【明報專訊】The Smarties are heading for Japan for vacation. They bump into someone in the airport they don't really want to meet.

" Eason: Hey! Heading for Japan too? What a coincidence! "

" Bill: I hope Eason won't ruin our holiday... "

" MoMo: Don't bother about that. Let's enjoy ourselves in the museum. "

" Eason: Got you! You have not bought any tickets! I'm reporting this to the staff! "

" Dr Panda: Free entry is available on Culture Day. Didn't you read the sign there? "

■Culture tips

Culture Day

Culture Day is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on November 3. It was once a holiday to celebrate the Meiji Emperor's birthday. It has evolved into an activity-filled day of art and culture, from music to craftsmanship, traditional costumes and dances. People join various activities and parades that celebrate Japanese traditional values and history. Many museums are opened for free, with special exhibits that follow a certain historical period or genre of art. (See photo C)

■English highway﹕

What a coincidence

You can use this phrase when two things happen at the same time by chance or in a surprising way.

e.g. You bought exactly the same dress as me - what a coincidence!

■Glossary

ruin (v) 破壞

evolve (v) 逐步發展

craftsmanship (n) 技藝

genre (n) 體裁

[Smarties' Power English 第196期]