DETECTIVE KONAN

I like DETECTIVE KONAN and rent about three DVDs every week. Almost every night, I watch the DVD of KONAN.
Yesterday, I watched the DVD, "DETECTIVE KONAN-the wrecked ship in the sky-(名探偵コナン　天空の難破船)". This is the 14th movie of KONAN and was shown in 2010. The DETECTIVE KONAN is made by Gosho Aoyama. He got married to Minami Takayama who is a voice artist of KONAN. There are a lot of thrilling scenes in this story. I like the best of all KONAN storys. Please try to watch!!!

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Toy Story 3

A few days ago, I watched the DVD, “Toy Story 3”, with my mother and sister. Have you already watched it? Toy Story is a movie which made by Disney-PIXAR. This movie is a Golden Globe prize winner of Animation Movie. My favorite scene is one that Andy said good-bye to his toys. I was moved to tears. If you haven’t watched it yet, so I can’t tell you this story. However, I recommend you this movie. Please try to watch.

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BR 2-18: Twelve Things to Do at Age 12

I read a book about the 13th birthday of a boy whose name is Diego. He has a 20-year-old brother, Paco. Diego makes a list to do in a year on his birthday. Things to do in a year and his age is same. Here is his 12th list.

1. Go biking two days a week. ✔
2. Go camping with Paco. ✔
3. Eat healthy snacks. ✔
4. Do extra science homework. ✔
5. Study with my friends every weekend. ✔
6. Read 10 books. ✔
7. Play tennis every Friday. ✔
8. Make a surprise breakfast for Mom and Dad. ✔
9. Learn to cook. ✔
10. Visit Grandma every week. ✔
11. Collect trash on the beach. ✔
12. Help someone not my family.

Look at this list. He has not done the last one yet. Paco asked Diego to eat ice cream. It was a day before Diego's 13th birthday. However he refused because he had to do the last mission. Finally, he helped two girls and the last mission was completed. He was so happy.

I will try to make a list.

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Reference
Marcia, W(2009). Twelve Things to Do at Age 12. New York. Cambridge University Press

BR 2-17: Night Animals

I read a book about nocturnal animals. I’ll tell you about nocturnal animals. First, about kangaroo rats. They live at hot dessert in Mexico and their tails are short. Their burrows are under the ground. They move with jumps, so their name is kangaroo rats. At night, they hold a lot of seeds in their mouth, return their burrows and eat them next day. They are so cute!!! Next, about bats. Some bats eat insects and others eat fish. I didn’t know that bats eat fish! There are a few bats in my high school. I hate them!!!

I am also a nocturnal animal :> At night, I am in high tension. My study makes rapid progress at night. I don’t know any reasons for this. I want to get over this habit. Please tell me good ways!

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Reference

Susan, M(2003). Night Animals. London. Usborne Publishing Ltd..

BR 2-16: Trees

I read a book about tree. There are a lot of kinds of trees, tall trees, trees that grow at dry area, trees that don’t need water to grow and so on. Trunks are protected from cold by barks. There is a tree that has lived for about 10000 years in Sweden!!! Amazing!!! Trees are mainly divided into three groups, broadleaf trees, evergreen trees and palm trees. We have four seasons in Japan and can see trees change their looks. In spring, we can see trees with fresh leaves. In summer, we can see trees with a lot of green leaves. In fall, we can see trees with red and orange leaves. Moreover, in winter, we can see trees with no leaves. Many animals live with trees, for example, squirrels, birds and so on.

Recently, trees are decreasing because of fires and people. People destroy trees for building and new cities. Destroying trees causes weathers, animals, insects, of course, us. Trees are so important for world. We should think about it.

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Reference

Lisa Jane, G(2009). Trees. London. Usborne Publishing Ltd..

BR 2-15: Mount Fuji

Have you ever climbed the Mt. Fuji? I read a book about Mt. Fuji. This mountain is very high and very famous in Japan. A lot of climbers come and climb up. When you climb Mt. Fuji, perseverance is more important than physical strength. At the top of this mountain, there are small shops and a vending machine, so you can get food and drink when you reach the top. From the top, you can get great pleasure and see beautiful view. According to this book, women couldn’t climb the mountain until 1930, so only men could climb it. I knew that for the first time. When climbing season is end, there are a lot of trashes. A certain group clean Mt. Fuji. However, climbers should clean it because Mt. Fuji is Japanese treasure! I would like to try to climb this mountain someday.

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Reference

Waring, R(2009), Mount Fuji. Boston: Mapping specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-14: Saving the Pandas

I read the book, “Saving the Pandas”. In China, there are a lot of pandas and a team which help panda’s conservation. Chinese think the pandas are Chinese treasure. If pandas have twins, mothers take care of only one child. The team takes care of one and they return a child panda to mother when child panda grow up. This is not easy. Moreover, destruction of forests causes a crisis of panda’s life. the area which panda live and their food are decreasing because of destruction of forests. That is why there is an afforestation project. With this project, the area which forests cover land is spreading. I hope that projects for pandas’ conservation will be promoted.

This book contains some cute panda’s pictures. Please read this book.

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Reference

waring, R(2009). Saving the Pandas. Boston: Mapping specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-13: The Lost City of Machu Picchu

Have you ever been to Machu Picchu? I read a book about Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu has a long history. It shows history of Incas. A lot of tourists visit there. If the weather is bad, you can enjoy Machu Picchu. Tourists help people in poor area of Peru because tourism activates economy of this area. Some oppose tourist visiting there. They say that visitors are not good for Machu Picchu. This problem is so difficult.

My high school teacher went to Machu Picchu. I also want to go there. If you have been to Machu Picchu, please tell me about it.

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Reference

WaringR(2008). The Lost City of Machu Picchu. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-12: Rainforsts

I read a book about rain forest. There are many kinds of creature. Moreover there are also tribes there. They made their house with woods of rain forest. They get along with nature. According to this book, there are a few plants under the tall tree because the place under the tall tree doesn't get much sunshine. In rain forest, there are also strange flowers. I want to see it.

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Reference

Beckett-Bowman, L(2008). Rainforests. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd..

BR 2-11: Under the sea

I read a book, "Under the sea". I like creatures under the sea, so I read this book. This book introduces creatures under the sea, dolphin, turtle, penguin and so on.


According to this book, baby turtles go to the sea without their parents. I am surprised at that. When a dolphin is sick, other dolphins take care of him. Dolphins are so kind! Penguin is my favorite animal!!! They are not birds but fish. However, they can’t fly, but they can swim very fast. They are so cute!!!


This book contains cute animal’s pictures. Please try to read it.

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Reference

Patchett, F(2008). Under the sea. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd..

BR 2-10: The Last of the CHEJU DIVERS

I read the book, “The Last of the CHEJU DRIVERS”. The Cheju Island is famous for beautiful nature. Something else is also famous. Have you ever heard “haenyos”? It is a group of female divers. They dive in the sea in order to take seafood. To my surprise, they dive with nothing and stay in the sea over 5 minutes. Diving is their work. They can sell the seafood they caught at a high price, so they dive. However this work is so dangerous! That is why haenyos is decreasing. The youngest one is 45 years old and the oldest one is 75 years old. This tradition of Cheju is being extinct.

I’m sorry that this tradition is being extinct… I hope that the new tradition will come into existence.

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Reference

Waring , R. (2008). The Last of the CHEJU DIVERS. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-09: Alaskan ICE CLIMBING

I read the book, "Alaskan ICE CLIMBING". The weather of Alaska is so easy to change. According to this book, if we want to climb the mountain, ski down glacier and so on, we think it is not sure to be able to do that because the weather. Do you know Matanuska glacier? It is very big and shaped 2000 years ago. To my surprise, it always moves and changes the shape! It is very difficult for us to climb. Moreover climbing this glacier is so dangerous! Some climbers fell down and died. However, if you can climb to the top of glacier, you can see beautiful view.

I also want to look at the beautiful view, but I'm afraid of climbing... The beautiful view is a present for climbers.

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Reference
Waring , R. (2008). Alaskan ICE CLIMBING. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-08: Farley the Red Panda

I read a book about a red panda that has no parents. His name is Farley. He was born at a zoo in San Diego. His mother couldn't take care of him when he was born, so he was alone. One day, he was found by workers at zoo. He was raised at the nursery of the zoo. Workers of the nursery took care of red panda for the first time. Farley got healthy thanks to them. He could get a friend, Banshee. He is also a red panda and is younger than Farley by 3 months. They got along very well and play together a lot.

Farley is a lucky panda!!! This story is very good. Please read it.

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Reference

Waring , R. (2008). Farley the Red Panda. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-07: Monkey Party

Do you know “Monkey Party”?
I read a book about monkeys in Lopburi, Thailand. There are a lot of monkeys on the streets, cars, buildings in Lopburi. The monkeys do mischief, but people in Lopburi allow them. Most of people are Buddhists. Monkeys are so precious for Buddhists, because there are many traditions that monkey is a hero. Once a year, people give monkeys a lot of food. It’s the Monkey Party!!! In a certain year, organizers of this festival gave a big whole cake that a lot of people made. It seems that monkeys like cakes. Many people come and give foods. I would like to take part in this festival!!!

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Reference
Waring , R. (2008). Monkey PARTY. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-06: Puffin Rescue

I read the book about a very important tradition in Heimaey. It's to rescue puffins that have no mother or father. Puffins are eaten by dogs and cats, so puffins in the town are so dangerous. When they look at the lights of the streets, they appear in the town by mistake. The children in Heimaey have saved them for a long time. At night of every summer, they go on patrol and help puffins. When they find puffins, they release to the sea. This tradition is so important for not only puffins but also children, I think. I also do this work!!!

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Reference

Waring , R. (2008). Puffin Rescue. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-05: The Young Riders of Mongolia

Mongolian people are good at riding horses. I read the book, "The Young Riders of Mongolia. This book is about a Mongolian traditional event, the Naadam race. This race is to ride a horse and run toward the finish line. All participants are children who are less than 12 years old. It takes a long time to prepare for this race. The first 5 riders can get a blue sashes, medals and horse's milk. This is so important tradition for Mongolian people.

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Reference

Waring, R. (2008). The Young Riders of Mongolia. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-04: Dreamtime PAINTERS

I read the book "Dreamtime PAINTERS". This book shows Aboriginal art. The ancient Aborigine drew pictures on rocks. Now, Aborigine draw on paper and wood. Aboriginal arts have a problem. It is that the color of arts faded with weather, time, insects and reptiles. From this book, I know that Aboriginal paints are expensive. I wish these arts will be left for a long time.

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Reference

Waring, R. (2008). Dreamtime PAINTERS. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-03: The Three Rivers of Zambia

I read a book about three rivers of a country, Zambia. Zambia is located in Southern America. There are three rivers in Zambia. They are the Luangwa River, the Kafue River and the Zambezi River. In the Luangwa River, there are some kinds of animals, for example, hippopotamuses, groups of gazelles, crocodiles and so on... Zambia's government protects animals of this river. Next, the Kafue river produces hydroelectricity. Zambia adopted irrigation system to the river. Third, the Zambezi River is the forth largest river in Africa. People cross this river when they want to bring from a village to a village. There are waterfalls called "smoke that thunders". When you travel to this area, you should see this. I want to go there someday.

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Reference

Waring, R. (2008). The Three Rivers of Zambia. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-02: Cheese-Rolling RACES

Have you ever heard "Cheese-rolling race"? I read a book about cheese-rolling race. It is held in a town of Brockworth. Here is this rule. At first, a large cheese is rolled from the top of a hill which is steep and participants run after it. The person who reaches at the foot of the hill the fastest is a winner. At this race, speed and balance are so important. This race is so dangerous, so some get injured. A few years ago, 30 participants got injured. Why do they take part in it? I don't know that and I am sure that I can't take part in this race!

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Reference
Waring, R. (2008). Cheese-Rolling RACES. Boston: Mapping Specialists, Ltd..

BR 2-01: Christmas around the world

I read the book, "Christmas around the world". This book tells us about Christmas around the world. Do you know when people began Christmas? I didn't know that. People began Christmas over 2000 years ago. Christmas is to celebrate birth of a boy, Jesus Christ. Surprisingly, he was born in a stable. Formerly, Christians celebrated the Christmas Day, but now people who celebrate the Christmas Day are not only Christians. On Christmas Day, we decorate our houses, shops and streets. In Germany, there are shops for Christmas goods. There are some persons who gives children presents like Santa Claus around the world. The Christmas Day is a holiday and children in the world have some kinds of play. I knew how to spend Christmas Day in the world by this book. I'm sure that this book is so interesting for you. Please read this book.

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Reference

Sims , L. (2005). Christmas around the world. London: Usborne Publication Ltd..