Typing Homework

I have never been to foreign countries, but I will go to America in this summer vacation because I take part in the class of overseas training. I will visit Bethel University in Minnesota, and I will stay at host family's house for a month. I am looking forward to going there, but I'm so nervous because I go to foreign country for the first time. Also, I want to go to Korea and Hawaii. I want to go to Korea because I have my favorite Korean singers. I want to go to Hawaii because I

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BR 1-09: Jojo Makes The Team

Jojo was amazed at what a great kick she had. (p.5)

I picked this book because the title is attractive for me. This story is about a girl who is good at playing soccer. Her school was going to participate in a football tournament, so they had to choose two players in her class. Jojo had been chosen, but some problems developed. How did they solve the problems?

After I read this book, I thought it is a heart-warming story. I could understand what friends are for. This story is very nice, so please read it!

Reference

Alexander, Jenny. (2001). Jojo Makes The Team. London, the United Kingdom: Literacy Land.

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Clothes and Shopping

I like shopping, so I often go shopping. When I go shopping, I often buy clothes and shoes. I want to go shopping now, but I bear to go shopping because I don’t have enough money.

I have my favorite stores. I often go there. One of my favorite stores is PARCO. It is in the downtown. There are a lot of cute and cool clothes. Whenever I go there, I want everything. Also, the clerks often speak to me and they recommend some clothes. They sometimes teach me new trend. They are kind and friendly. Other is SHIMAMURA. I often go Tamana shop and Sintogawara shop. I often go there because the clothes in the stores are cheaper than other stores.

I like pants better than skirts because pants are easy to move. I think skirts are too cute for me, so they are not suitable for me. I often wear pants, but I seldom wear skirts. Also, I like any color clothes, but I have many white and black clothes. I also like pink, blue, and so on, but white and black clothes are easy to coordinate with other color clothes. However, my room is in disorder due to leaving clothes put.

I have about ten shoes. I have sneakers, boots, sandals, pumps, and so on. However, some shoes are old, so I want new shoes. I especially want sandals because I often wear sandals in summer. I’d like to go shopping one of these days when I have a chance.

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BR 1-08: Little Red Riding Hood

Once upon a time there was a kind little girl called Little Red Riding Hood. (p.2)

I picked this book because the pictures of this book were very cute. Little Red Riding Hood is called “Akazukin-chan” in Japan. Akazukin-chan is a very famous story. Almost of all Japanese must have read Akazukin-chan. I have ever read a picture book of Akazukin-chan when I was a child, so I wanted to read it in English. When I read this book, I realized the difference between Japanese story and English story. It was very interesting, so I wanted you to know this book. If you read this book, you will enjoy the difference. Please read it!

Reference

Davidson, Susanna. (2006). Little Red Riding Hood. London, England: Ubsorne

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Essay 1-02b: University Life

There are a lot of exchange students at Kumamoto Gakuen University. To enjoy life at KGU, I think there are things I want them to know about KGU. I will give some examples. One thing exchange students will need to know is timetables of the classes. Something else they’ll want to know is the library at KGU. I also want them to know English Lounge. They are important and useful to spend their time at KGU.

I think exchange students have to know timetables of the classes. If they don’t know timetables, they will be late for the beginning of the classes and be able not to take part in the classes. At KGU, first period starts at 9:00 a.m. It starts so early, so please be careful to late for the class. Second period starts at 10:40 a.m. After finishing the class of second period, we have lunchtime. Third period starts at 1:00 p.m. Fourth period starts at 2:40 p.m. Fifth period starts at 4:20 p.m. A period is for 90 minutes, so the time between the classes is only ten minutes, except for lunchtime. That’s why we have to hurry a preparation for next class. If exchange students know time table the classes, they can participate in the classes and enjoy studying.

The library at KGU is very large and has a lot of books. There are novels, dictionaries, newspapers, picture books, magazines, and so on. These are written not only in Japanese but also in foreign languages, for example, English, Chinese, Korean, and so on. Also, computers are set up there. We can use computers freely at the library. When KGU students must hand in a paper, they often go to the library because they can get a lot of information. That is why the library at KGU is very useful to study and get information.

Furthermore, the library at KGU has more good points. One thing is a studying space called “study room.” This room is on the first floor. There are many spaces to study at the library, but study room is special. The library prohibits us from eating and drinking, but drinking is allowed in this room. Also, we have to be quiet, but this room is allowed us talking with friends. When students need to have a break while they study, they had better use there. Something else is AV room. This room is on the second floor. There are many CDs and DVDs. When KGU students have a free time, they often use this room. If they want to watch DVDs with two or more people, they can use the private room. They can be sure of having a good time.

Also, there is English Lounge at KGU. This is the place that students talk and play games with exchange students. We have to speak only English there, so KGU students use to improve their English ability. There is some Japanese staff. They are KGU students, so exchange students will make friends there. Most of exchange students come to Japan alone, so they are sometimes worried about a variety things. When they are nervous, they had better go to English Lounge. They may get rid of worry. I think English Lounge is the best place to become friends with KGU students and other exchange students.

This is why I think it is important for exchange students to know about KGU. They have to remember timetables of the classes to take beneficial lessons. Please be careful to late for the classes! The library is the best place to study by ourselves or with friends, so I recommend making the most of there. I also think English Lounge give us delightful time, so please try to go there!

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Typing Homework

When I study English, I think it is useful to use extracurricular lessons at KGU. I take part in English conversation class. I enjoy learning English in this class. There are also TOEIC and TOFLE classes. I am interested is them. I want to join these classes in fall semester. Also, I think it is important to listen to CDs. When I listen to CDs, I can hear native speaker’s pronunciations.

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Mother's Day

Last Sunday is Mother’s Day. Did you tell gratitude to your mother? If you answer “yes,” how did you tell gratitude to her? Did you give her a present? Did you write a letter to her?
My mother made lunch for me every day. She worked hard, and she is busy with house work. I intended to give a present to my mother that day, but I couldn’t give it. I didn’t have enough money, so I couldn’t buy a present. I told her that I couldn’t prepare a present, and then my mother said, “I don’t need a present now.” I was little sad, but she continued, “Please give me a present when you become a working member of society.” I decided to give a present to her when I graduate from college and get a job. My father agreed it. I also decided to help my mother every day until I earn money for myself.

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