The Johnsons Visit Japan

Lesson 10: The family's last day in Japan

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Practice your English with the Johnson family as they explore Japan. This is lesson 10 of a 10 lesson course.

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Warm-up

  1. The Johnsons are going to see a fireworks exhibition. Do you know any famous ones?
  2. What do you think the family will eat for their final meal in Japan? (They'll probably eat…)
  3. What do you think Sarah and Sam's favorite parts of the trip were? (I think Sarah liked…)

Vocabulary Match

vibrant ● ● magnificence
illuminated ● ● lit up
awestruck ● ● amazed
grandeur ● ● colorful

Vocabulary Match 2

reflecting ● ● chance
opportunity ● ● amazing
incredible ● ● journey
adventure ● ● thinking back

Story

On their last day in Japan, the Johnson family attended the Sumidagawa fireworks festival in Tokyo. The vibrant explosions illuminated the sky, leaving the family awestruck by their beauty and grandeur. It was a completely new experience for them, unlike anything they had ever seen before.

After the show, they celebrated their final night at a ramen restaurant, reflecting on their trip and all the amazing experiences they had had. They were grateful for the opportunity to visit Japan and knew they would never forget this incredible adventure.

Quiz

  1. What left the Johnsons awestruck?
  2. What did the family do at the ramen restaurant?

Conversation

Sarah:Can you believe our trip to Japan is almost over? It feels like we just got here.
Sam:Yeah, I know. I'm sad it's ending.
Sarah:What was your favorite part of the trip? Mine was tonight's fireworks.
Sam:I loved the shinkansen! And the Osaka castle! And the earthquake!
Sarah:Haha, yeah, we've seen so much. I can't wait to come back again.
Sam:I want to eat more of that yakitori we tried. That was so yum!
Sarah:Don't forget the takoyaki, and the okonomiyaki. And this ramen's amazing, too!
Sam:Mom! Do we have to go home tomorrow? Can't we stay just a little longer?

Discussion

  1. The Johnsons did so much in Japan, but can you think of anything they missed out on?
  2. Plan a trip across the U.S. Where would you start? What would you do in each city?
Answers (Click to reveal)
Vocabulary 1 Answers
  • vibrant → colorful
  • illuminated → lit up
  • awestruck → amazed
  • grandeur → magnificence
Vocabulary 2 Answers
  • reflecting → thinking back
  • opportunity → chance
  • incredible → amazing
  • adventure → journey
Quiz Answers (Examples)
  1. The vibrant explosions. / The Sumidagawa fireworks.
  2. They reflected on their trip and all the amazing experiences they had had.

Lesson List

  1. The family arrives in Japan
  2. First day in Tokyo
  3. The Johnsons head to Kyoto
  4. A day of exploration in Kyoto
  5. A day trip to Hiroshima
  6. Enjoying the sights in Kobe
  7. Osaka Castle and street food
  8. A relaxing day at the onsen
  9. Two exciting days in Tokyo
  10. The family's last day in Japan

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