2023 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

リスニングスクリプト

第 1 部 [Part1]

No. 1
Girl:
Jeff:
Girl:
Jeff:

Oh, you didn’t cycle to work today, Jeff?
No, I’ve been taking the train recently.
Why is that? You don’t like cycling when it’s raining?
No, it takes too long, and I have baseball practice early in the morning every day so I need toget there quickly.

Question: Why didn’t Jeff ride his bike to work today?
A) Because the train is faster.
B) Because it has been raining a lot recently.
C) Because it’s dangerous to ride a bicycle in the rain.
D) Because he likes to practice basketball every day.
No. 2
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:
Boy:

Hey, did you see the new game center that opened near the station? Do you want to go thereafter school?
Maybe. Have you been there yet?
Yeah, I went yesterday. Their selection of games is good and the interior design is cool, but
the place is really crowded and you have to wait for all the best games.
Oh, that’s no good. I hate waiting around. Why don’t we go somewhere else?

Question: What does the girl dislike about the new game center?
A) The location isn’t good.
B) The design isn’t cool.
C) There aren’t many good games.
D) There are too many people.
No. 3
Woman: Hi, I’d like to start taking guitar lessons, and I’ve heard good things about your school.
How much are your lessons?
Man:Well, the group lessons are the cheapest at $30 for a 30‐minute lesson. Private lessons are a
bit more expensive ‐ $100 for 1 hour.
Woman: Hmm, OK. I don’t want to be in a group because I think I’ll be really slow at learning and I
don’t want to waste the other students’ time. Well, how many people are in a group lesson?
Man:
There are between 3 and 10 students in a group lesson.
Question: Which is true about the woman?
A) She doesn’t want to be in a class with more than ten students.
B) Private lessons are too expensive for her.
C) She wants to change to a new guitar school.
D) She might take more time to learn than other people.

No. 4
Boy:
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:

Hey, I heard you lost your bike!
Yes, but luckily it was found the next day. The police called me and told me they had it.
Oh wow, that is lucky! Do you know how it was found?
Yeah, somebody was fishing by the river and saw it there and told the police.
That’s great. You should find out who it was and thank them.
Yeah, that’s a good idea… I’ll ask the police.

Question: How did the girl find her bike?
A) She called the police the next day.
B) A person who was fishing found it and contacted the police.
C) The police found it the following day.
D) She went by the river and saw it there.

第 2 部 [Part2]

No. 5
Woman:
Man:
Woman:A)B)
C)
D)

Colorado Cafe. How may I help you?
Hello. May I speak to John, please? This is his son calling.
I’m sorry, but John is with a customer now. Can you call back later?

Thanks, sure I can go there.
Thanks, I’ll call him on his cell phone now.
OK, yes, I can wait a minute.
Thanks, OK I will try again another time.

No. 6
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:

You sound terrible, Jack. Are you OK?
No, I woke up with a sore throat today, and now I lost my voice.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Why don’t you go and see a doctor?

A) Yes, I went to the doctor yesterday.
B) Yes, I’ll go as soon as I finish my homework.
C) No, I feel fine, thank you.
D) No, the doctor gave me medicine.
No. 7
Boy:
Mary:
Boy:

Mary, I’m riding my bike to school these days. How are you going to school?
My mom drives and drops me off before she goes to work.
Wow, that’s nice. You’re lucky.

A) I wish I could ride a bike.
B) Sure, I’ll ride with you.
C) Yes, well, do you want to join us?
D) Great. We can go to school together.

No. 8
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:

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Are you sure we’re taking the right train?
Yeah, sure. I always check the train search app.
So, how long does it take to get there?

A) We should arrive in a few minutes.
B) Not too far.
C) We have to walk and then take a bus.
D) We have to transfer twice to get there.

第 3 部 [Part3]<I>
One day, a boy named Tommy was outside kicking a ball around when he kicked the ball in some bushes,
and when he went to get his ball, many bees suddenly came out and attacked him. The ball had
destroyed their home. He was in serious pain, so he ran home and cried for help to his parents. His
father washed the area where he was attacked and tried to push out the poison. Tommy felt better,but he hated bees after that time and avoided going outside for a long time after that. Bees are aninsect that is misunderstood. They are unpopular, but beneficial and crucial to our ecosystem. Like
Tommy, people are terrified of bees because they can sting you and inject poison that will hurt you
temporarily. Bees’ poison is not so strong. However, bees only attack you if they are bothered. They areimportant because they help about 75 percent of the world's flowering plants spread. They also help
about 35 percent of the world's food crops spread—including fruits and vegetables. If there were nobees, many trees, plants, fruits and vegetables could have died and many humans and other life forms
might not have good nutrition. It is said that if bees all died, then all humans might have about fouryears left to live. Let’s protect bees and not bother them. We can enjoy a long life with bees in ourworld!
No. 9
Question: Why did bees attack Tommy?
A) Because he watered some bushes.
B) Because he cried out when he saw bees.
C) Because he kicked their home to destroy it.
D) Because he accidentally destroyed their nest.
No. 10
Question: According to the speaker, what statement is true?
A) Bees’ poison can kill you.
B) All plants and vegetables cannot live without bees.
C) Maybe humans would not have good nutrition without bees.
D) People will have exactly 4 years to live without bees.

Host:
Elon:
Host:
Elon:

Host:
Elon
Host:
Elon:
Host:
Elon:

Host:
Elon:

Host:
Elon:
Host:
Elon:

Today on the show we have a very special guest, famous businessperson, Mr. Elon Musk! Welcome
Mr. Musk!
Thanks so much!
So... first of all, could you tell us a bit about your background?
Sure! I was born in South Africa, and I moved to America when I was a university student, and I
attended university in America. When I was a young boy in my home country, I dreamed of coming toAmerica, but I never thought it was possible.
Oh wow, that’s interesting! So, moving to America as a university student, what was that like?
When I moved to the U.S., it was amazing. I really felt like I finally fit in. I also studied a lot and got
two degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.
You finally fit in? What do you mean?
Well, everyone I met was so creative, free‐thinking, and independent. It really matched mypersonality.
That sounds great, and you must have been a good student.
Well, I used to get bullied a lot when I was a kid, and I guess I used it as motivation when I got toAmerica. I tried really hard, studied, and never gave up on the opportunities and my dreams. It waseven better that I was in such a creative, free‐thinking place.
Wow, that’s amazing. So what kind of dreams did you have?
Well, I studied two degrees, one in physics and also economics at university, so I began to dream ofcreating new products for a new business. That’s when I thought to create electric cars. I also
dreamed about outer space. It’s such an unknown undiscovered place of opportunity. I thought alot about the future, about what things will be important and necessary for life, and that’s when I firstthought about creating and selling electronic cars for a better environment in the future.
Wow, that’s really amazing! You really were thinking ahead of your time. And then you made theTesla company that has done so well, and you achieved your goals!
Well, yes, but I have a lot more dreams to achieve yet.
That sounds great! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next. Thanks for speaking with us today.
My pleasure. Thanks for having me!

No. 11
Question: Which does Elon NOT mention during the interview?
A) He moved from South Africa to America as a university student.
B) He studied physics and technology at university.
C) He has a lot of dreams he wants to come true in the future.
D) He was bullied when he was in South Africa.
No. 12
Question: Which is true about Elon’s life?
A) He wanted to make a business in outer space.
B) He got one university degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
C) He made the Tesla Company for a better future.
D) He thought it was possible to come to America.