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問1 次の(1)～(5)の英文の空所に入る単語1語を書きなさい。ただし、英文の意味がとおるように、( )内の太字で書かれた単語を適切に変化させること。
(1) The _________ of the new policy was met with widespread criticism. (INTRODUCE)
(2) Despite his initial _________, he eventually agreed to participate in the project. (RELUCTANT)
(3) The _________ of the endangered species is crucial for maintaining biodiversity. (SURVIVE)
(4) The author’s _________ portrayal of life in the 19th century was praised by critics. (AUTHENTIC)
(5) The company’s _________ approach to customer service has earned them a loyal following. (PERSON)
問2 次の(1)～(10)の上下の英文が同様の意味になるように、空欄に入る2～5語の英語表現を書きなさい。ただし、太字で書かれた単語をそのままの形で含めること。なお、文頭の語は最初の文字を大文字で書くこと。
(1) I regret not having taken the opportunity to study abroad.
wish
I _______________ the opportunity to study abroad.
(2) It is probable that the government will call a snap election.
likelihood
There is _______________ a snap election.
(3) Could you assist me in assembling this furniture?
give
Could you _______________ assembling this furniture?
(4) “I intend to climb Mount Everest next year,” she said to him.
announced
She _______________ to climb Mount Everest the following year.
(5) It was unnecessary for you to apologize for the misunderstanding.
needn’t
You _______________ for the misunderstanding.
(6) The strong winds caused the postponement of the sailing race.
resulted
The strong winds _______________ of the sailing race.
(7) Despite the heat, the marathon runners continued to push themselves.
even
The marathon runners continued to push themselves, _______________ hot.
(8) Would you mind taking the time to explain the concept to me again?
appreciate
I would _______________ the concept to me again.
(9) It makes no difference whether you believe me or not; it’s the truth.
matter
It _______________ me or not; it’s the truth.
(10) I am confident that he will succeed in his new career.
no
I have _______________ in his new career.
模範解答
問1
(1) introduction
(2) reluctance
(3) survival
(4) authentically
(5) personalized
問2
(1) wish I had taken
(2) a strong likelihood (that) the government will call / a likelihood of the government calling
(3) give me a hand with / give me a hand in
(4) announced (that) she was intending / announced her intention
(5) needn’t have apologized
(6) resulted in the postponement
(7) even though it was
(8) appreciate it if you took the time to explain / appreciate your taking the time to explain
(9) doesn’t matter whether you believe
(10) no doubt (that) he will succeed
解答解説
問1
(1) introduction: 「導入」という意味の名詞。
(2) reluctance: 「不本意、気乗りしないこと」という意味の名詞。
(3) survival: 「生存」という意味の名詞。
(4) authentically: 「本物らしく、真正に」という意味の副詞。
(5) personalized: 「個別の、パーソナライズされた」という意味の形容詞。
問2
(1) wish I had taken: 仮定法過去完了。「～していればよかったのに」。
(2) a strong likelihood (that) the government will call / a likelihood of the government calling: 「～の可能性が高い」。
(3) give me a hand with / give me a hand in: 「～を手伝う」。
(4) announced (that) she was intending / announced her intention: 間接話法/名詞節。
(5) needn’t have apologized: 「～する必要はなかったのに（実際はした）」。
(6) resulted in the postponement: 「～という結果になった」。
(7) even though it was: 「～だったけれども」。
(8) appreciate it if you took the time to explain / appreciate your taking the time to explain: 「～していただけるとありがたい」。
(9) doesn’t matter whether you believe: 「～かどうかは問題ではない」。
(10) no doubt (that) he will succeed: 「～を確信している」。
