140. 【慶應義塾大学(法)2025】
III In the dialogue that follows, words have been removed and replaced by spaces numbered (21)—(30). From the boxed lists [A] and [B] on the next page, choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each of the underlined bracketed numbers and the boxed bracketed numbers, respectively. All choices must be used; the choices should be made to produce the most natural conversation overall.
[Tom’s sister, Jacky, has asked him to meet up in a café with her friend Susan, who has newly entered the same university that he has been studying at and is looking to make new friends.]
Tom: Hi, you must be Susan.
Susan: Yes, and I’m guessing you’re Tom, right? Jacky has told me a lot about you.
Tom: (21) , I hope?
Susan: Don’t be silly, (26) !
Tom: Well, it’s very nice to meet you,
Susan: (22) .
Tom: Can I get you a drink?
Susan: That would be lovely, thanks. I’ll have a coffee please.
Tom: Okay, you find us somewhere to sit and I’ll be back with the drinks shortly.
Susan: Sure, I’ll grab us that table over there by the window.
[Tom returns with the drinks.]
Susan: That didn’t take long.
Tom: I know. I was lucky. There weren’t many other customers at the counter.
Susan: So, Tom, tell me (27) yourself.
Tom: (23) ?
Susan: Oh, I don’t know, why (28) any hobbies?
Tom: Sure. Well, I really like reading books, watching movies and listening to music.
Susan: So, you’re (29) going out much then?
Tom: (24) . I like to see movies in the cinema, on the big screen. And when it comes to listening to music, I prefer going to see artists live.
Susan: What was the last concert you went to?
Tom: Taylor Swift live at the Wembley Stadium in London.
Susan: I’m so jealous! I really wanted to go to that one, but I couldn’t get tickets.
Tom: I know! They always sell out the minute they go on sale. (25) liking Taylor Swift, do you have any other interests?
Susan: I like going for long walks, weather permitting. Is that something that appeals to you?
Tom: Well, I’m (30) a serious hiker, but I do enjoy a nice stroll on occasion.
[A] To fill in each of the underlined bracketed numbers, that is (21) – (25), choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the list below:
1.Aside from
2.I wouldn’t say that
3.Likewise
4.Nothing bad
5.Such as
[B] To fill in each of the boxed bracketed numbers, that is (26) – (30), choose the most appropriate phrase from the list below:
1.a bit about
2.of course not
3.not one for
4.not start with
5.not what you’d call