- Writer / 記事を書いた人
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- Nick
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United Kingdom（イギリス）
Article
記事
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
忘れるな、11月5日を
▼ 記事の音声を再生
＜Let's learn!＞
・lit (light) up with …
・along with …
・blow up
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In the United Kingdom, the beginning of November is a cold and noisy time. If you are there on November 5th, you will likely see the night sky lit up with bright colors and hear the sound of explosions. This is Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night. It is a very old tradition, as popular as Halloween in some parts of the UK. The celebrations have two main parts: huge bonfires and more fireworks than at any other time of year.
But why do people light fires and set off fireworks? The event remembers a failed plot from 1605. A man named Guy Fawkes, an English Catholic soldier, along with a group of other Catholics, tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. They wanted to kill King James I because he was treating Catholics unfairly. Guy Fawkes was discovered in the cellar under the building, guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder. It was a plot that almost changed British history, but because it was found just in time, the King’s life was saved.
To celebrate the King's survival, people lit bonfires across London that very night. This tradition continues today. People build giant bonfires and gather around them for warmth. Sometimes, an effigy of Guy Fawkes that people spend days making is placed on top of the fire to be burned, although in modern times this is not so common.
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Although the event remembers a dark and violent part of history, today it is a fun social event. Families and friends meet to watch amazing firework displays and eat special Bonfire Night food, such as jacket potatoes cooked in the fire, and a sticky ginger cake called parkin which is popular in the north of England. Although Guy Fawkes himself failed, his story is more famous today than ever, thanks to this unique celebration.
【出典】
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CC 表示-継承 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=404462
※桐原書店発行 Heartening English Communication I New Editionとのコラボレーション記事のため、日本語訳を掲載しません。
Key Points
キーポイント
Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.
先生の後に続いて、各フレーズ、単語、例文を言ってみましょう。自習の場合はスピーカーボタンを押して聞いてみましょう。
Key Phrases 重要表現
- lit (light) up with …
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…で照らされた（…で照らす）
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The stage suddenly lit up with colorful spotlights.
ステージは突然、カラフルなスポットライトで明るく照らされました。
- along with …
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…と一緒に、…とともに、…に加えて
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The famous singer, along with dancers, performed on the main stage.
その有名な歌手は、ダンサーたちと一緒にメインステージでパフォーマンスをしました。
- blow up
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爆発させる、吹き飛ばす、膨らませる
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The army decided to blow up the old building.
軍隊はその古い建物を爆破することに決めました。
Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語
- explosion
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ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən
爆発、破裂、激発
名詞
- the fact of something such as a bomb exploding
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The chemical plant accident caused a massive explosion in the city.
化学工場の事故が、市内に大規模な爆発を引き起こしました。
- bonfire
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ˈbɑːn.faɪr
大かがり火、たき火
名詞
- a large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure
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We sat around a warm bonfire at the campsite.
私たちはキャンプ場で暖かいたき火を囲んで座りました。
- plot
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plɑːt
陰謀、たくらみ、計画
名詞
- a secret plan made by several people to do something that is wrong, harmful, or not legal
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The police discovered a dangerous plot to steal the famous painting.
警察はその有名な絵画を盗み出すという危険な陰謀を発見しました。
- catholic
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ˈkæθ.əl.ɪk
カトリック教徒、カトリックの
名詞・形容詞
- a member of the Roman Catholic Church or another Catholic denomination
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In this town, many Catholics gather to celebrate the holy festival.
この町では、その聖なるお祭りを祝うために、多くのカトリック教徒が集まります。
- soldier
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ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ
兵士、軍人
名詞
- a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war
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The young soldier was discovered hiding in the forest.
その若い兵士は、森に隠れているところを発見されました。
- fail
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feɪl
失敗する、しくじる
動詞
- to not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do
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The team failed to win the championship.
そのチームは優勝を逃しました。
- gather
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ˈɡæð.ɚ
集まる、寄り集まる
動詞
- to come together in a group
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Families and friends gather in the park.
家族や友人が公園に集まります。
Others その他
- the Houses of Parliament
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ðə ˌhaʊ.zɪz əv ˈpɑːr.lə.mənt
英国の国会議事堂
名詞
- the building where the British parliament meets
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Tourists love taking pictures of the Houses of Parliament in London.
観光客はロンドンの国会議事堂の写真を撮るのが大好きです。
- cellar
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ˈsel.ɚ
地下室、地下貯蔵庫
名詞
- a room under the ground floor of a building, usually used for storing things
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He went down to the cellar to get a bottle of wine.
彼はワインのボトルを取るために地下室へ降りました。
- barrel
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ˈber.əl
樽
名詞
- a large, round container for liquids or solid things, shaped like a cylinder
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They carried barrels of fresh water to the village.
彼らは樽の新鮮な水を村へ運びました。
- gunpowder
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ˈɡʌnˌpaʊ.dɚ
火薬、黒色火薬
名詞
- an explosive mixture of substances in the form of a powder, used for making explosive devices and fireworks
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They used a large amount of gunpowder to blow up the bridge.
彼らは橋を爆破するために大量の火薬を使いました。
- effigy
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ˈef.ə.dʒi
肖像、人形
名詞
- a model or other object that represents someone, especially one of a hated person that is hanged or burned in a public place
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An effigy of a ghost is hung outside the window for Halloween.
ハロウィーンのために幽霊の人形が窓の外に吊るされます。
Practice
練習
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
空欄を埋めて文章を完成させましょう。
I saw the tall trees (___)(___)(___) thousands of lights.
わたしは背の高い木々が何千もの明かりで明るく照らされているのを見ました。
ヒント：lit (light) up with …
- 回答を見る
I saw the tall trees (lit) (up) (with) thousands of lights.
A famous chef, (___)(___) his three assistants, prepared a dinner for the party.
有名なシェフは、彼の3人の助手たちとともに、パーティーのために夕食を準備しました。
ヒント：along with …
- 回答を見る
A famous chef, (along) (with) his three assistants, prepared a dinner for the party.
During the show, the famous magician tried to (___)(___) a magic box.
ショーの間、その有名な手品師は魔法の箱を爆発させようとしました。
ヒント：blow up
- 回答を見る
During the show, the famous magician tried to (blow) (up) a magic box.
Article
記事（英文のみ）
Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.
記事を自分で読む、または先生に続いて段落毎に読んでみましょう。
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
＜Let's learn!＞
・lit (light) up with …
・along with …
・blow up
=====================================
In the United Kingdom, the beginning of November is a cold and noisy time. If you are there on November 5th, you will likely see the night sky lit up with bright colors and hear the sound of explosions. This is Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night. It is a very old tradition, as popular as Halloween in some parts of the UK. The celebrations have two main parts: huge bonfires and more fireworks than at any other time of year.
But why do people light fires and set off fireworks? The event remembers a failed plot from 1605. A man named Guy Fawkes, an English Catholic soldier, along with a group of other Catholics, tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. They wanted to kill King James I because he was treating Catholics unfairly. Guy Fawkes was discovered in the cellar under the building, guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder. It was a plot that almost changed British history, but because it was found just in time, the King’s life was saved.
To celebrate the King's survival, people lit bonfires across London that very night. This tradition continues today. People build giant bonfires and gather around them for warmth. Sometimes, an effigy of Guy Fawkes that people spend days making is placed on top of the fire to be burned, although in modern times this is not so common.
※Image1
Although the event remembers a dark and violent part of history, today it is a fun social event. Families and friends meet to watch amazing firework displays and eat special Bonfire Night food, such as jacket potatoes cooked in the fire, and a sticky ginger cake called parkin which is popular in the north of England. Although Guy Fawkes himself failed, his story is more famous today than ever, thanks to this unique celebration.
【出典】
※Image1
CC 表示-継承 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=404462
※桐原書店発行 Heartening English Communication I New Editionとのコラボレーション記事のため、日本語訳を掲載しません。
Questions
質問
Answer the questions based on the article.
記事の内容から質問に回答しましょう。
What are the two main parts of the celebrations?
そのお祝いの、2つの主な要素は何ですか？
ヒント：The celebrations have two main parts: ～
- 回答を見る
Huge bonfires and more fireworks (than at any other time of year).
Why did Guy Fawkes and his group want to kill King James I?
なぜガイ・フォークスと彼のグループは、ジェームズ1世を殺そうとしたのですか？
ヒント：They wanted to kill King James ～
- 回答を見る
Because he was treating Catholics unfairly.
Is it still very common today to burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes on the bonfire?
今日でも、たき火の上でガイ・フォークスの人形を燃やすのはとても一般的ですか？
ヒント：Sometimes, an effigy of Guy Fawkes ～
- 回答を見る
No, it isn't.
Discussion
ディスカッション
Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.
先生やクラスメートとテーマについて話し合いましょう。
With your teacher/tutor 先生とのディスカッション
Why do you think British people still remember this failed plot after 400 years?
イギリスの人々が400年経った今でもこの失敗した陰謀を覚えているのはなぜだと思いますか？
I think it is because ～.
In your opinion, is it important to keep "old traditions" even if they are based on a dark history? Why or why not?
あなたの意見では、暗い歴史に基づいていたとしても「古い伝統」を守り続けることは重要だと思いますか？それはなぜですか？
Yes, I do./ No, I don't. Because ～.
If you could create a new festival in Japan based on a historical event, what would you choose?
もし日本の歴史的な出来事に基づいて新しいお祭りを作るとしたら、何を選びますか？
I would choose ～. Because ～.
With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション
Which would you like to experience more in the UK, Halloween or Guy Fawkes Night?
あなたはイギリスでハロウィーンとガイ・フォークス・ナイト、どちらをより体験してみたいですか？
I would like to experience ～. Because ～.
Does this festival, Guy Fawkes Night, sound scary or exciting to you, and why?
このガイ・フォークス・ナイトというお祭りは、怖そうですか、それともエキサイティングですか？また、それはなぜですか？
It sounds ～ because ～.
Which do you want to try, 'jacket potatoes' or 'parkin' (ginger cake), and why?
ジャケットポテトとパーキン（ジンジャーケーキ）、どちらを食べてみたいですか？また、それはなぜですか？
I want to try ～. Because ～.
