英検対策準2級 (Eiken PRE-2）
スピーキング レッスン14
It has been a tradition in Japanese families to make Osechi-Ryori every New Year. Osechi dishes are stacked in special boxes called jubako . The dishes that comprise osechi have special meanings. Some examples are daidai or Japanese bitter orange, which symbolizes a wish for a child; and kazunoko or herring roe, which symbolizes a wish to be blessed with many children. The dishes in osechi are enough to sustain them in a few days.
Questions
No. 1
According to the passage, where are osechi dishes stacked?
No. 2
Now, please look at the woman in Picture A. Tell me as much as you can about what the woman is doing.
No. 3
Now, look at the old woman and man in Picture B. Please describe the situation.
Now, Mr. / Ms. ___________, please turn over the card and put it down.
No. 4
Do you think preparing osechi every year is a tradition worth saving?
Yes. Why?
No. Why not?
No. 5
Today, people just buy osechi instead of preparing them. Do you think it's better to buy osechi than to take a lot of time preparing it?
Yes. Why?
No. Why not?