Penguins
Shinkansen
Vocabulary
Translation
Bonus
100

What type of penguin is Kopen-chan?

He is an Emperor Penguin.

He is a supportive, baby penguin.

100

What is the name of the Shinkansen cleaning staff at Tokyo Station?

They are called the Tessei.

100

Definition:

to become smaller, fewer, or less.

Decline

Decrease

100

" 分かんない。 "

I don't know/understand. 

100

What is Amanda's full name?

Amand Burris

200

In emperor penguin society, 

who keeps the eggs warm?

The males do.

200

Tell me two things the Tessei do during their cleaning.

Textbook Page 43 #1-9

Ex. They collect garbage. They wipe the tables. 

200

"The Tessei _____ the tables and _____ the floors." 

Fill in the blanks and say the full sentence. 

Wipe 

Sweep

200

" もう一度言ってください。"

"Can you say that again?"

200

What is the second largest country in the world by size?

Canada

300

Where do male penguins get "penguin milk"?

They squeeze it out of their bodies.

300

Why do Japanese railways have a good reputation?

They have a good reputation 

for being punctual.

300
Definition:

To cause someone or something to be at risk or in danger.

Threaten

300

" 数学より英語が好きです。"

I like English more than Math.

300

What is one holiday in June?

Pride Month

Father's Day

Juneteenth

Summer Solstice

Indigenous People's Day

400

What happens to penguin chicks if they get wet?

Why does this happen?

They freeze to death 

because their plumage is not yet waterproof. 

400

In what situations can you observe the Japanese people's habit of cleaning? Give one example from the textbook. 

-People clean the public roads.

-People take their garbage back home.

-Students clean the classrooms.

-Passengers keep their seats clean.

400

What is the opposite of INCLUDING?

Excluding
400

" 教科書をロッカーに忘れました。

行ってもいいですか? "

I forgot my textbook in my locker. 

Can I go get it?

400

What is your favourite part of English Communications Class? Why?

Make a full sentence. Amanda will judge if your sentence is correct enough.

My favourite part is ________ 

because _________.

500

Tell me 2 things that will happen if global warming continues at its current rate.

Make a full sentence based on the textbook. Amanda will judge if your sentence is correct enough.

The population of emperor penguins could fall.

The sea ice will gradually disappear.

There will be a decrease in penguins' food.

Rain will fall in Antarctica. 

500

Tell me the 2 factors that contribute to the Tessei's success.

Make a full sentence based on the textbook. Amanda will judge if your sentence is correct enough.

One factor is Japan's unique cleaning culture

Another factor is the staff's pride in their career. 

500

One person from your group, 

tell me about your reputation.

Make a full sentence. Amanda will judge if your sentence is correct enough.

I am known for _______.

I have good/bad reputation for ________.

500

" 試験に合格するために一生懸命勉強しました。"

"I studied hard in order to pass the exam."

500

Give an introduction about Amanda B. 

Say 3 things about her in full sentences. 

Her name is Amanda Burris.

She is 24 years old.

She is from Canada.

Her favourite ____ is ____.