essay winter1-1

Nowadays, the amount of obesity is increasing in North America. It is obvious that fast food shops such as McDonald’s and KFC are increasing. I think these problems are caused by society. There are three reasons: too many commercials and advertisements, too much work for people, and high cot of healthy foods.

There are too many commercials and advertisements of fast food shops in our society. We can see a lot of advertisements all over roads; in addition, they can make us hungry and thirsty. They give us presser to eat and drink to get more money. There are some fast food shops, so companies are doing competition between them. It become easy to eat if people see commercials or advertisements.

These days, some people don’t have much time to eat because they have to do too much work. Society gives people too much work, and it makes people really busy. We don’t spend so much time to eat fast food; in addition, fast foods are easy to eat. Thus, people don’t need to spend time to cook. It’s really convenient, however, it’s not good for our health.

We can avoid unhealthy food if we try to get organic foods, vegetables. However, healthy foods are too expensive so people can’t get them so often. Fast food is so cheap because it doesn’t have enough nutrition. Consequently, society has to think of the price of healthy foods.

Obesity can create an uncomfortable life. People should not have too much fast food, or we can’t stop the increase of obesity. The society gives effects to people by using commercials and advertisements, so society ought to reduce them.

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About my hometown :)

My hometown is Kumamoto in Japan and it’s one of Kyusyu and I like Kumamoto. It is really countryside so it has a lot of nature. Aso is one of the most famous cities in Kumamoto because it is famous for caldera. But in this essay, let me introduce Kumamoto city which is the biggest city in Kumamoto.

First, I take you to Kumamoto castle. Kumamoto Castle is one of the most famous castles in Japan, it was built by Kiyomasa Kato about 400 years ago and you can learn about history of Kumamoto there. You can take pictures of Japanese style castle. There are a big park and the museum next to the castle, so you can also enjoy those places. I recommend you to have a lunch in the park because the view from the park is so beautiful. You can eat lunch with looking beautiful Kumamoto Castle.

Next, we can go to Suizenji Park which has Japanese garden. You can experience tea ceremony and feel Japanese culture. I really recommend you to eat ikinari-dango in this park because ikinari-dango of here is really famous and tastes so good. Ikinari-dango is famous food in Kumamoto, and it tastes like sweet potatoes. Also there are some souvenir shops so you can buy Japanese stuff for your family or friends. If you go to the Suizenji Park, you can feel a lot of Japanese cultures.

Finally, I take you to my university, Kumamoto Gakuen University. It is near the Suizenji Park and it takes about 15 minutes by bus from downtown. You can look a foreign university and learn differences. In my University, there are 3 cafeterias. Bakery, large cafeteria, and student centre. Almost exchange students like the bakery because many kinds of breads are sold there. If you come to my university in November 1-3th, you can enjoy our school festival!! KGU’s festival is really famous and there are some special ornaments in the campus. Students prepare for the festival about 4 months before. My university is really good place.

Kumamoto is really good place to live. If you come, you can touch a lot of Japanese cultures. It will be good opportunity to learn about Japan and enjoy your trip.

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Essay 1-03b: OHANA

Do you love your family? Whichever you answer, it is necessary for you to think of your family. I think ‘Lilo and Stitch’ is really cute story. It is a Hawaiian story so it is good to watch in summer. We usually don’t think of the importance of our family or friends so it was good opportunity for me to think of them. Lilo is a little girl who lives in Hawaii and Stitch is a monster which is from the space. He doesn’t know family’s warmth and Lilo knows family’s warmth. Lilo lives with Stitch and teaches him ‘what is family?’ Finally, he can learn ‘what is family?’ thanks to Lilo. I think they are a good family. According to this movie, OHANA means family in Hawaii. In this movie, they often say “OHANA is family, Families are always staying with.” I think these words are really good and it is important to think of our family.

Recently, I have less time to stay with my family because I have many things to do. For example, a part-time job, hanging out with my friends, studying in the university, and so on!! So I don’t talk with them much time but I sometimes think of my family. I think Lilo and Stitch is a good movie to consider about own family.

Next, I think Lilo and Stitch are also good friends. Lilo has a lot of friends and she enjoyed her life with them. But Stitch has not a lot of friends so he didn’t know what is friend before he met Lilo. I think Lilo is a really kind girl so Stitch is very lucky. Friendship is really important for my life. I may not live without my friends because my favorite time is talking time with friends. Friends are like a treasure in my life.

“OHANA is family, families are always staying with.” ―　I love these words and I would like to stay more time with my family. This movie teaches us the importance of family and friends. We should think of them more and we will be able to have better relationships. OHANA and our friends are treasure.

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Essay1-03a: OHANA

I think ‘Lilo and Stitch’ is really cute story. It is a Hawaiian story so it is good to watch in summer. We usually don’t think about the importance of our family or friends so it was good opportunity for me to think of them. Lilo is a little girl who lives in Hawaii and Stitch is a monster which is from the space. He doesn’t know family’s warmth and Lilo knows family’s warmth. Lilo lives with Stitch and teaches him ‘what is family?’ Finally, he can learn ‘what is family?’ thanks to Lilo. I think they are a good family. According to this movie, OHANA means family in Hawaii. In this movie, they often say “OHANA is family, Families are always staying with.” I think these words are really good and it is important to think of our family.

Recently, I have less time to stay with my family because I have many things to do. For example, a part-time job, hanging out with my friends, studying in the university, and so on!! So I don’t talk with them much time but I sometimes think of my family. I think Lilo and Stitch is a good movie to consider about own family.

Next, I think Lilo and Stitch are also good friends. Lilo has a lot of friends and she enjoyed her life with them. But Stitch has not a lot of friends so he didn’t know what is friend before he met Lilo. I think Lilo is a really kind girl so Stitch is very lucky. Friendship is really important for my life. I may not live without my friends because my favorite time is talking time with friends. Friends are like a treasure in my life.

Do you love your family? Whichever you answer, it is necessary for you to think of your family. “OHANA is family, families are always staying with.” ―　I love these words and I would like to stay more time with my family.

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Essay 1-02b; University Life

There are a lot of university students in Japan and they learn many things everyday. People say that university life is really important and memories with university friends become our treasure in the future. Actually, my university life is really fun and I learn a lot of things from my experiences. We can experience a lot of things in our university life. For example, part-time job, clubs, classes, trips, studying abroad, and so on!! We can make a lot of friends in club activity.

I belong to tea ceremony club. Tea ceremony is one of Japanese cultures so I wanted to try to it and I decided to belong to this club. There are a lot of clubs in my university. Most of students belong to club. When we have school festival, we make many things with our club friends. It is really fun and I enjoyed a school festival very much last year. We practice tea ceremony every Monday. It is really difficult to make green tea, but we enjoy practicing. We can have Japanese cake before we drink a green tea. It is so good and it matches with green tea. I could make a lot of friends in my club and we talk each other a lot of times in a week. I love the time with my club friends. I would like to make many memories.

Other students also belong to various clubs. They enjoy their club activities with their friends. All of clubs have welcome party for freshman in May. Freshman should introduce their selves and boys have to do an interesting thing called Ippatsu-gei. It is really fun and become happy memories. In clubs, students do their best to achieve their aims. For example, in sports club, students practice a lot of times because the want to win. They learn many things from that practice. if we belong to club, university life become more fun!!

There are a lot of students who don’t belong to clubs. If we don’t belong to clubs, we can study a lot of times and work at part-time job much time. It is really good for students to have a lot of times to study. Because they don’t have club activity, they can take a lot of time to work. But they shouldn’t take too much time to work, or they can’t study. Student’s real work is to study!

Club is one of activity which makes our university life fun. We should try a lot of things and learn many things. University life will become unforgettable memories for us. So we should enjoy everyday and experience a lot of things! University life will make our own future.

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Essay 1-02a; My university life

I’m a student of KGU and I enjoyed my university life everyday. I study about English and linguistics and It is interesting to study them. I would like to improve my English skill and speak English more fluently so I’ll do my best!!

I belong to tea ceremony club and we practice every Monday. It is really difficult for me to do, but I take efforts with my friends. I’m really fun when I stay with friends of the club. We have a lot of opportunity to talk with other club’s friends, so we can make friends!! Because I belong to the club, I can make a lot of friends and I have a very good time with them.

I live in Kikuchi, which is very far from KGU. So I have to get up early when I have 1st class and it is not easy for me. But it is not good to be late for the class, so I have to!! My school life is really busy, but I can enjoy now!! I love my friends, I like to study a little, and I love my school life!!

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Essay 1-01b; Writing plasement essay re-write

Hello, my name is Yukie and I’m 19 years old. I’m from Kumamoto, and I live there. There is a big castle whose name is Kumamoto castle. I want you to see that so I’ll bring pictures. I’m a student of KGU and my major is English. I like to learn about foreign culture and foreign language. When I was 13 years old, I began to study English. English is the most useful language in the world so I would like to speak English more fluently.

By the way, I’ve never been to your country, Canada. I know that the temperature of Canada is lower than that of Japan. I worry about my clothes. I don’t have many clothes for winter so I have to buy. I’d like to go to Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables is my favorite book so I interested in Anne’s house and the nature of island.　Anne of Green Gable is one of the most famous stories in the world. The girl, Anne, lives on Prince Edward Island and there, she experiences a lot of things. I want to　be an active girl like Anne. By the way, How long does it take from Halifax to the island?

My favorite food is salad and tomato is really good for me. But I don’t like tomato juice. I think it is strange. I like dressing better than mayonnaise. I know that maple syrup is really famous in Canada. My Canadian friend, Gina, recommended that I have it so I want to try it. Oh, I have to tell you about milk tea. I don’t like milk tea. When I have milk tea, I have a stomachache. I don’t know why it happens.

I’m really looking forward to visiting you. I want to improve my English skill and speak with a lot of people. In Canada, I’ll be able to have a wonderful time with you!

Sincerely yours, Yukie

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Essay 1-01a; Writing placement essay for writing3

Hello, my name is Yukie and I’m 19 years old. I’m from Kumamoto, and I live there. There is a big castle whose name is Kumamoto castle. I want you to see that so I’ll bring pictures. I’m a student of KGU and my major is English. I like to learn about foreign culture and foreign language. When I was 13 years old, I began to study English. English is the most useful language in the world so I would like to speak English more fluently.

By the way, I’ve never been to your country, Canada. I know that the temperature of Canada is lower than that of Japan. I worry about my clothes. I don’t have many clothes for winter so I have to buy. I’d like to go to Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables is my favorite book so I interested in Anne’s house and the nature of island. How long does it take from Halifax to the island?

My favorite food is salad and tomato is really good for me. But I don’t like tomato juice. I like dressing better than mayonnaise. I know that maple syrup is really famous in Canada. My Canadian friend, Gina, recommended that I have it so I want to try it. Oh, I have to tell you about milk tea. I don’t like milk tea. When I have milk tea, I have a stomachache. I don’t know why it happens.

I’m really looking forward to visiting you. I want to improve my English skill and speak with a lot of people. In Canada, I’ll be able to have a wonderful time with you!
Sincerely yours, Yukie

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