Essays 2-02b: Group Movie Reviews

Our favorite movies are the Walt Disney version and the 1991 one. Our favorite scenes of the Disney version are the ones in which Robin Hood disguises scene, fights scene, sings songs scene, and plays tennis scene. And, 1991 one’s favorite scenes are stealing money scene, fighting scene, love scene, and wedding scene.

First, Robin Hood wore a lot of disguises in the Disney movie. He was a funny and intelligent man. We couldn’t know that Robin Hood was disguised as an old man before he revealed his true self. Robin Hood gave some money to poor people as an old man. He also gave presents to children for their birthday. The theme song of this movie was Oo-De-Lally. This song is very famous and popular all over the world. Robin Hood sang this song with his friends and seemed so funny. And, playing tennis with a princess and a maid seemed a peaceful scene.

Next, Robin Hood stole some money from rich people in the 1991 movie. He seemed a bad person at first, but he saved poor people in fact. He moved really agility and looked so strong. Robin Hood and the princess were childhood friends, and they met again, and at last, they married. So, we thought that Robin Hood showed his great strength to her with fighting, and she must be fascinated by his strength. They are the best couple we’ve ever seen.

In both of the series of the movies have fighting scenes. Robin Hood’s movies’ high point is fighting scene we think. Without the scene, this movie is not consist we guess. Fighting for lovers or poor people must be very powerful, and important, so Robin Hood's fighting is not only for himself. Maybe princess Marian was kept on tenterhooks in fighting, but she was loved by Robin Hood, and she was very happy. Then poor people also believed Robin Hood forever.

At last, our favorite scene is Robin Hood’s efforts scene. He showed us through the movie what the important thing is. We could know that efforts make our dream come true all the time. So we always should do something as long as we can.

In conclusion, we should cherish our friends as Robin Hood cherishes his friends, a girlfriend, and poor people. Friends will help us when we are in troubles. Friends are the most important thing in the world we thought. And, this movie has a lot of kinds, so we can take each different view. The Disney version is shorter than the 1991 version. However, it is easy to understand. And, there is powerful fighting scene in the 1991 version, and it is worth seeing. If you have never seen these versions, please watch them.

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Essay 2-01b: My Favorite Place

I have a lot of favorite places. One of them is Kyoto, because I like an atmosphere of Kyoto. I like especially Gion. It’s because a street of stores and houses is very good. This time, I introduce about Gion to you.

First of all, I will write about the location of Gion. Gion is famous place. There are a lot of stores, so we are able to enjoy not only sightseeing but also shopping, too. Also, there are a lot of tourists anytime. If even it is rainy day, Gion is always lively, I think. Then I have been there only once, and I have really taken to this place.

Next, I will write about the attraction of Gion. Do you know the Gion Festival? I have never been there, but I have seen the Gion Festival at the news. At that time, I knew that Gion Festival is great festival. Also, I knew that there are a lot of people in the Gion Festival. I am weak in a crowd, but I would like to see it in actual fact. Then Maiko-san is also famous. When I went to Gion, I could not see them. I supposed that we can see them anytime. If I have a chance to go to Gion again, sometime I would like to see them in actual fact. If we can run into them, we may be lucky, I thought.

Finally, I will write about the atmosphere of Gion. When I went to Gion, I felt that there is passing slowly of time. Then, there is quaint place, so we can be immersed in there. Also, we are able to have a good time there. Then a lot of buildings are unchanged since olden times, and I hope they keep up always, because they are also creating a wonderful atmosphere.

In conclusion, Kyoto is memories place for me. There is a good place. If I have a chance, I would like to go to Kyoto again for sightseeing, eating and shopping. Then I think that there is beautiful scenery in all seasons. If you have never been there, I recommend Gion to you. Of course, I want you to go to various places in Kyoto. I hope you will like there.

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Essays 1-03b: Their Precious Time

I am going to introduce about “Mrs. Doubtfire”. I watched this movie for the first time in class. After that, I watched this movie to the end at my home. Maybe I have never seen like this until now, so I think I have good chance watching new movie for me.

First of all, there are many themes in this movie. I think big theme of this movie is “family”. This movie expresses desirable situation of family. It also expresses parents’ love for their children and children’s love for their parents. Especially, children’s father has a deep interest in his children. Then children also have a deep interest in their father. Therefore I think father and children each other’s feelings become a key to solving a problem of this story.

Second, Daniel, father worked a voice artist of an animated film at first. He is able to uses different voices according to time and circumstances. Especially, he became a housekeeper, and he gets right into his part a woman for a long while. I was surprised it, but he was wonderful. He was utilizing his voice. Then I think that he is good father, because he is always thinking about his children.

Third, Miranda, mother is an interior designer. She is pressed by her work and housework, so she is very busy every day. However her husband doesn’t have his job, moreover he gives neighbors trouble many times. That was why she gets irritated, so she looks quick to take offense. However, I think that in reality she is an affectionate mother.

Fourth, their children are Lydia, Chris and Natalie. I think they are docile children. For example, when they meet their father, they are hugely pleased with their smile. Therefore they are an innocent a boy and girls. Children need their parents' love. I hope they spend together, because they are good all in all. Then I don't want to see children's sad faces. When they spend with their parents, they look happy. I hope they keep it and their smiles.

And then, I think second theme of this movie is “jobs”. There are many jobs on this movie. For instance, make-up artist, a lawyer, a housekeeper, a voice artist, an interior designer, a forwarding clerk and so on. It is able to know some jobs on this movie. However, it is not only, there is a problem that Daniel, father lost his job here. It was one of a cause of divorced. Somebody of family have to work for support family. Miranda, mother works, but I hope Daniel, father will also same job for a long time, if possible. He pesters his family, but he finds new his job his best.

In conclusion, children need also father for them. Their mother knew it later. Then she also knew that her husband’s loves for their children. He really loves for his children, so she thought family over once more. There are undying love and bonds of family there, whatever no matter what may happen. Then I was impressed by housekeeper, Daniel's words about family on television. After that, this movie looks more stories. If this movie will develop, I think that their family will be good relations. I also hope it. I also enjoyed watching this movie.

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Letter to My Host Family

     Hello, how are you? I will stay with you for 6 weeks this summer. First, I am going to talk about myself. My name is Yukiko. I am a university student. I am learning English now. My hometown is Kumamoto in Japan. My family has four people, my father, my mother, my older sister and I. We all get along very well.

     I also have good friends. I talk with my friends when I have a break at the school. I spend good time with my friends. I am really glad to see them everyday.

     I was playing tennis when I was a junior high school student. I have not been playing it recently and I want to play it again. My hobbies are listening to music and going shopping. About music, I listen to all kinds of music. I especially like western music and I have a lot of favorite songs.

     Then about shopping, I sometimes go shopping with my family. I also go there with my friends. I enjoy it every time I go. Let's go together! I hope this will give you some idea about me.

     Next, the purpose that I do this homestay this time is that I have a desire to actually enter an English speaking environment and I want to grow up. After that, I want to visit other foreign countries for the first time. So I am very interested in this. I want to enjoy when I experience the culture.

     By the way, do you have a lot of recommended places or foods? Please tell me about them. Then I want to go there and eat them. Japan is a good country too. Would you come to Japan? I want you to see our ancient history and eat Japanese foods. Finally, I am looking forward to seeing you. Sincerely yours

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