Pre-reading questions:
- Is homestay popular in Japan?
- What are your thoughts about Tokyo 2020?
Vocabulary:
- submit /suhb-MIT/
- goal /gohl/
- provide /pruh-VAYD/
- accept /ak-SEPT/
- apply /uh-PLAHY/
[verb] to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others
We need to submit our task before the deadline.
[noun] an aim or purpose
My goal is to achieve the highest grade for the test.
[verb] to give someone something that they need
He will provide a house for his family.
[verb] to agree to take something
She agreed to accept his job offer in his company.
[verb] to request something especially in writing or by sending in a form
She wants to apply for a job in South Korea.
The local government of Saitama has begun receiving applications for the homestay project for Tokyo 2020. Residents of Saitama can now submit their application for the project. Its goal is to provide accommodation and meals to the families of athletes and other people who will be involved in the games.
A host family can accept up to three guests for a maximum of three nights. Each host family is asked to provide their guests with not less than two meals a day. The local government plans to take 500 visitors for the program. Guests may apply for this program through their countries’ Olympic and Paralympic committees.
A host family can accept up to three guests for a maximum of three nights. Each host family is asked to provide their guests with not less than two meals a day. The local government plans to take 500 visitors for the program. Guests may apply for this program through their countries’ Olympic and Paralympic committees.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the goal of this project?
- How many guests can a host family accept?
- How many meals are asked to provide for the guests?
- How many guests does the local government plan to take?
- Where can the guests apply for the program?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think many residents will apply for this program? Why or why not?
- Have you heard about other homestay projects before? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think the local government of Saitama is prepared for this? Please explain your answer.
- Are you a fan of the Olympics? Why or why not?
- Do you play sports? Why or why not?