次の問い(A・B)に答えよ。(配点 33)
A 次の文章とグラフを読み、下の問い(問1～3)に対する答えとして各空所に入れるの
に最も適切なものを、それぞれ下の①～④のうちから一つずつ選べ。
When people communicate, they usually assume shared values. But in fact,
there are often notable differences in the values recognized by particular groups
of people. For example, while many people within the European Union (EU)
agree on several common values, there are differences among their countries.
A 2007 European Commission report identified clear examples of these
similarities and differences. People from various countries were asked to
choose which values they consider important in their society. As shown in the
graph, a majority of the respondents in the EU considered peace important for
them (61%). This was followed by respect for the environment, which was selected
by exactly half of the respondents.
However, when the results were compared by country, a different picture
emerged. Although overall, social equality, freedom of opinion, and 35 were
equally valued, differences were noted among countries. For example, freedom of
opinion was selected by 37 percent of all respondents, but more highly valued in the
UK (55%) and the Netherlands (52%) than elsewhere. The greatest variation was
found in the results for how people regard tolerance, which was selected by
60 percent in the Netherlands but by only 11 percent in Greece.
Such differences in values can cause misunderstandings in communication
between people with different backgrounds. To put it another way, to improve
communication, it is important to recognize differences in values. Therefore, to
become effective communicators, people should reflect objectively on their
own values.
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate for ( )?
① diversity ② innovation ③ peace ④ tolerance
2. Which of the following statements is true? ( )
① Greek values regarding tolerance closely follow the EU member trend.
② People in the EU now believe that business orientation is more important
than respect for history.
③ Respect for the environment is less than the three least commonly selected
values combined.
④ The Netherlands and the UK share a similar view concerning freedom of
opinion.
3. According to the writer, what is needed to become a good communicator? ( )
① To agree on a shared set of values.
② To consider the number of respondents.
③ To have a high regard for EU member countries.
④ To think about one’s own values and those of others.
B 次の広告を読み、次の問い(問1～3)の各空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを、それ
ぞれ下の①～④のうちから一つずつ選べ。
1. To have SWIP Newspaper delivered, you must ( ).
① give your credit card information on their homepage
② provide directions to your home for their delivery agency
③ take the transfer slip to a convenience store and pay
④ use a postal transfer form to send your payment
2. SWIP Newspaper guarantees that ( ).
① subscribers can participate in SWIP English seminars
② the SWIP writers will respond to each online discussion entry
③ their online dictionary is adjusted on a weekly basis
④ video clips on their articles can be purchased at reasonable prices
3. According to the advertisement, ( ).
① the newspaper focuses on international news
② the newspaper is published online
③ there are twenty thousand readers overseas
④ you save five hundred yen on a one-year subscription
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次の文章は、同一の状況について二人の人物がそれぞれの観点から述べたものである。
文章を読み、下の問い(問1～5)の各空所に入れるのに最も適切なものを、それぞれ下
の①～④のうちから一つずつ選べ。(配点 30)
A Family Trip to the City
Father talking about the trip: Well, I guess the day was a success. It was Sunday
and I would rather have stayed at home, but at least we enjoyed the day as a family,
and Tom and Cindy got to do something they wanted to do. The train ride into town
in the morning was pleasant -- better than it is on weekdays. It wasn’t crowded at
all and I had plenty of space. Plus, by using the train, I didn’t have to worry about
parking. I could even take a little nap on the way home. With all the shopping we
did in the afternoon, I needed that nap. Tom always wants to go by car. He says
that way you don’t have to carry all the stuff you buy. Either way, shopping always
makes me so tired. I can’t stand all the walking, standing and waiting, and I think
it is dangerous to drive when you are tired. I was a bit disappointed that we didn’t
have time to go to the bookstore. That was the thing I wanted to do the most. But
we got winter clothes for the children, which was my wife’s main purpose. Tom was
happy that we got to meet the professional ball players. He even got some
autographs. And Cindy got some new clothes and a pair of boots. I would have
preferred something other than hamburgers and fries for lunch, since this was
a chance for my wife and me to enjoy a nice restaurant.
Daughter talking about the trip: The day wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.
I mean, I always like going into the city -- I just don’t like going with Mom and Dad.
I especially hate going with my little brother. The train ride was terrible. Dad was
happy because he was able to read his newspaper. But it was so embarrassing when
he turned the pages. He made so much noise that people turned and looked at us.
Um, let’s see ... getting the autographs from the baseball players wasn’t as boring as
I thought it was going to be, even though it took up the whole morning. It was part
of a special event for fans hosted by a big department store and was a really big deal
for my little brother. The autographs kept him happy all day. All he ever thinks
about is baseball ... and hamburgers! Luckily, it was held at the department store
where we went shopping so we didn’t have to go anywhere else. I wanted to shop
more for clothes -- well, I mean the clothes that I want. Mom made us try on the
clothes she chose. She gets really tense and stressed out about getting clothes for
us. I never like what she chooses and she won’t let me create my own style. So I
was really surprised when, at the last store, she let me pick out a new pair of winter
boots in the style that I wanted. I think she is relieved now, because she has winter
clothes ready for my brother and me. This is one of the biggest things she has to do
each year and now she is finished with it. And it is good that Dad did help her.
But we ran out of time and couldn’t stop at the furniture store. Mom and Dad had
been talking about getting a new carpet for a long time. So, all in all, the day
wasn’t so bad, but next time, I want to choose my own clothes.
1. The father enjoyed the train ride because ( ).
① he didn’t have to stand in line
② he had enough room to relax
③ it was cheaper on weekends than on weekdays
④ there were not many embarrassing people
2. The daughter didn’t like the train ride because ( ).
① her brother didn’t want to carry the bags
② her father drew the attention of other passengers
③ her father was tired from shopping and took a nap
④ the clothes her mother selected were too heavy to carry
3. The day’s activities included ( ).
① a baseball game, a hamburger lunch, and shopping
② an autograph event, lunch, and clothes shopping
③ an event with some baseball players, a quick lunch, and buying a carpet
④ visits to a bookstore, the furniture store, and an expensive shoe store
4. The mother was probably satisfied with the day because ( ).
① everyone was happy about the restaurant they went to
② she got winter clothes for the children in time
③ she was able to complete her shopping for the entire year
④ the father decided to do something he had been talking about
5. Which of the following illustrations most accurately shows the results of the day
in the city? ( )
