Grammar & Writing Comprehension

A) Despite of the rain, we went to the beach.
B) Despite it rained, we went to the beach.
C) Despite the rain, we went to the beach.
D) Despite the rain, but we went to the beach.

Question 2:
意味の合う文章を指摘しなさい。

A) He decided to buy a new car, though he didn’t have enough savings for it.
B) He decided to buy a new car, if he didn’t have enough savings for it.
C) He decided to buy a new car, so he didn’t have enough savings for it.
D) He decided to buy a new car and didn’t have enough savings for it.

Question 3:
間違った文章を指摘し、正しなさい。

A) Though the weather was freezing, they enjoyed their camping trip.
B) Despite he had little experience, he managed to get the job.
C) Although he was injured, he finished the race.
D) Even though it was a holiday, the office remained open.

Question 4: アカデミックライティングスタイルにおける譲歩を最もよく示している文はどれですか?

A) Although research suggests a correlation between diet and mental health, it does not imply causation.
B) Research implies causation between diet and mental health, even though they are related.
C) There is causation between diet and mental health, yet research suggests correlation only.
D) Even though diet and mental health relate, research indicates causation only.

Question 5:　より正式な構造で譲歩を示しているに文を完成しなさい。
“________ students were given additional resources and support, the test results did not significantly improve.”

A) Even though
B) While
C) Despite the fact that
D) Since

Question 6:
“The teacher wants to know ___ finished the assignment on time.”
A) who
B) who did
C) who was
D) who had

Question 7:誤りがある文を指摘しなさい。

A) She wondered how much the ticket costs.
B) I’d like to know what does he think.
C) Can you remember where you left your phone?
D) Do you have any idea who they spoke with?

Question 8:
より効果的に表現している文を指摘しなさい。

A) Although she has limited experience in public speaking, she was chosen to lead the seminar, which surprised many attendees.
B) She led the seminar, surprising many attendees despite her having limited experience in public speaking.
C) Surprising many attendees, she led the seminar; her experience in public speaking, however, was limited.
D) Even though she has limited experience in public speaking, the seminar leader’s role was hers, and it surprised many attendees.

Writing Essay
The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity in a Globalized World
Discuss why understanding and respecting different cultures is essential in today’s interconnected society.