Electric bicycles have become popular in Japan. Many people now use them to go to work, school, or shopping.
Electric bicycles are helpful because riders do not need much power to go up hills. For example, older people can ride to stores that are far from their homes without getting tired.
However, there is a problem. Electric bicycles are much more expensive than normal bicycles. Also, their batteries must be charged often, so some people find them hard to use.
模範解答（32語） Electric bicycles are popular in Japan. They are useful because people can climb hills easily and go far without getting tired. However, they cost a lot, and their batteries need charging often.
要約問題 第2問 （セルフレジのよい点と問題点）
Many supermarkets in Japan have started using self-checkout machines. Customers scan their items and pay by themselves.
One good point is that customers do not have to wait in long lines. For example, people who buy only a few things can finish shopping quickly, even when the store is busy.
However, some customers have trouble with these machines. Older people especially may not know how to use them. Stores need to have staff members nearby who can help.
模範解答（33語） Self-checkout machines are now common in Japanese supermarkets. They help customers avoid long lines and shop quickly. However, some people, especially older people, cannot use them easily, so staff members are still needed.
要約問題 第3問 （オンライン授業のよい点と問題点）
Online classes have become common at schools and universities. Students can join lessons from home by using a computer or a tablet.
Online classes are convenient because students do not have to travel to school. For example, students who live far away or who are sick can still take part in lessons.
However, there is a problem. It is hard for some students to concentrate at home. They may also feel lonely because they cannot talk with their classmates face to face.
模範解答（34語） Online classes are common now, and students can join them from home. They are convenient for students who live far away or are sick. However, some students cannot concentrate at home and feel lonely.
要約問題 第4問 （傘のシェアのよい点と問題点）
Umbrella-sharing services have started in some cities. People can borrow an umbrella at a station or a store and return it at another place.
This service is useful when it suddenly starts to rain. People do not have to buy a new umbrella every time. As a result, fewer cheap umbrellas are thrown away.
However, some users do not return the umbrellas. When this happens, the service loses money and has fewer umbrellas for other people. It is important for users to follow the rules.
模範解答（31語） Some cities have umbrella-sharing services. They are helpful when it rains suddenly, and fewer umbrellas are thrown away. However, some people do not return the umbrellas, so the service loses money.
要約問題 第5問 （紙ストローのよい点と問題点）
Paper straws are now used in many cafés and fast-food restaurants. They are used instead of plastic straws.
Paper straws are good for the environment. Plastic straws can stay in the ocean for a long time and hurt sea animals, but paper straws break down more easily in nature.
However, some customers do not like paper straws. They become soft when they are in a drink for a long time. Also, paper straws cost more than plastic ones, so they can be a problem for stores.
模範解答（33語） Many cafés now use paper straws instead of plastic ones. They are better for the environment because they break down easily. However, they become soft in drinks and cost more for stores.
要約問題 第6問 （ボランティアガイドのよい点と問題点）
Volunteer guides have become popular in many tourist areas in Japan. They show visitors from other countries around their towns for free.
Volunteer guides are helpful for tourists. For example, they can explain the history of old temples and recommend local restaurants. Tourists can learn things that are not written in guidebooks.
However, there are not enough volunteer guides. Many of them are older people, and it is hard to find young people who have time. Towns need to find new ways to train guides.
模範解答（32語） Volunteer guides show foreign tourists around many Japanese towns. They help tourists learn about history and local food that guidebooks do not explain. However, there are not enough guides, especially young ones.
要約問題 第7問 （学校のタブレットのよい点と問題点）
Many schools in Japan now give each student a tablet computer. Students use tablets to watch videos, do homework, and check their answers.
Tablets are useful for learning. Teachers can send homework quickly, and students can learn at their own speed. For example, they can watch a lesson video again if they do not understand it.
However, using tablets for a long time can be bad for students’ eyes. Some parents also worry that children use them to play games instead of studying.
模範解答（33語） Many Japanese schools now give students tablets. They help students learn at their own speed, for example by watching lessons again. However, tablets can hurt students’ eyes, and some children may play games.
要約問題 第8問 （猫カフェのよい点と問題点）
Cat cafés have become popular in many cities. At these cafés, customers can drink coffee and play with cats.
Cat cafés are good for people who cannot have pets at home. For example, people who live in small apartments can relax and enjoy time with animals. Many visitors say they feel less stressed.
However, some people worry about the cats. If too many customers touch them, the cats may become tired or sick. Cafés should give the cats enough time to rest.
模範解答（35語） Cat cafés are popular in many cities. They let people who cannot keep pets relax with animals and feel less stressed. However, cats may become tired or sick if too many customers touch them.
模範解答（50語） I think students should learn computer programming at school. I have two reasons. First, many future jobs will need computer skills, so learning programming early will help students. Second, programming teaches students how to think step by step and solve problems. For these reasons, I think schools should teach programming.
英作文 第2問 （公共交通をもっと使うべきか）
Do you think people should use public transportation more often?
模範解答（51語） I think people should use public transportation more often. First, buses and trains are better for the environment than cars because they carry many people at once. Second, if fewer people drive, there will be fewer traffic jams in cities. For these reasons, I believe people should use public transportation more.
英作文 第3問 （都会と田舎、どちらに住むのがよいか）
Do you think it is better to live in a city than in the countryside?
模範解答（54語） I think it is better to live in a city. I have two reasons. First, there are many stores, hospitals, and schools near people’s homes, so life is convenient. Second, there are more kinds of jobs in cities, so people can find work they like. Therefore, I think living in a city is better.
英作文 第4問 （電子書籍より紙の本を読むべきか）
Do you think people should read paper books rather than e-books?
模範解答（51語） I think people should read paper books. First, paper books are easier on the eyes than screens, so people can read for a long time. Second, it is easy to write notes in paper books and find important pages again. For these reasons, I think paper books are better than e-books.
英作文 第5問 （高校生はアルバイトをするべきか）
Do you think high school students should have part-time jobs?
模範解答（53語） I do not think high school students should have part-time jobs. First, they need time to study for university entrance exams. If they work, they may not get good grades. Second, working late can make them too tired to join club activities. For these reasons, I think high school students should not work.
英作文 第6問 （将来、在宅で働く人は増えるか）
Do you think more people will work from home in the future?
模範解答（54語） I think more people will work from home in the future. First, the Internet and online meeting tools are improving, so people can do many jobs at home. Second, working from home saves time because people do not have to take crowded trains. For these reasons, I think more people will work from home.
英作文 第7問 （学生が留学するのはよいことか）
Do you think it is good for students to study abroad?
模範解答（55語） I think it is good for students to study abroad. I have two reasons. First, they can improve their English by using it every day. Second, they can learn about different cultures and make friends from other countries. These experiences will be useful in the future. Therefore, I think studying abroad is a good idea.
英作文 第8問 （レストランは量を減らして食品ロスを防ぐべきか）
Do you think restaurants should offer smaller portions to reduce food waste?
模範解答（52語） I think restaurants should offer smaller portions. First, many customers cannot finish large meals, so a lot of food is thrown away. Smaller portions would help reduce this kind of waste. Second, smaller meals can be cheaper, so customers can save money. For these reasons, I think restaurants should offer smaller portions.
英作文 第9問 （夏休みをもっと長くするべきか）
Do you think schools should have longer summer vacations?
模範解答（56語） I do not think schools should have longer summer vacations. First, students may forget what they learned if they do not study for a long time. Second, many parents work during the summer, so it is hard for them to take care of their children at home. Therefore, I think the summer vacation is long enough.
英作文 第10問 （子どもはもっと外で遊ぶべきか）
Do you think it is good for children to play outside more often?
模範解答（50語） I think it is good for children to play outside more often. First, playing outside makes children’s bodies strong and keeps them healthy. Second, children can make friends and learn how to get along with others while they play together. For these reasons, I think children should play outside more.