Let’s read aloud first. 最初に声を出して読んでみましょう。
On 2 and 3 June 1946, referendum was held in Italy to decide which form of dictatorship or democracy was better for the Italian people. The referendum was announced at the end of World War 2. Eventually, Italian people chose the democracy state. On June 2nd, the people of Italy celebrate their Republic Day. Republic Day was founded after the abolishment of the dictatorial government in Italy in 1946. Italy’s President places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There is a military parade that is held every year on this day. The planes fly over Rome. The planes leave a trail of the Italian flag colors. There is excitement and joy on this day.
referendum (国民投票), eventually (結果的に), wreath (花輪), trail (航跡)
Questions:
- When was the Italian republic founded?
- What kind of form was the government till the end of World War 2?
- How did the Italian people decide the form of government?
- When do they celebrate their Republic Day?
- What does the president do on this day?
- Are the people happy on this day?
- Do you have a Republic Day? When is it celebrated?
- Have you been to Italy?
- What is your opinion?