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入試長文で狙われやすい時事テーマ20と論点確認問題集

時事テーマ20の確認問題25問。架空の論説文で「利点→懸念→条件つき結論」の型と筆者の主張をつかむ。

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Ⅰ 次の英文を読み、問いの答えとして最も適切なものを選べ

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    Many schools now allow students to use generative AI. It can explain difficult ideas in simple language and give quick feedback. However, if students let AI write their essays, they will never learn to organize their own thoughts. Schools should therefore teach students to use AI as a tool for thinking, not as a replacement for it. / 問:筆者の主張に最も近いものはどれか。
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    Many supermarkets now charge for plastic bags, and many shoppers bring their own bags. This is a good start. Still, plastic bags make up only a small part of all plastic waste. Unless companies reduce plastic packaging and governments improve recycling systems, the problem will not be solved by individual efforts alone. / 問:筆者の主張に最も近いものはどれか。
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    Solar and wind power produce little carbon dioxide, but their output depends on the weather. Nuclear power can supply electricity steadily, but it raises concerns about safety and waste. Because every energy source has weaknesses, countries need to combine several sources rather than depend on just one. / 問:筆者の主張に最も近いものはどれか。
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    Supporters of space exploration say it leads to new technology and inspires young people to study science. Critics, on the other hand, argue that the huge sums spent on it could be used instead to solve problems on Earth, such as poverty. Both sides agree, however, that space debris is a growing problem that must be addressed. / 問:賛成派と批判派が一致している点はどれか。
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    In some workplaces, employees hesitate to talk about mental health problems because they fear being seen as weak. This stigma prevents many people from getting help early. Companies can change this by training managers to listen and by making counseling easy to use. / 問:本文によれば、早い段階で助けを求めない人がいるのはなぜか。
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    A small island has become very popular with tourists, and local shops are earning more than ever. At the same time, residents complain about crowded buses and rising rents. The island now plans to introduce a tourist tax and use the money to improve public transportation. / 問:本文の内容と一致するものはどれか。

Ⅱ 空所に入る最も適切なものを選べ

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    the one hand, social media helps people stay connected. On the other hand, it can make them feel lonely.
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    A new airport would create many jobs. , it would destroy the habitats of many birds.
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    The new rules may be costly at first, but they will save money.
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    Whether AI helps or harms students on how they use it.
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    Who should the cost of reducing emissions: rich countries or poor countries?
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    Some people believe that individual effort is enough to protect the environment. , many experts argue that changes in laws are also needed.

Ⅲ 下線部の意味に最も近いものを選べ

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    Submitting an essay written by AI as your own work goes against academic integrity.
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    Fear of stigma stops some people from seeking help.
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    The city offers free language classes to support the integration of immigrants.
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    Habitat destruction is the biggest threat to many species.
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    The café has stopped using single-use plastics such as straws.
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    The company set a quota for women in management positions.

Ⅳ 次の英文を読み、設問に答えよ

Since remote work became common, some workers have left big cities for rural towns, where housing is cheaper and nature is close at hand. Supporters say this trend could slow depopulation in the countryside. Critics point out, however, that only certain jobs can be done from home, so the trend may benefit office workers more than others. Some cities are trying a different approach: the "15-minute city," in which people can reach shops, schools and clinics within about 15 minutes on foot or by bicycle. Whether such ideas succeed ( 1 ) on careful planning, but they show that the way we live and work is changing.

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リモートワークが一般的になって以来、住宅が安く、自然が身近にある地方の町へ、大都市から移り住む働き手も出てきた。支持する人々は、この流れが地方の過疎化を遅らせるかもしれないと言う。しかし批判する人々は、在宅でできる仕事は一部に限られるので、この流れは他の人より会社員に有利になるかもしれないと指摘する。別の取り組みを試している都市もある。「15分都市」と呼ばれるもので、人々が徒歩や自転車でおよそ15分以内に、店や学校、診療所に行けるようにするというものだ。こうした考えが成功するかどうかは綿密な計画次第だが、それらは私たちの暮らし方や働き方が変わりつつあることを示している。

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    空所(1)に入る最も適切なものを選べ。
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    批判する人々が指摘している点として最も適切なものを選べ。
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    本文の「15-minute city」の説明として最も適切なものを選べ。
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    本文の内容と一致するものを1つ選べ。
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    最終文から読み取れる筆者の考えとして最も適切なものを選べ。

Ⅴ 次の問いに英語で答えよ

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    日本語を英語に直せ:AIは生徒の思考を支えるべきで、代わりになるべきではない。
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    Should high school students be allowed to use generative AI for homework? 理由を1つ以上挙げ、30語程度で答えよ。
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