Monday, July 19, 2010

Weather ♡



Topic: Weather


vocabulary: Please check this vocabulary list of weather.
vocabulary

Reading : Please check this article "Yellow sand phenomenon seen in west Japan in rare winter occurrence"

Sunday 27th December, 04:07 AM JST
TOKYO —
Yellow sand was observed in wide areas of western Japan on Saturday in a rare winter occurrence of the phenomenon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It is the first time since 1993 that yellow sand has been observed in the nation in the month of December. The meteorological phenomenon, which usually occurs in spring, makes the sky hazy and reduces visibility.
Yellow sand was detected in Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Tottori, Hiroshima and other prefectures in western Japan. Visibility at many observation points in the prefectures was over 10 km, but it fell to 7 km in Tottori and 8 km in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The sand is believed to have been carried from China by westerly winds, the agency said.


Questions
1. What is "yellow sand"?
2. Why does yellow sand come to Japan?
3. Usually, when does yellow sand come?
4. What does yellow sand cause?


Answers
1. It is sand which is carried from China
2. It comes by by westerly winds.
3. It usually comes in spring.
4. It makes the sky hazy and reduces visibility.


Listening : Please listen to this video!


(You Tube-Real English Lesson 12 The Weather CC Double.mht)

Please watch this video and answer the questions!
2 friends are talking on the telephone. Jessica lives in Los Angeles, and Adam lives in Shanghai


(YouTube-Learn English 18-Wether.mht)

Question

1. According to local weather forecast, what's the weather for this week?
2. Is it rainy season in Shanghai?
3. Is Shanghai cooler than Los Angeles?



Answer

1. It's going to be partly cloudy and rainy this week.
2. No, it's not really rainy season yet.
3. Yes, Shanghai is cooler than Los Angeles.

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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Travel project



I want to go to Australia with my family and spend vacation there ! Because I want to kick back & relax. Also I want to make my own detailed plan. Of couse I want to do this trip safety first.

Leave★
Wed, Dec 1 Qantas 22
Depart: 8:00pm
Arrive: 7:55am Tokyo, Japan (NRT)
Sydney, Australia (SYD)

Non-stop Economy 9hr 55min Boeing 747

This is an overnight flight.


Return★
Sat, Dec 11 Qantas 21
Depart: 10:05pm
Arrive: 6:10am Sydney, Australia (SYD)
Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

Non-stop Economy 10hr 5min Boeing 747

This is an overnight flight.

About hotels★

5 stars hotel★★★★★

Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel
The entrance room fragrant with the scent of flowers, personal invitation wishing us welcome to the city of the world: Sydney. Feeling home at first sight! A nice night in a quiet and airconditioned room after 30 hours flight. In the morning after tasty breakfast we were eager to see, what Sydney has to offer. And it has a lot. Personnel of the Potts Point gave good advice selecting attractions. Location of the hotel was perfect to reach attractions near by, harbour, Opera house and Botanic Garden. A lot of good restaurants were just around the corner. We will always remember friendly and very helpful hostess, especially when we needed a doctor and also when searching for an accomodation for our excursion in Blue Mountains.

2 stars hotel★★☆☆☆

Highfield Hotel
Small dank rooms, no toilet seat, dirty smelly bathroom, Wifi didn't work, breakfast is very very very very cheap and not continental its a few loaves of bread, the Chinese women at reception was aggresive and lacking very basic customer service skills, TV not working and staff not willing to replace it! DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND DON'T SATY HERE EVEN IF YOUR ON A BUDGET, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!

I want to do three things in Australia!

1. Royal Coast Walk
Almost all people say that the views are amazing. It is an opportunity to see sights of Sydney you never knew were there! Also we can be cooked and served to you from a barbeque.

2. Sudney Harbour
We can try the twilight cruise it runs for 2 hours and we can eat as much as we like! Buffett food is favourite thing. Also the night view is really beautiful and we can enjoy cruise.

3. Activity Tours Australia
We can feel real Australia. We tour to the Hunter Valley wine region and the spectacular National parks for the Blue Mountains.See Koalas, Kangaroos.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The Star Festival★


On July 7th was the Star Festival! Unfortunately, it was rainy. But I could wear yukata on July 3rd. I am a member of E.S.S and we held Star Festival Discussion. Almost all people wore yukata. I could feel early summer! From now, there are many events of summer. So I want to do a lot of enjoyable things. I am looking forward to being summer vacation!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Glasgow George Square

Hotel



5 stars hotel★★★★★

Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel
The entrance room fragrant with the scent of flowers, personal invitation wishing us welcome to the city of the world: Sydney. Feeling home at first sight! A nice night in a quiet and airconditioned room after 30 hours flight. In the morning after tasty breakfast we were eager to see, what Sydney has to offer. And it has a lot. Personnel of the Potts Point gave good advice selecting attractions. Location of the hotel was perfect to reach attractions near by, harbour, Opera house and Botanic Garden. A lot of good restaurants were just around the corner. We will always remember friendly and very helpful hostess, especially when we needed a doctor and also when searching for an accomodation for our excursion in Blue Mountains.

2 stars hotel★★☆☆☆

Highfield Hotel
Small dank rooms, no toilet seat, dirty smelly bathroom, Wifi didn't work, breakfast is very very very very cheap and not continental its a few loaves of bread, the Chinese women at reception was aggresive and lacking very basic customer service skills, TV not working and staff not willing to replace it! DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND DON'T SATY HERE EVEN IF YOUR ON A BUDGET, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!

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Three days ago, I watched "Ghost" first time. This movie is a little bit old but it is famous as an impressive movie. The main character is Sam and he is killed by murder. Then he becomes ghost. He stays in real world (not heaven) and prevents his girlfriend, Molly from dangerous. Finally, he can go to heaven because he has nothing to regret. In this movie, there are very funny parts,for example conversation between Sam and Ona May. Also, I was really impressed by the ending and I kept crying for a minutes. So if I want to be impressed, I try to watch it again.