Wrapping: Reinventing a Cultural Tradition

Vocabulary(単語)

100

Translate the following word into Japanese;

ban

（動）禁止する　/（名）禁止

200

Translate the following word into Japanese;

individually

（副）個々に

300

Translate the following word into Japanese;

restrict

（動）制限する

400

Translate the following word into Japanese;

necessity

（名）必需品・必要性

⇐ necessary:（形）必要な

　 necessarily:（副）必然的に・必ずしも

500

Translate the following word into Japanese;

consequently

（副）従って・その結果

Idiom(イディオム)

100

Fill in the blank;

She (  ) (  ) (  ) (  ) the best artist in the city.
（彼女はその街で最も優れたアーティストだと言われている。）

She is said to be the best artist in the city.
（彼女はその街で最も優れたアーティストだと言われている。）

be said to be: ～と言われている

200

Fill in the blank;

This technology (　) (　) (　) in many industries today.
（この技術は今日、多くの産業で使用されている。）

This technology is in use in many industries today.
（この技術は今日、多くの産業で使用されている。）

be in use: 使用されている

300

Fill in the blank;

This is (　) (　) the best meal I've ever had.
（これは今まで食べた中で間違いなく最高の食事だ。）

This is by far the best meal I've ever had.
（これは今まで食べた中で間違いなく最高の食事だ。） 

by far: 今まで

400

Fill in the blank;

She (　) (　) the mistake in my report.
（彼女は私のレポートの誤りを指摘した。）

She pointed out the mistake in my report.
（彼女は私のレポートの誤りを指摘した。） 

point out: 指摘する

500

Fill in the blank;

I (　) the broken window (　) a new one.
（私は壊れた窓を新しいものと交換した。）

I replaced the broken window with a new one.
（私は壊れた窓を新しいものと交換した。）

replace A with B: AをBと取り換える

T/F

100

True or False?

In Japan, it is uncommon to wrap gifts or items given to others.

False

It is a common practice in Japan to wrap things when giving them to others, even if it's not a special occasion.

200

True or False

Furoshiki was first used during the Nara period to wrap clothes for storage.

True 

Furoshiki was already in use during the Nara period to wrap clothes for storage.

300

True or False

The practice of wrapping food individually in Japan is mainly for decorative purposes.

False

Wrapping food individually is a way of expressing consideration for consumers.

400

True or False

Plastic is the only material used in Japan for wrapping food.

False 

Plastic is often used for wrapping, but Japan is also trying to use nature-friendly materials and other eco-friendly alternatives.

500

True or False

Some supermarkets in North America and Europe have stopped using packaging for food, selling food by weight instead.

True 

Some supermarkets in North America and Europe have been praised for eliminating packaging and selling food by weight.

International(国際)

100

In the United States, tipping at a restaurant is:
A. Optional and not expected
B. Required by law
C. A common custom to show appreciation
D. Considered rude

C. A common custom to show appreciation
💡 In the U.S., tipping (usually 15-20%) is expected for good service at restaurants.

 

200

In South Korea, what is a popular gift given on "Pepero Day" to express gratitude?

※gratitude=感謝
A. Chocolate-covered snacks
B. Makgeolli
C. Fruit
D. Books

A. Chocolate-covered snacks
💡 Pepero Day (November 11) is similar to Japan’s "Pocky Day".

 

300

In China, leaving some food on your plate at the end of a meal is:
A. A sign of wastefulness
B. A polite way to show you are full
C. Considered disrespectful to the chef
D. Encouraged only for special occasions

B. A polite way to show you are full
💡 In China, finishing all the food on your plate may suggest that you are still hungry.

400

In Middle Eastern countries, eating with your left hand is often considered:
A. A sign of wealth
B. Rude or unclean
C. A tradition for elders
D. More polite than using your right hand  

 B. Rude or unclean
💡 In many Middle Eastern cultures, the left hand is considered unclean, so people eat with their right hand. 

500

In Germany, what is often given as a gift on New Year's to bring good luck?
A. Pig-shaped sweets　※○○-shaped: ○○の形をした
B. A bamboo plant
C. A silver spoon
D. A zodiac ornament　※zodiac=干支

A. Pig-shaped sweets
💡 Pigs are considered symbols of good luck in Germany. 

Brain teaser(思考クイズ)

100

What is an example of renewable energy?
A) Coal
B) Oil
C) Solar power
D) Fossil fuel

C) Solar power

🌟Wind power and water power are examples of renewable energy.

200

What material is commonly used for packaging in Japan 

but is considered harmful to the environment?

「Plastic」

300

Ancient people lived in __________ conditions, using only simple tools.

 (Hint: opposite of modern)

Ancient people lived in primitive conditions, using only simple tools.

 古代の人々は原始的な環境で、簡単な道具だけを使って生活していた。

※primitive: 原始的な ⇔ modern: 現代的な

400

What is one way we can help reduce environmental disruption?

Example answers:

• "We can reduce environmental disruption by using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power."
• "Recycling and reducing plastic waste can help protect the environment."
• "Planting more trees helps absorb CO2 and prevents desertification."

500

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