True or false

Activity N2

Read the article about China and Japanese traditions.Then define whether these statements true or false

1. In Japan the New Year is celebrated on the 1^st of January.

2. Yukata is Chinese clothing.

3. Kimono is made of leather and very expensive.

4. The Japanese tea ceremony comes from China.

5. Japanese and Chinese religious beliefs are completely different.

6. New Year is unimportant holiday for the Japanese.

7. Sumo is Japan’s national sport.

8. Chinese people use tatami mats at their home.

9. Goza is another name for tatami or woven mats.

10. Japanese people usually wear Kimono rather than Yukata.

Follow up activity

Think of traditions in your country or culture. In what ways are they typically different from Japanese traditions? Think about the following:

1. Tea ceremony

2. The New Year

3. Traditional clothing

4. National sport

5. Religion