PUT

Hello. I’m Misaki. I’m going to talk about the Power Up Tutorial in School of Contemporary International Studies.

First, students make a based on conversation a set topic that they are given each week. They record their conversations. After, they listen to their recordings, and look for ways they could improve. Finally, they give some corrections and advice from the tutors in the PUT class. This is repeated twice.

Also, unlike Department of British and American studies, there is a exclusive textbook. And, a school hour of the PUT in Department of British and American studies is 45 minutes but a school hour of the PUT in School of Contemporary International Studies is 90 minutes. Like this, there are some differences between the PUT in Department of British and American studies and the PUT in School of Contemporary International Studies.

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Japanese table manners

Hello. I'm Misaki. I'm going to tallk about Japanese table manners. In Japan, we usually use chopsticks, when we eat. There are a lot of manners to chopsticks. The usage of chopsticks with a bad manners is called ''Kiraibashi.'' Now, I'm going to introduce some examples about this. For example, we must not grasp two chopsticks. This is called ''Nigiribashi.'' We must not draw dishes in hands with chopsticks. This is called ''Yosebashi.'' We must not lick chopsticks. This is called ''Neburibashi.'' We must not drip from the end of chopsticks. This is called ''Namidabashi.''







Like this, in Japan, there are a lot of peculiar table manners.

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Japanese festival "YABUSAME"

Tha style of archery has its origins at the beginning of the Kamakura period. Minamoto no Yoritomo became alarmed at the lack of archery skills his samurai had. He organized yabusame as a form of practice.

The use of the bow had been on foot until around the 4th century when elite soldiers took to fighting on houseback with bows and swords. In the 10th century, samurai would have archery duels on houseback. They would ride at each other and try to shoot at least three arows. These duels did not necessarily have to end in death, as long as honor was satisfied. One of the most famous and celebrated incidents of Japanese mounted archery occurred during the Genpei War, an epic struggle for power between the Heike and Genji clans that was to have a major inpact on Japanese culture, society, and politics.

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway. The canal was opened in 1832. The 202 kilometers of the Rideau Canal incorporate sections of the Rideau and Cataraqui rivers, as well as several lakes. About 19 kilometers of the route is man-made. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America, and in 2007, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The construction of the Rideau Canal was proposed shortly after the War of 1812, when there remained a persistent threat of attack by the United State on the British colony of Upper Canada. In this period, the British built a number of other canals as well as a number of forts to impede and deter any future American invasions of Canadian territory. As many as a thousand of the workers died from malaria, other diseases and accidents during blasting.

LEGOLAND

Hello. I'm Misaki. I'm going to talk about food and souvenirs. At LEGOLAND Windsor, they provide a wide range of foods to suit all ages and tastes. I'm going to introduce some reataurants at LEGOLAND Windsor. For example, Harbourside. It's a small coffee shop. They sell a variety of beverages and pastries. Burger Ranch offers fast-food such as burgers and chips. Crossed Ribs BBQ serves main meals, and has a large seating area. You can see the good views of the drop of Pirste Falls. Also, vagitarian do not miss out when they eat out at LEGOLAND Windsor. All outlets offer vegetarian meals, with more than a third dishes in the family restaurants, suitable for vegetarian.
Next, I'm going to introduce souvenirs. I think you should go to Lego Big Shop and Cuddles Corner. Lego Big Shop is the largest LEGO Store in the UK where you will find the biggest selection of LEGO toys. Also, you can choose your own bag of LEGO bricks. At Cuddles Corner, you can create your own cuddly toy. Next presenter is Hayata.

My Three Favorite Movies

★Titanic★

Release Date : 20 December 1997(Japan)
Actors : Leonardo DiCaprio,Kate Winslet
Setting : set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic
Awards : Won 11 Oscars. Another 76 wins ＆ 48 nominations
Director : Janes Cameron
Genre : Drama, Romance
Runtime : 194 min


Recommendation : I have ever seen this movie “Tianic” many times. This movie is the most wonderfull movie that I have ever seen. I was impressed with the movie.

Source : Go to Internet Movie Database and Wikipedia.


★Mirrors★


Release Date : 26 December in 2008
Actors : Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton
Setting : set in New York
Writer : Alexandre Aja, Grégory Levasseur
Director : Alexandre Aja,
Genre : Horror
Runtime : 111 min



Recommendation : This movie contains grotesque scenes. It was scary movie.
I covered my face with my hands. If you are interested in this movie, try to watch it!!

Source : Go to Ineternet Movie Database and Wikipedia.


★２５２ seizonsha-ari ★


Release Date : 6 December n 2008
Actors : Hideaki Ito, Seiyo Utino, Takayuki Yamada, Yu Kashi,
Setting : set in Tokyo that was hit by an earthquake directly above its epicenterd Director : Shinsei Mizuta
Genre : science　fiction
Runtime : 128 min



Recommendation : This movie was very exciting. I cannot foresee the development of story. Actors who appear on this movie were very handsome.

Source : Go to Ineternet Movie Database and Wikipedia.