Environment

*Topic:Environment
There are many environmental problems in our lives. In fact, we, human beings, makes the problems, and the problems effect on us, too. To solve or decrease these problems, we should think about them seriously.


*Vocabulary:
acid rain.....rain that contains harmful acid which can damage the environment and caused by chemicals in the air

carbon dioxide.....the gas produced when animals breathe out, when carbon is burned in air

carbon monoxide.....a poisonous gas produced when carbon, especially in petrol, burns in a small amount of air

climate.....the typical weather conditions in a particular area

solar energy.....power that is used to provide heat relating to the sun

exhaust fumes.....the gas produced when an engine is working

fertilizers.....a substance that is put on the soil to make plants grow

global warming.....a general increase in world temperatures caused by increased amounts of carbon dioxide around the Earth

greenhouse effect.....a glass building used for growing plants that need warmth, light, and protection

ozone layer.....a layer of gases in the sky that prevents harmful radiation from the sun from reaching the Earth

rain forest.....a tropical forest with tall trees that are very close together, growing in an area where it rains a lot

wildlife.....animals and plants growing in natural conditions

drought.....a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water for plants and animals to live

flood.....to cover a place with water or to become covered with water



*Reading:
Please read the following article and answer the question.


Question
1, What did the government do to cut CO2 emissions?
2, Why the volume of Japan's greenhouse gas emissions posted?
3, What did the electric power company need?



*Listening :
Please check this movie and answer the questions.




Question
1, What does civilization collapse without?
2, What do they do to creat a national of public private mechanism?
3, What do they do to reduce large consumptionable water, energy and another materuals?



*Writing:
Please choose one topic and write about the solution of the environmental issues and your opinion freely.

**Topic**
1, Global warming
2, Pollution of the sea
3, Acid rain
4, Depletion of the ozone payer
5, Deforestation

Travel Advice

I pulished travel advice.

URL

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g298173-d1701745-r71462413-Kamakura-Yokohama_Kanagawa_Prefecture_Kanto.html#UR71462413

A fireworks display

Hi, Caleb!

I went to see a fireworks display at Minatomirai in Yokohama with my friends yesterday. We wore yukata. They were vivid color and very pretty. Everyone, my friends, were pretty and yukata matched them. We saw the fireworks while eating or drinking such as snaks. The fireworks were very beatiful and were various shapes and color! For example, the shape of smily and heart, the color of pink, green, red, blue, and yellow and so on. Also, many colors mixed and made a beatuful collaboration. They made us happy and enjoyable. I won't forget the memory which had with everyone. We had a very good time! I want to go to see the fireworks display again. Moreover, I want to wear the yukata.

Mayu Koabayashi

Movie

Hi, Caleb!

Last Friday, I watched the movie,"Mimiwosumaseba." The movie is jiburi animation. This is famous movie and popular among both adults and children. I also love this one. The heroine's youth is described and the enthusiasm is very fascinationg or attractive. Also, the gril who want to find something to do and the boy who has own dream and makes an effort falls in love! The love enables the girl to have a mind to do. I was impressed. This movie gives me a power and I won't get tired even if I watch again and again. I recommend the movie!

Mayu Koabayshi

A sweet potato

Hi, Caleb!

In fact, I love sweet potates. Then, I introduce sweet potates confections to you. The other day, I ate chocolates and cakes tasting of sweet potates. The taste was very good. The sweet potates' growing area is Kagoshima prefecture. I had been there as a trip, and I ate sweet potate pies. I have liked sweet potates since the trip. Therefore, I am interested in the confections tasting of sweet potates. From now on, I want to find the confectoin and eat the ones which growing area is Kagoshima prefecture.

Mayu Kobayashi

Hawaii

I wanted to publish the movie about Tahiti, but I didn't find it, so I published one about Hawaii where is in the Pacific. Like Tahiti, there is a beautiful lagoon and beach in Hawaii such as Waikiki. In the movie, the high ranked hotel was introduced. The room was very clean, and the food sounded delicious.

In fact, my parents went on a trip to Hawaii. They showed me the pictures. The pictures are as if it is picture postcards. The beach in Waikiki is very beautiful and the sunshine is dazzling. I want to go to Hawaii.

tanabata festival

Hi, Caleb!

On 3rd July, I went to tanabata festival in Hiratsuka city. Moreover, I was a sales assistant. I sold Shizuoka cola. This is green tea cola and something with an unusual taste. However, it was very popular drink among many people.

Also, my friends came to see me and enjoyed the festival! My hometown is known for the festival. I was glad to meet my friend and to sell the Shizuoka cola!

Finally, I recommend you drinking the cola.

Mayu Kobayashi

Italian food

Hi, Caleb!

The other day, I went to eat Italian food with my youger student. In fact, I and her love Italian food. I ate risotto, spaghetti and lasagna last week. She ate a pizza. Especially, the spaghetti was tomato taste. Moreover, much cheeses were on the spaghetti. I like cheese very much too. The risotto was tomato taste too. A fully ripened tomato was in the risotto. Also, lasagna was meat sauce taste. They made me happy! I will continue to eat Italian food from now on.

Mayu Kobayashi

URL

Movie review's URL

http://imdb.com/title/tt0988045/usercomments-490

Movie Review

I watched a "Sherlock Homes."

The main characters were Sherlock Homes and his partner Dr John Watson, a bad person, Load Blackwood. The Blackwood already had killed five women. He is near to kill sixth victim. The sixth victim is Iren Adler. Sherlock Homes and Dr John Watson overcome many kinds of difficulties or troubles and fight against Blackwood to save her. Finally, they defeat Blachwood, Sherlock Homes loves Iren Adler and Watson and Homes were tied with strong bond.


My first impression of this movie was difficult. This is because there were many kinds of ley points and persons. Moreover, Sherlock Homes was genious, so it was difficult for me to understand the trick or riddle. There was a complex human relationship too. However, the movie was very powerful and formidable! The sound was made suddenly and was big. Therefore, I recommend that you watch the movie in movie theater. Although there were thrilling, I felt that it was very interesting and the movie touched me!

Home cooking

Hi, Caleb!

The other day, I ate food which my grandamother cooked. The dishes were fried chickens, wieners, croquettes, and grilled fishes and so on. These were very delicious. She is good at home cooking, so I'm always looking forward to eating them. The dishes were many kinds of food. For example, Japanese food, Western food, and Chinese food. The kinds were rich. Also, I think that I want to cook very well.

Mayu Koabayshi

Travel unit

a... I want to go on a trip to Tahiti in summer. This is because Tahiti island has very beautiful lagoon, nature, and mountain. Moreover, I remembered that people who is in Tahiti island are very kind and warm when I watched TV program about Tahiti. Therefore, I'd like to go to Tahiti.


b... My travel styles are three points. They are relaxation, excitement, and safety.


*Summary
One ticket
From Narita in Tokyo to Tahiti Polynesia
Leave: Wednesday, September 1st
Arrive: Friday, September 3rd
One person $20,37(+$149 taxes and fees =$21,86 USD per person)
Economy class

Leave: Wed. Sep. 1
Depart 3:55pm Tokyo Japan(NRT) to Hong Kong(HKG) Arrive 7:35pm Fright : Cathay Pacific ＃549
Depart 9:05pm Hong Kong(HKG) to Auckland, New Zealand(AKL) Arrive 11:55am Fright : Cathay Pacific ＃107
Depart 2:05pm Auckland, New Zealand(AKL) to Papeeto, French Polynesia(PPT) Arrive 8:55pm Fright : Air Tahiti Nui ＃102

Return: Fri. Sep.2
Depart 7:00am Papeeto, French Polynesia( PPT) to Tokyo Japan(NRT) Arrive 1:55pm Fright : Air Tahiti Nui ＃78

*Hotel

When looking for a hotel, I prefer nice atmosphere & design, clean rooms and good service.
I choose "Quiet, friendly and comfortable" hotel.

9/1-9/3
Sweet Rezort Tahiti Price 14,096 yen per night.
The hotel is a part of Pearl Beach resort and Spa. Also, it is fantastic with wonderful view over the pool and Tahiti lagoon. The infinity pool with bar is highlight the pool and facilities are well presented. The staff is very helpful, the restaurant is fine with excellent meals.


*Sightseeing Destination
The city of Papeete in Tahiti

1, Museun of Tahiti
The museum tell us the story, history, culture, environment and enthrology of Tahiti in Polunesia. The museum is familiar with us and very wonderful.

2, Municipal Market
This large and bustling market hall offers local farm products, handicrafts, souvenirs and variety of fish and food products.

3, Drinking
"Mana Rock Cafe" is downtown on the waterfront. The open air-pub is a good place to sit outside in the shade and have a cold beer on a hot afternoon.

There are various sightseeing spots. For example, the lagoon and beach is picturesque. Papeete in Tahiti has a good value and unique sightseeing spots. Therefore, it is fun for the whole family. From Japan to Tahiti, we can be accessible there. There are a lot of advantages.

My favorite food

Hi, Caleb!

The other day, I ate monnjayaki in Tsukishima at Tokyo. The specialty store is famous and used for TV dorama location. There are many kinds of them. I was excited! I enjoyed making them and eating them with my friends. In fact, there are many monnjayaki stores in Tsukishima. Therefore, I recommend going to there.


Also, I ate a green tea doughnut and a black sesame ice cream! I like eating summer's dessert or sweet. They are very delicious! Especially, a black sesame ice cream was lightly seasoned food. It made me cool. From now on, I am looking forward to eating summer food.


Mayu Kobayashi

Movie Review Response

One movie I want to see is Alice in Wonderland recently. Here is some reviews.


ericpendley from United States: " It is still worth the high price of the 3-D admission to see some of the amazing animation and design... The animation is quite sunning and wonderful... there are some clever elements that owe only to good visual design and direction."



Sniper005533 from United States: " The best part of this movie is Johnny Depps portrayal of the mad hatter who truly is mad."


Fridayjack1 from United kIngdom: " ...it's the visual landscape that makes Alice's newest adventure so wondrous...


Based on the reviews, I would like to this movie! They say it is worth the high price of 3-D admission. I want to experience of amazing and exciting by watching this movie with 3-D. I think that this movie is wondrous, fascinating, and attracting! It's worth is watching.

Hi, Caleb!



The other day, I went to Kamakura with my friends. I ate a lot of delicious food there. First, I ate carry and rice at curry shop called the CARAWAY. Especially, cheese curry was very good! I recommend it. Second, I tried out the food at various and ate ice cream. The taste was green tea and purple potate. It was mix tasting and very delicious. In Kamakura, there are many delicious food, so I recommend that you go to Kamakura.



Mayu Koabayshi

My favorite movie

1, Genre..... Mystery or Thriller

2, Setting..... The Rome city including the Vatican

3, Characters..... The key person is Robert Langdon who is acted by Tom Hanks. He has sides both right and wrong. Until final, we don't know if he is a good-man or a bad person.

4, Conflict..... Someone steals anti-matter which make nucleus and he/she murders the persons concerned one after another.

5, What happens?..... Langdon was about to explain clearly a riddle and find or pinpont the murderer.

Have you seen it or do you want to see it?
I recommend that you see it.

Mayu Koabayshi

Check out this movie!

Angels & Demons

Guess the movie.

Child psychologist Malcom Crowe is one night visited by an ex-patient named Vincent, angry, enraged. He wounds Crowe, then kills himself. A few months later, Crowe is visited by a 9-year old boy named Cole. He sees dead people who do not know they are dead. Because of this, he is called a freak in school. Crowe, at first thinks he is seeing things, but after spending a lot of time with Cole (much to his wife's dismay), he discovers Cole may be seeing dead people after all.

Introduction

Hi, Caleb!



My name is Mayu Koabayshi. My blog's name is "KOMAYU." This is because my companion in my club call me Komayu, so this name is become familiar with me and my friends.


My hobby is listening to music, sleeping, eating delicious food and shopping. These things give me power and freshness. Especially, listening to my favorite music make me happy when I am sad or disappointed. Also, I played the trombone when I was a high school student. Therefore, I like playing the musical instrument and listening to classis or jazz music.



In this class, I want to post my blog about my favorite music or my favorite food more once in a month. Also, I want to improve my English skills.


Mayu Koabayshi