BR 1-12 Cleopatra

Life in Rome(p.32)




I was read this book first time. From the place balcony, Princess Cleopatra could see lush gardens reaching down to the sea and a jumble of rooftops stretching far along the coast. She was imagining herself sailing, the wind against her cheeks, when she heard her Greek nanny calling . "why can't she leave new in peace?" Cleopatra groaned. But there was still time to hide, so she sped off down a corridor. By the age of ten, Cleopatra knew the palace inside out. She grew bored of geeing the same faces and longed to learn about new people and places.


I was read this book first time. She is very beautiful woman. I want to read many books after this.

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Reference

Daynes Katie. (2004). Cleopatra. London: Usborne

My favorite song4

This is my favorite song. "Maki Ooguro". She is my best singer in Japan.

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My favorite song3

This is my favorite song. title is "sign" this song was singing by "Mr. children".

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My favorite song2

This is my favorite song. Artists is "Mr. children". they are most famous singer in Japan. I like they. please listen to this song.

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BR 1-11 Alexander the Great

Prince Alexander(p.5)




I was read this book first time. Alexander was born a prince - or so he thought, until his mother, Olympias, shared an incredible secret. His real father, she declared, was Zeus, ruler of the gods. Alexander made himself a promise. Alexander's best friend was named Hephaestion and together they learned to night with all kinds of weapons. Then they put skills into practice on lion hunts. As Alexander and he phastion reached their teens, philip hired a famous Greek thinker named Aristotle to teach them. Some days, they discussed science or nature, but on others, Aristotle would fire his pupils imaginations with tales of mysterious lands far away and the adventures of Greek heroes.


I was read this book first time. Alexander is very famous in the world. I want to read many books after this.

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Reference

Bringham Jane. (2004). Alexander the Great. London: Usborne

BR 1-10 Stories of Dragons

All about dragons




I was read this book first time. Years ago, dragons were the terror of towns... or so it was said.They breathed in air and blew out flame. some dragons lived in caves, guarding stolen treasure. and other dragons lived under the sea. Dragons even lived in the sky. When they were angry, storms blew up. Most people kept as far away from dragons as they could. People offered huge rewards to the brave knights who could kill dragons. but dragons weren't so easy to defect. Whatever they looked like, you wouldn't want to meet one.


I was read this book first time. When I was read this book first time, I thought dragons is very dangerous.

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Reference

Christopher Rawson. (2003). Stories of Dragons. London, England: Usborne.

My favorite song

This is my favorite song. Artist is "Galla". I like they. please listen to this song.

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Last weekend!!

I visited in my hometown last weekend. At that time, I found this poster. I was surprised. but, I think this character is very cute!!. I was debuted in my hometown. Please come to in Minamata.

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My games

This movie is my high school's soccer clubs game in Kumamoto. I was enter in goalkeeper. this games, my team won. but this day is heavy rain day. I was very cold.

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BR 1-09 Robinson Crusoe

The island home




I was read this book first time. Long ago, there lived a boy called Robinson Crusoe. He wasn't at all interested in school, or books. some of his friends planned a trip to Africa. One day, they leaved to Africa. but, huge waves crashed into the masts and ripped the sails. and "We've hit a sandbank!" cried one of the man. "Row! Row for your lives! said one of the men. but, the storm was too much for their little boat. then, suddenly a gigantic wave tipped it right over. Robinson Crusoe felt himself sinking. After battling through the waves, he reached land. but He had a knife, his pipe and some tobacco only. He thought "How ever was be going to surive?"

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I was read this book first time. I thought "he is very strong men". If I were a him, I can't this. I want to read many books after this.

Reference

 Angela Wilkes. (2003). Robinson Crusoe. London, England. Usborne,

Br 1-08 Pinocchio

A piece of wood




This book is famous story in the world. i was read this book first time. Once upon a time there was... a piece of wood. One day, The carpenter's name was Mr. Cherry and he needed a table leg. "Perfect!" he said, catching sight of the wood. "Don't hurt me!" Mr. Cherry looked up in surprise. When he tried again, "who's there?" Mr. Cherry asked. But there was no answer. His friend Gepetto knocked at the door. " I want to make a peppet" announced Gepetto. One time, "good for you, macaroni hair," called voice. " What did you say?" he shouted.

I was read this book first time. But I watched this story in anime. I like this story. I want to read many book after this.

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Reference

Carlo Collodi. (2007). Pinocchio. london: Usborne.

Essay 1-02c: How to make good life in KGU

Exchange students may not know a lot about KGU, but the university has several useful facilities. If they know about KGU more than now, we’re sure that they can enjoy their campus lives more than ever. We think exchange students should know well about KGU to enjoy and be successful here, so we’ll write several things they should know about the university. We hope these advice will be helpful for exchange students.

First, We recommend them to use a library of the university. The library has abundant books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and videos. We think the library is one of the greatest library in Kumamoto. It also has private rooms to watch movies, to listen to audio-visual aids or to use the computer. They can use the computer and other audio stuff for free whenever the library is available. The library usually opens almost every day. However, the library is closed national holidays and other anniversaries. But don’t need to worry. They can borrow the materials how many they want. It is for 2 weeks in a rental term.

Next, we think they should participate in some events of the university. For example, there are school festival and some other events. Especially, we think that exchange students came from other countries where people live in English should participate in 2 camps. One is ‘the Freshman’s Camp’. The camp is like welcome party for freshmen. The purpose of the camp is to make freshmen get use to speak English. Lots of freshmen tend to take part in the camp every year. Another one is a camp named ‘the English Weekend’, and only a small number of students less than 30 usually participate in the camp, so it’s a chance to get closer with their friends than ever. The 2 camps absolutely help exchange students to make friends. Exchange students can participate in the camp for free. If they have friends already until sign up for ‘the English Weekend’, they can invite their friends to the camp. Even if the friends aren't the students of the department of English, they can participate in the camp.

Third, this university has a cafeteria and a bakery. Both of these have varieties of menu. They may find their favorite one, so we recommend trying visiting there once. Cafeteria is located in the first floor of the building 3 and bakery is located in the first floor of the building 12. We think that it helps their wallets because any menu which are served there are cheaper than to buy at other stores. In addition to that, any menu are enough tasty.

Fourth, we introduce ‘the English Lounge’. We think exchange students, especially ones who came from regions where people speak English, must know this information. In this university, a space named ‘the English Lounge exists. People in the space can speak only English. In other words, people who have entered the space must not speak other languages. If exchange students visit the space constantly, they can make lots of friends definitely. Because it seems that people go there want to be friends one another. Actually, most of exchange students make most of their friends there. There are many games, for example, darts, board games and cards. When they have nothing to do such as a interim between classes, they ought to go there. There is another merit to visit there. The merit is that both of japanese and foreigners can be taught each language by native speaker. We think this is very important role of ‘the English Lounge’.

Fifth, we introduce a training room. We think exchange students want to exercise not to be lack of exercise. More or less, there is just one class of P.E. a week in this university, so they should go and exercise at the training room. The training room is located in the gym next to the entrance gate of this university. If students of the university want to exercise at the training room, whoever uses it for free. Exchange students often exercise at the room. Any students of this university can use the room from Monday to Saturday, and the room opens from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm, but they can’t use the room only anniversaries. There are many machines in the training room such as running machine, but if students want to use the machines, they need to bring their running shoes.

Sixth, KGU is located near downtown. It takes about 15 minutes to get to downtown by bike. There is also good transportation such as bus. Some buses drive the way from Kumamoto Station to this university directly. Of course, the buses also drive from this university to the station. The buses usually run several times a day, but they don't work on anniversaries and national holidays.

In the case exchange students have no idea something important, they should go to a window of Kyoumuka. The window is set at the first floor of the building 11. The window is located near 'the English Lounge'. In the case exchange students lost their belongings, they should go to a window of Gakuseika. The window is located at the first floor of the building 4. There are many lost articles at Gakuseika. If exchange students left something behind, they should go there and ask a clerk at first.

At last, we think the most important thing is to enjoy their university life, so we think they should do what they want to. We really hope they could enjoy their campus lives here. If there is anything they don’t know, they should ask someone. That is the shortest way to enjoy their university lives. In conclusion, we would like exchange students to know facilities of this university and use them a lot. We really want exchange students to enjoy and make many good memories. Good luck.

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I co-authored this essay with Yusei. We used content from our previous, individual essay posts (1-02a-b).

Individual essay posts (1-02a-b)

Kosuke's revised essay post (2012.05.21)
Yusei's revised essay post (2012.05.25)


Here are links to each of our co-authored essays:

Joint essay posts (1-02c)

Kousuke's joint essay post (2012.06.20)
Yusei's joint essay post  (2012.06.20)

BR1-07 Gulliver's Travels

Freedom

This book is very famous story in the world. I was read this book first time. Lemuel Gulliver loved to travel and he loved adrentures. This book is the story of one of his stranger adventures. Gulliver swam for his life. he was fast asleep. When he woke up, he couldn't more not even his read. He was tied to the ground. One day, he soon found out. but Gulliver didn't understand a word. because, he was hungry, "I'm fungry" Gulliver said.


I was read this book first time. he is a very famous man in the world. I want to read many books after this.

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Reference

Swift Jonathan. (2002). Gulliver's Travel. London: Usborne.

BR1-06 King Arthur

The sword in the stone


This book is write about "King Arthur". I was read this book at first time. I think write about "King Arthur" from now. It is very famous story in the world. One stormy night, Merlin, a wize old wizard, left King Arther's castle. King Arther had given the bady to Merlin to keep him safe from his enemies. One day, when they arrived, a strange sight met their eyes. One day, Merlin said, "whoever polls this sword from the stone is the true-born King of England". One by one, the knights went up to try their luck.


I was read this book at first time. I thought he is very strong and very cool. I could understand about this book. I want to read many books after this.

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Reference

Wilkes Angela.(2003). King Arthur. London, England: Usbrone.

BR1-05 The Snow Queen

The magic mirror


This story writen about "Snoe Queen". I was read this story at first time. I think write about Snow Queen from now. One day, Gerda and Kay living small town. He and she heard the story of the Snow Queen by them grandmother. She said "she lives in the icy north, but in winter she flies around, disguised as a snowflake". and "If your heart is pure, you'll always see the queen for who she is". One day, Kay leaved in out. Then, he met the Snow Queen. The woman turned her cold. After he go back home, he speaked today's accident. "Kay what is it?" Gerda asked. "Oh my heart and mu eye". Kay's answered.


I was read this book at first time. I thought "snow queen is what?". when I was read this book, I could understand about this book. I want to read many books after this.

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Reference

Andersen Hans Christian.(2006). London, England: Usborne.

Typing homeworks1-11 About my keitai

My keitai is “i phone” this phone is very useful. I need to this phone for study English and do homework’s. design is very simple, but this phone have many functions. Call, E-mail, picture, write blog and etc. my first keitai is when I was a junior high school student, my parents bought. I was very happy. My keitai marker is “AU” from first keitai. Second keitai is when I was a high school student at 1^st. first keitai is standard, but second keitai is slide keitai. I thought this phone is very useful. But, broken at early. I was very sad.

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Typing homework1-10 Using my homeworks

I have a note Pc for study English and send a mail. My pc is SONY. I like this maker. VAIO is very important for me. I must study in English. Writing, speaking, and home works. This sentence is typing home works. This is very easy for me. But, writing home works is very busy. Honestly, I don’t like this home works. But I must do this home works. If I were a clear this homework’s, I could write in English good at. I want to study English harder after this.

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Speaking class Cocktail party

listen to ‘tomei’ on Audioboo

Typing homework09-My favorite movies

My favorite movie is “armagedon”. This movie is the best movie for me. This movie is action movie. But last seen is very impressed. When I was watching this movie first time, I received shocking. This movie story is coming to earth of a meteorite, but one man there stopped. Earth is saved, but that man died by sacrifice. This seen is very impressed. Now, some movie is opening all over the world. But, I think “armagedon” is the best movie for me.

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Typimg homework08-foregin countries

I went to England 3 years ago. And this spring vacation I went to England. London, Manchester, and Liverpool I went. London for watching soccer games and sightseeing. Manchester and Liverpool for watching soccer games and meet my friends living the it is. I met friends, I was very happy. I said “long time no see”!! this trip is 2^nd times. But I was very tired. Because, I left Narita for London. But I arrived France. I was very sprised. There transit about 8 hours. I was very tired. But I can go in London. When I was a arrived in airport, my friend coming to airport.

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Typing homeworks07-My other class

My other class is some subjects. But I think, all subjects are very difficult for me. Because, speaking and writing is very busy and difficult. Other classes not difficult it is. Political science is very easy. So this subject is using a resume, this is very concretely. And English grammar was difficult when I was freshman. But now, this is not difficult for me. I want to study other classes from now.

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Typing homework06-How I study English

My study English a way is listens and writes. This is my study English a way. I listening English by listening text, songs, and talking native speaker. At first, I was a worried. But when I was talk teacher and my friends, I had a confidence. And I write English every day. This is very important I think. If you don’t write English, you couldn’t remember English. I want to study English harder after this.

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Typing homework05-Food/eating habits

My favorite food is “tonkatsu”. This is best dish for me. I can cook very well. I started cooking from 6. And this is my hobby. Habits is “tonkatsu” I eating twice a month. When I was a high school, I usually ate soccer games before. But, recently, I don’t eat this. I’m very sad. I want to eat “tonkatsu” early.

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Typing homework04-Golden weeks plan

I’m going to Nagasaki for family trip. So, there is living my cousin in Sasebo. According to my cousin, Sasebo culture is many. My best Sasebo culture is Sasebo burger. This is very good taste, and very big. Cheese burger is my best one. There is very far from my town. May be, I will drive a car from Minamata to Nagasaki. I want to go early.

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Typnig homework03-My hobby

My hobby is playing soccer and cooking. so soccer is the best sports in the world. I play soccer when I was  elementary school. I like soccer very much. My favorite soccer player is Oliber Kahn. He was a legend player in the world. he was a goalkeeper. This position is the same position it's me. 2 nd hobbies are cooking. I'm cooking since at 6. I can cook japanese, Italian, and Chinese. The best cook is beef stew.

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Typnig homework02-My favorite music

I like music very much. I like rock music. So my favorite singer is Bz. they is very cool. I like there're songs. My best song is "Oh want to lie" this song is rock. I listening this song every day. I listening Bz when I was a elementary school. I bought an album. I have many albums.

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Typing homework01-first classes

New school year is very enjoy. and I studying English. I'm very busy. this lecture is very enjoy. I want to be able to speak more fluently. I want to enjoy my school llike KGU very much. KGU is very good univercity and good teachers. I'm very happy can study in English in KGU. I want to study  in English more.

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