Lesson 6
What does Mei want to be?
She wants to be a tea master.
Where are Hana and Mark going?
They are going to an English rakugo show.
Have you finished your homework yet?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
What animal is famous in China?
The panda is.
Was the pot really full of poison?
No, it wasn’t.
How long has Mei worked at the tea shop in Beijing?
She has worked there since 2016.
What does the rakugo performer use a sensu and a tenugui for?
The performer use them to represent many things.
Has Ms. Dora ever visited Tottori?
Yes, she has.
Can you see the Great Wall of China from space?
No, you can’t.
Where is the Master going?
He is going to see his friend.
What are the six types of tea?
They are green, black, yellow, white, oolong, and pu’er.
Why did Kimie-san start performing rakugo in English?
She wanted to share Japanese humor with people all over the world.
How long have you live in Nishinomiya?
I have lived in Nishinomiya for/since ____.
What is the lucky color in China?
Red is the lucky color in China.
Why are Kan’s ears ringing?
(Because) he ate the poison in the pot.
Which tea does people drink the most?
Black tea is.
What difficulty has Kimie-san had with her rakugo performances in English? Give an example.
Sometimes there are cultural differences between Japan and other countries. For example, Japanese people make sounds when they eat noodles. In other cultures, this is bad manners. So she has to explain Japanese customs like this.
How long have you been a fan of ____?
I have been a fan of ____ for/since ____.
How many days do people enjoy the Chinese New Year?
They enjoy the Chinese New Year for 15 days.
Why did the boys say that they ate the poison?
(Because) they broke Master’s special plate.
Who drinks black tea often? What about green tea?
People in Europe often drink black tea. People in East Asia often drink green tea.
What is an example of a cultural difference between Japan and other countries that is not in the textbook?
Example:
In Japan, people are formal. They use “-san” at the end of other people’s names. In America, people are friendly. They have small talks with other people.
Make a sentence using “be interested in” with since/for. Add 2 more sentences. (Total 3 sentences.)
Example:
I have been interested in Kanjani8 since 2006. They are very funny. My favorite member is Ryuhei Maruyama.
What is the most popular fast food restaurant in China?
The most popular fast food restaurant in China is KFC.
What is Kan’s plan?
He’ll tell Master that because they broke the special plate, they ate the poison in the pot.
To punish themselves, they ate the poison in the pot.