Vocabulary
A place where animals live and where we grow food.
ex: The chickens and pigs live on the _______.
Farm
Gerund question:
Right now, I am at karaoke. ___________ (to sing) is my favorite thing.
Singing
Who is interviewed about sport climbing?
Noguchi Akiyo (野口 啓代)
Have the ability (skills, strength, time, or money) to do something
Ex: You are really strong, I know that you are ______ to do it.
Able
Gerund question:
When I am with my friends, _________ (to play) soccer is my favorite activity.
playing
What is the activity (sport)?
Sport Climbing
To stop doing a project or to leave a job.
ex: I do not want to do this. I _______.
Quit
Gerund question:
When I was a kid, I liked ___________ (to climb) trees.
climbing
Where was Noguchi born?
In Ryugasaki, Ibaraki.
Something that you hope to be successful in doing.
ex: This year, my _______ is to have better English grades.
Goal
Gerund:
Sauce Katsudon is delicious. My dream is _______(to eat) the biggest bowl of Sauce Katsudon ever!
eating
In what year (年) was Noguchi born?
1989
When you disagree with someone.
ex: I do not think you are right. I ________ what you said.
Oppose
Infinitive question:
I love ___ _______ juice with my friends.
to drink / to make / to order
At twelve years old, what did Noguchi win?
The All-Japan Youth Championship
Something that has been successfully finished.
ex: You did a really good job at the culture festival. That is an __________ you can be happy about.
Achievement
Infinitive question:
When I am late, I need ___ _______ to school.
to run / to bike / to drive / to jog
In the beginning, Noguchi had difficulty finding sponsors to support her _____________.
financially
Something happens in a way that surprises you.
ex: The earthquake happened so quickly. It ____________ happened.
Unexpectedly
Write a 'that' sentence using --> I have improved myself in school.
(hint: use "think," "believe," "know," or "say")
I think that I have improved myself in school.
What do you need in sports climbing to find your route?
creativity
A person who is the first to do something.
ex: The first person to draw manga was a ___________.
Pioneer
Write a 'that' sentence using --> Climbing Mount Fuji is Alex-sensei's dream.
(hint: use "think," "believe," "know," or "say")
Alex-sensei said that his dream is climbing Mount Fuji.
Where did Noguchi go by herself (alone) to compete in many tournaments?
Overseas (to other countries)