November CROSSROADS Language Studio’s Newsletter 2004

After a long campaign full of heateddebates, nasty accusations and aspiringpromises by both frontrunners, theAmerican people decided to re-electGeorge W. Bush as their president.
America has always had influential
presidents throughout its history.
John Hanson was the first
unofficial president of America. He camefrom a patriotic family. He was selfeducated and took a great interest inreading and familiarizing
himself with the juridicalsystem. He was elected in1781. During his timein office he establishedmany departments,including the Treasury Department andthe Foreign Affairs Department.
Abraham Lincoln was a strong andfair leader, who tried to bridge theNorth and South of the United States.
He came into power during the Civil
War. On 1 January 1863 he issued theEmancipation Proclamation, anunprecedented bill abolishing slavery.

He was assassinated in April 1865 by ad i s g r u n t l e d Southerner who wasagainst the unification of America.
As a president of America, Richard
Nixon met with many foreign diplomats
both at home and overseas and helped
to ease tensions between differentcountries. Perhaps Nixon is most
famously known for the “Nixon Tapes”,
which involved breaking into the
Democratic offices during the Elections.
He denied this and a great scandal
followed which led to his resignation in1973.
Lastly, Jimmy Carter also
played an important rolein American history.
Carter who continues to dogood in society was abeliever of human rights
and supported environmental issues.
When he was president, he createdmany jobs, appointed minorities to hisgovernment, expanded national parks
and created the Department ofEducation.
So, who’s your favourite American
President of all time?

Story by Grace(These words are in color in the story)

Joshua Says: It’s time to say “goodbye” to one of our teachers again. Grace is headinghome to reunite with her family and friends in Canada after a year teaching with us.
The Crossroads staff and I wish her a speedy and safe journey home. I know that her
students will miss her too. Good luck in your future, Grace!
Junko Says: Last month’s Halloween party was one of the best parties we have had in a longtime. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves very much and there was a lot of fun all round. Thehighlight was Steven and Magnolia (and Winter)’s songs. Have a look at some of the photos fromthe party on page 3. Let’s have another party like this for Christmas this year!
Grace Says: After sixteen unforgettable months of living and teaching inJapan, I’ve decided to return to Canada. I really long to be with my family andfriends once again. I sure will miss my students and want to thank them, my coworkers, friends and staff for all their help. I wish you all the best of luck withyour future endeavours!! Good-bye everyone …. and Japan…..!!!!
Adam Says: The month of November is a special one in Canada. On the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause and remember thethousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom anddemocracy during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War andduring peacekeeping missions. Please take a moment and remember.
Greg says: Well once again another year has zipped by leaving us one month toprepare for the silly season (December). Some stores have already begun to hangdecorations up to lure in the customers looking to purchase early gifts. It’s strange tothink that when I first arrived in Japan (Miyagi) many years ago there weren’t any
decorations to be seen at Christmas time. Now you can see them in November!!!
Natacha Says: Bonjour! I am a new teacher at Crossroads. I come from New
Brunswick, Canada. My hometown is one of the five cultural capitals in Canada. It is asmall town of 4,000 people, but for the summer festival, it grows to 30,000. We havegreat seafood such as lobster, crab and shrimp. If you have a chance, visit the web site,www.ville.caraquet.nb.ca and check-out “tourisme”, ……. and Enjoy!!
Magnolia and Steven Say: Hello everyone! We are from Australia. We haverecently joined the Crossroads team and would like to thank all of our new friends atCrossroads for making us feel so welcome. If you see us around, please don’t be shy
and come and introduce yourselves!
Natasha Says: On Nov. 2nd, I attended the 100th anniversary of Japan-Russian War(1904) at the Russian cemetery in Matsuyama. The Russian ambassador in Tokyo, Mr.
Alexander LOSYUKOV, the Matsuyamacity Mayor, many Orthodox Priests andChristians (from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto...etc) were there. We held a Panihida ceremony(45 min)for the spirits of the 98 soldiers who died in the Matsuyama POW camps.Theambassador expressed his deepest appreciation toMatsuyama’s citizens; SO DID I."Yuka Says: Autumn is a good season to enjoy art, so I went to see an exhibitionof Western Art the other day. I usually find pictures of impressionists veryattractive, but this time, I really liked Picasso’s work. It was a small picture of awhite dove, simple black and white, not too abstract, sending us a message ofpeace. No wonder there are so many people who love Picasso’s works.

Kazia Says: I visited New Zealand and I was simply overwhelmedwith the beautiful nature and the large number of sheep. I quickly
began to like NZ. I met Vanessa (Rachael’s sister) and Alan, herhusband. We had dinner together and talked about many things, so I
had a pleasant time. Anyway, my trip was a great experience for me
and broadened my mind. I hope to go abroad again in the near future.

Etsuko Says: I went to Taiwan from the 21st September to 23rd with myfriend. I ate lots of Chinese food and enjoyed it. In addition, I got a footmassage. It was so painful that I screeched! But, the Taiwanese are very
open-hearted and friendly. I would like to go there again some day!!

NET LESSONS:

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“cool” idioms to use for this fresh season.

NET SITE OF THE MONTH: You canread the American Constitution at thiswebsite:www.midnightbeach.com/jon/US-Constitution.htm
Don’t forget to take a look at the N E TNOTEBOOK in our Open-house lounge.
You’ll find games, news and English studysites.

1. to get COLD FEETto becomefrightened of doing something:
Marcia got cold feet the night before herwedding.
2. ICE-COLD
extremely cold:
Tom’s hands were ice-cold when hereturned from a walk in the snow.
3. a COLD FISH
a person who does
not seem very friendly:
Bob is like a cold fish. He never shows hisemotions to anyone.

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