What does "alert" mean in this sentence? "I am not my usual alert self." What does alert mean???

Is this sentence correct?? Is this correct? "I got a wine made from grapes harbested from trees aged over one hundred years."

Christmas Wreath I made a christmas wreath today! I learned from the teacher whom I go to the flower arrangement lesson monthly. Her arrangement is really nice and elegant, sometimes like a Paris style, another times like a London style. I enjoy learning her technique little by little. This time, I was happy to know how to brain a wreath from fresh fir tree. It was hard for me to make such a big wreath because my hands are small like a child, but the result brought me satisfaction in large amounts. I really like my wreath! Actually, I am not a Christian and somehow many Japanese who are not Christians enjoy Christmas as a seasonal event. I think this is one of very Japanesey thoughts.

go through? pass through? Which is better to use go through or pass through? what is the difference between these sentences? I go through Shibuya (town's name) on my way to my office. I pass through Shibuya on my way to my office

How do you say that....? About the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. This year is the year of the Snake (Serpent?), but how do you say the next year's? 2014 is the year of the Horse. In other word, 1.The Horse is the next year's animal. 2.The Horse is 2014's zodiac animal. 3.Th Hourse is the next sign. They are idiomatic expressions?

Which should I use "in" or "on"? I have a qustion, which should I use "in" or "on"? For example, "The shop in the approach to the temple sells many cute dolls." or " The shop on the approach to the temple sells many cute dolls." which is better or correct? Both incorrect??

"alter" or "change" ? Is there any difference between "alter" and "change"? For example, following sentences are almost same? (When I want to reschedule my lesson) 1. Can we alter the starting time of tomorrow's lesson from 9 am to 10 am? 2. Can we change the starting time of tomorrow's lesson from 9 am to 10 am?

Is this sentence correct? I have been extremely busy at work with no time to do anything else.

About Business email The following sentences are correct? Dear XX, I'm responding to your email in regards to a reply I sent yesterday. I apologize for the confusion. I wanted to say that I will definitely come to the meeting on Friday. However , I may be a few minutes late;l....