Tuesday, May 19, 2009

1st essay version2

Thank you for your kindness to accept me in your family. I’m so happy because I have wanted to go to New Zealand for a long time. Let me introduce myself.
My name is Haruna. I’m a college student. I study English and Russian, but I’m poor at them. When I don’t have any classes, I’m working part-time as a clerk in an accessory shop. I like this job because I’m interested in accessories.
I have lived in Kumamoto since I was a child and I never been to a foreign country. I like Kumamoto and it is famous for Mt. Aso, which is well-known for its big caldera and Kumamoto Castle. My hobbies are watching DVDs,  listening to music and reading books. I like Japanese pop music and classical music. I’m not too familiar with classical music but I like it. My favorite novelist is Riku Onda who is a Japanese novelist. My favorite work of hers is YORUNOPICNIC which she wrote. The book makes me happy.
I have a happy family. There are six people in my family. I have my father, mother and one older sister, one older brother and my grand mother. All of them live in Kumamoto. My parents’ names are Masahiro and Mayumi. They are full-time farmers. I like the vegetables that they grew.
Finally, I have some questions for you. First of all, what should I call you? Next, August is the hottest of all the months in Japan but I understand in New Zealand it is winter in August. How cold is New Zealand?
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