試験前1週間前から過去問に再度取り組み始めた。恒例の記録と復習。
前回から5回分の苦手な語彙とリスニングのみ。月曜日から金曜日まで一日一つづつ取り組んだ。
ロンドンでは明日が試験。今回は準一級とのダブル受験なので、長丁場。
2015-1
語彙 25/25
聴解 27/27
全問正解
2015-2
語彙 25/25
聴解 25/27
Part1
これは選択肢の解釈間違い。経済政策によって生み出された労働についての男女の会話。質問は男女が意見が違っている部分というもの。
The opinions they have regarding the job.
The value of the job being created.
上を選んでしまったが、下の方が正確。
Part3
これはケアレスミス。条件であるThe cat spends most of his time outdoor.をindoorと勘違いして選択肢を選んでしまった。
2015-3
語彙 23/25
聴解 27/27
★The inspectors were shocked by the atrocious conditions in the prison.
atrocious= of a very bad quality
★For years, the politician had managed to put across an image as an honest public servant.
put across うまく伝える
2016-1
語彙 23/25
★I don't relish the thought of journey
relish= enjoy greatly
★This momentous occasion represents the union of two nations.
momentous= of great importance or significance
聴解 27/27
2016-2
語彙 23/25
曖昧なものも含めて復習。
★The government did its best to assuage people's fears about the outbreak of disease.
assuage= soothe, ease pain or distress
★The actor blamed the disintegration of his marriage.
disintegration= to break into small pieces
★incontrovertible evidence
incontrovertible= undeniable
★wrest control of the country
wrest= wrench away, obtain by force or effort
★He had had no scruples about recommending unnecessary medical procedure.
scruple= a feeling of doubts as to whether an action is morally right
★She was shouting expletives at him.
expletive= swear words
聴解 26/27
Part3
No.21 自信があったんだけど、SundayとSaturdayの意味の取り間違い。月、曜日と英語、数字と英語を結び付けるのはとても重要。
2017年01月20日
2017年01月15日
英検準一級過去問
今回、約四半世紀ぶりに準一級も受けるので、ネットでダウンロードできる過去問三回分に取り組んだ（苦手な語彙とリスニングのみ）。
その結果。
2015-3
語彙 23/25
リスニング 25/29
2016-1
語彙 24/25
リスニング 24/29
2016-2
語彙 21/25
リスニング 25/29
反省点は、語彙はまだ曖昧なものが多いこと、リスニングは、準1級はPart1、2（一級と形式同じ）が2問多く、集中力がきれそうになったことだ。
＝＝語彙のみ曖昧なものを含めて復習＝＝
語彙は英検1級レベルもちらほら見られること、準1級レベルであっても単語の意味がわかっているだけではうまく正解が選べないものがある（つまり文の中における単語のイメージが合うように覚えておかないといけない。）
★I made a batch of chocolates chips cookies.
batch= a set of people or things dealt with as a group.
★The coach is going to put roster on notice board tomorrow.
roster= a list showing people's turn of duties, etc.
★The famous author would set down his thought and idea in a notebook.
set down= to put in writing
★the tomato plants in her garden had withered and died
wither= make or become dry or shrivelled
★the politician was not forthcoming when questioned about his involvement in the scandal.
forthcoming= ready or made available when wanted or needed
★they were cynical of any claim made by him
cynical= sceptical or doubtful
★this will enable treatment to be administered to patients quickly
administer= organize or put into effect, give out a drug or remedy
パス単一級でもAにくる単語
★he got the job based on merit (interference介入）
merit= excellence
★he will try to pull off his most dangerous jump yet.
pull off= to succeed doing something
これは一級でも見たような・・・
その結果。
2015-3
語彙 23/25
リスニング 25/29
2016-1
語彙 24/25
リスニング 24/29
2016-2
語彙 21/25
リスニング 25/29
反省点は、語彙はまだ曖昧なものが多いこと、リスニングは、準1級はPart1、2（一級と形式同じ）が2問多く、集中力がきれそうになったことだ。
＝＝語彙のみ曖昧なものを含めて復習＝＝
語彙は英検1級レベルもちらほら見られること、準1級レベルであっても単語の意味がわかっているだけではうまく正解が選べないものがある（つまり文の中における単語のイメージが合うように覚えておかないといけない。）
★I made a batch of chocolates chips cookies.
batch= a set of people or things dealt with as a group.
★The coach is going to put roster on notice board tomorrow.
roster= a list showing people's turn of duties, etc.
★The famous author would set down his thought and idea in a notebook.
set down= to put in writing
★the tomato plants in her garden had withered and died
wither= make or become dry or shrivelled
★the politician was not forthcoming when questioned about his involvement in the scandal.
forthcoming= ready or made available when wanted or needed
★they were cynical of any claim made by him
cynical= sceptical or doubtful
★this will enable treatment to be administered to patients quickly
administer= organize or put into effect, give out a drug or remedy
パス単一級でもAにくる単語
★he got the job based on merit (interference介入）
merit= excellence
★he will try to pull off his most dangerous jump yet.
pull off= to succeed doing something
これは一級でも見たような・・・
2016年10月07日
2015-3、2016-1
最後の模試調整。新しい回になればなるほど、繰り返す回数が少ないので、正答率が下がる。
今回リスニングに力をいれて、今回やった過去問は聞きまくったけど、選択肢を選ぶとなると、また別の話。先読みせずに、10秒以内で読んで解答を選ぶようにしている。その時に読み取れなかった場合は、聞き取りの問題ではないということになる。
2015年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 83/85（正答率97.6%）
パス単派生語彙に対して自信が持てずに別を選んでしまった。
10 The period after the war was one of great austerity.
austerity 厳しさ パス単ではaustere 厳しい
→ juncture（時点）を選んだ
15 The inspectors were shocked by the atrocious conditions in the prison.
atrocious 残虐な パス単ではatrocity 残虐
→ 上記と迷ったが意味知らないのにquarrelsome（けんか好きな）を選んでしまった。
8 Terry botched his attempt to repair the leaky faucet in this bathroom.
botch 失敗するー正解したけど、意味がわからず。確か熟語にも使われていた。
2016年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 32/34
合計 82/85（正答率96.5%）
間違えたのは以下。
I don't relish the thought of the journey.
relish 楽しく思う（美味しく食べる）
その他正解したけど再度確認ために…
The police formed a cordon in front of the government building.
cordon 非常線
This momentus occation representeds the union of two nations.
momentus 重大な
コロケーションを意識して何回か読んでおきたい。
リスニングは以下の二問間違えた。
No.6
Monicaが今日の予定キャンセルできない？と聞いてMikeができないよーと答える会話。
What will Mike do?という質問に対し
o Meet with Mr. Loyde as planned.
が正しい答えなんだけど、
モニカに再度、ロイドさんとのミーティングを念押しするかな、と思ってしまい、選びなおして間違えた。
x Ask Monica to perticipate.
No.21
本文では以下の情報が流れる。
$5 midnight screening, Students, 50%off, afternoon screening all weekend.
o Watch an afternoon screening.
eveningの上映はないので、あきらかにひっかけ選択肢。
x Go on Sunday evening.
いよいよ明日試験日。日本より一日早い受験を楽しんでこよう。
今回リスニングに力をいれて、今回やった過去問は聞きまくったけど、選択肢を選ぶとなると、また別の話。先読みせずに、10秒以内で読んで解答を選ぶようにしている。その時に読み取れなかった場合は、聞き取りの問題ではないということになる。
2015年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 83/85（正答率97.6%）
パス単派生語彙に対して自信が持てずに別を選んでしまった。
10 The period after the war was one of great austerity.
austerity 厳しさ パス単ではaustere 厳しい
→ juncture（時点）を選んだ
15 The inspectors were shocked by the atrocious conditions in the prison.
atrocious 残虐な パス単ではatrocity 残虐
→ 上記と迷ったが意味知らないのにquarrelsome（けんか好きな）を選んでしまった。
8 Terry botched his attempt to repair the leaky faucet in this bathroom.
botch 失敗するー正解したけど、意味がわからず。確か熟語にも使われていた。
2016年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 32/34
合計 82/85（正答率96.5%）
間違えたのは以下。
I don't relish the thought of the journey.
relish 楽しく思う（美味しく食べる）
その他正解したけど再度確認ために…
The police formed a cordon in front of the government building.
cordon 非常線
This momentus occation representeds the union of two nations.
momentus 重大な
コロケーションを意識して何回か読んでおきたい。
リスニングは以下の二問間違えた。
No.6
Monicaが今日の予定キャンセルできない？と聞いてMikeができないよーと答える会話。
What will Mike do?という質問に対し
o Meet with Mr. Loyde as planned.
が正しい答えなんだけど、
モニカに再度、ロイドさんとのミーティングを念押しするかな、と思ってしまい、選びなおして間違えた。
x Ask Monica to perticipate.
No.21
本文では以下の情報が流れる。
$5 midnight screening, Students, 50%off, afternoon screening all weekend.
o Watch an afternoon screening.
eveningの上映はないので、あきらかにひっかけ選択肢。
x Go on Sunday evening.
いよいよ明日試験日。日本より一日早い受験を楽しんでこよう。
2016年10月05日
2015-1、 2015-2
リーディングも含めて過去問を解いた。対象は直近4回分。
まず最初の2回分から。
2015年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 33/34
合計 84/85（正答率98.8%）
リスニングはPart 2でつまづき。
No.11
Not only are they resistant to most pesticides, but their population --
o They can resist the standard pest-control method.
本文の言い換えに注意。
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 85/85（正答率100%）
この回は難易度が低い回だったので、まぁ納得。
まず最初の2回分から。
2015年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 33/34
合計 84/85（正答率98.8%）
リスニングはPart 2でつまづき。
No.11
Not only are they resistant to most pesticides, but their population --
o They can resist the standard pest-control method.
本文の言い換えに注意。
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 85/85（正答率100%）
この回は難易度が低い回だったので、まぁ納得。
2016年10月04日
2013-3から2014-3までの4回分（リスニングのみ）
リスニングのみの過去問解き、今回は４回分。
とりあえずトータルとして
Part1 40/40(100%)
Part2 39/40(98%)
Part3 19/20(95%)
Part4 8/8(100%)
106/108(98%)
これらの回は、最初に１級受験を目指して、過去問をごりごりやっていたものなので満点とれてもおかしくないが、ちょっと集中力が切れた。
各回は以下のとおり。
2013-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-2
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 4/5
Part4 2/2
25/27
No.20
Microbiologists sometimes have to spend weeks or months testing different strains of phages on a particular bacterium before they discover the phage or phages that will kill it.
から考えると下記選択肢が正しいのだが
o Finding suitable phages can be time-consuming.
このセンテンスに引きずって余計な解釈を加えてしまった。
Concerns remain regarding the use of such viruses on humans to kill bacteria.
x Phages destroy both good and bad bacteria.
No.22 Baseball Coach
you are not allowed to give any direct instructions
これはずっと間違えている問題。この一文を聞き逃すとどうしょうもないし、いろいろな情報が他の選択肢を選ばせようとしている策略にはまってしまう。
x coach players on general fitness techniques
o observe at an unofficial practice
とりあえずトータルとして
Part1 40/40(100%)
Part2 39/40(98%)
Part3 19/20(95%)
Part4 8/8(100%)
106/108(98%)
これらの回は、最初に１級受験を目指して、過去問をごりごりやっていたものなので満点とれてもおかしくないが、ちょっと集中力が切れた。
各回は以下のとおり。
2013-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-2
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
27/27
2014-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 4/5
Part4 2/2
25/27
No.20
Microbiologists sometimes have to spend weeks or months testing different strains of phages on a particular bacterium before they discover the phage or phages that will kill it.
から考えると下記選択肢が正しいのだが
o Finding suitable phages can be time-consuming.
このセンテンスに引きずって余計な解釈を加えてしまった。
Concerns remain regarding the use of such viruses on humans to kill bacteria.
x Phages destroy both good and bad bacteria.
No.22 Baseball Coach
you are not allowed to give any direct instructions
これはずっと間違えている問題。この一文を聞き逃すとどうしょうもないし、いろいろな情報が他の選択肢を選ばせようとしている策略にはまってしまう。
x coach players on general fitness techniques
o observe at an unofficial practice
2016年10月03日
2011-3から2013-2までの6回分（リスニングのみ）
これまでリスニング対策として、前回からさかのぼって４回分のリスニングスクリプトを音読、シャドーイングを繰り返してきた（ほんとうは暗唱まで持って行きたかったけど、10数回の音読と30回程度のリスニングでそこまで進めることはできず）。
試験1週間前になったので、リスニングのみ持っている過去問を模試形式で解いてみた。
まず、手持ちの2014年度英検1級過去6回全問題集の結果。（2011年第3回から2013年第2回まで）
トータルとして、
Part1 59/60(98%)
Part2 56/60(93%)
Part3 29/30(97%)
Part4 12/12(100%)
156/162（96%)
すでに5，6回やっているにもかかわらず満点が一回もなかったこと、Part2のひっかけ、聞き逃しで毎回1問ほど逃すという・・・
懸念だったPart1はかなり聞き取れるようになった感じがしたこと、Part3のひっかけは何度も復習したためにひっかからずに済んだ。Part2が集中力が切れるのが課題。（おっちゃんが集中するのは若いころに加えてエネルギーがいるw）
以下は各回の復習メモ。
2011-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：One problem that can finally force an air plane out of service, however, is metal fatigue in the aluminium frame.
正答： Damage is not detected early enough to make repair.
これは選択肢がかなり抽象化されていると思う。
2012-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：European citizens, they say, are more willing to support local government.
それに対応して
正答は1. Americans are less enthusiastic about public projects.
これは4を選んだけど、Civic leadersをきちんと理解していなかったために、選んでしまったこと。civil leaderは a leader in municipal affairsなので、地方自治体の幹部と考えるが適当であり、一般市民活動家のリーダーではないことに注意。
2012-2
Part1 9/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：I hope it's not a sign we are being phase out.
正答：She thinks her department may be eliminated.
これは下線部がきちんと聞き取れていないため。
2012-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 4/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：If you don't have that form, it cannot be issued.
下線部を聞いたんだけど、誤解して、 Have your P45 reissued.を選んでしまった。
2013-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：Images good enough to allow the recognition of individuals could only be obtained at close rage.
これも二つの中から決めかねる問題だった。上の文章がすっと入っていないために
x They could not recognize individuals.を選んでしまった。
正答：They were not effective from a distance.
2013-2
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：Professional organization are now working to educate players and coaches about the long-term dangers associated with concussion.
質問：What is being done to reduce concussion.
正答：Players are being informed of the risks of body checking.
ここはいつも間違えている。どうも下線部がきちんと頭に入らない。
試験1週間前になったので、リスニングのみ持っている過去問を模試形式で解いてみた。
まず、手持ちの2014年度英検1級過去6回全問題集の結果。（2011年第3回から2013年第2回まで）
トータルとして、
Part1 59/60(98%)
Part2 56/60(93%)
Part3 29/30(97%)
Part4 12/12(100%)
156/162（96%)
すでに5，6回やっているにもかかわらず満点が一回もなかったこと、Part2のひっかけ、聞き逃しで毎回1問ほど逃すという・・・
懸念だったPart1はかなり聞き取れるようになった感じがしたこと、Part3のひっかけは何度も復習したためにひっかからずに済んだ。Part2が集中力が切れるのが課題。（おっちゃんが集中するのは若いころに加えてエネルギーがいるw）
以下は各回の復習メモ。
2011-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：One problem that can finally force an air plane out of service, however, is metal fatigue in the aluminium frame.
正答： Damage is not detected early enough to make repair.
これは選択肢がかなり抽象化されていると思う。
2012-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：European citizens, they say, are more willing to support local government.
それに対応して
正答は1. Americans are less enthusiastic about public projects.
これは4を選んだけど、Civic leadersをきちんと理解していなかったために、選んでしまったこと。civil leaderは a leader in municipal affairsなので、地方自治体の幹部と考えるが適当であり、一般市民活動家のリーダーではないことに注意。
2012-2
Part1 9/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：I hope it's not a sign we are being phase out.
正答：She thinks her department may be eliminated.
これは下線部がきちんと聞き取れていないため。
2012-3
Part1 10/10
Part2 10/10
Part3 4/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：If you don't have that form, it cannot be issued.
下線部を聞いたんだけど、誤解して、 Have your P45 reissued.を選んでしまった。
2013-1
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：Images good enough to allow the recognition of individuals could only be obtained at close rage.
これも二つの中から決めかねる問題だった。上の文章がすっと入っていないために
x They could not recognize individuals.を選んでしまった。
正答：They were not effective from a distance.
2013-2
Part1 10/10
Part2 9/10
Part3 5/5
Part4 2/2
26/27
本文：Professional organization are now working to educate players and coaches about the long-term dangers associated with concussion.
質問：What is being done to reduce concussion.
正答：Players are being informed of the risks of body checking.
ここはいつも間違えている。どうも下線部がきちんと頭に入らない。
2016年06月11日
2015-1、2014-3
続いて残りの2回分。
2015年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）16/20
リスニング 27/34
合計 73/85（正答率85.9%）
語彙
(18) Hiro's plan to work overseas for a year went awry when his visa application was rejected due to a minor criminal offense.
go awry ゆがんで
内容一致
(35)
""the most significant artists provoke us to examine ourselves and our civilization." Seen in this light, forgery becomes a vital art form because it goes beyond the limitations of traditional art"
Q. What does Jonathon Keats believe about art forgeries?
A. They actually succeed in bringing about a reaction in viewers that some of the best artworks aim to inspire.
ここは何回も間違えているが、下線部の言い換えとして解答が選べるかどうか。
(41)
"Tammany had always opposed, as the organization had a tradition of siding with management. With the calculating pragmatisum, Murphy set into motion a progressive series of labor laws -- and other reforms. --- to keep Tammany in power for another generation."
Q. Charles Murphy's opportunism is illustrated by the fact that he
A. reversed his stance on workers' rights after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire because he believed doing so would win votes for Tammany Hall.
リスニング
Part1
No.6
"You'll have to compensate the owner for a set of four new chairs."
Q. What will the man do?
A. Keep part of the woman's deposit
keep とっておく part of 一部分 ＝ 女性の預け金の一部をとっておく
簡単な単語であるほど、その通りに意味をとっていいのか悩んでしまう。
No.7
"she treats me as if I don't matter very much"
Q. What does the man think about the new manger?
A. She does not treat all people equally.
Part2
No.12
"so researchers must ensure that the wasps would not threaten their existence."
Q. What is one thing we learn about the Asian stinkbugs?
A.The wasp could damage North American ecosystems.
No.15
"it can greatly extend a food's shelf life."
Q. What is one thing the FDA says about irradiation?
A. It can be used to preserve food.
No.16
"irradiation is preferable to many of the current methods of preventing food-borne illnesses."
Q. What is one argument that proponents of irradiation make?
A. It is a better option than some of the alternatives.
Part3
No.24
Conditions
Need a lecture with MBA and five years' business experience
"Ms. Morris earned her MBA back in 2001. She was in the corporate world for two years, then she switched to teaching before returning to business management for the last four years."
A. Mrs. Morris
条件にあう適当な人や物件を扱う問題では、必ずひねりがある。終わりにひっくり返しというか追加情報を入れてくるか、このように計算しないといけない問題とか。
2014年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）18/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 83/85（正答率97.6%）
これはJunさんの英検Skype模試でやったので、ずいぶんと集中できた。
内容一致
(35)
"Yuri Artsutanov suggested that a way around this would be to deploy a tensile structure downward toward Earth - a kind of "sky hook". He proposed 具体的説明"
Q. What is true of Yuri Artsutanov's idea?
A. It modifies Konstantin Tsiolkovsky's proposal by replacing the tower with a structure held in place by a couterweight in space.
普通は90%軽く超えるようになっているはずなのに、今回は過去問の一部で復習が足りていないことが判明。
明日はいよいよ本番。まぁなんとかなるでしょう（笑）
2015年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）16/20
リスニング 27/34
合計 73/85（正答率85.9%）
語彙
(18) Hiro's plan to work overseas for a year went awry when his visa application was rejected due to a minor criminal offense.
go awry ゆがんで
内容一致
(35)
""the most significant artists provoke us to examine ourselves and our civilization." Seen in this light, forgery becomes a vital art form because it goes beyond the limitations of traditional art"
Q. What does Jonathon Keats believe about art forgeries?
A. They actually succeed in bringing about a reaction in viewers that some of the best artworks aim to inspire.
ここは何回も間違えているが、下線部の言い換えとして解答が選べるかどうか。
(41)
"Tammany had always opposed, as the organization had a tradition of siding with management. With the calculating pragmatisum, Murphy set into motion a progressive series of labor laws -- and other reforms. --- to keep Tammany in power for another generation."
Q. Charles Murphy's opportunism is illustrated by the fact that he
A. reversed his stance on workers' rights after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire because he believed doing so would win votes for Tammany Hall.
リスニング
Part1
No.6
"You'll have to compensate the owner for a set of four new chairs."
Q. What will the man do?
A. Keep part of the woman's deposit
keep とっておく part of 一部分 ＝ 女性の預け金の一部をとっておく
簡単な単語であるほど、その通りに意味をとっていいのか悩んでしまう。
No.7
"she treats me as if I don't matter very much"
Q. What does the man think about the new manger?
A. She does not treat all people equally.
Part2
No.12
"so researchers must ensure that the wasps would not threaten their existence."
Q. What is one thing we learn about the Asian stinkbugs?
A.The wasp could damage North American ecosystems.
No.15
"it can greatly extend a food's shelf life."
Q. What is one thing the FDA says about irradiation?
A. It can be used to preserve food.
No.16
"irradiation is preferable to many of the current methods of preventing food-borne illnesses."
Q. What is one argument that proponents of irradiation make?
A. It is a better option than some of the alternatives.
Part3
No.24
Conditions
Need a lecture with MBA and five years' business experience
"Ms. Morris earned her MBA back in 2001. She was in the corporate world for two years, then she switched to teaching before returning to business management for the last four years."
A. Mrs. Morris
条件にあう適当な人や物件を扱う問題では、必ずひねりがある。終わりにひっくり返しというか追加情報を入れてくるか、このように計算しないといけない問題とか。
2014年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 25/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）18/20
リスニング 34/34
合計 83/85（正答率97.6%）
これはJunさんの英検Skype模試でやったので、ずいぶんと集中できた。
内容一致
(35)
"Yuri Artsutanov suggested that a way around this would be to deploy a tensile structure downward toward Earth - a kind of "sky hook". He proposed 具体的説明"
Q. What is true of Yuri Artsutanov's idea?
A. It modifies Konstantin Tsiolkovsky's proposal by replacing the tower with a structure held in place by a couterweight in space.
普通は90%軽く超えるようになっているはずなのに、今回は過去問の一部で復習が足りていないことが判明。
明日はいよいよ本番。まぁなんとかなるでしょう（笑）
2016年06月09日
2015-3、2015-2
英検受験も5回目を迎えるようになると、過去問を5回以上やった回が増えてくる。
そこで今回の受験対策では5回以下のものに注力していこうと思い、直近4回分をしっかりやることにした。
その結果と復習の備忘録。
2015年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 17/25
大問２（空所補充）4/6
大問３（内容一致）14/20
リスニング 28/34
合計 63/85（正答率74.1%）
受験後復習していたけど、いかに身についていないかをしみじみ感じた回。
語彙
(7) Terry botched his attempt to repair the leaky faucet in his bathroom
失敗する
(15)The inspectors were shocked by the atrocious conditions in the prison
恐ろしい
quarrelsome けんか好きな
(20)Countries --- have asked the United Nations to convene a special meeting to --.
招集する
(21)The fact that --- is proof of the fickle nature of voters.
気まぐれな
熟語は全滅
(22)the bartender had to call the police to help him boot out the troublemakers.
追い出す
(23)it would have been much shorter if Barbara hadn't kept chiming in with
those unrelated comments and silly questions.
chiming in withで「割り込む」
(24)they were able to dispense with self-introductions and start talking about business immediately.
なしで済ませる
(25)the political had managed to put across an image as an honest public servant
うまく伝える
空所補充
(26) "However, objections had quickly been raised against this theory. For instance, it ran into trouble regarding a phenomenon known as parallax.
前の文章を受けて、例示に入るということ。
was a representation（画像、表現） of という自分でも意味があいまいな単語が使われている選択肢を選んでしまった。
内容一致
集中できなかった
リスニング
Part1
No.6
"How about I work up a budget for some outside help?"
Q. How does the woman suggest that they solve the problem?
A. By hiring people from outside company
全体的に「中で仕事ができないから、それなら人を呼ぼう」という会話。本文ではあいまいな表現になっている。
Part2
No.13
"Professional white-collar jobs opened up in the 1950s as the U.K. economy expanded, and some of those jobs are filled by people from working-class backgrounds."
Q. What was the reason for the U.K's increase in social mobility?
A. Growth in white-collar employment opportunities.
本文は聞き取れていたが、どうも個人的に「もやっとした」（はっきりしない）理由だったので、正解選択肢を選びにくかった。（なんかもっとはっきりした理由を言っていたんじゃないかと疑心暗鬼に陥った。こういう気持ちは試験で大敵。）
No.19
"Thiel sayss executives are usually trained by business schools to buy into conservertive ideas, many of which are no longer relevant in today's ever-changing world."
Q. What does Peter Thiel believe about most executives?
A. They often believe in ideas that are outdated.
No.20
"Thiel's ctitics argue that choosing too narrow a market could also lead to failure as the company will not be able to continue to grow"
Q. What potential problem do Thiel's critics point out?
A. Too much specialization can be dangerous.
Part3
No.24
Condition
Hire an assistant with strong computer skills and experience handling confidential documents
"Rebecca Adams' background is in website design and management:--- I confirmed they've all dealt with sensitive information, but both Sarah and Nicolai have less experience in that arena"
Q. What should you ask Lisa do?
A. Invite Rebecca Adams for an interview.
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充）4/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 33/34
合計 80/85（正答率94.1%）
語彙
(22)one painting leaped out at him.
目に留まった
(25)The job candidate sailed through the first interview.
容易に成功する
空所補充
No.27 land-use reguralations also have the effect of limiting social mobility. O'Toole believes that increasing land-use regulation has caused a shift in U.S. migration patterns.
後半の文が言い換えになっている
No.31 Such individuals, however, would have had little chance of survival. People who lived through the famine, therefore, would be highly to possess the LP allele because ---
リスニング
Part1
No.3
"If it really worked, it would be selling well in regular stores./ My father bought something like that once, but he could never get it to work./ Only the promotion methods!"
Q. What do we learn from this conversation?
A. The man is doubtful of the advertisement's claims.
全体の男性の発言から判断しないといけない。
以上、復習。
続きを読む
そこで今回の受験対策では5回以下のものに注力していこうと思い、直近4回分をしっかりやることにした。
その結果と復習の備忘録。
2015年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 17/25
大問２（空所補充）4/6
大問３（内容一致）14/20
リスニング 28/34
合計 63/85（正答率74.1%）
受験後復習していたけど、いかに身についていないかをしみじみ感じた回。
語彙
(7) Terry botched his attempt to repair the leaky faucet in his bathroom
失敗する
(15)The inspectors were shocked by the atrocious conditions in the prison
恐ろしい
quarrelsome けんか好きな
(20)Countries --- have asked the United Nations to convene a special meeting to --.
招集する
(21)The fact that --- is proof of the fickle nature of voters.
気まぐれな
熟語は全滅
(22)the bartender had to call the police to help him boot out the troublemakers.
追い出す
(23)it would have been much shorter if Barbara hadn't kept chiming in with
those unrelated comments and silly questions.
chiming in withで「割り込む」
(24)they were able to dispense with self-introductions and start talking about business immediately.
なしで済ませる
(25)the political had managed to put across an image as an honest public servant
うまく伝える
空所補充
(26) "However, objections had quickly been raised against this theory. For instance, it ran into trouble regarding a phenomenon known as parallax.
前の文章を受けて、例示に入るということ。
was a representation（画像、表現） of という自分でも意味があいまいな単語が使われている選択肢を選んでしまった。
内容一致
集中できなかった
リスニング
Part1
No.6
"How about I work up a budget for some outside help?"
Q. How does the woman suggest that they solve the problem?
A. By hiring people from outside company
全体的に「中で仕事ができないから、それなら人を呼ぼう」という会話。本文ではあいまいな表現になっている。
Part2
No.13
"Professional white-collar jobs opened up in the 1950s as the U.K. economy expanded, and some of those jobs are filled by people from working-class backgrounds."
Q. What was the reason for the U.K's increase in social mobility?
A. Growth in white-collar employment opportunities.
本文は聞き取れていたが、どうも個人的に「もやっとした」（はっきりしない）理由だったので、正解選択肢を選びにくかった。（なんかもっとはっきりした理由を言っていたんじゃないかと疑心暗鬼に陥った。こういう気持ちは試験で大敵。）
No.19
"Thiel sayss executives are usually trained by business schools to buy into conservertive ideas, many of which are no longer relevant in today's ever-changing world."
Q. What does Peter Thiel believe about most executives?
A. They often believe in ideas that are outdated.
No.20
"Thiel's ctitics argue that choosing too narrow a market could also lead to failure as the company will not be able to continue to grow"
Q. What potential problem do Thiel's critics point out?
A. Too much specialization can be dangerous.
Part3
No.24
Condition
Hire an assistant with strong computer skills and experience handling confidential documents
"Rebecca Adams' background is in website design and management:--- I confirmed they've all dealt with sensitive information, but both Sarah and Nicolai have less experience in that arena"
Q. What should you ask Lisa do?
A. Invite Rebecca Adams for an interview.
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充）4/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 33/34
合計 80/85（正答率94.1%）
語彙
(22)one painting leaped out at him.
目に留まった
(25)The job candidate sailed through the first interview.
容易に成功する
空所補充
No.27 land-use reguralations also have the effect of limiting social mobility. O'Toole believes that increasing land-use regulation has caused a shift in U.S. migration patterns.
後半の文が言い換えになっている
No.31 Such individuals, however, would have had little chance of survival. People who lived through the famine, therefore, would be highly to possess the LP allele because ---
リスニング
Part1
No.3
"If it really worked, it would be selling well in regular stores./ My father bought something like that once, but he could never get it to work./ Only the promotion methods!"
Q. What do we learn from this conversation?
A. The man is doubtful of the advertisement's claims.
全体の男性の発言から判断しないといけない。
以上、復習。
続きを読む
2016年01月22日
2015-1，2015-2
2015年度第1回。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 31/34
合計 81/85（正答率95.3%）
語彙
No.17
Hiro's plan to work overseas for a year went awry when his visa application was rejected due to a minor criminal offense he had committed as a teenager.
go awry しくじる
リスニング
Part1
No.9
You were able to claim a deductio for your dependent son last year, but now he's out of school and has a job.
正解
He cannot get a deduction for his son.
Part3
No.22
条件文
You have stopped vomiting but still have stomach cramps.
本文
If any of your symptoms continue, call back and set up an appointment to see the doctor.
正解
Make another appointment.
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充） 6/6
大問３（内容一致） 16/20
リスニング 32/34
合計 78/85（正答率91.8%）
語彙（熟語）
The moment the art critic walked into the gallery, one painting immediately leaped out at him.
目に留まる
we need to fix on a date for our move.
取り決めする
内容一致は本番でも迷ったけど切り抜けた問題を間違えてしまった。Robotic Surgeryの話。
No.35
本文
Hospitals are increasingly promoting the devices in a bit to attract patients and thereby compensate for their expenditures -- assertions for which the study's authors say clear evidence is lacking.
正解選択肢
hospitals have made false or exaggerated claims in advertisements in order to recover the high costs associated with surgical robots.
No.37
本文
They are developing a new generation of robots to independently perform low-level surgical procedures--As robots perform such repetitive tasks more accurately than humans, transferring these jobs would not only reduce errors--
正解選択肢
Because their work will be more straightforward, they are less likely to cause the type of problems that current robots have been associated with.
リスニング
Part1
No.3
スクリプト
W: Things are more advanced now.
M: Only the promotion methods! But if you really want it, get it.
質問
What do we learn from this conversation?
正解選択肢
The man is doubtful of the advertisement's claims.
これは悩ましい。The man will not let the woman buy the product.を選んだけど、彼本心は買ってもらたくないはずなんだけど。。imply問題じゃないから、本文に沿った答えを選ぶべきなのかも。
No.5
スクリプト
W：you can upgrade to business class on most domestic flights.
質問
What does the woman tell the man?
正解選択肢
He can upgrade on certain flights.
これも深読みしたけど、あくまで彼女は彼に何を言っているのか？なので伝えた内容を選ぶ問題。
大問１（語彙） 24/25
大問２（空所補充）6/6
大問３（内容一致）20/20
リスニング 31/34
合計 81/85（正答率95.3%）
語彙
No.17
Hiro's plan to work overseas for a year went awry when his visa application was rejected due to a minor criminal offense he had committed as a teenager.
go awry しくじる
リスニング
Part1
No.9
You were able to claim a deductio for your dependent son last year, but now he's out of school and has a job.
正解
He cannot get a deduction for his son.
Part3
No.22
条件文
You have stopped vomiting but still have stomach cramps.
本文
If any of your symptoms continue, call back and set up an appointment to see the doctor.
正解
Make another appointment.
2015年度第2回。
大問１（語彙） 23/25
大問２（空所補充） 6/6
大問３（内容一致） 16/20
リスニング 32/34
合計 78/85（正答率91.8%）
語彙（熟語）
The moment the art critic walked into the gallery, one painting immediately leaped out at him.
目に留まる
we need to fix on a date for our move.
取り決めする
内容一致は本番でも迷ったけど切り抜けた問題を間違えてしまった。Robotic Surgeryの話。
No.35
本文
Hospitals are increasingly promoting the devices in a bit to attract patients and thereby compensate for their expenditures -- assertions for which the study's authors say clear evidence is lacking.
正解選択肢
hospitals have made false or exaggerated claims in advertisements in order to recover the high costs associated with surgical robots.
No.37
本文
They are developing a new generation of robots to independently perform low-level surgical procedures--As robots perform such repetitive tasks more accurately than humans, transferring these jobs would not only reduce errors--
正解選択肢
Because their work will be more straightforward, they are less likely to cause the type of problems that current robots have been associated with.
リスニング
Part1
No.3
スクリプト
W: Things are more advanced now.
M: Only the promotion methods! But if you really want it, get it.
質問
What do we learn from this conversation?
正解選択肢
The man is doubtful of the advertisement's claims.
これは悩ましい。The man will not let the woman buy the product.を選んだけど、彼本心は買ってもらたくないはずなんだけど。。imply問題じゃないから、本文に沿った答えを選ぶべきなのかも。
No.5
スクリプト
W：you can upgrade to business class on most domestic flights.
質問
What does the woman tell the man?
正解選択肢
He can upgrade on certain flights.
これも深読みしたけど、あくまで彼女は彼に何を言っているのか？なので伝えた内容を選ぶ問題。
2016年01月20日
2014-3
2014年度第3回。
大問１（語彙） 22/25
大問２（空所補充） 6/6
大問３（内容一致） 18/20
リスニング 30/34
合計 76/85（正答率91.8%）
語彙
Steve is irrepressible.
（感情などを）抑えきれない
I can't vouch for the rest of the menu.
保証する
When an altercation between two motorists...began to turn violent.
口論
内容一致
The chemical bonds that hold CNTs together are uniquely strong, making them able - to withstand the extreme tensile forces a space elevator would exert.
正解
They are more difficult to pull apart than other materials due to the incredibly strong bonds between their atoms.
選んだ間違いは
They have proven to be maintain their structural stability even in circumstances --
structural stabilityは触れられていない・・・
リスニング
Part1
本文
sounds like he's really changed.
正解
He has turned his life around.
He was recently promoted at work.に引っかかった。
Part2
本文
farmers have been forced to slaughter thousands of cows at a large cost to their industry.
...to stop the disease from spreading to other animals and possibly humans.
質問
What is one reason the British government is allowing badgers to be shot?
正解
They have been causing financial losses for farmers.
これはひねりが加えられている。
2．They have been spreading diseases to humans.を選びやすい。
Part3
これは苦手。野球の練習にコーチがどうかかわるかという問題。
本文
Schools.....are not allowed to hold official practices outside of the defined season
you may watch them.
正解
Observe at unofficial practice.
大問１（語彙） 22/25
大問２（空所補充） 6/6
大問３（内容一致） 18/20
リスニング 30/34
合計 76/85（正答率91.8%）
語彙
Steve is irrepressible.
（感情などを）抑えきれない
I can't vouch for the rest of the menu.
保証する
When an altercation between two motorists...began to turn violent.
口論
内容一致
The chemical bonds that hold CNTs together are uniquely strong, making them able - to withstand the extreme tensile forces a space elevator would exert.
正解
They are more difficult to pull apart than other materials due to the incredibly strong bonds between their atoms.
選んだ間違いは
They have proven to be maintain their structural stability even in circumstances --
structural stabilityは触れられていない・・・
リスニング
Part1
本文
sounds like he's really changed.
正解
He has turned his life around.
He was recently promoted at work.に引っかかった。
Part2
本文
farmers have been forced to slaughter thousands of cows at a large cost to their industry.
...to stop the disease from spreading to other animals and possibly humans.
質問
What is one reason the British government is allowing badgers to be shot?
正解
They have been causing financial losses for farmers.
これはひねりが加えられている。
2．They have been spreading diseases to humans.を選びやすい。
Part3
これは苦手。野球の練習にコーチがどうかかわるかという問題。
本文
Schools.....are not allowed to hold official practices outside of the defined season
you may watch them.
正解
Observe at unofficial practice.
