Vocabulary Guide
- unusual 珍しい /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/
- vacant 空いている /VEY-kuhnt/
- expect 予測する /ik-SPEKT/
[adjective: 形容詞] – different and not ordinary in an interesting way
[adjective: 形容詞] – available because it is not being used
[verb: 動詞] – to think or believe that something will happen
Vocabulary Check
Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Choose the correct answer in the box.
- expect
- leave
- unusual
- vacant
- It is very ___________ to keep insects as pets.
- There is a ___________ seat beside me.
- The teacher did not ___________ the student’s perfect score.
Article Reading
Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide.
Japan is having an unusual problem about too much vacant houses. It has been reported that there are many young people who leave their homes and move to the city for work. By 2065, the number of people in Japan is expected to be lessened which means fewer people will need houses. To stop the situation from getting worse, the vacant houses are being given away for free to improve the number of people in some Japanese cities.
Comprehension Questions
Read the sentences and answer if it is TRUE or FALSE.
- Japan is having an unusual problem about less vacant houses.
- By 2065, the number of people in Japan is expected to be lessened which means fewer people will need houses.
- The vacant houses are being sold for a low price to improve the number of people in some Japanese cities.
Conversation Questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences. You can also ask me questions.
- Do you think it is a good idea to live in a vacant house for free? Why? Why not?
- Do you think renting a house is better than buying one? Why? Why not?
- Do you want to live in the city or in the country side?