Cell Phones
The number of people using cell phones in Japan:
A. Has increased over time
B. Has decreased over time
C. Has stayed the same
A. Has increased over time
One advantage of studying abroad is:
A. You can learn a new language
B. You are close to your family
C. There are no language barriers
D. It is inexpensive
A. You can learn a new language
Fill in the blank.
Compared to last year, Japan's 2024 GGPI ranking has ________________.
A. improved
B. gotten worse
C. stayed the same
A. improved
Summer BONUS!
Write three compound words (複合語) that start with "sun".
(Ex: Sunny is NOT a compound word, firework IS)
sunburn
sunscreen
sunshine
sunlight
sunglasses
How long did people spend using their phones every day in 2022?
A) 2.3 hours
B) 1 hour
C) 4.8 hours
D) 6.4 hours
C) 4.8 hours
Which country has the largest international student population?
A. UK
B. China
C. USA
D. Canada
1. USA: 1,075,496
2. UK: 551, 495
3. Canada: 503,270
Fill in the blank.
The GGPI measures progress in gender equality based on education, health, the economy, and ________________.
politics
Summer Bonus!
What is NOT a name of a water park in California?
A. Raging Waters
B. Aquatica
C. Caribbean Beach
D. Hurricane Harbor
C. Caribbean Beach
A healthy amount of screen time outside of work is:
A)2 hours
B)1.5 hours
C)3.5 hours
D)4 hours
A)2 hours
Write down two disadvantages of studying abroad.
expensive
culture shock
homesickness
language barrier
hard to make friends
Summer BONUS!
List five adjectives (形容詞) you can use to describe summer.
hot, fun, exciting, sunny, humid, beautiful
wonderful, great, nice, tiring
Write down the names of four different cell phone applications.
(Example: LINE - do not write this!)
Facebook, TikTok, Clock, PayPay, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Netflix, DisneyPlus
What does GPS stand for?
A. Global Place System
B. Global Phone System
C. Global Positioning System
D. Global Password System
C. Global Positioning System
These 3 US states have the most international students within the USA. Put them in order from MOST international students to LEAST.
Texas, New York, California
California
New York
Texas
The proportion of seats held by women in the House of Representatives (衆議院), the lower chamber of the Diet (Japan’s national parliament), was ________ in 2022.
Write a percentage!
Example: 80%, 50%, 30%, 2%
9.7%
the average among 193 countries around the world was 25.9%
I am a cell phone application and a device in many cars.
Many people use me if they get lost.
I can give people directions.
What am I?
GPS
Global Positioning System
Write down three different functions of a cell phone.
Example: make calls (do not use this one!)
send messages, use social media, take photos, study, shop, pay for items, watch videos/movies, use a GPS/look up directions, use the Internet
Summer BONUS!
Which San Diego summer event is NOT real?
A. Horse racing
B. Music Festival
C. Comic Con(vention)
D. Ice Cream Festival
D. Ice Cream Festival
Write down two possible solutions to close the gender gap in Japan.
create new company policies
put more women in politics
support women in leadership/to become leaders
improve work life balance for both men and women
Stop using biases and beliefs about traditional gender roles to make decisions in the workplace
Summer BONUS!
Write 4 things you would take to the beach!
(In English!!)
Sunscreen, Towel, Bathing Suit (Swim suit)
Food, Umbrella, Ball, Watermelon, Drink