April 2023 Issue No. 5 AMAZING !
AMAZING ! Şehit Türkmen Tekin Girls Religious - Vocational High School Monthly English Magazine 1 EDITORIAL BOARD PUBLISHER Musa SÖZCÜ Principal GRAPHIC DESIGNER EDITORAL DIRECTOR Emine KAYAOĞLU EDITORS Nisanur KİRMİK Elif Naz ÜNAL English teacher Emine KAYAOĞLU
LET'S LEARN IDIOMS TABLE OF CONTENTS CULTURE AND LANGUAGE CORNERS: JAPAN - JAPANESE WHERE TO GO IN ISTANBUL IN SPRING NATURE HAS AWAKENED !!! 2 5 SPRING POEM: APRIL SHOWERS AND FLOWERS IN LOVE 9-10 11 6 7 COMICS ABOUT SPRING 13 BOOK AND MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS 14 POEM RECOMMENDATION APRIL 2023| ISSUE051 9 10 CULTURE CORNER: JAPAN LANGUAGE CORNER: JAPANESE 15 SONG RECOMMENDATION
Are you bored at home on a Sunday? I have a suggestion for you. Göktürk lake nature park. When l was a young girl, we used to go there every weekend. I highly recommend you to go there. You can rest your mind and you can have a barbecue with your family. The choice is yours. Göktürk is located in Eyüpsultan / Istanbul. Especially in spring this place is awesome to spend time. Then if you are out of your mind you can try to go Emirgan grove. This place is also very nice to have a picnic or spend time in spring. It is located in Sarıyer. Tulip festival is held every year at a certain time here. Generally, in April. It is a great chance to greet the coming of spring. After that if you are wondering about Japanese art, I have a suggestion for you as usual. You can visit Japanese Garden after greeting the coming of spring in Emirgan. It is located in Sarıyer. The garden, which has a magnificent view overlooking the Bosphorus, has elements such as the tea room (Yoqetsuan), waterfall, pond and gazebo which is the main character of the Japanese garden. At the end of the day l am sure you will be glad to learn these places for spring. Ayşe Gül Ulu Hira Nur Akyıldız 2 by 9-C
Rumeli Feneri is a cute fishing village in the northernmost part of the European side of the Bosphorus and connected to Sarıyer district. To reach the village, you can use Hacıosman- Sarıyer subway. After the subway you can get on the bus. There is fisherman’s shelter under the hill where the lighthouse is located. The fisherman’s shelter has a restaurant you can go there and eat some fish. Rumeli Kavağı is a seaside district. Here, most famous things are eating fish, mussel and fig. This place has four beaches. You can enjoy these places. Since Sarıyer is a very old settlement, it has very important historical artifacts from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The district has a very valuable historical heritage with its historical buildings, mosques, churches water dams, castles etc. You can go there and you can take very good photos. Eslem Özyazıcı Emine Temizbaş Elifnur Süren If you want to visit Istanbul . I think first you should go to Beykoz because the Beykoz most beatiful district of Istanbul .Especially the Beykoz beach is a place to see . Secondly go to Anatolia Kavağı , it is as beatiful as Beykoz and very close to Beykoz . Anatolia Kavağı is a fishing town you can go fish restaurant . Also dont forget to take a Bosphorus tour by ferry . Our third and last place is Anatolia Lighthouse . After going to Anatolia Lighthouse you can not do without entering the Poyraz Village and Yaros Castle. Ümmügülsüm Akyol Nurgül Baydur Mihrabat Grove has the most beautiful and unique view you can see on the Anatolian side. It is one of the few places where you can enjoy your breakfast with its open buffet which is admired by those who go and has 180 varieties. There are cafes and restaurants where you can sip your tea and coffee. As well as take a nature walk in the grove. Nakkaştepe is very beautiful place to visit with your friends. I highly recommend you to go to Nakkaştepe in spring but it is so slope so you should go with car to there. You have to see strait how beautiful it is. İn Kanlıca, you have to eat yogurt if you go there. Ayşe Karataş Rümeysa Akça Firstly, Fenerbahçe Park is one of the rare places in Istanbul where you can find the sea and nature together. You can enjoy a picnic with your loved ones by spreading out on the grass in this wonderful wooded area surrounded by the sea on three sides. Next up is the Gülhane. You can reach Gülhane from Fenerbahçe Park in 31 minutes by car, 2 hours on foot, 1 hour by public transport. Gülhane Park, when the spring season comes, gives its guests a real Erguvan Feast. Gülhane Park is one of the most beautiful places for everyone who wants to enjoy spring with flowers, birds and trees. Finally, Sarayburnu. You can walk from Gülhane to Sarayburnu in 6 minutes.1 min by car. In addition to being one of the most beautiful places Istanbul has, it is very important from a tourist point of view because it is home to a statue of Ataturk made during the Republican period and there is Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace just behind it. Sıla Köse Merve Mazı 3 Do you want to have fun with your friends without going too far during your spring vacotion? Adalar is the best option. First, you can go to the Büyükada. Because there are so many delicious ice cream here. Then there is the Heybeliada. There are so many famous cyclists here and it’s really cheap. Kınalıada is our favorite island. Because there are so many good desserts here and it’s really perfect. When we say Burgazada, the first sight should come to our minds. The greens are too much here. As a result you should go to the islands and see these places. The best time to see these places is in spring. Azra Yavuz SümeyyeAtkın
Saklıgöl is a small irrigation pond located within the borders of Karamandere village. It is a frequented place for those who want to take trekking or picnic, barbecue, photography, especially nature photography. Şile is a town with a coast to the sea. It is frequented by vacationers because it is famous for its beaches. There are also coves where campers can camp. Riva is a frequent destination for those who want to get away from Istanbul. It is a peaceful town with its abundant trees, the coast on the Black Sea coast and its quiet streets. Sümeyye Sena Usta Nisa Duman Yıldız Park ( also known as Yıldız Grove ) is a historical park located in Beşiktaş District of Istanbul . Palanga Street extending from Balmumcu to Ortaköy forms its northern and eastern borders, and Çırağan Street extending from Ortaköy to Beşiktaş forms its southern border. Yıldız Park is one of the beautiful places to visit in spring. You can come with your friends and have fun and fresh air. Ihlamur Pavilion is the pavilion in the Ihlamur Promenade, located in the valley between Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı. Two pavilions called “Ceremonial Mansion” and “Maiyet Mansion” were built by Nigoğos Balyan by Abdülmecit (1839-1861). There are two sports equipment parks, two children's playgrounds, two coffee houses and restaurants, an artificial island and a total of nine artificial pools inside the Maçka Democracy Park. It is one of the places frequented by amateur and professional photographers, especially at sunset and in snowy weather. There are structures such as the Hilton Hotel, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall, Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center, Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre, Maçka Armory (ITU Maçka Campus) and Vodafone Park around it. Rümeysa Kumral Rabia Baran Ataturk Arboretum, located in Sarıyer, district of Istanbul, amazes everyone who goes with its magnificient beauty. This extremely wide green area, where trees and woody plants are exhibited, takes on a completely different beauty in every period of the year, every season and every month. The first name that comes to mind when the lung of Istanbul is mentioned is the Belgrad Forest. It is the largest forest in Istanbul and one of the most beautiful resting and activity places for those who will have a picnic or breakfast at the weekend in an oxygen-rich environment. They are the great places to enjoy spring with tree branches and the outdoors. I advise every spring lover to visit them. Sevde Nur Ayten Büşra Dakhel 4 Kuzguncuk is a colorful Bosphorus district on the Anatolian coast of the Bosphorus, coming first from Üsküdartowards the Black Sea direction, surrounded by huge plane trees, mansions and colorful wooden houses, where you will feel the traditional Bosphoruslife. It's better to go here in the spring. Flowers appear everywhere and you can energize with nature in the colorful houses. 3 minutes after Kuzguncuk, you can go to Fethi Pasha Grove as the second place. Fethi Pasha Grove, located in a very impressive and beautiful area on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, between Üsküdar and Beylerbeyi, is also one of the most beautiful groves and parks in Istanbul. It is a very nice place for those who want to have a nice breakfast, eat, drink, relax and have fun in the spring. If you want to go to a new place later, you can go to Çamlıca Hill after a 17-minute road. ÇamlıcaHill, is a hill in Üsküdar distict of the Asian side of İstanbul, Turkiye. At 288m above sea level, Çamlıca Hill offers a panoramic view of the southern part of Bosphorus. This hill is a popular visitor attraction with Ottoman-themed teahouses, cafes and a restaurant inside a public park with monumental trees, flower gardens and fountains, run by the İstanbul Metropoltan Municipality. Sudenaz Pelen Şevvalnur Karadağ
APRIL SHOWERS and FLOWERS IN LOVE Here have begun the April showers Warm and rejuvenating waters Generously falling on earth anywhere Emitting spring odours into the air I sense that... The branches are in mirth But there is pain in earth. On a fresh sprig wet and sweet A goldfinch has just settled to tweet A white bud is now blooming With April showers it’s growing. While, rain-scented earth is in pain Delivering a coy blue bud in the rain. This white and blue flower have grown near a cove Two beautiful flowers, sometime said welcome to love. This is the story of ours Under the April showers… 03.04.23 Emine KAYAOĞLU English teacher 5
Spring chicken Meaning: refers to someone young Example: My grandparents are no spring chickens, but they still try to get some exercise every day. Spring back Meaning: to recover quickly from illness or injury Example: I’m sorry to hear about your injury, but I hope you can spring back and resume sports soon! Spring fever Meaning: a feeling of restlessness or excitement often associated with the onset of spring Example: After the long cold winter, the students had spring fever and felt little motivation to study. Spring to mind Meaning: to come quickly into your thoughts Example: When planning a trip to Hong Kong, shopping and tasty food are the activities that typically spring to mind. Spring to your foot Meaning: to quickly or abruptly assume a standing position Example: At the sight of the singer, the audience sprang to their feet, waved their hands and cheered at the top of their lungs. Spring in one’s step Meaning: a cheerful and enthusiastic attitude Example: Edan has walked with a spring in his step ever since he got promoted. Spring to life Meaning: to start moving and become very active or busy Example: The Island springs to life during summer as visitors flock to the holiday hotspot. 6 Selam Alhammami Shams Almisri Prep. A
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Culture Corner: Culture Corner: Culture Corner: JAPAN 9 INFORMATION ABOUT JAPAN 1- ) Japan is an Asian country 2- ) Japan capital is Tokyo 3- ) The currency of Japan is Yen (¥) LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN JAPAN Japanese Ryukyu TRADITIONAL FOOD OF JAPAN 1- ) Sushi 2- ) Tempura 3- ) Ramen 4- ) Onigiri 5- ) Miso soup TRADITIONAL DRINKS OF JAPAN 1- ) Royal Milk Tea 2- ) Mugicha 3- ) Ramune 4- ) Ofukucha TRADITIONAL CLOTES OF JAPAN 1- ) Kimono 2- ) Hakama 3- ) Happi MOST USED NAMES IN JAPAN FOR GIRLS; Himari, Sakura, Minato, Yuma, Akari FOR BOYS; Kazuki ,Genji, Shohei, Susumu, Fumihito JAPAN'S FESTIVALS 1- ) Takmaya Festival 2- ) Sapporo Snow Festival 3- ) Yayoi Festival PLACES TO VISIT IN JAPAN 1- ) Meiji Shrine 2- ) Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 3- ) Osaka Castle 4- ) Osaka History Museum Hira Nur Karayazı Prep. A
Language Corner: Language Corner: Language Corner: JAPANESE JAPANESE JAPANESE 10 Daily Use こんにちは！(Konnichi wa!)= Hello おはようございます(ohayoo goazimasu)=Good morning 今晩は(Konban wa!)= Good night ご機嫌いかがですか？(Gokigen ikaga desu ka?) How are you? どうげんき?(Doo, genki?)= What's up? 少し疲れて居ます (Sukoshi tsukarete imasu)=I’m a little Tired わたし (watashi)= I am あんた (anta) = You are かれ (kare) = he かのじょ(kanojo)=she それ(sore)=it 貴⽅の名前は何ですか(Anata no namae wa nan desu ka?)= What is your name? どうぞ宜しく。(Doozoyoroshiku.)= Nice to meet you おかげさまで / げんきです 有難う。(Okagesama de. / Genki desu, arigatoo.)= I am fine, thank you 君を愛してる。(Kimi wo aishiteru.)= I love you. 有難う 。(Arigatoo)= Thanks. 勿論。（mochiron) = of course はい (hai)= Yes いいえ (iie)= No では⼜。(Dewa mata.)= Goodbye
NATURE HAS AWAKENED 11 SUN, PEACE AND SPRING I wake up. As I opened my eyes, I saw the sunlight slowly filtering through the window. I get up and went straight to the bathroom. After I took my shower, I quickly dressed and made my way to school. I didn't blow dry my hair because I was sure the sun would dry my hair, and it did. At school, everyone was in their own way, some of them were studying at the faculty of architecture, scribbling something with their paper and pen, some memorizing, and some were singing and having fun. There was no one standing idle, but there was no one in the school. The school was emptying in between, people were coming in cursing because the lesson time had come, they were running into the garden again like a flock of sheep as soon as the professor said, "class is over, young people". Well, they are right, of course, who would want to go between four walls when the weather is this beautiful, ANYONE. After returning from school, we were tired, I learned new formulas, I was repeating them inside myself. My friends accepted the offer of coffee. We sat in a cafe and chatted. They asked me if there was a party in the evening and if I could come too. I asked my mother if I would return to them in the evening. I went home and got permission from my mother and got ready. I wore my half sleeve orange dress and my favorite sandals. I sprayed my fruit-scented perfume and grabbed my bag and walked out the door. My mother said after me "don't be late! Don't go past twelve!” he shouted. But once he let me in, I didn't think I could get into the house at twelve but I still shouted "Okay I won't stay". I jumped in a taxi and gave the location. When I got there, a slow and soothing song was playing and there were scented candles everywhere, just like in the movies, it was so peaceful that everything was wind, songs, people - more than ever - and scented candles... Asuman Sare Toptaş 9-A Nature is good for people. Greens are peaceful. It rejuvenates the person spiritually and enables them to reopen. In a physical disease, it heals us with its plants/animals. While nature has many benefits for us, we destroy nature. By disrupting the balance of nature, we are actually upsetting our own balance. For example, the flower that should open in the spring may bloom late or early because of us. Why do we affect our nature badly while our nature is good for us? While our nature has many benefits, why do we destroy them? Now we have to put a stop to this by taking some precautions. If we want the beauties of our nature to exist in the future, we must take precautions now. Ayşenur Gül 9/A Spring is beautiful, don't you think? In my opinion, a must for a season is the weather conditions. Spring is lucky in this regard. The weather is neither hot nor cold. If I were a season, I would be the first spring. Because it sounds chirpy to me. Bird sounds, flowers, deep blue sky, April rains... There are so many more examples to give. If we think a little more, write our hearts out as students. The holiday also covers the excitement and people dream and make plans. This year, Ramadan Feast is also coming to spring. It is a different pleasure when going to the village or on holiday. In short, spring; the sadness of the silence in autumn is a different experience from the scorching and tiring summer, away from the bored weather conditions in the winter. Season. What a beautiful season that socializes people and prepares them for summer! Firdevs Korkmaz 9-A
12 Spring is a wonderful season. Oh the rain of spring. Definitely let those warm raindrops meet your body. Live to the fullest, remembering that you will never find this feeling again. Spring is different every day. Rain today, sun tomorrow. Make room for spring, its charm, rain, sun and wind in your life. Ayşenur Mengüç 9-A When spring comes, people get excited. Beautiful scents of flowers, light rains, colorful flowers blooming on a different tree every day cause us to wait for spring. Also, spring inspires and gives people different feelings, as you smell those flowers and the beautiful air, new ideas and new dreams come to your mind. Nisanur Sipahi 9-A Nature, nature can seriously be one of the greatest gifts God has given us. Because it is an excellent resource on beauty and many other subjects, whether it is food. The nature, which makes 4 seasons live with different weather, is full of uniqueness. Like the cherry blossoms blooming in the spring, the four seasons become a different festival in nature. When I was little I always wanted to have a treehouse in the woods. I loved exploring nature and most importantly, I thought it had a mysterious side with beauties and I still think so. It is in our hands to protect nature, not to slaughter that enormous place that is the home of animals. Don’t forget to show a frugal behavior by keeping the global warming that will kill the nature in the foreground. Meryem Tüfekçi 9/A Nature is very important for every living thing. Especially when it comes to human beings. This importance is much more. We meet many things we need in daily life thanks to nature. Therefore, every person loves nature. Every person should have the necessary awareness about nature. Harming nature in any other way threatens the future of human beings and other living things. Therefore it is necessary to prevent the people who benefit most from nature from being the ones who harm nature the most. People who have a love of nature feel very good. And it is their duty to develop them by protecting nature all the time accepts as. Melek Toka 9-A Nature is a precious gift that we must cherish and protect. It is the source of life and provides us with everything we need to survive. The beauty of nature can be seen in its vast landscapes, colorful flowers, and diverse wildlife. We are fortunate to have access to such magnificent scenery, but we must also be mindful of our impact on the environment. Spending time in nature has many benefits for our physical and mental health. It can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase creativity. It also reminds us of our place in the world and helps us appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things. It is our responsibility to protect nature for future generations to enjoy. We can do this by reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting conservation efforts. By working together, we can preserve the beauty and importance of nature for years to come. Sümeyye Sude Sezer 9-A
The flowers bloom, the season when the sun comes out and the sounds of birds multiply around me. Warm temperate air that will be good for me after cold winter days. I love spring. Zehra Ceylan 9/A WEALTH? What is the meaning of wealth? Any financial difficulties? Yes, everyone will probably give different answers to this question. But I am sure that when wealth is mentioned, biological richness and vital difference come to the mind of everyone who has a love for nature and life. Because I believe that anything alive gives us more energy. Like this: Should a notebook make you feel more, or a violet? The answer to this question shows us how loving and realistic we are. Would you prefer a notebook or perhaps a purple violet with motifs even in the book? Which one? Zeynep Ecrin Bilir (knows it) 9-A The beauty and richness nature is diverse and massive. Our basic needs like food, shelter, water and air are all the gifts from nature. People have a strong connection and interrelation with nature. So we should like and save nature. Zümra Arslan 9-A When I think of nature, I think of birds, trees, flowers and more. Man loves nature very much, but on the one hand we kill it, whereas nature should be indisputable for us because at this rate we will lose it. As human beings, our duty is to protect nature, to protect it and to leave a beautiful environment for future generations... Damra Coşkun 9-A Spring is the season when all trees and creatures awaken. Perhaps the most loved of the four seasons. Coming out of a cold season, we humans welcome spring with great enthusiasm. Spring is the reawakening of life. Berra Nur Çiftci 9-A 13
14 Toy Story series (1995) | IMDb: 8.3 A newly released toy called Buzz Light-year is gifted to Andy. Andy, who loves the toy very much, loses interest in his old favorite Sheriff Woody. One day, when Buzz accidentally flies out the window, everyone believes Woody killed him. Woody decides to go after Buzz and bring him back so he can save himself. But adventures full of great dangers await the duo in the outside world. Zeliha İrem Tuna Prep. B "How can someone who doesn 't understand who they are, explain themselves to others?"
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English translation To you yes, my love to you Yes my love to you you, to you “I am only me. You are only you.” I feel the same way as I did last night. You in your gray jacket, With that oh-so-familiar coffee stain, Just as you always are. The two of us reflect in the window display. Stay with me Knocking on midnight‘s door. I beg you not to go home tonight. The season‘s right in front of our eyes. Stay with me Uttering our favorite words, Holding on to our little moment. I‘ll never forget it as long as I live. “There is more than just one kind of love.” I feel the same way as you did last night. A second winter has arrived. Your heart felt so very far away. I‘m always thinking about it. About how I could feel you so long ago. Stay with me Knocking on midnight‘s door. A hole‘s opened up in my heart. The season‘s right in front of our eyes. Stay with me I‘m distracted by my loneliness. The needle on my record player, Kept playing the same melody over and over. Stay with me Uttering our favorite words, Holding on to our little moment. The thought of it warms me up. Stay with me Knocking on midnight‘s door. I beg you not to go home tonight. The season‘s right in front of our eyes. Stay with me 16 Scan the code and enjoy listening Stay with me
"The deep roots never doubt spring will come" Marty Rubin 17