Activity 1 – 学校のアナウンス

Imagine you are attending a Japanese senior high school as an exchange student. Listen to the school announcement.

Question 1

True or false?

1. They are receiving 2 students from their sister school in Hong Kong.
2. Period 1 and period 2 are cancelled to hold the welcome assembly.
3. The exchange students are studying at this school for 2 weeks.
4. The students are requested to talk to the exchange students in English.
5. They need to bring a packed lunch every day next week.
6. The exam on Friday is in the morning.
7. The exams are for Japanese, Science and English.

Concluding questions

What is happening at school next week? Fill in the table (Word 60 kB) in English.

Challenge 1

Your fellow exchange student, Peter, is away today. Write a note in English to let him know what is happening next week. Include as much detail as you can.

Challenge 2

What have you learned about Japanese schools from this announcement? Write your answer in English.

Extension

Your classmate Saori is away today. Write a note in Japanese to let her know what is happening. Include as much detail as you can.

Grid writing paper (Word 72 kB)

Provide your answers to your teacher for review and feedback.

Activity 2 – よろしくおねがいします

Question 1

Match the Japanese with the English equivalent.

Concluding questions

1. Do you think this candidate will get the job? Discuss her merits and demerits with your classmates in English.
2. The shopkeeper telephones the student to offer her the job. He confirms the days and times she can work, and the rate of pay (一時間 . . . 円). Write the text of the conversation between them. Grid writing paper (Word 72 kB)

Provide your answers to your teacher for review and feedback.

1. What is the person looking for?
2. Where is it?

1. What subjects does Yoko study on Monday?
2. What comments does she make about homework?

Fill in the blanks to complete the timetable.

Read the following text and answer the question in English.