Dialog:
A:
Finally, spring is here in Hokkaido
B:
We say “April Showers bring May Flowers”
A:
We also have many flowers blossoming in May.
B:
In Canada, my father was busy putting in his garden in April.
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Discussion
Questions: 1.
Name 5
types of flowers commonly found in Hokkaido in spring (and their English
names). _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 2.
Pick on
famous Hokkaido flower event (i.e. Hana Festa, Furano Lavender, etc.) and
describe 3 aspects about it _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 3.
Do you feel
flowers or plants are important to decorate your room? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ |
Canadian
Comparison Capsule:
春が来た
カナダでは前庭に花を（例えば、チューリップ、ペチュニア、マリーゴールド、パンジー、野バラなど）、裏庭に野菜を（例えば、さやえんどう、ほうれん草、にんじん、ささげ、とうもろこし、ズキニなど）植えて楽しんでいる家庭が多く見られます。庭の広さは、前庭が40坪程度、裏庭が60坪程度あるのが平均的です。