- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what is your drink of choice? Where and when do you like to drink? If not, why don’t you drink alcohol?
- There are many types of alcoholic beverages that people enjoy. Name one. Is this something that is commonly drunk in Japan? Have you ever tried it? If so, how was it? If not, would you like to try it?
- There are many occasions and situations where it is customary for people to have a drink. Name one. Have you ever taken part in such a celebration? Did you have a drink?
- Tell us about a time when you or someone you know drank too much alcohol. What happened?
- Convenience stores and vending machines that sell beer, sake and other drinks are everywhere in this country. Is alcohol too accessible in Japan? Why?
- What is the legal age for buying alcohol in your country? Do you think it is too high or too low? Would you change the age limit if you could? Should alcohol be banned altogether?
Question 1
Yes, I drink alcohol. I like to drink beer and whiskey with a mixer like ginger ale. I used to like bourbon but I have gone of it recently.Question 2
I think beer is the most common alcoholic drink in Japan, although I think sake is the most famous Japanese alcoholic drink.Question 3
I think it is customary for people to have a drink over the New Years break. I have over indulged over this period a few times in my life.Question 4
I had a friend who drank too much and fell asleep on the roof of my house and no one knew he was up there until the next morning. He was lucky that he didn't roll off.Question 5
I think that it is easily accessible because underage drinking is not as big of a problem as it is in some other countries.Question 6
The legal age is 18 in New Zealand. I think it is about right. Should it be banned? I think if I were to look at the deaths and injuries attributed to alochol consumption I should probably say "yes", but I like drinking so I will say "no, it should not be banned".Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| gone of it recently | 最近はなくなってしまいましたが |
| over indulged | 過剰摂取 |
| underage drinking | 未成年の飲酒 |
| attributed to | に起因する |