Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.
Golden Week
Golden Week is a collection of four different holidays in Japan. It is one of the busiest holidays in the country. It is a long vacation for Japanese workers as they are given a week off from work to celebrate. Some workers spend such vacation to travel with their loved ones and by doing so, they can enjoy the holidays.
Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can some Japanese workers enjoy the holidays?
Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Ms. Mori was talking with her husband about their plans for tomorrow.
1st picture:
One day, Ms. Mori was talking with her husband about their plans for tomorrow.
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2nd picture:
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3rd picture:
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Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that holidays should be celebrated with family.
What do you think about that?
I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
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Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some Japanese people study English to help them get a better job.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
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