2008/1/15

１,Talking about Japan
I thought this class is simplicity. Just reading and writing about article in English.
It doesn't acquire to me. So I want to be harder.


２, English Writing I
This class is very good for me. Because I can be study both the computer and English in this class. So I keep on studying it.

3, English Listening I
I thought real action and pronunciation by Steckerer. He is actually director of the movie. So it comes to be able to do a fluent conversation and the method of the performance can be learnt.

2008 1/8 Happy New Year!!!!!

１)I spent January 1st sleeping and watching TV. Because,In Japan,many people crowd at somewhere. I hate the crowd. Japanese people have a custom of going to the shrine. People wish for a good year. And this year　I didn’t eat Ozoni. I don’t know why Japanese people eat Ozoni at a new year. There are many kinds of food in Ozoni; carrot and rice cake and so on. It’s like a soup.So I idled away at home from January 1st to 2nd.
２)
a) Hogmanay is the name for New Year in which country?
Britain
b) In which city is the New Year's Day parade held? Can you find a photo of this year's parade?

London　
c) Whose birthday is on January 3rd, and what famous book did he write?
Birth of JRR Tolkien, pooh
d) Whose birthday is on January 5th? Why is this person's birthday in a British calendar?

Birthday of Guru Gobind SinghThis day marks the birth of the tenth and final Sikh prophet-teacher in 1666 C.E. Guru Gobind Singh introduced many of the customs that Sikhs practise today including the 5 K's.
e) Whose birthday is today (January 8th)?
What is he famous for?
Birth of Elvis Presley,rock singer　
f) What is Al Hijra and why is it on a British calendar?
It is the first day of the month of Muharram.

When a band of Muslims were counseled by Muhammad to escape persecution in Mecca and travel to the Kingdom of Axum. Becouse the Islamic New Year begins on the day.
g) Who reached the South Pole in 1912 on January 17th?
Robert Scott
h) Whose birthday is on January 18th? What famous book did he write?
Birth of AA Milne ,pooh
i) Who died on January 14th, 1965? What is he famous for (write ONE thing).
Makar Sankranti ,is one of the most auspicious day for the Hindus, and is celebrated in almost all parts of the country in myriad cultural forms.
j) What do you think about this calendar?

There are many Anniversaries. So I’m very interested in it.

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijra_(Islam)

２．During the weeks before Christmas Day, we send cards, watch nativity plays and go to carol services. We also decorate our homes and churches with green leaves, paper decorations and colorful electric lights. copyright of project Britain.


4. The Nativity Play recreates the scene of Jesus’ birth in the stable and tells of how Mary and Joseph were visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men. The parts of Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wise Men are played by the children. In our school, the Year 3 children perform a Nativity to the whole school and to proud parents.


5. The word carol comes from the ancient Greek choros, which means "dancing in a circle," and from the Old French word carole, meaning "a song to accompany dancing." .


what's is the Carol service?
Probably the most famous carol service is 'The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' held in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. It takes place on Christmas Eve and always begins with the carol, 'Once in Royal David's City' sung by a solo chorister.

Who is Father Christmas?
Father Christmas is our version of Santa Claus. He is an old jolly man with white hair, a beard and a moustache. He is dressed in a red* suit outlined in white. Father Christmas and his elves make all the toys for Christmas in his home in the North Pole.

Christmas diner
It‘s good smells!!　







Why do we give presents?
The tradition of giving gifts is thought to be related to the gifts that the wise men (the Magi) brought to Jesus.

What’s the favorite’s toy in Britain at the Christmas?
New version of the babies' doll which moves its eyes when a dummy is put into its mouth in addition to simulating wee and poo.

from http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/dinner.html

Beowulf
Beowulf is a 2007 animated film adaptation of the Old English epic poem of the same name. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Alison Lohman, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, and Angelina Jolie. Angelina Jolie was actress in Tomb Raider.
Beowulf was released in the United States, Canada and the UK on November 16, 2007, and was available to view in an IMAX 3D format.

The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass is an American movie in 2007.Philip Pullman is Britain wrote it, starring Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jim Carter, Freddie Highmore．Freddie Highmore acted just only voice. He acts the main character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

I belonged to basketball in junior high school and high school. So I like to play and watch basketball. Especially I like Emanuel Ginobili. He is a professional from Argentina basketball player. It belongs to San Antonio Spurs of NBA. 2005-2006 seasons of year. Genobiri was taken an active part and Spurs conquered the NBA final.