EY Y02 L06 Day Trip!

  1. Tell us a place in your prefecture that is a popular place for day trips. Why is it popular do you think?
  2. Have you been there? If yes, how many times? When was the last time? Was it good? Why? If no, why not!?
  3. Tell us about the last time you did a day excursion either by car, by bus or by train. When was this? Where did you go? Who did you go with? What time did you set off? What time did you get home? Was it expensive? Why?
  4. Was it good (would you recommend it)? Why?
  5. Tell us about a memorable time when you were a child when your parents, your school, a family member or guardian took you on a day trip. Where did you go and what did you do? Was it good? Why?
  6. Schools in Japan often have to decide whether to visit destinations like Universal Studios and Disneyland which are popular with students or destinations like Hiroshima which are educational.  Which would you prefer - educational or fun - if it were your child? Why?

Question 1

In my home town in New Zealand a popular place for day trips is a small town called Riverton. It right next to the ocean and it has a nice beach where you can find lots of small crabs and other marine life. It also has one or two popular cafes and a good fish and chip shop.

Question 2

I have been there ten times or so. It was always good but I always got wet shoes! So, I think summer is the best season to go.

Question 3

My family and I went to a park in Nara. It is not famous but it has a lot of slides and equipment for children to play on. My son cried when he went on the slide - I laughed a little.

Question 4

It was fun, and I am sure we will go there many more times as he gets older.

Question 5

I remember for my birthday, when I was about 9 years old, my parents took me to Curio Bay which is famous for seeing and swimming with dolphines. It was a lot of fun and a great memory.

Question 6

I think both have their merits but personally I would prefer to go to a fun place with my friends. If my classmates are my friends then a fun day trip is fine. But if I do not have any close friends in that class then educational would be better.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
merits 優劣
marine life 海上生活