英検1級の二次面接では、2分間のスピーチだけでなく、その内容や関連テーマについてQ&Aが行われます。公式情報では、トピックを5つから1つ選び、1分間考えた後に2分間スピーチを行い、その後4分間のQ&Aに進みます。この記事では、追質問に対して「結論→理由→条件・例」の3段構成で答える練習をします。
追質問では長さより「直接性」
追質問で最初に必要なのは、聞かれたことへの直接回答です。いきなり背景説明から入ると、質問への答えが遅れます。まずYes/Noまたは立場を明確にし、その理由を一つ述べ、最後に条件や具体例を加えると安定します。
3段構成
- 1. Conclusion:I believe so. / I would not recommend it.
- 2. Reason:The main reason is that …
- 3. Condition or example:For example, … / However, this would depend on …
独自30問
- Should governments subsidize public transportation?
- Should schools teach financial literacy?
- Should cities restrict private cars downtown?
- Should museums receive more public funding?
- Should companies allow employees to work remotely?
- Should universities require internships?
- Should governments regulate short-term rentals?
- Should countries reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
- Should schools limit smartphone use?
- Should citizens be required to vote?
- Would free public healthcare always be beneficial?
- Could stricter environmental laws hurt small businesses?
- Should governments invest more in space research?
- Should online education replace some classroom instruction?
- Is tourism always good for local communities?
- Should companies disclose their environmental impact?
- Should public libraries provide more digital services?
- Can artificial intelligence improve education?
- Should governments provide housing subsidies?
- Should schools reduce homework?
- Would banning single-use plastics solve environmental problems?
- Should universities prioritize practical skills over theory?
- Should public data be freely accessible?
- Can economic growth and environmental protection coexist?
- Should countries increase immigration?
- Should governments tax sugary drinks?
- Should cities build more pedestrian areas?
- Is four-day work a realistic long-term policy?
- Should governments support cultural preservation?
- Should scientific research receive more private funding?
模範回答1
Q: Should schools teach financial literacy?
Yes, I believe they should. The main reason is that students need to make informed decisions about saving, borrowing, and spending as they become independent. For example, basic knowledge of interest and household budgeting could prevent avoidable financial problems. However, the content should be practical rather than overly technical.
模範回答2
Q: Could stricter environmental laws hurt small businesses?
Yes, they could, especially in the short term. Small firms may have less money to invest in new equipment or reporting systems than large corporations. However, governments can reduce this burden through subsidies and phased implementation. The policy should therefore combine regulation with practical support.
答えが思いつかないとき
完全な知識が必要だと思わないでください。まず「一般論」で答え、次に一つの理由を置き、最後に「depending on」「in some cases」「especially for」などで条件を付けます。これなら専門知識が不足していても、論理的な応答を作れます。
4分間Q&Aの練習法
- 1周目:30問に30秒以内で答える
- 2周目:各回答に具体例を1つ加える
- 3周目:反対方向の追質問を追加する
- 4周目:2分スピーチから質問を自分で5個作る
特に「Why?」「What about smaller communities?」「Would this work in developing countries?」のように、最初の回答を条件付きに変える追質問を想定すると実戦的です。
公式情報
1級の二次試験は英語での面接約10分。スピーチでは5つのトピックから1つを選び、考慮時間1分、スピーチ2分、Q&A約4分という流れです。
参考にした主な公式情報
- 公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会「1級の試験内容」
- 公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会「1級の過去問・試験内容」

