amd it is a cool samurai contest. Only men can enter the contest. It is a good opportunity to put on the old Japanese armor. In Japan we have summer festivals. However, each city celebrates the festival differently. In my city we have a festival called Hakuryu Matsuri, or in English, The White Dragon Festival. In the festival, people can see two white dragons carried by a lot of chivalrous man. It is from the legend of Hakuryu. About 1000 years ago, Hakuryu appeared from a pond in Kikuchi, and it was a sign of happiness. Visitors are surprised to by the Hakuryu portable shrine. It is so cool. There are more great festivals in Kikuchi that people can enjoy.

I want to introduce more about Kikuchi, so if you are interested in Kikuchi, please go to this page! →http://www.kikuchikanko.ne.jp/

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Kumamoto zoo

I went to Kumamoto animals and plans zoo today. Usually, an adult have to pay 300 yen to enter there. However, I could enter there free today because it was held an event in the zoo. I wanted to meet a voice artist whose voice is same as Luffi's voice, one of the most famous anime characters from Japan. She was invited as a special guest in the zoo. However, when I got to there, she wasn't there. I was disappointed. I thought I have should have left my home earlier. However, I enjoyed seeing animals and plants and I could walk longer today then usually. It was good exercise. I saw a lot of animals, and observe them. Then I thought that animals were bored. They didn't move so much and they spend almost their time sleeping.  I felt pity and I wondered I am right?  It's difficult  to answer weather the existence of zoo is good or not. I felt sorry to animals in the zoo. On the other hand a lot of children enjoyed seeing animals today. For children, it is good opportunity to see animals with their eyes directly and it trained children's emotional. I can't hit any good answer.... However, I had a good time today. I could  eat delicious ice cream. It was sold as a parts of  the events. I will never forget the time I spend today.

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BR1 05-Animals in danger

Do you know a lot of animals all over the world are going to die? I think everyone knows about it and also the reason. In this book, you will learn more detail the reason why a lot of animals are in danger. What do you think about animals in zoo? Are they really happy? What can we do for animals to protect them? It is one of the big assignments that people should solve. This book doesn't give formal solution, but some people describe their opinion and suggest actions we can do for animals. You can see some pictures in this book and they will make you sad. However, we must face the tragic fact. Please read this book and think about what you can do to prevent animals from disappearing.

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                                   ( Joc Pptter, Andy Hoplins (1996) OXFORD BOOKWORMS 1)

Food/ eating habits

I think I have good eating habits. I always eat vegetable meat or fish and rice. I always cook diner so I can consider about my health and what I need to eat. It is important for people to eat thinking about their health. If they don't consider about it and eat just only dishes which they like, they will get ill or over weight. My sister doesn't cook and she almost eats fast food or goes out for dinner, so she is fat now. I don't want be like her. I will keep my eating habits. I want to learn the way to make healthy dishes and I have to serve them for my sister to help her from gaining weight anymore.  

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My treasure

I will introduce three of my treasures. One is the picture which my old boyfriend gave me. When I was a junior high school student, I had a boyfriend who was good at drawing pictures. He could draw “Luffy”, who is a character of the famous manga, ONE PIECE, very well. He had confidence of drawing picture, so he attempted to sell his drawing picture. I thought he was stupid!! That’s why I stole it. Then, he told me that he would give me a better one. I was waiting for several days. The day came and he gave me a wonderful picture. He drew as many anime characters as he could. I was very happy because the day when he gave it to me was the anniversary of starting our relationship. He signed his name and the date on it. I still keep it. It is one of me treasure which reminds me a sweet memory.

 The next is also a picture, but I got it from my best friend in high school. It was called chigirie; the picture made by ripped paper. She gave it to me as a birthday present. It was made by hand. She ripped origami and just put them on a card. She also made small rose with origami. I thought she was dexterous. When I got it, I thought how hard the work was and that it might have taken a lot of time. My old teacher once told me that it was the best present takes long time thinking about the person whom you gave the present, not what you would give. I believe that she was thinking about me, and finally she came up with this present. I am very glad to have such a friend. I am sure that the picture is only one of its kind in the world. I will keep it forever.

The last are letters from my friends. When I was a junior high school student, I and my friends were crazy about writing letter each other. We were almost always writing about our romances or worries about something. When I read them, I remember those days and sometimes it makes me laugh and sometimes it tells me some important things. I think I can recall any of those times when I read those letters, even 60 years from now. I want to read them when I become an old woman and share them with my friends someday.

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BR1 04-How to be an Alien

In this book, you can learn about British and the culture of it. It is written by a person who is not British. It is a little difficult to understand what this book want to say. However, when you understand what it means, you can find it interesting.. This book doesn't have story, this is like a manual book., so it tells me that how to behave in England and what British is thinking compared with Europe. I feel there is a little irony for British in this book, but it is just joke. You can read it relaxing. Don't be serious. I think you will want to try how to behave in England and  sure if it is true or not after you finish reading. If you are interested in England, you should read it! I also recommend other people to read it!

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MIKES, GEORGE,(1999) PENGUIN READERS