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10秒スピーチ【能登半島地震】

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「能登半島地震」に関する10秒スピーチに挑戦！

スピーキング・テストの対策として「能登半島地震」に関連する５つの重要質問を作成しました。

プレイヤーを再生すると英語で5つの質問が1問ずつ流れ、10秒のポーズ（無音部分）があります。

10秒の間に、下記の要領で２センテンスで答えましょう。多少時間が余ってもかまいません。

質問/解答の例

＊１センテンス目：英文記事に基づいて解答してください。

＊２センテンス目：感想や補足情報をひと言入れましょう。

質問例）How do Christians view Jesus Christ?

解答例）They see him as their hero. （＝英文記事に基づいた解答）

It’s quite understandable.（＝自分の感想）

10秒後に流れる電子音が終了の合図です。この音が鳴ったら時間切れなので、ただちに話すのをやめてください。

10秒スピーチ質問音声

※Q1〜Q4はどちらの音声も同じ設問です。Q5のみ、B2レベル版は30秒の解答時間があります。

※ Q1 to Q4 have the same questions for both audio players. Only Q5 in the B2 level version allows for a 30-second response time.

【B1レベル：10秒スピーチｘ5問】

【B2レベル：10秒スピーチｘ4問＋30秒スピーチｘ1問】

解説Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5

“Q1” “Q2” などのタブをクリックすると、各質問の音声・質問の英文と和訳・解答例の英文と和訳が表示されます。

Clicking on tabs such as “Q1” and “Q2” will display the audio for each question, the English text and Japanese translation of the question, and the English text and Japanese translation of the sample answers.

What natural disaster occurred in Japan on New Year’s Day?

解答例(Answers)

Ex.1) A massive earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day. It was centered in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan.

Ex.2) Japan experienced a large earthquake on that day. I felt a jolt outside and really scared.

What were residents near the coast advised to do?

解答例(Answers)

Ex.1) The residents were urged to evacuate quickly. They were also told to seek safety on higher ground.

Ex.2) Coastal residents were told to evacuate quickly. I believe prompt action is essential in emergencies.

What happened to transportation after the earthquake?

解答例(Answers)

Ex.1) Transportation was disrupted, affecting trains and highways. It must have been challenging for many people.

Ex.2) Transportation was disrupted, including trains and highways. This must have caused a lot of difficulties.

What did TV stations change on New Year’s Day night?

解答例(Answers)

Ex.1) I heard that they switched from entertainment shows to tsunami coverage. It shows the seriousness of the situation.

Ex.2) They changed from planned shows to tsunami coverage. As I see it, it was a necessary decision.

【B1：10秒】

When the earthquake occurred on New Year’s Day, where were you and what were you doing? (How did it impact your day?)

【B2：30秒】

When the earthquake occurred on New Year’s Day, where were you and what were you doing? How did it impact your day?

解答例(Answers)

※（　）内の英文は30秒スピーチ用です。The English sentences in parentheses are sample answers intended for a 30-second speech.

Ex.) When the earthquake hit, I was shopping at a mall in Osaka.

The sudden shaking of the floor startled me. (I quickly checked my phone and saw the news about the quake.)

(After a while, I texted my relatives living near the epicenter to check on them. Fortunately, they were safe and their home was undamaged.)

(That night, I was glued to the tsunami alerts on TV, concerned about the damage.)

出題した質問集(List of Questions)

Q1) What natural disaster occurred in Japan on New Year’s Day?

Q2) What were residents near the coast advised to do?

Q3) What happened to transportation after the earthquake?

Q4) What change did TV stations make on New Year’s Day night?

Q5) When the earthquake occurred on New Year’s Day, where were you and what were you doing? (How did it impact your day?)

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