BR 02-17 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

" ' She's afraid of me, and she hates me too. She hates me because I am beautiful, and she is not; because I had three husbands, and she never married."(p. 2)

This story was not written by Mary Queen of Scots. The writer was Bess Curle who is a her chamberlain. There is story about Mary Queen of Scots in this book.

The Queen of Scots returned from France when she was young, then her husband was died. And unfortunately for her, England have ruled by Elizabeth I then. And then The Mary Queen of Scots
was confined in Fotheringhay Castle in England with her a chamberlain and some maids...

The story was written in plain English, so it is very easy for us to read and understand this contents. At first, I could not be interested in this book as the story is history of England and about the Mary Queen of Scots. But, it is reader-friendly version, font and text, that means it is reader-friendly pages, so I was gradually interested in the story.

[193 words]

Vicary Tim. (2000). Mary Queen of Scots OXFORD BOOKWORMS LIBRARY: Oxford University Press

BR 02-13 New Zealand

"The Maori are famous for their woodcarving. When they arrived in New Zealand, they found large trees everywhere." (p. 11)

New Zealand is in the south Pacific Ocean, along way from anywhere. Australia is the closest country and that is two thousand kilometres away. New Zealand is isolated and this makes it special. This isolation changes everything. New Zealand's history, the weather, the way its people are and the trees, flowers and animals that you can see.

New Zealand is made up of two large islands - the North Island and the South Island, and a much smaller island, Stewart Island. It is about the same size as the United Kingdom, but it has only four million people. The United Kingdom has sixty-one million people. There are almost a million young people under fifteen in New Zealand.

I have been to New Zealand last spring vacation. I enjoyed home-stay in Auckland where locates in North Island for a month. And my friends and I went somewhere, for example we went to Hot Water Beach, Rotorua and so many. I recommend you going to Rotorua because there is Waimoto Carves. They are very brilliant!(the picture). It was great. It really got to me! You must go there to see them before you die!

[223 words]

Johnson Margaret. (2009) Madrid; Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

My favorite place I have been

My favorite place where I have been is Vancouver in Canada. I went there to do home-stay and commute to Vancouver English Centre where is Language school in center of downtown during last summer vacation. There were a great number of shops in downtown, so I could buy anythings I want there. And it was very beautiful and artistic city because the winter Olympic 2010 was held there, so there were a lot of art works that were carvings, pictures, object what I did not know well and so on along every main streets, and they were very interesting and beautiful. Of course as downtown was well maintained by Canadian government, so anywhere I visited at the time were greatly clean and safety. Those are the reasons why I love Vancouver. Therefore I want you to visit to Vancouver someday.

[141 words]

Korea!

The day after tomorrow, I am going to go to Korea with my friends, Natsumi, Rie and Juri as a trip. I am looking forward it very much since we planed the trip! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I think that I will not sleep well tonight and tomorrow's night!

(47 words)

Be my valentine (Anti-crisis Girl)!

   I happened to find this music clip on You tube. And I am really pleased about this song. I like the rhythm, tempo and this singer's voice. 
   The title of song is “Be my valentine (Anti-crisis Girl)” It is a  song which delegate to Euro vision Song Contest as Ukraine's masterpiece on 2009. Euro vision is music contest which has been took place once a year by European Broadcasting Union (EBU) A lot of country participation in Euro vision Song Contest. For example, Russia, Belgium, France, Italy, Monaco, Luxembourg, Norway... and so on over 50 countries!
   This singer is Svetlana Loboda and she is Ukrainian. She usually sing some songs by Russian. Please listen another songs. They are so good too.
   She is so sexy and beautiful. I think that she might similar to Madonna and Lady Gaga.


Be my valentine / Svetlana Loboda
Ahh… ahah you are sexy BOM
Yeah ahha… yeah ahha

You are so sexy BOM
Gonna make me crazy BOM
We’re gonna do the BOM-BOM
Ain’t that amazing BOM

I’m very busy BOM
It’s not so easy BOM
I’m gonna tease you BOM BOM
Without a reason BOM

I’ll call you on the phone
You speak in monotone
Don’t want to be alone
Because I’m crazy BOM

Baby baby you’re so fine
Be my be my Valentine
Baby baby you’re so fine
Be my be my Valentine

On my pride and prejudice
I will just reminisce
These are the things you can’t miss
Come on give me a kiss

There’s nothing dangerous
I know what’s waiting on us
We’ll keep each other restless
Oh boy you look impressed

The charm that I possess
Will put you to the test
To satisfy my interest
Come over be my guest

I’ll show you to my nest
You’re under arrest
The others may be jealous
Cause you’re the one who’s blessed

Yeah!

Baby baby you’re so fine
Be my be my Valentine
Baby baby you’re so fine
Be my be my Valentine

Oh yeah ahah
You are sexy BOM
You are sexy BOM
Really crazy BOM
You and you and you
Anti-crisis BOM
(Anti-crisis BOM anti-crisis BOM)
(Dai-dai-dai-dai-dai-de-di-daaa-e-dai-da-e-dai-daa)

Baby I can save your world
I’m your anti-crisis girl
Baby I can save your world
I’m your anti-crisis girl
Baby I can save your world
I’m your anti-crisis girl
Baby I can save your world
I’m your anti-crisis girl 


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     I went to Canada August 7^th to 30^th

     I wanted to improve myself in speak English, so I stayed with Ms. Gonzales who is Philippine for a month, and I commute a hour from her hose which locate Nanaimo to language school which locate downtown of Vancouver.

I talked a lot of topics with other students as a lesson or private at the school everyday. I spoke English if I talked with Japanese there, for we were banned what we speak respective mother tongue. It was difficult for me, but thanks to it, whenever I spoke, I used English.

My friends who are from various countries and I went shopping in downtown of Vancouver every after school. It is benefit for us to shop because we must talk with clerks.

We went sightseeing in Whistler at the end of week. There are a lot of mountains which is covered with snow there. We climbed it, we used ropeway, and we took some pictures or we played snowball fight.

I enjoyed my life in Canada everyday, and I can improve myself in speak English.

(193 words)

I traveled

     I traveled oversea for the first time in my life. I went to Vancouver which is clean city by myself this summer. 

     Vancouver is partition rectangular way wherever buildings are. The appearance looks for me neat. I felt that a lot of stores, stations and houses were tidied. 

     The Winter Olympic Game was taken place there, so some works of arts which has much to do with it were put throughout Vancouver. Every things were creative and amusing. There are a lot of people who are from different country around the world each other, so they whoever live Vancouver are very kind. For example, when I got lost my way, they called me and directed me to my goal; and besides they spoke very slowly and clearly, because I am a Japanese traveler. Some did guided me to my goal!! I thought that everyone is gentle with tourists.

     Vancouver is one of the wonderful and beautiful city, so please visit there.

(166 words)