Lesson 23 Traditional Sports
Topic Question: “Besides Sumo, are there other traditional Japanese sports?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about other sports or martial arts that originated in Japan and have a long history. These might include activities that are not only competitive but also hold cultural significance.
▮ Sample Answer
“Besides Sumo, Kendo and Kyudo are traditional Japanese sports. Kendo involves swordsmanship with bamboo swords, while Kyudo is the art of archery. Both emphasize discipline, respect, and mental focus.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
－Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Kendo (剣道): A traditional Japanese sport of swordsmanship.
- Kyudo (弓道): The traditional Japanese martial art of archery.
- Swordsmanship (剣術): The skills of fighting with a sword.
- Archery (弓術): The sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.
- Discipline (規律): The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, showing the controlled behavior resulting from such training.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What is Kendo, and what does it involve?
- How is Kyudo different from Kendo?
- What do both Kendo and Kyudo emphasize?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
is being done / has been done (passive 2)
A: Is/ are being…(present continuous passive)
● My car is at the garage. It is being repaired. (= somebody is repairing it)
● Some new houses are being built across from the park. (= somebody is building them)
Compare the present continuous passive and simple present passive:
● The office is being cleaned r ight now. (present continuous passive)
The office is cleaned every day. (simple present passive)
B: Has/have been… (present perfect passive)
● My key has been stolen. (= somebody has stolen it)
● My keys have been stolen. (= somebody has stolen them)
Compare the present perfect and simple past:
● The room isn’t dirty any more. It has been cleaned. (present perfect passive)
The room was cleaned yesterday. (simple past passive)
Example Sentences:
- Kendo is being practiced by many enthusiasts around the world.
- The rules of Kyudo have been passed down through generations.
- Traditional sports like Kendo and Kyudo are being preserved in Japan.
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
