ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 24/9/30(月)内容把握10-米エミー賞に「SHOGUN 将軍」

’Shogun’ wins record 18 Emmys, including best drama It was a record showing for the TV series “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards in the U.S. The samurai drama set in Japan collected 18 Emmys, including the prize for best drama. Shogun’s tally at the ceremony on Sunday was the most ever for a TV series in a single season. Its 10 episodes depict a power struggle in feudal Japan, and the majority of the dialogue is in Japanese. Sanada Hiroyuki won the award for his lead role. He was also a producer of the series. He thanked all those who’ve passed down the tradition of the samurai drama. The other major awards for Shogun included directing and lead actress for a drama series.

1. What is the main achievement of the TV series “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards?
a). Best international drama
b). Best comedy series
c). Record 18 Emmys, including best drama
d). Best reality show

2. Where is the TV series “Shogun” set?
a). China
b). Korea
c). Japan
d). Thailand

3). What does “tally” refer to in “Shogun’s tally at the ceremony”?
a). Audience size
b). Number of episodes
c). Number of awards won
d). Number of actors in the show

4). What is the primary language of the dialogue in “Shogun”?
a). English
b). French
c). Japanese
d). Chinese

5). What historical period does “Shogun” depict?
a). Modern Japan
b). Feudal Japan
c). Post-War Japan
d). Edo Period Japan

6). Who won the award for the lead role in “Shogun”?
a). Ken Watanabe
b). Hiroyuki Sanada
c). Toshiro Mifune
d). Ryo Kase

7). What other major awards did “Shogun” win besides best drama?
a). Best screenplay and editing
b). Directing and lead actress
c). Best supporting actor and actress
d). Best soundtrack and costume design

8). What tradition did Hiroyuki Sanada thank in his speech?
a). Martial arts tradition
b). Tradition of historical dramas
c). Tradition of samurai drama
d). Tradition of kabuki theater

9). How many episodes does the TV series “Shogun” have?
a). 12 episodes
b). 10 episodes
c). 15 episodes
d). 8 episodes

10).What is the main theme depicted in “Shogun”?
a). A love story in modern Japan
b). A power struggle in feudal Japan
c). A mystery in ancient Japan
d). A journey across Japan

答え
1). c. Record 18 Emmys, including best drama
2). c. Japan
3). c. Number of awards won
4). c. Japanese
5). b. Feudal Japan
6). b. Hiroyuki Sanada
7). b. Directing and lead actress
8). c. Tradition of samurai drama
9). b. 10 episodes
10). b). A power struggle in feudal Japan