The progressive city that few are aware of

admin 2023年3月24日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever heard of a progressive city that is not well-known?
Have you ever visited or lived in a city that you would consider to be progressive?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/

[noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken
Our family is going on a vacation to a beautiful destination in the mountains next month.

remain /ri-MEYN/

[verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition
After finishing her work, Sarah remained in the office to help her colleagues.

celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/

[verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important
We will celebrate my sister’s birthday by having a party with cake and presents.

creative /kree-EY-tiv/

[adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas
Tom is a very creative person who enjoys painting and making sculptures in his free time.

willing /WIL-ing/

[adjective] – be willing (to do something)
I am willing to help my friend move to a new apartment this weekend.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

As travelers, we are always on the lookout for new and exciting destinations to explore. We often seek out popular cities and tourist hotspots, but what about the hidden gems that remain undiscovered? Enter Yogyakarta, a city in Indonesia that is waiting to be explored. Affectionately known as Jogja, this city offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and modernity that is sure to captivate any traveler.

Yogyakarta is a city that celebrates its cultural heritage in many ways. Its vibrant art scene is a testament to this, with batik fabric, puppetry, and street art being just a few of the creative expressions that can be found here. The city’s progressive mindset is also evident, with gender equality and sustainability at the forefront of community-led initiatives. Yogyakarta’s universities and research centers also create a dynamic intellectual community, offering visitors the chance to learn more about the city’s academic and research scene.

Yogyakarta may not be as well-known as some of Indonesia’s other cities, but for those willing to venture off the beaten path, it is a destination that should not be missed.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Yogyakarta is a city in Indonesia that is waiting to be explored.
Yogyakarta is a city that offers a unique blend of history, art, culture, and modernity. –
Yogyakarta’s art scene includes music and dance.
Yogyakarta celebrates its cultural heritage in many ways, including through batik fabric, puppetry, and street art.
Yogyakarta is as well-known as some of Indonesia’s other cities.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

destination

remain

celebrate

creative

willing

The manager is looking for employees who are ______ to work on weekends and holidays.
The train will arrive at its ______ in fifteen minutes, so please make sure to gather all your belongings.
Our teacher asked us to write a ______ story using our imaginations and the words she gave us.
Please ______ seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
On New Year’s Eve, people around the world ______ the start of a new year with fireworks and champagne.