英検2級英作文では、同じ名詞の繰り返しを減らすことより、代名詞が何を指すか明確であることを優先します。it・this・theyを使って短くできても、先行詞が複数あると曖昧になります。この記事では独自30問と模範3題で練習します。
結論｜短さより先行詞の明確さ
Students can use buses. Buses are convenient. のように、名詞を繰り返した方が明確な場合があります。
独自30問
- Students can use the library.→They can study there.
- The library is quiet.→This quiet space can help students.
- Digital materials are convenient.→These materials are easy to carry.
- Students can use buses. Buses are convenient.→名詞を繰り返す方が明確。
- The school opened a room.→The room is quiet.
- Many students joined.→They learned new skills.
- The program helps students because it gives them practice.
- The program helps students. This can improve confidence.
- Reading books can increase vocabulary. This may also improve writing.
- The city improved buses. The change helped students.
- Schools should offer activities. These activities can help students.
- The activities are useful because they let students communicate.
- Students and teachers attended. They discussed the plan.→文脈を確認。
- The school and library cooperated. They opened a program.→曖昧なら名詞を繰り返す。
- One program and one event were held. It was popular.→曖昧。
- Thisは直前の明確な内容を指す。
- Theseは複数の物・考えを指す。
- theyは明確な複数の先行詞が必要。
- すべての名詞をitに置き換えない。
- 曖昧になるなら名詞を繰り返す。
- Students can study at school. The school is convenient.→明確。
- Students can use a library. The library is quiet.→明確。
- Reading is useful. It helps students learn.→明確。
- Reading and writing are useful. They improve skills.→明確。
- The teacher gave students books. The books were useful.→曖昧さ回避。
- A school added a library. It was expensive.→学校か図書館か曖昧。
- The bus was late. This caused students to arrive late.→前の出来事を指す。
- The city changed the schedule. The new schedule was easier.→明確。
- 代名詞を使う前に候補が一つか確認。
- 最終確認→短くなったが意味が曖昧になっていないか。
模範3題
第1題
Should schools provide more study spaces?
I think they should. Quiet study spaces can help students concentrate. These spaces are especially useful after classes. Schools can also use libraries for this purpose.
第2題
Should teenagers use more public transportation?
Yes, I think they should. Public transportation can help students travel independently. These services are useful for teenagers who live far from school. They may also reduce the need for parents to drive them.
第3題
Should schools offer more community activities?
I think they should. Community activities can teach students about local issues. These activities also give students chances to communicate with adults. For example, students can help organize local events.
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