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B2 語彙

B2意見15分

意見と主張の述べ方

Expressing opinions and arguments

claim、evidence、whereas、admittedly など、討論やエッセイで使う語や、つなぎの表現を学びます。

討論やエッセイでは、I think と言うだけでは十分ではありません。自分の考えを示し、理由で裏づけ、他の見方と比べ、自分の主張の弱点も認める必要があります。これらの語は、明確でバランスの取れた主張を組み立てるのに役立ちます。

argue動詞
なぜそれが正しいと思うか、理由を述べるSome teachers argue that homework should be optional.
claim動詞
（証拠を示さずに）何かが正しいと主張するThe advert claims that the cream removes wrinkles in a week.
point of view名詞
ある状況についての特定の考え方From a parent's point of view, the new timetable is more convenient.
in favour ofフレーズ
考えや計画を支持しているMost students were in favour of a longer lunch break.
evidence名詞
何かが正しいかどうかを示す事実や情報There is little evidence that the new diet works.
convincing形容詞
何かが正しいと信じさせるようなShe gave a convincing explanation for the delay.
valid形容詞
十分な理由に基づいているので、受け入れる価値があるYou make a valid point about the cost.
biased形容詞
一方の側を不当に支持している、偏ったThe survey was biased because it only asked people who already agreed.
persuade動詞
理由を示して、人に何かをすることに同意させるAiko persuaded her parents to let her study abroad.
on the other handつなぎの表現
対照的な点を導入するときに使うCity life is exciting. On the other hand, it can be very expensive.
whereas接続詞
異なる2つの事実を比べるときに使うKofi works best early in the morning, whereas his sister prefers to work at night.
admittedly副詞
何かが正しいと認めつつ、それが自分の主張を弱めてしまうときに使うAdmittedly, the plan is expensive, but it will save money in the long term.

練習問題 1/2

最も適切な語句を選びましょう

最も適切な答えを選んでください。

  1. Online courses are flexible. _____, it can be hard to stay motivated without a teacher.

  2. There is no scientific _____ that this tea helps you sleep.

  3. A biased article _____.

  4. Most residents are _____ the new park; only a few are against it.

  5. Ravi likes quiet holidays in the mountains, _____ his brother prefers busy cities.

  6. Her argument was so _____ that everyone in the room changed their mind.

  7. What does a writer show by starting a sentence with Admittedly?

  8. We finally _____ Dad to take a day off work and come to the beach.

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主張を完成させましょう

空所に入る語句を入力してください。それぞれ1回ずつ使い、必要なら形を変えます。使う語句：admittedly, claim, evidence, persuade, point of view, valid, whereas。

  1. The seller that the battery lasts a week, but most users say it is closer to three days.

  2. Can you give me any to support that idea, such as figures or research?

  3. From an environmental , cycling is clearly better than driving.

  4. , the new system took a long time to learn, but it has made our work much faster.

  5. Mina enjoys team sports, her twin brother prefers running alone.

  6. That's a point. I hadn't thought about the cost of transport.

  7. I tried to my friend to join the debate club, but she said she was too busy.

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