第16回 の解答
テーマ：天気と気候 正解は緑、解説・和訳・スクリプト・模範解答つき
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：天気予報によると、明日の朝は晴れるが、午後には雨が降り始める。
訳：昨年の夏の長い干ばつは、2か月間ほとんど雨が降らなかったため、農作物に深刻な被害をもたらした。
訳：日本の夏は暑くて湿気が多いので、日陰にいても不快に感じる人が多い。
訳：午前中は雨が激しく降っていたが、午後には天気が回復したので、私たちはピクニックに出かけた。
訳：大雪にもかかわらずマラソンは予定通り開催され、何千人ものランナーが参加した。
長文読解（大問3形式）
目安 4分Why Cities Are Hotter
On summer days, temperatures in city centers are often several degrees higher than in the countryside nearby. This is known as the "heat island" effect. It was first described in the early 1800s by a British scientist who noticed that London was warmer than the surrounding areas. Since then, as cities have grown larger, the effect has become stronger in many parts of the world.
Scientists have identified several causes of heat islands. Buildings and roads made of concrete and asphalt absorb heat from the sun during the day and release it slowly at night. Cities also have fewer trees and less open ground, so there is less water evaporating to cool the air. In addition, heat is produced by cars, factories, and air conditioners. In Tokyo, the average temperature has risen by about three degrees over the past hundred years, which is much more than the global average.
Heat islands can cause serious problems. More people suffer from heatstroke, and the demand for electricity rises as people use their air conditioners more. To fight the problem, some cities are planting more trees and creating "green roofs" covered with plants. Others are using special paint that reflects sunlight on roads and buildings. Studies show that such measures can lower the surface temperature of streets and roofs by several degrees.
リスニング（Part1 会話形式）
目安 2分M Are you ready for our hiking trip tomorrow?
W I was, but I just checked the weather. A typhoon is coming, and there might be strong winds.
M Really? That's too bad. Should we cancel the trip?
W I think so. It's not safe to be in the mountains in that kind of weather.
M You're right. Let's go next weekend instead. The forecast says it will be sunny then.
W Sounds good. I'll change our bus reservation tonight.
スピーキング（面接No.4形式）
35秒Do you think people can do more to stop global warming?
💡 「個人ができること」を2つ挙げるのが定番。We can ... / We can also ... の形が便利です。
模範解答
はい。一人ひとりが小さな違いを生み出せると思います。例えば、車の代わりに公共交通機関を使うことができます。また、エネルギーを節約するため、必要ないときはエアコンを消すこともできます。
💡 「個人ができること」を2つ挙げるのが定番。We can ... / We can also ... の形が便利です。