🗣No.2〜No.4 意見の質問

Yes, I do. Many stores are having trouble finding enough workers, and unstaffed stores can stay open longer with fewer employees. For example, some small shops at train stations already have no cashiers, and customers scan their items and pay by themselves. So, I think this kind of store will become a normal part of our lives.

はい、そう思います。多くの店が人手不足に苦しんでいて、無人店舗なら少ない従業員で長く営業できます。例えば駅の中には、すでにレジ係のいない小さな店があり、客が自分で商品を読み取って支払います。だから、こうした店は生活の当たり前になると思います。

No, I don't think so. Smartphones are useful, but some people can live comfortably without them, especially if they mainly stay in their local area. For example, my grandmother uses a simple phone only for calls, and she is perfectly happy with it. So, I think important services should also be available to people who do not use smartphones.

いいえ、そうは思いません。スマホは便利ですが、特に主に地元で過ごす人なら、なくても快適に暮らせます。例えば私の祖母は通話だけのシンプルな携帯電話を使っていて、それで十分満足しています。だから、大切なサービスはスマホを使わない人にも利用できるようにするべきだと思います。

Yes, I think so. Many people work or study until late, so they can't visit libraries during the day. If libraries stayed open until around nine, office workers could borrow books on their way home. This means that more people would be able to enjoy reading and learning.

はい、そう思います。多くの人が遅くまで働いたり勉強したりしていて、昼間は図書館に行けません。もし9時ごろまで開いていれば、会社員も帰りに本を借りられます。つまり、より多くの人が読書や学びを楽しめるということです。

No, I don't think so. Some people need to buy food or daily goods even during the holidays, such as people who live alone. For example, my grandfather lives by himself, and he often shops at a nearby supermarket on New Year's Day. Stores should let their workers take turns having days off instead.

いいえ、そうは思いません。一人暮らしの人など、休みの間も食べ物や日用品を買う必要がある人がいます。例えば私の祖父は一人で暮らしていて、元日によく近くのスーパーで買い物をします。代わりに、店は従業員が交代で休めるようにするべきです。

Yes, I think it's a good idea. Trees give shade and help keep streets cooler during the hot summer months. For example, walking along a street with many trees is much more comfortable than walking on a road with no shade in July. Trees also make cities look more beautiful, so people would enjoy going out more.

はい、良い考えだと思います。木は日陰を作り、暑い夏に通りを涼しく保ってくれます。例えば7月に木の多い通りを歩くのは、日陰のない道よりずっと快適です。木があると町も美しく見えるので、人は出かけるのがもっと楽しくなるでしょう。

Yes, I think they will. Big weddings are very expensive, and many young couples would rather spend their money on a new home or a trip. Also, more people now prefer a relaxed party with only close family and friends. In the future, small and simple weddings will probably become the most common style.

はい、そうなると思います。大きな結婚式はとても費用がかかり、多くの若い夫婦は新居や旅行にお金を使いたいと考えています。また、親しい家族や友人だけで気軽に祝うほうを好む人も増えています。将来は、小さくシンプルな結婚式がいちばん一般的な形になるでしょう。

No, I don't think enough is being done. Every summer, many people suffer from heatstroke, especially elderly people living alone. Some of them don't use their air conditioners because they want to save money. The government should do more, such as helping them pay their electricity bills and opening more public places where people can cool down.

いいえ、十分ではないと思います。毎年夏には多くの人が熱中症になり、特に一人暮らしのお年寄りが目立ちます。中には節約のためにエアコンを使わない人もいます。政府は電気代を補助したり、涼める公共の場所を増やしたりして、もっと対策をするべきです。

Yes, I think so. The main reason is that volunteer work helps employees develop new skills and see things from different points of view. For example, someone who helps at a local food bank may learn how to organize people and solve problems. That's why I think it benefits both the employees and the company.

はい、そう思います。主な理由は、ボランティアで社員が新しい技能を身につけ、違った視点で物事を見られるようになることです。例えば地域のフードバンクを手伝う人は、人をまとめたり問題を解決したりする力がつくかもしれません。だから社員にも会社にも良いと思います。

Yes, I think it's a good idea, for two reasons. First, students can explain things to each other, and teaching others is one of the best ways to understand something deeply. Second, studying with friends keeps them motivated, so they are less likely to give up when the work becomes difficult.

はい、良い考えだと思います。理由は2つあります。1つ目に、生徒どうしで説明し合えますし、人に教えることは物事を深く理解する最良の方法の一つです。2つ目に、友だちと勉強するとやる気が続くので、難しくなっても途中であきらめにくくなります。

Yes, I think so. Without elevators, stairs can be a big problem for elderly people, wheelchair users and parents with baby strollers. If more stations had elevators and ramps, they could travel without asking for help. This means that more people could go out freely and take part in society.

はい、そう思います。エレベーターがないと、お年寄りや車いすの人、ベビーカーを押す親にとって階段は大きな問題です。もっと多くの駅にエレベーターやスロープがあれば、助けを頼まずに移動できます。つまり、より多くの人が自由に出かけ、社会に参加できるということです。

Yes, I think so. Local shopping streets are important places where people meet and talk, but many of them are losing customers to large malls. The government could help young people open new shops by helping to pay the rent for empty stores. This would bring life back to these areas and create new jobs for local residents.

はい、そう思います。地元の商店街は人が出会い話す大切な場所ですが、多くが大型モールに客を奪われています。政府は空き店舗の家賃を補助して、若い人が新しい店を開くのを助けることができます。そうすれば地域に活気が戻り、住民の仕事も生まれます。

Yes, I think so. Many people never learn about saving, insurance or investing at school, so they make mistakes with their money. Companies could hold short seminars on these topics during working hours. This would help employees feel less anxious about the future, and society as a whole would become more financially stable.

はい、そう思います。多くの人は貯蓄や保険、投資について学校で学ばないので、お金のことで失敗します。企業は勤務時間中に短いセミナーを開くことができます。そうすれば社員の将来への不安が減り、社会全体も経済的に安定するでしょう。

Yes, I think so. For individuals, second-hand goods are a good way to save money. For society as a whole, they help reduce waste because things are used for longer. For example, a baby stroller is usually needed for only a few years, so passing it on to another family makes a lot of sense.

はい、そう思います。個人にとって、中古品はお金を節約する良い方法です。社会全体にとっては、物が長く使われるのでごみを減らせます。例えばベビーカーは数年しか使わないことが多いので、別の家族に譲るのはとても理にかなっています。

No, I don't think so. As you mentioned, the number of children is decreasing, and some schools have only a few students. However, if schools are combined, some children will have to travel a long way every day. Also, a school is often the center of a small town, so closing it may cause even more families to leave.

いいえ、そうは思いません。おっしゃったように、子どもの数は減っていて、生徒が数人しかいない学校もあります。しかし、学校を統合すると、毎日遠くまで通わなければならない子どもが出てきます。また、学校は小さな町の中心であることが多いので、閉校すればさらに多くの家族が町を出ていくかもしれません。

Yes, I think so. In the short term, it would cost companies money, and employees would need time to study. However, in the long run, staff with better English skills could deal with overseas customers and partners. So, I think it is a smart investment for any company that wants to grow.

はい、そう思います。短期的には会社にお金がかかり、社員も勉強の時間が必要です。しかし長い目で見れば、英語力の高い社員は海外の顧客や取引先に対応できます。だから、成長したい会社にとって賢い投資だと思います。

No, I don't think so. Children need some privacy, and checking every message could damage trust between parents and children. Instead, parents should talk with their children about online dangers and agree on some simple rules together. This way, children can learn to protect themselves without feeling watched all the time.

いいえ、そうは思いません。子どもにもある程度のプライバシーが必要で、すべてのメッセージを確認すると親子の信頼を損ないかねません。代わりに、親はネットの危険について子どもと話し、簡単なルールを一緒に決めるべきです。そうすれば、子どもはいつも見張られていると感じずに、自分を守る力を身につけられます。

Yes, I think so. It's true that some customers cancel because of sudden illness, but last-minute cancellations can cause serious losses for small restaurants. For example, a restaurant may have to throw away food it prepared for a large group. Charging a small fee would encourage customers to contact the restaurant earlier.

はい、そう思います。確かに急病でキャンセルする客もいますが、直前のキャンセルは小さな店に大きな損失をもたらします。例えば大人数用に準備した料理を捨てなければならないこともあります。少額の料金を取れば、客は早めに連絡するようになるでしょう。

That's a good point. Some customers might feel uncomfortable about the fee. However, I still think it's necessary. If the rule is clearly explained when people make a reservation, most customers will understand. It may even help the restaurant attract customers who respect its time and effort.

良いご指摘です。料金を不快に思う客もいるかもしれません。それでもやはり必要だと思います。予約のときにルールをはっきり説明すれば、ほとんどの客は理解するはずです。店の時間や手間を大切にする客を呼び込むことにもつながるかもしれません。

Yes, I think so. Finding a nursery school near home can be difficult, and parents often worry about picking up their children on time. For example, my aunt's company has a small daycare center in its building, so she can see her son during her lunch break. Many people like her could keep working after having children if more companies did this.

はい、そう思います。家の近くで保育園を見つけるのは難しいことがあり、親は時間どおりに迎えに行けるかどうかもよく心配しています。例えば私のおばの会社には建物の中に小さな保育施設があるので、おばは昼休みに息子に会えます。もっと多くの会社がこうすれば、おばのような多くの人が子どもを持ったあとも働き続けられます。

Yes, I do. Many students feel stressed about exams and relationships, but they do not know how to deal with it. For example, if students learned simple ways to relax, such as breathing exercises, they would feel calmer before tests. This would help them stay healthy in both body and mind.

はい、そう思います。多くの生徒が試験や人間関係でストレスを感じていますが、どう対処すればいいか分かりません。例えば、呼吸法のような簡単なリラックス法を学べば、試験の前に落ち着いていられるでしょう。心と体の両方の健康を保つのにも役立ちます。

Yes, I think it's a good idea, as long as people check the information themselves. AI can suggest places to visit and make a schedule in just a few seconds. It is especially useful for people who are visiting a city for the first time. However, if the information is old or wrong, travelers may go to a restaurant that has already closed.

はい、情報を自分で確認するなら良い考えだと思います。AIは数秒で行き先を提案し、予定を立ててくれます。初めて訪れる町では特に便利です。ただ、情報が古かったり間違っていたりすると、もう閉店したレストランに行ってしまうかもしれません。

Yes, I do. There are some disadvantages, such as the high cost of the robots, but the advantages are much greater. Robots can carry heavy things and deliver medicine, so nurses can spend more time caring for patients. This would also reduce stress for nurses, who often work long hours.

はい、そう思います。ロボットの費用が高いといった欠点もありますが、利点のほうがずっと大きいです。ロボットが重い物を運んだり薬を届けたりすれば、看護師は患者のケアにもっと時間を使えます。長時間働くことの多い看護師のストレスも減るでしょう。

Yes, I think so. Compared with the past, it is much easier to get information about health. Many people now use smartwatches to check how much they walk and how well they sleep. Healthy food, such as low-sugar snacks, is also easy to find at convenience stores. So, I think people are more health-conscious today.

はい、そう思います。昔と比べて、健康の情報はずっと手に入りやすくなりました。今では多くの人がスマートウォッチで歩数や睡眠の質を確認しています。低糖質のお菓子のような健康的な食品もコンビニで簡単に買えます。だから、今の人のほうが健康を意識していると思います。

Basically, yes. In most cases, children work harder when they do something they really enjoy. For example, a child who loves drawing will practice for hours without being told to. Of course, parents should give advice when their children are very young, but the final choice should be the child's.

基本的には、はい。たいていの場合、子どもは本当に好きなことのほうが頑張ります。例えば絵が大好きな子は、言われなくても何時間も練習します。もちろん幼いうちは親が助言すべきですが、最後は子どもが選ぶべきです。

Yes, I think so, because a short nap can help people feel refreshed and work more efficiently in the afternoon. This means that companies could get better results without making employees work longer. For example, if an office had a quiet room for napping, staff could rest for fifteen minutes after lunch. So, I think it's a smart idea.

はい、短い昼寝で頭がすっきりし、午後に効率よく働けるので、そう思います。つまり会社は、社員を長く働かせなくても良い成果を出せるということです。例えば静かな仮眠室があれば、社員は昼食後に15分休めます。だから賢い考えだと思います。