TOEIC公式問題集Vol.5をやってみた

オーストラリアに来てから週末のルーティーンは母校マッコーリー大学にあるジムに行ってトレーニングすることです💪


風邪や二日酔いなど、よっぽどのことがない限りは毎週欠かさず行っています🎵


日本ではみんな良く言えばスリム、悪く言えばひょろい男子が多いですが、こっちは男女共に体格が良い人が多いのでその影響であることは間違いありません😀


さて、今日はTOEICの問題を解いてみました。


こちらの大学在学時に受けたのが最後なので約3年ぶりでしょうか。


その時にどうせ受けるならある程度勉強してから受けようと思い、テスト1カ月前くらいから公式問題集のVol.5をわざわざネットで購入してやっていたのです📓


さすがに3年ぶりに開くと全然覚えていない(笑)リーディングの最後の方は難しくて時間かけたからか少し覚えていたが・・・。

上記の通り、リスニングは正解90とリーディングが89だったのですが、


公式問題集にあるスコアの目安はリスニング400-480にリーディングが380-465とかなり曖昧です(笑)


800点と900点では全然違いますよ！小生の様な海外留学者は恐らく高得点、たぶん900点以上でないとアピールは出来ない気がする💧なんせ未だに海外留学すれば英語ペラペラになれると信じている人達がいるので・・・。ペラペラをどの程度の基準にするかも人それぞれであるし、ペラペラになれたとしても、4-5年の海外生活ではまだまだUnfamiliarなボキャブラリーに遭遇することは良くあります。


おっと、話がそれましたね(笑)


点数の採点の仕方気になったので調べてみました👀


統計で説明！TOEICテスト配点の仕組みと換算表


これで採点してみるとたぶん960点くらいです。


少しホッとしました(笑)


でも本番環境では集中力も持たないし、もっと英語に揉まれます💨

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 8

シドニーはここ一週間雨続きです⛈

いつも週末に洗濯をするので明日晴れてくれないと困りますよ💧

まぁ、先月中旬の40度の熱帯夜が何日か続いた時よりは全然過ごしやすくていいですが😀

今日のIELTSは日本語でも書いてみました。と言っても、英語で書いた後直訳しただけなので不自然かも(笑)


Let's get started💪

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

It is generally believed that the Internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

Source: ielts-exam.net

While the internet in general is used widely as the best communication tool, some critics say that it is probably not the best place to gather information. In my opinion, the internet is the best tool at the moment, considering its efficiency and convenience.

There is no doubt when considering the internet as the best communication tool. It provides us lots of platforms which enable to communicate effectively with people around the world. For example, Facebook gives us opportunities finding people who have lots in common and connect them each other by just one click. It is widely used to keep in touch with family, friends and acquaintances in wide range of generations. Since it is officially recognized as the best communication tool, majority of businesses have its own email, homepage and Facebook page’s etc to attract and obtain public attention.

On the other hand, some critics believe that the internet may not be the best for obtaining information. I agree with this idea somehow as lots of information on the internet may not be true. However, my point is that we are smart enough to understand that some information on the internet is not true and therefore not reliable. We should not have idea that we can collect all information from the interne without evaluating whether they are reliable or credible. We have more chances finding lots of useful information on the internet than trying to be a professional journalist or interviewer.

To sum up, the internet is believed to be the best communication tool as well as the best information gathering platform. It enables us to connect with people in the world efficiently. At the same time there are no other better tools when it comes to gathering information.(291 words)

インターネットが最善のコミュニケーションツールとして利用される中、一部評論家は情報収集においては最善のツールではないと考えている。私の見解は、インターネットは今現在その効率性、利便性を考慮すると最善のツールであると考える。

コミュニケーションツールとして最善だと考えて間違いないだろう。インターネットは沢山の世界中の人々とのコミュニケーションを円滑にする為のプラットフォームを提供している。例えば、フェイスブックはただワンクリックするだけで共通項のある人々を繋げる機会を与えてくれる。広い年代で、家族、友達や知り合いとの連絡を取り合うツールとして使われている。最善のコミュニケーションツールとして確立されて以来、ビジネス業界でもメールを始め、ホームページやフェイスブック等がパブリックを魅了する為に利用されている。

反対に、一部批評家達は情報収集においては最善ではないという。確かに、沢山の誤情報が出回っているという点では賛同出来る。しかしながら、私が言いたいのは、我々はそこには誤情報があり、信頼出来るか否かを見極めることは可能であるという点だ。ネットの情報を信頼性があるか否かを見極めず利用するようなことは持ってはいけない考えだ。インターネットは、プロのジャーナリストやインタビュアーになろうとせずとも、より多くの便利な情報を与えているのだ。

結論、インターネットはコミュニケーションまたは情報収集としても最善のツールであると考えられる。世界中の人々を円滑に繋いでいるし、実際他に情報収集で優れているツールなどないだろう。

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 7

今日のIELTSライティングは昨今の就職・転職市場について☝

最近は経験が重要視されているが、それでは将来、資格・学歴等は必要なくなるか否か💥

たまに転職サイトSeekとか覗くことはあるが、海外では特に経験の方が重要視されている気がする。特に経理の仕事は最低でも１年～３年の経験が応募条件として提示されている。

では学歴はどうだ？特になし。

なんてこたぁない💧もちろん仕事のタイプやカテゴリーにもよるが経理・会計・財務関連になるとやはりAccounting/Finance の学士がマストってとこが多いようだな。

Anyway, let's get started!!

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Write at least 250 words.

Source:Ielts-exam.net

Current job market requires candidates with more paractical skills rather than qualificaions and thus, the qualifications will be no longer needed in the future. In my opinion, practical skills are more important but qualification will never be needless.

During job hunting, many candidates notice that most of employers are seeking a candidate with at least a certain period of working experience in a similar position. It is needless to say that it is because they can save time and money spending on a new employee for training. Even university graduates are required working experience and therefore they are actively seeking internship opportunities while studying. Only minority of employers accept those who have no practical experience, believing that candidates are worth enough to spend time and money for training. Likewise, they accept because a job position may be unique or differentiated to other jobs so that less number of candidates is willing to apply for the position.However, it does not mean that qualifications are not needed. All job seekers, at first, do not have any practical experience. They are hired because they have knowledge or skills acquired during school education. For example, in finance or accounting industry, one of degrees or qualifications; namely, finance, accounting, economics and business, is required for applicants. Besides, it is statistically proved that employees working in a management position are likely to have a certain degree of qualification and vice versa. Thus, if applying for a management position in any department, it most likely requires both experience and qualifications.

In conclusion, practical skills are highly regarded in recent job market but it does not mean that qualifications are not demanded. Candidates will be successful if he or she does have both experience and qualifications and that is what most employers are looking for. (298 words)

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 6

今日のIELTSライティングトピックは、肥満が問題になっている国でのジャンクフード税または砂糖税の導入について☝

そういえばここオーストラリアでもニュースでSugar taxについて最近良く耳にしていたのでけっこう書きやすかった♪

しかしながら、まともなことを書こうとするとある程度リサーチしないと全く議論にならないのでちと調べてしまいました(笑)

レストランとかでソフトドリンク頼むとだいたい$3もしてたのにSugar taxが導入されたら$3.28になるんですね😖

Anyway, let's get started!!

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.

In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should write at least 250 words.

Source:Ielts-exam.net

A significant number of people have health issues because of their favourite fast food. Thus, governments need to impose a higher tax on a particular type of food. I am in favour of the fast food or sugar tax, believing that it will save a huge amount of health care costs.

In some western countries, a substantial number of people have health issues such as obese, heart disease and high blood pressure. One of factors causing the health problem is their eating habit. Many of these obese patients like eating fast food and drinking sugary drinks. In fact, the young in Australia, particularly aged between 10 and 20 are reported that their daily sugar intake exceeds WHO recommendations.

Countries with obese problems have already imposed a higher tax on this type of food and shown positive effects. For example in Mexico, the government imposed a sugar tax in 2014 and later the sales of sugary drinks dropped substantially. Besides, Britain is following this trend and imposing a higher tax in 2018. Many advocates recommend to governments saying that imposing a higher tax in this type of food is effective and it will save billions of dollars for health care costs for the patients.

To sum up, many people have health issues due to their eating habits, addicting to fast food and sugary drinks. Governments should impose a higher tax on fast food and sugary drinks as this method has been proved as very effective in some countries. This will bring positive consequences on governments and consumers, saving health care costs and making them much healthier.

(265 words)

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 5

今日のIELTSライティングはvaccine予防接種を法律で義務化するか否かというトピックです。

グレーな感じで義務化する分には良いでしょうが、受けないと罰則を課せられるというんではまずあり得ないでしょうね。

ではいってみよー💪

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.

Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines.

Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should write at least 250 words.

Source:Ielts-exam.net

The immunisation of children will generally reduce the risk of catching various types of diseases but it does not mean that parents should be required by law to use vaccines for their children.

The use of vaccines is effective for majority of children or even adults. However, we should consider some minorities are not able to use vaccines due to their health conditions. For example, some babies born prematurely or those born with heart, lung and kidney diseases should not be taken any vaccines. Therefore, it is not reasonable to require parents by law to use vaccines.

Some countries provide vaccines to children for free. In such case, there is no one left behind even if they are in serious financial difficulties. On the other hand, vaccinations may not be free or even expensive in other nations. If vaccinations are required by law, there will be a huge financial burden on many parents.

Making the law to restrict parents to immune children is non sense as we originally have our own immune system. Especially in most developed nations, there is not much risk of exposing to a serious infection such as ebola or zika viruses.

To conclude, the use of vaccines is generally effective for majority and majority of us may be in favour of use of vaccines for children. It reduces a risk of exposing to a serious disease and helps thousands of lives in many countries. In spite of that, some children should not be allowed to use vaccines because of their health conditions. Meanwhile, it is uncertain whether they are provided vaccines for free and if it has costs it is necessary to consider the minority who cannot afford to pay for the vaccines.

(287words)

途中まで余り字数がいかなかったので最後の結論部分で稼いでしまった(笑)

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 4

海外生活といえばシェアハウス☝

小生はこれまで色々な人種の方との共同生活を経験していますが、今までで一番大変理解に苦しんだのはインド人です💦

あまり細かい事は言いたくありませんが、彼らは世界一自己中心的な民族だそうです👳

特定の民族に対し否定的な意見を正直に述べる中国メディアも

Indians as self-centered, self-righteous, lacking morals and blindly following the West.

Business insider India

自己中心的、独善的でありモラルに欠け欧米に付和雷同するインド人。

と述べていますね(笑)

では今日も一発💪

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled tea and pineapples in 2010 and 2015 in five European countries.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Sales of Fairtrade-labelled tea and pineapples (2010 & 2015)

Tea	2010 (millions of euros)	2015 (millions of euros)
France	2.5	21
Austria	4	8
Germany	2.8	3
Netherlands	2	2.7
Norway	1.8	2

Pieapples	2010 (millions of euros)	2015 (millions of euros)
Austria	16	48
France	2	6.5
Netherlands	1.6	5
Norway	2.8	2
Germany	3	1.9

*Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.

Source:Ielts-exam.net

The tables show sales trends for Fairtrade-labelled tea and pineapples in five European nations in the period between 2010 and 2015.

The first table highlight an increase in sales of Fairtrade-labelled tea in France, rising from 2.5 millions to 21 millions while other four nations had a slight increase with maximum 4 millions of increase from 4 millions in Austria and others only reached about 3 millions of euros.

The second table provides some significant improvement in sales of Pieapples in the period. One is in Austria, the sales tripled from 16 millions of euros. Other is in France, it more than tripled from 2 millions of euros. However, Norway and Germany had a decrease in sales to 2.8 to 2 and 3 to 1.9 millions respectively.

To sum up, all five countries experienced an increase in sales for Fairtrade-labelled tea. Notwithstanding, two nations; namely, Norway and Germany had negative changes for Pieapples.

(150 words)

英語力向上・維持のための英作文～To maintain English skills 3

今日はあまり時間がないので即席でIELTSのライティングのパート２。

早速いってみましょ。

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Source: Ielts-exam.net

As technological advance has eased our way of communication traditional way of communication is less and less demanded by majority of public. I strongly agree with this statement.

In the past fifty years, technology has developed significantly and it diversified way of communication. Dating back to 1980s a major tool for communication was a letter and a telephone. After the old era, we have obtained a mobile phone, email and SNS (Social Networking Service). While the old tools were supported for many years before the technological advance, it had lots of cons such as length of time and inconvenience. Modern communication tools solved all these disadvantages that the old tools had. We no longer need to wait for receiving a response for your inquiry and it is much more convenient. Therefore, in many cases people do not write a letter because they save time and do more tasks. In fact, in most business situations, email is more acceptable than writing a letter. Only in some situations a letter is more regarded for example when signing on contract or in other legal matters. We also still write a letter in a special occasion such as invitation for wedding or important meetings. But in general it is no longer required to write a letter.

In conclusion, I strongly agree that due to a diversification of way of communication, majority no longer needs to write letters. Instead, we have more convenient tools including email, a mobile phone and SNS. Although there is a special occasion that we may write a letter but currently the modern communication tools are more widely used.

(268 words)