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資料No. ： NS120530
I-1 TOEIC, TOEFL練習問題
(1) TOEIC 1. Part V ； Incomplete Sentence練習問題 The new president _______ increase R&D spending. (A) provides for (B) intends to (C) rejects the (D) supports an 2. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 _______ you have made the copies, please take them down to accounting. (A) While (B) After (C) During (D) Before 3. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 In this _______ case, the difficulty seems to lie with the shippers. (A) exactly (B) probably (C) also (D) particular 4. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 _______ you been able to install the software yet? (A) Had (B) Will (C) Were (D) Have 5. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 As you _______ imagine, we are very worried about the delay. (A) can (B) will (C) perhaps (D) ever 6. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 The contract was mailed the day _______ yesterday, so it should arrive soon. (A) after (B) beside (C) next (D) before 7. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 My daughter plans _______ a psychology course next semester. (A) to learn (B) to take (C) to apply (D) to study I-1 TOEIC, TOEFL練習問題 (2) TOEFL 1. 空所補充問題 Michigan is the second ----- U.S. state east of the Mississippi. (A) large (B) more large (C) larger (D) largest 2. 空所補充問題 Many insects have developed markings that make them appear ----- they belong to species that certain predators find undesirable. (A) when (B) where (C) as though (D) however 3. 空所補充問題 Economic theory categorizes the mineral wealth of mines together with rain and sunshine ----- "free goods." (A) for (B) to (C) being (D) at 4. 空所補充問題 If people would drive more slowly on the freeways, the volume of fuel saved ----- enormous. (A) would be (B) will be (C) is (D) are 5. 空所補充問題 If the Russian Revolution hadn't ousted the Romanovs from power in 1917, their dynasty ----- for some years. (A) had continued (B) may continue (C) continued (D) might have continued 6. 正誤問題 Thomas Young is (AS)best known for his (B)outstanding contributions to the science of optics, (C)although he was also an important physician, physicist and (DF)Egyptology. 7. 正誤問題 The Bar Mitzvah is (A)a Jewish religious ritual (B)and family (C)celebrating (D)commemorating a boy's 13th birthday. 8. 正誤問題 It is (A)considered a diplomatic interpreter's responsibility (B)to avoid turns of phrase that could be construed as (C)hostile or (D)insult when the speaker had no such intent. 9. 正誤問題 A good chef must be able not only to cook (A)with skill and imagination, but also (B)procure the best (C)ingredients and manage (D)a kitchen staff well. 10. 正誤問題 Medical ethics (A)are concerned (B)with the moral problems (C)that (D)arise in the practical application of modern medical science. I-2 TOEIC, TOEFL 練習問題解答 (1) TOEIC 1. Part V ; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 The new president _______ increase R&D spending. (A) provides for (B) intends to (C) rejects the (D) supports an 訳；新しい社長は研究開発予算の増加を意図しています。 ※正解(B)。increase が「増加」の意味の名詞なのか、「増加させる」の意味の動詞なのかが問題。名詞であれば increase in R&D spending となるはず。前置詞 for や冠詞 the、an は名詞の前に置かれているはずです。 2. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 _____ you have made the copies, please take them down to accounting. (A) While (B) After (C) During (D) Before 訳；コピーを取り終わったら、会計に持っていってください。 ※正解(B)。While や During は「…の間」の意味ですから、意味上不適切です。After か Before かの選択では、時間の前後関係を考えてみれば、難しい問題ではないはずです。 3 Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 In this _______ case, the difficulty seems to lie with the shippers. (A) exactly (B) probably (C) also (D) particular 訳；この特殊なケースでは、問題は輸出者側にあるように思えます。 ※正解(D)。lie with ... は「…に在る」。意味の上よりも、むしろ文法的に考えたほうが分かり易いでしょう。case という名詞を修飾するのは形容詞でなければなりません。 4. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 _______ you been able to install the software yet? (A) Had (B) Will (C) Were (D) Have 訳；もうソフトウェアのインストールは済みましたか。 ※正解(D)。software と install はすでに日本語と考えてもいいでしょう。yet があるところからも、この文の時制は明らかと言えるでしょう。Will であれば、be 動詞は原形 be でなければなりません。Were では be 動詞が二つになってしまいます。 5. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 As you _______ imagine, we are very worried about the delay. (A) can (B) will (C) perhaps (D) ever 訳；お察しいただけるように、当方では遅れを大変に心配しています。 ※正解(A)。文法的に助動詞が入ることは間違いなさそうです。ただし文法的に何が可能かを考える前に、As ..., の部分を見たことがあるか聞いたことがあることが重要です。多くの例文に接していれば必ずと言っていいほど出てくるはずの表現のひとつです。 6. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 The contract was mailed the day _______ yesterday, so it should arrive soon. (A) after (B) beside (C) next (D) before 訳；契約書は一昨日郵送されましたので、直ぐに着くでしょう。 ※正解(D)。まずは文脈から the day ------- yesterday がひとつの時を表す表現であることを理解することが重要です。あとはひとつひとつの選択肢を入れてみて、意味をなすものを探しましょう。 7. Part V; Incomplete Sentence練習問題 My daughter plans _______ a psychology course next semester. (A) to learn (B) to take (C) to apply (D) to study 訳；娘は来学期、心理学の授業を取る予定でいます． ※正解(B)。コロケーションの問題。"a psychology course"「心理学の授業」となっているので、「取る」の意味の動詞が必要です。単に psychology であれば、「勉強する」の意の learn や study も可能です。 (2) TOEFL 1. 空所補充問題 Michigan is the second ----- U.S. state east of the Mississippi. (A) large (B) more large (C) larger (D) largest ※正解(D)。【解説】 the second largestで「２番目に大きな」という意味になる。 2. 空所補充問題 Many insects have developed markings that make them appear ----- they belong to species that certain predators find undesirable. (A) when (B) where (C) as though (D) however ※正解(C)。【解説】 空所にas thoughを入れると「斑点（模様）をあたかも……のように見せる」の意味になる。predator「補食動物」、undesirable「嫌な」。 3. 空所補充問題 Economic theory categorizes the mineral wealth of mines together with rain and sunshine ----- "free goods." (A) for (B) to (C) being (D) at ※正解(A)。【解説】 前置詞forには「……として」という意味があるのでこれが正解となる。categorize... for〜「……を〜として分類する」。 4. 空所補充問題 If people would drive more slowly on the freeways, the volume of fuel saved ----- enormous. (A) would be (B) will be (C) is (D) are ※正解(A)。【解説】 If people would... を受けて、空所にはwould be（仮定法）が入る。 5. 空所補充問題 If the Russian Revolution hadn't ousted the Romanovs from power in 1917, their dynasty ----- for some years. (A) had continued (B) may continue (C) continued (D) might have continued ※正解(D)。【解説】 If the Russian Revolution hadn't ousted... から仮定法過去完了の文であることがすぐにわかる。これに合わせて空所にはmight have continuedが入る。これで「……だったら、〜が続いていたかも知れない」の意味になる。oust「追放する、失脚させる」。 6. 正誤問題 Thomas Young is (AS)best known for his (B)outstanding contributions to the science of optics, (C)although he was also an important physician, physicist and (DF)Egyptology. ※正解(D)。【解説】 Egyptology → Egyptologist。best、outstanding「顕著な」、接続詞althoughの用法に問題はない。physician「医者」、physicist「物理学者」に合わせてEgyptology「エジプト学」はEgyptologist「エジプト学者」にしなくてはいけない。 7. 正誤問題 The Bar Mitzvah is (A)a Jewish religious ritual (B)and family (C)celebrating (D)commemorating a boy's 13th birthday. ※正解(C)。【解説】 celebrating → celebration。celebrating、commemorating両方ともing形になっている。ここはfamily celebration commemorating... にすれば「……を記念する家族のお祝」の意味になる。 8. 正誤問題 It is (A)considered a diplomatic interpreter's responsibility (B)to avoid turns of phrase that could be construed as (C)hostile or (D)insult when the speaker had no such intent. ※正解(D)。【解説】 insult → insulting。【解説】hostileは「敵意のある」という意味の形容詞であるが、orの後に名詞insult「侮辱」が来ている。ここでは形容詞形insultingを用いる。construe「解釈する」 9. 正誤問題 A good chef must be able not only to cook (A)with skill and imagination, but also (B)procure the best (C)ingredients and manage (D)a kitchen staff well. ※正解(B)。【解説】 procure → to procure 。not onlyの後に不定詞to cookが使われている点に注目。but alsoの後にも、当然、toが来るはずだが、procureのままになっている。 10. 正誤問題 Medical ethics (A)are concerned (B)with the moral problems (C)that (D)arise in the practical application of modern medical science. ※正解(A)。【解説】 are → is。ethics「倫理観」のsにつられて基本的な誤りを見逃してはいけない。ethicsは単数なのでbe動詞はisになる。 II. 時事英文 World Press Freedom Day 2012 (その4：全4回シリーズ) A free press is sometimes called the Fourth Pillar of Democracy. That is because a free press reports abuses of power by public officials. It shines a spotlight on government decision makers and those who influence them. It keeps the citizens informed of news critical of the government, gives them the opportunity to exchange information and opinions about public affairs without interference by government officials. It spurs them into pressuring the government to right wrongs. As one-time U.S. Supreme Court Judge Felix Frankfurter once said, "Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of [achieving] a free society." A silent press means the end of democracy. III - a. 雑知識
｢肌触り｣に関連した表現 問題 1 ざらざら 僕の部屋のたたみは擦り切れて、ざらざらしている。 The tatami in my room feels ( ) from constant wear. a. rough b. wild c. hotly d. itchy 問題 2 すべすべ 週末に箱根に行き、温泉で肌がすべすべになった。 I went to Hakone over the weekend and I got ( ) skin from the hot spring. a. slime b. smooth c. sensitive d. smart 問題 3 ちくちくする このセーターのデザインは気に入っていますが、肌がちくちくするのがいやです。 I like the design of this sweater, but I don't like the way it ( ) my skin. a. bites b. spears c. prickles d. sticks 問題 4 ぬるぬる ウナギはぬるぬるしているのでつかみにくい。 Eels are hard to get hold of because they are ( ). a. clumsy b. stripped c. cold d. slippery 回答 1-a 2-b 3-c 4-d III -c. News Glossary order to destroy a ballistic missile 破壊措置命令 Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka indicated he will issue an official order to destroy a ballistic missile that could cause damage to the country. 田中直樹防衛相は、日本に危害を与える恐れのある弾道ミサイルの破壊措置命令を発令することを示唆した。 IV. Jokes a. I don't know why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. b. A young boy walks into the room carrying an armchair under one arm and a sofa under the other. "Where did you get that?" asks his father. "From a man in the park," says the little boy. "What have I been telling you about taking suites from strangers?" c. Three tradesmen are arguing about the world's oldest trade. "We built the pyramids, which are very ancient, so ours is the oldest trade,"" says the stonemason. "Nonsense," retorts the carpenter. "Noah's ark, the most notable creation of our trade, was built long before the pyramids." "Without a doubt ours is the most ancient trade," declares the electrician. "When God said 'Let there be light!', we had already laid the cables." d. Mars, Galaxy, Milky Way - why do astronomers have this obsession with chocolate? e. "I am going home to my mother!" threatens a young wife. "Go ahead!" snaps the husband. "But I am coming back with her," states the woman triumphantly. f. A man died after being struck by lightning. Puzzled, the doctor examining the body asked the police officer, "Why is he smiling?" The police officer replied, "Oh, he thought that someone was snapping his picture." |