Shopping Bags Many stores in Japan now charge money for plastic bags. Because of this, more people carry their own shopping bags. Some stores sell bags with original designs, and by doing so they encourage customers to use the same bag again and again. Such efforts can help reduce plastic waste.
カードの最初の文：One day, Yuki was going shopping with her mother.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how do some stores encourage customers to use the same bag again and again? 答えの例：By selling bags with original designs.（オリジナルのデザインのふくろを売ることによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Yuki was going shopping with her mother. Her mother told Yuki to bring their shopping bag. At the supermarket, Yuki noticed that she had forgotten the bag. She had to buy a plastic bag for five yen. The next week, Yuki brought the shopping bag with her, and her mother was happy.（ある日、ユキは母と買い物に行くところでした。母はユキに買い物ぶくろを持ってくるように言いました。スーパーで、ユキはふくろを忘れたことに気づきました。5円でレジぶくろを買わなければなりませんでした。次の週、ユキは買い物ぶくろを持って行き、母は喜びました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that all stores should stop giving plastic bags to customers. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Plastic waste is a big problem for the environment. If stores stop giving plastic bags, more people will bring their own bags.（プラスチックごみは環境の大きな問題です。店がレジぶくろを配るのをやめれば、自分のふくろを持ってくる人が増えます。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Some people forget to bring their bags. Stores should give them paper bags instead.（ふくろを忘れる人もいます。店はかわりに紙ぶくろを配るべきです。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think it is important for students to learn how to cook? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：Cooking is a useful skill when they live alone in the future. They can also learn about healthy food.（将来ひとりで暮らすときに役立つ技術だからです。健康的な食べ物についても学べます。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：Students are busy with their studies. They can learn to cook when they are older.（生徒は勉強で忙しいからです。料理は大人になってから学べます。）
カード2「Speech Contests」の英文・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Speech Contests Many schools hold English speech contests. Students choose a topic and practice speaking in front of others. Some schools invite people from local companies to listen to the speeches, and by doing so they give students a chance to get advice from adults. Through these contests, students can become more confident.
カードの最初の文：One day, Takuya’s teacher told him about an English speech contest.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how do some schools give students a chance to get advice from adults? 答えの例：By inviting people from local companies to listen to the speeches.（地元の会社の人をまねいてスピーチを聞いてもらうことによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Takuya’s teacher told him about an English speech contest. Takuya decided to take part in it. That evening, Takuya was writing his speech at his desk. His mother was watching him. On the day of the contest, Takuya was giving his speech in front of many people.（ある日、タクヤの先生は英語のスピーチコンテストについて話しました。タクヤは参加することにしました。その晩、タクヤは机でスピーチを書いていました。母が見守っていました。コンテストの日、タクヤはたくさんの人の前でスピーチをしていました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that students should speak in front of others more often at school. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Speaking in front of others helps students become more confident. This skill will be useful in the future.（人前で話すことで自信がつきます。この力は将来役に立ちます。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Some students feel very nervous. They should practice in small groups first.（とても緊張する生徒もいます。まず小さなグループで練習するべきです。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think it is good for children to start learning a foreign language at an early age? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：Young children can learn languages quickly. They can also learn about different cultures.（小さい子どもは言語をはやく覚えられるからです。ちがう文化についても学べます。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：Children should learn their own language well first.（子どもはまず自分の言語をしっかり学ぶべきだからです。）
カード3「Bicycle Sharing」の英文・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Bicycle Sharing Bicycle sharing services are becoming popular in big cities. People can rent a bicycle at one place and return it at another. Some cities have increased the number of bicycle stations, and by doing so they have made the service easier to use. These services can also help reduce traffic jams.
カードの最初の文：One day, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were planning a trip to a city.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how have some cities made the service easier to use? 答えの例：By increasing the number of bicycle stations.（自転車の置き場の数を増やすことによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Mr. and Mrs. Sato were planning a trip to a city. Mr. Sato was looking at a map of the city. At the station, they rented bicycles. They were riding the bicycles to go sightseeing. That afternoon, Mrs. Sato was taking pictures of an old building.（ある日、佐藤さん夫妻はある都市への旅行を計画していました。佐藤さんは町の地図を見ていました。駅で、2人は自転車を借りました。2人は観光に行くため自転車に乗っていました。その日の午後、佐藤さんの妻は古い建物の写真をとっていました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that more people should use bicycles instead of cars. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Bicycles do not produce gases that are bad for the environment. Riding a bicycle is also good for our health.（自転車は環境に悪いガスを出しません。自転車に乗ることは健康にもよいです。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Riding a bicycle can be dangerous on busy roads. Also, it is hard to carry heavy things.（交通の多い道では自転車は危ないことがあります。また、重い物を運ぶのが大変です。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think people should spend more time outdoors? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：Many people spend too much time looking at screens. Going outside is good for both the body and the mind.（多くの人が画面を見る時間が長すぎるからです。外に出るのは体にも心にもよいです。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：People can relax and enjoy hobbies at home, too.（家でもくつろいで趣味を楽しめるからです。）
カード4「Food Waste」の英文・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Food Waste A lot of food is thrown away in Japan every year. Some of it is still safe to eat. Some supermarkets sell food at lower prices just before the date on the package, and by doing so they reduce the amount of food that is wasted. Families can also help by buying only what they need.
カードの最初の文：One day, Mika was cooking dinner with her father.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how do some supermarkets reduce the amount of food that is wasted? 答えの例：By selling food at lower prices just before the date on the package.（パッケージの日付の直前に食品を安く売ることによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Mika was cooking dinner with her father. They made a lot of curry. After dinner, there was still a lot of curry left in the pot. Mika thought it was a waste to throw it away. The next morning, Mika and her father were eating the curry for breakfast.（ある日、ミカは父と夕食を作っていました。2人はカレーをたくさん作りました。夕食のあと、なべにはまだたくさんカレーが残っていました。ミカは捨てるのはもったいないと思いました。次の朝、ミカと父は朝ごはんにそのカレーを食べていました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that restaurants should serve smaller portions to reduce food waste. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Many people cannot finish large portions. Smaller portions will help reduce the amount of food that is thrown away.（多くの人は大盛りを食べきれません。少なめにすれば捨てられる食べ物が減ります。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Some customers want to eat a lot. Restaurants should let customers choose the size.（たくさん食べたい客もいます。店は量を選べるようにするべきです。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think students should help with housework more often? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：Their parents are often busy. Students can also learn skills that they will need in the future.（親は忙しいことが多いからです。将来必要な技術も学べます。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：Students need time for studying and club activities.（生徒には勉強や部活動の時間が必要だからです。）
カード5「Recycling Clothes」の英文・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
Recycling Clothes Many people throw away clothes that they no longer wear. However, some clothing stores collect old clothes from customers. These stores give customers discount coupons, and by doing so they encourage people to bring clothes to the stores. The clothes are then reused or recycled.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how do these stores encourage people to bring clothes to the stores? 答えの例：By giving customers discount coupons.（客に割引券をわたすことによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Kenta was cleaning his room. He found many clothes that were too small for him. At a clothing store, Kenta was putting his old clothes into a recycling box. He got a discount coupon. A few minutes later, he used the coupon to buy a new cap.（ある日、ケンタは部屋をそうじしていました。小さすぎる服がたくさん見つかりました。衣料品店で、ケンタは古い服をリサイクルの箱に入れていました。割引券をもらいました。数分後、その割引券で新しいぼうしを買いました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that people buy too many clothes these days. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Clothes are cheap now, so people buy new ones often. Many clothes are thrown away after being worn only a few times.（今は服が安いので、人はよく新しい服を買います。数回しか着ないで捨てられる服も多いです。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Many people now buy used clothes. They also try to wear their clothes for a long time.（今は古着を買う人も多いです。服を長く着ようともしています。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think it is better to study in the morning than at night? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：Our minds are fresh in the morning, so we can concentrate better.（朝は頭がすっきりしていて集中しやすいからです。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：Many students have club activities in the morning. Studying at night is easier for them.（朝練がある生徒も多いからです。夜のほうが勉強しやすいです。）
カード6「School Gardens」の英文・質問・答えの例（文字で見る）
School Gardens Some elementary schools have gardens where students grow vegetables. Students water the plants and watch them grow. Some schools use the vegetables in school lunches, and by doing so they teach students about the importance of food. Many children who grow vegetables become more interested in eating them.
カードの最初の文：One day, Haruka bought some tomato seeds at a store.
No.1 パッセージの質問 According to the passage, how do some schools teach students about the importance of food? 答えの例：By using the vegetables in school lunches.（その野菜を給食に使うことによってです。）
No.2 3コマの説明 Now, please look at the pictures and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. 答えの例：One day, Haruka bought some tomato seeds at a store. She wanted to grow tomatoes at home. Two months later, Haruka was watering the tomato plants. There were many red tomatoes. That evening, Haruka’s mother was cooking dinner with the tomatoes, and Haruka was very happy.（ある日、ハルカは店でトマトの種を買いました。家でトマトを育てたかったのです。2か月後、ハルカはトマトに水をやっていました。赤いトマトがたくさんなっていました。その晩、ハルカの母はそのトマトで夕食を作っていて、ハルカはとても喜んでいました。）
No.3 意見の質問 Some people say that every school should have a garden. What do you think about that? 答えの例：I agree.（賛成です。） I agree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Students can learn how food is grown. They will also learn to take care of living things.（食べ物がどう育つかを学べます。生き物を世話することも学べます。） I disagree. の場合 → 理由を続けます 答えの例：Many schools in cities do not have enough space. Taking care of a garden also takes a lot of time.（都会の学校の多くは場所が足りません。畑の世話には時間もかかります。）
No.4 意見の質問 Do you think more people will work from home in the future? 答えの例：Yes.（はい。） Yes の場合 → Why? 答えの例：The Internet makes it easy to work anywhere. People can also save time by not commuting.（インターネットでどこでも働きやすくなったからです。通勤しないことで時間も節約できます。） No の場合 → Why not? 答えの例：Some jobs need people to be in the same place. Many people also like talking with coworkers face to face.（同じ場所にいる必要がある仕事もあるからです。同僚と顔を合わせて話したい人も多いです。）