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Cat Island

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Activity

Watch the video and answer the questions

What does Tashirojima currently have (besides cats)?

a) A lot of younger people

b) A cat shrine

c) A cat food factory

d) A lot of mice

What is prohibited on Tashirojima?

a) Mice

b) Children

c) Dogs

d) Tourists

Why were cats first brought to the island?

a) Because of problems with mice

b) As pets of the residents

c) They swam there

d) None of the above

What do all of the 11 cat islands in Japan have in common (besides the cats)?

a) A lot of older people

b) A lot of tourists

c) They don't have a lot to do except look at cats

d) All of the above

Why did the cat islands become so popular?

a) Because some tourists brought home cats as souvenirs

b) Because cats are good luck

c) Someone posted pictures on Twitter

d) Word of mouth

What does the presenter think will eventually happen to the islands?

a) Residents will have children and there will be a population boost

b) Residents will grow older and there will be a decrease in population

c) The cats will begin to attack the older residents

d) The tourists will eventually become the new residents of the islands

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Would you visit Cat Island? Why or why not?

What is your opinion of the islands? Should something be done to control the cat population? If so, what?

What place in the world would you like to visit? Why?

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Vocabulary

apology Trans. IMG
- excuse, regret
besides Trans. IMG
- in addition to; other than
forbidden Trans. IMG
- not allowed; prohibited
hit the wall Trans. IMG
- to reach a limit
in charge Trans. IMG
- have the responsibility; in control
overwhelmed Trans. IMG
- strongly affected; devastated
predator Trans. IMG
- hunter, killer
symbiotic Trans. IMG
- living in cooperation; harmonious

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