Lesson 20: The Mystery of Okinawa
This is Takanashi.
Imagine.
How old is he?
Where is he from?
Read the introduction
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Look at the
frequency".
words in the introduction. They are "adverbs of
Choose the best alternative:
100% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
90% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
70% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
50% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
5% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
0% (menu: always, sometimes, often, usually, never, hardly ever)
What about you?
Rewrite the sentences using always, never. sometimes, etc. in the correct place.
1. I walk to work.
For example, I sometimes walk to work.
2. I do martial arts.
3. I am stressed.
4. I use public transport.
5. I am late.
6. I ride a motorbike.
Read the second part of the article about Takanashi.
What is unusual about Okinawan people?
What do you think their secret is?
A HEALTHY DIET
EXERCISE
LOW STRESS
ALWAYS ACTIVE
Answer the questions about the text
1. What do Okinawans eat?
2. Do they do exercise?
3. What do they do to relax?
4. When do they retire?
5. What is their secret?
Read the questionnaire
Answer the questions. Give more information.
For example, I exercise quite often. I go to the gym three times a week.
Calculate your total points and read the results.
Do you live the Okinawa way?
PRACTICE
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