Vocabulary
What is “放送する” in English?
broadcast
Give the correct form of the verb in the sentence: My car is being [repair] next week.
repaired
Why do many fans visit “Anime Pilgrimage” sites?
To buy souvenirs and to take photos.
Where is the anime GIRLS und PANZER set?
It is set in Oarai Town.
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What is “経済” in English?
economy
Give the correct form of the verb in the sentence: A new school is to be (build) in the town.
built
Where can foreign people get information about “Anime Pilgrimages”?
They can get it on websites and social media.
Where is Washinomiya Shrine located?
It is located in Saitama Prefecture.
What is the tallest land animal?
Giraffe
What is “可能性” in English?
potential
Give the correct form of the verb in the sentence: The pizza is to be (cut) into 8 slices.
cut
What was the number of New Year’s visitors to Washinomiya Shrine in 2007?
It was about 130,000.
What is an anime pilgrimage?
Visiting sites where an anime is set.
What country is known as “The Land Down Under”?
Australia
What English word means “place where something is”?
location
Give the correct form of the verb in the sentence: The cake is being (bring) to my birthday party at 4 o’clock.
brought
What was one of the most popular television anime series of 2006?
It was The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
Name another anime pilgrimage besides the ones mentioned in the textbook–the name of the anime and the place you can visit in real life.
Answers vary (Kimi no na wa/Your Name, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spirited Away, etc.)
What is the biggest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What English word means “someone who lives in a place”?
resident
Give the correct form of the verb in the sentence: I wanted to be (choose) as the best speaker during the debate.
chosen
How much did the “pilgrimages” add to Washinomiya Shrine’s local economy in the ten years following the broadcast of Lucky Star?
They added about 3.1 billion yen.
Name one non-anime pilgrimage.
Answers vary (Mecca, Shikoku 88 temples, Abbey Road, King’s Cross Station, etc.)
What year was the iPhone first released?
2007