in spite of ~ |
~にもかかわらず
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wear out ~ |
~を使い古す
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cruel |
残酷な
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flood into ~ |
殺到する
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encourage |
勇気づける、励ます
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Yanase continued to draw Anpanman in spite of the criticisms. He noticed some changes over time. One father said that his son loved Anpanman. A kindergarten teacher also shared that the students bought several copies of Anpanman because the books would wear out quickly. “They are innocent and always give straight answers. They are honest critics who toss the books they don’t like, ” Yanase said about children. He wanted to communicate the message to them honestly, which is “What is justice? We can’t do justice without being hurt.”
After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, Anpanman’s March requests flooded into radio stations. People wanted the children who experienced the earthquake to listen to the song. Adults were also encouraged by the song and repeated their requests. The song gave courage not only to the people in Tohoku but all over Japan.
1. | When was the first Anpanman book published? |
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2. | Why did kindergarten teachers not want children to read the book? |
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3. | What did Yanase say about children? |
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4. | What song request flooded into radio stations after the Great East Japan Earthquake? |
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in spite of ~ | |
wear out ~ | |
encourage |
Sample Question:
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with that? |
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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. | People should keep following their dreams in spite of bad criticisms. Do you agree with that? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | Because of their simple and straightforward messages, children’s books and songs should be accepted by adults. Do you agree with that? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
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1. | What are the benefits of children reading books? |
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2. | Why do you think e-books are getting popular? |
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