Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word 'infant'?
A baby or a very young child.
What two colors are sometimes used to represent the two genders in America?
Pink & Blue
What percentage of students go to university in Japan?
About 58%
My dad _______ to talk about his collection. (love)
Tense Agreement
My dad loves to talk about his collection.
Approximately how many people are living in the world?
8 billion people
What is the meaning of the word 'delicate'?
Pleasant and not strong.
When was the peak of the popularity of pink becoming a more dominant color for girls under six.
After the year 2000.
Approximately how many earthquakes does Japan get per year?
1500
The theater group _______________. (improve)
Present Perfect Tense
The theater group has improved.
What is the national animal of China?
The Giant Panda
What is the meaning of the word 'proof'?
Facts, information or documents that show conclusively something is true.
Why did clothing companies do their best to anticipate public opinion?
In order to make clothing needs more predictable and profitable.
Approximately how many people visit Japan in the first half of 2026.
About 21,000,000.
His condition ____________ worse. (get)
Progressive Tense
His condition is getting worse.
Nepal (Mt. Everest)
What is the meaning of the word 'dominant'?
More powerful, important, or noticeable than other people or things.
In the 19th century, why did the dominant color for baby clothing become white?
This is because people started bleaching clothes and using low-priced cotton to make clothes.
Which emperor is the Reiwa Emperor? (the number)
Emperor in Reiwa is the 126th Emperor in Japan.
He ____________ when she _______ for the concert. (cook, leave)
Future Progressive Tense
He will be cooking when she leaves for the concert.
Which country is known as the island continent?
Australia
What is the meaning of the word 'rigid'?
Very strict and difficult to change.
Who [what organization(s)] benefits from people having the preconception that a specific color is for a specific gender?
The clothing companies.
What is the average life expectancy in Japan?
84 years
(M:81, F:87)
The performance _____________ when we ________. (start, arrive)
Past perfect tense
The performance had already started when we arrived.
Which continent is the coldest in the world?
Antarctica