金曜日は「英語のびっくり箱」をお送りします。

ミステリー人物クイズをやってみましょう！
日本の政治の大変革期に生まれた人物のようです。
私が英語で質問しますので、皆さんは Yes から始めて、質問の英語を使って答えてみてください。

You were born in the Netherlands?
Yes, I was born in the Netherlands.

You had a younger brother named Theo?
Yes, I had a younger brother named Theo.

You wrote many letters to your brother?
Yes, I wrote many letters to my brother.

You worked in different jobs before becoming an artist?
Yes, I worked in different jobs before becoming an artist.

You decided to become an artist when you were twenty-seven?
Yes, I decided to become an artist when I was twenty-seven.

You loved to paint nature and people?
Yes, I loved to paint nature and people.

You made many self-portraits?
Yes, I made many self-portraits.

You lived in France for several years?
Yes, I lived in France for several years.

You painted a famous work called The Potato Eaters?
Yes, I painted a famous work called The Potato Eaters.

You painted bright paintings of sunflowers?
Yes, I painted bright paintings of sunflowers.

You painted The Starry Night?
Yes, I painted The Starry Night.

You are the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh?
Yes, I am the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.

さて、わかりましたか？
このミステリー人物は、誰でしょう？
……答えは、
ヴィンセント・ヴァン・ゴッホでした！

Okay, that’s all for today. I hope you learned something new!
Take care, keep smiling, and I’ll see you again soon!