
慶英会 塾長|慶應義塾大学卒・英検1級
中高一貫校の学校英語・NEW TREASURE・英検対策を専門とするオンライン個別指導塾です。塾長紹介
英検2級の長文でlook・seem・appear・sound・remain・becomeを見たとき、「本当にそうなのか」「そう見えるだけか」を区別できますか。これらは状態や印象を表しますが、look+形容詞、look like+名詞、seem to do、appear to have done、remain+形容詞、become+形容詞では後ろの形が違います。
慶英会の独自教材として文法4択20問・言い換え12問・独自4長文12問=44問を全解答・日本語説明付きで掲載しました。独自問題であり、英検の公式過去問ではありません。
結論|「状態」「印象」「状態変化」を区別する
| 形 | 英文 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| look+形容詞 | The sign looks clear. | 表示が分かりやすそうに見える |
| look like+名詞 | It looks like a radio. | ラジオのように見える |
| seem to+動詞 | The plan seems to work. | 計画が機能しているようだ |
| appear to have done | The cost appears to have risen. | 費用が上がったようだ |
| sound+形容詞 | The idea sounds useful. | 役立ちそうに聞こえる |
| remain+形容詞 | The room remains closed. | 閉鎖状態が続いている |
| become+形容詞 | The room became quiet. | 静かになった(変化) |
重要:look / seem / appearなどは文脈によって推測・印象の強さが異なります。「looks safer」を「has been proved safe」に変えると、根拠のない断定になるため注意してください。
公式試験との関係
英検2級の公式試験内容では、Readingに短文語句空所補充17問、長文空所補充6問、長文内容一致8問などがあります。本教材は長文の事実と印象を読み分けるための独自演習です。
第1部|構文を選ぶ20問
問1
The instructions ___ clear, but several steps are missing.
- look
- look like
- are looking
- look to
正答と文法の理由
A(look)。look+形容詞clear。説明書は分かりやすそうだが手順が欠けている。
問2
The new device looks ___ a small radio.
- use
- similar
- like
- as
正答と文法の理由
C(like)。look like+名詞。小さなラジオのように見える。
問3
The research team seems ___ more data before reaching a conclusion.
- need
- needing
- needed
- to need
正答と文法の理由
D(to need)。seem to+原形。結論の前に追加データが必要そうだ。
問4
The park remained ___ while repairs continued.
- closed
- closing
- closure
- close
正答と文法の理由
A(closed)。remain+形容詞・状態の過去分詞closed。工事中は閉鎖状態が続いた。
問5
The visitors became ___ when the meeting time changed.
- confuse
- confused
- confusing
- confusion
正答と文法の理由
B(confused)。become+形容詞confused。変更で来訪者は混乱した。
問6
Her explanation sounds ___ to the new students.
- help
- helping
- helpful
- helpfully
正答と文法の理由
C(helpful)。sound+形容詞。生徒には役立つ説明に聞こえる。
問7
The bus route appears ___ changed since the old map was printed.
- to
- to be
- being
- to have
正答と文法の理由
D(to have)。appear to have+過去分詞。印刷以降に変更されたようだ。
問8
The new policy will remain ___ until the council votes.
- temporary
- temporarily
- temporariness
- to temporary
正答と文法の理由
A(temporary)。remain+形容詞temporary。採決まで暫定のまま。
問9
The solution seems ___ for small schools, but its cost has not been studied.
- helpfully
- useful
- use
- usefulness
正答と文法の理由
B(useful)。seem+形容詞useful。役立つようだが費用未検証。
問10
The equipment sounded ___ when it was started.
- strangely
- strangeness
- strange
- to strange
正答と文法の理由
C(strange)。sound+形容詞strange。機械は奇妙な音がした。
問11
The volunteers appear ___ completed their work already.
- have
- to
- having
- to have
正答と文法の理由
D(to have)。appear to have completedで完了したらしいという推測。
問12
The weather became ___ as the afternoon continued.
- worse
- worst
- badly
- worseningly
正答と文法の理由
A(worse)。become+比較級worse。午後に悪化した。
問13
It looks ___ the event will need more staff.
- for
- as if
- as
- to
正答と文法の理由
B(as if)。look as if+節。人員を増やす必要がありそうだ。
問14
The visitors seemed ___ with the clearer signs.
- satisfy
- satisfying
- satisfied
- satisfaction
正答と文法の理由
C(satisfied)。seem+形容詞satisfied。表示に満足しているようだった。
問15
The library is expected to remain ___ during the repairs.
- openly
- opening
- opened
- open
正答と文法の理由
D(open)。remain+形容詞open。工事中も開館状態を維持。
問16
The bridge appeared ___ safe after the inspection, but officials requested another test.
- to be
- being
- is
- be
正答と文法の理由
A(to be)。appear to be+形容詞safe。安全そうだったが再検証を要求。
問17
The proposal sounds ___ a practical way to save paper.
- as
- like
- to
- for
正答と文法の理由
B(like)。sound like+名詞句。紙を節約する現実的な方法に聞こえる。
問18
The cost remained ___ despite the improved service.
- unchangingly
- unchange
- unchanged
- unchangingness
正答と文法の理由
C(unchanged)。remain+過去分詞形の形容詞unchanged。費用は変わらなかった。
問19
Some residents became ___ about the lack of late buses.
- worry
- worrying
- worryingly
- worried
正答と文法の理由
D(worried)。become+形容詞worried about。夜間バス不足を心配するようになった。
問20
The revised schedule looks ___ than the original one.
- better
- best
- well
- goodly
正答と文法の理由
A(better)。look+比較級better。新しい予定の方が良さそうに見える。
第2部|意味を保つ言い換え12問
印象・可能性を確定事実と取り違えず、状態変化と状態の継続を説明してください。
問21
The new route seems to be safe, but its effects have not been tested.
模範の言い換えと解説
The new route appears to be safe, but its effects have not been tested.
seems to beとappears to beはこの文脈で近い意味。未検証を残す。
問22
The building has the appearance of a small museum.
模範の言い換えと解説
The building looks like a small museum.
look like+名詞で外見の類似。
問23
The instructions are apparently simple.
模範の言い換えと解説
The instructions appear to be simple.
appear to be+形容詞。事実の断定ではなく見た目の判断。
問24
The park is still closed after the storm.
模範の言い換えと解説
The park remains closed after the storm.
remain+状態。閉鎖が継続している。
問25
The students were not confused at first, but they later felt confused.
模範の言い換えと解説
The students became confused later.
becomeで状態の変化を表す。
問26
The idea gives an impression of being useful.
模範の言い換えと解説
The idea sounds useful.
sound+形容詞。提案を聞いた印象。
問27
The sky became darker as the clouds gathered.
模範の言い換えと解説
The sky grew darker as the clouds gathered.
grow+比較級で状態変化。
問28
The results seem to have changed since last month.
模範の言い換えと解説
The results appear to have changed since last month.
appear to have+過去分詞で過去の変化を推測。
問29
The cost did not change during the trial.
模範の言い換えと解説
The cost remained unchanged during the trial.
remain unchangedで変化なし。
問30
The new camera seems like a toy.
模範の言い換えと解説
The new camera looks like a toy.
look like+名詞で見た目の類似という意味に焦点を移す。
問31
The visitors were happy after the guide explained the changes.
模範の言い換えと解説
The visitors became happy after the guide explained the changes.
become+形容詞。説明後の状態変化。
問32
The public announcement gives the impression of being confusing.
模範の言い換えと解説
The public announcement sounds confusing.
sound+形容詞で聞いた印象。
第3部|独自4長文・内容一致12問
実際に測定したことと印象・予測を区別してください。本文は慶英会制作のオリジナルです。
長文1|町の交通案内
The town introduced new bus signs that look clearer than the previous ones. Some visitors said the route map seemed easier to read, but others still had difficulty finding stops. Officials believe the signs may help first-time users. However, the bus timetable has remained unchanged, and the town has not measured whether waiting times have decreased. It plans to gather information for another month before deciding whether to add more signs.問33|What looks different about the new signs?
- They cost more
- They appear clearer
- They show a completely new timetable
- They remove every stop
問34|What has remained unchanged?
- The signs’ design
- Every traveler’s opinion
- The bus timetable
- The number of visitors
問35|What is still unknown?
- Whether waiting times have decreased
- Whether new signs were installed
- Whether some visitors gave feedback
- Whether officials will gather more information
日本語要旨・3問の正答と根拠
新しいバス停表示は以前より見やすく感じられ、一部来訪者には理解しやすそうだが、停留所探しに苦労する人もいる。時刻表は変わらず、待ち時間の短縮は未測定。追加標識は検討段階。
問33:B(They appear clearer)。look clearerは外見・印象の比較。
問34:C(The bus timetable)。has remained unchangedはtimetable。
問35:A(Whether waiting times have decreased)。waiting timesの効果は未測定。
長文2|学校の学習支援プログラム
A school began a small trial of an online study program. It sounds useful because students can review short lessons after class. However, the first version appeared to have several technical problems, particularly on older devices. The school repaired some of these problems, and the system now seems more reliable. Teachers have not compared test scores, so they cannot conclude that the program has improved learning. The trial will remain optional until the school finishes its review.問36|Why might the program sound useful?
- It replaces every teacher
- It guarantees higher scores
- It eliminates all homework
- Students can review short lessons
問37|What happened to technical problems?
- All were proved impossible to repair
- Some were repaired
- They never existed
- Every device was replaced
問38|What will remain optional?
- The school’s official examinations
- All classroom lessons
- Participation in the trial
- The installation of every device
日本語要旨・3問の正答と根拠
放課後に短い授業を復習できるオンライン支援制度を小規模に試行。最初は古い端末で技術的問題があったようだが一部修正され、安定したように見える。しかし成績比較は未実施で学力改善は未確認。検証終了までは任意参加。
問36:D(Students can review short lessons)。review short lessons after classという利点。
問37:B(Some were repaired)。school repaired some of these problems。
問38:C(Participation in the trial)。trial will remain optional until review finishes。
長文3|博物館の展示修理
A museum closed its interactive room to repair a damaged model. The room remained closed while staff checked electrical equipment. After the repair, the model appeared to work normally during a short test. However, the museum requested a longer safety inspection before allowing visitors to use it. The new entrance looks like the old one, but signs have been added to make directions clearer. The museum has not announced a reopening date.問39|Why did the room remain closed?
- To allow repairs and safety checks
- To sell every exhibit
- To change the museum’s name
- To hold a sports competition
問40|What did the short test suggest?
- The model was permanently unsafe
- The model had been sold
- The model appeared to work normally
- Visitors had already returned
問41|What has the museum not announced?
- The existence of a new entrance
- A reopening date
- Whether a model was damaged
- Whether signs were added
日本語要旨・3問の正答と根拠
博物館は損傷模型の修理で体験室を閉鎖。短時間試験で模型は正常に動くように見えたが長時間の安全点検が必要。新入口は旧入口に似ているが表示を追加。再開日は未発表。
問39:A(To allow repairs and safety checks)。remained closed during repair and checks。
問40:C(The model appeared to work normally)。appeared to work normally≠安全が完全証明。
問41:B(A reopening date)。reopening date未発表。
長文4|地域の研究アンケート
A community group studied whether residents wanted more recycling stations. At first, the results seemed to show strong support because most responses came from people who already used recycling services. After the group contacted additional residents, the opinions became more varied. The organizers now remain cautious about making conclusions. They intend to publish a report explaining who answered the survey, but the final report has not been released.問42|Why did support initially seem strong?
- Every resident had been surveyed
- The town had approved new stations
- Recycling had become compulsory
- Most early respondents were existing users
問43|What happened after more residents were contacted?
- All data were deleted
- Opinions became more varied
- The program was canceled permanently
- The group stopped collecting opinions
問44|What is the status of the final report?
- Already published
- Approved by every resident
- Not yet released
- Available in all libraries
日本語要旨・3問の正答と根拠
リサイクル拠点の増設希望を調べ、初めは既存利用者中心の回答で強い支持があるように見えた。しかし追加住民への聞き取り後、意見は多様になった。運営側は結論に慎重で回答者の構成を示す報告書はまだ未公開。
問42:D(Most early respondents were existing users)。early sample biased to existing users。
問43:B(Opinions became more varied)。opinions became more varied。
問44:C(Not yet released)。has not been released。
誤答の確認表
| 誤り | 確認 |
|---|---|
| look clearly | look clear(形容詞) |
| seem working | seem to work |
| look a radio | look like a radio |
| looks safer=proved safe | 印象を実証結果として断定しない |
| remainとbecomeの混同 | 状態の継続か変化かを確認する |
7日間の復習
- 1〜2日目:4択20問を10問ずつ。
- 3〜4日目:言い換え12問を6問ずつ。
- 5〜6日目:4長文の12問を2題ずつ。
- 7日目:英検公式の初見英文で主語・状態・測定済みかどうかを確認。
よくある質問
looksとseemsは同じですか?
意味が近い場合もありますが、lookは見た目、seemは文脈からの全般的な印象などに使われます。文法的にlook+形容詞、seem to doの違いもあります。
appear to have doneの意味は?
現在の判断から「以前に〜したようだ」と推測する形です。確実に実行したと確認済みだとは限りません。
remain closedとbecome closedは同じですか?
remain closedは閉鎖状態の継続です。become closedは閉鎖状態に変わることを表そうとする形ですが、通常はclose・be closedなど文脈に合う動詞を使います。
この44問は公式英検問題ですか?
いいえ。慶英会が学校文法と英検2級Readingの補強用に独自制作した練習です。
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