BR 2-18: King Donkey Ears

I read “King Donkey Ears.”

This story is about a king, Meg, a servant, the king’s best friend, a tree, a woodcutter and a harp.
There was once a king with a big secret. He didn’t even tell his best friend. Every month, the king had a hair cut. Then he sent the servant to prison. In July, it was Meg’s turn. Meg saw the king’s ears. She was shocked, but she didn’t say.

That night, it was all Meg could think about. She had to tell. At last, she had an idea. She wouldn’t tell anyone. She’d tell a tree. So she did. Now Meg felt much better. Later, a woodcutter chopped down the tree. The tree became a harp. One day, the king gave a huge concert. But the new harp played a very strange tune. The harp has been spilt secret. So the king freed all the servants. And he learned to love his ears. .

I think that it is not shameful that my secret is taken to pieces. But I am also find it’s mind. I have secret too.
My favorite line “he learned to love his ears.” (Lesley, 2009, p.25) It is important to love my fault. I learned it. I am also important to love my fault.

Reference

Alison Kelly (2009). King Donkey Ears, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(224 words)

BR 2-17: The Baobab Tree

I read “The Baobab Tree.”

This story is about a talking tree and some angry African gods.
One day, they made a talking tree. They called it the Baobab tree. The Baobab tree talked a lot. The gods grew a forest of tall trees. The Baobab tree was fed up. The gods made trees with flowers. Then the gods made trees that grew fruit. But Baobab not fruit and flowers. They grabbed the Baobab tree and turned it upside down. His head was in the ground. He couldn’t open his mouth to talk. No one has ever heard the Baobab tree say another word.

I think that Baobab is very poor. I am sad. I wanted you to make the flower bloom in Baobab. I am not my favorite line. It’s story is sad too.

Reference

Louie Stowell (2009). The runaway pancake, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(145 words)

BR 2-16: The RUNAWAY PANCAKE

I read "The Runaway Pancake."
There was once a family with seven children, and they were always hungry. One day, their mother decided to make pancakes for breakfast. Then she poured the mix into a pan to cook. She tossed the first pancake, up in the air and down again. But the pancake didn't want to be eaten. It jumped right out of the pan and rolled out of the door. The pancake rolled out of the gate and into the road, faster and faster.

The pancake run about trying to escape. He becomes possible for them to eat by meeting various animals. It landed at the edge of a forest. By the forest was a pig in a pen. Now the pig wanted to eat the pancake too, but he was too clever to say so. "What's the hurry, Mr. Pancake?" he asked. "Let me walk through the dangerous place." The pancake looked into the forest. Maybe the pig was right. "Quickly!" he gasped. "Don't let them catch me!" "Who?" asked the pig. "THEM!" said the pancake. "The fox, the goat, the cat, the duck, the rabbit, the dog and all the family." The pig pretended not to hear it. The pancake jumped over the fence and into the pen. Then the pancake began to speak. But before he could shout any more, the pig snapped him up and swallowed him in one gulp...


I thought that I might do this if there were feelings also in food. I do not want to be able also to eat. Do you think so? My favorite line is the pancake said "I SAID, DON'T THEM CATCH ME!" (Mairi 2006 p.41) Feelings of the pancake have been transmitted. But final is very sad... I do not think the pig eat the pancake.

Please read this story.

Reference

Mairi Mackinnon (2006). The runaway pancake, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(312 words)

BR 2-15: The Peach Boy

I read “Peach boy.” I think that almost people have read this book. Please read it once a time.

This story is about an old woman, an old man, an enormous peach, a brave little boy, a dog, a monkey and a pheasant.

Once upon a time, an old man and an old woman lived by a river. One morning, an old woman saw something floating on the water. It was the biggest peach she had ever seen. She fished out the peach and rolled it home. And an old man started to cut it open. Suddenly, the peach split in two. In side, there was a little boy. An old woman calls him “Peach boy.”

Peach Boy grew up quickly. Soon, he was the strongest, fastest boy in the village. He was also a champion fighter with his wooden sword. One day, Peach Boy came to a nearby village. He people in the village were very upset. Giant ogres came and took all our jewels. Peach Boy became go to Ogre Island. His father gave Peach Boy his honest sword.

He hadn’t gone far, when he met a dog. The next day, Peach Boy and Dog came to a dark forest. Then they met a monkey. A day later, the three were climbing up a steep hill. A pheasant hopped onto the rock. A pheasant also added the group. Finally, they came to the top of the hill. Through the mist, they could all see Ogre Island.

Peach Boy was the captain. Dog and Monkey rowed the boat. Pheasant flew ahead to look for ogres. Soon they landed on Ogre Island. The giant ogres didn’t hear Peach Boy, Dog and Monkey creep into the castle. A fierce battle broke out. Peach Boy jumped onto the blade of the Ogre King’s sword. Ogres were promised Peach Boy’s. He gave Peach Boy back the stolen jewels, and some food to eat and the four friends went home.

I think that I am important have many friends. The friends always help. I like my friends. A lot of friends come out for this story. It is very good! I want important your friends.
My favorite line is “Promise you’ll never attack anyone again.” (Alex, 2009, p.46) It is very important. Don’t you think so? Fighting is not good. Then Promise is very good important! I was made to think about that, too.

Reference

Alex Frith (2009). The Peach boy, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(410 words)

BR 2-14: The Golden Goose

I read “The Golden Goose.” I’ll introduce about this story.

This story is about a woodcutter, his three sons, a little old man, a golden goose, an innkeeper and his wife, their three daughters and a very sad princess.

There was once a wood cutter, who had three sons. Ronald was strong. Donald was handsome. But Billy wasn’t strong or handsome. One day, the woodcutter became ill. They will go to the forest instead of father. First Ronald went to the forest. As he ate, a little man popped up beside him. “Please can you spare some food?” he asked. Ronald refused it. The next morning, Ronald had a shock. He itched all over. Second Donald went instead. All of a sudden, the little old man appeared. Then he asked same question too. “May U have a bit?” a little man asked. Donald confused too. Next morning, Donald had a shock, he is purple. Third, Billy went to the forest. At lunch time, Billy sat down to eat. The little man popped up again. “Please will you share your food with me?” he begged. “Of course,” said Billy. “Now, chop down this tree and see what happens. And with that, he was gone. Billy chopped down the tree. There, in the trunk sat a golden goose. Billy picked it up and set off for home.

But he got lost. Night came, and he stopped at an inn. “What a fine goose!” says she inn keeper. Much later, the innkeeper’s eldest daughter crept into Billy’s room. But as soon as she touched the goose, she stuck to it! Every girl stuck too. Billy woke up and got a shock. The next morning, Billy set off with his goose and the three girls.

Soon they came to a castle. A princess lived in this castle, and she never, ever smiled. But when she saw everyone, all running behind Billy and his goose. She started to smile. “At last!” cried the king. “Young man, would you like to marry my daughter?” “Yes please!” said Billy. The little old man appeared at the wedding. He waves his hands and everyone came un-stuck.

I thought that it should be kind to the person. Can you do kind to the person? I learned it for this book. My favorite line is “Thank you,” said the little man. (Mason 2008 p.23) I like “Thank you.” “Thank you” is very important. Don’t you think so? I want to value this word.

Reference

Conrad Mason (2008). The Golden Goose, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(422 words)

My favorite magazine

My favorite magazine is Fashion magazine, Music magazine and TV magazine. I often read magazine. Fashion magazine is buying once a month. It is named “Spring.” I often buy it. It is a lot of trend fashion information. “Spring” is introduced about natural trend fashion and make-up information. I love it! I like cute and natural fashion. I learn fashion for this magazine. I recommend for every woman. I like music magazine too. I play guitar, so I often buy “Go Go Guitar.” Do you know it? This magazine makes many popular music score. I was practiced for look at this magazine. I read other music magazine too. For example, I read “oricon style,” “WHAT’s IN?” and “B-PASS” etc. I love music magazine. Please read it. I think that everyone often read TV magazine. Don’t you think so? I often read it. I like watch TV and I like young actor or actress. I often read actors interview page. It is very interesting. I like it. Do you often read magazine? Please tell me about it!

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BR 2-13: The Magic Porridge Pot

I read "The Magic Porridge Pot."

Do you know porridge? Porridge is like oatmeal. This story is about porridge.

This story is about hungry Hannah, an old woman, a greedy boy, a magic pot and a lot of porridge.

Hannah never had enough to eat. But, when she had some food, she always shared it.

One day, Hannah found some honey in the forest. Then she saw an old woman. The woman was carrying an empty pot. An old woman asked her "Would you like some porridge?" Hannah answerd "I'd LOVE some porridge." But, an old woman's pot is empty. The woman smiled. "That's doesn't matter," she said. "You just need to know the magic words." "Cook pot, cook!" Hot porridge filled the pot. "Stop pot, stop!" Then it stopped.

An woman geve porridge fto her. Remember the magic words and you will never be hungry again.

From then on, Hannah always had plenty to eat. She had porrdige for breakfast, porridge for lunch nad porridge for dinner. One evening, a greedy boy smelled the porridge. He saw the start to fill with porridge, but didn't see it stop. The boy waited until Hannah went to bed. Then he crept in, stole the pot and ran home. He couldn't to say the magic words. Steaming porridge filled the pot. Porridge driooed over the sides. "Stop!" cried the boy. But the pot didn't stop. Porridge poured onto the floor. Then porridge filled outside.

In her bedroom, Hannah sniffed. She ran putside. Porridge was pouring down the street. Hannah shouted the magic words. And a last, the pot stopped.

Finnaly, she got her pot backm, and no one ever stole it again.
My favorite line is "Cook pot, cook!" It words is very cute. I want to say this words. Then I want to eat porridge. (Grimm 2007 p.15)

Reference

The Brothers Grimm (2007). The Magic Porridge Pot, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

(321 words)

My favorite elementary school memories

My favorite elementary school memories are school trip. I went to Nagasaki.First, we rode a ferry. It is very fun for us. Then we went to Nagasaki Peace Park. We did one thousand paper cranes before we came there. We were put every one thousand paper cranes, and we sang a peace song. So we wished everyone’s peace and world’s peace. I did not think that again did wars wanted you to occur. Next, we went to Nagasaki atomic bomb museum. I had gone there. Have you ever that place? There were many relic and picture at that time. I thought that I have never forgotten misery of war. After that, we went to hotel. So we ate dinner! I love this time! Then we were many experiences. So my favorite memories are elementary school memories.

(137 words)

Presentation restaurant

Hello, everyone! We will introduce our restaurant! Its name is Cabo da Boa Esperanca. It is Portuguese. In English, the Cape of Good Hope. In Japanese, Kibou Hou. Have you ever heard it? It is cape in the southwest end of Africa. So, our restaurant is African restaurant!!

First, we will introduce our restaurant's history. An aunt who was Portuguese African cooked local dishes. They received a favorite review, so she decided to open a restaurant named Cabo da Boa Esperanca. She knew Portuguese and African cultures, so she was able to match Portuguese dishes and African dishes. She conducted neighbors dishes homemade dishes were popular with them, so she opened a restaurant.

Second, we will introduce our restaurant's menu. All dishes are little expensive. And some dishes are strange, for example, Caterpillar seasoned with soy sauce, Insect Cocktail, Zebra sashimi, Ammonite stew, Caterpillar Salad, Grilled insects on skewers, Caterpillar fry and Caterpillar extract. But they are very delicious!

Then ,we will introduce popular dishes! First, Pumpkin Soup. It used a homemade pumpkin. It is very sweet and healthy. Second, Banana's leaf wrap ~vegetables and fish~. Salmon is wrapped by Banana's leaf and is steamed. It is very delicious! Third, Caterpillar fry. There are many caterpillars in a dish. They are fleshy and juicy. Please try it! Fourth, Tropical Forest Apple. It used tropical fruits, for example, mango, papaya, acerola etc... Especially, it is popular among women.

Third, we will introduce privilege. You can use T-point card! And every Wednesday, all dishes are half-price! And be careful, if you want to eat Ammonite stew, you need to make an appointment, because they are few lives in the world.

Come on our restaurant! Thank you for your listening!

(287 words)

Essay 2-3a: My Happy University student life

I am going tell you about my university life. I am university student now. I go to Kumamoto gakuen university. I belong to Eibei gakka. So I study English. It is very difficult for me, but I like English. I study different English skill. Then I meet many friends everyday. I like meet theirs. I talk many things with my friends. I am going to tell you about my happy University student life!!

I almost study four skill. It is reading, speaking, writing and listening. There are very important for me. I like study speaking and writing. Speaking is very interesting. Speaking class is talking English about various them theme with every classmate. It is always speak only English. Then some students are interview to classmate. We also do presentation. Everyone make different theme presentation. Every group's presentation are very interesting and wonderful! I like listen and watch every presentation.

Next, writing class use computer every time. We almost study at the blog, typing, book review, essay and diary. We must post them five a week. It is tired for me, but I should do homework. The typing have to post my blog at different theme. Then we must send my homework e-mail for teacher. We must time the speed of my typing. I do not like typing speed home work, because my typing is slowly. The book review is difficult. We must read a English book once a week. I like read a English book, but I read book that is very easy story. Really, I must read a difficult English book. I am try it! The essay must write many words. It is difficult for me. The essay usual write quick post, outline, mind map and essays. I must write many things, but I can study English very much.

I am poor at reading and listening. Reading is read English newspapers. I almost read a "Daily Yomiuri." This newspaper make Japan news, so it is read easy, but I do not like read a newspaper. I do not know in the world news. I must search various news. I sometime watch TV news. There happen accident in the world. I must watch it. Then English newspaper is very difficult how to read. I must remember how to read English newspaper, so I am studying it now.

Next, I am poor at listening. Listening class make some group. So every group must answer to the teacher's questions. It is very difficult. Listening is very fast. I can't listen some words. We watch video every class. We often say it "Sabina." Main character's name of this video is "Sabina." It is keeping story now. I am interested in this story, but this video is not caption and not dubbing. That is to say only English. Then every cast speak English is very fast. I can't listen their conversation. I listen their English very hard. So I am poor at listening. However, I like talk with my group. So I can do my best.

I am trying some examination. I want to work at travel company. So I take "travel business and management responsible" and "TOEIC." "travel business and management responsible" is difficult take the qualify. Successful applicant is below thirty percent every year. But I can't give up. I study hard it. The result, I was drop, but I try again next year. Almost people take the TOEIC. TOEIC is difficult test, but I need it. We must take examination. My score is not high yet. So I study hard English. I want to up my English skill.

I also like talking with my friends. I talk with my friends everyday. I am not tired of talking with my friends. I often talk normal life. For example, we talk our part-rime job, friends, study, love and TV star etc. Recently, I often talk about part-time jobs and TV star. Feeling over our talk run high. I can depend on my friends. My friends is very kind. There listen to my worry. I am happy. So I like my friends. Then we can help each other.

Finally, I am happy everyday. I like go to university, meet friends and go to part-time. I am study English from now on. I want to do overcome my poor subject. Then my good subject want to develop from now on. I am second grade, so I have to a lot of study. I make many memories with my friends. I do not regret for four years. I want to enjoy university life. I wish every student can spend on enjoy university life.

(770 words)

Outline

Univerysity life

• now
• study
• English
• Reading
• English newspaper
• Speaking
• presantation
• Writing
• blog
• essay
• book review
• typing
• Listening
• tape
• video
• other study
• Christian introduction
• Linguistics introduction
• American history
• Environment argument
• Law
• Biology
• National social and Japan
• American literary history
• lecture
• take qualification
• talk with friends
• after school
• eat lunch with friends
• class room
• restaurant
• part-time jobs
• supermarket
• register
• future
• computer study
• develop

(98 words)

My favorite comic

I like read comics. I have many comics. My favorite comic is "Kiminitodoke," "Five," "BECK" and "Swicthgirl." There are a lot of my favorite comics for me. Do you like read a comic? Maybe, almost people like the comic. I often read comics. "Kiminitodoke" became the movie. I watched it. "Kiminitodoke" is very pure love story. It is very popular. "Five" is youth school story. It's only a girl in a class. Her name is Asou Hina. She is very cheerful girl. Then 5 boys will be a group with her. So these six people are love, study, and talk of actually opposite. I recommend it yours. Please read it. "Switchgirl" is interesting story. A girl have on and off. On is public life. Off is private life. Almost people have it. I want you read my favorite comics! Try read it!

(142 words)

Mind map

University life 25 years

2. Univ. life 25 years
I will think my children study in university after 25 years. Then there will many useful instruments. For example, every student will study by iPad and every student, teacher will presentation by computer. I believe it. In fact I have no idea university in the future, but I’m looking forward to studying every student.


(59 words)

University life now

1. Univ. life now
My university life is very good. I’ m exciting everyday. I’m studying English now. It is difficult, but it is fun for me. I like English, so I can study English. There are many homework everyday, so I’m busy now. I do my best with friends. I’ m talking with my friends. It’s time very happy for me. I lead a full university life.


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BR 2-12: The Genie in the Bottle

I read "The Genie in the Bottle." I'll introduce about this story.

This story is about a fisherman, a bottle and a BIG bad genie.

Once upon a time, a fisherman went fishing. He threw his nets again and again. He caught many dust. Then, he caught something else "A fish!" he cried. But it wasn't. It was an ols bottle. He pulled out the stopped and looked in. But this is empty. So he threw it away. Suddenly, smoke turned into a huge face. He is genie. The genie's tummy rumbled. "I'm hungry," he growled. "I'm going to EAT you!" The fisherman thouoght that he have to get genie back in the bottle. So Genie whooshed back in and the fisherman pushed the stopper in hard. Then the fisherman went on fishing and caught a tasty fish for dinner.

In this book there were a little fun. It is not very interesting for me. I want to read many stoies.

(202 words)

My favorite line in the book is "I'm going to EAT you!" (Dickins 2009, p.15) This line is interesting! I don't think that genie said it.

Reference

Roise Dickins (2009). The Genie in the Bottle, Usborne Publishing Ltd.

My favorite candy

I like some candy. So, I can’t choose candy. But especially I like strawberry, orange and grape. I often eat strawberry milk candy. It is very delicious!! Have you eaten it? Strawberry milk taste is very sweet. I like sweet. I recommend you strawberry candy. I like other fruit candy. The fruit candy is very sweet and delicious. It is popular by almost children to adult. I eat candy almost everyday. Do you often eat it? Recently I often eat Chupa Chups. It is cute candy! Then, it is very cheap. Every people can easily buy it. The way of it to eat is a little difficult. But Chupa Chups is loved for many people. Please tell me more about your favorite candy!

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BR 2-11: The scaredycat

There was onece a cat who lived in an big town. His name was Stanley. But everyone called him Scaredy Cat, because hi was scared of everything. He was scared of planes and trains. He was scared of heights and kites. Stanley was the biggest scaredy cat in town.

One night, Stanley went for a walk with his friends, Tobby and Snowy. Something small and furry ran past. Then there was a mouse. Stanley was cried. The mouse ran into a house.

Everycat searced that mouse. Suddenly, the mouse ran across the hall and down to the cellar. "This way!" said Snowy. Snowy and Tabby raced downstairs.

BR 2-10: Penguins

Penguins live in some of the coldest places on earth. But you can also find penguins on sunny beaches and on blue seas.

There are nearly twenty different kinds of penguins. Penguins might come in different sizes. Penguins are a kind of bird. Most birds can fly. Their wings are too small for flying. And their bodies are too small for fling. And their bodies are too heavy to get off the ground.

Underwater, hungry penguins hunt for food. They dart after fish, and sea creatures called krill. A penguin snaps up some krill in its sharp, pointy beak. He swallows it whole, in one big GULP!

Once a year, penguins leave the sea. They travel across land to the place where they were born. Penguins can't walk fast. They waddle along on their webbed feet. When they arrive, the penguins gather in huge groups called rookeries. These stretch as far as the eye can see. Rookeries are very noisy places.

They all get into penguin pairs. Then the female penguin lays eggs. Eggs must be kept warm, so the chicks inside can grow. The penguin chick is ready to come out. It pecks and pecks until the top of the egg comes off. At first, penguin chicks only have fluffy feathers. They can't swim or feed themselves. Penguin parents go to sea to find food. The chicks can't eat whole food yet. So penguin parents swallow down their food, then bring it back up as a thick paste and feed it to their chicks. Then the chicks waddle to the sea for the first time. They chase fish and catch some in their sharp beaks. They're ready to take care of themselves. For the next few years, the young penguins live far out at sea. There, they get into pairs and have a chick of their own.

My favorite line in the book is when says, "There, they get into pairs and have a chick of their own." (Bronte. 2009, p. 42 it reminds me how strongly our thoughts influence our bodies.

I could know about penguin by in this book. The most surprising bit of information about how to grow chick from "eggs, the chick climbs out, go to the sea, and catch the food." (2009, p.27)

Reference

Davidson. Susanna. (2008). Penguins, Simon: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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Essay 2-02b:My language learning experience

I will introduce my language learning experience. I learned English, French, and Japanese. When I was only junior high school student, I was learning Latin at clubs. But, I can't speak Latin. I learned Japanese and English in every school. Then I learned French in university. I like learning various languages.

I have learned Japanese since childhood. When I was kindergarten student, I learned greeting from teachers. We had to greeting everyday. I was very happy. Everyone became smile! I was elementary school student; I learned hiragana, katakana and kanji. Kanji is difficult for me but it is happy now. Then I learned how to write letter. When I was junior high school student, I learned Kanji, proverbs, four idioms, poems and Japanese classics. Japanese classic is very difficult. There are a lot of expressions that I have not used. I was poor at Japanese classic. When I was high school student, Japanese is many using. So we must learn Japanese.

When I was junior high school student, I studied English for the first time. I was did anxiety learn English. The teacher was kind taught me English. I was very happy. So I like English. I took English examination active. When I was junior high school student, I learned basis grammar. When I was high school student, I learned application grammar. I am poor at grammar, but I do my best now. Grammar is necessary.

How to study English me is to consult the dictionary, listen to western music and watch western movies. I often listen to western music. My favorite musician is Michell Branch and Avlill Lavigne. So I can study English. It is easy for me to remember how to this study English.

I studied French last year. French was very difficult for me. I dislike it... But the teacher taught French to me politely. French grammar is difficult. There were a feminine and a man type in French. I did know them. French conversation was good! I want to talk with French. French and English are quite different. Therefore, it is difficult to remember. If I could speak to French, I’ll so cool. French looks like cool. Do you know French?

I experienced a lot of learning language. Learning language is very difficult for me. But in future, we must learn language.

I want to learn English, Japanese and other language. Then I want to try Italy and Spanish. So, I want to go Italy and Easter Island. Because, I am interested in Italy. I want to studu Italy history and language. Then Spanish is spoken on the Easter Island too. I want to try TOEIC, TOFLE and EIKEN etc.

I want to improve the ability at English. I enjoy English now. Then I want to go overseas. I want to learn English, conversation and communication. Hereafter, I want to carry it out.

(477 words)

my impressive songs 1

I will introduce about my three impressive songs.

1."Aitai" by YUZU
This song is a song that was able to be done after Yujin's father dies. I sympathize with this song. This song became theme song of TV drama. It is "Ghost friends". Have you listened to this song? Please listen to this music!


2."Yushinron" by RADWIMPS
I like the best song into RADWIMPS"s songs. This word is very impressive. I want to listen to music for everyone! Please listen!



3."Hello again~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~" by JUJU
This song was coverd by JUJU. It is a song that My Little Lover is singing in reality. Do you know this song? Recently, I often listen to it. This song's music video is very impressive! I cried. Please listen to it!!



I will introduce about my favorite song again.

See you.


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My favorite TV star

My favorite TV star is Osamu Mukai, Masaharu Fukuyama and more. I like Osamu Mukai. He is actor. His acting is good at well. He played a lot of drama, movie and stage. I often look at him at the TV. Have you seen his at the TV and magazine? He is so cool and smile is cute! He is come from Kanagawa. He was a graduated from Meiji university. He is smart. He found employment in a casual bar after college as an employee, and served as the manager back for one year. He was bartender for 6 years.
The drama which he performed is "Nodame cantabile" and "Honey and a clover", etc. The movie which he performed is "Hanamizuki" and "BECK", etc. Each work is very famous and popular. please see his performed the drama and movie.

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BR 2-09: Not Again

I read this book first time. I learned it.

Main character is David.
David showered, dressed and breakfast quickly, because his first basketball game for the top team. David's friend Alex, he were met David's house.

Second later, there was a loud screech of car brakes. Mrs. Cooper didn't take any notice, as there were traffic lights outside their house. Cars often had to stop in a hurry. But, one minute later, her front door burst open. It was Alex. There were tears in his eyes. He could hardly door. "It's D-D-David," he stammered. "A car knocked him down." Mrs. Cooper reached David before the ambulance did. He was lying in a strange position. He was lifted onto a stretcher and taken to hospital.

David was lucky to be alive. He was in a coma for six weeks. He stayed in hospital for nearly a year. When he came out, the top half of his body was as good as new. His brain was fine, and his arms were strong. But, his legs were too badly damaged to support him.
Alex visited David shortly after he came home.

Before the accident, David was always in a hurry. After the accident, he was even worse.

The accident changed David's life a lot, but there was a lot that didn't change. He couldn't run and jump and go rock-climbing any more. But, he could still shoot hoops, swim, wrestle with his friends and lift weights in the gym. He joined the Wheelchair Cowboys and played goal attack for the C team. David was praised at the coach, but David must do high practice.

David practiced shooting for hours. He pushed his wheelchair for miles, and lifted weights to build his arm muscles. He was determined that one day he would play for the A team. David got fitter, stronger, faster and more accurate with his shooting. He moved up to the B team.

David wanted a new chair badly, but he didn't like to ask his parents for one.

One day, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper watched David and Alex racing home from school. "That's not a wheel chair," laughed his dad. "Nah!" puffed David. "This wheelchair is as slow as a donkey with broken legs."
! I need a Zoomo really," said David. "Zoomos are sports chairs. They7re designed for speed. They're light but strong.

After few days, David and Alex went round the house to put out the rubbish. David's got tears in his eyes. There, in the middle of the path, was a brand new Zoomo Sports Chair. "Your parents are the greatest," said Alex. "Yeah," agreed David. "The greatest!"

A month later, David woke up early on Saturday morning. He showered quickly. He dressed quickly. He gulped his breakfast down.

"This is the best day of David's life. David's first game for the A team.

When David and Alex reached the gym gate, David raced round the corner too quickly. His wheels went off the path.

Crash!

He fell down.

Thump!

He landed hard. He lay still. His eyes stayed closed.
"David!" yelled Alex. "Not again!" He grabbed his friend's arm. "Wake up! Can you hear me?" There was no answer. Alex called to David again and again but David lay still. Then, David laughed. "I'm not hurt," he said. "I was just joking." Alex laughed, too.

He stood the wheelchair up and David climbed back into it. He grinned at Alex.



I gave courage at David. He was very strong! I recommend this book. Please read it.


(589 words)

BR 2-08: The Giant's Causeway

Main character is Finn McCool. He was an Irish giant. He was big and strong, and he had won many battles. So, he was very tired.

One day, Finn met Oonagh, a clever giantess. Finn and Oonagh liked each other, so they decided to live together.

Suddenly, a heavy tock landed near Finn. Who threw that? Came a loud voice. The mightily fighter Benandonner of Scotland. Benandonner searched for Finn. "Come over here and stay that!" yelled. Finn angrily, "I'm the strongest giant in this land." "It's only the water that's stopping me from coming to fight you. Then, you'll have to come over and fight, giant to giant."

Finn began to pull great slabs of rock off the cliff. It took Finn a week to finish the causeway. He threw down the last slabs late one night, and then walked back over the causeway to his cave.

In the morning, someone was making a lot of noise. Benandonner came to Finn's house, but Finn was still asleep. Suddenly. Oonagh had a plane. She woke Finn and made him put on her biggest dress. Oonagh was rapped to Finn. Soon, Benandonner came storming into their cave, shouting. "Be quiet! Finn's not here", she said. Benandonner looked down at the baby. Really, the baby is Finn. Then, Benandonner was nervous. He turned and ran back over the causeway, pulling up the rocks to stop Finn from coming after him.


(238 words)