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。
Blue plaque honors British actor Laurence Olivier in London
On June 10, 2026, a blue plaque was placed at 22 Lupus Street in Pimlico, a neighborhood in central London, to honor Laurence Olivier, one of Britain's greatest actors. Actor Ian McKellen unveiled the plaque at the house where Olivier lived from age 6 to 11. As a child, Olivier built a small stage at home using a wooden box and blue curtains, where he sang, danced, and acted for hours.
Olivier became famous for playing Shakespeare's characters in London, including Hamlet and Macbeth. In 1949, he won an Academy Award for best actor for his role in the film "Hamlet." He also campaigned for the creation of the National Theatre, a large performing arts venue in London, and its biggest hall is named after him.
"Actors go out of fashion very quickly," McKellen told the Associated Press, "but I've a feeling that this man's name will never be forgotten."
(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。
honor
たたえる
to show great respect or admiration for someone, especially in a public way
The city honored the doctor with a special ceremony.
市はその医師を特別なセレモニーでたたえた。
unveil
公開する
to show or introduce something new to the public for the first time
The company unveiled its new product at a big event last month.
その会社は先月、大きなイベントで新製品を公開した。
campaign
運動する
to work actively to achieve a goal or make a change
Local people campaigned to save the old park in their neighborhood.
地元の人々は近所の古い公園を守るために運動した。
venue
会場
a place where a public event or meeting happens
The wedding venue was a beautiful garden near the beach.
結婚式の会場はビーチ近くの美しい庭園だった。
out of fashion
流行遅れで
no longer popular or commonly used
Those wide pants went out of fashion a long time ago.
あのワイドパンツはずっと前に流行遅れになった。
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。
Where was the blue plaque placed?
Why is the National Theatre's biggest hall named after Laurence Olivier?
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。
Do you know any famous actors or performers from your country?
Do you have any hobbies or activities that you practice a lot? Why do you enjoy them?
Are there any monuments in your country that remember famous people?
What do you think is the best way to honor a famous person? Why?
Is there any fashion, music, or hobby that you think is out of fashion today? Why do you think so?