- There are many places in Japan that are great for walking, hiking or taking a stroll. Name one. Have you ever been there? If yes, how was it? If no, would you like to go there? Why?
- There are many places locally (near where you live) that are great places for walking, hiking or taking a stroll. Tell us about one of them. What can you see?
- When was the last time you went for a walk? Where did you go? How far did you walk? How was it? Why?
- How often do you go for a walk? Why?
- What is the tallest mountain (or hill!) you have ever climbed? Tell us about it. Did you enjoy it? Why?
- What is your favourite outdoor activity? Do you spend enough time outdoors? Why?
Question 1
I like walking. I like the idea of hiking but I think I'm too out of shape these days to walk up and down steep slopes. As such, I like walking the streets, particularly at night when there are fewer people around. I often take a walk after I get home from work in the evening. I like to listen to podcasts and explore the area around where I live.Question 2
I recently discovered a park near my house that would be great for doing exercise. It is a small walled-in area, with a short track circling a small grove of trees. It's nothing special but it is very green and provides a lot of shade. I'm planning to make use of it soon to try to drop a few kilos!Question 3
As I said above, I regularly go for walks by myself in the late evening or prior to midnight. Just me, a beer, and a podcast. I don't plan to be out for a set amount of time or walk a set distance. I just keep walking until either the podcast or the beer runs out.Question 4
All the time, I guess, at least during the work week. It's a nice way to unwind after a long day at the office. It would be great exercise too, if not for the beer...Question 5
The tallest mountain I have ever climbed was Mt. Fuji. I organised a trip with myself and five other friends (actually three couples) for my twenty-fifth birthday. I didn't actually make it to the summit; my wife (girlfriend at the time) couldn't climb any higher than the seventh station due to altitude sickness so that's where we stopped. I wouldn't recommend it. Mt. Fuji is beautiful to look at from a distance but not so much up close and personal. It's grey, dusty, and ugly. It's also covered in so much litter from past climbers. It's quite sad, really.Question 6
I'm more of an indoor person myself. I like reading ,watching movies, and playing video games. I'm sure I don't get enough sunshine and fresh air. About the only thing that I regularly do outdoors is walking!Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| out of shape | もはや健康で健康ではありません |
| drop a few kilos | 体重が減る |
| the work week | 月曜日から金曜日 |
| a nice way to unwind | リラックスするのに良い方法 |
| a long day at the office | 仕事で大変な一日 |
| altitude sickness | 高山病 |
| up close and personal | とても近い |
| litter | ごみ |