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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
mind-blowing
[ ˈmahynd-ˌbloh-ing ]
adjective
The fireworks show was mind-blowing.
patience
[ ˈpey-shuhns ]
noun
She showed patience while helping her little brother with his homework.
awesome
[ ˈaw-suhm ]
adjective
The movie we watched last night was awesome.
ceremony
[ ˈser-uh-ˌmoh-nee ]
adjective
We attended a beautiful wedding ceremony last weekend.
like watching paint dry
idiom
Waiting in the long line felt like watching paint dry.
LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]
What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.
1. Alex did not like the street food in Japan and thought it was not good.
2. Alex thought the food in Japan was very fresh and tasty, especially sushi and ramen.
3. Alex did not learn or use any Japanese words during the trip.
4. Alex joined in a traditional tea ceremony during the trip.
LET'S PRACTICE
Script Completion
Direction: Watch the short clip of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.
⏱ 00:12 - 02:36
Sarah
Alex
Oh hey, Sarah! Japan was absolutely (2) ! I mean, talk about a trip of a lifetime. The whole experience was a dream come true.
Sarah
No way! That sounds (3) What was the highlight for you?
Alex
Oh, where do I start? The food was (4) this world. I practically lived on sushi and ramen. I swear, I've never tasted anything so (5) and flavorful. It was like a party in my mouth.
Sarah
Wow, that's making me hungry just thinking about it. Any specific (6) that stood out?
Alex
Well, you know me and my love for sushi. I went all out on the o-ma-ka-se It was like a (7) explosion – every piece was a work of art. Let's not forget about the street food. Those ta-ko-ya-ki balls were the bomb!
Sarah
Sounds like a feast! And what about the (8) and traditions? Did you get a taste of the local culture?
Alex
Absolutely. I found myself in the middle of a (9) ceremony, and let me tell you... It was truly an experience. You can't rush those things – it's like watching paint dry, but in a good way. (10) is definitely a virtue in Japan.
Sarah
Haha, (11) . Did you manage to pick up any Japanese phrases while you were there?
Alex
Oh, you bet! I was throwing (12) "Arigato" and "Sumimasen" like a pro. The (13) appreciated my efforts, even though I probably sounded like a toddler with a dictionary. But hey, it's the (14) that counts, right?
Sarah
Absolutely!
LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP
Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.
1. What was Alex's trip to Japan like?
(A) Boring
(B) Mind-blowing
(C) Disappointing
2. What type of food did Alex eat a lot of in Japan?
(A) Pizza and burgers
(B) Takoyaki and Sashimi
(C) Sushi and Ramen
3. What was Alex's favorite street food in Japan?
(A) Yakitori
(B) Takoyaki balls
(C) Okonomiyaki
4. What cultural experience did Alex have in Japan?
(A) Attending a concert
(B) watching a movie
(C) Joining a tea ceremony
5. What Japanese phrase did Alex learn?
(A) "Arigato" and "Sumimasen"
(B) "Konnichiwa" and "Sayonara"
(C) "Onegaishimasu and Doitashimashite
Hey, Alex! Long time, no see! How was your trip to Japan? I've been (1) to hear all about it!