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。
- Do you think Mount Fuji is an important place in Japan?
- Do you think hikers face challenges when climbing Mount Fuji?
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。
- spot /spot/
- overnight /OH-ver-nahyt/
- prevent /pri-VENT/
- tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/
- cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl /
[noun] – available positions or places
There are a few spots left for the last-minute climbers on Mount Fuji.
[adjective] – for or during the night
We decided to take an overnight trip to the mountains.
[verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
Wearing a helmet can help prevent head injuries.
[noun] – the business of providing services to tourists or the activity of traveling for pleasure
Tourism is a major industry in many tropical countries.
[adjective] – relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
They visited a cultural festival that showcased traditional music and dance.
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。
New rules for hiking Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail aim to manage crowds and address safety and waste issues. From July 1 to September 10, only 4,000 climbers are allowed daily. Most must book online in advance, though some spots are available for last-minute climbers. A fee helps maintain the mountain. These regulations protect the environment and ensure climber safety. Hikers must choose between day or overnight trips at one of four “5th stations” and will receive a QR code to prevent night climbing without accommodations. Shizuoka Prefecture, close to Mount Fuji, has been requesting donations since 2014 and is considering more environmental rules. Tourism at Mount Fuji is nearing pre-pandemic levels, driven by social media. This reflects Japan’s larger issue of overtourism, with experts predicting record-high tourist numbers in 2024. The new Mount Fuji rules are part of a broader effort to manage tourists and protect natural and cultural sites in Japan.
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。
- Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail allows unlimited climbers daily.
- Most climbers must book online in advance to hike Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail.
- There is no fee required to maintain Mount Fuji.
- Hikers can choose between day trips or overnight trips at one of four “5th stations.”
- Tourism at Mount Fuji has decreased since the pandemic.
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。
| spot | overnight | prevent | tourism | cultural |
- The new rules aim to protect ______ sites from damage caused by overtourism.
- There are a few ______ left for students in the advanced math class.
- The new rules are designed to ______ night climbing without accommodations.
- They booked an ______ stay at a cozy cabin in the woods.
- Japan is working to manage ______ to protect its natural and cultural sites.