Freshman's Assigment : University and High School

I asked Arisa about university and high school. She likes her university. She lives in Kengun, so it is close to her house a little bit. It takes fifteen minutes to get there from her house. She likes the campus because it is so big. She likes the other students, because they are friendlly andkind very much. She likes the teachers and the professors a little bit. She went to Marist High School. She had a reunion in last summer and last winter. She doesn't meet her friends in high school. Her memories of her school is studying. She felt that her school is better than her university, because it was freedom. She comes to heruniversity by bike. Her high school started the class 8:45. She didn't belong to any club in high school. The uniform of her high school was like AKB48 what is called the idol of the top of Japan.
I think that high school is better than university, because it is funny. All my friends in high school are kind.

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Freshman's Assigment : Holidays and Special Days

The topic was about holidays and special days. I asked some questions to Hiroaki. His birthday is December 25. It is Christmas. He celebrates it with his friends and family. His favorite holiday is New Year's day. The reson why He feel so is that he can get a lot of money what is called "otoshidama." He usually goes shopping at New Year's day. He usually visits grandmother's house at O-bon. He usually spends a lot of times with his friends at Christmas. His image of that day in the U.S. is so fun. His most important and memorial day is his birthday. He spent that day with his friends, and his family. He likes going out better than spending in his home at Christmas. If he can get a present from Santa Claus, he wants his new car. He has ever been going to car license school, so he wanted to ride a new car. He got cakes, letters, and a watch for his birthday present last year. He felt so happy.
I went to Saisyunkan to see the illuminations withmy boyfriend. It was so beautiful. After that, we went to go to the restaurant to eat dinner. Next day, we went to Aqua Domein the Kumamoto city to play skating. We are good at plaing it. It was funny very much.

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Freshman's Assigment : Cars and other Transportation

I asked Risa about cars and other transportation. She has a motorcycle license. She got it when she was sixteen years old. She has a motorcycle. It is "dio." She likes to go by riding motorcycle, because she can feel good. She is a careful driver, so she has nver been in any traffic accident. She went to highschool by motorcycle. It took thirty minutes from her house. She rides it five times a week. Her family has four cars. They are her father's, mother's, grandmother's, and everyone's. Their color are black, green, and purple. The names of them are "Life" and "FIT." Also, her family likes to any places by driving car.
I have a car license, and my own car. Its kind of the car is "FIT." It is easy for me to drive. I like driving car and going to any place by car. I always drive a car carefully.

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Freshman's Assigment : Romance, Dating, and Marriage

The topic was about romance, dating, and marriage. My partner was Chika. She wants to get married if she would become 24 or 25 years old, because she think it is good. She wants to have two or three children. She has a boyfriend. She had some boyfriend when she was a junior high school and a high school student. Her ideal boyfriend is funny person. He looks Masaki Okada who is a japanese famous actor. Her boyfriend is in the same university. He is kind very much, but he has hot temper sometimes. Her ideal dating is going to Huis Ten Bosch where is in Nagasaki with him. Her most memorable dating was seeing shooting stars in the night sky in Daikanbo in Aso. She attaches greater importance to personality than appearance. She thinks money is needed for love a little bit. I saw her boyfriend's face, I think he is so cool. I hope her and her boufriend's happiness lasts forever.
I have a boyfriend, too. He is in the same age and a student in the same university. He is always kind, but he has hot temper sometimes. I love him very much!

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Freshman's Assigment : Television and Movies

I asked Arisa about television and movies. The best movie she saw is "GIRL." The kind of the movie is success story. The main actress is Karina. She is a japanese famous actress. There are a lot of clothes.The best movie she has ever seen is this movie! She goes to a theater once three months. Her favorite movie star is Kyoko Fukada. In addition, she likes to watch TV. She watches TV programs an hour a day. Her favorite TV program is "Syabekuri007." She likes romance story. She likes to eat caramel pop corns when she see movies. She prefers seeing movies in the theater to in her house. She often sees movies with friends or her mother. I asked her which kind of movie she likes comedy or horor, she answered it was comedy.

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Freshman's Assigment : Travel and Transportation

My partner was Arisa. She likes traveling very much, because it is interesting. Her farthest place she has ever been is the U.S.. She went to there when she was a elementary school student. She went to there for a family trip. She said it was so fun. The best place she has ever been is Okinawa. She went tothere when sha was a junior high school student. She went to there for a family trip. She wants to go to Canada in the future. She likes to go sightseeing. She goes shopping and buys key holders and foods when she travels. She goes to travel once a year. Her best memory was swimming in the sea of Okinawa.

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Freshman's Assigment : Animals and Pets

My partenr was Risa. Her favorite animal is dog, because she has dogs. She has ever had  them for about eight years. I asked her, "if you were an animal, what animal would you be?" She answered she would be a cat, because they are free. She has two dogs, and their name are Ann and Mickey. She likes them, because they are so cute. She has ever had a pet before. It was a dog, and her name is Choco. She liked it very much. Because she was so cute. Her pet's special ability is sitting. She hates snakes very much.
Also, I like dogs very much because I have a dog. Her name is Hina. She is so cute. I like her very much. I like to go out and walk with Hina in my free time.

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Freshman's Assigment : Music

My partner was Maya. She likes HIP-POP songs. Her favorite artist is Katy Perry. She doesn't play any musical instrument.She is not good at it, and also she didn't play any musical instrument. In addition, she was not good at it. She likes to sing. She goes to karaoke once a month. Next partner was Shingo. His favoritemusical genre is rock. His favorite artist is Mr.Children. He doesn't play any musical instrument, and he did not play. Also, he is not good at playing it, and he was not good at it. He likes to sing,so he goes to karaoke sometimes.
I like J-POP, HIP-POP, Reggae, and so on. My favorite artist is Namie Amuro. She is very beautiful and good. I have ever gone to her concert sometimes. I like her very much.

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KGU news 8

We made KGU news in speaking class. It was twenty minutes and it was very hard for me. But I
knew how difficult to make news, so I would like to watch TV more carefully.

Lack of gasoline is serious problem in all over the world. Oil exporter are Saudi Arabia, Russia, America, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Qatar. Most of these countries are suffered about depletion of oil. So engineers who come around the world gathered and held global conference in Japan in last year. Now, most of car running by electricity or solar panel, so this problem is a little solved. But a new problem has occurred. The countries which export oil or gasoline like Saudi Arabia or Iran became poor country because they don't have product or materials which export other countries. Problem never vanish but we need to think about solution.

Announcer 1: Nana, What kind of car do you have?
Announcer 2: I have solar type.
Announcer 1: Oh, me too! But we have some problems on rainy day, don't you?
Announcer 2: Yes, we have save energy in the case of rain day!
Announcer 2: We hope that technology is more evolve!

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KGU news 7

We tell you happiest news in the world. War has been removed for ten years from this earth. Wherever you go, you couldn't see war situation! What a happy thing! Human repeated war again and again, and countless people killed by war. Our vocation is tell such tragic history to next generation and never repeat. We can't expect when war is occur, so government around the world decided to watch for every nation and people. Some people disagree this way but woman and children agree this way. The reason some people disagree this decision is they hate to watch under the government.

Announcer 1: What do you think about this way?
Announcer 2: I think peaceful world is the most wonderful things for people and animals. War was vanish because we practice this way, so we didn't make a mistake. We need to keep doing!
Announcer 1: I think so, too!

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KGU news 6

Yesterday buried treasure were found from KGU. It was thought about two hundreds years ago, and these treasure were equivalent ten billion yen, said police. The treasure contain gold, jewels, cash, import from abroad and so on. We don't know this treasure's owner, so judgement is in progress.

A1: Who did you find this buried treasure?
A2: I heard it was KGU student.
A1: Oh, really?
A2: Yes. I interviewed this student.

A2: Hi, My name is Nana. I'm announcer in KGU news. What's your name?
Student: Hi, My name is Rena.
A2: Oh, I see. What's your major?
Student: I am majoring in English.
A2: So I heard you found the buried treasure in KGU. Is it true?
Student: Yes
A2: Where did you find?
Student: I found it in ground. I am a player of long jump, so I was plowing the soil. Then, I saw something shining. So I keep digging for an hour, there were lots of buried treasure!!
A2: Wow!! How did you feel when you find these treasure?
Student: I couldn't believe it! I was reported to the police right now.
A2: Oh, don't you think take it home?
Student: No, it was too much, so I was scared.
A2: I see. Thank you Rena.
Student: You're welcome.

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KGU news 5

Mt. Aso erupted yesterday morning. It was five AM and a lot of people are surprised because it happened for the first time in a decade. Volcano activity still has continued, so residents is required to evacuate. This is expected to be in the historically eruption. Let's check the damage situation. Saki is in local. Saki~!


Saki: Hi! I am Saki and I will report situation. It's sunny but yesterday was heavy cloud because of ash. Temperature has also dropped, severe situation has continued. Let's ask the Aso's resident.
Saki: How do you feel when the volcano erupted?
Resident: I was very scared.
Saki: Did you hear the explosion?
Resident: Yes, I did. I woke up to hear the sound. It was low sound.
Saki: Oh, do you want to go home?
Resident: Yes, of course.
Saki: I wish activity is stop and you live in your house quietly. Thank you so much.
Resident: You're welcome.

Saki: People seems to have some problems and anxiety. That's it.

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KGU news 4

Next, we talk about North Korea. You know, North Korea is rapid economic growth now. Many high buildings were built, people's living standard changed. Most of people were farmer before but now some of them work at factory or shops. And product made in North Korea increase recently. The diplomacy problem was improved, exchange student also increase between Japan and North Korea. Thanks for this rapid economic growth, young people in Japan are interested in North Korea. I asked a Japanese student and a North Korea student.

A: Hi! Where are you from?
Japanese student: I'm from Japan. I'm courage student.
A: How do you think about North Korea?
Japanese student: uh...I heard North Korea was closed country before but now is change. I'm very interested in North Korea.
A: Oh, I see. What's your interest?
Japanese student: I want to know culture and history of authoritarianism.
A: I see. Good luck on your study! Thank you!
Japanese student: You're welcome.

A:Hi! Where are you from?
N. Korean student: Hi. I'm from North Korea.
A: How do you think about Japan?
N. Korean student: Japan is the country where I want to go there most.
A: Why do you think so?
N.Korean student: Because Japan is close from North Korea and we should get along with each other. And I think Japan is safety and clean country. I would like to study Japanese and in the future, I want to work Japan!
A: Oh, really? I'm happy to hear that! I'm waiting for you. Good luck. Thank you!!
N.Korean student: You're welcome!

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KGU news 3

iPhone 25s was sale yesterday in Japan. Many people who can't wait to use it. Lined the sidewalk in front of of shops. It's about fifty-thousand- yen and there are lots of lots of functions in this iPhone. For example, you can take 3D picture or record 3D movie. Then, we can watch these picture or movie without glasses. Isn't it exciting? We can become like a movie direction. Next, new iPhone is long, so you can operate two pictures. For example, it is possible to create a text mail while watching a movie. And you can use about one billion application for free. The new iPhone is 25 centimeter but it is only ten grams. You can't put in your pocket but it is very light. The color are red, pink, blue, gold, silver, black, yellow, orange, purple and green. You can chose one.

A1: Do you use iPhone now?
A2: Yes, O use iPhone 23s and color is black.Variation of color has increased, right?
A1: Yes! Apple company increased five colors. Will you buy new one?
A2: No, I'm satisfied with this iPhone23s. iPhone 25s is so high quality, so I don't know whether I can use this new product perfectly.
A1: Oh, you can do it! Let's talk about next story.

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Essay 2-03b: Computers Life

Everyone must have used computers. Learning with computers has a few advantages and disadvantages. It is neccessary for everyone to use computer or the Internet, because we study and do our homework with them almost everyday. Learning with computers has not only good points, but also bad points.

Learning with computers has good points. First, it is very useful. If you want to research something you are interested in or for academic work, you can find them soon on the Internet. Also, it is convenient to use, because computers can share files, communicate by e-mail, access to much information. Second, we can do our academic work on PC. Computers has official tools, for example, Words, Excel, and Power Points. They are important to study and hand in our report to our teachers.

However, it has bad points. Using computers for too much hours makes you tired. It is not good for your health, and can fall your eyesight down. Also, it makes you suffer from a stiff neck, and have a bad posture. People tend to use them for a long time when they study and learn on PC, so please pay a attention. In addition, It is difficult to carry wherever, because PC is so heavy and a little bit big. There is what are called note-PCs, so they are useful to have.

KGU has a lot of computers. There are in the library, e-campus center, and classroom of LL, so the students can use them easily. In e-campus center, you can rent the note-PC , so you can do use computers at your home, study, and do your homework. It is glad for the students to be able to use computers whenenver and wherever.

The students of department of foreign language have a lot of work. They do their homework everyday, and every week. For writing classes, they should post essays, book reviews, movie reviews, and diary posts. Also they do typing homework to improve their typing skills. In addition, they do Power Words for Reading classes for vacabulary, and study by English Central for video viewing and speaking practice. They are not difficult, but hard to do everyday. May be everyone feel that it is good to pile up things even a little bit everyday.

Computers has entertainment functions, but they can be materials to study. For example, you can use YouTube. You can just see the movie, but you can and study if you see the movies with subtitles or lyrics. It can be listening, and vocabulary practice. In addition, on the Internet, you read blogs of foreign celebrity like models, actor, actress, and performer with English.

There is a world of the Internet and computers. Learning with computers is good for everyone. You can use computers and be clever more and more.

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Essays 2-03a: Computers Life

Learning with computers has a few advantages and disadvantages. It is neccessary for everyone to use computer or the Internet, because we study and do our homework with them almost everyday. Learning with computers has a few good points and bad points.

Learning with computers has good points. First, it is very useful. If you want to research something you are interested in or for academic work, you can find them soon on the Internet. Also, it is convenient to use, because computers can share files, communicate by e-mail, access to much information. Second, we can do our academic work on PC. Computers has official tools, for example, Words, Excel, and Power Points. They are important to study and hand in our report to our teachers.

However, it has bad points. Using computers for too much hours makes you tired. It is not good for your health, and can fall your eyesight down. Also, it makes you suffer from a stiff neck, and have a bad posture. People tend to use them for a long time when they study and learn on PC, so please pay a attention. In addition, It is difficult to carry wherever, because PC is so heavy and big a little bit. There is what is called note-PC, so it is useful to have.

Kumamoto Gakuen University has a lot of computers. There are in the library, e-campus center, and classroom of LL, so the students can use them easily. In e-campus center, you can rent the note-PC , so you can do use computers at your home, study, and do your homework. It is glad for the students to be able to use computers whenenver and wherever.

The students of department of foreign language have a lot of work. They do their homework everyday, and every week. As writing classes,they should post essays, book reviews, movie reviews, and diary posts. Also they do typing homework to improve their typing skills. In addition, they do Power Words as Reading classes for vacabulary, study by English Central for video viewing and speaking practice. They are not difficult, but hard to do everyday. It is good to pile up things even a little bit everyday.

Computers has entertainment functions, but they can be materials to study. For example, You can use YouTube. You can just see the movie, but you can and study if you see the movies with subtitles or lyrics. It can be listening, and vocabulary practice.

There is a world of the Internet and computers. Learning with computers is good for everyone. You can use computers and be clever more and more.

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my favorite : sport to watch

My favorite sport to watch is soccer. I like soccer very much. When I was a junior high school student, I see the soccer game on TV. I watched the All-Japan High School Soccer Championship Tournament. It is held every winter, so I am looking forward to it every year very much! I have heard Ohzu high school is strong for soccer, and it is veteran school and my longing school. I decided to take a high school examination of Ohzu, so I was happy to pass that. Ohzu soccer players are very cool. The play style is very cool and smart, and also appearance and face are good. They win the game many times, so they are super star in my school! I proud of Ohzu soccer club.

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elementary school memory

I will talk my elementary school memory. I had a lot of things, but memorial thing is club activity. I belonged to a badminton club, because I was invited by my friends. In fact, I was straying which is better badminton or basketball club, but I liked badminton better, so I decided. I was good at playing sports, but I cannot play well for the first time. I was mortifying and repeated practice repeatedly. While it was, it turned out that I became skillful little by little. Although I became the best student and my number of times of a game has also decreased, but I had never won the victory. Whenever I lost at a game, I was mortifying, and I cried. Then, the last game suited before graduation in March. I was able to win the victory in its game. I was greatly glad with the partner. That was my special memory.

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Something special I did during vacation

I did many things special during this summer vacation. I worked a part-time job, but used spare time, and met friends in high school and university, and boyfriend. First, after finishing the test of spring semester, I did a party with members of circle. I was very pleasant to have played with the member after a long time. Next, my boyfriend visited my house for the first time. He has never been to my house, so we drove because we have free time. He was looking like happy to my pet, Hina, and also she was happy, too. After that, we went to Takamori Spring water tunnel near my house. It was very cool, so we felt good. In addition, I went to my friend's birthday party, festival, and so on. But my favorite memory during vacation is traveling in Oita with my boyfriend from my birthday to next day. We went to Umitamago aquarium, Yufuin, Kijima Kogen Park, and the sea. I can't explain with words how that was happy and special.

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my favorite : music

I will talk about my favorite music. I listen to almost all of genre of music. I like the Western music better than J-POP. I like Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and so on. As the Western Music, my favorite musician is One Direction. They are not only good at singing, but also have smart face. Especially, Louis is my type, so he is very cool! As J-POP, my favorite musician is Namie Amuro. Among all of the singer in the world, I love her very much. She is not only cute, but also cool and beautiful. I have ever gone to her concert. I cried because I was so happy to see her. I will go to her live tour in Fukuoka this winter, so I am already looking forward to see her.

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