第8問:歴史と文化(語彙→内容一致・10問)

本文を読んで、まず 語彙の同意表現 Q1–Q5、次に 内容一致 Q6–Q10 に答えましょう。解説は採点後に表示されます。

本文(Paragraphs)

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In the Middle Ages, life in Europe was deeply influenced by religion. Many young men chose to live as (monks) in monasteries, devoting themselves to prayer, study, and manual work. These institutions became centers of learning, preserving ancient texts when much of society was unstable.
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However, people in the past often judged others unfairly. For instance, foreigners or minority groups sometimes faced strong social (prejudice), which limited their opportunities and fueled discrimination. Such attitudes have shaped conflicts throughout history.
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Archaeologists today can still find physical evidence of these eras. A broken piece of pottery, a coin, or a wall painting may serve as a (trace) of how people once lived. These remains allow historians to reconstruct daily life in remarkable detail.
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At certain times, cultural achievements caused a great (sensation) across society. The invention of printing, for example, spread knowledge faster than ever before and created excitement among scholars and ordinary citizens alike.
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Yet history also teaches us about collapse. Civilizations that ignored problems such as corruption or war often fell into (ruin). Their broken monuments remind us that even great powers are not guaranteed to last forever.

注釈

  • monastery:修道院 / fuel:燃料・焚き付ける
  • Archaeologist:考古学者

設問

語彙(同意表現):Q1–Q5
Q1 “monk” に最も近い意味はどれ?
Q2 “prejudice” に最も近い意味はどれ?
Q3 “trace” に最も近い意味はどれ?
Q4 “sensation” に最も近い意味はどれ?
Q5 “ruin” に最も近い意味はどれ?
内容一致:Q6–Q10
Q6 What role did monasteries play in the Middle Ages?
Q7 What effect did prejudice have in history?
Q8 What do archaeologists use to study past daily life?
Q9 What was one result of the invention of printing?
Q10 What do ruined monuments remind us of?
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