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次の文章を読んで,下の設問に答えなさい。
Gwen Stefani, lead singer of the pop group No Doubt, released her first solo album, Love,
The album introduced to the world the Harajuku
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Love, Angel, Music, Baby
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Angel, Music, Baby, in November 2002.
Girls, who represented trendy Japanese culture.
In a magazine interview, Stefani said the idea of using Japanese girls as dancers came to
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her in a dream.(She first sang about this idea in the song “Rich Girl.") Stefani gave each
Love, Angel, Music and Baby
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of the dancers a name from the title of her album
called them the Harajuku Girls in reference to the exciting Tokyo shopping area popular
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The Harajuku Girls were instantly interesting and mysterious to young adults in the West.
particularly the Gothic Lolita style. They
with young people.
The Harajuku Girl Mystique*
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Their clothes symbolized Tokyo street fashion
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appeared in the music videos for Stefani's new album, and accompanied her to awards
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ceremonies and promotional events. The Harajuku Girls never spoke in public, which added
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singer develop other projects. Stefani designed a limited-edition digital camera (produced by
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to their mystery.
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Not only did the Harajuku Girls inspire Stefani in her music making, they also helped the
HP) featuring the Harajuku Girls. She also started a product line called "Harajuku Lovers."
The line consists of clothing and accessories for men, women and children, as well as
products for the home, featuring contemporary Japanese elements.
[注] mystique : 神秘
問1.以下の問いに英語で答えなさい。
What are the names of the “Harajuku Girls"?
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問2.以下の質問に最も適切な答えを選びなさい。
(1) What are each of the Harajuku Girls named after?
2. Gwen Stefani's song “Rich Girl."
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4. The title of Gwen Stefani's album.
1. Japanese female dancers.
3. A popular Tokyo shopping area.
(2) Which of the following statements about Harajuku Girls is false?
1. Their clothing represented Tokyo street fashion such as the Gothic Lolita style.
2. They symbolized the positive and aggressive attitudes of Japanese people.
3. They were considered mysterious as they did not speak.
4. They participated in Gwen Stefani's music videos and events.
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