Unit 1: Places
The number of __________ is growing very quickly, and so are the number of jobs and opportunities!
In Mexico, people often have _____ at their parties.
piñatas
Did you know that when you surf the web, _____ in some countries put secret software on your computer?
websites
The first _____ _____ I ever went to in Japan was FamilyMart, and I immediately fell in love!
convenience store
Extreme sports like surfing, rock climbing and skiing are three of my favourite _____.
hobbies
_____ are becoming more and more popular, and people around the world are offering their homes as hotels.
Homestays
If you want to drink German beer and also eat German sausages, how about visiting _____?
Oktoberfest
_____ _____ sites make it easy to keep in touch with your friends from other countries.
Social media
Some people call it 'the Hawaii of Japan', but what is _____ actually like?
Okinawa
In my opinion, dishes like spaghetti, pizza and lasagna are the reason Italian food is the best _____ in the world.
cuisine
I moved to Yokohama for university two years ago, but my _____ is actually a little village in Hokkaido.
hometown
Japan is famous for having some of the most ancient and _____ festivals in the world.
traditional
These days it's so easy to do your shopping online. However, we need to be careful with our bank details and online _____.
security
In 2023, Shohei Ohtani signed for the LA Dodgers, and made _____ _____ famous around the world!
Japanese baseball
I've never had any phobias, but I recently heard a story that has made me _____ _____ ghosts!
afraid of
Megacities have a lot of cars and industry, and this can also result in a lot of air and water _____.
pollution
Pride festival is celebrated in countries all around the world, but when and where does it _____ _____?
take place
Some people think video games are unhealthy, but recent studies show that they are not only _____, but also good for our brains!
educational
In Japan it's known as 'kaitenzushi', but what is _____ _____ sushi like in countries outside of Asia?
conveyor belt
Some people believe that _____ is cool and trendy, but I think it's extremely unhealthy and bad for your lungs.
smoking
Although the growth of megacities has lead to many economic benefits, the affect it has had on _____ areas is terrible.
rural
La Tomatina and Dia de los Muertos are two of the most famous festivals that celebrate Spanish speaking _____.
culture
Technology has changed so much over the years, but in this article we will explore what the _____ of technology will look like, over the next 100 years.
future
In the 1300s, the Ainu people become the first _____ of Hokkaido.
settlers
If I could have dinner with my 3 favourite _____, I would choose Aristotle, Confucius and Kant.
philosophers