It’s still rainy today. My singing class got postponed a bit because my last math class ran late. Ugh, tests are coming up soon! Mom suggested putting my extracurricular activities on hold for a while, focusing on my core subjects first and then coming back to singing after the tests. No, it doesn’t make any sense. I’m not better off under the stressful brushing up on math. Anyway, I believe I can pass the tests, there is nothing to worry about. In case I fail, I can still be a good singer.

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Some people think that music as a school subject is an essential part of personal growth, while others consider teaching music at school wasteful. I would like to discuss both views and give my opinion. Music helps cultivates not only musical techniques but also sense of beauty, creative expression and cooperation with others. All of those aspects definitely nurture young minds and add precious experience to schooldays. Music classes in Japan often make students practise for choir at graduation or other events, which creates sense of belonging and makes ever-lasting memories. In addition, music serves in raising cultural awareness. Traditional music encourages students to learn about their contry's culture and history. World music showcases diversity. On the other hand, critics think teachers should focus on more important subjects, such as science and languages. It is true that music has subjective qualities which make it hard to achieve objective goals or evaluate students' performance appropriately. Additionally, music is usually not required on high school or university entrance exams except for musical courses. In fact, many private high schools in Japan only teach music in the first year. Some claim that such practices widen the gaps of academic performance between public and private schools, lessening the popularity of the former. To summarise, music plays an important roles in a youth life, but it has several aspects which do not fit in today's education system. I think school needs to balance music and other subjects in the curriculum.

I live in Kyoto. They`re traditional wooden houses in Kyoto, are called Kyomachiya. 「京町屋」Recently, such houses has been renovated as book cafes and are open for diverse business. it's sometimes good time to go and relax and read.

I think it is an effective way to protect wild animals, as it means to stop killing from the source. Sometimes people kill for ridiculous reasons. For example, the sharp fin and bear paw are regarded as one of the most nutritive food, and also can be seen as a top fancy dish. But they are just meat from weird parts... The elephant poacher kill elephants only because of their ivories. But there are millions of materials can be shaped to decorations instead... I support “no trade no killing” with my two hands. We don't need to understand the "weird" needs from some "weird" groups, we just stop them to circulate in markets. If the animal products can not make money any more, there will be less and less people will work on it as a business. I think a sever penalty is also necessary accordingly.

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Here's another bit of English slang for you all! 'Chuffed' -when someone is chuffed, they are very pleased or happy about something.

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Though different cultures have diffenent ways to celebrate birthday, there are something in common. For example, adults all around the world usually put a certain number of candles on their children's birthday cakes. Each candle represents one year of the birthday child’s age. Then the child blows out the candles , makes a wish and cuts the cake. In my country, we usually have a party at home or out in a restaurant to celebrate birthday. Adults gather together to relax by talking about life and work while children eating birthday cakes and playing with their brothers, sisters or cousins. The party often lasts very later until everyone gets tired and go back home. A brithday can provides a chance to have a family reunion, the main character who is also the owner of the birthday will receive a lot of gifts from others. So, in my country, how to celebrate a brithday can be various, but all of the activities center around family. Family is the most important part of our culture.

What is your ideal day ? This is a speaking exercise to help you learn more words that are relevant to the topic. The idea is to come up with as many words as suit your story and then put it together (I help my students in my classes to do so), but as it's an exercise, you'll have to do it yourself. Let me know what the result is. Here are some ideas for you to use in your answer: I open/pull back the curtains (to let the sun in). / I open the blinds. I open/close the window(s). I make my/the bed. I stretch. / I do some stretching/stretches. I meditate. / I do some meditation. I do some light exercise. / I do some breathing exercises. I work out. / I go to the gym. / I do my morning workout. All you need to do is to assemble your words together into a story and the more you do it on daily basis - the better you'll get. Enjoy the process and don't be too judgemental of yourself. You can do it!!!