2022 年度

昭和女子大学附属昭和中学校入学考査問題

英語

帰国生

第 1 部 [Part1]

No. 1
Woman: Hey, did you see the new burger place that opened near the office? Do you want to havelunch there?
Man:Maybe. Have you eaten there yet?
Woman: Yeah, I went on Friday. Their selection of burgers is good and the atmosphere is cool, but theburgers aren’t that big.
Man:Oh, that’s no good. I like to have a big lunch. Do you mind if we go somewhere else?
Question: What does the man dislike about the new restaurant?
A) No one has tried the food there.
B) It isn’t located near the office.
C) The serving sizes are small.
D) It doesn’t have a good atmosphere.
No. 2
Woman: Excuse me. I’d like to return these boots I bought last week. Here’s the receipt.
Man:
I’m sorry, but we don’t accept returns on sale items.
Woman: Oh really? They were a gift for my mother, but they’re too big for her!
Man:
We can exchange them for another item. Unfortunately those boots are sold out, but how
about these shoes with a similar design?
Woman: Actually, those look great! I think she’ll be happy.
Question: What is the woman going to give her mother?
A) A pair of boots.
B) A pair of shoes.
C) A gift card.
D) Nothing at all.
No. 3
Woman: So I was thinking – what should we do for winter vacation this year?
Man:
How about going somewhere warm... like down to the islands?
Woman: Hmm, yeah I love the islands, but we did that last year. What about going up to the mountains
for some snowboarding?
Man:
We could do that, but it’s peak season and it will be very expensive and crowded on the lifts...
I hate that.
Question: Why doesn’t the woman want to go to the islands?
A) Because the islands are too hot.
B) Because she has done it before.
C) Because she wants to go to the mountains.
D) Because it will be expensive and crowded.

No. 4
Girl:
Jamie:
Girl:
Jamie:

Oh, you didn’t cycle to work today, Jamie?
No, I’ve been taking the train recently.
Why is that? Is something wrong with your bike?
No, I sweat too much in the summer heat, so my clothes are wet when I get to work.

Question: Why didn’t Jamie ride his bike to work today?
A) Because the train is much faster.
B) Because there is a problem with his bike.
C) Because he’s going to play soccer after work.
D) Because it’s too hot to ride in summer.

第 2 部 [Part2]

No. 5
Girl:
John:
Girl:

You don’t look so good, John. Are you OK?
Actually, no. I’ve had a fever and stomachache since lunchtime.
That’s not good! You should go see a doctor!
A) Yes, I’ll go once this headache passes.
B) No, I’m wearing a mask so I’ll be OK.
C) Yes, I’m going on the way home.
D) No, I went yesterday.

No. 6
Woman:
Man:
Woman:

Excuse me, I’m looking for the Plaza Roma restaurant. Isn’t it on this street?
Yes, it’s at the opposite end. But it’s not far from here.
Oh really? Should I take a taxi?
A) Yes, the restaurant is over there.
B) No, that restaurant is closed today.
C) Yes, it’s too far to go there by taxi.
D) No, it’s only a five‐minute walk.

No. 7
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Woman:

Welcome to Plaza Roma. Can I take your order?
I’ve heard that the pizza is really good here.
Oh my, it is truly amazing. We have the best pizza in town!
Which one would you recommend?
A) They’re all great, but the sausage and basil one is my favorite.
B) Yes, I definitely recommend it.
C) Today’s special is chicken cream spaghetti.
D) The tiramisu cake is truly excellent.

No. 8Man:
Sonya:<II>

Sonya, how are you getting to the party? Wanna share a taxi?
My boyfriend is driving. We can come by and pick you up!
A) Cool. I didn’t know you could drive.
B) Perfect. I’ll be ready by 8.
C) Thanks. That’s very kind of your dad.
D) Great. We can split the taxi fare.

第 3 部 [Part3]<I>
According to old Ethiopian stories, coffee was discovered 1,000 years ago by a farmer named Kaldi.
One day Kaldi noticed that his animals were very lively and excited. He realized that they were eating
the small red fruit growing on the trees on the hillside. He decided to try them himself, and when hedid, he liked the taste and the good feeling of energy that followed. He put some of them in hispocket and went home to tell his wife. She said the beans must have been sent from heaven and that
Kaldi must take them to the monks in the temple. The monks said the beans were the work of thedevil, and threw them into the fire. Soon the wonderful smell of roasting coffee beans filled thetemple. The roasted beans were rescued from the fire and the monks poured boiling water over themto stop the smell. That night the monks sat up late, drinking the wonderful liquid that they had
discovered.
Kaldi and the monks lived in an area of Ethiopia called Kaffa and that is where the name coffee
originated.
Today coffee is the world’s second most popular drink after tea, and Ethiopia continues to produce someof the finest coffee beans in the world.
No. 9
Question: How was coffee first discovered?
A) Kaldi took some beans to his wife, who tried eating them.
B) Some monks threw beans into a fire, which made a bad smell.
C) People living in a town called Kaffa enjoyed it as a popular drink.
D) A farmer tried some small fruit that was making his animals excited.
No. 10Question: Which is true from the story?
A) Coffee was named after a man named Kaffa, 1000 years ago.
B) The man’s wife threw the beans into a fire and poured water on them.
C) The monks did not like the beans at first, and tried to destroy them.
D) Coffee is the most popular drink in the world today.

Host:
Naomi:
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Host:
Naomi:

Today on the show we have a very special guest, famous Japanese tennis star and human rights
activist, Naomi Osaka! Welcome Naomi!
Thanks so much!
So... first of all, could you tell us a bit about your background?
Sure! I was born in Osaka in 1997 to my Japanese mother and Haitian father. We moved from Osaka
to New York when I was 3 years old. However, I do have some really good memories of walking in
the park with my mom, and eating nikuman from 7‐Eleven. In fact, we used to walk around Osaka's
Utsubo Park, which actually turned out to be the place where I won a tournament for the first time inJapan in 2019! What a coincidence!
Oh wow, that’s interesting! So, moving to New York at the age of 3, what was that like?
When we moved to the U.S., it was actually tough for me in elementary school because I did not
speak English at that time ‐‐ only Japanese. The teachers and students couldn't communicate with meat all for a while, which was not easy as a young child. But I learned English pretty quickly, and it's
now my first language.
That sounds tough, you must have been a strong girl. How’s your Japanese now? Do you still use it?
Actually, I enjoy watching a lot of TV and movies and reading manga in Japanese. And I sometimes
speak Japanese with my sister and my mom... But to be honest, I'm a little worried about speaking
too much in public. I feel like people and the media analyze every word I say so I have to be cautious
not to be misunderstood or taken out of context. That's why in my press conferences I listen to thequestions in Japanese (which I understand) but I answer in English... basically to protect myself fromnegative media!
Yes, I can understand that. The media is not always nice! What was it like growing up in a multi‐
cultural family?
Our household was a fun mix of cultures and influences ‐‐ Japanese, Haitian and American. We
thought it was normal but I guess it's kind of rare. All those cultures equally shaped me into theperson I am today. I credit my Japanese side for my discipline, good manners, cleanliness and sense ofstyle. My American side has allowed me to be more open‐minded and progressive. And my Haitianside has given me the courage to push through when things get tough!
Definitely! That’s so interesting! You’re really lucky to have all those influences.
Well, Naomi, thanks so much for joining us today!
My pleasure, thanks for having me!

No. 11
Question: Which does Naomi NOT mention during the interview?
A) She won a tournament in a park that she often went to as a child.
B) The media sometimes misunderstand her, so she stopped using Japanese in interviews.
C) Her Japanese heritage gave her most of her important personality traits.
D) When she first moved to America, she struggled to communicate with people.
No. 12
Question: Which is true about Naomi’s life and influences?
A) She had a tough time in the U.S. because she was the only Japanese student in her school.
B) She spoke Japanese as a child, but now her English is better than her Japanese.
C) Her Haitian background helped her to be open‐minded and forward‐thinking.
D) Growing up, she thought it was rare to have a multi‐cultural background.