令和 6 年度

入学試験（一般選抜試験Ｂ日程）問題
英語◎指示があるまで開かないこと【注意事項】
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受験票を座席表の横に置くこと。

2.

試験開始後乱丁、落丁が無いかを確認すること。印刷不鮮明がある場合は監督官に申し出ること。

3.

机上には、受験票、鉛筆、消しゴム、鉛筆削り、時計（アップルウォッチ等は不可・アラーム機能は停止）以外は置いてはならない。

4.

携帯電話の電源は切ってカバンにしまうこと。

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解答時間は 60 分である。

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試験開始後最初に、問題・解答用紙に受験番号を必ず記入すること。

7.

試験開始後、30 分を経過すれば退出することができる。退出者は、問題・解答用紙を机上に伏せて静かに退出すること。ただし、終了 10 分前以後の退出は認めない。

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試験中に発病等で、一時休養を希望する場合は、挙手をして監督官の指示に従うこと。
トイレ等で席を立ちたい場合も、挙手をして監督官の指示に従うこと。

受験番号

〈問題 1〉(1)～(5)の各文の下にある３つの項目の中から１つ選び、その番号の数字を（れ、下記の和文英訳を完成させなさい。(25 点)(1) 「佐藤さんは先月、大阪に行きました」
Mr. Sato () to Osaka last month.

1. has gone

2. had going

3. went(2) 「富士山の頂上は雪で覆われている」
The top of Mt. Fuji is covered (1. on

2. with) snow.
3. above(3) 「彼女が今日そんなに嬉しそうな顔をしている理由を教えて」
Tell me the reason (1. how) she looks so happy today.

2. why3. what(4) 「この本は読まなくてもよいです」
You () read this book.

1. ought not to

2. must not

3. don’t have to(5) 「その映画は本当に見る価値がある」
The movie is really worth (1. watching

2. to watch).
3. watch1）の中に書き入〈問題 2〉(1)～(5)の各文において、それぞれ下の①～⑤の語句を並び替えて空所を補い、最も適当な文を完成させなさい。解答は２番目と４番目の語句の番号を記入すること。(25 点)(1) A: Did you hear about the new art exhibit at the museum?
B: Yes, I'm ()()()()() next weekend.

【 ①it ②go ③planning ④see ⑤to 】

２番目

，４番目

２番目

，４番目

２番目

，４番目

２番目

，４番目

２番目

，４番目

(2) A: Have you finished that puzzle you started?
B: Almost, it's ()()()()().

【 ①challenging ②I ③more ④than ⑤thought 】(3) A: How was the cooking class you attended?
B: Fantastic! ()()()()()homemade pasta.

【 ①how ②I ③learned ④make ⑤to 】(4) A: Are you going to the career workshop tomorrow?
B: Definitely. I ()()()()() resume.

【 ①my ②need ③preparing ④start ⑤to 】(5) A: Are you planning to attend the student film festival?
B: I am. It's ()()()()() creative work by peers.

【 ①a ②to ③opportunity ④great ⑤see 】

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〈問題 3〉(1)～(5)の各文章を読み、続く問いの答えに〇をつけなさい。(25 点)(1)
The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert, covering most of North Africa. Spanning over 9 million square
kilometers, it's characterized by vast sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and very little rainfall. Despite its harsh living
conditions, it's home to various nomadic tribes and diverse wildlife adapted to the desert environment. The Sahara
is also famous for its spectacular landscapes and archaeological sites.
Question: What is the Sahara Desert known for?
A) Its large rainforestsB) Being recognized as the most expansive warm desert
C) Its deep oceanic trenchesD) Housing specific nomadic tribes(2)
The Statue of Liberty, a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, was a gift from France
to the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it stands as a symbol of freedom and democracy. Designed by FrédéricAuguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, the statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess, and is asignificant monument in American history, welcoming visitors and immigrants.
Question: What best describes the Statue of Liberty?
A) Modern art symbolizing peaceB) French gift in New York symbolizing freedomC) Ancient Roman statue in New YorkD) Monument honoring French-American relations(3)
The Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, USA, is one of the most impressive natural formations
on Earth. It's up to 29 kilometers wide, over 1.6 kilometers deep, and reveals a cross-section of the Earth's crustwith rocks dating back millions of years. Its immense size and intricate and colorful landscape offer a unique andbreathtaking view, making it a popular destination for tourists and geologists alike.
Question: Why do people visit the Grand Canyon?
A) It's a deep, old place.
B) It's big and historical.
C) It's huge with unique views.
D) It's colorful and tourist-friendly.

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(4)Leonardo da Vinci, a master of the Italian Renaissance, was an exceptional polymath known for his contributions
to art, science, and technology. Born in 1452, his works, including the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," areamong the most influential and revered in the history of art. Da Vinci was also a visionary inventor and scientist,leaving behind a wealth of notebooks filled with sketches, scientific diagrams, and ideas ahead of his time.
Question: What is Leonardo da Vinci famous for?
A) Modern architectureB) Known for a famous cookC) Creative works and technological innovationsD) Writing novels(5)
The Great Wall of China, an ancient series of fortifications built along the historical northern borders of China, wasprimarily constructed for protection against invasions. It stretches over 21,000 kilometers and is one of the mostimpressive architectural feats in history. Built over centuries, it showcases the ingenuity and determination ofancient Chinese civilization and has become a symbol of China's enduring strength.
Question: What is the Great Wall of China?
A) A famous tower
B) An underwater cityC) A mountain rangeD) Defensive barrier4

〈問題 4〉下記の英文を読んで、〈設問１～３〉に答えなさい。
（なお、*印の付いた語句については下に注釈があります。）
Birds are very interesting and beautiful animals. They can fly high in the sky with their wings. ①Birds
have feathers, which are soft and help them to fly and stay warm. Birds come in many sizes. Some birds arevery small like *sparrows, and some are big like *eagles.
All birds have two legs. They can walk, hop, or even swim with these legs. Birds have a* beak, which islike a mouth but hard. They use their beaks to eat food, sing songs, and build *nests. Some birds eat seedsand fruits, while others eat insects or fish. Birds do not have teeth like we do.
②One of the most beautiful things about birds is their songs. Each type of bird has its own special song.

We often hear these songs in the morning. The songs of birds can be very relaxing and nice to listen to.
Birds are great at building *nests. They use things like *twigs, leaves, and grass to make their nests.
They can make nests in trees, on the ground, or even in our houses. In these nests, birds lay eggs. The eggs
are kept warm by the mother bird. After some time, baby birds, called *chicks, come out of these eggs.
When it gets cold, many birds fly to warmer places. This is called *migration. They travel very longdistances. In the spring, they return to the same place. (A)This is amazing because they can find their way
back every year.
We can find birds in many places around the world. Some birds live in the forests, some near the waterlike rivers and seas, and some in our cities. Every type of bird is unique. They can be many different colors
like red, blue, green, yellow, and even more.
It is important to take care of birds and their homes. ③Birds help the environment in many ways, likeby spreading seeds and eating harmful insects. Watching birds can be a fun hobby. They remind us of thebeauty of nature.
Remember, birds are our friends. We should always be kind to them and enjoy their presence in ourworld.
（注）sparrows (スズメ) , eagles (ワシ), beak (くちばし), nests (巣), twigs (小枝), chicks (雛), migration (渡り)5

〈設問１〉下線部①、②、③を日本語に訳しなさい。(15 点)
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〈設問２〉
What do birds use to build their nests? Write your answer in English. (5 点)〈設問 3〉下線部 (A)This の指す内容を日本語で答えなさい。(5 点)

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