場所とテクノロジーの話題で求められる力
住んでいる街の話題では、場所を描写する力と変化を説明する力が求められます。テクノロジーの話題では、日常の習慣と社会的な影響の両方を話す力が必要です。
どちらも、Part 1では身近な事実、Part 3では一般的な意見というように、話のレベルが変わっていきます。
- Part 1:Where do you live? / How often do you use your phone?
- Part 3:How will cities change in the future? / Has technology improved people's lives?
自分の経験を話すときは過去形や現在完了、将来を予測するときは will / might / is likely to など、時制を正しく使い分けることも大切です。
ポイント:場所の話は「どこ・どんな・どう変わった」、テクノロジーの話は「何を・どう使う・どう影響する」の順で考えると整理しやすくなります。
住んでいる街:Part 1の回答例
Q: Where do you live?
I live in a residential area on the outskirts of a mid-sized city. It's about thirty minutes from the centre by train, so it's quite convenient, but it's much quieter than downtown.
Q: What do you like about your area?
I really like the fact that there's a big park just five minutes from my home. I often go jogging there in the mornings, and on weekends it's full of families having picnics.
Q: Has your area changed much in recent years?
Yes, quite a lot. A few years ago, a large shopping centre opened near the station, and since then, the area has become much busier. There are more cafés now, but the traffic has also got worse.
使える表現
- on the outskirts of(〜の郊外に)
- residential area(住宅街)
- within walking distance(歩いて行ける距離に)
- I like the fact that...(〜という点が好き)
- has become much busier(ずっとにぎやかになった)
テクノロジー:Part 1の回答例
Q: How often do you use your smartphone?
Honestly, far more than I should. I use it for everything from checking train times to reading the news, so it's probably the first thing I look at every morning.
Q: What apps do you use most?
Mainly messaging and map apps. I also use a language-learning app for about ten minutes a day, which has become part of my routine.
Q: Do you think you rely too much on technology?
To some extent, yes. Last month my phone battery died while I was out, and I realised I couldn't even find my way to a restaurant without it.
使える表現
- far more than I should(必要以上に)
- everything from A to B(AからBまで何でも)
- part of my routine(日課の一部)
- rely on / depend on(〜に頼る)
- to some extent(ある程度は)
最後の回答のように、小さな失敗談を入れると話が生き生きします。ただし作り話を長く話すより、実際の経験を短く話すほうが自然です。
Part 2:場所や道具を描写する
Part 2では、「よく訪れる場所」「役に立っている機器」のようなトピックが考えられます(練習用の一般的な例です)。
場所のメモ例
- where:駅の近くの図書館
- what:新しい建物、大きな窓
- when:試験前によく行く
- why:静かで集中できる、無料Wi-Fi
- feeling:落ち着く場所
話し始めの例(自作)
The place I'd like to describe is the public library near my local station. It was rebuilt a few years ago, so it's a modern building with huge windows that let in lots of natural light...
道具のメモ例
- what:ノイズキャンセリングのイヤホン
- how:通学中や勉強中に使う
- why:周りの音が気にならず集中できる
- change:勉強時間が増えた
場所の描写では、見た目→使い方→気持ちの順に話すと自然な流れになります。五感(光、音、におい)を1つ入れると描写が豊かになります。
Part 3:都市とテクノロジーの未来
Q(練習例): What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
The main advantage is convenience. Big cities offer more job opportunities and better public transport. However, living costs tend to be much higher, and many people find the crowds and noise stressful.
Q(練習例): How might technology change cities in the future?
I think we might see more automated public transport and smarter energy systems. That could make cities cleaner and more efficient. But I also think there's a risk that people who aren't comfortable with technology, such as some elderly residents, could be left behind.
予測・可能性の表現
- We might see...(〜が見られるかもしれない)
- It's likely that...(〜の可能性が高い)
- There's a risk that...(〜という恐れがある)
- be left behind(取り残される)
未来の質問では、断定しすぎず might / could / probably を使うのが自然です。「利点+懸念」の両面を話すと、考えの深さが伝わります。
よくある失敗と1週間メニュー
よくある失敗
- 地名や駅名ばかりを並べて、様子が伝わらない
- 変化を説明するときの時制(has become, used to be)が不正確
- テクノロジーの話で専門用語を無理に使う
- Part 3で「わかりません」で終わる
1週間メニュー
- 月:住んでいる街についてPart 1の質問5つに録音
- 火:テクノロジーについてPart 1の質問5つに録音
- 水:Part 2(場所)を1分メモ+2分スピーチ
- 木:Part 2(道具)
- 金:Part 3の未来の質問に might / could を使って答える
- 土:録音を聞き直し、時制の誤りをチェック
- 日:表現リストの音読
Part 3で意見が浮かばないときは、I haven't thought about it much, but I suppose... と前置きして、自分の街の例から考え始めると話が続きます。今日は、自分の街の「昔と今」を英語で3文話してみましょう。
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