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。
Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
Apple Corps Ltd, a company started by the Beatles, announced plans to open a new seven-floor fan experience in 2027 at the company's early headquarters. The building is the place where the band's "Let It Be" album was recorded, and its rooftop was the site of the Beatles' last public performance on Jan. 30, 1969. Fans can visit the rooftop, see the studios, and look at Beatles history.
Paul McCartney said, "It was such a trip to get back to 3 Savile Row recently and have a look around. There are so many special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop. The team have put together some really impressive plans and I'm excited for people to see it when it's ready."
People still love the Beatles today. Four movies about the band are being made. In 2023, a new Beatles song called "Now and Then" was released. Artificial intelligence helped create the song using old recordings from the original band members.
(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。
headquarters
本社
the main office or center of control of a company or organization
The company's headquarters is in Sydney.
会社の本社はシドニーにあります。
site
場所
a place where a building, town, etc. was, is or will be located
The site of the old castle is now a park.
かつての城があった場所は、今は公園になっています。
not to mention
〜は言うまでもなく
used when you want to emphasize something that you are adding to a list
She is kind and funny, not to mention very smart.
彼女は優しくておもしろいし、とても頭が良いのは言うまでもありません。
impressive
感動的な、素晴らしい
(of things or people) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skillful, etc.
The student gave an impressive speech in front of the whole school.
その生徒は全校生徒の前で感動的なスピーチをしました。
artificial intelligence
人工知能 (AI)
the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour
Artificial intelligence can help doctors find some diseases earlier.
人工知能は、医師がいくつかの病気をより早く見つけるのに役立つことがあります。
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。
What can fans do at the new attraction?
How was the song "Now and Then" made?
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 have a favorite band or singer? Why do you like them?
Do you prefer listening to old music or new music? Why?
How do you usually find new music, for example on the internet, from friends, or from movies?
Would you like to visit the new Beatles attraction in London? Why or why not?
If you could visit any music landmark in the world, where would you go?