2010年7月30日金曜日
Finish all classes!!
Today, I finished all calsses. However I take intensive course so it is hard but tomorrow I wil go to sea with my friends. Last year, I couldn't do to sea, so I am looking forward to going to sea. I wanted to diet, but my weght wasn't lost. I hope I will be able to gain my weight :)haha
2010年7月28日水曜日
Summer Vacation
In August, university begin to summer vacation. However I take intensive class from Augut 4th to 9th. This class is about HIV and AIDS. I am interested in it. so I'm looking forward to taking this class.
2010年7月26日月曜日
Too Hot...
Recently, the rain season has set in over. It is getting hotter little by little, but it is too hot now. Yesterday, I practiced basketball with my club team mates from 6:00 p.m. I thought that I could practice comfortably because of night practice. However, it was too hot in spite of night. I was worn out by the middle of practice in an instant.
Hy high school is loceted in Kumagaya city in Saitma Prefecture. When I was 3rd grade, this city was selected the hottest city of all over Japan. The temparature rose 40 degree at that time. However I couldn't feel because I went to NZ as a exchange student. Japan was summer, but NZ was winter. I was really cold then. So I have never feel 40 degree of temparature.
Hy high school is loceted in Kumagaya city in Saitma Prefecture. When I was 3rd grade, this city was selected the hottest city of all over Japan. The temparature rose 40 degree at that time. However I couldn't feel because I went to NZ as a exchange student. Japan was summer, but NZ was winter. I was really cold then. So I have never feel 40 degree of temparature.
2010年7月21日水曜日
Today...
I also study after class today. I don't decided how long I study yet, but in my house, I can't concentrate on studying. So, I make a point of studying in university as much as possible. Today, I went to Gast with my junior of our circle. As you know, I am amember of basketball circle, and she is an international student from Taiwan. She came to study Japanese , but she is good at Japanese and English. She can speak 3 languages, Japanese, chinese, and English. So, we can communicate easily. We talked a lot of things about Japan, Tainwan, basketball, and so on. I enjoyed talking her.
2010年7月20日火曜日
Basketball
Akiko & Misaki's Activity.
1. Vocabulary about Basketball
assist : a pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal
backboard : a board behind the basket, off which the ball may rebound
basket : 1. a container used to hold or carry things
2. a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal
block : to stop the m ovement of an opponent, or stop an opponent's pass or shot
bounce : to rebound after hitting a surface
bounce pass : a pass that bounces off the floor before it reaches the receiver
chest pass : a two-handed pass thrown from chest height
double-dribbling : violation of dribbling the ball with two hands, or stopping and
restarting the dribble
draft : the annual process by which NBA teams select local or foreign players for
their teams
dribble : to bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while running or walking
drive : a fast, strong dribble directly to the basket in an effort to score
Exceed : to go beyond what is allowed
foul : a violation resulting from illegal contact with an opposing player
free throw : a free shot taken from the free throw line as the result of a foul
game clock : a scoreboard clock that shows the time remaining in each period of a
game
guarding : following an opponent to stop him from driving, shooting or passing easily
hoop : the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended
jump shot : a shot taken while a player is jumping through the air
lay up : a shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the backboard
and into the basket
MVP : 'most valuable player' award, given to the best player in a game
no-look pass : a pass thrown without looking towards the receiver
overhead pass : a pass thrown from over the head, to clear a defender or for added
power
overtime : a five-minute extra period that is played when the game is tied after
four quarters
personal foul : a foul that involves illegal physical contact such as blocking,
charging,elbowing or holding
possession : to be holding, or be in control of, the ball
rebound : get control of a ball that has come off the rim or backboard after a failed
shot attempt
referees : officials who call violations and fouls, give penalties, signal field
goals, and stop and start play
set shot : a shot taken with both feet on the floor in a set position
shoot : to throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal
shot clock : a clock that shows the amount of time a team has left to take a shot
slam dunk : a high jump shot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop
substitute : a player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court
technical foul : a foul called against a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct
such as arguing with a referee
three-point line : a semi-circle painted on the court, from outside of which a
successful shot earns three points
time-out : clock stoppage requested by a coach for a short meeting with the players
travelling : the violation of moving with the ball without dribbling correctly
turnover : a player loses the ball to a member of the other team without taking a
shot
violation : an infraction of the rules
＊Vocabulary Quiz＊
１．The coach argued with a referee and was given a （ ） foul.
a. personal b. technical c. blatant
２．Jenny jumped in the air and scored with a slam （ ）
a. duck b. bum c. Dunk
３．Travelling, double-dribbling and carrying the ball are （ ）
a. penalties b. violations c. fouls
４．A rebound can come off the （ ）
a. backboard b. blackboard c. whiteboard
５．A player must （ ） the ball while running with it.
a. carry b. roll c. bounce
６．If a coach wants to talk to the players, he calls for （ ）
a. a time foul b. an overtime c. a time-out
７．If a player commits a foul, the referee awards a free （ ）
a. goal b. throw c. point
８．The letters MVP stand for 'most（ ） player'.
a. valuable b. valid c. valued
９．A pass that helps the receiver to score is called （ ）
a. an assist b. a drive c. a slam
１０．Every year NBA teams get their new players through the （ ）
a. draft b. hoop c. assist
＊Answer＊
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. c 7. b 8. a 9.a 10. a
2. Reading
Do you know the origin of basketball?
The origins of the game of basketball can be traced back to a gentleman by the name of Dr. James Naismith. In 1861, Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. During his early school days, Naismith would play a game called duck on a rock whereby the child would endeavor to knock the duck off the top of the rock with a toss of another rock.
Later on, Naismith would go on to McGill University in Montreal and would later become McGill University's Athletic Director. He would subsequently move on to YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts and in 1891, the game of basketball began.
Given the cold Massachusetts winters, Naismith needed to find a recreational activity that could be played indoors and he preferred a sport that would develop skill and one that was not exclusively relying on strength. The first game was played with two peach baskets for goals and a soccer ball.
Further to his credit, Naismith became a medical doctor specializing in sports physiology and a Presbyterian minister. Naismith was able to see his beloved sport of basketball, gain acceptance in numerous countries through the YMCA since 1893. As well, the sport of basketball was brought forth at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. As we speak, the game of basketball has become a very popular professional sport.
3. Listening
Please watch this movie. This movie shows how to improve your passing and catching skills in basketball.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball
1. Vocabulary about Basketball
assist : a pass to a teammate that leads directly to a goal
backboard : a board behind the basket, off which the ball may rebound
basket : 1. a container used to hold or carry things
2. a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal
block : to stop the m ovement of an opponent, or stop an opponent's pass or shot
bounce : to rebound after hitting a surface
bounce pass : a pass that bounces off the floor before it reaches the receiver
chest pass : a two-handed pass thrown from chest height
double-dribbling : violation of dribbling the ball with two hands, or stopping and
restarting the dribble
draft : the annual process by which NBA teams select local or foreign players for
their teams
dribble : to bounce the ball repeatedly with one hand while running or walking
drive : a fast, strong dribble directly to the basket in an effort to score
Exceed : to go beyond what is allowed
foul : a violation resulting from illegal contact with an opposing player
free throw : a free shot taken from the free throw line as the result of a foul
game clock : a scoreboard clock that shows the time remaining in each period of a
game
guarding : following an opponent to stop him from driving, shooting or passing easily
hoop : the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended
jump shot : a shot taken while a player is jumping through the air
lay up : a shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the backboard
and into the basket
MVP : 'most valuable player' award, given to the best player in a game
no-look pass : a pass thrown without looking towards the receiver
overhead pass : a pass thrown from over the head, to clear a defender or for added
power
overtime : a five-minute extra period that is played when the game is tied after
four quarters
personal foul : a foul that involves illegal physical contact such as blocking,
charging,elbowing or holding
possession : to be holding, or be in control of, the ball
rebound : get control of a ball that has come off the rim or backboard after a failed
shot attempt
referees : officials who call violations and fouls, give penalties, signal field
goals, and stop and start play
set shot : a shot taken with both feet on the floor in a set position
shoot : to throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal
shot clock : a clock that shows the amount of time a team has left to take a shot
slam dunk : a high jump shot in which the ball is thrust down through the hoop
substitute : a player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court
technical foul : a foul called against a player or coach for unsportsmanlike conduct
such as arguing with a referee
three-point line : a semi-circle painted on the court, from outside of which a
successful shot earns three points
time-out : clock stoppage requested by a coach for a short meeting with the players
travelling : the violation of moving with the ball without dribbling correctly
turnover : a player loses the ball to a member of the other team without taking a
shot
violation : an infraction of the rules
＊Vocabulary Quiz＊
１．The coach argued with a referee and was given a （ ） foul.
a. personal b. technical c. blatant
２．Jenny jumped in the air and scored with a slam （ ）
a. duck b. bum c. Dunk
３．Travelling, double-dribbling and carrying the ball are （ ）
a. penalties b. violations c. fouls
４．A rebound can come off the （ ）
a. backboard b. blackboard c. whiteboard
５．A player must （ ） the ball while running with it.
a. carry b. roll c. bounce
６．If a coach wants to talk to the players, he calls for （ ）
a. a time foul b. an overtime c. a time-out
７．If a player commits a foul, the referee awards a free （ ）
a. goal b. throw c. point
８．The letters MVP stand for 'most（ ） player'.
a. valuable b. valid c. valued
９．A pass that helps the receiver to score is called （ ）
a. an assist b. a drive c. a slam
１０．Every year NBA teams get their new players through the （ ）
a. draft b. hoop c. assist
＊Answer＊
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. c 7. b 8. a 9.a 10. a
2. Reading
Do you know the origin of basketball?
The origins of the game of basketball can be traced back to a gentleman by the name of Dr. James Naismith. In 1861, Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. During his early school days, Naismith would play a game called duck on a rock whereby the child would endeavor to knock the duck off the top of the rock with a toss of another rock.Later on, Naismith would go on to McGill University in Montreal and would later become McGill University's Athletic Director. He would subsequently move on to YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts and in 1891, the game of basketball began.
Given the cold Massachusetts winters, Naismith needed to find a recreational activity that could be played indoors and he preferred a sport that would develop skill and one that was not exclusively relying on strength. The first game was played with two peach baskets for goals and a soccer ball.
Further to his credit, Naismith became a medical doctor specializing in sports physiology and a Presbyterian minister. Naismith was able to see his beloved sport of basketball, gain acceptance in numerous countries through the YMCA since 1893. As well, the sport of basketball was brought forth at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. As we speak, the game of basketball has become a very popular professional sport.
3. Listening
Please watch this movie. This movie shows how to improve your passing and catching skills in basketball.
All-Star Basketball Skills Series Part 3 - Passing & Catching from Basketball Manitoba on Vimeo.
4. Basketball writing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball
Check out!!!
This ia my airline reviews.
＊Delta Airline＊
Check in easy, most cabin crew were pleasant and friendly. However, it is very narrow between the seats in economy class. In my case, I have to sit down for hours from Japan and America. I could not straighten my legs. Food was poor - in the plane, we could watch the movie but almost all the movies are old.
http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/delta.htm
＊Delta Airline＊
Check in easy, most cabin crew were pleasant and friendly. However, it is very narrow between the seats in economy class. In my case, I have to sit down for hours from Japan and America. I could not straighten my legs. Food was poor - in the plane, we could watch the movie but almost all the movies are old.
http://www.airlinequality.com/Forum/delta.htm
Finish!!!
I had three classes in the afternoon yesterday, but the class of 4th period was not yesterday. Because the day is for the students who were absent from last class. Last class was test. So yesterday was retest day. I have already taken the test last week, so I don't have to attend the class yesterday. After all classes, I went to library with my friend to do assignment for Wednesday. the class of Wednesday is hard, this class is by English all. Of course the assignment is needed to write in English. In English is OK, but the quantity is too much and it is difficult and it takes many hours. I don't like do assignment the day before the deadline. So, I started this assignment from last week, but I couldn’t finish soon, it took many, many hours. Then I could finish it yesterday. I felt as if a load has been taken off ma back. However I have more 3, 4 reports and 4 tests before summer vacation.....
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