英検2級ライティング
英検の上位級に上がれば上がるほど、英作文で点数を取ることができれば合格へ の可能性がぐっと上がります。
英検2級英作文の書き方のコツ
英検2級のライティングは、以下の3つが設問に明記されています。
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トピックについて、自分の意見と理由を2つ述べる
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語数は80~100語が目安
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理由の根拠はPOINTSを参考にする(POINTS以外から理由を書くことも可)
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文法的に間違っていないか
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不自然な英文になっていないか
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同じ構造の英文が続いていないか
こんな点も採点基準となるので、2級はしっかりとした英作文を求められます。
ただ、書き出し、2つの理由、そして締めの書き方さえ覚えてしまえば、それほど難しいものではありません。
それでは、例題でその書き方を見ていきましょう。
例題:
TOPIC
In some Japanese university programs, students must study abroad for one year. Do you think university students should study abroad?
POINTS
●Cost
●Work
●Communication
書き出しはまず
Some people say that xxx , others do not.
(〜という人もいるが、そうでない人もいる)
Actually, I think 〜, for the following two reasons.
(実のところ、私は次の2つの理由で〜〜のように思う)
この場合、
Some people say that xxx のxxxの部分は自分の意見と逆のことを書き、
そうでない人もいる。わたしもそうでないと思う。
というようにつなげるようにする。
このTOPICで書くとすると・・・
書き出し
Some people say that in some Japanese university programs, students must study abroad for one year, others do not (say). Actually, I do not think they must study abroad for the following two reasons.
ここから本論。2つ理由を述べないといけないので、
First,
Second,
と書く。段落を変えると見やすくなるので、段落を変えることを意識する。
理由が思いつかない場合は POINTS から考えるようにする。POINTSがなくても意見がある場合は、POINTSに沿う必要はありません。
理由
海外に行かなくても日本で学べる=お金が安くつく(POINTのcost面)
コロナなどの病気の心配がある(POINTSにはない考え)
⇨だから、行く必要はない というライティングにする!と決めたら・・・
First, they can learn English even in Japan. There are many English classes in other culture schools. If they study abroad, they need much money. Learning English in Japan costs lower than that of foreign counties.
(はじめに、日本でも英語を学ぶことができる。カルチャースクールで英語の授業がたくさんある。もし留学したら、お金がかかる。日本で英語を学ぶことは海外で学ぶことよりも価格が安くなる。)
Second, these days covid-19 (corona) spread all over the world. They might suffer from such diseases. It might be difficult for them to go to hospitals.
(2つ目に、最近コロナの病気が世界中に広がっている。彼らはそういう病気に苦しむかもしれない。彼らにとって病院へ行くことはむずかしいかもしれない。)
結論
結論の書き出しは、
Therefore ...で最初の書き出しを再度書けばOK
Therefore, I do not think students must study abroad for one year.
これをまとめて書くと・・・
Some people say that in some Japanese university programs, students must study abroad for one year, others do not (say). Actually, I do not think they must study abroad for the following two reasons.
First, they can learn English even in Japan. There are many English classes in other culture schools. If they study abroad, they need much money. Learning English in Japan costs lower than that of foreign counties.
Second, these days covid-19 (corona) spread all over the world. They might suffer from such diseases. It might be difficult for them to go to hospitals.
Therefore, I do not think students must study abroad for one year.
このように段落を変えて、書き出しを数文字バックさせて書くとさらにいいです。
緑の文字の部分はいつも同じなので、これは考えずに書けるように練習しておくこと。
では、ここから予想問題を書いていきます。
ノートにTOPICもしっかり書いて(POINTSも)
書いてから、20分以内に書けるようにタイマーをして本番のように取り組みましょう。できあがれば、その写真を送ってください。
予想問題
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TOPIC
Today in Japan, some people say that the drinking age should be lowered to eighteen. Do you think this is a good idea?
POINTS
● Business
● Health● Legal age
2. TOPIC
Some people say that high school students should not bring their smartphones into their schools. Do you agree with this opinion?
POINTS
● Convenience
● Education
● School regulations
3. TOPIC
It is often said that computer games are bad for children. Do you agree with this opinion?
POINTS
● Study
● Communication ● Technology
4. TOPIC
It is common for people to exchange messages on the Internet. Do you think sending messages on the Internet is better than talking on the phone?
POINTS
● Time
● Information technology ● Convenience
5. TOPIC
Some people say that students should learn other foreign languages in addition to English at school. Do you think this is a good idea?
POINTS
● Time
● Communication ● Cost
6. TOPIC
Today, young people do not show enough respect to elderly people. Do you agree with this opinion?
POINTS
● Communication ● Lifestyles
● Parents
7. TOPIC
It is often said that typhoons are more dangerous than ever before. Do you think such typhoons will become common in the future?
POINTS
● Modern lifestyles ● Technology
● The environment
8. TOPIC
These days, some people put solar panels on their houses to produce electricity. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?
POINTS
● Environment
● Natural resource ● Cost
9. TOPIC
The government is encouraging businesses and individuals to switch to electric vehicles. Do you think the number of electric vehicles will increase in the future?
POINTS
● Natural resources
● Technology
● The environment
10. TOPIC
Today, there are many security cameras in public places such as shops and stations. Do you think there will be more security cameras in the future?
POINTS
● Privacy
● Crime
● Technology