The Important Presence For Nebraska

According to the article, “Otter Could Call Neb.’s Republican River Home”, otters that lived in Nebraska once disappeared by the early 1990s because of unlimited trapping. However, thanks to people who want to restore animals to the historical ranges, otter reintroduction has had great effort in other states. Moreover, in several areas, many otters released in 1980s through the early 1990s and now they can be seen all across the state. Otters brought success to Nebraska. They gave visitors unique impressions, for example by chasing each other, diving for clamshells, and sliding down wet bank.

It is apparent that reintroduction of otters had the big effect of making people pay attention to the fact that otters are n danger of extinction in some ways. First, they learned the fact that was trapped for their fur. Second, at seven sites people noticed that they are important. Third, people have gotten interest in otters.

First of all, it’s effective that people realized the reason why otters disappeared. If anything, there are some people who don’t know the fact or have interest in endangered species than people who care about them. Although it is no wonder that we think we are trying to protect these species, it was admirable that a few people tried to do something to restore them

Second, now it is right that they finally realized the fact and released them. But it was too late, because they released them after they were designated as an endangered species. They should research the condition of them more if they thought otters were an important presence for them. If they had realized this earlier, more otters could have lived in the many areas.

Third, it was totally successful because their presence was showed them to be as important animals to visitors, and the feeling of people that don’t want to lose these precious presence became higher and higher. Moreover, it is effective for the government of Nebraska in that number of otters increased after they were released

In conclusion, the action of rescuing otters was effective in Nebraska. Moreover, it told many people several important things, for example, otters were an endangered species and the best way is to release them. Unlike the other article, this one described he effect that some people make for species and the success that they achieve. Thanks to the action of several people who tried to solve this problem, this made us realize that we have to do our best to save it, as they took first step for them.


Reference
Otter Could Call Neb.’Republication River( 2008, October 11). Wcco.com
Retrieved October 29, 2008 from
http://wcco.com/local/otters.nebraska.river.2.838259

Fluency Exercise#3

It is difficult for us to learn a new language. The reason is that grammar structure and pronunciation are totally different between our own language and others. However, I can advise to people how to learn an other language. It is that we should have interest in the other country and culture. Actually, we can’t master other languages quickly, and we may think we want to give up. But if we like their culture or country, we want to master as much as we can. Moreover, we need to know more vocabulary. I think it is important for us to buy vocabulary books and learn them, but it is hard to remember all of them because we don’t use difficult words in our daily lives. If we want to master other languages, it is better for us to communicate with people who are from the country that we want to learn about directly. If we do so, we can learn many words and phrases, and improve listening skills.

The Effect That Valdez Had

According to the article, " Years later Valdez's stain remains, eighteen years later that oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Alaska's Bligh Reef, it caused environmental damage to many species such as sea otter, sea birds, fish and other animals. Some species have recovered, while others have not recovered completely. Earlier this year (2007), ExxonMobil decided to reduce greenhouse gases and invest more in renewable sources. On the other hand, the company rejected the idea of joining BP, ConocoPhillips and Shell as part of the US Climate ActionPartnership, which is environmental group to limit greenhouse gases. In1987, they were banished from Prince William Sound.

I think the policy of this company that try to make it solve this problem by just money is not proper. Actually, money is one of the good way to clean the sea. However, even if they spend large amounts of money to clean the sea and try to reduce greenhouse gases, they can't recover the conditions that they had. What is worse, the effect that they made us spreading wider and wider.

From the time, I read this article, this bad happening occurred eighteen years earlier. However, people haven't changed their mind and they still think that they don't pollute oceans or make sea animals and fish suffer. Most people just think of their own profit even if they pollute the environment. We should care about and find what we can do to rescue them like gathering garbage.

It is apparent that nobody can expect when the ship accidents will occur or how they will affect sea animals. We can't blame anymore much if it occurs from natural disaster. However, these ships work for us to import products and help to live because many countries don't make products in their own countries. It makes us have greater possibilities for accidents to occur and kill sea animals.

Although this company stated that they spent large amounts money on the environmental cleanup, I think it's suspicious. If they spend money to make up for the event, they have to find specific solution of ways to clean the oceans and rescue their lives, Moreover, they can invest money for making products in their own countries to avoid use ships and import products as mush as possible.

In conclusion, the ship accidents like this even affect sea animals badly. Once the oceans are stained by oil, they can never recover what they were. Not to stain more than they do now, we have to think about what happens in the oceans and decrease the use of ships and spend money to clean and protect their lives.

Reference

Knickerbocker, B. (2007, July 4). Years later, Valdez's stain remains Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved October 21, 2008, from Lexis Nexis detabase

The best way to meet with partner for me

I think establishing relationship is so necessary for me.However, it is noith t simple. Even if we infatuate to someone, it sometimes does't work. In my country, there are several ways to meet with boyfriend. First, we can meet with them in the school. Second, we can meet with them at the bar or party. Third, we can meet wuth them through friends.But I think the best place to meet people is school. The reason is that we can know each other and have more chance to meet and talk with them easily than other ways. Moreover, I can trust them more. For example, if I am attracted to my classmate, I can know his personality or behaivor directly. On the other hand, if I meet guys at the bar or party, I don't know about them exactly, even if they tell a lie to me Because they drink alcohole a lot.Besides it, meeting with new boy friend thorough friends is not good way for me. The reason is taht I think I have never worked well. It is sometimes trablesome because we have to contact them by email or phone frequently. Although it is better to contact them by email, contacting them by cell phone is sometimes expensive. It's hard for me.Anyway, It is important for me how i can believe my partoner.I think it's the best way to lead to establish and get along well wach other.So, I choose this way to look for nice partner.

Fluency exercise#2

There are many ways to communicate and tools now. I often use cell phone and e-mail and chat with Skype to contact my parents and friends. It’s a little difficult for me to contact to them because we have time difference. The best way to contact them is e-mail for me. The reason is that we can send e-mail anytime we want. Actually, e-mail has some trouble. One problem is the possibility that we won’t check our e-mail each other when both of us are so busy. If we want to tell something and get a response quickly, we may not be able to do that. However, compared to other communication tools, e-mail is convenient for me because it is cheaper. Especially, if we use an account with hotmail or gmail, we can use them for nothing. In addition to this, when we don’t have much time to talk with them by phone and chat, e-mail is the best way to communicate with them for me.

Big Problems to Animals

According to the author, Tim Hirsh(2005), in “Animals ‘hit by global warning’” the report in the UK showed that many animals are in danger of extinction because of climate change. Warming has influence on the migration of some kinds of birds and animals. Some species became accustomed to new environment, but others like polar bears and seals can’t do it because the Arctic sea ice is rapidly melting. There are other threats besides climate change. First, the nests of sea turtles and seals are decreasing because sea level is rising. Second, thanks to warmer sea, eggs with female turtles than those with males. Third, since there is a lack of water in many areas, waterfowl’s habitats have been destroyed their habitats. Fourth, the extent of the Sahara desert makes it impossible for swallows impossible to fuel up. In these ways, the environment surrounding animals is changing rapidly. The change is so rapid that animals can’t keep up with it to get options and to survive.

It is a fact that animals are in danger of extinction nowadays. This problem is not only related to animals but also to humans. It will influence humans later if we don’t do anything to protect nature and animals.

I think the cause of these problems comes from humans. Humans waste a lot of earth’s resources to make their living. For example they get money for cutting trees. Because of this, the habitats of some species are destroyed and they can’t live comfortably. I think every year the environment is getting worse. I can see how much worse it is and how many species have been damaged in this article.

Recently, many people care about the state of the environment more than before. It is a fact that we can’t stop development of destruction completely, once it has become worse. However, we have some ways to rescue nature and animals. First, we can recycle products that we can, like paper or plastic bottles, more and more. Second, when we go to the supermarket, we can use our own bag for packing what we got there. Third, we can depend on solar energy more and more without using gasoline or oil. If we can do these, the air or the oceans will not get much worse than they are now.

In this article, I could learn that many animals are in danger of extinction and we have big problems. We should think of the fact as the symptoms of what they will happen to us in the same way. Actually, we can live thanks to natural resources of the earth like water, some animals or fish. If they decrease or disappear, we can’t live without them. Since they are essential for our lives, we must think of this and find other effective solutions as soon as possible before it is too late.

In conclusion, some species are in danger of extinction because humans didn’t think of how the effect is a big deal for animals or other resources. However, we have some solutions such as recycling to reduce amount of garbage or depending on solar power to alleviate this problem, since it is impossible for us to recover it perfectly. The more people realize we can live thanks to the resources of earth, the more people may try to do their best to protect them. If we do as much as possible, I think it will not get worse more rapidly than now, but we have to keep paying attention to this problem.

Reference

Hirsch, T.(2005, October 5) "Animals 'hit by global warming'" BBC NEWS. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4313726.stm.

Chicago trip

I went to Chicago for trip.The moment I just got off the train, I was so surprised. Unlike Carbondale, there are so many buildings there.I reminded me of my country. First, I went to the art musium. It was so nice. Since I have never been to the musium in my life, I moved them because pictures were so beautiful.Next day, I went to downtown to go to shopping and eat Chicago pizza.Chicago pizza was totally defferent from what I ever eaten. It was so thick.It looks like pie.It made me happy. But I ate too much and after I ate them, I thought I did't eat and see anymore. After that I went to go shopping. It was cheeper than Japanese one. I was excited so much. The third day, I went to the supermarket. There were a lot of Japanese products.I got Japanese snacks and ate Japanese food. I was so happy again. I was supposed to go to the sears tower. Unfortunately, It closed when I arrived. But I satisfied with the views of Chicago. Through this trip, I could see where I am and here is fantastic place.I want to know other wonderful places during my CESL life.

Traveling

I like traveling by train the most. I have some reasons to like it. First, I can see wonderful views through the train, such as views of rivers, mountains and lakes. Second, I can stretch my legs. Also, I can feel relaxed and sleep comfortably, because the trains don't move hard. Third, I can go around anytime I want. For example, when I want to go to the restroom, I can go there anytime, unlike in planes and cars. In one way, I don't have to care about it. Finally, I can get tickets that are cheaper than plane tickets. Although traveling by train takes more time than planes, it has a lot of pleasure for me.

Different school life

After finishing 1 term here, I have had good experiences that I have never experienced at my college. First, they are different in that we study other subjects like economics and politics and so on in Japanese. However, we have studied English mainly. Moreover, in my college, we have classes different time like we started the class from noon or early morning. On the other hand, we had classes same time every day here. I think it is better for me if I have classes same time every day. The reason is that we keep our health. For example, if my class starts at noon only on Thursday, I stay awake at midnight and get up too late. After that I often have headache. I think it's not good for my health. Now, thank to starting class same time, I feel better than before. Second, in my college, we have class for 90 minutes per class. I think it's makes me tired compared to CESL. Unlike my college, I can concentrate on the class more.
When it comes to the number of class,they are different from what kind of subjects we take. In regular class like CESL, there are over 20 students in the class. On the other hand, in other subjects like politics and economics and so on, there are over 50 students in the classroom. If there are many students in the room, some of them are loud. So, I like the small class because we can be friendly more.
In this way, we have some differnces from here. I'm happy to be able to experience here.