Largest Ski Resort in North America

2024.12.13
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David
Canada(カナダ)

I am David from Vancouver, Canada. My hobbies include swimming, soccer, skiing, and hiking. I love going outside and enjoying nature.

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Largest Ski Resort in North America

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When you think of “Winter in Canada”, what do you think of? If your answer is “snow”, you are correct! Canada has a lot of snow in the winter. Many people enjoy going to ski resorts for relaxing, enjoying nature, skiing, and snowboarding. There are more than 250 snow mountains for skiing in Canada, so your choices are endless. On the snow mountains, you can see the beautiful sunset and views. Occasionally, you can even see Aurora, many beautiful colors light up the night sky.
I recommend going to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain in Vancouver, it is the largest ski resort in North America! I have been skiing for 12 years now. It is where many Olympic sports were held in the 2010 Winter Olympics. In Whistler Blackcomb, there is a small village where visitors can stay and go shopping or eating. In the village, there is a famous ice cream shop. At the shop, my favorite ice cream is Maple Walnut. Additionally, there are many illuminations during the Christmas season, so please take many photos while you enjoy your ice cream!

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Key Points

Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.

Key Phrases 重要表現

A have/has been …ing

Aはずっと…している

I have been studying for 10 hours already.

It is where …

そこは…の場所です

It is where we first met each other.

A be held in/at B

BでAが開催される

The Christmas party was held at my house last week.

Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語

endless

ˈend·ləs

無限の、無限大、終わりのない

形容詞

seeming to have no end

The possibilities for innovation in technology are endless.

occasionally

əˈkeɪʒənli

時には、時折

副詞

not frequently, but sometimes

I occasionally go to the hot springs to relax.

additionally

əˈdɪʃ·ə·nəl

さらに、加えて

副詞

more than what already exists

Additionally, I would like a cola with my burger.

Others その他

resort

rɪˈzɔrt

リゾート、行楽地

名詞

a place where many people go for a holiday

My family likes to stay at a mountain resort in winter.

more than

より多くの、それ以上の

a greater number or amount of people or things

The company has more than 500 employees.

choices

tʃɔɪsɪz

選択肢

名詞

the things or people you can choose from

Canada has many choices for outdoor fun, like skiing and hiking.

aurora

ɔːˈrɔːr.ə

オーロラ

名詞

A natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic

The aurora's colors are stunning.

recommend

ˌrek·əˈmend

…することを勧める

動詞

to suggest something because you think it is good or appropriate

I recommend visiting Niagara Falls.

walnut

ˈwɔl·nət

くるみ

名詞

a brown nut with deep wrinkles

I like to eat walnut cookies.

illumination

ɪˌlu·məˈneɪ·ʃən

イルミネーション、照明

名詞

light, especially the light that is used in a room or outside a building

We saw the city’s illumination from the hill.

Practice

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

I love soccer. I have () () soccer for 8 years.

ヒント:A have/has been …ing

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I love soccer. I have been playing soccer for 8 years.

The festival was () in the town square last year.

ヒント:A be held in/at B

回答を見る

The festival was held in the town square last year.

The CN Tower is iconic.()()() you can get the best view of Toronto.

ヒント:It is where…

回答を見る

The CN Tower is iconic. It is where you can get the best view of Toronto.

Article

Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.

Largest Ski Resort in North America

<Let's learn!>
・A have/has been …ing
・A be held in/at B
・It is where …
=====================================

When you think of “Winter in Canada”, what do you think of? If your answer is “snow”, you are correct! Canada has a lot of snow in the winter. Many people enjoy going to ski resorts for relaxing, enjoying nature, skiing, and snowboarding. There are more than 250 snow mountains for skiing in Canada, so your choices are endless. On the snow mountains, you can see the beautiful sunset and views. Occasionally, you can even see Aurora, many beautiful colors light up the night sky.
I recommend going to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain in Vancouver, it is the largest ski resort in North America! I have been skiing for 12 years now. It is where many Olympic sports were held in the 2010 Winter Olympics. In Whistler Blackcomb, there is a small village where visitors can stay and go shopping or eating. In the village, there is a famous ice cream shop. At the shop, my favorite ice cream is Maple Walnut. Additionally, there are many illuminations during the Christmas season, so please take many photos while you enjoy your ice cream!

Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.

How many snow mountains are there in Canada for skiing?

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There are more than 250 mountains.

How long has David been skiing?

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He has been skiing for 12 years.

What is the name of the largest ski resort in North America?

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Whistler Blackcomb Mountain

Discussion

Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.

With your teacher/tutor 先生とのディスカッション

Do you want to visit Canada after reading the article?

Yes, I do./No, I don't.

Which do you want to experience the most in Canada, ski resorts, Aurora, or Whistler Blackcomb Mountain, and why?

I want to experience ~. Because ~

What place in Japan do you recommend foreigners to visit in the winter?

I recommend foreigners to visit ~

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

What do you like to do in winter in Japan?

I like to ~ in winter.

Where do you want to visit during next winter break?

I want to visit ~.

What sports do you enjoy playing or watching in the winter?

I enjoy ~ in the winter.