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Monarchy
Monarchy
Do we really need a monarchy in the 21st Century?It's such a strange idea.It certainly is not a democratic idea.No one votes for someone to be king or queen.When a prince or princess is born, he or she automatically has a wonderful life.This is not fair.I had to study and work very hard just to get an average job, with not much money.Those in a monarchy are born into wealth.They never really have to lift a finger.The strange thing is that most people who live in a monarchy like their king and queen.Take the United Kingdom, for example.Around 80 per cent of British people support their monarchy.I suppose it's good for tourism.I wouldn't say no to being part of a royal family.
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Monarchy
Do we really need a monarchy in the 21st Century?
21世紀の君主制は本当に必要なのでしょうか?
Действительно ли нам нужна монархия в 21 веке?
It's such a strange idea.
とても奇妙な考えです。
Это такая странная идея.
It certainly is not a democratic idea.
それは確かに民主的な考えではありません。
No one votes for someone to be king or queen.
Никто не голосует за то, чтобы кто-то был королем или королевой.
When a prince or princess is born, he or she automatically has a wonderful life.
Когда рождается принц или принцесса, у него автоматически получается прекрасная жизнь.
This is not fair.
Это не страшно.
I had to study and work very hard just to get an average job, with not much money.
Мне приходилось очень много учиться и работать, чтобы получить среднюю работу с небольшими деньгами.
Those in a monarchy are born into wealth.
君主制のそれらは富に生まれる。
Приверженцы монархии рождаются в богатстве.
They never really have to lift a finger.
彼らは実際に指を持ち上げる必要はありません。
Им даже пальцем не пошевелить.
The strange thing is that most people who live in a monarchy like their king and queen.
奇妙なことは、王や女王のような君主制に住んでいるほとんどの人々です。
Странно то, что большинство людей, живущих в монархии, любят своих королей и королеву.
Take the United Kingdom, for example.
たとえば、英国を考えてみましょう。
Around 80 per cent of British people support their monarchy.I suppose it's good for tourism.I wouldn't say no to being part of a royal family.
私は王室の一部であることにノーとは言いません。
Я бы не отказался быть членом королевской семьи.