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第Ａ問
You are working on an essay about whether high school students should be allowed to use
their smartphones in class. You will follow the steps below.
Step 1: Read and understand various viewpoints about smartphone use.
Step 2: Take a position on high school students’ use of their smartphones in class.
Step 3: Create an outline for an essay using additional sources.
[Step 1] Read various sources
Author A (Teacher)
My colleagues often question whether smartphones can help students develop life-longknowledge and skills. I believe that they can, as long as their use is carefully planned.
Smartphones support various activities in class that can enhance learning. Some examples
include making surveys for projects and sharing one’s learning with others. Anotheradvantage is that we do not have to provide students with devices; they can use their phones!
Schools should take full advantage of students’ powerful computing devices.
Author B (Psychologist)
It is a widespread opinion that smartphones can encourage student learning. Being believed
by many, though, does not make an opinion correct. A recent study found that when highschool students were allowed to use their smartphones in class, it was impossible for them toconcentrate on learning. In fact, even if students were not using their own smartphones,
seeing their classmates using smartphones was a distraction. It is clear that schools shouldmake the classroom a place that is free from the interference of smartphones.
Author C (Parent)
I recently bought a smartphone for my son who is a high school student. This is because hisschool is located far from our town. He usually leaves home early and returns late. Now, hecan contact me or access essential information if he has trouble. On the other hand, I
sometimes see him walking while looking at his smartphone. If he is not careful, he could
have an accident. Generally, I think that high school students are safer with smartphones, butparents still need to be aware of the risks. I also wonder how he is using it in class.

－1－Author D (High school student)
At school, we are allowed to use our phones in class. It makes sense for our school to permit
us to use them because most students have smartphones. During class, we make use of foreign
language learning apps on our smartphones, which is really helpful to me. I am now moreinterested in learning than I used to be, and my test scores have improved. The other day,though, my teacher got mad at me when she caught me reading online comics in class.
Occasionally these things happen, but overall, smartphones have improved my learning.
Author E (School principal)
Teachers at my school were initially skeptical of smartphones because they thought students
would use them to socialize with friends during class. Thus, we banned them. As moreeducational apps became available, however, we started to think that smartphones could beutilized as learning aids in the classroom. Last year, we decided to allow smartphone use inclass. Unfortunately, we did not have the results we wanted. We found that smartphones
distracted students unless rules for their use were in place and students followed them. Thiswas easier said than done, though.

Both Authors A and D mention that

問1

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apps for learning on smartphones can help students perform better on exams
one reason to use smartphones as an educational tool is that most students possess one
smartphones can be used to support activities for learning both at school and at homesmartphones make it possible for students to share their ideas with classmates
Author B implies that

問2

12.

having time away from digital devices interferes with students’ motivation to learnsometimes commonly held beliefs can be different from the facts that research reveals
students who do not have smartphones are likely to consider themselves better learners
the classroom should be a place where students can learn without the interference ofteachers－2－[Step 2] Take a position
Now that you understand the various viewpoints, you have taken a position on high問3

school students’ use of their smartphones in class, and have written it out as below. Choose
the best options to complete

3,4, and5.

Your position: High school students should not be allowed to use their smartphones in class.
Authors

The main argument of the two authors:

Options for①②③④⑤3andand44

support your position.
5.

(The order does not matter.)AB
C
D
EOptions for①②③④35Making practical rules for smartphone use in class is difficult for school teachers
Smartphones may distract learning because the educational apps are difficult to use
Smartphones were designed for communication and not for classroom learning
Students cannot focus on studying as long as they have access to smartphones in class－3－[Step 3] Create an outline using Sources A and B
Outline of your essay:
Using smartphones in class is not a good idea
Introduction
Smartphones have become essential for modern life, but students should be prohibitedfrom using their phones during class.
Body
Reason 1: [From Step 2]
Reason 2: [Based on Source A]………

6

Reason 3: [Based on Source B]………

7Conclusion
High schools should not allow students to use their smartphones in class.

Source A
Mobile devices offer advantages for learning. For example, one study showed that university
students learned psychology better when using their interactive mobile apps compared with
their digital textbooks. Although the information was the same, extra features in the apps,
such as 3D images, enhanced students’ learning. It is important to note, however, that digital
devices are not all equally effective. Another study found that students understand content
better using their laptop computers rather than their smartphones because of the larger screen
size. Schools must select the type of digital device that will maximize students’ learning, andthere is a strong argument for schools to provide computers or tablets rather than to havestudents use their smartphones. If all students are provided with computers or tablets with thesame apps installed, there will be fewer technical problems and it will be easier for teachers
to conduct class. This also enables students without their own smartphones to participate in
all class activities.

－4－Source B
A study conducted in the U.S. found that numerous teenagers are addicted to theirsmartphones. The study surveyed about 1,000 students between the ages of 13 and 18. Thegraph below shows the percentages of students who agreed with the statements about theirsmartphone use.

Based on Source A, which of the following is the most appropriate for Reason 2?

問4

6① Apps that display 3D images are essential for learning, but not all students have theseapps on their smartphones.

② Certain kinds of digital devices can enhance educational effectiveness, but smartphones
are not the best.

③ Students should obtain digital skills not only on smartphones but also on other devices
to prepare for university.

④ We should stick to textbooks because psychology studies have not shown the positiveeffects of digital devices on learning.
問 5

For Reason 3, you have decided to write, “Young students are facing the danger ofsmartphone addiction.” Based on Source B, which option best supports this statement?
aa7① Although more than half of teenagers reported using their smartphones too much,less than a quarter actually feel regret about it. This may indicate unawareness of adependency problem.
② Close to three in four teenagers spend too much time on their phones. In fact, over
50% check their phones immediately after waking. Many teenagers cannot resist using
their phones.
③ Over 70% of teenagers think they spend too much time on their phones, and morethan half feel anxious without them. This kind of dependence can negatively impact
their daily lives.
④ Teenagers are always using smartphones. In fact, more than three-quarters admit tousing their phones too much. Their lives are controlled by smartphones from morning
to night.
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（下 書 き 用 紙）
英語（リーディング）の問題は次に続く。

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第Ｂ問
In English class you are writing an essay on a social issue you are interested in. This is yourmost recent draft. You are now working on revisions based on comments from your teacher.
Eco-friendly Action with Fashion

Comments

Many people love fashion. Clothes are important for selfexpression, but fashion can be harmful to the environment. In Japan,
about 480,000 tons of clothes are said to be thrown away every year.
This is equal to about 130 large trucks a day. We need to change our“throw-away” behavior. This essay will highlight three ways to be
more sustainable.
First, when shopping, avoid making unplanned purchases.
According to a government survey, approximately 64% of shoppers
do not think about what is already in their closet. (1) So, try to plan (1) You are missing
your choices carefully when you are shopping.
In addition, purchase high-quality clothes which usually lastlonger. Even though the price might be higher, it is good value when
an item can be worn for several years. (2) Cheaper fabrics can lose
their color or start to look old quickly, so they need to be thrown away
sooner.
Finally, (3) think about your clothes. For example, sell them toused clothing stores. That way other people can enjoy wearing them.
You could also donate clothes to a charity for people who need them.

something here. Add
more information
between the twosentences to connectthem.
(2) Insert aconnecting expression
here.
(3) This topic

sentence doesn’treally match thisparagraph. Rewrite it.

Another way is to find a new purpose for them. There are many ways
to transform outfits into useful items such as quilts or bags.
In conclusion, it is time for a lifestyle change. From now on,
check your closet before you go shopping, (4) select better things,and lastly, give your clothes a second life. In this way, we can all
become more sustainable with fashion.

(4) The underlined
phrase doesn’tsummarize your essay
content enough.
Change it.

Overall Comment:
Your essay is getting better. Keep up the good work. (Have you checked your own closet? I
have checked mine! )
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問1

Based on comment (1), which is the best sentence to add?

1

① As a result, people buy many similar items they do not need.
② Because of this, customers cannot enjoy clothes shopping.
③ Due to this, shop clerks want to know what customers need.
④ In this situation, consumers tend to avoid going shopping.
問2

Based on comment (2), which is the best expression to add?

①
②
③
④
問3

for instancein contrast
neverthelesstherefore

Based on comment (3), which is the most appropriate way to rewrite the topic sentence?
aa3

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問4

2

buy fewer new clothes
dispose of old clothes
find ways to reuse clothes
give unwanted clothes away

Based on comment (4), which is the best replacement?

① buy items that maintain their condition② choose inexpensive fashionable clothes③ pick items that can be transformed④ purchase clothes that are second-hand－8－4