英検1級の二次面接で政策を論じるとき、誰にどんな影響があるかを整理すると、理由や反対意見を作りやすくなります。government、businesses、residents、students、workersなどの利害関係者ごとにbenefitとburdenを考える方法を、独自28問で練習します。
まず4者に分ける
- Government：財政負担・行政効果
- Business：コスト・競争力・人材
- Residents：生活の質・費用・利便性
- Students/Workers：教育・雇用・時間
独自28問
- Should cities introduce congestion fees?
- Should governments subsidize public transportation?
- Should companies allow remote work?
- Should schools limit smartphone use?
- Should universities require internships?
- Should governments support preventive healthcare?
- Should tourist destinations limit visitor numbers?
- Should cities expand cycling infrastructure?
- Should governments strengthen consumer protection?
- Should companies disclose environmental risks?
- Should museums offer free admission?
- Should governments preserve historic districts?
- Should public services become fully digital?
- Should schools teach financial literacy?
- Should companies offer flexible schedules?
- Should universities expand international exchange?
- Should cities create more green spaces?
- Should governments increase renewable-energy subsidies?
- Should public data be freely available?
- Should cities improve pedestrian infrastructure?
- Should schools reduce unnecessary homework?
- Should companies invest more in training?
- Should universities expand career counseling?
- Should governments improve disaster preparedness?
- Should libraries expand digital services?
- Should cities regulate short-term rentals?
- Should governments increase taxes on private vehicles?
- Should schools expand project-based learning?
模範回答
Q: Should cities introduce congestion fees?
They can be effective, but the impact on different groups should be considered. The government could use the revenue to improve public transportation, benefiting residents who do not own cars. Businesses may worry about delivery costs, while commuters with limited alternatives could face a heavier burden. Therefore, cities should introduce fees gradually and provide practical alternatives before making them higher.
追質問にも強くなる
「What about businesses?」「What about low-income workers?」と聞かれたら、新しい理由を一から作る必要はありません。最初の回答でstakeholderを整理しておけば、その人たちへのbenefit・burden・supportを一つずつ追加できます。
1級二次試験は1分間の考慮時間、2分間のスピーチ、その後約4分間のQ＆Aです。短い準備時間で政策の影響を立体的に考えるために、普段からstakeholder→benefit→burden→supportの順で練習してください。
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」