本問題は、長めの英文を読み取り、文の構造や語句の意味を的確に理解する力を養うためのものです。設問では、文脈に応じた和訳、空所補充、語句の意味理解が求められます。
読解の際には、一文ごとに主語・動詞・修飾関係を意識しながら読み進めることが重要です。文脈を丁寧に追い、部分的な理解にとどまらず、全体の流れや意図をつかむことを心がけましょう。
英文読解問題【高３ ★★★★☆】
The sudden rain delayed the outdoor concert by more than an hour. It caused not only confusion among the staff, but also disappointment among the audience. The delay, ( ), gave the performers extra time to rehearse and adjust their instruments. When the concert finally started, the sun came out again, casting a golden light over the stage. The music began to play, and people who had been frustrated started to smile. The singer, who had almost canceled the show, gave a performance full of energy and emotion. Looking around, I saw strangers talking to each other and sharing umbrellas. The weather, unpredictable as it was, had brought people closer. Sometimes, unexpected events create moments that we remember long after the day has passed.
- 次の英文を日本語に訳しなさい：
The music began to play, and people who had been frustrated started to smile. - 文中の空欄を補いなさい：
The delay, ( ), gave the performers extra time to rehearse and adjust their instruments. - 文中の “cast a light over” の意味を答えなさい：
