Weather ♡

♡Topic: Weather


♡vocabulary: Please check this vocabulary list of weather.
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♡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.

My recommendation!

Please see it!

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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.

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!

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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.

My IMDB!!

http://imdb.com/title/tt0250494/usercomments-597

Please check it !

Movie review

LEGALLY blonde

Main character is Elle Woods. She is a students of fashion school and she has a boyfriend. One day, she expects to get proposing from him, but he wants to break out with her. The reason is that he will go to Harvard. One more reason is that she is too blonde girl. She fells sad but she decides to go to Harvard,too. At last, she can go to Harvard low school, but it happens many trouble to her...

I got a lot of power and cheer from this movie. When I watched it ,I thought I have to do my best everyday. I respected her!! If you feel disappointment or want to get cheer, I recommend you!

Want to watch

One movie I want to watch is Slumdog Millionaire.

Jay from Canada: "There performances moved many to tears...See this movie it won't disappoint!"

yogeshnachnani from India: "I FULLY AGREE that it is a good movie, no doubt about it"

Jamesbond1974 from Canada: "This movie was one of the best movies that I have seen so far at the Toronto International Film Festival. This film is beautifully filmed as Danny Boyle can do. He is a film master. The acting is magnificent as well. Imagine using 3 children under the age of 7 to tell the early part of the story plot. The film uses past tense, and present tense to tell the whole story, which is also seamless. Filming took place in India as well. Their was a question and answer after the showing of this film at TIFF-Toronto International Film Festival. Please go and see this film. This film is has and exceptional cast, and should be seen in the theaters. It was magnificent."

This movie is very famous. I heard it impress us, so I want to be impressed.

Check the movie trailar

★August Rush★

Kind: drama 2007 in America

Key character: Evan Taylor He is 12 years old.

Conflict: He grows up an outcast in a home for boys. He has special avility which can hear music from everything. He dosen't live with his parents, but he believes they are waiting for hin. Then he goes to New York to find his parents. Also his parents Lyla and Louis want to meet thier child. His music gift gives him to success but it also gives some trouble. Finally, family can get together thanks to music.

guess the movie

When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his **** factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.

Guess the movie !!!

introduce myself :-)

My name is Rena Miyazawa. I'm junior and my major is English literature. My hometown is Yamanashi, so I live in Yokohama alone. My hometown is local, but I like there!
My hobby is listening to music, walking, taking a bath long time and talking with my friends. These make me happy. Moreover my favorite things are Japanese sweets, pumpkin and vegetable.
Recently, I try to be good at cooking. Then if I can cook well, I want to cook some dishes to my friends and family. I will do my best ! Nice to meet you!