the flying machine

So we aren't the first men to fly after all, said Henry. "The Wright brothers
have beaten us to it."

Nadim had been to America with his parents by plane. And now, they ride on the plane. He likes to ride on it but his father doesn't like it. When Nadim rides on it, he can watch the controls. So he watches it with his father. After he comes home, he talks his friends it. Then a magic key begins to glow and Nadim and Anneena go to a past time. They meet a man who rides on a old car. He makes a aeroplane with his brother. But the plane doesn't move. She points out to them that a propeller is too flat. Nadim and Anneena help them. They make new plane and the plane can move. But it is broken and it moves alone. It breaks them field and town. Then they watch another frying plane. The brother say that we aren't the first men. Then the magic key begins to glow again. They comes home.
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week4 hobbies

My hobby is reading books and for a walk. My favorite book is Harry Potter!! It is fantastic story. I like magic and witch and so on, so I like Harry Potter! I have read all series. I sometimes walk alone in my town. I go to the park, shopping and convenience store on foot.
Nami's hobbies are watching movies and DVD and playing sports. She sometimes watches movie with her friends in theater. And she belongs to the volleyball club in KGU. Her position is receiver.
Hirofumi's hobbies are cycling and play the Horn. He has gone to Aso by bicycle! And he belongs to the KGU orchestra.
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stories of mermaids

 

Her voice was so enchanting that passing fish had to stop and listen.

Harmony is a mermaid and she lives with her mother at sea. She is good at singing. The fishes are listening to her voice every day. One day, her mother becomes an ill. The cure is polka dot seaweed only. So she goes to find it. The seaweed is sprouting in the Pirates' Graveyard and there are some ghosts there. She goes there to help her mother. She finds seaweed but she meets a ghost and she is caught by him. She worries about her mother and she sings sad songs. The ghost listens to the songs and he becomes sad. So he unchains her. She goes back to her house and her mother is cured.
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usborne young reading
russell punter

Red Planet

Floppy began to bark. There were some creatures in the cave

Wilf and Chip make a rocket ship in garden. They play with it. Andthen, a Floppy and Nadim come. They also want to play with it but it begin torain. They play with TV game. Then a magic key begin to glow and they go to thereal rocket ship. They ride in it and they go to red planet. There aren't treesand there are red rocks and mountains only. They wear the spacesuits and ride ina space buggy. They explore the parent and they meet some creatures in the cave.After that they return the rocket ship. The magic key begin to glow again. Theycome home.

oxford reading tree

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Essay 2

Harry Potter series are popular movies all over the world. I often watch movies and this series is the most favorite movie. The characters are Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort and so on. They are all magicians. The story is school life and fight with Harry and Voldemort. In this world, normal person is called Muggle and they don't notice the magic. Harry Potter is a boy who puts on glasses and has green eyes. When he is 1 year old, his parents are killed by Voldemort. But he survives, so he is famous for the magic world. Harry is a brave and kind boy. Ron Weasley is best friend of Harry. There are 7 brothers and sisters. He is an interesting boy. Hermione Granger is also best friend with Harry and Ron. Her parents are muggle but she is an excellent witch. She likes to read books and study.
The first movie is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Harry is 10 years old and he lives with his uncle, aunt and cousin. He doesn't know that he is wizard. But one day, an admission permit arrives at his house. On his birthday, he goes to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry with Hagrid. They go there by train. Then Harry meets Ron and Hermione. They become good friends. Harry knows his parents also students of this school and they were murdered Voldemort. He is very famous and he has a injury in forehead. There is much mystery.
The second movie is Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets. He is in uncle's house because it is summer vacation. He is being bullied them. Then Ron comes to help him. They go to Hogwarts school but they can't ride in the train. In Hogwarts, there are many victims. Harry hears the voice and he is doubted. Teachers say "Chamber of Secrets". Harry, Ron and Hermione go there to answer the mysterious.
The third movie is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. On the birthday of Harry, Sirius Black escapes from prison. He is parent's friend. Harry know about his parent and he grows.
The forth movie is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This story is most favorite movie in Harry Potter series!! The world Cup of Quidditch is held in summer vacation. After that the sign of Voldemort go up in sky. The Triwizard Tournament is held in Hogwarts school. We can know the past of Harry and identity of Voldemort.
The fifth movie is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry says that Voldemort revive but nobody believes him. Only his friends and the Order of the Phoenix believe him. They start the action and the fight with Voldemort starts.
The sixth movie is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Voldemort revives, so everybody fears. Harry is studying the magic to fight with Severus Snape. He knows the prophecy of 17 years ago.
This movies are fantastic and exciting! I like a magic, witch and fantasy! So I watched all movies and read all books! If you have an interest, please watch the movies.
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Exam

I took the Japanese teacher exam in Fukuoka today. The exam start 9a.m. So I went to Fukuoka the day before with Noriko and Rie by train. After we arrived Fukuoka, we went to place of exam. The place is Kyusyu university. We went there for the first time so we were excite and we took some pictures. After that we ate dinner in "Yatai". We came a hotel and studyed for the exam.

The exam is very difficult! About 30 percent only can pass the exam. And we have to take score no less then 70 percent! So I worry;;

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BALLAD

I watched a movie with a frienf of mine a week on Saturday. The name of movie is "BALLAD". Do you know this movie? The original of movie is "Kureon Shintyan"! A boy goes to past period and he meets the Samurai, Hime and so on. This movie is fansasy and love story. It was good and we could enjoy watching.61words/3395

Movie

Harry Potter series are popular movie all over the world. I often watch movies and this series are the most favorite movies. The characters are Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort and so on. They are all philosoher. This stories are school life and fight with Harry and Voldemort. In this world, normal person is said Muggle and they don't notice the magic. Harry Potter is a boy who put on glasses and has green eyes. When he is 1 years old, his parents are killed by Voldemort. But he survived, so he is famous for the magic world. Harry is a brave and kind boy. Ron Weasley is best friends of Harry. There are 7 brothers and sisters. He is a interesting boy. Hermione Granger is also best friend with Harry and Ron. Her parents are muggle but she is excellent witch. She likes to read books and study.
The first movie is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Harry is 10 years old and he lives with his uncle, aunt and cousin. He don't know that he is aphilosoher. But one day, a admission permit arrive his house. When his birthday, he goes to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardy with Hagrid. They go there by train. Then Harry meet Ron and Hermione. They become good friends. Harry know his parent also students of this school and they are murdered Voldemort. He is very famous and he has a injury in forehead. There are many mystery.
The second series is Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets He is in uncle's house because it is summer vacation. He is bullied them. Then Ron come to help him. They go to Hogwarts school but they can't ride in the train. In Hogwarts, there are many victim. Harry hear the voice and he is doubted. Teachers say "Chamber of Secrets". Harry, Ron and Hermione go there for answer the mysterious.
Third movie is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. When the birthday of Harry, Sirius Black escape from prison. He is parent's friend. Harry know about his parent and he grows.
Forth movie is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This story is most favorite movie in Harry Potter series!! The world Cup of Quidditch is held in summer vacation. After that the sign of Voldemort go up in sky. The Triwizard Tournament is held in Hogwarts school. We can know the past of Harry and identity of Voldemort.
Fifth movie is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry says that Voldemort revive but nobody believe him. Only his friends and the Order of the Phoenix believe his. They start the action and the fight with Voldemort starts.
Sixth movie is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Voldemort revive, so everybody fears. Harry is studying the magic for fight with Severus Snape. He knows the prophecy of 17 years ago.
This movie is fantastic and exciting! I like a magic, witch and fantasy! So I watched all movies and read all books! If you have a interest, please you watch the movies.

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Key Trouble

Kipper was a grey colour. He looked like an old photograph of
himself.

Gran came to a house and she gave presents for children and dad and mom. She had the super squirters for children. Dad and mom got a old photograph. Kipper watched the pictures with Gran. The pictures were all grey coloured. He thought it was strange. He put a TV and it was old show. The man in the TV and he was grey. After Kipper watched the TV, he went to the children's room. Then a magic key began to glow. He went to the grey world. He didn't like this world, so he wanted to come his house. He hit the magic key, then it began to glow. Kipper could come to his house. But he was grey boy! His sister, brother and Gran was surprised. Kipper was also surprised. He apologized to the key. He could return to his color.

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Oxford Reading Tree

Key Trouble

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Harry Potter: ハリーポッター 

Actors: Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman

Director: Chris Columbus

Original: J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone: ハリーポッターと賢者の石

Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets: ハリーポッターと秘密の部屋

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azukaban: ハリーポッターとアズカバンの囚人

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire: ハリーポッターと炎のゴブレット

Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix: ハリーポッターと不死鳥の騎士団

Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince: ハリーポッターと謎のプリンス

Holiday's plan

I have a part-time job this weekend. I will work from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday and work from 10-6 p.m on Sunday. After the part-time job, I'm shopping and rent DVDs. I also work from 11-2 p.m. on Monday! This holiday is busy for me!! On Monday, I watch a movie with my friend after the job. The name of movie is "Balad". Do you know this movie? "Kureon Shintyan" is original! I'm looking forward to watch it.

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speaking class. about summer vacation

About my summer vacation. I went to Osaka and Oita with some friends. We went to Oita on August 5 and we went to Yufuin! We soaked in a hot spring!! It was good! But it rained first day, so we could hardly play outside. Final day, it was fine day and we played in Kijima theme park! On September 10 to 13, I went to Osaka with Masumi and local friends. We went to USJ! I went there for the first time! We watched the Magical Starlight Parade! It was very great and beautiful!! The parade was through an hour, so we could watch and take pictures. I wrote a blog about summer vacation.

Soya went to Fukuoka with his friends by car on August 20. They watched a concert. And they was shopping. He bought 5 shirts. During vacation, he had a part-time job. He works at a gas station. He worked four times for a week. He read Englsh books.

Eri went to Otatimisaki with Hikari and Yukari by train in August. It took about two thousand yen. She worked a Izakaya in Nagamine during vacation. She wrote her blog.

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the hare and the tortoise

Harry dived over the line, but he was too late. Tom Tortoise had won and he
didn't even look out of breath.

Harry is a hare and he loves running. He is the fastest in the forest. He is a postal clerk and he deliver the letters. He is working with Tommy who is a tortoise. He can't run fast. Harry always boasts to be able to run fast. But Tommy don't think it. One day, they race in the forest. When the race, Harry run fast and Tommy run slowly. So Harry rest under the tree. When he get up, the sun is setting. And Harry lose and Tommy win the race.
I know this story. I read it for the long time and I read it in English at first. This story is about moral. So I think this story is good.

usborne first reading
the hare and the tortois
mairi mackinnon

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the dragon and the phoenix

This is the story of Dragon Mountain, Phoenix Mountain and a shining lake.

One day, they find a shiny pebble. It is big and beautiful. So I think I also want to watch it. When they sleep, a queen of heaven is stolen it. And they go the queen. They regain it and they lay beside it. If this story is true, I want to go the mountain and watch it.

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usborne first reading

lesley sims

the dragon and the phoenix

Today

Today, I went to college by bus for the long time because it rained. So I got up early. I have a Japanese teacher course from 6p.m. And it will finish at 7:30. So I come home about 9:00! It's late.

I will buy the new glasses tomorrow because I broke my glasses. I want black or blown glasses. I have few money so I will borrow money from my mother.

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the finest in the land

Next week is Kipper's birthday, so children decide to play the Happy Birthday song. They practice the music, then a magic key begin to glow. They go to the past and they meet the entertainers. The entertainers aren't not very good. When the children talk with them, a man come. He assemble the entertainers and musicians in the castle. A king and his wife, daughter are in there. The party is held, so he assemble them. The daughter and entertainer's man are lovers, so when the party they will run away from the castle. Children also help them and they can run away. After that the magic key begin to glow and children come home. After that they marry.

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