英検2級ボキャブラリー

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パート1:ボキャブラリー

1. gather verb [gath-er]

to come together, to collect or bring things or people together

◼ Example: We will gather in the park for a picnic.

2. whether or not phrase [weð-er uh not]

used to express a doubt or choice between two alternatives

◼ Example: I haven't decided whether or not I will go to the party.

3. especially adverb [ih-spesh-uh-lee]

particularly, in particular, more than usual or to a greater degree

◼ Example: I love all fruits, especially strawberries.

4. switch verb [swich]

to change, to shift from one thing to another

◼ Example: I need to switch the TV channel to watch my favorite show.

5. compare A with (to) B verb [kuhm-pair A with (to) B]

to examine or consider the similarities and differences between two things or people

◼ Example: Let's compare the prices of these two laptops before making a decision.

6. surf verb [surf]

to browse or search on the internet, to look for information or entertainment online

◼ Example: I like to surf the web in my free time.

7. for free phrase [for free]

without payment or charge, at no cost

◼ Example: They were giving away free samples of the new product at the store.

8. develop verb [dih-vel-uhp]

to grow, to progress, to advance or improve over time

◼ Example: She wants to develop her photography skills.

9. upstairs adverb [uhp-stairz]

on or to a higher floor or level of a building

◼ Example: The bedrooms are upstairs in our house.

10. walk around phrasal verb [wawk uh-round]

to stroll or wander aimlessly, to move about without a specific destination

◼ Example: We decided to walk around the city and explore its streets.

パート2:練習問題1

Give the word being asked for each number.

◼ gather

◼ whether or not

◼ especially

◼ switch

◼ compare A with (to) B

◼ surf

◼ for free

◼ develop

◼ upstairs

◼ walk around

____________________1. to browse or search on the internet, to look for information or entertainment online

____________________2. to come together, to collect or bring things or people together

____________________3. to change, to shift from one thing to another

____________________4. particularly, in particular, more than usual or to a greater degree

____________________5. without payment or charge, at no cost

____________________6. to grow, to progress, to advance or improve over time

____________________7. on or to a higher floor or level of a building

____________________8. used to express a doubt or choice between two alternatives

____________________9. to stroll or wander aimlessly, to move about without a specific destination

____________________10. to examine or consider the similarities and differences between two things or people

パート2:練習問題2

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.

1) Can you _____________ the prices of these two dresses and tell me which one is cheaper?

a. gather

b. switch

c. compare

d. surf

2) I'm not sure ________________ I will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow. It depends on my schedule.

a. gather

b. whether or not

c. especially

d. walk around

3) The museum offers free admission, so you can visit it ________________.

a. gather

b. develop

c. for free

d. walk around

4) The bedrooms are located ________________, providing a quiet space for rest.

a. for free

b. upstairs

c. especially

d. walk around

5) Take some time to ________________ the neighborhood and explore its charm.

a. switch

b. especially

c. gather

d. walk around