Notes
prejudice 偏見;
conflicts 争い、論争;
tackle 〈仕事・問題などと〉取り組む；
deservedly　当然、正当に；
plot (小説・脚本などの)筋、構想;

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Ask anyone involved with English literature: “Who is the greatest writer?” and you will undoubtedly hear one name mentioned — William Shakespeare. Although Shakespeare died over 406 years ago, his thirty-seven plays are still valued and loved today. Why? Part of the answer lies in the fact that Shakespeare dealt with timeless problems that continue to concern us, such as prejudice and parent-child conflicts. Two of Shakespeare’s best-known plays tackle the ugly and still unsolved problem of prejudice.

Shakespeare’s plays are deservedly popular. They contain many colorful characters, beautiful poetry, and action-filled plots. Shakespeare’s uncanny ability to focus on problems that are still current today also adds to the continuing success of his plays. (from “Classic English Essays “ )
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jubilee (25 年・50 年・60 年・75 年などの)記念祭;
Paddington Bear くまのパディントン（Paddington Bear）は、イギリスの作家マイケル・ボンドの児童文学作品に登場する架空のクマのキャラクター;

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There were celebrations all over Britain this weekend. Queen Elizabeth II has been Queen of Great Britain for 70 years, and people crowded in front of Buckingham Palace to see her and her family. This anniversary is called the Platinum Jubilee. It is her fourth jubilee. The first one was the Silver Jubilee that celebrated her first 25 years. Then came the Golden Jubilee at the 50-year-mark and the Diamond Jubilee at the 60-year-mark. This year, the Queen surprised and delighted everyone by appearing in a short video with Paddington Bear. Paddington makes many funny mistakes, but Queen Elizabeth gets the last laugh. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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