このシリーズでは、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の定番質問に対する自然なモデル解答を紹介しています。
第45回のテーマは「Newspapers and Magazines（新聞・雑誌）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Which magazines and newspapers do you read? | I sometimes read online versions of The Japan Times and NHK News. They’re reliable sources and help me stay informed about current events. |
| 2. What kinds of article are you most interested in? | I’m most interested in international news and culture. Since I study international liberal studies, I like learning how different countries handle issues. |
| 3. Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? | Yes, I’ve read English articles from the BBC and CNN. I started doing that in high school to improve my vocabulary and reading comprehension. |
| 4. Do you think reading a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language is a good way to learn the language? | Definitely. It improves not only vocabulary but also cultural understanding. You can see how native speakers express ideas naturally. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- online versions： オンライン版
- reliable sources： 信頼できる情報源
- stay informed： 情報を常に把握する
- international news： 国際ニュース
- handle issues： 問題に対処する
- reading comprehension： 読解力
- cultural understanding： 文化的理解
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- I sometimes read …： 頻度副詞を使った自然な習慣表現。
- Since I study …： since を使って理由を簡潔に説明。
- I’ve read …： 現在完了で経験を自然に表す。
- not only A but also B： 情報を広げる高得点向き構文。
次回は「Future」をテーマに、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の頻出表現を整理していきます。
