31/3/2019 Japanese Public Bath: Bathtubs and Accessories

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traditional public baths in Japan, but these places have changed
considerably over the years depending on location.

00:00 01:39

1. What is the first thing you do when visiting a Japanese public

bath?
A. pay the entrance fee
B. take off your shoes
C. put your clothes in a locker

2. What surprised Phil when he went to the bath?

A. The entrance fee was expensive.
B. People sit down when they bathe.
C. The attendant could see him undressing.

3. What do you wear when bathing?

A. a swimming suit
B. shorts
C. nothing

4. Traditionally, the bath was a place where people could:

A. socialize with their neighbors.
B. make informal business deals.
C. find marriage partners for their children.

5. What do people sometimes do after their bath?

A. watch videos
B. drink something, like tea
C. play Japanese chess with friends

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Correct answers:
1. take off your shoes
2. The attendant could see him undressing.
3. nothing
4. socialize with their neighbors.
5. drink something, like tea

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