英語講師ベル 【執筆者】
英語講師ベル
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英語講師歴7年。カナダ留学中に英語指導する資格を取得
外資系企業へ転職サポートで、メルマガ登録者5,000人以上
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こんにちは、ベルです(@bellthrough)です。
僕はカナダ留学してTESOLという英語指導する資格を取得しております。
なので英検1級に合格する近道を
この記事で紹介していければと思います。
なおこの記事では、僕が開発したAI英語アプリ「トークトレーナー」を使って
英語発音の採点ができますので、
紹介する練習問題を解きながら、
スピーキングを矯正することもできます。
アプリで高得点を取れれば、
自信をもって2次試験も受験できることでしょう。
では英検1級にはどんな問題が出題されるのか事前準備して
一発合格できるようにしましょう！
英検1級のレベルとは？
英検1級は大学卒業程度のレベルです。
なのでほとんど文法や単語が全て頭に入ってることが前提なため
英検のなかでも1番難しいレベルとなっており、
社会性の高い話題について話し合える英語力と言えます。
日本語と同じように英語を扱うレベルが求められるため、
英語力だけでなく「論理的な思考力」「問題解決能力」
といった道筋を立てる能力が必要です。
簡単に言えば、自分の意見をもって、
それをもとに分析したり、根拠をもって論理的に説得する会話ができる能力です。
英検1級ホルダーでもネイティブと同じレベルとまではいかなくとも
ディベートやディスカッションなど思考力が必要な会話でも問題なく対応できる、
そんなレベルとなります。
英検1級と準1級のレベルの違い
英検1級と準1級とでは大きな差があります。
結論から言うと、
- 必要語彙数が2倍になる
- 長文の選択肢がよりややこしくなる
- トピックの題材・テーマが難しくなる
このように英語力以外にも求められ、難易度がグッと高くなります。
必要語彙数が2倍
準１級で約8,000語だったものが、1級では約15,000語にまで跳ね上がります。
そのため1級の英単語はネイティブの人でも普段あまり使わない単語を暗記するため、
新しい英単語帳を丸1冊覚えるなど、並々ならない努力が必要です。
また、英検対策で有名な旺文社が出版してる「でる順英単語」だけでは心もとなく、
より合格率を高めるためにはJapan Timesや英字新聞を読む習慣をつけて
ネイティブの英語、単語の使い方に慣れておきましょう。
長文の選択肢が難しい
語彙数が2倍になったことにより、選択肢が長文となり非常にややこしく難しくなります。
たとえば
In the first paragraph, what is implied about China during the eighteenth century?
1 It did not accept the ideas of Western European intellectuals, which resulted in a society that lacked the cultural knowledge necessary for innovation.
2 The fact that it had very different attitudes toward innovation om Europe was most evident in the type of intellectuals it most valued.
3 It resisted the idea of becoming an empire, which made economic competition with Western Europe more difficult in later years.
4 The fact that it was more politically unified than Western Europe caused it to expenence less of the innovation that benefited Western Europe economically.
第1段落では、18世紀の中国について何が暗示されているか。
1 西ヨーロッパの知識人の考えを受け入れなかったため、革新に必要な文化的知識が欠如した社会となった。
2 革新に対する考え方がヨーロッパと大きく異なっていたことは、中国が最も重視した知識人のタイプに顕著に表れている。
3 帝国となることに抵抗したため、西ヨーロッパとの経済的競争が後年難しくなった。
4 西ヨーロッパよりも政治的に統一されていたため、西ヨーロッパに経済的に利益をもたらした技術革新が少なかった。
（参照：2023年度 第一回試験）
どうでしょうか。
選択肢を読んだだけでも読解に時間がかかるし、どれも正解っぽく見えます。
この中から正しい答え（逆に正しくない答えを3つ）探す必要があります。
トピックの題材・テーマが難しい
普段、日本語でも考えたことがないようなテーマが出され、答えるのに時間が必要な問題が課されます。
たとえば
社会保障制度は社会における不平等の解消に役立つか？
（参照：2023年度 第一回試験）
このように英検1級では「政府」「制度」など社会についてが主語になり、
日本語で考えたこともないような問題が出題されます。
また1国家の問題だけではなく、国際関係や世界的な問題がテーマとして取り上げられることが多く、
問題自体が抽象的になります。
参考書を買えば方向性は分かるものの
決まったテンプレートの正しい答えはなく、
自分の意見を論理的に道筋を立てて英会話しなくてはいけません。
TOEICやケンブリッジ英語検定,IELTS,TOEFLと比較
(参考：文部科学省)
スタンダードな英語の試験であるTOEIC、ケンブリッジ英語検定、GTEC、IELTS、TOEFLと
英検1級レベルを比較して表にまとめてみました。
CEFRレベルでTOEICと比較すると、990点満点中おおよそ870～970点に相当するレベルです。
英検1級は赤枠で囲った「B2～C1」のグループになります。
C1レベルは「言葉を探しているという印象を与えずに、流暢に、また自然に自己表現ができる。」とされてます。
英検1級に合格のための問題集・参考書
英検1級のの1次試験を必ず合格できる問題集と参考書を8冊紹介しますが、
できるなら「単語帳」「リスニング対策」「リーディング対策」「ライティング対策」「スピーキング対策」を学べる問題集・参考書は確実に用意してください。
英検1級 でる順パス単
とにかく頻出の単語を掲載しており、
英検1級対策の単語帳はこの1冊でも問題ありません。
しかし、合格するための語彙数が約15,000語ということもあり、
繰り返し勉強して1冊まるまる覚えるくらい使い回す必要があります。
単語帳がすこし分厚いので
すべての単語を覚えるのに僕の場合6ヶ月ほどかかりました。
この単語帳を勉強する前に、試しに過去問の問１語彙問題を解いたところ、6/25問の正答率24%でした。
それから単語帳をくり返し勉強して６ヶ月後には、21/25問の正答率84%にまで上がったのです。
誰でも勉強すればやっぱり成果は出ますね。
単語の具体的な勉強法についてはコチラの記事で紹介しました。
こんにちは、Padyです。 私は中学生のころ、英単語１０個覚えるだけでも１時間以上かかってしまったりして苦労し
英字新聞でも対策しよう
| 海外ニュースをいち早く読む | CNN |
| 国内ニュースを英語で読む | The Japan Times |
| 和訳が付いているものを読む | The Mainichi |
| ビジネス英語を学ぶ | Nikkei Asian Review |
英検で準1級～1級を目指している方は
長文やリスニング、面接試験でも社会性の高い話題でも、
書いたり、聞いたりという高い英語力が求めらます。
だから上記の英字新聞に触れて、
よく使われる英語表現や、でる順パス単になかった単語を日ごろから収集しておくと
試験当日に他の受験者より優位に立てます。
また、僕の経験から「動物の生態」について長文の話題が出題されたとき、
英字新聞で目にしていたので、
話題を予測しながら問題を解くことができました。
英検1級ライティング大特訓
本格的にライティング対策をするならこの参考書は打ってつけです。
けど、ライティング大特訓は英検1級を超えたレベル設定のため、
最初に本書で対策を始めると、モチベーションが下がってしまうかもしれませんが、
良薬は口に苦し、というように英検1級合格への良薬になってくれます。
そして英検１級のライティング教材はすくなく、
本書シリーズの英検「準1級」も用意して勉強すると
問題数を確保して1級対策することが出来ます。
1級合格を目指す方は本格的に英語学習したいという方がほとんどだと思うので、
本書を一押ししておきますね。
手堅く合格を目指すのであれば、音声付きのジャパンタイムズ社出版の書籍でも十分攻略できます。
英検分野別ターゲット英検1級リーディング問題
旺文社が出版してる分野別ターゲットのシリーズです。
出題されてる英文は癖がなく対策しやすい構成となっています。
そして解答解説が別冊だから
読解のポイントと要点をガッツリ掴むことが出来ます。
特に1級リーディングで覚えておきたい単語のリスト（215語）があるのも嬉しいポイントでした。
英検分野別ターゲット英検1級リスニング問題
英検1級は語彙数が増えることに加えて、
リスニング問題もかなりレベルが上がり難しく感じるようになります。
だから極論、答えを覚えてしまうくらいくり返し聞いて英語耳を養いましょう。
リスニングで挫折しないためにも、
早めに参考書を用意しておき、
何度も聞いて本番になれるようにしておくと無難です！
7日間完成 英検1級 予想問題ドリル
なにより得点に直結するのが「予想問題」です。
自分の苦手分野を把握することも、実力を確認することも、復習としてやり方を確認することも、解き方を学ぶことも、
いくらでも勉強法はあります。
とくに苦手な分野を伸ばすことを意識すると、
とても効率的に1級対策できます。
もちろん、他の教材同様にやりっぱなし放置ではなく、
解説をじっくり読んで間違えた原因を勉強するようにしましょう。
図式で攻略! 英語スピーキング
本書は2次対策の参考書として活用できます。
テーマ数が30個と申し分なく、
論理的思考力を身につけるために十分な量のスピーチが掲載されてます。
知識を広めつつ、リスニングにもスピーキング対策にも使えるため、
ずっと手元に置いておいて損はありません。
2次試験突破のコツは幅広いトピックに触れて
ネタを収集しておくと試験本番にあたふたせず
自信をもってハキハキ答えられることでしょう。
唯一のデメリットは知名度において旺文社に負けていますが、
個人的に旺文社は内容が乏しく、論理的に話す技術は身につかないかなと。
もちろんネタ集めにはなると思うので、好き嫌いだと思います。
ネタ集めという点では、「知識と教養の英会話」も良書なので、リンクだけ貼っておきますね。
英検1級の面接・2次試験対策
英検1級では1次試験・2次試験に分かれており、
どちらも合格することにより
英検1級ホルダーとなります。
2次試験の配点は次の通りです。
- Short Speech 30点
- lnteraction 30点
- Grammar and VocabuIary 20点
- Pronunciation 20点
日程の流れは、
英検1級の一次試験の結果がでてから、
WEBなら2週間、郵送なら1週間で二次試験を受験することになります。
もし1次試験に合格したけど、
2次試験に不合格だった場合は、
次回受験するときに1次試験をパスできるので
2次試験だけ徹底的に勉強するようにしてみてください。
頻出トピックで傾向を知る
英検の過去15年間の分析によると、
決まったトピックが出題されており、
「政治・国際関係」「経済・ビジネス」「文化・スポーツ」「科学技術」で半数を占めています。
1級では日本語で答えるのも難しい質問が増えてきますので、
しっかり対策して臨むようにしましょう。
以下それぞれの割合になります。
| トピック | 割合 |
|---|---|
| 政治・国際関係 | 18% |
| 経済・ビジネス | 16% |
| 文化・スポーツ | 14% |
| 科学技術 | 11% |
| メディア | 8% |
| 環境 | 7% |
| 教育 | 7% |
| 法律・犯罪 | 7% |
| 家庭 | 6% |
| 医学・健康 | 6% |
（参照：英検1級の試験内容）
二次試験の合格率
2次試験は英検職員との対面で
およそ10分のスピーキングテストを行います。
問題内容は上記のトピックから出題されることが多く、
あらかじめ対策しておくと
自信をもって答えることが出来るでしょう。
しかし2次試験の合格率は約60%なので、
気を抜かずに徹底的に対策することをオススメします。
（10年以上も前なのでデーターが古いですが今も合格率は変わらないはずです）
年度 受験者 合格者 合格率
2011年 4,027 2,487 61.8%
2010年 3,700 2,318 62.6%
2009年 4,041 2,399 59.4%
2008年 4,104 2,400 58.5%
2007年 4,543 2,548 56.1%
（参照：英検の受験状況）
あっという間に2次試験が終わりますが、
緊張して言葉に詰まらなければ
いつも通りの実力を出せますよ。
2次試験対策できるスピーキング練習問題
では本題の2次試験対策できる
スピーキング練習問題を紹介します。
ほんと2次試験のテーマは決まりきってますので、
事前準備をしっかりして知識を得るだけでも
大きく合格に近づきます。
1次試験が終わってから息つく暇もないほど
時間がありませんので効率的に対策して
ぜひ1級合格をつかみ取ってくださいね。
ちなみに面接の流れは次の通りです
- 簡単な日常英会話をする
- 面接委員から5つのトピックが書かれた「トピックカード」を受取る
- 1分間、トピックを選び、考える時間が与えられる
- 面接委員が「You have two minutes. Please begin.」と指示する
- 受験者は2分間スピーチする
- スピーチするとスピーチに関連したQ＆Aが出題される（4分ほど）
- 面接委員から試験終了が告げられる（およそ試験時間は10分間）
では始めましょう！
トピックカード(政治)
Should the developed world help developing countries overcome poverty?
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課題
スピーチ
More than one billion people in the world suffer from poverty, most of them in developing countries. In this situation, I believe that developed countries should help developing countries overcome poverty for the following three reasons.
First, developed countries that have developed by colonizing other countries and exploiting their natural resources and human resources must make amends. Since the oppression by developed countries in the past has been one of the causes of the poverty conditions in developing countries today, developed countries should help solve the problem.
Second, economic assistance by developed countries to Third World countries will promote peace and stability in world affairs. Since poverty is a fundamental cause of conflict and terrorism, aid to reduce poverty will stabilize the international community, which in turn will lead to world peace and stability.
Finally, economic aid provided by developed countries to the Third World contributes to the prosperity of the world economy. When developed countries strive to close the technology gap with developing countries through ODA, economic growth in developing countries is stimulated, which in turn leads to economic development in developed countries.
In short, I am convinced that developed countries should assist developing countries to overcome poverty. This is for the reasons stated above, to atone for past exploitation, and to promote global stability and global economic prosperity.
政治に関連するQ&A
Q1
Which is a greater threat to humanity, terrorism or world hunger?
解答例：I believe that hunger is a greater threat to humanity than terrorism. First, hunger affects the world more widely than terrorist attacks, causing malnutrition in nearly one-third of the world’s population. According to the United Nations, nearly 8 million people die annually from hunger, far more than the approximately 30,000 people killed by terrorism. Second, hunger is the root cause of terrorism. People in impoverished countries commit crimes and even resort to acts of terrorism to vent their anger against the rich.
Q2
Is world peace a remote possibility?
解答例：There are two reasons for this. First, religious and ethnic differences often lead to diplomatic setbacks that can escalate into military confrontations. History has proven examples of armed conflict, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the war between Muslims, Roman Catholics, and Serbian Orthodox Christians in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Second, the unbridled human desire to dominate others often leads to territorial expansionism and conflict. Violence and war are inseparable from human nature.
Q3
Should capital punishment be abolished?
解答例：There are two reasons for this. First, the death penalty runs the risk of executing innocent people. Unjust execution of innocent people is totally unjustifiable because it causes irreparable loss of human life. Second, the death penalty is inhumane and unethical. Legalizing the death penalty as a punishment means condoning murder and devaluing human life. The very act of killing violates everyone’s right to life and is, in fact, a cruel and barbaric punishment.
トピックカード(政治2)
Should Japan play a bigger role in international affairs?
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課題
スピーチ
While there has been much discussion and debate about what role Japan should play as a member of the international community, I personally believe that Japan should play a greater role in international affairs for three reasons.
First, as an economic superpower, Japan should promote world peace and stability by increasing its ODA to developing countries. Since poverty is a major cause of international terrorism and conflict, further Japanese ODA to poor countries will contribute greatly to the realization of world peace.
Second, Japan has made technological advances in response to increasingly severe environmental pollution. As the threat of global warming increases around the world and natural resources dwindle, Japan should do its part to protect the global environment by promoting recycling and energy conservation.
Finally, as the only A-bombed country, Japan should take the initiative to educate the world about the horror of nuclear mass murder, in line with the growing global need for nuclear disarmament.
For the above three reasons, economic strength to promote world peace, advanced technology to protect the environment, and advantageous position for nuclear disarmament, I am convinced that Japan should play a greater role in international affairs.
政治に関連するQ&A
Q1
Do nuclear weapons make the world less secure?
解答例：There are two reasons why I think so. First, the very existence of nuclear weapons threatens the entire world. If nuclear weapons fall into the hands of terrorists, the consequences could be disastrous. Second, nuclear weapons could cause unexpected nuclear accidents, such as the sinking of a nuclear submarine or the detonation of a nuclear missile in its silo. Nuclear weapons would do irreparable damage to the environment.
Q2
What role should the United Nations play in international politics?
解答例：I believe that the UN must fulfill three major roles. The first role is to promote peace and stability in the world. The UN should take the initiative in conflict resolution. The second role is to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights. The UN should protect people from enslavement and genocide and promote education and freedom of speech. Its third role is to promote sustainable development in the world. As an authoritative advocate for global environmental protection, the UN should play a leadership role in preserving the natural environment by promoting public awareness of the dangers of environmental degradation.
Q3
Should economic sanctions be used to achieve foreign policy objectives?
解答例：There are three reasons to believe so. First, economic sanctions can avoid the bloodshed of innocent civilians that could be caused by military intervention in a war zone. Second, economic sanctions can weaken the national power of the targeted country, thereby weakening aggression against the other country. Third, economic sanctions can maximize pressure on the leadership of the target country while minimizing the suffering of civilians.
トピックカード(経済)
Will free trade benefit third world countries?
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課題
スピーチ
There is much debate about whether free trade is beneficial to third world countries. While some point out the disadvantages, I personally believe that free trade is beneficial to developing countries.
First, free trade greatly encourages economic growth in Third World countries by expanding employment opportunities. This is because it promotes business activity and the free flow of workers between developing and developed countries. The increase in employment will increase purchasing power and stimulate national economies.
Second, trade liberalization will meet the demands of consumers in Third World countries and improve the quality of life of people. Increased trade and investment in a wider area of the world will provide a stable supply of food for consumers in developing countries, regardless of geographic or climatic conditions.
Finally, free trade will deepen economic interdependence and strengthen relations among nations. This symbiotic relationship will provide support and protection from powerful nations, especially vulnerable Third World countries against international threats.
In conclusion, I believe that free trade would be very beneficial to Third World countries for the three reasons stated above, because it would stimulate economic growth, improve the quality of life, and strengthen North-South relations.
経済に関連するQ&A
Q1
Is foreign aid an effective way to promote economic growth in developing countries?
解答例：I believe that foreign aid is ineffective in promoting economic growth in developing countries for three reasons. First, corrupt governments in recipient countries often misappropriate foreign aid instead of using it for their own economic development. Second, foreign aid is often misused for the benefit of developed countries. Aid often comes with strings attached, and recipient countries are forced to use overpriced goods and services from donor countries. Third, foreign aid often increases the recipient country’s dependence on the donor country, thereby hindering reform of the fragile economic system.
Q2
What is the social responsibility of large corporations?
解答例：I believe that large corporations have two major CSR responsibilities. First, they should take responsibility for environmental preservation by developing environmentally friendly products and technologies, such as reducing CO2 emissions and combating pollution. Second, large companies should fulfill their CSR by practicing business ethics. They must comply with rules and regulations, promote fair trade, and prohibit bribery in bid rigging, exploitation and abuse of employees, and insider trading.
トピックカード(経済2)
Should job promotions be based on performance or on seniority?
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There has been much debate in Japan as to whether a company should adopt a merit-based or seniority-based promotion system. Personally, I believe that the promotion system should be based on performance for three reasons.
First of all, a performance-based promotion system increases company productivity because employees work more efficiently. Employees will work harder because they will be rewarded for their achievements. On the other hand, a seniority-based promotion system would promote employees regardless of their ability, which would weaken their motivation to work and reduce their work efficiency.
Second, a merit-based promotion system will contribute to the country’s economic growth. It will stimulate employees to improve their work skills, thus increasing the number of highly skilled personnel. As a result, company productivity will increase, leading to the economic growth of the country.
Finally, a performance-based promotion system gives employees a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in their work, which in turn improves their quality of life. On the other hand, with a seniority-based system, employees would feel that they are being evaluated unfairly and would not get the satisfaction of having achieved something.
For these three reasons above, i.e., increasing company productivity, contributing to economic growth, and giving employees a sense of accomplishment, I am convinced that the promotion system should be based on a performance-based system.
経済に関連するQ&A
Q1
Should the mandatory retirement system be abolished?
解答例：I believe that the mandatory retirement age should be abolished for two reasons. First, abolishing the mandatory retirement age will help solve the labor shortage. Japan is a hyper-aged society and will face a serious labor shortage in the near future. Without the mandatory retirement age system, Japanese companies will be able to secure an adequate workforce. Second, by abolishing the mandatory retirement age, the government can raise the age for receiving pension benefits, saving the national pension system, which is essential for the survival of the elderly.
Q2
Will the shift to non-regular employment have a negative impact on Japanese society?
解答例：There are two reasons for this. First, the increase in the number of part-time workers leads to a declining birthrate. Part-time workers with low and unstable incomes are less likely to give birth, exacerbating the aging of Japanese society. Second, lower disposable incomes will undermine domestic consumption in Japan. Financially unstable part-timers will not be able to obtain loans from banks large enough to make major purchases, such as a house or a car, thus depressing the Japanese economy.
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Agree or disagree: National identity is becoming less important in today’s global society.
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There is much debate and discussion about whether national identity plays an important role in society. While some see national identity as important and others do not, I personally believe that national identity is becoming less important in today’s global society for two reasons.
The first is that with the increase in immigration, we have become a multicultural society, and the national identity of a country is diminishing. For example, in France, as Muslim immigration has increased in recent years, the number of second-generation immigrants who cannot communicate in their native language, French, has increased. A similar phenomenon is occurring in the U.S., where a large number of immigrants cannot speak English, their native language, making it increasingly difficult to educate them in their native language. This has fragmented society and threatened culture.
Second, adherence to national identity leads to nationalism and often causes international conflicts. In the context of the world’s growing economic interdependence, political and business leaders are becoming less tolerant of nationalistic behavior around the world.
For these two reasons, I am convinced that national identity is becoming less and less important in today’s global society for two reasons: increased multiculturalism due to increased immigration and nationalism is unacceptable because it is very problematic.
文化に関連するQ&A
Q1
Is multiculturalism beneficial to society?
解答例：There are several reasons to believe so. First, multiculturalism stimulates the economy through increased foreign investment and employment opportunities. Second, multiculturalism promotes cultural diversity through the influx of different cultures, including languages and religions. Third, cross-cultural exchange broadens people’s perspectives and enables them to accept cultural differences, making them more tolerant and open-minded toward each other. Finally, multiculturalism makes people’s lives more exciting through diverse lifestyles and new cultures. Local people can enjoy a greater variety of products through multiculturalism.
Q2
Is religion necessary for society?
解答例：There are two reasons why I think so. First, religion can play an important role in inspiring people and alleviating emotional distress. Religion can give people hope and comfort, and give them confidence and courage in difficult times. Second, religion contributes to social cohesion and stability. This is because religion helps create a community in which people can develop a sense of solidarity through shared values and activities. Religion also contributes to social stability by providing people with moral values to live by.
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Do the advantages of hosting an international sporting event outweigh the disadvantages?
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Much discussion has occurred as to whether or not it is beneficial for the host country to host the International Games. Some argue that it is not worth the cost, but I believe that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
First of all, hosting an international athletic event stimulates the country’s economy. For example, it can generate huge revenues through corporate funding and telepromotion rights, and it can stimulate tourism or tourism-related industries.
Second, hosting an international sporting event will improve the infrastructure of the host country. The 1964 Tokyo Olympics is a successful example of this. Many infrastructure projects, such as bullet trains, new highways, and subways, contributed greatly to the development of the transportation network. While some point to their enormous construction costs, the development of infrastructure recoups that initial investment.
Finally, hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympics enhances a country’s prestige and brings a great many benefits. Some would counter that the global attention also increases the likelihood of becoming a target of terrorism, but in reality such things seldom happen.
In conclusion, I am convinced that the advantages of hosting international competitions outweigh the disadvantages because of these three benefits: economic revitalization, infrastructure development, and prestige enhancement.
スポーツに関連するQ&A
Q1
Is Japan making enough efforts to preserve its cultural heritage?
解答例：No, I don’t think so. This is because the government does not provide sufficient support for the protection of cultural properties. For example, the budget allocated to cultural property protection is only 0.1% of the total national budget, which is extremely low compared to other countries. The government has also reduced the budget for the renovation of historical buildings and the training of human resources to protect traditional crafts. The shortage of successors to traditional crafts is worsening, and many long-established traditional crafts companies are going bankrupt.
Q2
Does art make an essential contribution to society?
解答例：There are several reasons to think so. First, art stimulates the economy. The production of Hollywood movies, music concerts, and the auctioning of paintings bring in huge profits and increase employment opportunities. Second, the arts greatly improve the quality of life. Movies, concerts, and museums bring great joy and excitement to our lives. Third, because art has universal value that transcends national borders, it promotes mutual understanding among people with different languages and values. Finally, art preserves the cultural heritage of humanity. Museums, exhibitions, and cultural heritage sites preserve numerous works of art created by great artists.
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Should nuclear power be promoted?
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The question of whether or not nuclear power should be promoted has been a controversial issue in Japan, especially since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in Japan. While there are some who argue that it is dangerous, I personally believe that nuclear power should be promoted for three reasons.
First, nuclear power is a clean energy source that does not emit greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, it can generate large amounts of electricity without emitting carbon dioxide, the main cause of global warming. Under the growing threat of global warming, nuclear power should be promoted to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Second, nuclear power is a stable energy source that can meet the world’s growing energy demand. Other alternative energy sources such as solar power and wind power are unstable and cannot meet the world’s energy demand. Nuclear power can sustainably supply large amounts of electricity and play a major role in a country’s industrial development.
Finally, nuclear power is more cost-effective than other methods of power generation. For example, the electricity generated from one gram of uranium is equivalent to three tons of coal and costs about 1/3,000th of the cost of coal. This cost-efficiency contributes significantly to economic growth.
In short, I am convinced that nuclear power should be promoted because it produces no carbon dioxide emissions, has high and stable output, and is cost-effective.
科学に関連するQ&A
Q1
Do the benefits of genetic engineering outweigh the risks?
解答例：There are two reasons why I think so. First, the production of genetically modified foods can alleviate world hunger. These genetically modified foods are more resistant to disease, harmful insects, and harsh weather. They also have a longer shelf life than regular crops, providing a more stable food supply. Second, genetic engineering cures incurable and intractable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and AIDS. While some point to the ethical issues of genetic engineering and the great health risks, such as causing allergies and leukemia, I believe that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
Q2
Has technology changed education for the better?
解答例：There are three reasons to think so. First, teachers are now using interactive multimedia technology to enhance student learning. For example, audiovisual images and games make students more engaging and make teaching fun. Second, students have easy access to the wealth of information available on the Internet, allowing them to effectively develop their research skills. Finally, e-learning provides people with the opportunity to learn at a more reasonable cost, regardless of their geographic location.
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Agree or disagree: space exploration should be continued
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There has been much discussion and controversy about the importance of space exploration. I believe that space exploration, even with its enormous costs, should continue for the following three reasons.
First, space exploration contributes to the advancement of science and technology by promoting scientific research and development. Space-based observations can more accurately predict the weather and detect forest fires, oil spills, aquifer depletion, etc. Space exploration will allow people to surf the Internet on their laptops and tablets from almost anywhere in the world.
Second, space exploration is a very safe investment that will stimulate the economy. The total economic return spent on the space program is valued at between $8 and $10 for every dollar spent; with NASA’s 2015 budget of 17.5 billion, the space industry is a very lucrative market.
Finally, space exploration promotes international cooperation and contributes to world peace and stability. For example, the International Space Station project involving 15 countries will contribute to closer cooperation among the participating countries, which in turn will foster friendly relations among them.
In conclusion, I am convinced that space exploration should be continued because of its benefits, as mentioned above: scientific and technological progress, economic stimulus, and contribution to world peace and stability.
科学に関連するQ&A
Q1
Will the use of solar energy become widespread in the future?
解答例：There are two reasons for this. First, solar power is an alternative energy source to fossil fuels, which emit CO2, a major cause of global warming. Photovoltaic power generation is a clean and environmentally friendly energy source. Second, photovoltaic power generation is a renewable energy source and can solve the problem of natural resource depletion. It has the potential to meet the growing demand for green energy.
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Do the benefits of social networking service outweigh the disadvantages?
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Since the advent of social networking, there has been much debate and controversy about whether it is beneficial to society. In the context of today’s growing number of social networking users, I believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for the following three reasons.
First, social networking sites make relationships better. They help people stay in touch with friends they don’t see regularly, and they help people who are shy, socially isolated, or older to connect with others. While some argue that social networking sites can be time-consuming, relationships are a valuable asset.
Second, SNSs make it easy for useful information to be communicated among users. For example, when a natural disaster such as an earthquake occurs, people can share detailed information about the disaster and evacuation procedures. Although some people are concerned about the invasion of privacy on the Internet, most SNS users observe etiquette.
Finally, social networking sites encourage business as a cost-effective advertising medium. For example, a company can use various SNS features such as popularity and celebrity endorsements to attract the attention of millions of Facebook and Twitter users each day, thereby increasing the company’s sales.
Overall, I am convinced that the advantages of social networking, such as building valuable interpersonal relationships, easily communicating useful information, and boosting business, outweigh the disadvantages discussed above.
メディアに関連するQ&A
Q1
Does individual privacy outweigh the public’s right to know?
解答例：I believe that the public’s right to know trumps personal privacy, especially when it comes to news coverage of criminal investigations that affect the public interest and safety. The public has a right to know the truth about political corruption, murder, and other dangerous crimes. When it comes to the privacy of legislators, I think the public’s right to know trumps the public’s right to know. This is because they are usually in charge of the national government and are responsible for moving the money entrusted to them by the public.
Q2
Should playing online games be discouraged?
解答例：There are two reasons for this. First, online games are so addictive that they take up valuable time that could be spent on more productive activities, such as studying or exercising. In particular, children tend to cut down on their sleeping time to play games, leading to a serious decline in academic performance. Second, online gaming can be detrimental to players’ health by increasing sedentary behavior and exposure to computer screens. It can cause eye strain, poor posture, sleep deprivation, and sometimes metabolic syndrome.
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