第5回 の解答
テーマ：移民政策 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：言葉の壁のために新しい社会に溶け込むのが難しいと感じる移民もいれば、地元のクラブやボランティア団体に参加してすぐに適応する移民もいる。
訳：隣国からの難民の突然の流入は地元の病院や学校に大きな負担をかけたが、それらはそれほど多くの新たな到着者を受け入れる準備ができていなかった。
訳：多くの住民は当初、外国人工場労働者の到来に不安を抱いていたが、地域の行事を通じて彼らと知り合うにつれて、その不安は薄れていった。
訳：働くためにその国に来る若者の多くは、到着したその日から自力でやっていかなければならず、何の助けもなしに住居を探し、銀行口座を開設する。
訳：野党からの強い抗議にもかかわらず、首相は外国人介護労働者に発給するビザの数を倍増させる計画について譲歩することを拒んだ。
長文読解（大問3形式）
目安 4分30秒Filling the Labor Gap
Many wealthy nations with aging populations now face serious labor shortages, particularly in industries such as agriculture, construction, and elderly care. As the number of working-age people shrinks, employers in these sectors struggle to find enough staff, and some businesses have been forced to reduce their services. Accepting more foreign workers appears to be an obvious solution, yet it remains politically sensitive, since many voters worry about the economic and social effects of large-scale immigration.
One common concern is that immigrants lower wages for native workers. Most economic research, however, suggests that the overall effect is small and often temporary. Newcomers do not simply compete for jobs; they also spend money on housing, food, and other goods, creating demand that leads to new employment. Some studies have found, however, that the workers most affected are those whose skills closely resemble those of the newcomers, often including earlier immigrants themselves. Economists therefore continue to debate how the costs and benefits are distributed, even if the average impact appears modest.
A more serious challenge may be integration. When governments treat foreign workers purely as temporary labor, offering little language instruction or support for their families, the workers may become socially isolated. This can lead to misunderstandings with local residents and make it harder for skilled workers to stay long enough to make full use of their abilities. Employers, too, often find that workers leave once they have gained experience, taking their skills to other countries. For this reason, some experts argue that immigration policy should focus not only on how many people to admit but also on how to help them build lasting lives in their new communities.
リスニング（Part2 文章形式）
目安 2分🎙 Canada is often cited as an example of a country that manages immigration successfully. Since the 1960s, it has used a points-based system to select economic immigrants. Applicants receive points for factors such as age, education, work experience, and ability in English or French. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residence. Supporters say this approach helps the country attract people whose skills match the needs of its economy. However, the system is not without problems. Many highly educated immigrants struggle to find work in their fields because Canadian employers do not always recognize foreign qualifications. As a result, doctors and engineers sometimes end up driving taxis.
スピーキング（面接No.4形式）
40秒Japan is accepting more foreign workers to deal with its labor shortage.
Should Japan accept more immigrants in the future?
💡 最後にHowever で条件を加えると、一方的でない成熟した意見に聞こえる。
模範解答
はい、受け入れるべきだと思います。日本の労働人口は急速に減少しており、介護や農業などの産業ではすでに人手が不足しています。また、異なる文化を持つ人々は新しいアイデアをもたらし、社会をより多様にしてくれます。ただし、移民が円滑に定住できるよう、政府は語学教室などの支援を提供すべきです。
💡 最後にHowever で条件を加えると、一方的でない成熟した意見に聞こえる。