EY Y04 L02 Africa

  1. Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, behind Asia. As such, it features many interesting and famous places. Name one. Tell us a little about that country, city, landmark or place.
  2. Have you ever been to Africa? If yes, which country did you visit? When did you go there? Was it a good experience? Why? If no, where in Africa would you like to go and what would you like to do there?
  3. Do you think Africa is a popular destination for Japanese tourists? If yes, which country or countries do you think are the most popular? Why do you think people want to visit this place or these places? If no, why do you think Africa isn’t a popular tourist destination with Japanese people?
  4. Lifestyles in African countries can be different to lifestyles in Japan. Tell us one aspect of African life that you envy.
  5. Lifestyles in African countries can be different to lifestyles in Japan. Tell us one aspect of African life you are glad is common over there and not so common over here.
  6. If you were given the opportunity to live in, study in or retire to somewhere in Africa, would you go? Why?

Question 1

I think Giza in Egypt is world renowned for the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx. These ancient structures are very old and attract many tourists every year.

Question 2

No, I have not. I would like to visit The Great Pyramids in Egypt and go to South Africa to see a rugby game at one of their huge stadiums and go on a safari. I do not want to go hunting as I do not like it.

Question 3

I do not think it is very popular as it is very far away and therefore expensive. Africa also has a reputation for being dangerous for tourists, but I think this depends on where you go.

Question 4

I envy the slower pace of everyday life. Japan is so busy all the time and I feel that I am too busy all the time.

Question 5

Conflict and wars between tribes and countries is much more common in Africa that it is in Japan. Actually, there are no conflicts and wars that have been in or involved Japan, that I am aware of. since the 1940s.

Question 6

I would consider living in Africa for a short time if I was single. Now that I have a young family, I would be very reluctant to move to Africa. I would need a massive salary.

Tough Vocabulary

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world renowned 世界的名声
ancient structures こせいぶつ
and therefore expensive というわけで、高い
a reputation for being dangerous 危険視されている
that I am aware of おぼえているかぎり
very reluctant to move への移籍に消極的