英検対策2級(Eiken Grade 2)

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These days, researchers are trying to find ways to make driving safer. One example is to use cars that can drive themselves. Some car manufacturers are developing this kind of cars. Through this, they try to reduce the number of car accidents caused by human error. On the contrary, a lot of research is needed before driverless cars become common on roads.

Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, Mr. Akihito was driving with his wife to the beach.

Questions

No. 1
According to the passage, how do car manufacturers try to reduce the number of car accidents caused by human error?

No. 2
Now, please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card.
<20 seconds>
Please begin.
Now, Mr./Ms. ____________, please turn over the card and put it down.

No. 3
Some people believe that electric cars will be more popular in the future. What do you think about this?

No. 4
Some people think that children nowadays read fewer books than before. Do you think children should be encouraged to read more books?

Yes: Why?
No: Why not?