Hello there, I hope you are doing well.
It’s alarming that the number of confirmed cases have now gone up to at least 500.
Please be careful!
This week’s article is a bit of a controversial one. It’s been talked about a lot in the past few days because Nike, a sports company, has tackled a timely issue that not only Japan, but the world is facing. It’s about racism and how people affected by it, should not wait for things to get better, but instead do something to better their lives. I think it sends a positive image, but as you may see in the Youtube video, it has garnered a lot of dislikes. This is the video, in case you’re wondering:
ー初めにー
Today’s Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz:
Here’s last week’s song:
(Fast forward to 0:47)
Do you got plans tonight ?
I’m a thousand hundred miles from Japan and I
And I was thinking if I could fly to your hotel tonight
Cause I can’t get you off my mind
Here’s this week’s song:
(Fast forward to 0:19)
Oh tell me, tell me, tell me how to ____ your love on
You can get _________ that you want
Baby, just _____ it out, _____ it out
Baby, just _____ it out
ー続いてー
Today’s Idiom:
“worth the wait”
This phrase is used when you have something that’s really good, but it took a long time for you to have it. Think of waiting in line for a good restaurant, or waiting for your favorite game/movie/album to be released.
Here’s a sample dialogue:
A: I’ve been waiting in line for 2 hours! I can’t wait to try the new ramen restaurant!
B: Wow, I’m sorry for having to make you wait! Here, have some kairo!
A: It’s alright, I just know that it will be worth the wait once we sit and eat this restaurant’s ramen!
This phrase can be used in both formal and casual situations and for additional help, here’s a video of the same idiom explained in a simpler way:
I hope this helps!
ー最後にー
Today’s Column:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55155217
This is a bit of a new piece of information for me. I didn’t know that South Korea’s placement tests, or CSAT are being prepared for by students for a long time. Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, everyone is worried about adding more pressure to getting good scores. Let me know what you think of it. The article itself doesn’t have a lot of difficult words, so let it be a challenge and read it!
Remember to take care of yourself and stay safe.
Ryo