A Community Cleanup You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a couple who wanted to help their local community.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、地域のために何かしたいと思った夫婦の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were talking at home.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, could you tell me a little about yourself? 答えの例：Sure. I am a high school student, and I belong to the tennis club. In my free time, I enjoy reading novels.（はい。高校生で、テニス部に入っています。ひまなときは小説を読むのが好きです。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were talking at home. Mrs. Sato was looking at a website, and she told her husband that the town was looking for volunteers to clean up the local park. Mr. Sato said that he would like to join. The next Saturday, they went to the park and picked up a lot of garbage with other volunteers. A few weeks later, the park looked much cleaner, and many children were enjoying playing there. Mr. and Mrs. Sato were glad to see this. The following month, Mr. Sato got a phone call. He was told that the next cleanup had been canceled because heavy rain was expected. （ある日、佐藤さん夫妻は家で話していました。妻はウェブサイトを見ていて、町が公園の清掃のボランティアを募集していると夫に伝えました。夫は参加したいと言いました。次の土曜日、2人は公園に行き、ほかのボランティアとたくさんのごみを拾いました。数週間後、公園はずっときれいになり、多くの子どもが遊んでいました。2人はそれを見てうれしく思いました。翌月、夫に電話がありました。大雨が予想されるので、次の清掃は中止になったと伝えられました。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Mrs. Sato, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that it is a shame the cleanup was canceled. However, the safety of the volunteers is more important, so I will join the next one.（清掃が中止になったのは残念だと思うでしょう。でもボランティアの安全のほうが大事なので、次の回に参加しようと思います。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think people today are less interested in their local communities than in the past? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Many people are busy with work and spend a lot of time online. As a result, they often do not know their neighbors well.（はい。多くの人が仕事でいそがしく、ネットに多くの時間を使っています。その結果、近所の人をよく知らないことが多いです。） No の立場の例：No. Many young people take part in local festivals and volunteer activities. Social media also helps people share information about their communities.（いいえ。地域のお祭りやボランティアに参加する若い人は多いです。SNSも地域の情報を共有するのに役立っています。）
No.3 意見の質問 Should companies give their employees time off to do volunteer work? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Volunteering helps employees learn new skills and connect with society. It can also improve the image of the company.（はい。ボランティアは社員が新しい技能を身につけ、社会とつながるのに役立ちます。会社のイメージもよくなります。） No の立場の例：No. Volunteering should be something people choose to do in their own free time. Companies need to focus on their business.（いいえ。ボランティアは自分の自由な時間に自分で選んでするものです。会社は本業に集中すべきです。）
No.4 意見の質問 These days, many cities do not have enough money for public services. Should local governments rely more on volunteers to provide public services? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Volunteers can help with tasks such as cleaning parks and supporting elderly people. This allows cities to use their money for more important services.（はい。ボランティアは公園の清掃やお年寄りの手助けなどができます。そうすれば市はより大事なサービスにお金を使えます。） No の立場の例：No. Public services must be reliable, and volunteers cannot always be available. Local governments have a responsibility to provide them with their own staff.（いいえ。公共サービスは確実でなければならず、ボランティアはいつもいるとは限りません。自治体には自分の職員で提供する責任があります。）
カード2「Shopping Online」の指示・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Shopping Online You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a woman who bought something online.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、ネットで買い物をした女性の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, Ms. Ito was shopping online at home.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, how did you come here today? 答えの例：I came here by train. It took about forty minutes, so I read my notes on the way.（電車で来ました。40分ほどかかったので、途中でノートを読みました。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, Ms. Ito was shopping online at home. She found a bag that she liked, and it cost 12,000 yen. She decided to buy it. A few days later, the bag arrived, and she was very happy with it. The next morning, Ms. Ito was walking in the park with her new bag. A girl pointed at it and said that it was very nice. That evening, Ms. Ito was using her computer again. She was surprised to find the same bag for only 8,000 yen on another website. （ある日、伊藤さんは家でネットの買い物をしていました。気に入ったかばんを見つけ、12,000円でした。買うことにしました。数日後かばんが届き、とても気に入りました。次の朝、新しいかばんを持って公園を歩いていると、女の子が指をさして、すてきだと言いました。その晩、またパソコンを使っていると、別のサイトで同じかばんがたった8,000円で売られているのを見つけておどろきました。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Ms. Ito, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that I should have compared prices on several websites before buying the bag. Next time, I will check more carefully.（かばんを買う前に、いくつかのサイトでねだんを比べるべきだったと思うでしょう。次はもっと注意して確かめます。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think online shopping will replace shopping at stores in the future? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Online shopping is convenient because people can buy things at any time. More people will choose it as delivery services become faster.（はい。いつでも買えるのでネットの買い物は便利です。配達が速くなるにつれ、それを選ぶ人がふえるでしょう。） No の立場の例：No. Many people want to see and touch products before they buy them. Shopping at stores is also an enjoyable experience.（いいえ。買う前に品物を見てさわりたい人は多いです。店での買い物は楽しい体験でもあります。）
No.3 意見の質問 Should children be taught how to manage money at school? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Children need to learn how to plan their spending. This will help them avoid serious money problems when they become adults.（はい。子どもはお金の使い方の計画を学ぶ必要があります。大人になったとき、深刻なお金の問題を避けるのに役立ちます。） No の立場の例：No. Parents are the best people to teach children about money. Schools already have too many subjects to teach.（いいえ。お金のことを教えるのにいちばんよいのは親です。学校はすでに教える科目が多すぎます。）
No.4 意見の質問 Many products are now designed to be used for only a short time. Should the government do more to encourage people to repair things instead of buying new ones? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Repairing things reduces waste and protects the environment. The government could support repair shops or make companies sell spare parts.（はい。修理すればごみが減り、環境を守れます。政府は修理店を支援したり、会社に部品を売らせたりできます。） No の立場の例：No. People should be free to decide whether to repair things or buy new ones. Many new products also use less energy than old ones.（いいえ。修理するか買うかは人々が自由に決めるべきです。新しい製品は古いものより省エネのことも多いです。）
カード3「Working from Home」の指示・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Working from Home You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a woman who started working from home.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、家で仕事をするようになった女性の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, Ms. Mori started working from home.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, what do you usually do on weekends? 答えの例：I usually practice the piano on Saturday mornings. On Sundays, I often go shopping with my family.（土曜の朝はたいていピアノの練習をします。日曜はよく家族と買い物に行きます。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, Ms. Mori started working from home. She began work on her computer at nine o'clock in the morning. At lunchtime, she cooked a meal for herself in her kitchen. She thought that it was nice to have more time for cooking. In the afternoon, she took a short break and went for a walk in the park. A boy was riding his bike there. That night, Ms. Mori was still working on her computer at eleven o'clock. She had not finished her work yet. （ある日、森さんは家で仕事を始めました。朝9時にパソコンで仕事を始めました。昼に、台所で自分の食事を作りました。料理の時間がふえてよいと思いました。午後、少し休けいして公園を散歩しました。男の子が自転車に乗っていました。その夜11時になっても、森さんはまだパソコンで仕事をしていました。仕事が終わっていなかったのです。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Ms. Mori, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that working from home makes it hard to stop working. I should decide what time to finish each day.（家での仕事は、仕事をやめにくいと思うでしょう。毎日何時に終えるかを決めるべきです。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think more companies will let their employees work from home in the future? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Working from home saves time and money spent on commuting. Companies can also hire people who live far away.（はい。家で働けば通勤の時間とお金が省けます。会社は遠くに住む人も雇えます。） No の立場の例：No. Many jobs require people to work together in the same place. Communication is easier when people meet face to face.（いいえ。多くの仕事は同じ場所でいっしょに働く必要があります。顔を合わせるほうが意思疎通しやすいです。）
No.3 意見の質問 Is it a good idea for people to change jobs several times during their careers? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Changing jobs helps people gain a wide range of experience. They can also find work that suits them better.（はい。転職すると幅広い経験を積めます。自分に合った仕事も見つけやすくなります。） No の立場の例：No. Staying at one company helps people develop special skills. It also gives them a stable income.（いいえ。1つの会社にいると専門的な技能が身につきます。収入も安定します。）
No.4 意見の質問 Some companies are trying a four-day workweek. Do you think a shorter workweek would be good for society? Yes の立場の例：Yes. People would have more time for their families and their health. This could also help them work more efficiently.（はい。家族や健康のための時間がふえます。より効率よく働けるようにもなるでしょう。） No の立場の例：No. Some businesses, such as hospitals and stores, need to be open every day. A shorter workweek could also reduce people's income.（いいえ。病院や店のように毎日開いている必要がある仕事もあります。収入が減るおそれもあります。）
カード4「Going to School by Bike」の指示・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Going to School by Bike You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a boy who wanted to ride his bike to school.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、自転車で学校に行きたいと思った男の子の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, Ken and his father were talking at home.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, what is your favorite subject at school? 答えの例：My favorite subject is science. I like doing experiments, and I want to study biology at university.（好きな教科は理科です。実験が好きで、大学で生物学を学びたいです。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, Ken and his father were talking at home. Ken said that he wanted to ride his bike to school, and his father agreed. The next week, Ken and his father practiced riding their bikes together in the park, so that Ken could ride safely. A month later, Ken was riding his bike to school every day. He was happy because he could talk with his friend on the way. One morning, it was raining heavily. Ken was standing at the door, and he could not ride his bike to school. （ある日、ケンと父親は家で話していました。ケンは自転車で学校に行きたいと言い、父親は賛成しました。次の週、安全に乗れるように、2人は公園でいっしょに自転車の練習をしました。1か月後、ケンは毎日自転車で通っていました。途中で友だちと話せるのでうれしく思っていました。ある朝、大雨がふっていました。ケンはドアのところに立っていて、自転車では学校に行けませんでした。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Ken's father, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that it is too dangerous for Ken to ride his bike in the rain. I should drive him to school today.（雨の中を自転車で行くのはケンには危なすぎると思うでしょう。今日は車で学校まで送るべきです。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think parents today worry too much about their children's safety? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Some parents do not let their children play outside alone. Children need chances to learn how to deal with problems by themselves.（はい。子どもをひとりで外で遊ばせない親もいます。子どもには自分で問題に対処する方法を学ぶ機会が必要です。） No の立場の例：No. There are more cars and more dangers on the internet than in the past. It is natural for parents to be careful.（いいえ。昔より車も多く、ネットの危険もあります。親が用心するのは当然です。）
No.3 意見の質問 Should schools allow students to use smartphones in class? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Smartphones can be useful tools for looking up information. Students also need to learn how to use technology responsibly.（はい。スマートフォンは情報を調べる道具として役立ちます。技術を責任をもって使う方法も学ぶ必要があります。） No の立場の例：No. Smartphones can easily distract students from their lessons. Schools already provide computers for learning.（いいえ。スマートフォンは授業から気をそらしやすいです。学校はすでに学習用のパソコンを用意しています。）
No.4 意見の質問 Traffic jams and air pollution are serious problems in many large cities. Should cities charge drivers a fee to enter busy areas? Yes の立場の例：Yes. A fee would encourage people to use public transportation. The money could be used to improve trains and buses.（はい。料金があれば公共交通機関を使う人がふえます。そのお金で電車やバスをよくできます。） No の立場の例：No. It would be unfair to people who need to drive for work. Cities should improve public transportation first.（いいえ。仕事で車が必要な人に不公平です。まず公共交通をよくすべきです。）
カード5「Video Calls with Grandma」の指示・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Video Calls with Grandma You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a girl who helped her grandmother use a computer.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、祖母がパソコンを使えるよう手伝った女の子の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, Yuki was visiting her grandmother.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, do you often spend time with your family? 答えの例：Yes. We usually have dinner together, and on holidays we sometimes visit my grandparents.（はい。たいてい夕食をいっしょに食べ、休みの日はときどき祖父母の家に行きます。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, Yuki was visiting her grandmother. Yuki showed her how to make video calls on a computer, and her grandmother watched carefully. A few days later, her grandmother was enjoying a video call with her friends. She was very happy to see their faces. The next month, she started taking photos in the park and sharing them online. Two months later, Yuki was busy studying for her exams at school. Her grandmother wanted to learn something new on the computer, but Yuki did not have time to teach her. （ある日、ユキは祖母の家に行きました。パソコンでビデオ通話をする方法を見せ、祖母はよく見ていました。数日後、祖母は友だちとのビデオ通話を楽しんでいました。顔が見られてとてもうれしそうでした。翌月、祖母は公園で写真をとってネットで共有するようになりました。2か月後、ユキは学校で試験勉強にいそがしくしていました。祖母はパソコンで新しいことを学びたかったのですが、ユキには教える時間がありませんでした。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Yuki, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that I want to help my grandmother, but I need to focus on my exams now. I will teach her after my exams are over.（祖母を手伝いたいけれど、今は試験に集中しなければならないと思うでしょう。試験が終わったら教えます。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think elderly people should be encouraged to use the internet more? Yes の立場の例：Yes. The internet helps elderly people stay in touch with their families. They can also shop and get information without going out.（はい。ネットはお年寄りが家族と連絡をとるのに役立ちます。外出せずに買い物や情報集めもできます。） No の立場の例：No. Some elderly people may be targeted by online scams. They should not feel pressured to use technology they do not want to use.（いいえ。ネットの詐欺にねらわれるお年寄りもいます。使いたくない技術を使うよう圧力を感じるべきではありません。）
No.3 意見の質問 Do you think families spend enough time together these days? Yes の立場の例：No. Parents are busy with work, and children are busy with clubs and cram school. They often eat meals at different times.（いいえ。親は仕事、子どもは部活や塾でいそがしいです。食事の時間がばらばらなことも多いです。） No の立場の例：Yes. Many families enjoy going on trips and doing activities together on weekends. Technology also helps family members keep in touch.（はい。週末にいっしょに旅行や活動を楽しむ家族は多いです。技術も家族の連絡に役立っています。）
No.4 意見の質問 Japan's population is aging quickly. Should the government raise the retirement age? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Many elderly people are healthy and want to keep working. This would also help solve the shortage of workers.（はい。健康で働き続けたいお年寄りは多いです。人手不足の解決にも役立ちます。） No の立場の例：No. Some people have physically demanding jobs and cannot work longer. People should be able to choose when to retire.（いいえ。体を使う仕事で、長く働けない人もいます。いつ退職するかは自分で選べるべきです。）
カード6「Leftover Food」の指示・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Leftover Food You have one minute to prepare. This is a story about a family who tried to reduce food waste.
訳：準備は1分です。これは、食品ロスを減らそうとした家族の話です。
言い出しの文：One day, the Tanaka family was having dinner at a restaurant.
自由会話 Thank you. Now, what kind of food do you like? 答えの例：I like Japanese food, especially sushi. I also enjoy cooking simple dishes with my mother on weekends.（和食、とくにおすしが好きです。週末に母と簡単な料理を作るのも好きです。）
ナレーション Please begin your narration. You have two minutes. 答えの例：One day, the Tanaka family was having dinner at a restaurant. They ordered a lot of food, but they could not finish it. Later that evening, they took the leftover food home in a bag. Mr. Tanaka was happy that they did not waste it. The next day, his daughter ate the leftover food for lunch. A week later, however, Mr. Tanaka was cleaning the refrigerator. He found some food that had gone bad, and he had to throw it away. （ある日、田中さん一家はレストランで夕食を食べていました。たくさん注文しましたが、食べきれませんでした。その晩、残った料理を袋に入れて持ち帰りました。父親はむだにしなかったことを喜びました。次の日、娘は昼食に残りの料理を食べました。しかし1週間後、冷蔵庫をそうじしていた父親は、いたんでしまった食べ物を見つけ、捨てなければなりませんでした。）
No.1 イラストの質問（もし〜なら） Please look at the fourth picture. If you were Mr. Tanaka, what would you be thinking? 答えの例：I would be thinking that we should only buy as much food as we can eat. I will check the refrigerator before going shopping.（食べきれる分だけ買うべきだと思うでしょう。買い物の前に冷蔵庫を確かめます。）
No.2 意見の質問 Do you think people waste too much food these days? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Many people buy more food than they need because it is cheap and easy to get. Supermarkets also throw away a lot of food.（はい。安く手に入りやすいので、必要以上に買う人が多いです。スーパーも多くの食べ物を捨てています。） No の立場の例：No. Many people now understand the problem of food waste. Some apps also help people buy food that stores cannot sell.（いいえ。今は多くの人が食品ロスの問題を理解しています。店が売れない食べ物を買えるアプリもあります。）
No.3 意見の質問 Should supermarkets be required to donate unsold food? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Unsold food could help people who cannot afford enough food. It would also reduce the amount of garbage.（はい。売れ残りの食べ物は、十分な食べ物を買えない人の助けになります。ごみの量も減ります。） No の立場の例：No. Donating food requires time and money for transportation and safety checks. It should be a choice for each store.（いいえ。寄付には運ぶ手間やお金、安全の確認が必要です。それぞれの店が選ぶべきです。）
No.4 意見の質問 Food prices have been rising in many countries. Should the government do more to support farmers? Yes の立場の例：Yes. Farmers are important because they produce food for the whole country. Support would help young people start farming.（はい。農家は国全体の食べ物を作るので大切です。支援があれば若い人が農業を始めやすくなります。） No の立場の例：No. Using tax money to support one industry is unfair to other industries. Farmers should find new ways to sell their products.（いいえ。1つの産業に税金を使うのはほかの産業に不公平です。農家は新しい売り方を見つけるべきです。）