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How many times hold the Congress in a year? What family style is the most normal? I wanted to know guy marrige. Why American can marry many time? "Full House" (TV drama) is what kind of family? How many sex-marrige do you have? Why American people adopt a child well? How many same-sex marriage are there? there any resistance to be married? Why American's families so complicated? do u think lesbian n gay ppl are more open in america than ppl in japan? How old is your children? What did you gave your mother's birthday? What I should do work at overseas?
How is the test prepared?
・アメリカの州の数は？ ・初代大統領は誰？ ・アメリカ大陸を発見した人は誰？ ・アメリカの国旗のボーダーは１３本、星は５０個 T or F ・カリフォルニアの首都 サクラメント？ ・アサンテはたくさんの名前を持っている？ ・Civil war ・How many Christian do you have in America? ・What say that "Power" is divided in English? ・American memorial day ・British English ・name of an era ・President story ・アメリカ研究入門のテストに向けて何を勉強すればいいですか？ ・アメリカのディズニーランドはどこにありますか？ ・colorをイギリス英語で何というか ・ジュリの家族は複雑か？ ・英語→イギリス英語に変えるのが難しかった。 ・米岡先生専門の質問が難しかった。 ・自由の女神、ハリウッドはどこにありますか？ ・アメリカの首都はどこですか？ ・１９９０年代の歴史の問題が難しいので復習をお願いします。 ・初めの州の数 ・10 biggest cities in the US ・種族と言語の数500,300 ・history 4 Century and beyond ・history 3 Fill-in the blank ・What would people do on valentine's day?
LESSON 9
アメリカはとても自由でいいなあと思いました。 自由すぎて大変なことはありますか？ -A- I think the only time you can have too much freedom is when it allows you to take away other people's freedom. One problem in America is that to have safety and security you have to sacrifise a little freedom. How much freedom are people willing to give up. Freedom is very important so this is a tricky question.
I think the American culture is very complicated. What are the good aspects of complicated culture for you? -A- Every culture is complicated in its own way. One way American culture is complicated is trying to balance safety with freedom. Another way it is complicated is due to some of our broken systems, such as health care. It shouldn't be complicated but in America, due to greed, some people complicate processes that shouldn't be complicated.
アメリカは肥満大国のイメージが強いです -A- Yes, unforunately America has a problem with obescity. This is because many people choose to eat out instead of making their own food. These same people also usually drive quite a bit, instead of walking or riding a bike. Some regions of America are fatter than others. It is really sad they choose convenience as more important than health.
I think cereal is very healthy food! -A- Cereal is my favorite breakfast food. Though there are some cereal in America that are fairly unhealthy.
Ｗhat's your favorite Japanese food ? -A- I love okonomiyaki! My second favorite is ramen!
What is your favorite Mc's menu? -A- I actually don't really care for Mc Donalds. Though the teriyaki burger is a nice change from what we have back home. I prefer Taco Bell and A&W restaurants.
I haven't realized the BIGMAC contained the four Basic Food Groups.It is interesting! And I surprised American people eat so many Burgers. -A- Yeah Americans love burgers. We especially love barbeques.
アメリカの家庭状況は複雑だと思った。Your family is so complex for me :D I found that there are various families around world. -A- Yes in America there are many types of families. This is due to the various foreign immigrants we get; America is a melting pot. I have had friends with many different types of family situations.
What do you think of Japanese family? -A- I actually don't know that much about the newer generation Japanese family. In school we learned about the older Japanese family and it seemed a fairly similar to an older generation of American family. Where the father would just work and the mother would stay home. The parents wouldn't exchange much information in regard to work. I am glad this has changed in America and is changing in Japan. I grew up very close to both of my parents and couldn't imagine not being able to spend time with my Dad because he was always at work.
Doesn't a child have questions in same sex parents? -A- I imagine they do. Especially since same sex is still not completely accepted in America yet.
Are you permitted a marriage of the same sex in the eye of the law in America. -A- These laws have gone back and forth in America. Right now it is permitted in California only. As such, there has been a rush of same sex marriages recently. The courts are still deciding these laws and no one knows if the law will stay or change back.
例に出てた家系図が先生の家族だったのに驚いた！日本と違って自分の意思が尊重されていて素敵だと思った。
三番目の男のひとは、重婚ですか?
What is light rail?
私は火曜日の３限目にサッカーの実技があって着替えないといけないので他の曜日にできないですか？
LESSON 8
I was surprised that America is safer than I thought. . 差別の実験の映像が衝撃的でした。 I think having guns is so dangerous! Did you have guns? あのような差別に対する教育は一般的に行われているのですか。 差別に関しての教育が整っていて、素晴らしいと思いました。 I think that many people should take a lesson about the discrimination.
I thought America is dangerous, but I found it wrong.
What kind of discrimination is there? 人種差別についての歴史的背景が、体験することは出来ないし差別された人々の気持ちは一生どんなに頑張っても理解することは出来ないが、今までよりも理解を深めることができたと思う。 I love people. How about you? Is America hot than japan in summer？ When I listened to having guns, I felt cultureshock. lol
LESSON 6 Have you experienced Los Angeles earthquake in 1994? Judy: No, I was in Japan then. But I experienced the one in 1971!
I checked about THE TRAIL OF TEARS by Youtube, but I couldn't understand the detail. Judy: Hope this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIuCzdcHFLg
LESSON 5
I feel good because I decided to write a topic. Judy: Good!
英語がちょっと聞けるようになりました i study english very hard!!!!! Judy: Great! I love to teach about America in English.
It is difficult for me to write story... どの年代のストーリーもおもしろそうです Judy: Hard to decide? Try to research first...then decide.
I want to know about American history more. American history is very interesting! Judy: Thank you! Your comments make me very happy!
歴史は面白いけど残酷でした。 Judy: 確かに。。。戦争が以外と多かった。日本の戦国時代みたいね。。。もう戦争を不法にしたい！
アメリカの歴史についてもっと調べてみます Your presentation teaching material is very good, useful and interesting. Thank you very much. Animation was so fun. Movie about American history is interesting.劇などの動画が面白かったです Judy: Thank you! It takes time to find the right videos to show, but I am happy to hear your comments.
A story is how many words? Judy: AT least 400! See other rules at http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.HistoricalFictionStory.
Mapテストの再テスト Judy: ...は火曜日の昼の時間12:40-、この部屋、いつでもどうぞ。
LESSON 3-4 Kumamoto Castle. The castle was used 1467-1874 (quoted from Wiki) Judy: Thank you! You are right! The NEW castle was finished in 1607 (by Kato Kiyomasa), same as Jamestown. But it did exist before then and was used. I wonder why the 400 year anniversary was in 2007?
宿題は何か、授業の終わりに板書していただきたです。 Judy: Thank you. It is written on the website but sometimes it is wrong. I will try to do so from next week!
背景にそれば、どんな物語でもいいんですよね？ Judy: YES! It can be an adventure, love story, diary, picture story... but it should be true to history. Research your story first! Be careful about things like telephones, TV, etc....
LESSON 2 どこに住んでますか？ Judy: Now, Hanazono. In Los Angeles, I lived in Toluca Lake. |Google it! Adam: Currently I am living in Bozeman Montana. Previously, I have lived in Miles City Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Minnesota.
What is the recommendation sightseeing place in California? Judy: Besides Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego are also very nice! California Redwoods and Napa Valley are famous too.
Can I get a credit? Judy: I hope so!
Have you ever been hollywood? ハリウッドいったことありますか Judy: I was born in Hollywood!! Here Adam: No I have not, but I really want to go!
What is the next test? Judy: The next TEST is your final. The next ASSIGNMENT will be a historical fiction story. I'll tell you about it next week!
Is the assignment only states test? Judy: For this week, yes.
LESSON 1 I don't know about homework x 2 From Judy: Thank you! You should review the powerpoint presentation each week, and study for the states test.
どの州出身ですか？ From Judy: California!! It's on the West Coast From Adam: I am from Montana! It is next to Idaho, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Montana is directly below Canada in the Western part of the US.
４月２３日がテストですか？ From Judy: Yes! That's right.
どうやったら覚えれる？ How do you remember 50 states? 州が覚えられるか心配です。州を完璧に覚える方法は？ From Judy: Like everything, practice is the best! Use the games to help you. Print out a blank sheet and try many times. From Adam: There are many states and some are difficult to remember their location. A really good way is through association, either by what the state resembles or a story.
Why are there same words in states names? From Adam: Probably because states such as North and South Dakota wanted the same name, so one became North and the other South. Some state names have a foreign origin, such as Montana which actually means mountain in Spanish.
Is this class different? From Judy: I hope so! I don't want to teach the same old boring class.
Is this class difficult? From Judy: I hope not! If you study, it should be easy.
来週は何をするんですか？ From Judy: We will study cities and sightseeing places in America.
How many times hold the Congress in a year? What family style is the most normal? I wanted to know guy marrige. Why American can marry many time? "Full House" (TV drama) is what kind of family? How many sex-marrige do you have? Why American people adopt a child well? How many same-sex marriage are there? there any resistance to be married? Why American's families so complicated? do u think lesbian n gay ppl are more open in america than ppl in japan? How old is your children? What did you gave your mother's birthday? What I should do work at overseas?
How is the test prepared?
-A- These laws have gone back and forth in America. Right now it is permitted in California only. As such, there has been a rush of same sex marriages recently. The courts are still deciding these laws and no one knows if the law will stay or change back.
-A- Yeah Americans love burgers. We especially love barbeques.
-A- I imagine they do. Especially since same sex is still not completely accepted in America yet.
-A- I actually don't know that much about the newer generation Japanese family. In school we learned about the older Japanese family and it seemed a fairly similar to an older generation of American family. Where the father would just work and the mother would stay home. The parents wouldn't exchange much information in regard to work. I am glad this has changed in America and is changing in Japan. I grew up very close to both of my parents and couldn't imagine not being able to spend time with my Dad because he was always at work.
-A- Yes in America there are many types of families. This is due to the various foreign immigrants we get; America is a melting pot. I have had friends with many different types of family situations.
-A- I actually don't really care for Mc Donalds.
-A- I actually don't really care for Mc Donalds. Though the teriyaki burger is a nice change from what we have back home. I prefer Taco Bell and A&W restaurants.
-A- I actually don't really care for Mc Donalds.
-A- Yes, unforunately America has a problem with obescity. This is because many people choose to eat out instead of making their own food. These same people also usually drive quite a bit, instead of walking or riding a bike. Some regions of America are fatter than others. It is really sad they choose convenience as more important than health.
-A- I think the only time you can have too much freedom is when it allows you to take away other people's freedom. One problem in America is that to have safety and security you have to sacrifise a little freedom. How much freedom are people willing to give up. Freedom is very important so this is a tricky question.
-A- Every culture is complicated in its own way. One way American culture is complicated is trying to balance safety with freedom. Another way it is complicated is due to some of our broken systems, such as health care. It shouldn't be complicated but in America, due to greed, some people complicate processes that shouldn't be complicated.
-A- Cereal is my favorite breakfast food. Though there are some cereal in America that are fairly unhealthy.
-A- I love okonomiyaki! My second favorite is ramen!
I think the American culture is very complicated. What are the good aspects of complicated culture for you?
アメリカは肥満大国のイメージが強いです
I think cereal is very healthy food!
Ｗhat's your favorite Japanese food ?
What is your favorite Mc's menu?
I haven't realized the BIGMAC contained the four Basic Food Groups.It is interesting! And I surprised American people eat so many Burgers.
アメリカの家庭状況は複雑だと思った。Your family is so complex for me :D I found that there are various families around world.
What do you think of Japanese family?
Doesn't a child have questions in same sex parents?
Are you permitted a marriage of the same sex in the eye of the law in America.
例に出てた家系図が先生の家族だったのに驚いた！日本と違って自分の意思が尊重されていて素敵だと思った。
三番目の男のひとは、重婚ですか?
What is light rail?
私は火曜日の３限目にサッカーの実技があって着替えないといけないので他の曜日にできないですか？
LESSON 9
アメリカはとても自由でいいなあと思いました。 自由すぎて大変なことはありますか？
LESSON 8
I was surprised that America is safer than I thought. . 差別の実験の映像が衝撃的でした。 I think having guns is so dangerous! Did you have guns? あのような差別に対する教育は一般的に行われているのですか。 差別に関しての教育が整っていて、素晴らしいと思いました。 I think that many people should take a lesson about the discrimination.
I thought America is dangerous, but I found it wrong.
What kind of discrimination is there? 人種差別についての歴史的背景が、体験することは出来ないし差別された人々の気持ちは一生どんなに頑張っても理解することは出来ないが、今までよりも理解を深めることができたと思う。 I love people. How about you? Is America hot than japan in summer？ When I listened to having guns, I felt cultureshock. lol
Hope this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIuCzdcHFLg
Have you experienced Los Angeles earthquake in 1994? Judy: No, I was in Japan then. But I experienced the one in 1971!
I checked about THE TRAIL OF TEARS by Youtube, but I couldn't understand the detail. Judy: Hope this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIuCzdcHFLg
LESSON 6
Hope this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIuCzdcHFLg
LESSON 5
I feel good because I decided to write a topic. Judy: Good!
英語がちょっと聞けるようになりました i study english very hard!!!!! Judy: Great! I love to teach about America in English.
It is difficult for me to write story... どの年代のストーリーもおもしろそうです Judy: Hard to decide? Try to research first...then decide.
I want to know about American history more. American history is very interesting! Judy: Thank you! Your comments make me very happy!
歴史は面白いけど残酷でした。 Judy: 確かに。。。戦争が以外と多かった。日本の戦国時代みたいね。。。もう戦争を不法にしたい！
アメリカの歴史についてもっと調べてみます Your presentation teaching material is very good, useful and interesting. Thank you very much. Animation was so fun. Movie about American history is interesting.劇などの動画が面白かったです Judy: Thank you! It takes time to find the right videos to show, but I am happy to hear your comments.
A story is how many words? Judy: AT least 400! See other rules at http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.HistoricalFictionStory.
Mapテストの再テスト Judy: ...は火曜日の昼の時間12:40-、この部屋、いつでもどうぞ。
LESSON 3-4 Kumamoto Castle. The castle was used 1467-1874 (quoted from Wiki) Judy: Thank you! You are right! The NEW castle was finished in 1607 (by Kato Kiyomasa), same as Jamestown. But it did exist before then and was used. I wonder why the 400 year anniversary was in 2007?
宿題は何か、授業の終わりに板書していただきたです。 Judy: Thank you. It is written on the website but sometimes it is wrong. I will try to do so from next week!
背景にそれば、どんな物語でもいいんですよね？ Judy: YES! It can be an adventure, love story, diary, picture story... but it should be true to history. Research your story first! Be careful about things like telephones, TV, etc....
Adam:
Adam: Currently I am living in Bozeman Montana. Previously, I have lived in Miles City Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Minnesota.
Adam:
Adam: No I have not, but I really want to go!
Judy: Besides Los Angeles, |San Francisco and |San Diego are also very nice! California Redwoods and Napa Valley are famous too.
Judy: Besides Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego are also very nice! California Redwoods and Napa Valley are famous too.
LESSON 1
LESSON 2 どこに住んでますか？ Judy: Now, Hanazono. In Los Angeles, I lived in Toluca Lake. |Google it! Adam:
What is the recommendation sightseeing place in California? Judy: Besides Los Angeles, |San Francisco and |San Diego are also very nice! California Redwoods and Napa Valley are famous too.
Can I get a credit? Judy: I hope so!
Have you ever been hollywood? ハリウッドいったことありますか Judy: I was born in Hollywood!! Here Adam:
What is the next test? Judy: The next TEST is your final. The next ASSIGNMENT will be a historical fiction story. I'll tell you about it next week!
Is the assignment only states test? Judy: For this week, yes.
LESSON 1
From Adam:
From Adam: I am from Montana! It is next to Idaho, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Montana is directly below Canada in the Western part of the US.
From Adam:
From Adam: There are many states and some are difficult to remember their location. A really good way is through association, either by what the state resembles or a story.
From Adam:
From Adam: Probably because states such as North and South Dakota wanted the same name, so one became North and the other South. Some state names have a foreign origin, such as Montana which actually means mountain in Spanish.
Society 1
- About English
What do you think about Blitish English's pronunciation?
Answer from Miwako: I find the British pronunciation fascinating! Texas accent is very different from the British accent, and sometimes it sounds like music to me~!
Which do you like better, American accent or British accent?
Answer from Miwako: I like both American and British accent
Can you speak Blitish English well same as American English?
Answer from Miwako: I can give it a try, but it might not sound so British.
Do American people speek Britsh diarects?
Answer from Miwako: Actually, people in the northeastern states have accents that are very similar to British accent, so they can imitate British pronunciation a lot quicker than people in the southern states.
Can you find dialect's difference quickley? I can't find the difference quickley.
Answer from Miwako: I can tell some differences in dialects like British, New Zealand, and Russian, but it is hard when it comes to listening to dialects within US
How many directions can you speak??
Answer from Miwako: That’s a good question. Maybe two dialects.
- About danger
Why is there dengerous at night in America?
Is America dangerous?
Answer from Miwako: It depends in places. For example Pompano Beach, FL (Florida) would be a lot safer than East St. Louis, IL (Illinois) for more information, this website might help you know which cities are the safest and dangerous.
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100dangerous/
I want to know about Mamoru Takuma. Do you know much him?
Answer from Miwako: Mamoru Takuma was a janitor working in Ikeda Elementary School in Osaka. He murdered 8 people and wounded 15 people in 2001. The reason for his crime may be to have death penalty; he had thought of suicide, but could not attempt to do it. For more information about him, this link would be helpful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Takuma http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/news/120612/crm12061201200003-n1.htm
How many guns do you own?
Answer from Miwako: I do not own a gun because we are not accustomed (to be used to) in owning a gun in the house.
Do you feel Japan is more dangerous than America now?
Answer from Miwako: I believe anywhere you go there is danger, but there are differences between cities. For example, Tokyo would be a lot more dangerous than Kumamoto. It also depends on people’s lifestyle; for example, if I live in an environment where it gives me a bad influence, then there could be a chance that I would act in the same behavior as those who are around me.
Are guns cheap? How much is gun? I want to see it once.
Answer from Miwako: No, a handgun would be between 500-900 US dollars
How do you think about guns?
Answer from Miwako: I believe guns should not be used for sports such as hunting. In the 2nd Amendment states that people have the right to bear arms to protect themselves, not for personal reason such as hunting.
If you are in America, do you want to have guns?
Answer from Miwako: No, I would never want to have a gun. I would be scared :(
Who made the guns ?
Answer from Miwako: It all started in China, where gunpowder was first created. For more information this link might be helpful
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/who-invented-the-first-gun.htm
アメリカの警察は容疑者にも発砲するってほんとうですか?
Answer from Miwako: 確かにそのようなことはあった。でも現在ではほぼない。発砲せざるを得ないときにだけです。
Can children use the gun?
Answer from Miwako: No, children are not allowed to use gun. You must be 21 years old in order to have the rights to own a gun. And I believe you have to have a license to own a gun.
１９９０年代の一番大きな事件は何ですか？
アメリカの犯罪事情についてもう少し詳しく知りたい。
- About the class
Must I write feed back everytime after this class? Last week, maybe I didn't write feedback. So I wanna know.
Is it difficult for us the test?
When is the final test?
Can you see more movie?
- Other
Have you ever read or watched Harry Potter?
Answer from Miwako: I read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" but I prefer to read other books. But I did watch Harry Potter 1 to 4. I love the first movie!!!
I have a question, but it is not about the class. Do American dads usually welcome and send their children off? I always see an American dad send his daughter off to her school.
Answer from Miwako: There are some parents who sends their children off to school. Some kids just go on school bus to go to school. It is very common in Northern America.
What should I do for the test?
My report wasn't checked yet.
History 2
About history:
What is Michael Jackson`s famous song?
Answer: Beat it, Thriller, 123 abc, I'll be there, Hold my Hand, We are the World, You rock my world, The way you make me feel, Don't stop til you get enough, You are not alone :)
What university did you go to? Judy sensei. Who assassinate kennedy.
Answer: The murderer is still unknown. At first, Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of JFK’s assassination. But there are some phenomenon in which leads some doubts of this accusation. There are also theories that suspects Government’s involvement in this murder.
Why 911 happend?
Answer: It is said to be a political act. So, there has been conflict between US and Iraq. Terrorism is an act of the weak to push back against the strong force that is treating unfairly. So they hit the Twin towers, Pentagon, and White House.
Why are there discrimination? Why did white people hate black people before? I couldn't understand it.
Answer: Back then, the Caucasians (white people) did not think and feel that African American (black people) have the same rights as them. That is why African Americans were not allowed to be in the same restaurants, school, and bathrooms with the Caucasians.
Why happened many wars?
Answer: Civil War occurred because of five things: 1. Economic and social difference between North and South 2. States versus federal rights 3. The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents 4. Growth of the Abolition Movement 5. The election of Abraham Lincoln
ニクソンは何故、大統領を辞めさせられたのか？
Answer: ニクソンは、ウォーターゲート・ホテルに民主党全国委員会の事務所があったので、監視カメラを設置の作戦を謀った。しかし、警察に捕まえられた。自らの犯罪を否定していたが、無罪である証拠がなく、引退せざるを得ないことになった。引退すれば、犯罪者と認める必要もなく、そして処罰など受ける必要もないとのことである。日本語があまり上手じゃないので、分かりにくければ授業中や後で聞いても大丈夫です。できるだけわかりやすく説明します。
About the report:
Can I show you a report next week? Fiction history は語数を満たして、ぱくりでもなくても再提出しなければならない場合がありますか。 I'm sorry to late to hand in the report/ It is difficult for me to do a lot of assigments in this class.
About test:
Can I bring paper in test?? Don't we have to remember about years and names for exam? How do we do test preparation? How much is test? Is the exam difficult? テストは論述ですか？ 州の再テストはいつまでですか？
About class and other:
Do you have a DVD "THIS IS IT"? Do you like obama? I want to understand this class. Please more down volum about youtube lol. please speak more slowly.
History 1
About History:
アメリカで始まった最初のスポーツは何ですか？ What did Pokahontas do ? Do you think about colony? How many immigrant is there? 民族のようなものはどれくりいたのですか？ Did Alaska and Hawaii become parts of the US in 1900s? I think it was in 1800s. Why did you kill the people? 何故、カリフォルニアは西海岸の州の中で成立が早いのか。
About the states test:
Can I take retest anytime?
About the report:
Do I have to finish the report by 30th May? Next time homework is very hard? when we write the fiction history, are there NG contents? Do you know good text about American history?
About the test:
Is there term examination in this class? Should I take the notes for the test? How will you make an examination?
About the class:
I hope you speak slowly.
LESSON 1 I don't know about homework x 2 From Judy: Thank you! You should review the powerpoint presentation each week, and study for the states test.
どの州出身ですか？ From Judy: California!! It's on the West Coast From Adam:
４月２３日がテストですか？ From Judy: Yes! That's right.
どうやったら覚えれる？ How do you remember 50 states? 州が覚えられるか心配です。州を完璧に覚える方法は？ From Judy: Like everything, practice is the best! Use the games to help you. Print out a blank sheet and try many times. From Adam:
Why are there same words in states names? From Adam:
Is this class different? From Judy: I hope so! I don't want to teach the same old boring class.
Is this class difficult? From Judy: I hope not! If you study, it should be easy.
来週は何をするんですか？ From Judy: We will study cities and sightseeing places in America.
Answer from Miwako: It depends in places. For example Pompano Beach, FL (Florida) would be a lot safer than East St. Louis, IL (Illinois) for more information, this website might help you know which cities are the safest and dangerous.
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100dangerous/
Answer from Miwako: Mamoru Takuma was a janitor working in Ikeda Elementary School in Osaka. He murdered 8 people and wounded 15 people in 2001. The reason for his crime may be to have death penalty; he had thought of suicide, but could not attempt to do it. For more information about him, this link would be helpful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Takuma http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/news/120612/crm12061201200003-n1.htm
Answer from Miwako: I do not own a gun because we are not accustomed (to be used to) in owning a gun in the house.
Answer from Miwako: I believe anywhere you go there is danger, but there are differences between cities. For example, Tokyo would be a lot more dangerous than Kumamoto. It also depends on people’s lifestyle; for example, if I live in an environment where it gives me a bad influence, then there could be a chance that I would act in the same behavior as those who are around me.
How do you think about guns?
Answer from Miwako: No, a handgun would be between 500-900 US dollars
How do you think about guns?
Answer from Miwako: I believe guns should not be used for sports such as hunting. In the 2nd Amendment states that people have the right to bear arms to protect themselves, not for personal reason such as hunting.
Answer from Miwako: No, I would never want to have a gun. I would be scared :(
Answer from Miwako: It all started in China, where gunpowder was first created. For more information this link might be helpful
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/who-invented-the-first-gun.htm
Answer from Miwako: 確かにそのようなことはあった。でも現在ではほぼない。発砲せざるを得ないときにだけです。
Answer from Miwako: No, children are not allowed to use gun. You must be 21 years old in order to have the rights to own a gun. And I believe you have to have a license to own a gun.
Answer from Miwako: I read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" but I prefer to read other books. But I did watch Harry Potter 1 to 4. I love the first movie!!!
Answer from Miwako: There are some parents who sends their children off to school. Some kids just go on school bus to go to school. It is very common in Northern America.
Answer from Miwako: I find the British pronunciation fascinating! Texas accent is very different from the British accent, and sometimes it sounds like music to me~!
Answer from Miwako: I like both American and British accent
Answer from Miwako: I can give it a try, but it might not sound so British.
Answer from Miwako: Actually, people in the northeastern states have accents that are very similar to British accent, so they can imitate British pronunciation a lot quicker than people in the southern states.
Answer from Miwako: I can tell some differences in dialects like British, New Zealand, and Russian, but it is hard when it comes to listening to dialects within US
Answer from Miwako: That’s a good question. Maybe two dialects.
About English
- About English
Society 1
About English
What do you think about Blitish English's pronunciation?
Which do you like better, American accent or British accent?
Can you speak Blitish English well same as American English?
Do American people speek Britsh diarects?
Can you find dialect's difference quickley? I can't find the difference quickley.
How many directions can you speak??
- About danger
Why is there dengerous at night in America?
Is America dangerous?
I want to know about Mamoru Takuma. Do you know much him?
How many guns do you own?
Do you feel Japan is more dangerous than America now?
Are guns cheap?
How do you think about guns?
How much is gun? I want to see it once.
If you are in America, do you want to have guns?
Who made the guns ?
アメリカの警察は容疑者にも発砲するってほんとうですか?
Can children use the gun?
１９９０年代の一番大きな事件は何ですか？
アメリカの犯罪事情についてもう少し詳しく知りたい。
- About the class
Must I write feed back everytime after this class? Last week, maybe I didn't write feedback. So I wanna know.
Is it difficult for us the test?
When is the final test?
Can you see more movie?
- Other
Have you ever read or watched Harry Potter?
I have a question, but it is not about the class. Do American dads usually welcome and send their children off? I always see an American dad send his daughter off to her school.
What should I do for the test?
My report wasn't checked yet.
Answer: Beat it, Thriller, 123 abc, I'll be there, Hold my Hand, We are the World, You rock my world, The way you make me feel, Don't stop til you get enough,
Answer: Beat it, Thriller, 123 abc, I'll be there, Hold my Hand, We are the World, You rock my world, The way you make me feel, Don't stop til you get enough, You are not alone :)
Answer: Beat it
Hold my Hand
We are the World Thriller 1,2,3
Answer: Beat it, Thriller, 123 abc, I'll be there, Hold my Hand, We are the World, You rock my world, The way you make me feel, Don't stop til you get enough,
Hold my Hand
We are the World
Thriller
1,2,3
Hold my Hand
We are the World Thriller 1,2,3
Answer: Beat it
Hold my Hand
We are the World
Thriller
1,2,3
Answer: The murderer is still unknown. At first, Lee Harvey Oswald was accused of JFK’s assassination. But there are some phenomenon in which leads some doubts of this accusation. There are also theories that suspects Government’s involvement in this murder.
Answer: It is said to be a political act. So, there has been conflict between US and Iraq. Terrorism is an act of the weak to push back against the strong force that is treating unfairly. So they hit the Twin towers, Pentagon, and White House.
Answer: Back then, the Caucasians (white people) did not think and feel that African American (black people) have the same rights as them. That is why African Americans were not allowed to be in the same restaurants, school, and bathrooms with the Caucasians.
Answer: Civil War occurred because of five things: 1. Economic and social difference between North and South 2. States versus federal rights 3. The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents 4. Growth of the Abolition Movement 5. The election of Abraham Lincoln
Answer: ニクソンは、ウォーターゲート・ホテルに民主党全国委員会の事務所があったので、監視カメラを設置の作戦を謀った。しかし、警察に捕まえられた。自らの犯罪を否定していたが、無罪である証拠がなく、引退せざるを得ないことになった。引退すれば、犯罪者と認める必要もなく、そして処罰など受ける必要もないとのことである。日本語があまり上手じゃないので、分かりにくければ授業中や後で聞いても大丈夫です。できるだけわかりやすく説明します。
I hope you speak slowly.
I hope you speak slowly.
About class and other:
Do you have a DVD "THIS IS IT"? Do you like obama? I want to understand this class. Please more down volum about youtube lol. please speak more slowly.
History 2
About history:
What is Michael Jackson`s famous song? What university did you go to? Judy sensei. Who assassinate kennedy. Why 911 happend? Why are there discrimination? Why did white people hate black people before? I couldn't understand it. Why happened many wars? ニクソンは何故、大統領を辞めさせられたのか？
About the report:
Can I show you a report next week? Fiction history は語数を満たして、ぱくりでもなくても再提出しなければならない場合がありますか。 I'm sorry to late to hand in the report/ It is difficult for me to do a lot of assigments in this class.
About test:
Can I bring paper in test?? Don't we have to remember about years and names for exam? How do we do test preparation? How much is test? Is the exam difficult? テストは論述ですか？ 州の再テストはいつまでですか？
I hope you speak slowly.
I hope you speak slowly.
何故、カリフォルニアは西海岸の州の中で成立が早いのか。
Chapter 18
What kind of TV do you like?
I like game shows. My favorite is "Family Feud". Here is a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttZCO9U8AhQ&feature=related
I like a American drama. Its title is "glee"! It is interesting.
I didn't know this. It looks really interesting! Here is a trailer for the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlYl5EAR54g
If I have a chance to go America, I will check PBS. Do you like PBS?
Yes! There are some good educational shows on PBS, like Discovery. It's like NHK Educational Channel in Japan.
I want to know how to develop TV.
I know the color TV started in the early 60s. Here's a timeline! http://www.tvhistory.tv/History%20of%20TV.htm
I want to read American Newspapers!
You can read many on the web, and in the library!
Chapter 17
I think America has beautiful forests!
There are many national forests in the US. I like Yosemite in California.
Do you rode Ameican Travel Track?
Yes I have. It's VERY BIG!
Have you ever been trip with bus alone?
Yes I have, a short one. It was VERY CHEAP but not so reliable.
How much cost Greyhound bus?
The one I rode cost 12 dollars.
Do you have car license?
YES! I got it when I was 18.
I was surprised that flying America is less than in many countries.
I want to know about airport history.
This site will show you! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport#History_and_development
Chapter 16
Do you think really that American ice cream is the best of all over the world?
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES! See http://www.google.co.jp/search?q=cold+stone+creamery&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1440&bih=783
Do you like Coca-Cola?
No, and I never did. I was a strange child.
How many hamburgers is sold in a day?
Wow good question! Someone asked the same one: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_mcdonalds_hamburgers_are_sold_daily
What kind of hamburger do you like?
My father's!
Chapter 15
American women were very tough!
Yes but Japanese women were very tough too!
I found that Western states were the first to give women the right to vote.
Yes, this is interesting. Maybe it's because the women were fewer and gave a good influence to the West.
Now women stronger than man in Japan.
In many ways I think this is true! Ganbatte, guys!!
I thought that woman right should be respected.
Of course!
I want to be a career woman.
Good luck!
Chapter 13-14
I think that Japanese education and American education are similar.
I think the FORM is similar, but the CONTENT is very different.
What changes are there in young Americans in the school?
American education is looser than japan.
Until university at least!
I was suprised at some states allow teenagers as young as fourteen to drive.
Usually this is because they are on farms and need to drive tractors!
I want to know Harvard college.
I would recommend watching "The Paper Chase"! It's a good introduction to Harvard law school. "Social Network" is good too.
Chapter 5
What does underprivileged mean?
Denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.
I think it is bad to segregate Black people.
Yes, it was deffinatly a bad part of American history!
Is there Mother`s day in US??
Yes there is! Mother's Day actually originated in America!
Chapter 4
Is British English used other countries?
No, British English is mostly just used in the UK. Most English speaking countries use their own form of English!
I found that American English and Britian English were quite different.
They are very similar, but there are some very big differences between the two Englishes!
I am learning to American English. But I want to learn British English.
Make sure to learn one form of english first! Afterwards it should be easier to understand other types of english!
It is difficult for me so i need to study more time!
Good idea!
Chapter 3
Are there any solution that we can slove the gap between poor people and whealty people in America?
Many smart people in America are trying to solve this problem every day! I hope they find an answer fast!!
What is the origin of Anglo-Saxon?
It is believed that they originated in north Germany and north Holland.
What is the Anglo-Saxons?
historically, the Anglo-Saxons, a group of Germanic peoples inhabiting parts of England during the early Middle Ages. Their language, also known as Old English
What do you think of many kinds of people living together?
I think it's great!
Chapter 2
Want does 'predominantly' mean?
predominantly has the same meaning as 'for the most part; mostly; mainly'
I am interested in various people in America.
America is a very multi-cultural country, I think you would really enjoy seeing how so many different cultures work together!
I want to know the meaning of Melting Pot.
A 'Melting Pot' culture is a phrase for multiple cultures all turning into one big culture.
I want to know the population of Japanese in America!
There is approximately 1,200,922 Japanese-American people. This makes up 0.3% America's population.
It is difficult to understand all of the american history.
American history is brief but complicated, do your best!!!!
Chapter 12
I want to know more about FBI.
Go to http://www.fbi.gov/ for more information! This is their official website!
Is FBI stronger than Japanese policeman?
The FBI are above American police, so a similar Japanese group would have more authority then the Japanese police.
Do you have friends in CIA?
Not that I know of!
I thought it is very important to be careful.
You don't have to worry about the FBI or the CIA if you are not breaking any laws :)
Chapter 10
I think that American president and Japanese president are different.
That's because Japan doesn't have a president, Japan has a Prime Minister, like Canada!
Have you ever been to Okinawa?
Yes! I've been there 3 times, I love it there!
How old is enough to vote for election in Cali?
The age to vote in all of America is 18 years old.
Do you know the president ten years ago in Japan?
Ten years ago Japan's Prime Minister was Koizumi Jun'ichirō (Again, Japan doesn't have presidents)
I think that American president has the strongest authority.
America is a very strong county, so it's president deffinatly has a lot of authority!
I was surprised the French President has more power than any other president in the democratic world.
There's always something new to learn in the world, remember that America and Japan aren't #1 at everything ;)
A great deal of the President's power is controlled by Congress
Yes, congress has a lot of power as well, this is because a group of people can sometimes make better choices then one person.
Chapter 9
How do you think about Civil War?
Hmm...I have the image of "Gone with the Wind"--which paints a beautiful picture of the south. I think slavery was wrong, but I feel sorry for all of the people who died there!
I want to know more about this war.
Try watching "Gone with the Wind"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mM8iNarcRc&feature=related
I think war is foolish.Do you think so too?
YES.
Do you know any memorial hall of Civil War?
Good question! I looked and found these: http://www.confederatemuseum.com/pages/welcome.html and http://www.civilwarmuseumnc.org/
Why the Southern States had so many slaves?
Because they had a way of life that required a lot of intensive labor. The North didn't have good land for growing cotton.
Chapter 8
What is older European countries?
What is Gold Rush?
Did you have your gun when you lived in America?
NOOOO!!!! I'll explain more about this when we talk about guns, but I can say right now, I never SAW a gun in America!
Have you ever been to Death Valley?
Yes, I've been through it on the way to Las Vegas from Los Angeles. It's hot during the day, and no water...
Where is a famous place in Nevada?
Besides Las Vegas, you mean?
What do you think about murder?
Taking another person's life is a terrible crime. Period.
What does "frontier" mean？
Hmm....good question! "unexplored place" is close, but it has the image of being wild and unknown.
How determined american frontiers?
The border with Canada was decided between Britain and the US, and the Mexican border was decided later
Have you visited the Sierra Nevada Mountains?
Yes, you can see them from Los Angeles, and that's where I first saw snow--in high school.
Have you ever been to Mississippi?
No I haven't but Tomei-sensei is from Mississippi.
Do you know how to research gold?
A little! I went to a gold mine in California, and panned for gold.
Chapter 6
Do you know famous movies about the American Indians?
Besides the old John Wayne cowboy/indian movies, there is Pocahontas and Dances with Wolves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMOQORiWn80
Could you tell me how many time should I spend for reading one chapter?
Good question! As much time as you want--if you want to understand carefully, you may want to read and look up all of the words you don't know. If you want to answer the quiz questions, you can skim the text, then you can look at the quiz questions first and then find the corresponding part in the text. Don't look up ALL of the words, but look up the KEY words. It also depends on your own reading ability.
Have you ever watched pocahontas?
Only on Youtube! I want to watch the new version, not the animated one. It looks good.
please tell us about Indians english. My friend told me that Indians english is so hard to understand. can you speak??
There is not one "Indian English"--even in India! There are many American Indian languages, and many Indian Indian languages. But I do understand what your friend is saying. Hopi English, for example, seems to me to be somewhat flat...
How many Indians are there in America now?
About 1.5% of the population. 4.9 million in 2008. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihmcensus1.html)
Could women vote in local elections?
They got the national vote in 1921, but some states gave them the vote earlier.
Are there any Indian tribes in NY?
There used to be, but the Europeans took over. There are some reservations in New York State still, though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Indian_Reservations_in_New_York
What do you think the American Indians?
I like their culture very much! They are very close to nature. I want to learn more from them.
Have you seen Indians?
Yes, there was a class on Indian culture in Montana, and I also went to a reservation there.
Why do Indians wear something on the head?
They don't always, but the chiefs wear headdresses like crowns.
Chapter 11
What kind of music do you like??
Classical, soft rock, J-pop, reggae, ballads, hip hop....everything except big band!
What is the meaning of 'the Biggest little City in the World'?
Reno! Because it's small in size but important for gambling. Check it out at http://video.foxnews.com/v/4499284/reno-in-5
why Americas state is square??
Good question! Someone asked the same one here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110119172542AAq5ZBy
do you like gambling???
NO! Because I don't like to lose...
Do you like black eyed peas?
I can take them or leave them.
do you like me?
Of course! I like all my students!!
what season do you like the best?
I like summer....even in Kumamoto!
Chapter 1
Have you been to Liberty?
Yes, when I was about 8 years old! Then we could climb into the crown. But I wanted to climb into the arm!
What food do you like best?
Chocolate!
I want to know why americans like mac?
Mmm....good question. I think because it's fast and tastes good. Why do Japanese like Mac? (There are more Macs per person in Japan than in America!)
How many peple live in New York now?
Please tell me how to speak English very well?
Try thinking in English when you can....especially after speaking class. And go to the English lounge!
What state do you like the best?
Another good question! I don't know every state, and I lived in CA and HI so I like them, but I like MA and NJ because they have good history.
What is meaning of pedestal?
Pedestal is the base of a statue--- PED means foot!
What is famous things in Ellis Island?
Only the Statue of Liberty, I think.
Should I get a computer for stadying?
I would recommend it. You will definitely use it for four years!
i love judy
Thank you!! I love you too!
AND many of you wanted to go to the US. I'm very happy to hear that!
AND many of you thought this book and test was difficult. I know....but it is good for you to try to read every week. Please ask me if you have questions!
History 1
About History:
アメリカで始まった最初のスポーツは何ですか？ What did Pokahontas do ? Do you think about colony? How many immigrant is there? 民族のようなものはどれくりいたのですか？ Did Alaska and Hawaii become parts of the US in 1900s? I think it was in 1800s. Why did you kill the people?
About the states test:
Can I take retest anytime?
About the report:
Do I have to finish the report by 30th May? Next time homework is very hard? when we write the fiction history, are there NG contents? Do you know good text about American history?
About the test:
Is there term examination in this class? Should I take the notes for the test? How will you make an examination?
About the class:
I hope you speak slowly.
I know the color TV started in the early 60s. Here's a timeline!
I know the color TV started in the early 60s. Here's a timeline! http://www.tvhistory.tv/History%20of%20TV.htm
Wow good question!
Wow good question! Someone asked the same one: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_mcdonalds_hamburgers_are_sold_daily
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES! See http://www.google.co.jp/search?q=cold+stone+creamery&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1440&bih=783
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES! See http://www.google.co.jp/search?q=cold+stone+creamery&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1440&bih=783
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES!
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES! See http://www.google.co.jp/search?q=cold+stone+creamery&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1440&bih=783
What kind of TV do you like?
I like game shows. My favorite is "Family Feud". Here is a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttZCO9U8AhQ&feature=related
I like a American drama. Its title is "glee"! It is interesting.
I didn't know this. It looks really interesting! Here is a trailer for the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlYl5EAR54g
If I have a chance to go America, I will check PBS. Do you like PBS?
Yes! There are some good educational shows on PBS, like Discovery. It's like NHK Educational Channel in Japan.
I want to know how to develop TV.
I know the color TV started in the early 60s. Here's a timeline!
I want to read American Newspapers!
You can read many on the web, and in the library!
I think America has beautiful forests!
There are many national forests in the US. I like Yosemite in California.
Do you rode Ameican Travel Track?
Yes I have. It's VERY BIG!
Have you ever been trip with bus alone?
Yes I have, a short one. It was VERY CHEAP but not so reliable.
How much cost Greyhound bus?
The one I rode cost 12 dollars.
Do you have car license?
YES! I got it when I was 18.
I was surprised that flying America is less than in many countries.
I want to know about airport history.
This site will show you! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport#History_and_development
Do you think really that American ice cream is the best of all over the world?
Not necessarily---but I think ice cream has become very similar all over the world. The best ice cream I ever ate though was at Stone Cold Creamery. LOTS OF CALORIES!
Do you like Coca-Cola?
No, and I never did. I was a strange child.
How many hamburgers is sold in a day?
Wow good question!
What kind of hamburger do you like?
My father's!
Chapter 14
Chapter 13
American women were very tough!
Yes but Japanese women were very tough too!
I found that Western states were the first to give women the right to vote.
Yes, this is interesting. Maybe it's because the women were fewer and gave a good influence to the West.
Now women stronger than man in Japan.
In many ways I think this is true! Ganbatte, guys!!
I thought that woman right should be respected.
Of course!
I want to be a career woman.
Good luck!
Chapter 13-14
I think that Japanese education and American education are similar.
I think the FORM is similar, but the CONTENT is very different.
What changes are there in young Americans in the school?
American education is looser than japan.
Until university at least!
I was suprised at some states allow teenagers as young as fourteen to drive.
Usually this is because they are on farms and need to drive tractors!
I want to know Harvard college.
I would recommend watching "The Paper Chase"! It's a good introduction to Harvard law school. "Social Network" is good too.
Chapter 18
Chapter 17
Chapter 16
Chapter 15
Chapter 14
Chapter 13
What does underprivileged mean?
Denied the enjoyment of the normal privileges or rights of a society because of low economic and social status.
I think it is bad to segregate Black people.
Yes, it was deffinatly a bad part of American history!
Is there Mother`s day in US??
Yes there is! Mother's Day actually originated in America!
Is British English used other countries?
No, British English is mostly just used in the UK. Most English speaking countries use their own form of English!
I found that American English and Britian English were quite different.
They are very similar, but there are some very big differences between the two Englishes!
I am learning to American English. But I want to learn British English.
Make sure to learn one form of english first! Afterwards it should be easier to understand other types of english!
It is difficult for me so i need to study more time!
Good idea!
Are there any solution that we can slove the gap between poor people and whealty people in America?
Many smart people in America are trying to solve this problem every day! I hope they find an answer fast!!
What is the origin of Anglo-Saxon?
It is believed that they originated in north Germany and north Holland.
What is the Anglo-Saxons?
historically, the Anglo-Saxons, a group of Germanic peoples inhabiting parts of England during the early Middle Ages. Their language, also known as Old English
What do you think of many kinds of people living together?
I think it's great!
Want does 'predominantly' mean?
predominantly has the same meaning as 'for the most part; mostly; mainly'
I am interested in various people in America.
America is a very multi-cultural country, I think you would really enjoy seeing how so many different cultures work together!
I want to know the meaning of Melting Pot.
A 'Melting Pot' culture is a phrase for multiple cultures all turning into one big culture.
I want to know the population of Japanese in America!
There is approximately 1,200,922 Japanese-American people. This makes up 0.3% America's population.
It is difficult to understand all of the american history.
American history is brief but complicated, do your best!!!!
I want to know more about FBI.
Go to http://www.fbi.gov/ for more information! This is their official website!
Is FBI stronger than Japanese policeman?
The FBI are above American police, so a similar Japanese group would have more authority then the Japanese police.
Do you have friends in CIA?
Not that I know of!
I thought it is very important to be careful.
You don't have to worry about the FBI or the CIA if you are not breaking any laws :)
I think that American president and Japanese president are different.
That's because Japan doesn't have a president, Japan has a Prime Minister, like Canada!
Have you ever been to Okinawa?
Yes! I've been there 3 times, I love it there!
How old is enough to vote for election in Cali?
The age to vote in all of America is 18 years old.
Do you know the president ten years ago in Japan?
Ten years ago Japan's Prime Minister was Koizumi Jun'ichirō (Again, Japan doesn't have presidents)
I think that American president has the strongest authority.
America is a very strong county, so it's president deffinatly has a lot of authority!
I was surprised the French President has more power than any other president in the democratic world.
There's always something new to learn in the world, remember that America and Japan aren't #1 at everything ;)
A great deal of the President's power is controlled by Congress
Yes, congress has a lot of power as well, this is because a group of people can sometimes make better choices then one person.
Chapter 5
Chapter 4
Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Chapter 12
Chapter 10
Try watching "Gone with the Wind"!
Try watching "Gone with the Wind"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mM8iNarcRc&feature=related
Chapter 9
How do you think about Civil War?
Hmm...I have the image of "Gone with the Wind"--which paints a beautiful picture of the south. I think slavery was wrong, but I feel sorry for all of the people who died there!
I want to know more about this war.
Try watching "Gone with the Wind"!
I think war is foolish.Do you think so too?
YES.
Do you know any memorial hall of Civil War?
Good question! I looked and found these: http://www.confederatemuseum.com/pages/welcome.html and http://www.civilwarmuseumnc.org/
Why the Southern States had so many slaves?
Because they had a way of life that required a lot of intensive labor. The North didn't have good land for growing cotton.
Chapter 8
What is older European countries?
What is Gold Rush?
Did you have your gun when you lived in America?
NOOOO!!!! I'll explain more about this when we talk about guns, but I can say right now, I never SAW a gun in America!
Have you ever been to Death Valley?
Yes, I've been through it on the way to Las Vegas from Los Angeles. It's hot during the day, and no water...
Where is a famous place in Nevada?
Besides Las Vegas, you mean?
What do you think about murder?
Taking another person's life is a terrible crime. Period.
What does "frontier" mean？
Hmm....good question! "unexplored place" is close, but it has the image of being wild and unknown.
How determined american frontiers?
The border with Canada was decided between Britain and the US, and the Mexican border was decided later
Have you visited the Sierra Nevada Mountains?
Yes, you can see them from Los Angeles, and that's where I first saw snow--in high school.
Have you ever been to Mississippi?
No I haven't but Tomei-sensei is from Mississippi.
Do you know how to research gold?
A little! I went to a gold mine in California, and panned for gold.
They got the vote in 1921. Usually they couldn't vote at all until then.
They got the national vote in 1921, but some states gave them the vote earlier.
Besides the old John Wayne cowboy/indian movies, there is Pocahontas and
Besides the old John Wayne cowboy/indian movies, there is Pocahontas and Dances with Wolves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMOQORiWn80
Chapter 6
Do you know famous movies about the American Indians?
Besides the old John Wayne cowboy/indian movies, there is Pocahontas and
Could you tell me how many time should I spend for reading one chapter?
Good question! As much time as you want--if you want to understand carefully, you may want to read and look up all of the words you don't know. If you want to answer the quiz questions, you can skim the text, then you can look at the quiz questions first and then find the corresponding part in the text. Don't look up ALL of the words, but look up the KEY words. It also depends on your own reading ability.
Have you ever watched pocahontas?
Only on Youtube! I want to watch the new version, not the animated one. It looks good.
please tell us about Indians english. My friend told me that Indians english is so hard to understand. can you speak??
There is not one "Indian English"--even in India! There are many American Indian languages, and many Indian Indian languages. But I do understand what your friend is saying. Hopi English, for example, seems to me to be somewhat flat...
How many Indians are there in America now?
About 1.5% of the population. 4.9 million in 2008. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihmcensus1.html)
Could women vote in local elections?
They got the vote in 1921. Usually they couldn't vote at all until then.
Are there any Indian tribes in NY?
There used to be, but the Europeans took over. There are some reservations in New York State still, though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Indian_Reservations_in_New_York
What do you think the American Indians?
I like their culture very much! They are very close to nature. I want to learn more from them.
Have you seen Indians?
Yes, there was a class on Indian culture in Montana, and I also went to a reservation there.
Why do Indians wear something on the head?
They don't always, but the chiefs wear headdresses like crowns.
Good question!
Good question! Someone asked the same one here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110119172542AAq5ZBy
Reno! Because it's small in size but important for gambling.
Reno! Because it's small in size but important for gambling. Check it out at http://video.foxnews.com/v/4499284/reno-in-5
Chapter 11
What kind of music do you like??
Classical, soft rock, J-pop, reggae, ballads, hip hop....everything except big band!
What is the meaning of 'the Biggest little City in the World'?
Reno! Because it's small in size but important for gambling.
why Americas state is square??
Good question!
do you like gambling???
NO! Because I don't like to lose...
Do you like black eyed peas?
I can take them or leave them.
do you like me?
Of course! I like all my students!!
what season do you like the best?
I like summer....even in Kumamoto!
Your questions and comments
Chapter 1
Have you been to Liberty?
Yes, when I was about 8 years old! Then we could climb into the crown. But I wanted to climb into the arm!
What food do you like best?
Chocolate!
I want to know why americans like mac?
Mmm....good question. I think because it's fast and tastes good. Why do Japanese like Mac? (There are more Macs per person in Japan than in America!)
How many peple live in New York now?
Please tell me how to speak English very well?
Try thinking in English when you can....especially after speaking class. And go to the English lounge!
What state do you like the best?
Another good question! I don't know every state, and I lived in CA and HI so I like them, but I like MA and NJ because they have good history.
What is meaning of pedestal?
Pedestal is the base of a statue--- PED means foot!
What is famous things in Ellis Island?
Only the Statue of Liberty, I think.
Should I get a computer for stadying?
I would recommend it. You will definitely use it for four years!
i love judy
Thank you!! I love you too!
AND many of you wanted to go to the US. I'm very happy to hear that!
AND many of you thought this book and test was difficult. I know....but it is good for you to try to read every week. Please ask me if you have questions!