平成２９年度

推 薦 入 試 試 験 問 題（文学科英語英文学専攻）
注 意 事 項１

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次の英文を読んで，後の問いに答えなさい。
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Language teachers are commonly asked, （ア）“What is the best way to learn aforeign language?” The answer frequently depends on the individual. Is there amagic secret to learning foreign languages? Why do some learners do really wellwhile others can never seem to improve? It is true that there is no easy way to learn
a foreign language. But there are a number of ways students can improve theirchances of success in the foreign language. Some of these are common sense. Others
are more difficult, but also more rewarding. Today, we’re going to look at whatmakes a good language learner.
The first question I normally ask my students is why they want to learn English. Is
it for travel? For work? To learn about other cultures? Everyone has a reason, andsometimes it’s for the wrong reason. But let’s assume that you want to be a good
English speaker for work and to travel. What can you do to better your English
ability?
First, use English at every opportunity. If you only have class once a week for 90
minutes, then don’t waste time in class and speak at every chance. Also, one class
may not be enough. You may need to look for opportunities outside of class as well.
Are you a member of an ESS (English Speaking Society) or a club that has bothJapanese and non-Japanese members? Do you have foreign friends? If the answer toany of these questions is no, then you should consider these as chances to improveyour ability and to make friends with others who share your interests.
Do you visit restaurants or businesses operated by non-Japanese or whose
customers are non-Japanese? Have you ever tried to talk to a non-Japanese person in
English or another language?
Do you read newspapers, magazines, or Web sites in English? Do you watch
Western TV programs in English or in Japanese? Did you know that you can watch
NHK news in English? These are free opportunities to improve your abilities.
Another opportunity that most students do not take advantage of often enough is
studying abroad. Studying abroad can be one of the fastest (and most enjoyable)
ways of improving one’s language ability. It also will open your mind to new waysof thinking and new ideas. Studying abroad doesn’t have to be expensive and you
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sixmonths. Obviously, the longer you stay, the better you will become. Yet, your【省略】language will not improve if you do not apply yourself. As with any of the ideas
above, this means that you must speak up and not be afraid to participate.
（イ） You can’t just say, “I want to improve my English ability.” You need to beable to act upon that wish.
(From ‘What Makes a Good Language Learner?,’ in Language and Our World,
pp.51-52, by Shawn M. Clankie, Toshihiko Kobayashi, Sanshusha, 2013)

問１

筆者は英語学習者が留学すること（ studying abroad）について，どのような考えを持っていますか。本文に即して日本語で述べなさい。ただし，200 字以内とする。
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下線部（ア）のように質問された場合，どのように答えますか。あなたの体験を踏まえて日本語で述べなさい。ただし，300 字以内とする。
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筆者は下線部（イ）のように主張していますが，あなたはどのような目標を持っていますか。本学での学習計画について具体例を挙げて日本語で述べなさい。ただし，300 字以内とする。

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