Universal Studios Japan(2:14)

Warm Up

  1. Have you ever been to Osaka? Do you think people in Osaka are more friendly than in Tokyo? What are the differences between Tokyo and Osaka?
  2. Which do you prefer, Disney or Universal, and why?
  3. What is your favorite thing to do at theme or amusement parks?

Listening

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  1. Is Universal Studios Japan the same as the one in America?
  2. What is the most loved creature in Japan according to this video?
  3. What did the hosts eat?
Key Words & Phrases
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  1. 00:07 Osaka is home to one of the greatest theme parks in the world, Universal Studios Japan.
  2. While it has a lot in common with its cousins in the U.S, there are some distinct attractions you can only find here in Japan.
  3. If you stroll down to New York, you’re gonna find the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
  4. 00:36 like, It’s So Fluffy, where you can get one of the most loved creatures in Japan, the unicorn.
  5. One of the most distinct aspects of Universal Japan is Minion Park.
  6. 01:14 That was out of control, I loved it.
  7. 01:20 It’s time for a bite to eat. I’ve worked up a bit of an appetite on all these rides.
  1. What is the best attraction in theme parks like Disney and Universal, and why do you like it? 
  2. Can you recommend the best souvenirs for your teachers to buy their friends from these theme parks?
  3. If you could go to any theme park in the world, where would you want to go? If you do not have a specific theme park in mind, describe what kind of place you would like to go to.

Pronunciation

Speaking Practice

Talk about an interesting movie or TV show you have watched in one minute! Explain why you thought it was interesting. 

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Script

00:07 – Osaka is home to one of the greatest
00:09 theme parks in the world,
00:10 Universal Studios Japan.
00:13 While it has a lot in common with its cousins in the U.S,
00:16 there are some distinct attractions
00:18 you can only find here in Japan.
00:23 If you stroll down to New York, you’re gonna find
00:26 the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
00:32 There are a number of shops throughout the park
00:34 where you can pick up a souvenir to take home with you,
00:36 like, It’s So Fluffy, where you can get one of the most
00:40 loved creatures in Japan,
00:42 the unicorn.
00:46 One of the most distinct aspects of Universal Japan
00:49 is Minion Park.
00:50 It’s the largest Minion Park in the world.
00:53 So, if you love Despicable Me and the Minions,
00:56 you gotta come and check it out.
01:00 I wanna go on that.
01:02 So, I am so excited to be exploring the Jurassic Park area.
01:07 If you’re a dinosaur lover like me,
01:09 this is gonna be your favorite spot.
01:14 That was out of control, I loved it.
01:20 It’s time for a bite to eat.
01:21 I’ve worked up a bit of an appetite on all these rides.
01:24 We’re gonna go for the Minion curry here at Happiness Cafe.
01:28 Itadakimas.
01:32 The school of every young wizard’s dreams.
01:36 It’s Hogwarts.
01:37 Incendio.
01:40 Wow, fire comes right out of the chimney.
01:45 There are two main rides in this area;
01:47 Flight of the Hippogriff
01:48 and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
01:53 This has been such an extraordinary day.
01:57 Whether you’re here for the rides,
01:59 or to experience your favorite films and characters,
02:01 Universal Studios Japan has a little something for everyone.
Listening answers:
1 no
2 The unicorn