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並外れた、驚くほどの
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~と言われている
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portrait |
肖像画
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~歳の時に
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come to do ~ |
~するようになる
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While working on Hokusai Manga, he heard some people saying he could draw nothing more than small pictures. He then decided to create a large portrait of Daruma in front of many people. It was so big that they could not figure out what he had painted until it was hung from scaffolding the next day.
Hokusai wrote at the end of One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji: “Around the age of six, I enjoyed drawing things. From fifty on, I drew some pictures that people liked.” He also added that he understood the structure of animals and the life of plants at the age of seventy or so
and would understand them better at ninety. “If I have another ten years or just five more years, then I will become a real painter,” he said before passing. The great artist who changed world art was never happy with himself as a painter.
1. | According to the passage, how many times did Hokusai move? |
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2. | What did Hokusai decide to do in front of many people? |
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3. | At what age did Hokusai enjoy drawing? |
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4. | When did he understand the structure of animals and the life of plants? |
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it is said that ~ | |
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with this? |
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I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success. |
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Art can be learned easily. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | Artists should show their works more in public places. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
1. | People who are great at something are never satisfied with themselves and always look for ways to make it better. What do you think about it? |
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2. | Is there anything that is made in Japan that you want to share with the world? Why or why not? |
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