レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Children vote for favorite characters in Portugal
Children who went with their parents to vote for Portugal’s president on February 8. They could also join a special vote for children and choose their favorite characters.
At one place to vote in Lisbon, the children chose their favorite characters, such as Super Mario and Roblox, by writing the name on a piece of paper. Parents said this activity helped children learn how to vote and why voting is important.
The people in charge of the election said it was the first time Portugal had another vote like this for children, and they said it is not usual in other countries. Catarina Barbosa brought her 8-year-old son to the place to vote because she hopes he will vote in the future and be part of his community when he becomes 18. João Dias, who came with his two children, agreed and said children should start learning early about responsibility.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
vote
投票する
to choose somebody/something in an election
Many people vote in national elections.
多くの人が国の選挙で投票します。
president
大統領
the leader of a republic
The president gave a speech on TV.
大統領はテレビで演説をしました。
character
登場人物
a person in a story, film, or play
My favorite character in the movie is very brave.
その映画で私のいちばん好きな登場人物はとても勇敢です。
community
地域社会
the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality
She wants to help her community in the future.
彼女は将来、自分の地域社会を助けたいと思っています。
agree
賛成する
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new rule.
私はその新しいルールについてあなたに賛成です。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
Who did the children vote for?
Why did Portugal organize a special vote for children?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever gone to a community event with your parents? What was it like?
Do you think it is a good idea for children to learn how to vote? Why or why not?
If you could vote for a cartoon or game character, who would you choose? Why?
How can children learn about responsibility in their daily life?
Do you think learning about voting at a young age will change how people act as adults? Why or why not?