Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Sightseeing spots in Japan

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Have you been to Tokyo?
3. Do you know any sightseeing spots in Japan?
4. Do you know any famous souvenir items from Japan?
5. Which city in Japan would you want to visit?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: I will go to Kyoto to see my uncle and visit some tourist spots next week.
Bill: That’s nice! I actually went there last year.
Alex: I see. Can you recommend a sightseeing spot in Kyoto?
Bill: I highly recommend the Kiyomizu-temple which was built over 300 years ago.
Alex: I’ll visit that for sure. I’m really interested in historical places.
Bill: You will find several historical places in Kyoto that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Alex: Wow! I’m so excited to see them.
Bill: I hope you have a great trip.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What will Alex do next week?
Answer:
2. What sight seeing spot did Bill recommend?
Answer:
3. What is Alex excited about?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I will visit Japan this weekend.
Student: That’s nice. What are you going to do there?
Tutor: I’ll visit Hokkaido. Have you been there?
Student: It’s very cold there.
a. I’ll think about that.
b. Yes, I have.
c. Maybe.
d. I don’t know.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you know where I can eat fresh sushi in Japan?
Student: Yes. There is a big fish market in Tokyo.
Tutor: I see. Are they expensive?
Student:
a. I can’t find them.
b. No, they are not that expensive.
c. It’s interesting.
d. That’s good.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: How was your Japan trip?
Student: It was great although we got lost twice during our stay.
Tutor: I see. Did you ask for help from the locals?
Student:
a. I’ll think about that.
b. I’ll consider that.
c. Maybe tomorrow.
d. Yes, they were very nice.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: What time should we meet at the train station?
Student: Let’s meet at 9:30. The first train will arrive at 9:45.
Tutor: Really? Is the train station already open at 9:30?
Student:
a. Yes, it is.
b. It depends on you.
c. We’re in a hurry.
d. Let’s try.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Let’s go to Tokyo Sky Tree!
Student: I want to, but it’s already late.
Tutor: How about tomorrow?
Student:
a. I want to join the sports club.
b. I like watching TV.
c. I think that’s a good idea.
d. I can’t sing.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as a foreign student in your class.
You will ask your tutor questions about sightseeing spots in Japan.
Items to mention:
– capital city of Japan
– sightseeing spots in Tokyo
– sightseeing spots in Kyoto
– natural places in Japan
– souvenir items from Japan
– weather in Japan
– way of transportation in Japan

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c