980926 Sato and the elephants-Michael
When Sato was a child, his father was a master carver of netsuke and okimono. Sato liked to carve figures from creamy white pieces of ivory. His father told him that someday he will be a great ivory carver like you. Sato’s father died when Sato was young. But Sato didn’t give up. Whenever he finished his carving, he always brought the carving to Akira the dealer. Sato sold the figures to earn money and then bought more ivory. One day, Sato went to Akira’s shop and bought an expensive ivory. He was very excited; when he got home he started to carve the ivory. The next morning, he finished his carving. It was an elephant figure, except a dark shiny bullet was buried in the elephant’s forehead like a jewel. Sato never sold the elephant. He kept it on his table so that he would see it each day when he woke up. He bought a cheap ivory next day and started carving again. Someday he will might be a great carver and carve a masterwork from marble or other stones.
2009年9月26日 星期六
2009年9月12日 星期六
To the Top
To the Top
The highest mountain in the world is Everest. Everest’s height is 29028 feet. It is very cold on the top. The temperature is 40 degrees below zero in summer. A lot of people have been killed. The Himalayas borders on Nepal, China, India and Bhutan. People that are hiking up Mt. Everest need a lot of food and clothes and oxygen tanks. Two people, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay want to climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest. The snow is heavy. They are still climbing up. The Everest is always hidden by blizzards, clouds ad ghostly mist. The two men stay in the tent for the night. They have breakfast quickly and climb up. They aren’t scared of any danger and they don’t give up. So they make it. When they come back, everyone cheer and yell out. They’re very happy!
The highest mountain in the world is Everest. Everest’s height is 29028 feet. It is very cold on the top. The temperature is 40 degrees below zero in summer. A lot of people have been killed. The Himalayas borders on Nepal, China, India and Bhutan. People that are hiking up Mt. Everest need a lot of food and clothes and oxygen tanks. Two people, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay want to climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest. The snow is heavy. They are still climbing up. The Everest is always hidden by blizzards, clouds ad ghostly mist. The two men stay in the tent for the night. They have breakfast quickly and climb up. They aren’t scared of any danger and they don’t give up. So they make it. When they come back, everyone cheer and yell out. They’re very happy!
Earthquake
Earthquake
The earthquake hits Sichuan everyone is afraid of the earthquake. A lot of cities and houses have been demolished and destroyed. People who are homeless are crying. In the earthquake, some people are injured and some people are bleeding. The earthquake causes a terrible mudslide. The rocks squash the houses. The aftershock strikes again and again. The houses turn into ruins in just a few seconds. People who live there are very sad and afraid. The earthquake causes a big damage in Sichuan. Now, they are fixing their houses. They have an terrible experience.
The earthquake hits Sichuan everyone is afraid of the earthquake. A lot of cities and houses have been demolished and destroyed. People who are homeless are crying. In the earthquake, some people are injured and some people are bleeding. The earthquake causes a terrible mudslide. The rocks squash the houses. The aftershock strikes again and again. The houses turn into ruins in just a few seconds. People who live there are very sad and afraid. The earthquake causes a big damage in Sichuan. Now, they are fixing their houses. They have an terrible experience.
2009年8月31日 星期一
Armies of Ants
Armies of Ants
By Michael
An ant can’t cause a big damage. But an army of ants can cause a big damage. Army ants live in USA and South America. They eat insects, grasshoppers, spiders and birds. They’re very dangerous. They don’t build nests. Soldier ants always stay outside to protect the ants. The queen ant is always laying eggs. The queen is the biggest ant in the colony. Ants have been around since before the days of dinosaurs. There are 9000 kinds of ants. They live in different places. The bulldog ants are the most dangerous ants. These ants hunt alone. They can run very fast. Almost faster than humans. The fire ants are another kind of poisonous ants. It can kill a cow and even humans. Ants are social insects. They live together. The queen lays eggs. They can live underground, on trees or on leaves. Some ants attack other ants’ nests. They can fight bravely. Honey ants store honey in their bodies. We should protect the ants because some are almost extinct.
By Michael
An ant can’t cause a big damage. But an army of ants can cause a big damage. Army ants live in USA and South America. They eat insects, grasshoppers, spiders and birds. They’re very dangerous. They don’t build nests. Soldier ants always stay outside to protect the ants. The queen ant is always laying eggs. The queen is the biggest ant in the colony. Ants have been around since before the days of dinosaurs. There are 9000 kinds of ants. They live in different places. The bulldog ants are the most dangerous ants. These ants hunt alone. They can run very fast. Almost faster than humans. The fire ants are another kind of poisonous ants. It can kill a cow and even humans. Ants are social insects. They live together. The queen lays eggs. They can live underground, on trees or on leaves. Some ants attack other ants’ nests. They can fight bravely. Honey ants store honey in their bodies. We should protect the ants because some are almost extinct.
2009年8月21日 星期五
Sanji and the Baker
980821 Sanji and the Baker
When Sanji was a young man, he traveled a great deal. He sailed across stormy seas. He traveled across hot, open deserts. One day, he arrived in the fabled city in Fratsia, a dazzling place where merchants traded in spices, gems and colorful skills.
Sanji decide to stay there for a while. He found a room that suited him perfectly. It was small and simple but it was quite cozy. Best of all, it was right above the Baker’s shop.
In the morning, Sanji awoke to a delicious smell wafting up from the bakery. Dark, crusty bread was hot from the oven. Warm sweet rolls filled with juicy currants. Crunchy biscuits covered in sesame seeds. Sanji stepped on to his the balcony and took a deep breath. He whiffed and sniffed the heavenly aroma. Mmm…the cinnamon buns are very fresh. He just wanted to have one.
In the bakery, Sanji bought the tiniest cinnamon bun in the shop. “I’ve been on my balcony enjoying the wonderful smells from the oven.” He told the Baker. “Oh, you have, done you?” growled the Baker. He narrowed his eyes and glared at Sanji.
That evening when Sanji came home, he stood on his balcony to inhale the lovely smells that rose from the bakery. Sweet coconut cakes and orange spice, date nut loaves and walnut whirls. Sanji stood dreamily, sniffing and whiffing. He didn’t see the Baker staring up at him. This went on for many days.
Suddenly one evening the Baker banged angrily on Sanji’s door. “Thief!” he cried. “You are stealing my smells! Sanji was astonished. “What are you talking about?” he asked, opening the door. “Don’t think I haven’t seen you, standing on your balcony whiffing and sniffing!” shouted the Baker. “You smell my bread every morning. You smell my cakes every evening!” “I must be paid for those smells!” “Nonsense!” said Sanji. “Those smells come up here by themselves! I haven’t stolen anything from you!” The Baker shook his fist at Sanji. “So you refuse to pay! Then I’ll take you to court. The Judge will see that I get my payment!”
So they went to the court. The Baker told his story and the Judge listened carefully. Then he questioned Sanji. ‘Do you enjoy those smells?’ ‘Yes, your Honour,’ Sanji replied. ‘And have you ever paid for them?’ ‘No, your honour, I haven’t.’ the Judge thought for a long time. At last he said, ‘Both of you will return to court tomorrow morning at nine o’clock. Sanji, you will bring five silver coins.’
Sanji was miserable. He didn’t have five silver coins.
He would have to borrow them from his friends. And how would he ever pay them back?
The next morning at nine o’clock the Judge entered the court room. Sanji stood quietly, with his head bowed. The baker was there too, grinning and rubbing his greedy hands together. The Judge spoke first to Sanji. ‘Have you brought the silver coins? ‘Yes your Honour,’ he answered in a whisper.
The judge took a large copper bowl and placed before him. He told Sanji to throw the coin, one at a time, into the bowl. To the Baker he said, ‘Now listen carefully…’
The first coin clinked into the bowl. The second coin tinkled beside it. The third coin clattered. The fourth coin clanged. The fifth coin rattled on to the pile.
The Judge turned to the Baker. ‘Did you hear those coins clatter and clink?’ ‘Yes, your honour,’ replied the Baker, looking hungrily at the bowl of coins. ‘And did you enjoy the sound of their rattle and clang?’ asked the Judge. ‘Oh, yes! I certainly did!’ cried the Baker.
‘Good,’ said the judge. ‘Because that was your payment.’
‘’And you, Sanji,’ he continued, ‘may have your five silver coins back.’ ‘Thank you, your Honour.’
Michael-This story tells us that the Baker isn’t a good person. Smelling other’s bread isn’t illegal. Sanji didn’t do any thing wrong but the Baker wanted him to pay him money for smelling his bread. The Baker did this on purpose. He really wants Sanji’s money. The Baker is a greedy person we can not be like him. The baker is always doing some nonsense and boring things. Doesn’t he think this is a very boring thing? Because of Sanji smelling his bread his said that Sanji was stealing the smell from the bread. Getting a lot of money isn’t always a good thing. The Baker will get a lot of feed back. Such as didn’t get what he wanted. I think this is really a ridiculous thing. We should feel for others. Don’t do something that they can’t do it. Or the things will be very complicated. Be nice to others.
Dazzle---使目眩,使眼花
Aroma--- (植物、酒、菜肴等的)芳香,香氣,香味[C][U]
When Sanji was a young man, he traveled a great deal. He sailed across stormy seas. He traveled across hot, open deserts. One day, he arrived in the fabled city in Fratsia, a dazzling place where merchants traded in spices, gems and colorful skills.
Sanji decide to stay there for a while. He found a room that suited him perfectly. It was small and simple but it was quite cozy. Best of all, it was right above the Baker’s shop.
In the morning, Sanji awoke to a delicious smell wafting up from the bakery. Dark, crusty bread was hot from the oven. Warm sweet rolls filled with juicy currants. Crunchy biscuits covered in sesame seeds. Sanji stepped on to his the balcony and took a deep breath. He whiffed and sniffed the heavenly aroma. Mmm…the cinnamon buns are very fresh. He just wanted to have one.
In the bakery, Sanji bought the tiniest cinnamon bun in the shop. “I’ve been on my balcony enjoying the wonderful smells from the oven.” He told the Baker. “Oh, you have, done you?” growled the Baker. He narrowed his eyes and glared at Sanji.
That evening when Sanji came home, he stood on his balcony to inhale the lovely smells that rose from the bakery. Sweet coconut cakes and orange spice, date nut loaves and walnut whirls. Sanji stood dreamily, sniffing and whiffing. He didn’t see the Baker staring up at him. This went on for many days.
Suddenly one evening the Baker banged angrily on Sanji’s door. “Thief!” he cried. “You are stealing my smells! Sanji was astonished. “What are you talking about?” he asked, opening the door. “Don’t think I haven’t seen you, standing on your balcony whiffing and sniffing!” shouted the Baker. “You smell my bread every morning. You smell my cakes every evening!” “I must be paid for those smells!” “Nonsense!” said Sanji. “Those smells come up here by themselves! I haven’t stolen anything from you!” The Baker shook his fist at Sanji. “So you refuse to pay! Then I’ll take you to court. The Judge will see that I get my payment!”
So they went to the court. The Baker told his story and the Judge listened carefully. Then he questioned Sanji. ‘Do you enjoy those smells?’ ‘Yes, your Honour,’ Sanji replied. ‘And have you ever paid for them?’ ‘No, your honour, I haven’t.’ the Judge thought for a long time. At last he said, ‘Both of you will return to court tomorrow morning at nine o’clock. Sanji, you will bring five silver coins.’
Sanji was miserable. He didn’t have five silver coins.
He would have to borrow them from his friends. And how would he ever pay them back?
The next morning at nine o’clock the Judge entered the court room. Sanji stood quietly, with his head bowed. The baker was there too, grinning and rubbing his greedy hands together. The Judge spoke first to Sanji. ‘Have you brought the silver coins? ‘Yes your Honour,’ he answered in a whisper.
The judge took a large copper bowl and placed before him. He told Sanji to throw the coin, one at a time, into the bowl. To the Baker he said, ‘Now listen carefully…’
The first coin clinked into the bowl. The second coin tinkled beside it. The third coin clattered. The fourth coin clanged. The fifth coin rattled on to the pile.
The Judge turned to the Baker. ‘Did you hear those coins clatter and clink?’ ‘Yes, your honour,’ replied the Baker, looking hungrily at the bowl of coins. ‘And did you enjoy the sound of their rattle and clang?’ asked the Judge. ‘Oh, yes! I certainly did!’ cried the Baker.
‘Good,’ said the judge. ‘Because that was your payment.’
‘’And you, Sanji,’ he continued, ‘may have your five silver coins back.’ ‘Thank you, your Honour.’
Michael-This story tells us that the Baker isn’t a good person. Smelling other’s bread isn’t illegal. Sanji didn’t do any thing wrong but the Baker wanted him to pay him money for smelling his bread. The Baker did this on purpose. He really wants Sanji’s money. The Baker is a greedy person we can not be like him. The baker is always doing some nonsense and boring things. Doesn’t he think this is a very boring thing? Because of Sanji smelling his bread his said that Sanji was stealing the smell from the bread. Getting a lot of money isn’t always a good thing. The Baker will get a lot of feed back. Such as didn’t get what he wanted. I think this is really a ridiculous thing. We should feel for others. Don’t do something that they can’t do it. Or the things will be very complicated. Be nice to others.
Dazzle---使目眩,使眼花
Aroma--- (植物、酒、菜肴等的)芳香,香氣,香味[C][U]
2009年8月18日 星期二
Bowling
980818 Bowling
Bowling was invented in ancient Egypt, Finland and Yemen. Bowling is an anaerobic sport. Bowling is a dangerous game because the bowling ball is very heavy. On Sunday we went to 壽山 bowling alley to bowl. This was the first time I bowl. Bowling needed to wear special bowling shoes. A game is 50 dollars. And a game has ten times to play. The highest score is 300 points. It is that you hit 12 strikes. It is also called a perfect game. You just need to aim the bottles and then throw it. Dad and mom showed us how to throw the ball. I just got like 80 something. I didn’t get a high score. But I will try my best. We all had a great game. It is very excited. You can finish a game in about 30 minutes. I wish that I can play it again next time.
Bowling rules:
Wear on special bowling shoes
Choose your own ball don’t mix with others
Let the right lane throw the ball first
Don’t stay on the lane too long
Don’t be loud to annoy others
Bowling Equipments:
Bowling alley
Bowling pins
Bowling balls
Bowling shoes
Yourself
Scoring:
Spare-throwing two times to hit all ten pins
Strike-hit ten pins at a ball
Gutter ball- didn’t hit any thing.
Double Strike-two strikes
Turkey- Three strike
Sea Turkey- Throwing three strikes at the last three chance.
Bowling was invented in ancient Egypt, Finland and Yemen. Bowling is an anaerobic sport. Bowling is a dangerous game because the bowling ball is very heavy. On Sunday we went to 壽山 bowling alley to bowl. This was the first time I bowl. Bowling needed to wear special bowling shoes. A game is 50 dollars. And a game has ten times to play. The highest score is 300 points. It is that you hit 12 strikes. It is also called a perfect game. You just need to aim the bottles and then throw it. Dad and mom showed us how to throw the ball. I just got like 80 something. I didn’t get a high score. But I will try my best. We all had a great game. It is very excited. You can finish a game in about 30 minutes. I wish that I can play it again next time.
Bowling rules:
Wear on special bowling shoes
Choose your own ball don’t mix with others
Let the right lane throw the ball first
Don’t stay on the lane too long
Don’t be loud to annoy others
Bowling Equipments:
Bowling alley
Bowling pins
Bowling balls
Bowling shoes
Yourself
Scoring:
Spare-throwing two times to hit all ten pins
Strike-hit ten pins at a ball
Gutter ball- didn’t hit any thing.
Double Strike-two strikes
Turkey- Three strike
Sea Turkey- Throwing three strikes at the last three chance.
2009年8月17日 星期一
Earth is a special place
Earth is a special place. The Earth turns imperceptibly. It turns very fast, because of the gravity we can't feel it. The Earth has three parts. It is the crust, mantle and the core. The crust is the outside part of the Earth. The core is all lava. It is very hot in there. The middle of the Earth is very mysterious. No one will know what is going to happen next.
http://www.sfscience.com/english/grade_5/unit_C/chap
http://www.sfscience.com/english/grade_5/unit_C/chap
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