シグナルワード
What are the benefits/advantages of...? / Can you explain some benefits of...? / What disadvantages do...suffer? / What would be the result of...?
回答パターン
〜には大きな利点(欠点)があると思います。(前置き)
最も重要な点は〜です。(主な利点・欠点)
また、〜という面も見逃せません。(補足)
このことから、〜と言えるでしょう。(まとめ)
過去問より
Can you explain some of the benefits of protecting endangered animals from extinction?
What disadvantages do they suffer because they don't use the internet?
What do you think children can learn from having a pet?
What do you think are the benefits of a child having a pet?
回答例
— What do you think are the benefits of a child having a pet?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜には大きな利点があると思います。 (前置き)
I think there are several meaningful benefits for children who have pets.
2. 最も重要な点は〜です。 (主な利点)
The most significant one is probably the development of responsibility, since caring for another living creature requires regular attention and commitment.
3. また、〜という面も見逃せません。 (補足)
On top of that, having a pet can provide emotional comfort and help children develop empathy.
4. このことから、〜と言えるでしょう。 (まとめ)
Overall, I think the experience of raising a pet can teach children life skills that are hard to learn any other way.
03質問タイプ3:理由
「なぜ〜だと思いますか?」という質問です。Part 3で最も頻繁に出るタイプのひとつです。
シグナルワード
Why...? / Can you explain why...? / Can you suggest why...? / What do you think makes...?
回答パターン
〜にはいくつかの理由があると思います。(前置き)
最も大きな理由は〜でしょう。(主な理由)
もう一つ重要な点として、〜も挙げられます。(補足)
このことを考えると、〜と言えます。(締め)
過去問より
Why do people like to watch sports on TV?
Can you explain why people like to watch sports competitions?
Can you explain why some people think watching sport is good, while other people think it's a waste of time?
Why do you think some children like to talk a lot?
Can you suggest why some children like talking while others don't?
Can you explain why some parents want their children to talk more?
Why do you think children like to talk to people?
Can you explain why some famous people are used in advertisements?
Why do you think some countries are better at sport than others?
Why do people use the internet?
Can you explain why some animal species are facing extinction?
Can you explain why some people refuse to eat animals?
Why do you think we need to have rules in society?
回答例
— Why do people like to watch sports on TV?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜にはいくつかの理由があると思います。 (前置き)
There are several reasons why people enjoy watching sports on TV.
2. 最も大きな理由は〜でしょう。 (主な理由)
The most significant one is convenience, since they can enjoy the game from home without having to travel to the venue.
3. もう一つ重要な点として、〜も挙げられます。 (補足)
Another important factor is that TV broadcasts provide commentary and instant replays, which help viewers follow the action more closely.
4. このことを考えると、〜と言えます。 (締め)
Taken together, these factors make watching sports on TV an attractive option for many people.
シグナルワード
Do you think it's easy/difficult to...? / Is it possible to...? / How challenging is it to...? / How easy/hard do you think it is to...?
回答パターン
〜はそれほど簡単ではないと思います(または比較的達成しやすいと思います)。(立場)
最も難しい(容易な)点は〜でしょう。(主な理由)
一方で、〜という条件が整えば、状況は変わるかもしれません。(条件・留保)
総じて、〜は大きな課題だと思います。(締め)
過去問より
Do you think it's easy to establish international laws?
What sorts of problems need to be overcome in order to get countries to agree to a law?
回答例
— Do you think it's easy to establish international laws?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜はそれほど簡単ではないと思います。 (立場)
I think it's actually quite difficult to establish international laws that all countries are willing to follow.
2. 最も難しい点は〜でしょう。 (主な理由)
The biggest challenge is that different countries have different political systems, values, and priorities, which makes it hard to reach a consensus.
3. 〜という条件が整えば、状況は変わるかもしれません。 (条件・留保)
That said, in areas where there is a clear shared interest, such as trade or environmental protection, countries have been able to cooperate effectively.
4. 総じて、〜は大きな課題だと思います。 (締め)
Overall, though, I think international law-making is a slow and complex process.
シグナルワード
Do you think it's a good way/idea/approach to...? / Is...a good method? / Do you think it's appropriate...? / Would you say it's a good...?
回答パターン
〜は良い方法だと思います(ただし〜という留保もあります)。(立場)
その理由の一つは〜です。(理由)
ただし、〜という点には注意が必要です。(留意点)
全体として、〜だと思います。(まとめ)
過去問より
Do you think keeping endangered animals in zoos is a good way to protect them?
Do you think sports shows on TV are a good way to encourage people to exercise?
Do you think it would be a good idea for schools to keep small animals for children?
Do you think it's appropriate for athletes to advertise unhealthy foods?
Would you say being a police officer is a good job?
回答例
— Do you think keeping endangered animals in zoos is a good way to protect them?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜は良い方法だと思います(ただし〜)。 (立場)
I think zoos can play a useful role in conservation efforts, but they are not a perfect solution.
2. その理由の一つは〜です。 (理由)
On one hand, zoos provide a safe environment for endangered species and can support breeding programs that help maintain population numbers.
3. ただし、〜という点には注意が必要です。 (留意点)
On the other hand, keeping animals in captivity raises welfare concerns, and zoos alone cannot address the root causes of extinction, such as habitat loss.
4. 全体として、〜だと思います。 (まとめ)
So I would say zoos are one part of the solution, but they need to be combined with broader conservation strategies.
シグナルワード
How can...? / How do you think someone can...? / Can you suggest how...? / What can...do to...?
回答パターン
〜するためにはいくつかの方法があると思います。(前置き)
まず最も効果的なのは〜です。(主な方法)
また、〜することも大切です。(補足)
継続的に取り組むことで、〜できると思います。(締め)
過去問より
How do you think someone can improve their communication skills?
Can you suggest how someone can learn to be a better talker/speaker?
How can parents encourage their children to express themselves more?
How can governments help protect endangered animals?
What can ordinary people do to help protect endangered animals?
How do you think a speech can be made less boring?
回答例
— How do you think someone can improve their communication skills?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜するためにはいくつかの方法があります。 (前置き)
I think there are a few practical ways to become a better communicator.
2. まず最も効果的なのは〜です。 (主な方法)
The most effective approach is probably to seek out opportunities to speak in front of others, such as joining a club or taking part in group discussions.
3. また、〜することも大切です。 (補足)
It's also important to actively listen to others and pay attention to how good communicators express their ideas.
4. 継続的に取り組むことで、〜できると思います。 (締め)
With consistent practice over time, I think most people can make significant improvements.
10質問タイプ10:仮定
「もし〜だったら」という仮定の状況を想像して答える問題です。断定しにくい内容が多いので、I think / I believe / In my view などで意見であることを示しながら答えると自然になります。
シグナルワード
If there were no...what would...? / What do you think would happen if...? / What would...be like if...?
回答パターン
〜という状況を想像すると、〜だと思います。(前置き)
最も深刻な問題(変化)は〜でしょう。(主な推測)
さらに、〜という影響も考えられます。(補足)
総じて、〜ということになると思います。(締め)
過去問より
If there were no laws, what do you think society would be like?
What do you think would be the result if an animal disappears from the earth?
How do you think the internet influences teenagers and children?
How do you think the personality of a child is formed?
回答例
— If there were no laws, what do you think society would be like?
パターン
回答例
1. 〜という状況を想像すると、〜だと思います。 (前置き)
Imagining a world without laws, I think things would become extremely chaotic very quickly.
2. 最も深刻な問題は〜でしょう。 (主な推測)
The most serious problem would be that people could act without any fear of consequences, which would inevitably lead to conflict and violence.
3. さらに、〜という影響も考えられます。 (補足)
Beyond that, there would be no mechanism to protect people's rights or resolve disputes fairly.
4. 総じて、〜ということになると思います。 (締め)
In short, I believe laws are absolutely fundamental to a stable and safe society.
11まとめ
Part 3の質問は一見バラバラに見えますが、以下のように整理できます。
具体例型What are some examples / Can you give examples