【英検2級】要約の練習問題・予想問題10問|模範解答と解説つき【2026年度】

【2026年10月20日更新】
2026年度の英検2級に合わせて、練習問題10問を新しく作り直しました。

・要約の練習問題は?
・要約のテンプレは?

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いつき先生

おすすめの参考書がまだないのでオリジナル問題を作りました!

本記事では「要約の練習問題」を紹介します。

英検2級ギリギリ合格を目指す人だけでなく、CSEスコア2300点を目指す人にも参考になるはずです。

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▼資格
・英検1級
・中学校教諭一種免許状
・高等学校教諭一種免許状

▼英語の指導歴12年
・オンライン英検コーチ1年
・高校教員8年
・塾講師3年

記事を書いているわたしは、英語の教員として約1年ほど。

1級の一次試験には3回合格しており、リーディング、リスニング、ライティングすべて80%以上で合格。

英語で要約を書くことに慣れていない人が多いと思います。

わたしは今まで、北大、TEAP、早稲田の国際教養の英語要約の添削を長年してきました。

今回は、要約の知識をみなさんに紹介していきます!

最速最短で英検に合格したい人へ!

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要約問題の書き方が分かった!

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英検2級 要約の作り方

5つの手順で書こうテーマ・利点・欠点のイイタイコトを集める

2級の本文は、3つの段落です。
「テーマ → 利点 → 欠点」の順に並んでいます。

書くのは、筆者のイイタイコト5つです。
テーマ1つ・利点2つ・欠点2つです。

1第1段落でテーマを探す1
  • 基本は、第1段落の最後の文がテーマです。
  • 前半の「昔は〜」などは導入です。書きません。
  • However, / Recently, の後ろで、話題がしぼられます。
2第2段落で利点を2つ探す23
  • 最初の疑問文の答えがイイタイコトです。
  • 疑問文がない回もあります。「〜 has some good points.」の次の文から探します。
  • First, の後ろが1つ目です。
  • Also, / Moreover, の後ろが2つ目です。
  • such as や like の後ろは具体例です。書きません。
3第3段落で欠点を2つ探す45
  • On the other hand, / However, の後ろが1つ目です。
  • Also, / Moreover, / Furthermore, の後ろが2つ目です。
  • As a result, / Because of this, の後ろは結果です。結果も書きます。
4テンプレートに入れる
1文目1テーマ.
2文目2利点1, and 3利点2.
3文目However, 4欠点1, and [or] 5欠点2.
5仕上げる45〜55語
  • them や it は、何を指すか分かる名詞に直します。
  • 45〜55語に収めます。1行4語なら、12〜13行です。
  • 2級は、本文の表現を使ってかまいません。

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要約オリジナル問題

それでは、オリジナル問題です。

まず自分で書いてみてください。
そのあと、模範解答と解説を見てくださいね。

例題① テーマ: インターネット

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [142語]

 When children use the internet at home, some play online games, while others watch videos or chat with friends. In addition, a growing number of them use it for schoolwork and other learning.
 How does this benefit children? Children can find learning websites that explain difficult subjects with videos and quizzes. This allows them to study at their own pace. Moreover, they can take part in online lessons with students in other countries. For example, they can join English classes or talk about their cultures with people abroad.
 However, using the internet also causes some trouble. Children who spend too much time online often go to bed late. As a result, it is hard for them to concentrate in class the next day. Also, some websites contain information that is not true. If children believe such information, they may learn wrong ideas.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[54語]
1Children are increasingly using the internet for schoolwork and other learning. 2Learning websites let them study at their own pace, and 3online lessons connect them with students abroad. However, 4too much time online makes it hard to concentrate in class because of late nights, and 5false information on websites may teach them wrong ideas.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

When children use the internet at home, some play online games, while others watch videos or chat with friends. In addition, 1a growing number of them use it for schoolwork and other learning.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 前半のゲームや動画の話は導入です。
  • them は children、it は the internet です。
第2段落|利点

How does this benefit children? 2Children can find learning websites that explain difficult subjects with videos and quizzes. This allows them to study at their own pace. Moreover, 3they can take part in online lessons with students in other countries. For example, they can join English classes or talk about their cultures with people abroad.

  • How does this benefit children? が合図です。
  • ❷は学習サイトで自分のペースで学べることです。
  • This allows them to 〜 は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「これで子どもは〜できる」と読みます。
  • This=学習サイト。For example の後ろは書きません。
第3段落|欠点

However, using the internet also causes some trouble. 4Children who spend too much time online often go to bed late. As a result, it is hard for them to concentrate in class the next day. Also, 5some websites contain information that is not true. If children believe such information, they may learn wrong ideas.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は夜ふかしと、授業に集中できない結果です。
  • ❺は正しくない情報と、まちがった考えを学ぶ結果です。
3言い換え
  • Children who spend too much time online often go to bed late→because of late nights
  • some websites contain information that is not true→false information on websites
  • take part in online lessons with students in other countries→online lessons connect them with students abroad

例題② テーマ: 電子書籍

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [142語]

 In the past, people who wanted to read a new book usually went to a bookstore or a library. Today, there are other options, such as digital books called e-books. Many readers buy them online and read them on smartphones or tablets.
 What makes e-books so popular? First, they are easy to carry. People can keep hundreds of books in one small device, so they can read anywhere, even on a crowded train. E-books also help people read more comfortably. Readers can make the letters bigger or look up difficult words with one touch.
 On the other hand, e-books also have weak points. Looking at a screen for a long time can make readers’ eyes tired. As a result, some people cannot enjoy long stories. Moreover, if the battery of the device runs out, people cannot continue reading until they charge it.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[53語]
1E-books, which people read on smartphones or tablets, are now popular. 2They are easy to carry because one device can hold hundreds of books, and 3they help people read comfortably. However, 4screens can make readers’ eyes tired, so some cannot enjoy long stories, and 5people cannot keep reading when the battery runs out.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

In the past, people who wanted to read a new book usually went to a bookstore or a library. Today, there are other options, such as digital books called e-books. 1Many readers buy them online and read them on smartphones or tablets.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 昔の話と、Today の文は導入です。
  • them は e-books と書きかえます。
第2段落|利点

What makes e-books so popular? First, 2they are easy to carry. People can keep hundreds of books in one small device, so they can read anywhere, even on a crowded train. 3E-books also help people read more comfortably. Readers can make the letters bigger or look up difficult words with one touch.

  • What makes e-books so popular? の答えを探します。
  • ❷は First の後ろ、持ち運びやすいことです。
  • ❸ E-books help people read は無生物主語です。
  • 「電子書籍で、人は楽に読める」と読みます。
  • 満員電車や文字を大きくする話は具体例です。
第3段落|欠点

On the other hand, e-books also have weak points. 4Looking at a screen for a long time can make readers’ eyes tired. As a result, some people cannot enjoy long stories. Moreover, 5if the battery of the device runs out, people cannot continue reading until they charge it.

  • On the other hand の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹ Looking at a screen 〜 も無生物主語です。
  • 「画面を長く見ると、目が疲れる」と読みます。
  • As a result の後ろ(長い物語)も書きます。
  • ❺は Moreover の後ろ、電池が切れる話です。
3言い換え
  • People can keep hundreds of books in one small device→one device can hold hundreds of books
  • Looking at a screen for a long time→screens
  • cannot continue reading→cannot keep reading

例題③ テーマ: クレジットカード

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [144語]

 Paying for things is a part of everyday life, and the ways people pay are changing. Stores now accept many methods, including plastic cards called credit cards. More and more shoppers are using them instead of cash, even for small purchases.
 Why do shoppers like credit cards so much? First, they let people buy things now and pay for them later. This is useful when people need something expensive, such as a new refrigerator. Also, many credit card companies give points to their users. People can use these points to get discounts on future purchases.
 However, credit cards do have some drawbacks. Because shoppers do not see money leaving their wallets, they often spend more than they planned. Furthermore, if people cannot pay the full amount on time, they have to pay extra fees. Because of this, many users end up with large debts.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[52語]
1More and more shoppers are paying with credit cards instead of cash. 2They let people buy now and pay later, and 3they give users points for discounts. However, 4people often spend more than they planned, and 5if they cannot pay the full amount on time, extra fees can lead to large debts.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

Paying for things is a part of everyday life, and the ways people pay are changing. Stores now accept many methods, including plastic cards called credit cards. 1More and more shoppers are using them instead of cash, even for small purchases.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 最初の2文は、払い方が変わったという導入です。
  • them は credit cards と書きかえます。
第2段落|利点

Why do shoppers like credit cards so much? First, 2they let people buy things now and pay for them later. This is useful when people need something expensive, such as a new refrigerator. Also, 3many credit card companies give points to their users. People can use these points to get discounts on future purchases.

  • Why 〜? の疑問文の答えを探します。
  • ❷ they let people buy 〜 は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「カードで、人は今買って後で払える」と読みます。
  • ❸は Also の後ろ、ポイントがもらえることです。
  • such as の冷蔵庫は具体例なので書きません。
第3段落|欠点

However, credit cards do have some drawbacks. Because shoppers do not see money leaving their wallets, 4they often spend more than they planned. Furthermore, 5if people cannot pay the full amount on time, they have to pay extra fees. Because of this, many users end up with large debts.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は予定より使いすぎることです。
  • ❺は手数料と、Because of this の後ろの借金です。
3言い換え
  • use these points to get discounts→points for discounts
  • have to pay extra fees / end up with large debts→extra fees can lead to large debts
  • buy things now and pay for them later→buy now and pay later

例題④ テーマ: ヨガ

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [143語]

 Many people try to stay healthy by going to the gym or jogging in the park after work. Others prefer quieter activities, and yoga classes at local studios have become a common choice.
 Yoga has several good points. It helps people relax because they focus on slow breathing and calm movements. Many people say that they sleep better after a class. Also, yoga makes the body more flexible without putting too much stress on the joints. This means that older people can also enjoy it safely.
 On the other hand, yoga may not suit people who want to lose weight quickly. Its movements are slow, so it burns fewer calories than running or swimming. Also, yoga studios often charge high monthly fees, and students sometimes need to buy their own mats. This can cause some people to stop going after a few months.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[54語]
1Yoga classes have become a common choice for people who want to stay healthy. 2Yoga helps people relax and sleep better, and 3it gently makes the body more flexible. However, 4it may not suit people who want to lose weight quickly because it burns few calories, and 5high fees cause some people to quit.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

Many people try to stay healthy by going to the gym or jogging in the park after work. Others prefer quieter activities, and 1yoga classes at local studios have become a common choice.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • ジムやジョギングの話は導入です。
  • 「健康のため」は1文目から取って添えます。
第2段落|利点

Yoga has several good points. 2It helps people relax because they focus on slow breathing and calm movements. Many people say that they sleep better after a class. Also, 3yoga makes the body more flexible without putting too much stress on the joints. This means that older people can also enjoy it safely.

  • 1文目の good points が利点の合図です。
  • ❷はリラックスできて、よく眠れることです。
  • It helps people relax は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「ヨガで、人はリラックスできる」と読みます。
  • ❸ yoga makes the body 〜 も同じ形です。
第3段落|欠点

On the other hand, 4yoga may not suit people who want to lose weight quickly. Its movements are slow, so it burns fewer calories than running or swimming. Also, 5yoga studios often charge high monthly fees, and students sometimes need to buy their own mats. This can cause some people to stop going after a few months.

  • On the other hand の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹はやせたい人に向かないことと、その理由です。
  • ❺は高い料金と、やめてしまう結果です。
  • This can cause some people to 〜 は無生物主語。
  • 「これで、やめる人もいる」と読みます。This=料金。
3言い換え
  • without putting too much stress on the joints→gently
  • burns fewer calories than running or swimming→burns few calories
  • stop going→quit

例題⑤ テーマ: 外国人労働者

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [153語]

 Nowadays, the number of young workers in Japan is decreasing because the population is getting older. In particular, many companies in small towns cannot find enough staff. Currently, more of them are hiring workers from other countries.
 How does this help? First, foreign workers help companies continue their business. For example, factories and care homes can keep running even when local people do not apply for jobs. Also, workers from abroad bring new ideas to their workplaces. Japanese staff can learn different ways of thinking by working with them every day.
 However, this change also brings some difficulties. Some foreign workers have trouble communicating at work. This is because they are still learning Japanese, and mistakes can happen when instructions are not clear. Furthermore, some of them feel isolated in their new towns because they have few chances to make friends with local people. Therefore, companies and communities need to support them more.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[52語]
1Since young workers are decreasing, more companies in Japan are hiring workers from other countries. 2Foreign workers help companies continue their business and 3bring new ideas to their workplaces. However, 4some have trouble communicating at work because they are still learning Japanese, and 5others feel isolated because they have few local friends.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

Nowadays, 1the number of young workers in Japan is decreasing because the population is getting older. In particular, many companies in small towns cannot find enough staff. Currently, more of them are hiring workers from other countries.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • more of them の them は companies です。
  • 若い働き手が減るという原因を Since で添えます。
第2段落|利点

How does this help? First, 2foreign workers help companies continue their business. For example, factories and care homes can keep running even when local people do not apply for jobs. Also, 3workers from abroad bring new ideas to their workplaces. Japanese staff can learn different ways of thinking by working with them every day.

  • How does this help? の答えを探します。
  • ❷は First の後ろ、事業を続けられることです。
  • ❸は Also の後ろ、新しい考えが入ることです。
  • 工場や介護施設の話は具体例です。
第3段落|欠点

However, this change also brings some difficulties. 4Some foreign workers have trouble communicating at work. This is because they are still learning Japanese, and mistakes can happen when instructions are not clear. Furthermore, 5some of them feel isolated in their new towns because they have few chances to make friends with local people. Therefore, companies and communities need to support them more.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は話が通じにくいことと、その理由です。
  • ❺は Furthermore の後ろ、孤立することです。
  • Therefore の文はまとめなので入れていません。
3言い換え
  • the number of young workers is decreasing→young workers are decreasing
  • some of them→some / others
  • few chances to make friends with local people→few local friends
最速最短で英検に合格したい人へ!

たった2か月で英検2級に合格できた!

要約問題の書き方が分かった!

英検準1級のライティングが8割を超えた!

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例題⑥ テーマ: 博物館

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [147語]

 Many people are becoming interested in learning about art and history in their free time. Within this trend, free museum days have attracted attention. Recently, more museums have begun allowing visitors to enter without paying.
 What good points does free entry have? Free entry gives more people a chance to see famous works of art. Families with small children or students with little money can visit without worrying about the cost. Additionally, free days can bring more visitors to the area around the museum. Nearby shops and restaurants often have more customers on those days.
 However, free entry also creates some issues. Museums need money from tickets to take care of their collections and pay their staff. Without this money, they may have to close some exhibitions. Moreover, free days are often very crowded. Thus, some visitors find it hard to see the artworks and feel disappointed.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[52語]
1Free entry is now offered at more museums. 2It gives more people a chance to see art, and 3it brings more customers to nearby shops and restaurants. However, 4without ticket money, museums may have to close some exhibitions, and 5crowded free days can make it hard for visitors to see the artworks.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

Many people are becoming interested in learning about art and history in their free time. Within this trend, free museum days have attracted attention. Recently, 1more museums have begun allowing visitors to enter without paying.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 前の2文は、美術への関心と無料の日という導入です。
  • 「お金を払わずに入る」は free entry とまとめます。
第2段落|利点

What good points does free entry have? 2Free entry gives more people a chance to see famous works of art. Families with small children or students with little money can visit without worrying about the cost. Additionally, 3free days can bring more visitors to the area around the museum. Nearby shops and restaurants often have more customers on those days.

  • What good points 〜? の答えを探します。
  • ❷ Free entry gives people 〜 は無生物主語。
  • 「無料なので、人は作品を見る機会を得る」と読みます。
  • ❸ free days can bring visitors も同じ形です。
  • 子ども連れや学生の話は具体例なので書きません。
第3段落|欠点

However, free entry also creates some issues. 4Museums need money from tickets to take care of their collections and pay their staff. Without this money, they may have to close some exhibitions. Moreover, 5free days are often very crowded. Thus, some visitors find it hard to see the artworks and feel disappointed.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は入場料のお金と、展示を閉める結果です。
  • ❺は混雑と、Thus の後ろの見にくさです。
3言い換え
  • famous works of art→art
  • free days are often very crowded→crowded free days
  • money from tickets→ticket money

例題⑦ テーマ: スポーツ

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [144語]

 When children finish their classes, they usually go home, play with friends, or attend cram school. However, many children now spend their afternoons playing on local sports teams.
 Why do parents support this? Playing sports helps children stay healthy because they move their bodies for a long time. Their bones and muscles become stronger through regular exercise. Moreover, sports teach children how to work with others. In team sports such as soccer, players must talk to each other and share the same goal so that their team can win.
 However, some children feel too much pressure to win. Coaches and parents sometimes expect too much from them. This sometimes takes away the fun of playing. Also, practice often takes place on weekends and early in the morning, even during school vacations. Because of this, many children cannot find enough time for homework or rest.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[54語]
1After school, many children play on local sports teams. 2Sports help them stay healthy and strong, and 3they teach children how to work with others. However, 4too much pressure to win can take away the fun of playing, and 5practice on weekends and early mornings leaves many children little time for homework or rest.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

When children finish their classes, they usually go home, play with friends, or attend cram school. However, 1many children now spend their afternoons playing on local sports teams.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 家に帰る・遊ぶ・塾の話は導入です。
第2段落|利点

Why do parents support this? 2Playing sports helps children stay healthy because they move their bodies for a long time. Their bones and muscles become stronger through regular exercise. Moreover, 3sports teach children how to work with others. In team sports such as soccer, players must talk to each other and share the same goal so that their team can win.

  • Why do parents support this? の答えを探します。
  • ❷ Playing sports helps 〜 は無生物主語。
  • 「スポーツで、子どもは健康でいられる」と読みます。
  • ❸ sports teach children 〜 も同じ形です。
  • サッカーの話は具体的な説明なので書きません。
第3段落|欠点

However, 4some children feel too much pressure to win. Coaches and parents sometimes expect too much from them. This sometimes takes away the fun of playing. Also, 5practice often takes place on weekends and early in the morning, even during school vacations. Because of this, many children cannot find enough time for homework or rest.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹はプレッシャーと、This の後ろの結果です。
  • This takes away the fun は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「これで楽しさがなくなる」と読みます。
  • ❺は週末や早朝の練習と、時間がない結果です。
3言い換え
  • spend their afternoons playing on local sports teams→After school, play on local sports teams
  • cannot find enough time→leaves 〜 little time
  • bones and muscles become stronger→strong

例題⑧ テーマ: 農薬

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [150語]

 As people become more interested in their health, they pay more attention to the food they eat. Recently, organic food has become easy to find in supermarkets. Especially among young farmers, growing vegetables without chemicals is now a popular choice.
 Why do these farmers choose this method? To begin with, it is better for nature. Without chemicals, the soil and nearby rivers stay clean, and more insects and birds can live around the fields. These farmers also say that their vegetables sell well. Many shoppers are willing to pay higher prices for food that they believe is safe.
 On the other hand, farming without chemicals is not easy. Without chemicals, insects can easily damage the crops. In such cases, farmers lose a large part of their harvest. Furthermore, farmers need more time and workers to remove weeds by hand. This makes it hard for small farms to earn enough money.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[52語]
1Growing vegetables without chemicals has become popular, especially among young farmers. 2This method is better for nature, and 3the vegetables sell well at higher prices. However, 4insects can easily damage the crops, and 5removing weeds by hand needs more time and workers, which makes it hard for small farms to earn enough.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

As people become more interested in their health, they pay more attention to the food they eat. Recently, organic food has become easy to find in supermarkets. Especially 1among young farmers, growing vegetables without chemicals is now a popular choice.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 健康や有機の食べ物の話は導入です。
第2段落|利点

Why do these farmers choose this method? To begin with, 2it is better for nature. Without chemicals, the soil and nearby rivers stay clean, and more insects and birds can live around the fields. 3These farmers also say that their vegetables sell well. Many shoppers are willing to pay higher prices for food that they believe is safe.

  • Why 〜? の疑問文の答えを探します。
  • ❷は To begin with の後ろ、自然に良いことです。
  • 土や川、虫や鳥の話は具体的な説明です。
  • ❸はよく売れて、高くても買われることです。
第3段落|欠点

On the other hand, farming without chemicals is not easy. 4Without chemicals, insects can easily damage the crops. In such cases, farmers lose a large part of their harvest. Furthermore, 5farmers need more time and workers to remove weeds by hand. This makes it hard for small farms to earn enough money.

  • On the other hand の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は虫が作物を荒らすことです。収穫の話は省きます。
  • ❺は手で草を取る手間と、かせげない結果です。
  • This makes it hard for 〜 は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「これで、小さな農家はかせぎにくい」と読みます。
3言い換え
  • growing vegetables without chemicals→This method(2文目で受ける)
  • are willing to pay higher prices→sell well at higher prices
  • earn enough money→earn enough

例題⑨ テーマ: 留学

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [147語]

 When high school students want to improve their English, some take extra lessons at school, while others go to language schools. Recently, another option has become popular. Many of them now study abroad for a few weeks during summer vacation.
 Why do they choose this option? Students can use English in real situations every day, such as ordering food or asking for directions. This can help them speak more confidently. Also, living with a host family allows them to experience a different culture. They can learn about new customs and ways of thinking.
 On the other hand, students have to pay a lot of money for these programs. The cost of flights and school fees can be a heavy burden for their families. Also, some students feel homesick and stressed in a new environment. This may lead them to stay in their rooms and avoid speaking English.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[52語]
1Short summer study abroad programs have become popular among high school students learning English. 2Using English every day helps them speak more confidently, and 3host families let them experience a different culture. However, 4the programs are expensive for their families, and 5some students feel homesick and stressed, so they avoid speaking English.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

When high school students want to improve their English, some take extra lessons at school, while others go to language schools. Recently, another option has become popular. 1Many of them now study abroad for a few weeks during summer vacation.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • その前の Recently の文は中身がないので抜きません。
  • 前半の補習や語学学校の話は導入です。
  • Many of them の them は高校生です。
第2段落|利点

Why do they choose this option? 2Students can use English in real situations every day, such as ordering food or asking for directions. This can help them speak more confidently. Also, 3living with a host family allows them to experience a different culture. They can learn about new customs and ways of thinking.

  • Why 〜? の疑問文の答えを探します。
  • ❷ This can help them speak 〜 は無生物主語。
  • 「これで、自信を持って話せる」と読みます。
  • This=毎日英語を使うこと。注文の話は具体例です。
  • ❸ living with 〜 allows them to 〜 も同じ形。
第3段落|欠点

On the other hand, 4students have to pay a lot of money for these programs. The cost of flights and school fees can be a heavy burden for their families. Also, 5some students feel homesick and stressed in a new environment. This may lead them to stay in their rooms and avoid speaking English.

  • On the other hand の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は費用が高いことです。飛行機代や学費はまとめます。
  • ❺はホームシックと、英語を話さない結果です。
  • This may lead them to 〜 は無生物主語の文です。
  • 「これで、部屋にこもり英語を避ける」と読みます。
3言い換え
  • study abroad for a few weeks during summer vacation→short summer study abroad programs
  • a heavy burden for their families→expensive for their families
  • living with a host family allows them to→host families let them

例題⑩ テーマ: 仕事

●45〜55語の英語で要約します。
●解答欄の外に書いたものは採点されません。
●要約になっていないと、0点のことがあります。

本文 [143語]

 Today, many people are thinking about new ways of working. In particular, more companies are allowing their employees to work for other businesses as well. Currently, a growing number of people have a side job in addition to their main job.
 Side jobs have some advantages. A side job gives people extra income. They can use the money to save for the future or to pay for their hobbies. Additionally, people can gain new skills through their side jobs. For example, an office worker can learn web design, which may help his or her main career as well.
 However, people with side jobs may become very tired. They work long hours, so they have less time to rest. Moreover, they often have little time to spend with their families. Thus, many workers struggle to keep a good balance between work and private life.

模範解答と解説

1模範解答[53語]
1Side jobs are becoming common as more companies allow employees to work for other businesses. 2They give people extra income, and 3people can gain new skills that may help their main career. However, 4long hours make people tired and 5leave little time for family, so many struggle to balance work and private life.
2本文の解説
黄色の下線=要約に入れるイイタイコト
緑=見つける合図
第1段落|テーマ

Today, many people are thinking about new ways of working. In particular, 1more companies are allowing their employees to work for other businesses as well. Currently, a growing number of people have a side job in addition to their main job.

  • 最後の文がテーマです。
  • 前の In particular の文は、副業がふえた原因です。
  • その原因を as で添えます。
第2段落|利点

Side jobs have some advantages. 2A side job gives people extra income. They can use the money to save for the future or to pay for their hobbies. Additionally, 3people can gain new skills through their side jobs. For example, an office worker can learn web design, which may help his or her main career as well.

  • 1文目の advantages が利点の合図です。
  • ❷ A side job gives people 〜 は無生物主語。
  • 「副業で、人は追加の収入を得る」と読みます。
  • ❸は Additionally の後ろ、新しい技術です。
  • 本業に役立つ部分は、語数に余裕があり入れました。
第3段落|欠点

However, 4people with side jobs may become very tired. They work long hours, so they have less time to rest. Moreover, 5they often have little time to spend with their families. Thus, many workers struggle to keep a good balance between work and private life.

  • However の後ろが欠点です。
  • ❹は長時間働いて、とても疲れることです。
  • ❺は家族との時間と、Thus の後ろのバランスです。
3言い換え
  • A side job gives people extra income→They give people extra income(They=side jobs)
  • keep a good balance between work and private life→balance work and private life
  • work long hours / may become very tired→long hours make people tired

さいごに

【テンプレート】
1文目:❶ テーマ.
2文目:❷ 利点1, and ❸ 利点2.
3文目:However, ❹ 欠点1, and [or] ❺ 欠点2.

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