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入試長文の出典になりやすい英文メディアと読み方確認問題集

英文メディアの確認問題22問。見出し・報道・科学ニュース・論説の型で、要点と「誰の言葉か」を読み分ける。

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Ⅰ 英字新聞の見出しの意味として最も適切なものを選べ

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    City to ban plastic bags from April
  2. 2
    Lost dog found 50 km from home
  3. 3
    Students win national science prize
  4. 4
    Heavy rain forces schools to close
  5. 5
    New study links screen time to poor sleep

Ⅱ 次の科学ニュースを読み、設問に答えよ

Drinking green tea may help older adults keep their memory sharp, according to a new study published this week in a medical journal. Researchers at a university in Japan followed about 1,200 people over the age of 65 for six years. Those who drank at least two cups of green tea a day were about 30 percent less likely to show signs of memory loss than those who rarely drank it. "Our results suggest that something in green tea may protect the brain," said Dr. Aiko Mori, who led the study. However, the researchers caution that the study only shows a link. People who drink a lot of green tea may also exercise more or eat healthier food, which could explain the difference. Dr. James Holt, a brain scientist who was not involved in the study, called the findings "interesting but not surprising." He added that controlled experiments are needed before doctors can recommend green tea to their patients.

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今週医学雑誌に発表された新しい研究によると、緑茶を飲むことは高齢者の記憶力を保つのに役立つかもしれない。日本のある大学の研究者たちは、65歳を超える約1,200人を6年間追跡調査した。1日に少なくとも2杯の緑茶を飲む人は、ほとんど飲まない人に比べて、記憶力低下の兆候が現れる可能性が約30%低かった。「私たちの結果は、緑茶に含まれる何かが脳を守っているかもしれないことを示唆しています」と、研究を率いた森愛子博士は述べた。しかし研究者たちは、この研究が示しているのは関連にすぎないと注意を促している。緑茶をよく飲む人は、運動量が多かったり健康的な食事をとっていたりする可能性もあり、それが差の理由かもしれないのだ。この研究に関わっていない脳科学者のジェームズ・ホルト博士は、この結果を「興味深いが、驚くほどではない」と評した。そして、医師が患者に緑茶を勧められるようになるには、対照実験が必要だと付け加えた。

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    What is the main finding of the study?
  2. 7
    Which statement best matches what Dr. Mori said?
  3. 8
    In the article, the word "caution" is closest in meaning to .
  4. 9
    Why do the researchers say the results should be treated carefully?
  5. 10
    Who is Dr. James Holt?
  6. 11
    Which of the following is NOT stated in the article?

Ⅲ 次の報道記事を読み、設問に答えよ

Riverside High School has replaced paper textbooks with tablets for all of its first-year students, the school announced on Monday. The change, which cost about $200,000, was paid for mainly by a grant from the city. Principal Laura Chen said the tablets would let students learn at their own pace. "Students can watch videos, take quizzes and get feedback right away," she said. "This is just the beginning." Not everyone is convinced. Some parents worry that students will spend too much time looking at screens. "My son already uses his phone for hours every day," said one mother, who asked not to be named. The school says it will survey students and parents at the end of the year before deciding whether to expand the program to other grades.

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リバーサイド高校は1年生全員の紙の教科書をタブレットに切り替えたと、同校が月曜日に発表した。約20万ドルかかったこの切り替えの費用は、主に市からの補助金でまかなわれた。ローラ・チェン校長は、タブレットによって生徒は自分のペースで学べるようになると述べた。「生徒は動画を見たり、小テストを受けたり、すぐにフィードバックをもらったりできます」と校長は話した。「これはほんの始まりにすぎません。」誰もが納得しているわけではない。生徒が画面を見る時間が長くなりすぎるのではないかと心配する保護者もいる。「息子はもう毎日何時間もスマホを使っているんです」と、匿名を希望したある母親は語った。学校は、ほかの学年にこの取り組みを広げるかどうかを決める前に、年度末に生徒と保護者を対象に調査を行うとしている。

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    What is the most important news in this article?
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    Who believes that the tablets will let students learn at their own pace?
  3. 14
    Which of the following is true according to the article?
  4. 15
    Which best describes the writer of the article?

Ⅳ 英文を読み、設問に答えよ

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    (1) At 6 a.m., Hana Ito is already in her garden, picking tomatoes before the heat arrives. (2) She grew up in Tokyo and had never touched soil until she was thirty. (3) She is one of thousands of young city dwellers who have moved to the countryside to farm in recent years. (4) Her tomatoes now sell out every weekend at the local market. / 特集記事として、記事全体の話題を示している文はどれか。
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    Many people say that homework teaches children responsibility. Yet after twenty years as a teacher, I have come to believe that most homework does more harm than good. Children need time to play, rest and talk with their families. Schools should give far less homework than they do now. / What is the writer's main point?
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    When I joined a volunteer group at a care home, I thought I was going there to help others. I read newspapers aloud, served tea and listened to stories about the old days. Looking back, I realize that the people I visited gave me much more than I gave them. / What did the writer come to realize?
  4. 19
    Researchers found that people who usually sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to catch colds. / この内容と一致するものを選べ。

Ⅴ 次の設問に日本語で答えよ

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    下線部を和訳せよ。 Heavy use of social media is linked to lower self-esteem among teenagers, but the study does not show which comes first.
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    次の見出しを、時制が分かるように和訳せよ。 Former champion to coach national team
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    "The lake is now safe for swimming," a city official told reporters, though some residents remain doubtful. / 湖が泳いでも安全だと述べているのは誰か。また、記者自身の意見は示されているか。
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