A2 Reading Comprehension

In Japan, tea ceremonies are an important cultural tradition. Last week, I attended one in Kyoto. The ceremony took place in a small room with tatami mats. The host, Mrs. Suzuki, wore a kimono and prepared green matcha tea. She moved slowly and carefully, which made the atmosphere calm. We sat on the floor and drank the tea from special bowls. The tea was a bit bitter, but I liked it. Mrs. Suzuki explained that the ceremony is about respect and peace. After the tea, we ate small sweets shaped like flowers. The experience was unique, and I want to learn more about this tradition.

Question 1: Where did the tea ceremony take place?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Kyoto

解説: 文章に「I attended one in Kyoto」とあり、茶道が京都で行われたことがわかります。

Question 2: What did Mrs. Suzuki wear?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A kimono

解説: 文章に「Mrs. Suzuki wore a kimono」とあり、鈴木さんが着物を着ていたことがわかります。

Question 3: What was the tea ceremony about?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Respect and peace

解説: 文章に「the ceremony is about respect and peace」とあり、茶道が敬意と平和に関するものだと説明されています。

Question 4: What did the participants eat after the tea?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Small sweets

解説: 文章に「we ate small sweets shaped like flowers」とあり、茶の後に花の形をした小さな菓子を食べたと書かれています。