Welcome to Otsu School’s Weekly Newsletter Challenge.

Please read the blogs and other page links in the newsletter and do your best to answer the following questions.

Sometimes you will find all the answers in one link. Other times you may have to search all of the links!

We look forward to checking your answers and discussing in class with you next lesson.

Good luck!
スミス英会話大津校
Edward & Chiharu
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April 12th Newsletter Fun
Please read Martin’s page about the hospital in Nishiynomiya.
Q1 What is the “remarkable thing” happening near Martin’s school? Why does he think it is remarkable?
Q2 Please describe this new hospital, including the building and services.
Q3 Martin says that Japan takes good care of the “long-term well-being of its people.” Can you think of some other examples of how Japan does this?

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April 5th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 Where did Sven host his school’s cherry blossom party?
Q2 Where did Tom go with his family? What did they do there?
Q3 Please tell us about your past spring adventures or this year’s plans.

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March 29th Newsletter Fun
Please read Derek’s blog 「ゆっくり過ごすゴールデンウィーク」.
Q1 Why couldn’t Derek and his wife travel abroad?
Q2 Where did they go during Golden Week?
Q3 What did they do at Tsukashin? What is this? Have you ever had this?

Bonus Question: Do you know what a “portmanteau” is?

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March 22nd Newsletter Fun
Please read Edward’s blog about Tenson Shrine.
Q1 How do you say お宮参り in English?
Q2 What monthly event happens at Tenson Shrine? What annual event happens there?
Q3 What kinds of people visit Tenson Shrine? What do they do there?

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March 15th Newsletter Fun
Just for fun… 2 Options this week! Your choice…

Option 1 (Easy) Read Jim’s Blog
Q1 Where is Jim’s band rehearsal?
Q2 What does he enjoy in summer?
Q3 What sound does he enjoy hearing in August?

Option 2 (Hard) Read Adrian’s Blog
Q1 Why did the 2nd student struggle to recap the story?
Q2 What does Adrian say about himself and perfection?
Q3 What is Adrian’s message to students? Do you agree?
Bonus Question: Can you find my mistake in last week’s Newsletter Fun questions? (below)


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March 8th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 What is Edward’s blog about?
Q2 What is Martin’s blog about?
Q3 There is a lot of positive volcabulary in this week’s blogs. Please write a short story using as many of these words as possible: refresh, peaceful, relax, rewarding, bonus, fantastic, stay-cation.

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March 1st Newsletter Fun
Please choose one of the 2 blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 Which blog did you choose? What is it about?
Q2 What did you like about this blog?
Q3 If you could meet the writer of this blog, what questions would you like to ask him?

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February 22nd Newsletter Fun
Please read Edward’s blog 「外に出て体を動かそう」.
Q1 Which 2 parks does Edward mention? Have you been to either one?
Q2 What is this blog about?
Q3 Please tell us about how you stay active, and how you enjoy the outdoors.

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February 15th Newsletter Fun
Please read both pages in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 What did Katsura students do in Taipei?
Q2 Which of the shrines and temples in Otsu have you visited? Can you guess which is Chiharu’s favorite?
Q3 Please choose one:
Talk about your favorite shrine or temple.
or
Write a similar story about a trip you have taken.

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February 8th Newsletter Fun
Please read Les’s page 「メガネ本舗生駒」.
Q1 How do you say 「度入りの眼鏡」in English?
Q2 After the eye test, what kind of glasses did the staff recommend Les to get?
Q3 Do you wear glasses? If yes, please tell us about them. If no, please tell us about your eyesight.

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February 1st Newsletter Fun
Please read Edward’s blog 「初対面の 同窓会」.
Q1 What is the event Edward attended? Where is it? Who attended?
Q2 What does “a shared childhood culture” mean?
Q3 Please choose one:
Talk about your childhood memories, such as songs, shows or games.
or
Talk about reunion events you have attended.

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January 25th Newsletter Fun
Please read Les’s page 「生駒ケーブルカー」.
Q1 Why does Les say the cable car is a “century-old hidden gem”?
Q2 What tips does Les offer for first time riders?
Q3 What hidden gems are there in our town? Please tell us about them in class.
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