英検1級の二次面接では、内容を考えてから完璧な英文を組み立てようとすると、回答開始までに時間がかかります。この記事では、質問を聞いたら15秒以内に「結論→理由→条件」の骨格を作る練習を、独自30問で行います。
即答の基本テンプレート
- Conclusion:I believe so. / I would oppose it.
- Reason:The main reason is that…
- Condition:However, this would depend on…
最初から長い答えを作る必要はありません。15秒で骨格を出し、その後に具体例や条件を追加します。
独自30問
- Should governments subsidize public transportation?
- Should cities restrict private cars downtown?
- Should schools limit smartphone use?
- Should companies allow remote work?
- Should universities require internships?
- Should governments increase renewable-energy investment?
- Should tourist numbers be limited?
- Should public museums be free?
- Should schools teach financial literacy?
- Should cities charge congestion fees?
- Should governments protect historic buildings?
- Should companies disclose environmental information?
- Should schools reduce homework?
- Should public data be freely available?
- Should universities expand international exchange?
- Should governments support preventive healthcare?
- Should cities create more green spaces?
- Should companies adopt four-day workweeks?
- Should schools provide career education?
- Should libraries expand digital services?
- Should governments regulate short-term rentals?
- Should cities encourage cycling?
- Should governments strengthen disaster preparedness?
- Should universities expand career counseling?
- Should public services become fully digital?
- Should companies reduce unnecessary meetings?
- Should schools use more project-based learning?
- Should museums prioritize physical or digital access?
- Should governments increase consumer protection?
- Should cities prioritize affordability or sustainability?
模範即答
Q: Should governments subsidize public transportation?
Yes, I believe they should. The main reason is that affordable transportation can give people a practical alternative to private cars. However, subsidies should be targeted at services that are widely used and financially difficult to maintain without support.
15秒練習
30問を見たら、まず英語で一文だけ答えます。次に「because」を付けて理由を一つ追加します。最後に「especially when」「for people who」「unless」などで条件を加えます。これを繰り返すと、長い回答を作る前の初動が速くなります。
二次試験の公式形式
英検1級の二次試験は英語面接約10分で、5つのトピックから1つを選び、1分間考えて2分間スピーチを行い、その後約4分間のQ&Aがあります。スピーチは2分を超える場合、途中で終了となります。
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」

