| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Use what you learned from Anna’s visit to Japan.
- Read each question carefully and write complete answers.
- Think about how Japanese history, culture, science, and creativity connect.
- Check your work before finishing.
Example: Anna changed 10 Australian dollars into yen at a rate of 1 AUD = 100 yen. How many yen did she receive?
Answer: 1,000 yen
Part 1: Japan Journey Words
Complete each sentence with the correct word.
1. Kyoto is famous for its beautiful __________ forest.
2. Anna visited a museum in Kobe that taught visitors about __________.
3. A Japanese train system is made of connected routes called a train __________.
4. Anna learned to make ramen and other Japanese __________.
5. TeamLab uses digital technology to create interactive __________.
Part 2: Culture and History
Choose the best answer for each question.
6. Which city did Anna visit to learn about the earthquake disaster?
| ○ A. Kobe | ○ B. Mishima |
| ○ C. Tokyo | ○ D. Kyoto |
7. What kind of place is the bamboo forest?
| ○ A. A natural and cultural landmark | ○ B. A train station |
| ○ C. A cooking school | ○ D. A sports stadium |
8. What did the Nintendo Museum help Anna explore?
| ○ A. The history of a well-known entertainment company | ○ B. How to build a suspension bridge |
| ○ C. How to predict typhoons | ○ D. How to teach mathematics |
9. What does the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Crossing represent?
| ○ A. A famous loyal dog | ○ B. A Japanese train |
| ○ C. A mountain path | ○ D. A type of ramen |
Part 3: Places and Learning
Match each place or activity with what Anna learned there.
| 10. | Osaka Museum | __________ | A. Deaf education and communication |
| 11. | Kobe disaster centre | __________ | B. Earthquakes and disaster safety |
| 12. | TeamLab in Kyoto | __________ | C. Interactive digital art |
| 13. | Deaf school | __________ | D. Japanese history |
| 14. | Ramen workshop | __________ | E. How a Japanese dish is prepared |
| 15. | Sonic Live in Tokyo | __________ | F. Live music and performance |
Part 4: Science and Places
Write True or False for each statement.
16. Mount Fuji is a famous natural feature of Japan. True / False
17. Typhoons are a type of Japanese train. True / False
18. A suspension bridge is an example of engineering. True / False
19. Weather can change depending on the place and season. True / False
20. Train networks help people travel between different places. True / False
Part 5: Think Like a Traveller
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
21. Why might a country such as Japan need to teach people about earthquake safety? |
22. How did the Deaf school visit show that people can communicate in different ways? |
23. How were TeamLab and Sonic Live different ways of sharing creative ideas? |
24. What could Anna learn about Japanese lifestyle by making food and chopsticks? |
Part 6: Travel Maths (optional challenge)
Solve each problem and include the correct unit in your answer.
25. The exchange rate is 1 Australian dollar = 100 Japanese yen. How many yen would Anna receive for 25 Australian dollars? Answer: __________ yen |
26. Anna has 5,000 yen. She spends 1,800 yen on lunch. How many yen does she have left? Answer: __________ yen |
27. A family buys 4 bowls of ramen for 900 yen each. What is the total cost? Answer: __________ yen |
28. A train journey has 3 sections. Each section takes 20 minutes. How long is the whole journey? Answer: __________ minutes |
29. Anna visits 3 cities. The tallest building in each city is 300 metres, 250 metres, and 350 metres high. What is the difference between the tallest and shortest building? Answer: __________ metres |
Answer Key
| 1. | bamboo |
| 2. | earthquakes |
| 3. | network |
| 4. | food |
| 5. | art |
| 6. | A (Kobe) |
| 7. | A (A natural and cultural landmark) |
| 8. | A (The history of a well-known entertainment company) |
| 9. | A (A famous loyal dog) |
| 10. | D (Japanese history) |
| 11. | B (Earthquakes and disaster safety) |
| 12. | C (Interactive digital art) |
| 13. | A (Deaf education and communication) |
| 14. | E (How a Japanese dish is prepared) |
| 15. | F (Live music and performance) |
| 16. | True |
| 17. | False |
| 18. | True |
| 19. | True |
| 20. | True |
| 21. | Japan experiences earthquakes, so people need to know how to stay safe before, during, and after one. |
| 22. | It showed that Deaf people may use sign language, writing, facial expressions, and other visual forms of communication. |
| 23. | TeamLab shared interactive digital visual art, while Sonic Live shared music and performance in front of an audience. |
| 24. | She could learn about Japanese ingredients, cooking traditions, eating customs, and the tools used at mealtimes. |
| 25. | 2,500 yen |
| 26. | 3,200 yen |
| 27. | 3,600 yen |
| 28. | 60 minutes |
| 29. | 100 metres |