Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism

admin 2024年2月1日

Beginner

Japan News, japan news - beginner

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 seen Mount Fuji?
Does Mount Fuji play a significant role in Japanese culture, history, and folklore?

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。

rule /rool/

[noun] – an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do
In this company, punctuality is a strict rule, and employees are expected to arrive on time every day.

strict /strikt/

[adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey
The school has a strict policy regarding cell phone use during class, and any violation results in immediate consequences.

system /SIS-tuhm/

[noun] – a set of connected things or devices that operate together
The solar energy system on the rooftop of the house generates electricity from sunlight.

limit /LIM-it/

[noun] – the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible or allowed
The school implemented a new attendance policy with strict limits on the number of days a student can be absent without a valid reason.

future /FYOO-cher/

[noun] – a period of time that is to come
She was excited about the possibilities that the future held for her career.

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。

Mount Fuji faces a problem with too many visitors. It’s 3,776 meters tall and very special to Japanese people. Lately, there have been too many visitors from Japan and other countries. Even though it became a UNESCO World Heritage site ten years ago and they made rules, things got worse. This summer, the biggest station, “Subaru,” had a big surprise with 4 million visitors, 50% more than in 2013. People online worry about litter and dirty paths. A new fast way of climbing called “bullet climbing” makes things harder. This year, rescuers got 61 calls, 50% more than last year, and a quarter were from non-Japanese. Officials might make strict rules, like a tram system and limits on who can go up. Even though many dream of climbing, too many people need rules to keep the mountain special. Everyone must work together to visit in a way that’s good for the mountain and the future.

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。

The increase in visitors to Mount Fuji is mainly from neighboring Asian countries rather than from various countries worldwide.
Mount Fuji is considered very special to Japanese people.
Mount Fuji was designated as a UNESCO Natural Heritage site ten years ago, and strict regulations were enforced, resulting in a noticeable improvement.
Mount Fuji became a UNESCO World Heritage site ten years ago.
Concerns about litter have not been raised online, and the paths on Mount Fuji remain well-maintained.

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。

rule

strict

system

limit

future

The public transportation __________ in the city includes buses, trams, and a subway network that all work together to transport passengers efficiently.
Planning for the __________ is essential in order to achieve long-term goals and aspirations.
The coach was known for his __________ training regimen, pushing the athletes to their limits in order to achieve peak performance.
The traffic __________ are in place to ensure the safety and smooth flow of vehicles on the roads.
The restaurant had a daily customer ______ due to COVID-19 regulations, allowing only a specified number of patrons inside at any given time.