過去問研究編

過去問とCELの模擬試験からのTOPICを見てみます。

＜英検１級エッセイ過去問＞

最初の数字は、出題年度－何回目かを示しています。

2006-1 When future generations look back on this era, for what will they praise and/or criticize us?

2006-2 Agree or disagree: National identity is becoming less important in today's global society

2006-3 Does society give the rights of animals enough consideration?

2007-1 Has modern society become too dependent on technology?

2007-2 Should more be done to eliminate world hunger?

2007-3 Do the world's wilderness areas need to be better protected?

2008-1 Agree or disagree: The use of nuclear power should be expanded

2008-2 Is society doing enough to deal with violent crime?

2008-3 Will societies with aging population face a crisis in the future?

2009-1 Do the benefits of genetically modified crops outweigh the dangerous?

2009-2 Are people in modern society losing their moral value?

2009-3 Agree or disagree: Gambling should be banned

2010-1 Should Japan play a bigger role in international affairs?

2010-2 Do the benefits of hosting international sporting events outweigh the disadvantages?

2010-3 Are prisons an effective way to deal with criminals?

2011-1 Agree or disagree: A college education is necessary for everyone

2011-2 Is too much emphasis put on work in modern society?

2011-3 Agree or disagree: World poverty can be eliminated

2012-1 Can the global demand for water be met in the future?

2012-2 Agree or disagree: Space exploration should be continued

2012-3 Does more need to be done to address Japan's low birthrate?

2013-1 Do multinational corporations play a positive tole in today's world?

2013-2 Should minors who commit serious crimes receive the same punishments as adults?

2014-1 Do the benefits of free trade outeight the disadvantages?

これらの過去問を分類すると、

１．Yes or Noのどちらかの立場を決めるもの

２．Yes or No のどちらかの立場を決めるものだが、whatが問われているもの

　　２００７年第２回　Should more be done to eliminate world hunger?　のようなTOPIC

３．Agree or disagreeで賛成か反対か、どちらかの立場を取るもの

４．理由が聞かれているもの

今度は、今期のCELの英検１級模擬試験コースで出題されたTOPICを見てみます。

＜CELの模擬試験コース＞

●What roll will robots play in our future.

●The pros and/or cons of installing video cameras in pubic areas.

●How to protect natural resources.

●The advantages and/or disadvantages of globalization.

●Should large companies take their social responsibility more seriously?

●Is traditional culture always worth preserving?

●The importance of voting.

●How technology can make the world a better place?

●Should countries spend less money on defense?

●The pros and/or cons of accepting World Heritage status.

●Should more be done to protect minorities in society?

これらの問題を分類すると、

１．Whatが問われているもの

２．The pros and/ or consが問われているもの

３．Howが問われているもの

４．Yes or Noのどちらかの立場を決めるもの

５．Yes or No のどちらかの立場を決めるものだが、whatが問われているもの

　　Should more be done to protect minorities in society?　のようなTOPIC

６．その他

　　The importance of voting.　のようなTOPIC

CELの模擬試験からのTOPICは多岐に渡っています。

おそらく、どんなTOPICが出題されても対応できるようにということだと思います。

次回は、この分類別にエッセイをどう書くかについてお話をしたいと思います。