観光英語検定試験#2
前回からの続きです。
試験問題(実際に出たやつ)
§3語順並べ替え問題
§3では、長文を読み、文中の空欄に意味が通るように単語を並べ替える問題です。
3-1
The COVID 19 pandemic had a terrible effect on the travel and tourism industry, but it may also have given the industry a new way of traveling. Since the pandemic, working remotely-usually from home-has become common. Even after the pandemic,
many companies ( ) (_____)( )( ) their workers to work remotely. Some employees, however, are now combining working remotely with travel to form a new trend in travel known as "bleisure."
Q.以下の単語を並べ替え、下線に入る単語を以下から選びなさい
(1)allow (2)continued (3)have (4)to
3-2
Most bleisure destinations are (_____)( )( )( ) time and money needed to travel, but some people prefer taking the opportunity to experience big international cities with lots to do. New York, London, and Tokyo are good examples.
Q.以下の単語を並べ替え、下線に入る単語を以下から選びなさい
(1)because (2)of (3)the (4)domestic
§4 長文読解問題
§4は長文読解問題です。
掲載は難しいので割愛させていただきますが、
こちらも観光英語らしく、旅行パンフレットを読んで
・参加者はどこで何ができるか？
・〜の参加費用はいくらか？
・どのように申し込んだら良いか？
のような問題が出題されます。
§5 観光知識問題
§5では、世界遺産や日本文化遺産、神社仏閣などの観光資源に関する問題が計10問出ます。PartAは、主に世界各地の遺産や観光地の問題、PartBでは日本国内の観光資源についての問題が出ます。
とにかくこれが難しいので、普段から興味を持っておくことが大切です。
5-1
(_______) in Bolivia, South America, is the world's largest salt lake, with an elevation of approximately 3,700 meters, an area of approximately 11,000㎢,100 km from north to south and 250 km from east to west. Originally an ocean, the area gried up and a huge salt lake was created. The difference in elevation within the salt lake is only 50 cm, and it is also known as "the flattest place in the world." When this happens during the rainy season, water accumulates in the salt lake, reflecting the sky and clouds like a mirror surface.
(A)Pink Lagoon (B)Lake Baikal (C)Uyuni Salt Flat (D)Lake Tekapo
5-2
(______) is not common in Japan, and Japanese tourists often struggle to do this at markets and when making purchases in some countries, especially those in the Middle East. Price negotiation in most Arab countries, however, is often expected and viewed as a social interaction and a way to built relationships and demonstrate respect.
(A)Tipping (B)Bargaining (C)Chit chat (D)Displaying affection
5-3
The (________), built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoyama, home to Iwakuni Castel, the bridge is known for its five graceful wooden arches. The structure of the arched bridge is elaborate and original, and it is said to be impeccable even from the viewpoint of modern bridge engineering.
(A)Nijubashi Bridge (B)Kazurabashi Bridge (C)Kintaikyo Bridge (D)Meganebashi Bridge
5-4
The (______) in Japan represents fall and is often as a floral offering or as a Buddhist flower. Its ornate bloom is also the emblem of the imperial family and appears on Japanese passport.
(A)hydrangea (B)camellia (C)sunflower (D)chrysanthemum
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