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Word Power

incredibly: hard to believe unique: special; one of its kind
innovative: introducing new and creative ideas excursions: school picnics or trips
traditions: customs or practices passed from generation to generation
customs: practices or habits culture: ideas, customs and social behaviour
miniature: smaller than normal; a small replica or model sewing (pronounced sowing): stitching
numeracy: the ability to understand and work with numbers
literacy: the ability to read, write and speak and make sense of the world
economics: system of trade or a saving of money
coordination: organize an activity to enable people to work together
janitors: caretakers who take care of cleaning, repairs etc. chores: routine household work
commitment: quality of being dedicated to a task
dedication: willingness to give time and energy to some activity
emphasis: special importance given to something envy: jealousy

Comprehension Skills

A. Choose the correct answer.
1. The third largest economy in the world is _____________.

a. China b. Japan c. India

2. The national dress of Japan is _____________.

a. kimono b. sherwani c. sari

3. When people meet each other in Japan they _____________.

a. say namaste b. shake hands c. bow to each other

4. In Japanese, ‘i-ta-da-ki-mas’ means _____________.

a. thank you b. I humbly receive c. sorry

5. The national sport of Japan is _____________.
a. sumo b. volleyball c. football

B. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.

1. In public places, people in Japan talk loudly on cell phones. ( )

2. The Japanese eat very healthy food. ( )

3. In Japan, there are school buses. ( )

4. Children bring lunch boxes to school in Japan. ( )

5. The Japanese are very hardworking. ( )

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