英検対策講座【2級】大問2: 長文の語句空所補充問題

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大問2　長文の語句空所補充問題

 

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次の英文を読み、その文意にそって(1)から(3)までの（　　　）に入れるのに最も適切なものを1, 2, 3, 4の中から一つ選びなさい。

[英検 2016年度 第1回検定問題より]

 

 

Music to My Ears

 

　Music plays an important role in people's lives around the world. Singing, as it does not require any special tools or instruments, is a particularly popular way for people to enjoy music. Although many people sing for fun, few people know that singing actually (　1　). From helping people fight diseases to reducing stress, singing can make people's lives better.

 

　Singing can also be seen as a type of exercise. When people sing, their bodies use a number of important muscles. It also helps people improve their breathing and strengthens both their lungs and hearts in the same way as aerobic exercise such as jogging. (　2　), some experts say that singing can actually be a good alternative to exercise for elderly people who need to improve their weak lungs and hearts. Furthermore, singing increases the chemicals in the body that make people feel good, which can help reduce anxiety and depression.

 

　INew research has shown that singing (　3　) can also have positive effects. Don Stewart, a researcher at Griffith University in Australia, surveyed elderly members of a chorus. He found that although they had the same health problems as other elderly people, they were actually happier than those who did not sing or those who sang alone. In addition, the chorus members visited the doctor less and took fewer medicines. After noticing these advantages, some governments are considering promoting choruses as a way to reduce the cost of medical care for the elderly.

 

 

（1）

 

1. improves memory
2. leads to heart disease
3. has many health benefits
4. causes a number of problems

 

 

（2）

 

1. In fact
2. At last
3. Unfortunately
4. Traditionally

 

 

（3）

 

1. once a day
2. in a group
3. at school
4. with a microphone

 

 

学習アドバイス

 

空所を埋める問題ですが、単に空所の前後を読んだだけでは解きづらいことが多いです。やはり最初から話の筋を追って解いていった方が無難です。

 

文中の「つなぎ言葉」や「接続詞」が問題を解くカギになります。

 

 

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