Listening - Day Trip Exploring Kanazawa

Watch the video and complete the activities.

VOCABULARY

• prosperous (0:07): successful and wealthy
• Kanazawa has a prosperous present with many tourists.

• plethora (0:23): a large amount of something
• The city offers a plethora of modern museums.

• co-exist (0:36): exist together peacefully
• Old traditions and modern life co-exist in Kanazawa.

• bustling (0:31): full of activity and energy
• Omicho Market is a bustling place with many vendors.

• lavish (1:02): very rich and impressive
• Kenrokuen is a lavish garden with beautiful landscapes.

• steep (4:08): rising or falling sharply
• Be careful with the steep staircases in the castle.

• scenic (4:43): having beautiful natural views
• The garden looks scenic in every season.

• installations (5:44): art pieces or exhibits
• The museum has interesting art installations outside.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose the correct answer:

2 - True or False?

3 - Choose the correct word:

4 - Match the word to its meaning:

5 - Imagine you spent a day in Kanazawa. Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) in the comments describing what you did, using at least 3 vocabulary words from the list (e.g., bustling, scenic, co-exist).