受験番号

令和６年度 実務英語科推薦入試 「英語による作文」

Is it a good idea to watch a lot of YouTube?

令和６年度実務英語科一般入学試験Ａ 問題用紙

受験番号

富山外国語専門学校

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次の二つの英文中で、( a )～( e )に入る最も適切な単語をそれぞれ選択肢１～４から選びなさい。
Kyan Shwayder is a game designer. It can be an interesting job, but it isn't all fun. He
has to work many ( a ) and he doesn't make a very good salary. He has to play many
games, but he doesn't enjoy all of the games. Also, he has to think about the games. Whyis this one good and this one not so good? And he has to read many books about games.
Another job with computer games is a game tester. Maybe you think it's a great job,
but it's really not so easy. A game tester doesn't play a lot of different games every day.
Game testers work on one game until it is ( b ) for the factory. So they have to play again
and again, and they have to find the ( c ). They have to talk to other game testers. Do
you think it's a great job now?
Some people work with games ( d ) home. They are called gold farmers. In somecomputer games, players can make money. This isn't real money, it’s game money. They
can use it to buy things in the game. Gold farmers play a computer game for many hours
to make a lot of game money. But they don't spend their game money to buy things inshops. It's ( e ) to them because other players, all over the world, buy the game moneyfrom them - for US dollars! Then the other players spend it in the games they play.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1. places
1. right
1. problems
1. near
1. surprise

2. people
2. ready
2. players
2. to
2. gold

3. games
3. going
3. treasures
3. from
3. necessary

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4. hours
4. enough4. enemies
4. with
4. pityToday we realize that what happens in one part of our planet can affect all of us,
wherever we live. In the past, however, it was more difficult for people to see the ( a )between events in various parts of the globe. One dramatic example of this was theeruption of Mount Tambora, a volcano on a small island near Bali, in 1815.
This huge eruption shot smoke, gas, and dust 25 miles up into the air. But news of theevent took seven months to reach Europe and was soon forgotten by the people there.
What they did not realize was that the explosion had actually spread dust throughout theworld. In fact, it was not until the 1970s, when a geologist discovered a layer of the volcanic
ash deep in the ice in Greenland, that this became ( b ).
Scientists now realize that many different phenomena of the time were related to thiseruption. ( c ), the weather in Europe and North America was unusually bad for several
years after 1815. Temperatures in Britain fell by about 2 degrees Celsius in 1816. In partsof the United States, too, heavy snows and frosts caused repeated crop failures. All thisbad weather was caused by the dust in the air.
The explosion even affected art and literature. The author Mary Shelley spent thesummer of 1816 in Switzerland with her husband and their friends. The cool, rainy weather
made them stay ( d ), where they told each other horror stories. This led to Shelley's
famous novel Frankenstein. Meanwhile, J. M. W. Turner, a famous artist, painted some of
his most beautiful sunsets at this time. He had no idea that these sunsets were caused bysunlight reflecting off the dust from a volcanic explosion on the other side of the globe.
Although we may not always be ( e ) of it, faraway events can have a surprising effecton our daily lives.
a. 1 improvementb. 1. knownc. 1. Neverthelessd. 1. upe. 1. proud

2. difference
2. important
2. Besides
2. away
2. aware3. decision
3. usual
3. For example
3. over
3. innocent

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4. connection
4. true
4. In contrast
4. indoors
4. fondⅡ

次の英文 A～F を読み、設問に対する適切な答えを選び、解答欄に書きなさい。

A

1. What is the purpose of the notice?
(A) To announce a visit by a renowned writer(B) To inform customers of the shop’s closure(C) To promote the bookstore’s new membership system(D) To recommend what books to read
2. According to the notice, what are attendees encouraged to bring on April
4?
(A) A book written by the author(B) A camera to take photos(C) A gift to give to the author(D) A snack to eat during breaks

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3. Why does Mr. Khatri contact Ms. McCormick?
(A) To ask for more time to complete his work(B) To ask her to contact their Italian translator(C) To find out when they can meet at the office(D) To tell her Giovanni has quit
4. At 7:54, what does Ms. McCormick mean when she writes, “I don’t thinkso”?
(A) She believes everything is going well so far.
(B) She is doubtful about a translator’s skill.
(C) They must complete the project on schedule.
(D) They will not update their website by July 31.
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5. What will happen if the delivery arrives after 6:00 P.M. ?
(A) Mr. Cabrera will receive the order himself.
(B) Mr. Fariz will cancel the order.
(C) The delivery person will have to come back during office hours.
(D) The security guard will accept the delivery.
6. What does Mr. Fariz want Mr. Cabrera to do if the items are delayed?
(A) Call Mr. Fariz directly(B) Call the office phone(C) Inform the security guard(D) Reply to his e-mail5

D

7. Why does Mr. Neidameir contact the other guides?
(A) To ask about their work schedules(B) To ask them to work on the Minnow(C) To confirm Ms. Gates’s schedule(D) To find out where Ms. Gates went
8. At 1:30, what does Mr. Smith mean when he writes “I might be able to takethat shift”?
(A) He might be able to guide the O’Hare Bay tour.
(B) He might be able to postpone his tour.
(C) He might be able to work all day tomorrow.
(D) He might be able to work instead of Ms. Gates.
9. When does the Minnow leave the docks?
(A) Early in the morning(B) At 10:00(C) At noon(D) In the late afternoon

610. When does Mr. Neidameir need to have the tour schedule set?
(A) On the day before departure(B) Before anyone boards the ship(C) Immediately(D) Three hours before departure

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11. What is NOT mentioned about the car rental company?
(A) It has a mobile booking app.
(B) It has more than one outlet.
(C) It is a family-run business.
(D) It is honest to customers.
12. What type of car is recommended for long rides?
(A) Ibiza(B) Feralla(C) Fiesta(D) Overhaul
13. In the e-mail, the word “ heading ” in paragraph 1, line 3, is closest inmeaning to ?
(A) arising(B) commanding(C) going(D) leading
14. Which place is Mr. Birmingham most likely going to visit?
(A) Nanaimo(B) Tofino(C) Victoria Island(D) Whistler
15. What does Ms. Koh want Mr. Birmingham to do?
(A) To give recommendations for holiday destinations(B) To let her know if the car rental is good(C) To provide information about the training session(D) To send her a copy of his travel itinerary

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16. What facilities are NOT mentioned for volunteer use?
(A) The dining room(B) The garden(C) The swimming pool(D) The theater
17. What do volunteers always need to carry on-site?
(A) A camera(B) A first-aid kit(C) A mobile phone(D) An identification sticker
18. Which volunteer positions is the most in demand by the nursing home?
(A) Purple Heart(B) Red Flower(C) White Dove(D) Yellow Sun
19. Which of the time slots in an acceptable schedule for volunteering?
(A) 6:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M.
(B) 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
(C) 2:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M.
(D) 4:00P.M.-7:00P.M.
20. What should one expect after signing up to be a volunteer?
(A) A confirmation e-mail will be sent.
(B) A new form will be faxed.
(C) A staff member will make a call.
(D) An acceptance letter will be mailed out.

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受験番号

令和 6 年度

実務英語科一般入学試験 A

長文読解問題Nonverval communication（非言語コミュニケーション）についての以下の英文を読み、内容を 170 字～200 字程度の日本語で要約せよ。

Nonverbal communication expresses meaning or feeling without words.
Universal emotions, such as happiness, fear, and sadness, are expressed ina similar nonverbal way throughout the world. There are, however,
nonverbal differences across cultures that may be confusing to foreigners.
For example, feelings of friendship exist everywhere but their expression
varies. It is acceptable in some countries for men to embrace each other andfor women to hold hands; in other countries such a display of affection isshocking.
What is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable inanother. One culture may determine that snapping fingers to call a waiter isappropriate, but another may consider this gesture rude. In order to correctlyinterpret another culture’ s style of communication, it is necessary to study
the silent language of that culture.
Gestures refer to specific body movements that carry meaning. Hands
can form shapes that convey many meanings. “ That ’ s expensive, ” “ Comehere, ” “ Go away, ” and “It ’s OK” can be expressed nonverbally using only
hands. But the gestures for these phrases can differ among languages.
The degree of facial expressiveness also varies among individuals andcultures. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions
as openly as members of another does not mean they do not experienceemotions. Rather, there are cultural restraints on the amount of nonverbal
expressiveness permitted. Given individual differences, it is difficult to makegeneralizations about a cultural style of communication. Some Americans,for example, use their hands and faces a lot, and some do not. There are no
fixed rules, although it is considered negative or suspicious to have a “deadpan ” expression or a poker face. Some people “ can be read like a book; ”
others are difficult to read.
Culture does not always determine the messages that our body
movements convey. Contexts, personalities, and relationship also influencethem. Therefore, no two people in any one society have the same nonverbal
behavior. However, like verbal language, nonverbal communication cannot
be completely separated from culture. Whether we emphasize differences orsimilarities, the silent language is much louder than it first appears.

令和６年度実務英語科一般入学試験B 問題用紙

受験番号

富山外国語専門学校

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次の二つの英文中で、( a )～( e )に入る最も適切な単語をそれぞれ選択肢１～４から選びなさい。
A.
Some people need an alarm clock to wake up. Other people have a good ( a ) clock thatwakes them up. What are you like?
Some people know the time ( b ) they look at a clock. Other people check the time andsee it's much later or earlier than they thought. What about you? Some people are always late.
Other people are always ( c ) time. Are you sometimes late? What can you do so you aren't
late?
When we go to work or school, we ( d ) to know the time. But sometimes we can go all
day without checking a clock. When is the time not important for you?
And what about animals? Some live in dark places, but they come out at the right time, dayor night. How do they know? Many animals migrate, which means they ( e ) to a different place
for the winter or summer. How do they know when is the right time to go? What do you think?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1. wrist
1. when
1. at
1. want
1. travel

2. instinct
2. before
2. in
2. need2. visit

3. body
3. after
3. for
3. used3. hurry

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4. smart
4. while
4. on
4. go
4. lookB.
For thousands of years, people have been using grass and other plants to make things.
Recently, however, plant-based materials are being used in some surprising new ways. One of
the most important new uses is in the production of cars.
Materials made of plants have a number of benefits. Perhaps the biggest is that they are
biodegradable. Currently in the United States, over 10 million cars are thrown away every year.
Many of the materials used in these cars are ( a ). Some parts, however ―such as thosemade of glass, plastic, or rubber―are buried in the ground. This can be harmful to theenvironment.
( b ), when plant-based materials are buried, they are eventually eaten up by insects
and other small creatures, just like other plants. They simply become part of the earth again. In
countries such as Germany or Britain, the government charges car companies for the cost ofburying old car parts. But in the case of biodegradable materials there is no charge, and so they
have become increasingly ( c ). One German car company has tripled its use of materials
made from plants over the last five years.
These new materials have other ( d ), too. They are cheaper to produce than suchmaterials as glass or rubber. They are also lighter, making the cars more energy efficient. The
next step will be to find a way to use plant-based materials for the bodies of cars. Scientists ina number of countries are now working hard to develop plant-based materials strong enough to
replace present car bodies. As ( e ) for the environment grows, undoubtedly the use of grassand other plants to build cars will grow, too.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1. owned
1. By contrast
1. serious
1. interests
1. hope

2. recycled
2. As a result
2. dangerous
2. expenses
2. belief

3. designed
3. Likewise
3. popular
3. trends
3. concern

2

4. created
4. Moreover
4. rapid
4. advantages
4. regretⅡ

次の英文 A～F を読み、設問に対する適切な答えを選び、解答欄に書きなさい。

A1.

At 2:45 P.M., what does Mr. Mugabe mean when he write, “Are you free”?
(A) He is asking if it is a good time to talk.
(B) He is making sure Ms. Simmons is OK.
(C) He wants to know if the texts will cost money.
(D) He wants to see if she is available to talk to Ms. Kim.

2.

Why did Mr. Mugabe contact Ms. Simmons?
(A) He cannot register for the VIP discount program.
(B) He wanted to know about a customer’s status.
(C) He wanted to know when Ms. Simmons would return.
(D) Ms. Simmons gave him the wrong information.
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B

3.

What is the main purpose of the e-mail?
(A) To ask Ms. Sawant to book a meeting room(B) To cancel an order(C) To finalize the next meeting(D) To reschedule the meeting to next week4.

What additional request did Ms. Blake make in the e-mail?
(A) To bring samples for her(B) To deliver the order soon(C) To offer a discount(D) To send her an updated catalogue

4C

5. Why does Ms. Park assume Mr. Talib is busy?
(A) He has been preparing all week.
(B) He has not been answering his phone.
(C) He is eating his lunch late.
(D) He seems more tired than usual.
6. Why does Ms. Park contact Mr. Talib?
(A) To ask him about equipment needs(B) To ask if he has eaten lunch yet(C) To find out if he needs help preparing(D) To remind him that their presentation is next week
7. Why does Mr. Talib want backup headsets?
(A) He is not sure how many will function properly.
(B) He wants to run five demos at once.
(C) The batteries do not last very long.
(D)They are unreliable.
8. At 16:02, what does Ms. Park mean when she writes “Better safe than sorry”?
(A) She agrees they should bring extra headsets.
(B) She is advising Mr. Talib to be more careful.
(C) She will be back to the office soon.
(D) She will go to the venue well ahead of time.
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D

9.

Why has the library been renovated?
(A) To add more floors to the building(B) To follow health and safety regulations(C) To make it up to date and improve access(D) To repair damage from a storm

10. How much earlier will the library open on its first day, compared to its regular
hours?
(A) Fifteen minutes(B) Half an hour(C) One hour(D) An hour and a half
11.In which of positions marked [1],[2],[3], or [4] does the following sentence best
belong?
“Refreshments will be served and attendees will receive a free bookmark”(A) [1](B) [2](C) [3](D) [4]6

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12. What service does the company offer?
(A) Cake design(B) Food for special diets(C) Free delivery(D) Student discounts
13. How much discount will the order receive?
(A) 5 percent(B) 10 percent(C) 20 percent(D) 30 percent
14. How much will delivery cost for Ms. Lundell’s order?
(A) $10(B) $20(C) $30(D) $40
15. Which item needs to be changed?
(A) The celebration cake(B) The cupcakes(C) The cake pops(D) The brownies

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16. What is the new rewards system?
(A) A company policy that requires all employees to recycle(B) A plan that rewards employees with a vacation when customers buy more(C) A program that rewards customers with points in exchange for recyclables(D) A scheme that refunds customers’ money if they use less plastic
17. What is required when using the machine?
(A) To add items one at a time(B) To enter a membership number(C) To notify supermarket staff when finished(D) To remove any labels
18. What is NOT a feature of the new rewards system?
(A) It reduces waste.
(B) Points can be used for spending.
(C) Points will expire in a year.
(D) There is no fee for signing up.
19. What is the goal of the sales team?
(A) To boost customer spending(B) To complete the sales campaign successfully(C) To earn as many RPC points as possible.
(D) To increase customer sign-ups
20. Who may be able to go abroad?
(A) Customers who invite many people to sign up to the program(B) Employees who get many customers join the program(C) The employee who comes up with a great campaign idea
(D) The first five customers who earn 100 PRC points

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受験番号

令和 6 年度

実務英語科一般入学試験 B

長文読解問題「民族文化」に関する以下の英文を読み、この文章の内容を 170～200 字程度の日本語で要約せよ。
Over the ages, indigenous peoples*1 have developed a lot of technologies
and arts. They have made ways to farm deserts without irrigation*2 andproduce abundance from the rain forest without destroying the delicate
balance that maintains the ecosystem. They have learned how to sail vastdistances in the Pacific using their knowledge of currents and waves. They
have explored the useful plants for healing, and they have acquired anunderstanding of the basic ecology of plants and animals. Much of thisknowledge and wisdom has already disappeared, and if neglected, most of theremainder could be gone within the next generation.
Until quite recently, few in the developed world cared much about thiscultural destruction. The usual attitude has been that Western science, with
its powerful analytical tools, has little to learn from indigenous knowledge.
The developed world ’ s disastrous mismanagement of the environment has
somewhat humbled this arrogance, however, and some scientists are
beginning to recognize that the world is losing an enormous amount of basic
research as indigenous peoples lose their culture and traditions. Scientists
may someday be struggling to reconstruct this body of wisdom to secure thedeveloped world’s future.
Indigenous peoples have been threatened for centuries as development
encroaches*3 on their lands and traditions. What is different about thepresent situation, however, is that it goes beyond basic questions of native
land rights into more ambiguous issues, such as the right of individuals todecide between traditional and modern ways. Indigenous knowledge
disappears when natives are stripped of their lands, but in many parts of the
globe, knowledge also disappears because the young who are in contact withthe outside world have embraced the view that traditional ways are out ofdate and irrelevant*4.
*1
*2
*3
*4

indigenous people : 先住民族
irrigation : 灌漑
encroach : 侵入する
irrelevant : 無用な