Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Do you like tea? Why?
- Do you like gardening? Why?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/
- harvest /HAHR-vist /
- gardening /GAHRD-ning/
- escape /ih-SKEYP/
- routine /roo-TEEN/
[noun] – the general opinion that people have about someone or something
His work in Congress earned him a reputation for being dependable and hardworking.
[verb] – to pick and collect crops, or to collect plants, animals, or fish to eat
Winter wheat is harvested in the early summer in the United States.
[noun] – the job or activity of working in a garden, growing and taking care of the plants, and keeping it attractive
She has always enjoyed gardening.
[noun] – something that helps you to forget about your usual life or problems
A romantic novel is a great escape to get away from reality.
[noun] – a usual set of activities or way of doing things
Drinking coffee is a part of my daily routine.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Greenery Day is a Japanese holiday dedicated to commemorating and appreciating nature. It was named after a Japanese Emperor who was an avid gardener. The warm weather of Golden Week, which is neither too hot nor too cold, makes it a great time to be outside. As a result, heading out on Greenery Day is one of the most common pastimes, whether it’s for a holiday visit to one’s home province or to start another planting season.
If you like green tea, now is the best time to get the freshest green tea leaves on the market. During this period, Ichibancha, or first flush tea, is made and has a high reputation and rating. Theanine, the amino acid that gives the tea its flavor, is abundant when the temperature is moderately cool but still suitable for planting; hence, Ichibancha produces the best crop of the three (nibancha and sanbancha harvest in July and September). Visiting a tearoom or purchasing in artisan tea shops is a great way to try high-quality tea. For group gatherings, you might join people who plant trees.
Whether it’s gardening at home or visiting a botanical garden, there are many ways to enjoy and commune with nature this Greenery Day. It’s a nice way to unwind and escape from one’s daily routine.
If you like green tea, now is the best time to get the freshest green tea leaves on the market. During this period, Ichibancha, or first flush tea, is made and has a high reputation and rating. Theanine, the amino acid that gives the tea its flavor, is abundant when the temperature is moderately cool but still suitable for planting; hence, Ichibancha produces the best crop of the three (nibancha and sanbancha harvest in July and September). Visiting a tearoom or purchasing in artisan tea shops is a great way to try high-quality tea. For group gatherings, you might join people who plant trees.
Whether it’s gardening at home or visiting a botanical garden, there are many ways to enjoy and commune with nature this Greenery Day. It’s a nice way to unwind and escape from one’s daily routine.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What is Greenery Day dedicated to?
- Who was it named after?
- What gives the tea its flavor?
- According to the article, what is a great way to try high-quality tea?
- What are some ways to enjoy and commune with nature this Greenery Day?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- How do you celebrate Greenery Day? Could you tell me something about it?
- Do you know how to make tea? Can you tell me something about it?
- How would you like to celebrate Greenery Day differently? Please elaborate on your answer.
- Do you also celebrate Greenery day by visiting a botanical garden?
- What do think of planting trees on this day? Please elaborate on your answer.