2009年7月29日水曜日

Homework #10

If you were working for the UN, which job would like to do using your English abilities? Why?


I'd like to work at UNICEF(United Nations Children's Fund).
Because I like children and English.
I think all children is equal, so that I want to go to various advancing countries in the world and know about condition of children there.
I don't know what can I do for them, but I want to make them happy than before.
If they want, I try to teach English and other things.
My English ability is not good, but I use it for them with utmost effort.

2009年7月24日金曜日

Homework #9

For homework answer questions 1-10 on page 18 of your textbook. Make sure you explain why you do it this way.


  1. If he/she is senior staff, I think space between he/she is about 1 meter. If he/she is junior fellow, it is within 1 meter. I think these space is manner in society.
  2. YES. When I talk with friends(he/she), I touch them. I think it is friendly sign.
  3. I sit ponytail woman's neighbor on the right. This seat can't be seen from the entrance, so I choose it .
  4. I look at a ceiling or a number board over the door, because I want to go out from there.
  5. It is about 45- 70 cm. Nothing too close and far is the best, I think. In Japan, I'm too close and far to next people, he/she feels uncomfortable.
  6. I will sit at the back seats, because I want old people and expectant mothers sit the seats which is close to the door of the bus.
  7. NO. If someone sit there, I will go looking for new seat.
  8. NO. I don't want to see them because I'm wearing a swimming suit!!
  9. YES. I look at their eyes or their throat.
  10. NO. I never talk to other passngers I don't know. I think it is rude for them.

2009年7月13日月曜日

Homework #8

What kind of work place do you think you will work best in? Choose a country other than Japan and research and explain 1 aspect of their business culture that is different than Japan. Do you think it is a good practice? Why?





I think working at stores is matching for me than any work places. Actually, I work at the convenience store as a part- time and I like the job here.

If I have to choose a country other than Japan, I will choose France. In my image, there are many kinds of smart store, so I think I can experience a lot of job.

I researched French society, but I couldn't know about it. If you want to work in France and could research it, please tell me.

Before everything, I have to study French...

2009年7月5日日曜日

Class #7 Dating


Today's homework is to make a pie chart of your ideal partner's characteristics and explain why these characteristics are important to you.
I have 6 points for my ideal partner's characteristics
First, personality is 30%, the most important. I like the man who is kind and active.
Second, looks is 15%. If my lover is taller than me(more over 15 cm than me) and he has a muscular build, he is my ideal.
Third, car is 20%. I want to step out with him, so the man who has a car is a good point.
4th, hobby is 15%. I like listening to music, watching soccer and baseball games and shopping. I
want to do these things with him, so it is wonderful if he has same hobbies.
5th, age is 10%. The best is the man who is older than me(more 2- 7 years). If he is older than me, he knows various places, shops and has his own thinkings. I can love and respect him.
Lastly, feeling is 10%. If we can feel that be comfortable with one another, we have best feeling.
These are just ideal. If the man who like these in front of me, I will propose marriage in no time.