My name is Keiko. I love playing the piano. I practice every day after school. My teacher says I am getting better. Last week, I played a song at my school concert. Many people listened to me. I was nervous, but I did my best. After the concert, my parents said they were very proud of me. I want to keep practicing.
I started junior high school this spring. Everything is new and exciting. I joined the soccer club. My teammates are very friendly and we practice three times a week. At first, I could not keep up with the others, but now I am improving. My homeroom teacher is kind and always helps us when we have problems. I am really enjoying my new school life.
Our school has a project to protect the environment. Every month, we clean the park near our school. We pick up trash and plant flowers. Last month, we found a lot of plastic bottles near the river. Our teacher explained that plastic is dangerous for fish and other animals. Now I always use a reusable bag when I go shopping. Small actions can make a big difference.
The school library will be closed next Monday and Tuesday for cleaning. During these two days, you cannot borrow or return any books. The library will open again on Wednesday at nine in the morning. If you have books that are due on Monday, please return them by this Friday. We have also added many new science and history books to our shelves. Please come and enjoy reading. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi Mark, how are you doing? I'm writing to tell you about our school festival on October 15th. My class is going to open a small café, and I will make sandwiches. The festival starts at ten in the morning. Could you come and visit us? It would be wonderful to see you there. Please write back and let me know. Best wishes, Kenta.
I always wake up at six thirty. First, I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I eat breakfast with my family. I usually have rice, miso soup, and an egg. Before I leave home, I check my bag for my textbooks. I walk to school with my friend Yuki. It takes about fifteen minutes. On the way, we talk about many things. I like my quiet morning time the best.
I want to be a vet in the future. I have loved animals since I was a small child. We have two cats and a dog at home. When one of them is sick, I feel very sad. A vet can help animals get better. To become a vet, I must study science hard. It is not easy, but I will never give up my dream. Someday, I want to help many animals and their families.
I got my first smartphone last year. It is very useful for many things. I use it to send messages and look up information for my homework. However, my parents made some rules. I cannot use my phone after nine o'clock at night. I also must not use it during meals. At first, I thought the rules were too strict. Now I understand why they are important. Too much screen time is not good for my eyes or my sleep.
Last Sunday, I went to the zoo with my family. We saw many animals. I liked the elephants the most. They were very big and they ate a lot of fruit. My younger sister was scared of the snakes, but she enjoyed watching the monkeys. We bought some ice cream and ate it on a bench. It was a wonderful day for all of us.
My father likes cooking very much. On weekends, he makes dinner for our family. Last Saturday, he cooked curry and rice. It smelled delicious! He let me help him cut the vegetables. I was a little nervous because I am not good at using a knife. But my father showed me how to do it safely. The curry was very tasty. I want to help again next time.
Last Saturday, our school had its sports day. The weather was sunny and warm. All the students wore red or white shirts. I was on the red team. My favorite event was the relay race. I ran as fast as I could. My team did not win first place, but we tried our best. After the events, we ate lunch with our families in the schoolyard. It was one of the best days of the school year.
Last summer, I stayed with a host family in Australia for two weeks. It was my first time abroad. At first, I was nervous because my English was not good. But my host family was very kind and patient. We cooked dinner together and watched movies at night. I have learned that a smile is important when you meet new people. Now I want to study English harder. I hope I can visit them again someday.
I read a book every night before I go to bed. My mother started this habit when I was six. At first, she read stories to me. Now I read by myself. I like adventure stories the best. Reading helps me relax after a long day. It also makes my vocabulary bigger. Some of my friends say books are boring, but I do not agree. A good story can take you to another world. Reading is my favorite time of the day.
Every August, my town holds a summer festival. Many people come to the shrine near my house. There are food stands that sell yakitori, takoyaki, and shaved ice. At night, we can see beautiful fireworks in the sky. Last year, I wore a yukata with my sister. We danced in the street with other people. The festival is a special time for our town. It brings families and neighbors together. I look forward to it every year.
Once a month, my class visits a nursing home near our school. We spend time with the elderly people who live there. We sing songs, play games, and listen to their stories. Many of them lived through difficult times long ago. At first, I did not know what to say. But now I enjoy talking with them. One woman always gives me a warm smile. Helping others makes me feel happy. I have learned that a little kindness can change someone's day.