BR1 06-SCOTlAND

 Have you ever been to United Kingdom? Have you ever been to Scotland? I think some people have been to England especially London. However, there are less people who have been to Scotland. This book has a lot of pictures about Scotland. The view is very beautiful. It also has Scotland's map which is useful to read this book. I believe that it must be encouraging you to go to Scotland.  However, before you go to Scotland, you have to know about Scotland for example; places you should visit, what you should eat and also how Scots identify themselves. Scots hate to be called English. Why? You can find the answer in this book. You will get the information about sightseeing places and food from this book. Even if you have already known about them, you will find new things about the country which you haven't known. I recommend you to read this book!

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Flinders Steve (1998) SCOTLAND Oxford University Press

How I study English

I study English reading some western books. When I read western book, I try not to use dictionary. I imagine the words meaning which I came across for the first-time. I think it is important to guess the meaning from after or previously word when I read western book. I also listen to Western music and learn English for example, Michel, Lady Gaga, Beatles, and ABBA. In these songs, I can learn grammar. It is easier to remember grammar than to learn with text books. I sometimes use computer and learn English for example; English central, BCC English learner. These sites have a lot material to study English. I can train Reading, Speaking, Grammar, Listening, Vocabulary, Writing and Reading with using these sites.  It is fun.

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my new combination2

I will introduce the Rabblion. it is combination of a lion and a rabbit. Long hair and mane is a feature of it. It is dangerous, but it feels loneliness easily, so it almost spends  his time with company. It can eat not only meats but also vegetables. When it fails to catch bait, it eats plants. That's why it can't die easily. It is good points. It can run fast as if it is a rabbit. Its ear is useful to catch information where baits and enemies are. These are also good points. However, it can be found easily by enemies and baits because of its long ear and mane. It is the only bad point.

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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)