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 use social media to share your travel experiences?
- Would you prefer traveling by train or by plane?
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。
- tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/
- incredible /in-KRED-uh-buhl/
- camel /KAM-uhl/
- landscape /LAND-skeyp/
- partly /PAHRT-lee/
[noun] – the activity of traveling for pleasure or business
Many countries rely on tourism as a major source of income.
[adjective] – difficult to believe; extraordinary
She gave an incredible performance during the concert.
[noun] – a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (large raised areas of flesh) on its back
Camels are often used as transportation in desert regions.
[noun] – a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance
We spent the day hiking through diverse landscapes in the national park.
[adverb] – to some extent, but not completely
She is partly responsible for the project’s success.
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。
Japan has seen a record rise in tourism, attracting visitors from all over the world. One of them is Omar Nok, a 30-year-old adventurer from Cairo, Egypt. Nok completed an incredible journey of 46,239 kilometers through 12 countries without flying. Starting in February, he traveled by boat, train, and camel to reach Japan. His adventure gained attention on social media, earning him over 750,000 Instagram followers. This journey was part of Nok’s dream to visit Japan and experience the cultures and landscapes along the way. After 274 days, he reached Tokyo on November 7.The rise in tourism in Japan is partly due to the weakening yen, making the country more affordable for visitors. From January to September, Japan welcomed nearly 27 million tourists, spending a record 5.86 trillion yen. Nok faced many challenges during his trip, including language barriers and unfamiliar areas, especially in Central Asia. However, he received help from locals and was motivated by support from his family. Traveling on a budget, he saved money and had unique experiences, like sandboarding in Iran and horseback riding in Kyrgyzstan. His journey highlighted the kindness of communities often misunderstood in the media.
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。
- Omar Nok traveled to Japan by plane.
- Omar Nok’s journey took him through 12 countries.
- Omar Nok started his journey in January.
- Omar Nok’s trip was part of his dream to visit Japan and explore its culture.
- Omar Nok was the only traveler to visit Japan in 2024.
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。
| tourism | incredible | camels | landscapes | partly |
- The delay was __________ caused by the heavy rain.
- The caravan traveled slowly through the desert, guided by __________.
- The scientist made an __________ discovery that could change the future of medicine.
- Many cities are investing in __________ to boost their local economies.
- The artist painted beautiful __________ of the countryside.