Voices of Students 優秀作品

 I am very interested in kids my age in other countries. I often think about their daily life. Do they go to school like I do? What subjects do they study, and what games or hobbies do they enjoy? I also wonder what kind of food they eat and how they spend time with their family and friends. It is exciting to learn what is the same and what is different from my life. Even if we speak different languages, we may like the same music, movies, or sports. I hope to make friends with them one day and share our cultures. Learning about their lives can help me understand the world and appreciate my own life more.
 

 Recently, AI tools like ChatGPT have become very popular. I often use ChatGPT to study English because it can explain difficult words and check my sentences. I also use it for small problems in daily life and sometimes even for advice about love. It helps me practice English conversation in a fun way, too. Talking with ChatGPT feels like talking with a close friend who always listens. I think ChatGPT is very useful because it saves time and gives me new ideas. However, I know it is not good to depend on it too much, so I try to use it as a partner, not as a teacher.
 

 I've always loved trains. My dream is getting on the Sunrise Express by myself. In the past, there used to be a lot of sleeper trains. Unfortunately, they are gradually decreasing. Now, the Sunrise Express is the only regular sleeper train. Sunrise is so popular that it's hard to get a reservation even on weekdays. Sunrise has six types of rooms. We can relax and have some food in our room. We can also take a shower on the train. I want to enjoy the view in the private space. We'll be able to see the moment the sun rises. It's just like the name says: Sunrise.
 

 This is a story of an ensemble contest that I participated in when I was in the second year of junior high school. I was in the brass band club, but I was the only one with no experience playing the trumpet. As I was practicing for the contest, I felt a difference in my ability, and even though I practiced a lot, I kept failing. At that time, my advisor encouraged me, saying, “If you keep practicing, you will definitely get better.” Those words helped me change my mind, and as a result I was able to win the gold medal. That’s why I want to tell you that if you don’t give up and keep practicing, the results will definitely come.
 

 We should not litter in order to protect the sea environment. I have two reasons for my opinion. First, the waste may have a negative effect on sea animals. Especially plastic wastes causes some health problems. There is a possibility that it will injure a fish's stomach and bowels. Second, wastes spoil views of the coast. When I went to the sea, I saw lots of waste on the beach. The view made me feel unpleasant. Therefore, I think we have to dispose of trash properly and keep the ocean clean. It is an important action for both sea animals and humans.