子どもたちに英検を受けてもらおうと思い、英検2級の過去問に目を通し、対策を考えてみました。
何かご参考になることがあればとても嬉しいです。
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英検の過去問から対策を考える
英検の過去問にまず目を通して、実際に問題を解いてみる。
その上で、試験日までにどの部分を強化するのかを考える。
勉強方法は本当に色々ありますが、参考書だけでなく、読書をしたり、映画を鑑賞したりする時間もぜひ確保してみてくださいね！
長文読解の対策
2020年10月の過去問の長文読解を例にすると、過去問にPeter Rabbitの作者のBeatrix Potterさんの記述があります。
そこで、実際にThe Tale of Peter Rabbitを手に取って読んでみる。
Beatrix Potterさんについて描いているMiss Potterを鑑賞する。
そうすることによって関連の用語がより定着しやすい（語彙力の強化、リーディングの練習、リスニングの練習）などのメリットばかりなので、ぜひ試してみてくださいね。
2021年1月24日（日）の過去問を実際に確認する
筆記試験85分
Part 1 穴埋め問題
Part 2 長文の穴埋め問題
Part 3 長文読解
Part 4 ライティング
リスニングテスト約25分
Part 1 穴埋め問題
英単語は文脈の中で意味を覚える。
覚えた英単語はエッセイの中でも使えるようにしておく。
| marine | amusing | native | silent |
| seriously | instantly | currently | especially |
| utilized | satisfied | flavored | reflected |
| conservation | publication | revolution | ambition |
| duties | narrations | witnesses | elements |
| rating | sense | basis | charge |
| mysteries | detectives | compliments | structures |
| vary | navigate | pause | struggle |
| publishes | divides | scratches | attaches |
| distinguish | confirm | promote | govern |
| behind its back | against its will | at its best | in its opinion |
| in a series | for a living | at any moment | to some extent |
| dug up | came to | took over | fell on |
| under | in | on | beyond |
| up and down | now and then | all the way | not at all |
| above all else | out of place | at a distance | on the go |
| ashamed of | rid of | accustomed to | familiar to |
| has said | says | is saying | is said |
| that | if | how | why |
| What about | What for | How come | Why not |
2020年10月11日（日）の過去問
| principles | substitutes | decades | critics |
| intelligent | steady | pleasant | awkward |
| tube | loan | unit | pile |
| translating | measuring | arresting | greeting |
| luckily | obviously | commonly | separately |
| wound | trap | index | soil |
| label | figure | survey | purpose |
| proved | revealed | insisted | reported |
| retire | spoil | broadcast | insert |
| achieved | attended | assumed | attached |
| by degrees | by no means | in no time | in advance |
| staring at | laying off | coping with | throwing away |
| lifted across | poured over | handed down | used up |
| out of date | under construction | on the spot | in bloom |
| by far | too much | over time | for long |
| in detail | for nothing | on end | at most |
| come down | bring out | go by | carry on |
| to know | knowing | being known | having known |
| it | this | what | which |
| more | than | as | too |
Part 2 長文の穴埋め問題
接続詞、副詞をきちんと把握しておく。
- What is more
- Therefore
- By contrast
- Despite this
- Without this
- At the same time
- After a while
- Indeed
Cycles of Change
質問をまず読んで、キーワードに目を通しておく。
electricity, problems, popularity, environment, warm months, friends, to keep fit, staying safe
A Good Way to Save Space
質問のキーワードに目を通しておく。
crops, difficult to find, attracts more insects, makes vegetables taste bad
high temperatures, cool water, large trees, cloudy days
２０２０年10月11日（日）の過去問
質問にまず目を通し、キーワードを確認しておく。
- For one thing
- In contrast
- Similarly
- Meanwhile
- Fortunately
- In this way
- On the other hand
- As a result
A Fresh Idea, Cleaner Air
長文を読む際、穴あき部分の前後の関係をしっかり理解しながら読む。
Part 3 長文読解
長文読解もまず質問を頭に入れておく。
キーワードに丸を付けたり、下線を引いたりしておく。
- A couple of weeks ago, Sylvia…
- What is important for Sylvia to do?
- What does Mark Tucker want Sylvia to do?
Hagfish
- Which of the following is true about hagfish?
- People in the United States have started catching because…
- How do hagfish protect themselves from other fish?
- What benefit might hagfish provide in the future?
Recycling Old Ideas
- What is one way producing metals damages the environment?
- Why did people melt down metal items in the past?
- During the 20th century…
- How can people preserve the supply of rare metals?
- Which of the following statements is true?
２０２０年10月11日（日）の過去問
長文読解の前に質問に目を通す。
キーワード、キーポイントをしっかりと確認する。
- Why is Roger Taylor writing this email?
- What does Roger Taylor say about restaurants in the Westin Student Center?
- Roger Taylor asks students to…
Not Only a Writer
- Beatrix Potter…
- When Potter was an adult….
- Why was Potter’s first book in black and white?
- What was unique about Peter Rabbit?
The Impact of the Vikings
- According to modern research…
- Because the Vikings were good boat builders….
- What happened to many towns and villages where the Vikings lived?
- What is one way the Vikings have influenced the modern world?
- Which of the following statements is true?
Part 4 ライティング
ライティングの語数の目安は80語〜100語で、TOPICについて、２つの理由を述べ、意見をまとめる。
息子の担任の先生に教えていただいたライティングの練習サイトPobbleはとても効果的だと思います。
TOPIC
Some people say that more apartment buildings should allow pets such as dogs and cats. Do you agree with this opinion?
POINTS
- Cleanliness
- Lifestyles
- Neighbors
解答例
I think more apartment buildings should allow pets such as dogs and cats.
First, nowadays, the demand for apartment buildings that allow pets is increasing. This is because more and more people believe that owning a pet is a good way to reduce stress.
Second, when pet owners are unable to find an apartment that allows pets, it can lead to problems. For example, there could be an increase in the number of abandoned dogs and cats.
For these two reasons, I agree with this opinion.
2020年10月11日（日）の過去問
TOPIC
Some people say that young people should spend more time thinking about their future careers. Do you agree with this opinion?
POINTS
・Education
・Income
・Skills
解答例
I do not think that young people should spend more time thinking about their future careers.
First, schools already offer career education. For example, there are classes where students can learn about jobs and careers, and schools often invite guest speakers to talk about their experiences in society.
Second, young people should try different kinds of jobs instead of only thinking about a future career. By experiencing these jobs, they can find what skillsand abilities they have.
In conclusion, I do not believe young people should spend a lot of time thinking about their future careers.
リスニングテスト
第１部 対話
第２部 英文
過去問の音源を聞きながらリスニングテストの形式に慣れておく。
独学の場合はシャドーイングの練習、またオンラインレッスンでリスニングの練習をするのも効果的だと思います。
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Take care!
あみ
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