Traditional houses are very different all around the world.

• True

• False

Choose two features of Japanese houses.

• It is made of wood.

• It has a lot of iron pillars and beams.

• it has resistance to earthquakes.

• It is easily broken by earthquakes.

Fill in the blank.

Wood is suitable for Japan's humid climate because wood _____ a lot of______ inside house.

木で作られている

日本の湿度の高い気候に適している

Wooden pillars and beams relieve the shock of tremors.

• True

• False

Choose two features of Mediterranean countries' living.

• The houses have walls which reflect strong sunlight.

• The houses are fragile and hard to live in.

• The houses can be moved easily.

• The residents use water that falls on the roofs.

Where does the material of white-walled houses come from?

• animal skins

• wood

• limestone / lime plaster

• wool

豊富な

地域