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Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What is your favorite season and why?
- What is the worst season for you and why?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/
- adore /uh-DAWR/
- magnificent /mag-NIF-uh-suhnt/
- feast one’s eyes (on something/someone) /FEES-wuhnz-aiz/
- rich /rich/
[noun] – the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation
The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere.
[verb] – to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much
I adore your shoes! Where did you buy that pair?
[adjective] – very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired
The Taj Mahal is a magnificent tourist spot.
[idiom] – to look at (something or someone) with great pleasure
Wow! Come and feast your eyes on this birthday cake!
[adjective] – containing a lot of exciting events or experiences and therefore very interesting
She has written a book about the island’s rich history.
Article reading:
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The colorful Autumn leaves in Japan known as “koyo” show up around mid-November to early December. The country is filled with parks and gardens perfect for admiring the fall atmosphere. Here are some of the wonderful places to see koyo in and around Japan’s capital, Tokyo.
• Yoyogi Park
Just a few steps from Harajuku Station in central Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a perfect choice. It’s one of the largest parks in the capital and is also near the Meiji Shrine. Yoyogi Park is great to spend an afternoon while adoring the koyo, with its acres of trees, trails, water features, and flowers.
• Icho Namiki Avenue
Icho Namiki Avenue, located in Tokyo’s downtown area, has magnificent gingko trees that bloom from late November to early December. It is perfect for a walk, but you can also sit back, relax, and eat at the Royal Garden Cafe while feasting your eyes on beautiful autumn leaves.
• Rikugien Gardens
One of the oldest parks in Tokyo, Rikugien was built in the early 1700s and restored in 1878. It’s lit up with illumination displays. An entrance fee of ¥300 is required to enter the garden.
Japan has always been a great destination for tourists, whether to just see its glorious sightseeing places, or learn about its rich culture. In addition to these picturesque places, the country’s culture and traditions are what make Japan unique from other countries.
• Yoyogi Park
Just a few steps from Harajuku Station in central Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a perfect choice. It’s one of the largest parks in the capital and is also near the Meiji Shrine. Yoyogi Park is great to spend an afternoon while adoring the koyo, with its acres of trees, trails, water features, and flowers.
• Icho Namiki Avenue
Icho Namiki Avenue, located in Tokyo’s downtown area, has magnificent gingko trees that bloom from late November to early December. It is perfect for a walk, but you can also sit back, relax, and eat at the Royal Garden Cafe while feasting your eyes on beautiful autumn leaves.
• Rikugien Gardens
One of the oldest parks in Tokyo, Rikugien was built in the early 1700s and restored in 1878. It’s lit up with illumination displays. An entrance fee of ¥300 is required to enter the garden.
Japan has always been a great destination for tourists, whether to just see its glorious sightseeing places, or learn about its rich culture. In addition to these picturesque places, the country’s culture and traditions are what make Japan unique from other countries.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What are the colorful autumn leaves called in Japan?
- Yoyogi Park is just a short from what railway station in central Tokyo?
- Icho Namiki Avenue is famous for what kind of trees?
- In what year was Rikugien Gardens restored to its former beauty?
- How much is the entrance fee at the Rikugien?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What is the weather like in Japan during autumn?
- Do you always go koyo viewing during the autumn season? Please share your experience.
- How would you share your knowledge of Japan’s culture to foreigners?
- In your opinion, what is the best tourist spot in Japan?
- What are some ways to preserve a country’s beautiful and historical destinations?