- We are often inspired by teams or individuals in sport or other endeavors. We especially like it when we see underdogs win against all odds. Tell us about an individual or team in Japan which has inspired you.
- What is the most inspiring book you have read or movie you have seen?
- Tell us about someone you know personally who has overcome a terrible financial setback, ailment, disease or unfortunate event.
- Tell us about someone who inspired you as a child or as a young adult.
- Sometimes places we go and things we see - natural or man-made - can inspire us. What is the most inspiring or impressive place you have ever been?
- Tell us about a time when you have had to overcome adversity to get something you want.
Question 1
I think Japan winning many gold medals at the olympics in 2016 was inspiring. Some of the wins were against the odds.Question 2
I read a book from All Black captain, Richie McCaw. The book detailed his life from his rural upbringing to his modern day exploits.Question 3
I have a friend who is a cancer survivor. He got cancer while at high school and he has not had a re-occurence for 20 years.Question 4
I was always inspired by rugby players and I had many heroes. A modern day hero is Jonah Lomu who died in 2015 at the age of 40. He was inspirational as it has been revealed that he played with a severe kidney condition.Question 5
I was inspired by Teotihuacan in Mexico. There are two massive pyramids that were man made and it is amazing how they were built without modern technology.Question 6
When I was a kid I only got a small amount of pocket money every week. So, if I wanted to go to the movies I had to save up six weeks worth of pocket money. Saving up money to do something made me feel a sense of achievement when I achieved it.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| against the odds | 負けず劣らず |
| rural upbringing | 田舎育ち |
| modern day exploits | 現代の悪事 |
| severe | 苛烈 |
| kidney condition | 腎臓病 |
| pocket money | 小遣い |