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文挿入・段落整序問題の解き方確認問題集

文挿入・空所補充・整序の確認問題22問。指示語・冠詞・つなぎ語を糸にして、位置と順番を根拠で決める。

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Ⅰ 【 】内の文が入る最も適切な位置を (A)〜(D) から選べ

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    【This change, however, created a new problem.】 In the past, most people in the town worked on farms. (A) In the 1960s, several large factories were built near the river. (B) Many young people left farming and took jobs in the factories. (C) The river became so polluted that fish could no longer live in it. (D) Today, the town is working hard to clean it up.
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    【The device was so small that it could fit in a pocket.】 Before the late 1970s, people usually listened to recorded music at home. (A) Then a Japanese company introduced a new device for playing cassette tapes. (B) Thanks to its size, people could enjoy music while walking or riding a train. (C) Soon, similar products were made by other companies around the world. (D)
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    【Another reason is that they are often cheaper than new ones.】 Second-hand clothes are becoming popular among young people. (A) One reason is that buying used clothes is good for the environment. (B) Making new clothes uses a lot of water and energy. (C) For students with little money, this is a big advantage. (D) Some shops now sell only used clothing.
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    【Why do they do this?】 Many birds fly thousands of kilometers every year. (A) In autumn, they leave cold northern areas and fly south. (B) The main reason is food. (C) In winter, it is hard for them to find insects and seeds in the north. (D) In spring, they return to have their young.
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    【For example, some hotels now use robots to carry bags to guests' rooms.】 Robots are no longer found only in factories. (A) They are also starting to work in places where they serve people directly. (B) Restaurants, too, use them to bring food to tables. (C) Some experts, however, worry that robots will take away jobs from people. (D)
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    【This trend is expected to continue for the next twenty years.】 Japan's population is getting older. (A) In 1990, about one in eight people was 65 or over. (B) Today, the figure is nearly one in three. (C) As a result, the country will need many more care workers in the future. (D)
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    【Emma, a high school student in Canada, decided to find out for her science project.】 Do plants react to music? (A) She played music to some tomato plants every day and kept others in silence. (B) After two months, she found that the plants with music had grown slightly taller. (C) She says, however, that one small experiment is not enough to prove anything. (D)
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    【However, recent studies suggest that this is not true.】 Many people believe that we use only ten percent of our brains. (A) Brain scans show that almost all parts of the brain are active at some point during the day. (B) Even during sleep, many areas continue to work. (C) The ten percent idea, then, is just a popular myth. (D)
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    【Instead, they mainly use it to keep in touch with friends.】 A recent survey asked teenagers how they use social media. (A) Most of them said that they rarely post their own photos or messages. (B) Many also said that they had made new friends online. (C) Some, however, worried about spending too much time on their phones. (D)

Ⅱ 空所に入る最も適切な文を選べ

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    Our school started a "no-phone lunch" rule last month. Instead, they talk with their friends or read books. Many students say that lunch has become more enjoyable.
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    There are two ways to get to the island. The other is to take a small plane, which is faster but much more expensive.
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    Learning a language with an app has many advantages. You can study anywhere, and many apps are free. For instance, it is difficult to practice real conversation with an app alone.
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    Honeybees play an important role in farming. Without them, many fruits and vegetables would not grow. That is why scientists are worried about the recent decrease in the number of bees.
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    Many cities are building new bike lanes. It also helps reduce air pollution in city centers.
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    Mr. Tanaka retired from his job last year. He now spends his mornings working in his garden and his afternoons reading at the library.

Ⅲ 最初の文に続けて (A)〜(C)((D))を並べる時、最も適切な順を選べ

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    Paper was invented in China about 2,000 years ago. (A) From there, it spread to Europe several centuries later. (B) Over time, the technique traveled west along trade routes to the Middle East. (C) At first, the method of making it was kept secret.
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    Last weekend, I tried to bake bread for the first time. (A) Instead, it came out hard and flat. (B) I followed a recipe I found online. (C) I expected it to be soft and light.
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    Some people think that failure is always bad. (A) In fact, many successful inventors failed hundreds of times before they succeeded. (B) This view, however, ignores what we can learn from our mistakes. (C) Each failure showed them what did not work and brought them closer to the answer.
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    Japan has a long history of earthquakes. (A) For this reason, buildings in Japan must follow strict safety rules. (B) These rules have helped many buildings survive strong earthquakes. (C) The country lies where several plates of the earth's surface meet.
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    Many students find it hard to remember new English words. (A) Then they should test themselves again a few days later. (B) A better method is to cover the meanings and try to recall them. (C) One reason is that they usually just read word lists again and again. (D) Students who study this way remember words for much longer.

Ⅳ 問いに日本語で答えよ

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    【Both words are now used every day by English speakers around the world.】が入る位置を (A)〜(D) から選び、決め手を説明せよ。 Many Japanese words have come into English. (A) Sushi and karaoke are good examples. (B) Not all of them keep their original meaning, however. (C) In English, for instance, "futon" often means a kind of sofa bed. (D)
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    次の3文を正しく並べかえ、そう判断した手がかりを答えよ。(A) She soon realized that she had left her wallet at home. (B) When she got to the station, she tried to buy a ticket. (C) Yesterday Lisa planned to visit her grandmother in Nagoya.
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