Book review 2-11 American life

This book is written about a life for “an average American”.
The America is a very big country. And the biggest state is Alaska. But population is only 500,000. California has more people than any other state, more than 31,000,000. New York City is very small, but it is the biggest city not only in U.S., but all over the world.
And New York has very tall building; it is the Empire state building, 381 meters tall. The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco in California is 1,280 meters long.
The U.S.A is also known as an immigrant country. The first people in America are of course Native American, and since 17th century, many people have come to America after Mayflower ship had arrived. In 18th century, America had independenced from England, and new country was born. George Washington became a first president. Today, we can see the first president and some executive people when they look at dollars.
About the American life, most state has many suburbs, and these are very far from shopping mall. So people usually drive a big car to get to there, and buy foods or some products for a week. Mall is very important to many Americans. Young people meet their friends there, and in bad weather, some people go for a work in the mall.
There are many different kinds of food in the U.S. many people make foods from their old countries. And, “First Food” began in America. A Typical American food is “hot dog”. But 50% American think they are fat. The one of reasons is food. American Foods are cheap, and a lot of oil.
Most houses in the U.S. are wood. Most houses have three or more bedrooms and two bathrooms. An average houses costs $150,000.
Americans love their cars. There are many songs, books, and movies about the cars in U.S! There are 200,000,000 cars on the roads! In most states, Americans can drive alone when they became sixteen. Life without the car is very difficult for Americans. Schools, stores, and work are usually a long way from house. Some towns and cities do not have public transportation systems although it is the big. Most Americans drive everywhere.
Of curse this country also has problems. The gap between rich and poor people is very big. And in the U.S., the gun is easy to get, so the number of crimes is getting higher. The problem of “colors” is very serious. Many colored people are living in there, however the racism is still existed.
There are four most famous sports in the U.S. these are Basket Ball, American Foot Ball, Base Ball, and Hockey are the biggest!!
The U.S. is also famous for the center of Entertainment. Some movies, musicals, and music festivals are there. these are always fascinate and smites us. (473 words)

Book Review 2-10 Pollution

There are many things that called pollution all over the world. These problems are sometime taken up a subject for discussion in whole world.

Coal pollutes the air when we use it too much. Many people, trees, and animals died because of polluted air. And oil is also a one of the dangerous a cause of air pollution. And the oil producers started putting lead in gases many years ago because lead made it burn better. But, lead is poison. We breathe it through food or water and it stays inside solely but surely poisoning us.

Acid rain is a great problem in many countries in the north. Ordinary, rain is a little acid, too. The cause is to use coals and oils too much. The wind carries the gases with into the sky. There they come together with water in the air and make acid rain, acid bug, and acid snow. Acid rain is bad for buildings, too. The acid eats into the stone.

In developing country, they have to walk so long way to get the water. All over world, billions of people use rivers for washing, for drinking to carry away their waste. And also farmers use chemicals on fruits and vegetables. And some of these chemicals are very poisonous.

In addition to this, there is also some pollution all over the world. We don’t feel so much that the environmental is bad condition. Because, I think our country is rich and have favorable environment. At the same time, many people afflicted with pollution in developing country. Not only developing country, but also living things like animals or fish are afflicted with it. The burden of the pollution always downs on the socially disadvantaged.

Our prefecture, Kumamoto once had had very terrible environmental problem called “Minimata mercury disease”. In the 1950, people died not fully understand the dangers of toxic waste. A factory dumped their waste into the sea. This waste contained very poisonous metal called mercury. This poison was into the food chain. Many people ate fish polluted by mercury and accumulate it into their bodies. Thousands died from mercury poisoning and thousands people never walked and never talked again.

We have to invent any things or live with thinking about the environment. If we don’t do it, we will choke our neck by ourselves. ( 393 words)

caught a cold...

Hey guys! How have you been?
Actually, I caught a cold. Damn it!! I have sore throat and little headache.
But unfortunately, lately my regular hospital was closed because a director was in poor condition. So I couldn't receive medical treatment. I took a medicine and slept almost whole day. Now, I got better although I have a cough. Please take care not to catch a cold! (71 words)

List 2-5 Pompeii

The Pompeii was the polis that had been placed in near Napoli until AD 1 century. This polis was annihilated by an eruption of Mt. Vesvio in 79. In 18th century, a excavation has been started, and now, some important parts of remain are opened to the public for a charge. This remain is now one of the World Heritage.
In BC 89, the Pompeii became a colony of Roma. And it also became a very important strongpoint to carry many cargos that arrived at the port to send it Roma for Via Appia, and after this, it prospered as a merchant town.
On 5th February in 62, a major earthquake hit the Pompeii, and many towns were damaged so much. Although, towns were soon rebuilt greater than before, on 24th August in 79, Mt. Vesvio erupted. Volcanic ash blew down from the mountain a whole day and night, and the towns were buried under the ground completely until next day. After the annihilation, towns were never built in there. But these zones had been called “the towns”, and many people knew that the ancient polis is buried under the ground because ancient stuffs are withdrawn.
In 1748, the Pompeii was rediscovered. When the explosion in 79 BC, many people who failed to escape died with buried under a volcanic ash. When the town was discovered, their corpses were crumbled and had gone, and spaces were formed instead of their corps. Archeologist poured gypsum into it and restored the people or animals who are trying to escape from the disaster. These are so real and horrible. Remains of the town tells us that the life style of ancient Roman at that time. Breads just were baked, dishes and cutleries on the table, coins, and doodles on the walls tells us the Latin language at that time. The Pompeii was certainly a big city with full of energy.
And even now, many stuffs are discovered from Pompeii. (329 words)

Diary 2-6 Halloween!!

On 31st October was Halloween day! Of Corse I had a party! In this year, I joined a party at the dorm. I and my friends changed our costume. I brought my high school uniform as a costume, and some other girls did it too. First, I was so embarrassed because already 5 years has left since I had graduated the high school. But, thanks for other friends were wearing the uniform, I was saved.

Many international students were wearing costumes. For example, one was a Rock musician, the other was an ancient Roman. Some girls were wearing witch costume. We took pictures, drunk, and danced with club music. I also brought some another costume, so I lent these costumes for friends. One friend wore formal dress although the friend is boy! That’s so funny!

Anyway it was so good party and we had a good time. It became a good memory in my school life!! I think I will hold next Halloween in U.S. It will be more exciting than ever!! (175 words)

Diary 2-5 Red Cliff

Lately, I have a movie that fascinates me. This is ｢Red Cliff｣. This movie is set in the era of history of the three Kingdoms. This movie is drawn about the fight between Sousou and Sonken・Ryuubi at the Red Cliff near Choko.
I saw the advance billing of this movie when I went to the theater to watch ｢Wanted｣. It was so interest and felt good.
Although I am not interested in the Chinese history, I had an interest about this. The cast are almost Chinese, and some Japanese cast are in there.
The opening to the public of this movie is 1st November, so I am planning to go to watch it. (125 words)

Book review 2-9 Flight

Birds move their wings up and down and they fly. People can move their arms up and down but they don’t fly. Birds have big wings and a small body, but people have small arms and a big body. Why can birds fly? This is related to dynamic lift. Birds can fly this lift.
People had thought they want to fly since long time ago. In old story says Icarus and Daedalus tried to fly themselves. Even now, this story is famous because people want to fly themselves, I think.
Many people have tried to fly. In 1020, Oliver of Malmesbury made some wings for his arms. But he didn’t fly like a bird. In 15th, Leonardo da Vinci watched birds in the air, and found the mechanism of it. But the plane that was made by him never flew. In 1670, Flancesco de Lana made the lift with four balloons, however, this lift, too, never lift.
In 18th, Balloons and Parachutes were invented. The brothers Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier made a balloon with smoke in it. This balloon was the first one in the air. But there was nobody in it. The first balloon that held people in it were in 1783. But of course, this invention had some accidents.
In 19th, glider was made. Glider is an aero plane without engine. The wings of glider didn’t move up and down. This had lift, but it didn’t have thrust.
The first aero plane had appeared by Wright brothers in early 20th. They made two hundred different wings and tail planes, and watched them move in the wind. Brothers made a 68 kg aero plane engine from a car engine. And this plane had flown. These guys had developed the flight skill. Now, Wright Brothers were said the first people that succeed to flying in air. As an opportunity, many type of plane was invented. Later, helicopters, zeppelin, and other type of plane had appeared.
Unfortunately, aero plane was often used as a weapon of war. I think many Japanese know this name “Enola Gay”. This is famous for the plane that bombed the nuclear bomb in Hiroshima. Many aero planes were invented and made extensively for war. But many aero planes were destroyed in the same time.
Now, we can travel overseas easily and quickly thanks for aero plane. If we have no planes, we have to travel by ship or train taking many days instead of planes. Plane is exactly important and convenient, but we must not to make a mistake to use and deal with it. If we did it, the tragedy will be happened. (442 words)