Lesson 28 　 Golden Week

Lesson 28 　 Golden Week

Topic Question: “What is Golden Week, and how do people in Japan spend it?”

▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Consider the significance of Golden Week in Japan, including when it occurs, why it’s important, and common activities or traditions associated with this holiday period.

▮ Sample Answer

“Golden Week is a series of holidays in late April and early May in Japan. People often travel, visit family, or enjoy outdoor activities. It’s a busy travel time nationwide.”

▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
　－Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly

1. Series (一連): A number of events, objects, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another.
2. Holidays (休日): Days of festivity or recreation when no work is done.
3. Travel (旅行): To make a journey, typically of some length.
4. Family (家族): A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.
5. Outdoor activities (アウトドア活動): Recreational activities engaged in outside, often in natural settings.

▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer

1. What is Golden Week in Japan?
2. How do people typically spend Golden Week?
3. Why is it a busy travel time?

▮　Mastering Middle School English Grammar

will 1

A:

will + base form (will be / will win / will come, etc.):

’11 = will: I’ll (I will) / you’ll / she’ll, etc.
won’t = will not: I won’t (= I will not) / you won’t / she won’t, etc.

B: 　We use will for the future (tomorrow / next week, etc.):

●　Sue travels a lot. Today she is in Los Angeles.T omorrow she’ll be in Mexico City.
　　Next week she’ll be in New York.

●　I won’t be here tomorrow. (= I will not be here)
●　Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed.You won’t sleep.

We often say I think … will… :
●　I think Kelly will pass her driver’s t est.
●　I don’t think it will rain this afternoon.

C:　We do not use will for things we have already arranged or decided to do

●　We’re going to the movies on Saturday. Do you want to come with us?
(not We will go)

Example Sentences:

1. Many people will travel during Golden Week.
2. I think the parks will be very crowded.
3. We won’t stay home; we’ll visit our relatives in the countryside.
4. Traffic will likely be heavy during Golden Week.

Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself: