Japanese Continuers

Leisure

Listenings

Listen to the item then answer the following questions in ENGLISH. Check your answers with the resources at the end.

Item 1

J_Leisure_Li_item1.mp3

How did Kenji change his plans yesterday? (2 marks)

Item 2

J_Leisure_Li_item2.mp3

Why does the male speaker say "Hen desu ne"? (3 marks)

Item 3

J_Leisure_Li_item3.mp3

Do you think the younger sister will like the present Masako bought for her? (2 marks)

Item 4

J_Leisure_Li_item4.mp3

What do we learn about the friend who is coming to Australia? (2 marks)

Item 5

J_Leisure_Li_item5.mp3

Does the woman think that Cowra is a worthwhile destination? (2 marks)

Item 6

J_Leisure_Li_item6.mp3

What was the girl's assessment of the Year 11 camp? (3 marks)

Item 7

J_Leisure_Li_item7.mp3

Why is the girl surprised? (2 marks)

Item 8

J_Leisure_Li_item8.mp3

What do we find out about whales from this commentary? (3 marks)

Item 9

J_Leisure_Li_item9.mp3

Why is the girl concerned? (2 marks)

Item 10

J_Leisure_Li_item10.mp3

Compare the different points of view in this dialogue. (2 marks)

Item 11

J_Leisure_Li_item11.mp3

Explain why this team was happy with their performance at the competition. (3 marks)

Item 12

J_Leisure_Li_item12.mp3

Why did the doctor give Ms Sato this advice? (3 marks)

Readings

Activity 1

Task 1 (PDF 180KB) – response to a letter (reading and responding type A)

Activity 2

Task 2 (PDF 165KB) – response to a passage (reading and responding type A)

Activity 3

Task 3 (PDF 24KB) – response to a personal profile (reading and responding type B)

Activity 4

Task 4 (PDF 22KB) – response to personal profile (reading and responding type B)

Activity 5

Task 5 (PDF 106KB) – response to a personal profile (reading and responding type B)