Essay: United Kingdom

I'm going to write about United Kingdom. It is an island country of northwestern Europe. It is composed of 4 regions, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The area is 244,820k㎡, and it has 60,270,708 population. The capital is London, located in England.

Now, I'm going to write about 2 points of U.K, famous foods and World Heritage Site.
In Britin, there is little kind of famous foods, because it doesn't have plentiful kitchen stuff. It means it was not proper land for agriculture. So, it come down to us that British foods is tasteless. However, some foods are eaten other country, and I heard they are not so bad. British famous foods are roast beef, meat pie, scone and fish-and-chips. The food which I want to eat is fish-and-chips. It is a fry of cod and flatfish fillets. They usually eat it putting Salt and vinegar, and sometimes they put mayonnaise and tartar sauce.

Next is about cultural heritage. British has 21 cultural heritage [Westminster Place, Canterbury cathedral, and Durham Castle and Cathedrals, and so on] registered on UNESCO's World Heritage list. The structure which I want to visit is Canterbury cathedral. It is one of the most famous cathedrals located in Canterbury. It was registered in 1988. In the 7th century, St. Augustine missions the Church of England and found it in British as monastery. I think it's the greatest structure in the world. British are worth visiting.

My favorite athlete

My favorite athlete is Daisuke Takahashi.
He is the best figure skater in Japan, and we call him ‘Dai chan’. He has a large following, because his skating moves us, and especially his steps are so beautiful. I like not only his skating but his smile.
He began to skate at the age of 8, because his mother took him to the skating rink which was built near his house. In 2002, he won the world junior title. When he became senior, he made little progress in the international contest for a long time, but he reassured a pleasure of skating at the exhibition of all Japan championship. In 2006, he got a chance to take part in The Torino Olympics. He got 5th place at short program, but he won 8th place, because of fall of jump in free skating. He felt regrettable. Nonetheless, he never gave up to skate. He met Nikolai Morozov, who was his choreographer. He led Shizuka Arakawa to the Torino Olympics gold medal. He gave him confidence. After the Olympics, he turned his effort to strengthen his physical strength, and steps. Through his effort, he got a silver medal in the World figure skating championship in Tokyo [2007]. I saw it on TV, and I was really moved. He succeeded twice 4 turn jumps. I think he became so strong through his frustration, effort and success.
Now, he injured right knee, and gave up taking part in all meetings from 2008 to 2009. I hope his injury will soon heal up, and I believe he can get a gold medal at the next Olympics.

Self- introduction 10 years in the future [essay 1-05]

Hi, How's it going?? I'm Saki, and now I'm 30 years old!! Let me tell you my life(^^)

Work☆

I worked airline as flight attendant. I came true my dream! I flew domestic airline and after that foreign airline. I flew around the world like European countries and Asian countries. Now that I can talk to foreigner fluently!! I could meet many people with smile, and I can learn good service. I got a sommelier qualification, and I was entrusted first class. It was hard work, but I loved my job, so I really enjoyed my work, but now I didn't work, because I got married, so I decided to quit my job.

Married Life☆

I married American gentleman like Leonarude Dicaprio. He is kind

to our family. Sometimes, we cook together. We celebrated a wedding ceremony in California in America. We have two children, one is boy

[3 years old] and the other is girl[1 years old]. They are very very cute!! We live in big house in Tokyo with 1 dog, chihuahua(^^) We go to America; my husband house in New Years day and visit his parents. Also, we go to my parents house in the Bon Festival. I really enjoy my married life. I love my family!! If my children become older, I will get back my job, and I will work airport!

Hobbies☆

My hobbies are cooking, gardening, and exercise. I love cooking and I serve my lovely children and husband everyday. I'm good at baking cake. Also, I enjoy gardening. There are many beautiful flower which I planted and fountain in my garden, but I got fat!!...so I go to sports club three times a day. I'm keen on exercise, swimming and yoga. I want to lose my weight!!

I lead a full life. I really appeciate my family, parents and friends.

Essay -writing assignment

Dear my hostfamily

Hello, my name is Saki.Thank you for allowing me stay with you.I'm really appreciate your kindness. I'm really glad to be able to stay with you in U.S.A.
First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm in the first grade in KGU in Kumamoto; southern Japan. Kumamoto is a little humid, summer especially,but a beautiful and small city. I'm majoring in English and I'm learnig not only English but history, culture and so on.My hobbies are music, shopping and watching movies. I love all kind of music, but western music especially and my favorite singer is Avril Lavigne. Also, I often go shopping with my friends and watch movies in my house in holidays. So, I'd like to enjoy shopping and watching movies with you.
I haven't been Minnesota, and I feel a little anxious with English to stay overseas for period of one month there, so I have questions to ask you. What's the weather in your city now?Is it cold even in summer? I'm extremely sensitive to the cold, and is it big? beautuful? Please tell me your city.
Also, How many members in your family? I like children and all kind of animal; dogs,cats... I'll help your housework and I hope I'd like to get along and live at peace with you, and how far is it to university from there?
Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting and staying with you. I hope to hear from you soon.
yours