Discussion<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>Vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Announcement<\/strong><\/span>– : A public statement or news given to people
The company made an announcement about a new product.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConfused<\/strong><\/span><\/span>– Unable to understand something clearly
Many people were confused by the strange dumpling idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFictional<\/strong><\/span>-Not real; made for fun or imagination
Some companies create fictional products on April 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmphasized<\/strong><\/span>-Gave special importance to something
The company emphasized that the product is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIdentical<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u2013 Exactly the same
The new dumplings look identical to the original ones.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nArticle<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Dumpling That Isn\u2019t What It Seems!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn Yokohama, a food company called Kiyoken made an unusual announcement<\/strong> on April 1. The company said it would sell a new product that looks like its famous shiumai dumplings, but inside, it is actually filled with gyoza.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany people online were confused<\/strong>. Some asked, \u201cIs this real?\u201d Others thought it was fictional<\/strong> and just an April Fools\u2019 joke. This is because many Japanese companies share fake products on April 1 for fun. However, Kiyoken emphasized<\/strong> that this product is real and will be sold starting April 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new product is called \u201cGiyouza.\u201d It comes in a pack of six small pieces and costs 350 yen. Although the filling includes Chinese chives and garlic, the outside looks identical<\/strong> to the company\u2019s traditional shiumai. Customers can eat it cold or grill it for a stronger flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cGiyouza\u201d will be available in about 160 stores, mainly in Kanagawa and Tokyo. Kiyoken also apologized for any confusion and said they hope customers will enjoy this unique food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: The Mainichi Shimbun (English)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\nComprehension Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Answer the questions following the article in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- What is unusual about the new dumpling product?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Why did people think the announcement was not real?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How much does the product cost?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Where can people buy this product?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In your own words, attempt to summarise the article in 4 sentences or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Discuss these topics with your tutor, and support your answers with examples or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Do you think mixing two types of food like this is a good idea? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have you ever tried a \u201cfusion\u201d food (mix of two foods)? What was it like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do you think April Fools\u2019 promotions are good for business? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What kind of creative food would you invent?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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