BR3-London-

November is also the month of the Lord Mayor’s Show. It happens on the second Saturday, and Londoners can see their new Lord Mayor. The Mayor travels from his home at Mansion House to the Strand in a 200-year-old coach. (p.9)

Today, I read London. It is in the Oxford Bookworms Library and written by John Escott. This book consists of 10 parts.

London is the biggest city in Britain, with more than seven million people, and millions of visitors come to London every year. However, two thousand years ago, London was a small village by the River Thames.

The plague often came to London, but 1665 was the worst year of all. In the hot summer that year thousands of people were ill, and 100,000 of them died. 1665 was called the Year of the Great Plague. Then a year later, in 1666, there was a big fire – the Great Fire of London. Most houses were built of wood at that time, and fires love wood. The Great Fire of London went through street after street, and it did stop for four days. More than a quarter of a million people lost their homes in the fire.

London’s oldest and most famous church is Westminster Abbey. English kings and queens always have their coronations here – from the time of William the Conqueror in 1066 to today in the twenty-first century. London have the London eye, a big wheel 135 meters high. It was built in 2000 and celebrates the Millennium. It never stops moving, but it moves very slowly. Visitors travel in the capsules on the wheel for 30 minutes, and when the weather is good, we can see for 40 kilometers across London.

The British Museum in Great Russell Street is the biggest museum in Britain, and the oldest museum in the world. It opened in 1759. There are 94 galleries (it is a four kilometer walk through all these galleries), a reading room, and bookshops. At the center of the building is the beautiful Great Court.

I went to London last summer and visited many places where was on the book. When I read this book, I felt very nostalgic. I want to go there again.

E, John. (1995). London. Oxford: Oxford Bookworms Library.

San Fransisco

When you stand on the Golden gate bridge, and look east across San Fransisco you can see an island, it is very small but everybody knows the its name, 'Alcatlaz'. Every year more than 1.4 million visitos visit this place.

Alcatraz island first became an important prison in1907. At this time, it was only a prison for soldiers. Then, in the 1930s, the U.S. government needed a place for the most dangerous people in the country - people from wild cities like Chicago or New York. They thought nobody would be able to escape from the island of Alcatraz.

BR2-Romeo and Juliet-

J: Oh, Romeo! What's in a name? You are a Montague and I am a Capulet. Thay're just names, they don't mean anything. (p.11)

Today, I read "Romeo and juliet". It is oxford bookworms playscripts and written by William Shakespeare. I knew the story, and I have read this book and I read again. The characters are Romeo and Juliet. They loved each other, but it was secret. They managed to keep their love secret. But when Romeo was sent away from Verona, and arrangement were made for Juliet to marry Paris, a friend of her father's, hope begins to die. Can any of their friends help the young lovers to be together for ever...?

 It is very famouse story all over the world, so if you haven't read this book yet, I strongly recommend to you!!

S, William. (2006). Romeo and Juliet. oxford: oxford university press.

BR1-Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's son-

When visitors came to see Sherlock Holmes in Baker Street, they often did surprising things.(p.1)

     Today, I read "Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's son". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Conan Doyle. Dr Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? And why does he need the help of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes? Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son...
     I like Sherlock Holmes' stories. These stories are all funny, so I recommend these!

D, Conan. (2002). Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's son. oxford: oxford bookworms library.

15.Book review -A little princess-

One cold winter day a little girl and her father arrived in London. (p.1)




Today, I read "Little pincess". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Jennifer Bassett. I have read before, but I read this book again because this story is interesting.

Sara is a heroin of this story. She lives with her father and they are very rich family. One day, her father take Sara to London and he work to India. She was lonely, but she was able to make friends and she was happy. However, her father died because of ill, and his friends ran away with his all money, so Sara had nothing. Ms.Minchin got Sara stay in her house and work for her bread. Sara worked very hard.  One day, Sara met a man. Actually, the man was her father's friend and look for Sara to give her money. He lived with Sara and her friend, Becky. They lived happily ever after.

At first, I thought that Sara is poor girl, because Ms.Minchin bullied her all day. However, after she met her father's friend, she looks very happy.

Bassett,J. (2000). A Little Princess. Oxford : Oxford University Press

14.Book review -The trumpet-major-

The year was 1804. the place was Wessex, in the south of England. britain was at war with France.(p.7)

Today, I read "The trumpet-major". It is macmillan readers and written by Thomas Hardy. The main characters are John, Robert, and Ann. John loves Ann, but Ann loves Robert. Robert have a financee, but John know that Robert's financee is immoral, so he drive her out. Robert and her financee break up, and he is in the navy. Many people recommend Ann to marry John, but Ann and Robert are reconciled, so John give up marrying Ann. After that, Robert and Ann marry, and John is killed in action.

 

H, Thomas. (1962). The trumpet-major. macmillan: macmillan readers.

13.Book review -Little women-

Next to the Marches' small house, there was a large house. The sisters called this house, 'The Laurence House'. (p.16)

Today, I read "Little women". It is macmillan readers and written by Louisa M. Alcott.

This story is called "Wakakusa monogatari" in Japanese. The main characters are 4 girls. In the christmas day, their father was not in home, but they spent happy time. One day, their father got sick and went back to Washington, so thier mother went to there. Then, Beth got sick... Could they be happy?

Please read it!

A, Louisa M. (1953). Little women. macmillan: macmillan readers.

12.Book review -Too old to rock and roll and other stories-

"Why don't you learn?" Greg said coldly. "I won't always be here." and neither will you, he said silently to himself.(p.17)

Today, I read "Too old to rock and roll and other stories". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Jan Mark. There are three short stroies. Greg is a teenager with a problem. After the death of Greg's mother in an accident, his father takes no interest in life at all. Greg and his mother's friend try hard to help him. His father become fine, but he takes a young woman who is not good at cooking...

The first story is very interesting. Please read it.

M, Jan. (2000). Too old to rock and roll and other stories. Oxford: oxford bookworms library.

11.Book review -New yorkers short stories-

One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. (p.1)

Today, I read "New yorkers short stories". It is oxford book worms library and written by O. Henry. There are 5 stories. A housewife, a tramp, a lawyer, a waitress, an actress -ordinary people living ordinary lives in New York. I'll introduce one story.

A poor madame only has one dollar and eighty-seven cents, so she can't buy a christmas present for her husband. One day, she sell her hair for twenty dollars and buy a chain for watch. That day of christmas, she gives her husband the chain, but he sold his watch because he buy combs for her. She don't has long hair now due to cutting her hair, and he don't have watch. They sold their famous thing for each other. It is very sad but interesting story, so please read it.

O. Henry. (1991). New yorkers short stories. Oxford: oxford bookworms library.

10.Book review -Much ado about nothing-

Outside Leonato's house, in Messina. Leonato is talking to Hero and Beatrice. A messenger arrives with a letter. (p.1)

Today, I read "Much ado about nothing". It is oxford university press and written by William Shakespeare. Brave young Claudio and Leonato's pretty daughter Hero are in love and want to marry, but Don John has a wicked plan to stop thier wedding....

This story is very famous and called one of the big three comedies of Shakespeare, so I recommend this book to you. Please read it!

S, William. (2000). Much ado about nothing. Oxford: oxford university press.

9.Book review -Sherlock holmes two plays-

Sherlock Holmes's room. Holmes and Watson are sitting in chairs.(p.16)

Today, I read "Sherlock holmes two plays". It is oxford bookworms playscripts and written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. There are two stories, "The Red-Headed League" and "The Three Students". This series is that holmes and his partner, Watson solved many mysterious incidents. This is also famous in Japan, and I like these stories very much. All the stories written by Conan Doyle are interesting, so I recomend to read!

D, Conan. (1999). Sherlock holmes two plays. oxford: oxford bookworm playscripts.

8.Book review -Matty doolin-

"Now, Doolin, what are you going to do?" said Mr Funnell. (p.1)

Today, I read "Matty doolin". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Catherine Cookson. The main character's name is Matty. He likes animal very much, so he wants to work in farm, but his father wants him to work in ship-building, so he disagrees Matty's dream. He has a dog, but his father says that Matty can't keep his dog, because the dog barks and eats his father's shoes.

But because of Nelson, Matty finds a new life...

Please read it!

Cookson, C. (2000). Matty Doolin. Oxford: oxford bookworm library.

7.Book review -The piano-

Tony worked and worked. He got up at six every morning. He worked on the farm until four o'clock in the afternoon.(p.32)

Today, I read "The piano". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Rosemary Border. The main character's name Anthony Evans. He is called Tony. Tony is very famous musician. In this book, he speak his life. He did't like study but liked music when he was a child. He lived in farmer. In summer vacation, he found an old piano. He could play the piano. During summer vacation, he played the piano in his school. He had a talent of piano, so he took part in the contest. He won the contest, and he went to music school and started his life as a musician.

I like music very much, so this book is very interesting.

I recommened this book!

R, Border. (1989). The piano. oxford: oxford bookworms library.

6.Book review -Romeo and juliet-

J: Oh, Romeo! What's in a name? You are a Montague and I am a Capulet. Thay're just names, they don't mean anything. (p.11)

Today, I read "Romeo and juliet". It is oxford bookworms playscripts and written by William Shakespeare. I knew the story, but I have never read the book, so I read this book. The characters are Romeo and Juliet. They loved each other, but it was secret. They managed to keep their love secret. But when Romeo was sent away from Verona, and arrangement were made for Juliet to marry Paris, a friend of her father's, hope begins to die. Can any of their friends help the young lovers to be together for ever...?

 It is very famouse story all over the world, so if you haven't read this book yet, you should read it!!

S, William. (2006). Romeo and Juliet. oxford: oxford university press.

5.Book review -The princess diaries-

My name is Mia Thermopolis. I'm fourteen years old and I live in New York City. I live in an apartment in Greenwich Village, on the west side of the city.(p.8)

Today, I read "The princess diaries". It is macmillan readers and written by Meg Cabot. The heroine is Mia. She is not cute and her characteristic is soso, so although she has a boy who she likes, she can't approach him. She is first year student of high school and lives in NY. One day, her grandmother who doesn't met Mia for 15 years come and said Mia that she is a queen of Jenobia, and Mia is only heir of Jenobia because her father died. Mia is surprised to hear that. Her grandmother suggest Mia that she does training to be a queen by a party after three weeks, and after that, she decide if she become a queen, so she start the training.

The story was very interesting. It seems that this story continue to part 2, so I'd like to read it!

M, Cabot. (2007). The princess diaries. macmillan: Macmillan readers.

4.Book review -Huckleberry finn-

You don't know about me if you haven't read a book called The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.(p.1)

Today, I read "Huckleberry finn". It is oxford bookworms library and written by Mark Twain. The character was named huck and Jim. They ran into at the Mississippi river, and they cooperate each other and escape from the town. In the way to escape, they encountered many troubles, but Tom  Sawyer appeard and he saved them.

I didn't read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", but the story was interesting. I thought that the first sentense of this story was very funny. I recommend this book.

Twain,M. (1956). Huckleberry Finn. Oxford: Oxford bookworms library

3.Book reviews -Sherlock Holmes short stories-

Very early morning, a young woman, dressed in black, came to see us. She looked tired and unhappy, and her face was very white.(p.1)

Today, I read "Sherlock Holmes short stories. It is oxford bookworms library, and written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. There were three stories, "The speckled band", "A scandal in bohemia", and "The five ogange pips". I felt "The speckled band" was the most interesting story. It was a little strange mystery. Helen's sister, Jullia dead, but nobody knew the cause of her death, so Helen asked Holmes to help her. Holmes cooperated with Watson who was his buddy. They always solved many incidents and mystery. How could they solve this mystery...?

I like Conan Doyle's story, so I enjoyed to read.

Doyle, C. (1989). Sherlock Holmes short stories. Oxford: oxford bookworms library. 

2.Book Review-Anne of green gables-

Matthew Cuthbert lived with his sister Marilla on their farm on Prince Edward Island in Canada.(p.1)

Today, I read "Anne of green gables". It is oxford  bookworms library, and written by L. M. Montgomery. The heroin's name is Anne. Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla lived on their farm in Canada. One day, they decided that they adopt a boy to continue on their farm. However, there was a girl named Anne. They returned her to the orphanage, but they decided that they bring her up.

Anne was very smart, so she wanted to go to a collge, but Matthew died, so they had no money and she had to give up....

Japanese name of this book is "Anne of red hair". It is very famous book in Japan, so please read it.

L. M. Montgomery. (1994). Anne of green gables. Oxford: Oxford bookworms library.

1.Book Review-Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-

She tried to think of something to do, but it was a hot day and she felt very sleeepy and stupid. She was still sitting and thinking when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran past her. (p.1)

Today, I read "Alice's adventures in wonderland". It is oxford bookworms library and writtten by Lewis Carroll. Alice was bored. Suddenly, she found white rabbit and she followed the rabbit. She dropped into a whole. When she drank, she got smaller, and when she ate cake, she got bigger. She joined tea party. She met queen. In the world, court were also held.
The story which Alice experenced was all her dream.
I knew the story's name, but I didn't know much about the story, so I was able know about the story.

Lewis, C. (1946). Alice's adventures in wonderland. Oxford: oxford bookworms library.

Spring Vacation

     This spring, I went to Fukuoka to meet my high school's friends. We met for the first time in about a year. We went to Tenjin and "Sweets Paradice". We waited for an hour to eat sweets and foods. Then, we walked the town and did shopping. I had very good time.
     I join a festival named "Kyusyu Gassai 2018" in Kumamoto. Yosakoi club, Higomaguma, planned and managed the festival. My charge is assistant director of Shimotori 2banngai. We prepared from June. It was very hard and busy. That day of the festival, I was very nervous and worried whether the festivel succeeded. However, I was able to watch the scene that many people smiled, so I was very happy. The festival was a great success! I would like to do my best next year.
     In March 17, I become 19 years old! I was glad that many people said to me "Happy Birthday!" I received many presents from my frieands. I was so happy!!

15,Book review-The long tunnel-

At universities in England, May is the month of examinations.(p.3)

Today, I read "The long tunnel". It is macmillan readers and written by John Milne. When Sheila and Charles talked about summer, Paul invited them to his second house. Sheila and Charles went out, but they can't meet Paul. Although they visit his secound house, stronger was there. Where is Paul? And Who is the man?...

Milne, J. (2005). The long tunnel. Macmillan: macmillan readers.

14,Book review-Rich Man, Poor Man-

One day a postman came to my village. The postman brought me a letter from my son, Saul.(p.3)

Today, I read "Rich man, poor man" It is macmillan readers and written by T.C Jupp. An old man and his wife recieved the letter from their son who works in the world. There were money in the letter. This book is not happyend, a little sad story... But please read it!

T. C. Jupp. (2005). Rich man, poor man. Macmillan: Macmillan readers 

13,Book review-Sara says no!-

Sara's father stays at home. He cleans the house. He cooks the food. He is very happy! "That's life!" he says.(p.16)

Today, I read "Sara says no!". It is macmillan readers and written by Norman Whitney. Sara helped her father. Her farher always cheated his custmors, so Sara always said "No!" She was unhappy. She prayed... Next year, Mister fruit is Miss fruit.

Whitney, N. (2005). Sara says no! Macmillan: Macmillan readers.

12,Book review-This is London-

London is the biggest city in Britain. Over seven million people live and work in London.(p.4)

Today, I read "This is London". It is macmillan readers and written by Phillip Prowse.

This book introduced London's place or culture. last summer, I visited London with my friends. There were many places where I have been to, so I was happy and I wanted to visit there again. There were also places where I have never been to, so I was excited!! When you read this book, I'm sure you that you want to go. Please read it!

Prowse, P. (2006). This is London. Macmillan: Macmillan readers.

11,Book review -A picture to remember-

Then she heard the sound of police cars. The man in the car lifted up his gun. Cristina felt afraid.(p.7)

Today, I read "A picture to remember". It is cambridge university press, and written by Sarah Scott-Malden. The main characeter was Cristina. She works for the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires. She loves art and is happy with her life. One day, she had a morterbike accident and couldn't remember some things. But there were two men who thought she remembered too much, and they wanted to kill her before she told the police what she saw. What she saw was that they had a gun, but she didn't remember anything...

I was excited to read it, so I recommend this book!

Scott-Malden, S. (1999). A picture to remember. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.