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 ★☆☆☆☆】
Emma lives in a small town with her grandparents. Every morning, she wakes up early and helps her grandfather in the garden. They water the plants and pick vegetables together. Emma enjoys spending time with him and always asks questions about the plants. After breakfast, she walks to school. The road is quiet, and she often sees birds or rabbits. Sometimes, she picks a flower and puts it in her notebook. Emma ( ) that small things can bring happiness. She smiles when she sees a new flower or hears the wind in the trees. Her days are simple, but they are full of joy.
- 次の英文を日本語に訳しなさい：
Emma enjoys spending time with him and always asks questions about the plants. - 文中の空欄を補いなさい：
Emma ( ) that small things can bring happiness. - 文中の “pick a flower” の意味を答えなさい：
