第14回 の解答
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語彙・熟語(大問1形式)
目安 2分30秒空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを1つ選びなさい。
訳:ますます多くの人が、現金に代わる便利な手段としてスマートフォンで支払うようになっている。
訳:公共の場で無料Wi-Fiを使うときは、誰かに支払い情報を盗まれるかもしれないので注意すべきだ。
訳:他の銀行の口座に送金するたびに、その銀行は少額の手数料を請求する。
訳:多くの人が、毎月いくら使っているかを把握するために家計簿アプリを使っている。
訳:買い物中に現金を使い果たしたので、残りの品物はスマホで支払った。
長文読解(大問3形式)
目安 4分Going Cashless
For many years, Japan was known as a country where people preferred to pay in cash. Crime rates were low, so people felt safe carrying large amounts of money, and many small shops did not accept credit cards. In 2019, cashless payments made up only about a quarter of all payments in Japan, which was much lower than in countries such as South Korea and China.
In recent years, however, the situation has changed quickly. The government set a goal of increasing cashless payments, and it offered points to shoppers who paid by card or smartphone. Many people also began to avoid touching cash during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smartphone payment services became popular because users only need to scan a code at the register. By 2023, cashless payments had risen to nearly forty percent of all payments.
Although cashless payments are convenient, they also have some disadvantages. Elderly people who are not used to smartphones may find them difficult to use. Shops have to pay fees to payment companies each time a customer pays, which can be a burden for small businesses. In addition, if there is a power cut or a system problem, people may not be able to pay at all. For these reasons, experts say that cash will still play an important role for some time.
リスニング(Part1 会話形式)
目安 2分W Excuse me. I'd like to pay for this sweater with my smartphone.
M I'm sorry, but our payment machine isn't working right now. Could you pay with cash or a credit card?
W Oh, I don't have my card with me, and I only have about ten dollars in cash.
M The sweater is thirty-five dollars. There's an ATM on the first floor, though.
W OK, I'll go and get some money. Could you keep the sweater for me until I come back?
M Of course.
スピーキング(面接No.4形式)
35秒Do you think Japan should become a completely cashless society?
💡 completely(完全に)という強い語がある質問は No が答えやすく、例外となる人や状況を挙げればOKです。
模範解答
いいえ。まだ現金を必要とする人もいると思います。例えば、多くの高齢者はスマホでの支払いに慣れていません。また、大地震が起きて停電したら、現金がないと支払いができません。
💡 completely(完全に)という強い語がある質問は No が答えやすく、例外となる人や状況を挙げればOKです。