Description Assignment Picture 3

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 23, 2010

Description of the picture 3

Many lives have collected around a lake since long time ago because there are many resources for lives there. At sunset, the sun is starting to sink, and the water of a lake looks yellow. In the middle of the lake, there is a boat made of wood, and it is moving slowly. On the boat, there are a boy, his grandfather, and grandfather’s dog. The boy has short hair and is wearing a blue shirt like his grandfather. He is gazing at his grandfather to learn how to fish and pulling on the oars. In front of him, his grandfather has a pipe between his lips is fishing for today’s dinner. He is wearing a leather hat, a gray shirt, blue jeans, and a mustache on his upper lip. In front of him, his dog, with white and brown short hair, is looking at the wave made by the boat and trying to drink water out of the lake. There are some white butterflies flying around the boat. The lake looks like if abounds in life.

Pg. 57 Writing Assignment

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 14, 2010

Steps to Be a Successful IECP Student

Many IECP students are studying in the IECP, but not all students are successful. Here are five important steps to become a successful the IECP student. First of all, you have to set goals in IECP. Successful IECP students each have their own goals for studying English. People can’t succeed without goals. No goal means no success. Secondly, of course you have to earnestly attend classes, and you shouldn’t be late or absent without a valid reason. In fact, the longer you have consistent attendance, the better your English ability becomes. Third, you also must study hard at home. You can study at home by watching TV, listening to music, reading books, and of course, doing your homework. For example, if you watch news on TV every day, it will become easy for you to listen to a native speaker’s English. Fourth, you should make as many friends as you can. Talking with your friends gives you many chances to speak English, so you can practice speaking English naturally. In particular, American friends such as roommates and volunteer instructors can teach you many things besides what you learn in class. Finally, you should enjoy your American experience every day. Enjoying your experience is the most efficient way to learn because it increases your motivation. For instance, the subjects that you find interesting are easy for you to remember. This may be the most important thing when studying English. In summary, you need to put forth effort and have interest as was described in these steps in order to be a successful IECP student.

Summary Writing Assignment "Can Animals Think?"

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 20, 2010

Summary “Can Animals Think?”

     In the FYI article, “Can Animals Think?,” Karen Blanchard states that many scientists think that some animals use their brains to think like humans. There are the five examples for proving it. First, a chimpanzee named Dandy left food hidden for awhile, and after others left there, he ate the food alone. Secondly, a heron caught a fish by using a branch as a tool. Third, a parrot named Alex tried to say his thought by pretending to speak the human language. Fourth, an octopus could open a jar after watching the way to open it. Fifth, a gorilla named Timmy behaved upset as if he loved his mate Pattycake after Pattycake and his baby were taken away. Then the result of these examples makes the number of scientists who think that some animals can think increase. In conclusion, many scientists think that some animals can think, but it is not definitely proved yet.

Summary Writing Assignment "EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes"

Kyohei Baito

2B Writing

September 16, 2010

Summary “EU OKs Mobile Phones on Planes”

In the article, “EU OKs Mobile Phones on Plane,” Sean Banville states that the EU is starting to allow airlines passengers to use their cell phones on airplanes, and this is the first attempt to allow this in the world. However even though some people are pleased to use phone on planes, other people are worried about that because it might disturb their comfortable flight. Then EU and the EU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding urged airlines to ensure that all passengers enjoy a comfortable flight by making rules, and Viviane also says that airlines should not charge high prices, or this new service will not succeed. In conclusion, the EU allowed this new service, but it has some problems that should be solved.

The Music Groups' Clothing

     Music groups in the U.S.A wear different types of clothing for various reasons. There are three main fashions types of music groups wear. First, punk bands wear ripped clothing because ripped clothing is simple for poor people. For example, they wear ripped jeans, and they wear theatrical makeup because they want to be like demons. Also, they color their faces by using weird colors. Second, hip-hop bands wear baggy jeans to show that they are gangsters. For example, they wear loose jeans to show their butts better. Also they wear a lot of jewelries, so they can show people that they are wealthy such as Lil Wayne who wears a long gold chain. Third, grunge bands wear stonewashed jeans because they want to resurrect the old fashions. For example, the band, Nirvana wears baseball caps backward, so they look like the people existing in the 1990s. In conclusion, these are the reasons why music groups wear different types of clothes, and the American people have divided into these three main types of music groups.

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Ways to Enjoy Foreign Travel

     Every year, many people visit foreign countries for travel, and there are many ways to enjoy foreign travels. First, seeing many views that are different from your country amazes you. For example, Mt. Fuji, one of big beautiful mountains in Japan amazes many travelers every year. Second, eating foreign foods makes your chances of trying new delicious foods increase. For instance, there are many travelers who deside to eat delicious foreign foods. Third, getting souvenirs such as traditional items and taking photos helps keep your memories fresh. Finally, seeing and talking with foreigners make your chances of learning many foreign cultures and making some international friends greater. When I visited Indonesia, I made some good Indonesian friends, and I experienced their life and culture. That's one thing that prompted me to came to America and study English. Travelers have the own purposes, and the ways to enjoy their travels are also various.

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Gongitsune

A fox named Gon lived alone on a mountain. He liked to cause mischief. One day, he found a man catching fish in a river. “That`s Hyoju. I’ll cause mischief to him because I have got nothing to do,” Gon said to himself.  Gon snuck up to Hyoju`s fish and stealthily released them. However, when Gon was releasing an eel he was sighted by Hyoju, and ran away with the eel. Ten days later, when Gon was walking in the village, he found Hyoju and people attending a funeral in a house. He thought, “Probably that house is Hyoju’s. He was living with his mother, so it was Hyoju’s mother who died. Now Hyoju is alone like me.” That night he thought at home “Hyoju was catching fish for his mother. It might be her last hope. I did a very terrible thing.” The next day, he robbed some fish from fish a seller and put them in Hyoju’s house. He thought, “Today, I did a good deed.” That night, he happily looked into Hyoju’s house, but Hyoju looked down. Hyoju muttered, “Who put these fish in my house. I was hit by a fish seller who thought I robbed him.” Gon thought, “Oh no! I made a mistake.” After that, he picked many chestnuts and mushrooms from a mountain and put them in Hyoju’s house every day. Hyoju said to his friends, “I wonder who brings me chestnuts and mushrooms every day.” His friend said, “Maybe someone who has pity on you gives them to you, or maybe God is bringing you happiness.” Gon heard this, and he sulked a little. “It is I who give you them,” he thought. One day, he went to Hyoju’s house as always, and Hyoju was working at home. Suddenly Hyoju saw Gon and said, “That is the fox that released my fishes.” Then he took his gun, and he shot Gon. Gon fell down there. After that, Hyoju noticed that Gon had many chestnuts and mushrooms. “It’s you that give them to me.” Gon nodded slowly, and then he died. Hyoju dropped his gun and became very sad. The gun was still smoking.