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Historic Places
UNIT 16
READING
HISTORICAL PLACES
Fabulous (adj.)
Establish (v)
-> Establishment (n)
Enthronement (n)
Maintenance (n)
Property (n)
Flourish (v)
Vocabulary
Grow well
=
1. extremely good ( like in fairy tales )
2. founding (n)
3. A ceremony to show that a king or queen starts his/her rule
4. The act of keeping something in good condition
5. Things that are owned by somebody or by a nation
6. Develop highly
Find the words in the text with the following meaning
C. Fabulous
F. Establishment
D. Enthronement
E. Maintenance
B. Property
A. Flourish
1. C
2. F
3. D
4. E
5. B
6. A
1. Why is Tokyo considered an important culture center of Japan?
2. How are Japanese ancient rituals and traditions kept alive in modern Kyoto?
3. Has the Japanese government given proper preservation of Kyoto’s historical sites? Why or why not?
4. How long did Nara function as Japan’s imperial capital?
5. What makes Nara a famous tourist attraction nowadays?
QUESTIONS
1. Why is Tokyo considered an important culture center of Japan?
2. How are Japanese ancient rituals and traditions kept alive in modern Kyoto?
- Because it was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years.
- Besides its colorful festivals, many ceremonies related to important state events in the past are regularly held in Kyoto.
3. Has the Japanese government given proper preservation of Kyoto’s historical sites? Why or why not?
- Yes, it has. The historical sites in Kyoto have been properly protected and preserved because the Japanese government recognizes the need to protect its invaluable properties.
5. What makes Nara a famous tourist attraction nowadays?
4. How long did Nara function as Japan’s imperial capital?
- 84 years
- Nara’s rich history and the atmosphere of an ancient Japan.
Choose the best title for the text.
Kyoto, Ancient Capital of Japan
Ancient Capitals of Japan
Nara, First Capital of Japan
Capitals of Japan
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ONE PILLAR PAGODA
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Homework
- Learn by heart new words and phrases
- Prepare the next part