Some people think that government should spend as much money as possible on developing space technology for the exploration of the moon and other planets. Others think that this money should be spent on solving the basic problems of society on Earth. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Introduction (序論）
Society is often divided on major issues involving government spending. One group believes that we should spend as much money as possible on space exploration, while another group thinks that we should spend this money on solving basic social problems on Earth. I believe there are stronger reasons for spending on space technology because this leads to knowledge that will benefit society on Earth.
① 第1段落は、設問のトピックになります。
Society is often divided on major issues involving government spending.
② 次の段落は、設問にある文を解答者の言葉で言い換えています。
One group believes that we should spend as much money as possible on space exploration, while another group thinks that we should spend this money on solving basic social problems on Earth.
state that you disagree with a given statement; or
state which of two positions you hold on a given issue.
アウトライン(Outline) エッセイの本論を短くまとめる
アウトラインとは、これから書き出すエッセイの設計図のようなものです。
ブレインストーミングで書き出した理由と例・詳細を段落ごとに箇条書きにします。
ここでは、正確な文は必要ありません。 短く要点だけを書き出します。
アウトラインを書き出す前に、先ほど説明したthesis（あなたの意見）
は決まっていることが前提です。
ブレインストーミングで書き出したアイディア から2～４つの理由と例・詳細を
選びエッセイの本論(Body)として適切な順番に書き出していきます
それでは、実際の質問を使って、ブレインストーミング、Thesis, アウトライン
を書き出してみます。
▮ 質問
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers are responsible for motivating students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
● ブレインストーミング（Brainstorming）
Disagree-Student is responsible, not teacher
– self-motivated
– S not motivated, T can’t help
– People naturally want to learn
– my teacher – grade 5
– work/whole life
– learning – no teacher
● Thesis （主題文）
Although many people believe it is the teacher’s responsibility to motivate students to learn, students will not learn much unless they are self-motivated.
Some people take trips by themselves. Others take trips with groups of people. Which kind of trip do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.
STEP 1 |Before you start(1)|Listen to the dialogue. Then, answer the questions to get some ideas about the subject.
スクリプト
W: What are you going to do for your spring break vacation, Henry?
M: I haven’t made any plans yet.
W: There’s a group from our dorm going skiing in Vermont.
M: Sounds good. Who’s going?
W: Let’s see, I think ten people. David, Alan, Joe, Steve,Tom …
M: Tom? No way. I’m not going anywhere with him.
W: Why not?
M: He’s cheap and never wants to spend his money. Besides, he can never make up his mind about anything. Anyway, in a group that size, there’s bound to be a problem.
W: Maybe you’re right. So what are you going to do?
He doesn’t want to go because of Tom’s character and because the group is too big.
Yes, he enjoys skiing because he said it sounded like a good idea.
STEP 2 |Before you start(2) | Now listen to the lecture. Then, answer the questions to get some ideas about the subject.
スクリプト
Tourism is big business all over the world. The package trip with a tour group is the most popular way to travel for the elderly, with almost 85% of tour group travelers being 50 years and older. Many hotels give discounts of up to 20% for large groups. On the other hand, for young travelers, backpacking remains popular, especially in Europe. Some travel alone while others go with friends, but young travelers almost never join tour groups. In a recent survey, the main reasons for not joining tour groups were the cost and desire to have a flexible schedule. However, young travelers, especially women, are advised to travel with others to avoid dangers.
1 Which two groups of people does the lecturer compare?
STEP 5 | Compare 比較 | Listen to a sample response, and compare it with yours.
解答例 A by myself
Of the two options, I would choose to travel alone than in a group. Firstly, by traveling alone, I can decide where to go and what to do. I don’t have to agree to do something just to make others happy. Also, I can be more flexible and change my mind. My trip can be more exciting and interesting than it would be if I had to follow a tour group’s set schedule. Secondly, I may not get along with the other people I’m traveling with. Everyone has different personalities. Some are lazy or cheap, and others can never make up their minds. If we have an argument, it could ruin the trip or even our friendship. So, I prefer to travel alone.
解答例 B with groups
I’d rather travel in a group than alone. To begin with, traveling in a group is safer than traveling alone. If I were alone, I might have some problems, yet no one could help me, especially in a foreign country where I don’t speak the language. If I’m with a tour group, the leader almost always speaks the local language. In addition, traveling with a group can give you and your travel partners man shared experiences and lots of good memories from the trip. Since it’s more interesting to travel with others, you can get memories from your trip that will last a lifetime. That is why I prefer traveling with a group of people.
When you go to Paris for the week, just take a carry-on. That way you can avoid the long line at baggage claim.
学校で教わる英語：
When you go to Paris for the week, just take a small bag which you can easily carry with you on the airplane. That way you can avoid the long line at baggage claim.
ネイティブのリアル発音:
When ya go da Paris fer the week, jus’ take a carry-on. That way you c’n avoid the long line ’it baggage claim.
同義語、類義語
a small bag which one can easily “carry on” and place in the airplane.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers are responsible for motivating students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
prefer型： 挙げられている2つの事柄や意見のうち、どちらを好むかを問うもの。
Some people like to spend their leisure time doing activities with a lot of people. Others prefer to spend their leisure in quiet ways by themselves or with one other person. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
