EY Y03 L14 Walking and Hiking


  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. When was the last time you went for a walk? Where did you go? How far did you walk? How was it? Why?
  4. How often do you go for a walk? Why?
  5. What is the tallest mountain (or hill!) you have ever climbed? Tell us about it. Did you enjoy it? Why?
  6. What is your favourite outdoor activity? Do you spend enough time outdoors? Why?

Question 1

I have heard that Hokkaido has many gorgeous hiking tracks. I have never been to Hokkaido but I would like to go there one day.

Question 2

There is a walking track near my home. It is in a park and it is a little difficult to hike as there are many steep points.

Question 3

I go for a walk with my dog everyday. We haven't been hiking for over a year.

Question 4

We go for a walk everyday.

Question 5

In Japan, I climbed Mt. Fuji about 18 years ago. It was difficult as we climbed it before dawn so it was dark. I enjoyed it, but it was tough.

Question 6

I used to enjoy playing rugby but nowadays I enjoy taking my children on picnics.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
gorgeous ゴージャス
steep