'30 years after death, the 'King' still rocks ' (２００７年８月１８日版 P20)

Teacher's review

 

It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since Elvis died. I still remember the day it happened. I was playing basketball on my neighbor's driveway. My friend's sister came out of the house and told us. Everyone talked about it for days. I was only 13 years old and didn't understand why everyone made such a big deal of it. Now I know. Without Elvis, we might not have rock 'n' roll. He brought rock 'n' roll to the masses. Many say he represents 'the American dream'. Starting with almost nothing, he came to be one of the most successful performers in the world. Although he had his share of problems later in life, he obviously inspired a lot of people to follow their dreams. Long live the king.

Marcel Morin

 

 

記事に登場する単語解説　

 

to grace 　〜を称える　（例） He graced us with his presents.
bust 　胸像　(例）　My grandmother had a bust of Beethoven on her piano.
impersonators 他人に扮する人　（例） Impersonators are sometimes better than the original act.
trek 旅行　（例） The famous TV show "Star Trek" is about a journey through space.
gyration 回転　(例） Hip gyrations are Elvis's trademark.
benign 親切な
kitsch 低俗芸術（ただし、人々には好まれる場合が多い）　（例） A lava lamp is as kitsch as it gets.
rhinestone-studded 偽のダイヤに飾りたてられた　（例） Rhinestone-studded jean jackets are quite popular these days.
mesmerize 魅了する　（例） Watching the ocean can be mesmerizing.
mayhem 混乱　（例） Shouting "FIRE" is a crowded theater will　likely cause mayhem.