19.03.2021, the last 120-minute-lesson and the day prior to IELTS.
On the move
some kind of rural idyll
>a perfect place, doesn't exist
to go on an expedition to Mount Everest
It's such a trek to work.
>long, difficult journey
to go on a road trip
>over several days
to become ubiquitous
There are only a handful people who...
>a small number of, not that many
It's likely to have a prominent place in history.
>standout, noticeable
getaway, get away
have a stopover
voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
to go on a long voyage
・What type of trip would you like to take next?
I'd like to go on a camping which would be unique opportunity for my daughter.
・Have you had any particularly exciting trips?
Yes, I have. One of them was a road trip in Tasmania.
We drove form the southernmost point to the northernmost point.
from the far south to the far north
from the extreme south to the extreme north
・What kinds of journeys do you find stressful?
I don't like trips where I have to drive.
I'm not confident about my driving.
I'm not confident when driving.
I'm not a confident driver.
・Which form of transport do you prefer using in your daily life?
Given the choice, I usually take the train.
Japanese trains almost always run to time.
They hardly ever run late.
When I worked, I used the train. / took the train.
I came by train today.
Photograph
When I visit tourist attractions, I mostly take photos.
Recently I hardly ever have printed photos as they take up a lot of spaces.
You can easily find any photos at the touch of a button./ˈbʌt.ən/
I like to have my photo taken.
It's OK for me to be photographed.
Weather
In the local festival, it's an opportunity to meet friends.
You can check what's happening right now.
You can get information in real-time.
What is unique in Japan is it's four distinct seasons.
Due to global warming, Japan's been suffering from sudden downpours.
Games
Children tend to play games by telling each other the rules.
I'm in two minds about it.
Shopping at markets
monthly open-air markets
It's common to see...
⤴○ ○⤵
Actually, it's not that common for Japanese people.
it's not particularly common
it's not really rare
get pleasure from finding bargains
the casual atmosphere
interaction with shop keepers
a traditional style which they're more used to
The goods in shops are more standardised and they had to meet certain regulations in order to be sold.
passed on regulations
be exposed to a lot of advertisement
without realising it
put the idea in your mind
Fresh foods are cheaper at markets.
