【英語長文_Advance_02】難関高校入試レベルに挑戦！「The Importance of Open-Mindedness」

2025/11/03 2025/10/29

ER-A-002

こんにちは。Penguin Mumです。

今日は、難関高校入試レベルの長文問題第2弾です。難関高校の入試レベルは、大学の共通テストより長文の単語数が多くなることもあり、かなりレベルが高くなります。

英語長文攻略のカギは「慣れ」と「音読」です。早くから、いろいろな問題に「慣れ」ておくのは、どの試験対策にも有効です。しかも、長文は内容が頭に入ってこないとなかなか解けないので、抽象的な概念を扱う問題は、特に難題。

なので、今日も「オープンマインドであることの重要性（The Importance of Open-Mindedness）」と題した抽象的な題材の問題です。

また、詳しいことは後日説明しますが、長文問題の「True/False問題」は本文の理解を確認するうえで、非常に有効な手段。True/False問題は、読む力・考える力・スピードのすべてを同時に鍛えられる最強の練習法です。

今回の問題からは、このTrue/False問題を長文対策に取り入れているので、ぜひ、挑戦してみてください。

この記事の目次

ER-A-002：The Importance of Open-Mindedness「オープンマインドであることの重要性」

ER-A-002：The Importance of Open-Mindedness「オープンマインドであることの重要性」

Open-mindedness means being willing to listen carefully to new ideas and respect opinions that are different from your own. In our modern world, people often meet others from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. Because of this, having an open mind is very important for building good relationships and understanding others better. Those who are open-minded are able to learn more, make new friends, and find better solutions to problems that may seem difficult.

Imagine a group of students discussing ways to protect the environment. One student may be most worried about air pollution, while another student might focus more on the problem of garbage and how much is thrown away every day. If the students only listen to people who have ideas similar to their own and ignore different opinions, they may never find the best solutions to these problems. But when everyone keeps an open mind, the group can learn about many different problems and work together to create better solutions that help everyone.

Open-mindedness is very important in the world of science as well. Many centuries ago, most people believed that the sun moved around the earth. However, some scientists argued that actually the earth moves around the sun. When these scientists first suggested this idea, many people refused to believe them. But after many years, more and more people accepted this new idea, and it became clear they were right. Because some people were open-minded and willing to accept new ideas, science was able to grow and change how we understand the universe around us.

It is important to remember that being open-minded does not mean believing every idea without question. Instead, it means carefully considering new ideas and deciding whether they are true, useful, or helpful. Sometimes, ideas that seem strange or even wrong at first can turn out to be right. By being open-minded and asking questions, people can find the best answers and learn new truths that improve our world.

Open-mindedness is also very useful in everyday life. For example, when two friends disagree or have different opinions, listening carefully and trying to understand each other can help solve their problems peacefully. Open-minded people tend to communicate better and can work together more easily at home, in school, and even in their jobs. This kind of cooperation helps create a happy and healthy environment for everyone.

Sometimes, being open-minded can be difficult. Many people feel safer holding on to the beliefs and ideas they already know. Changing your mind and accepting new ideas requires courage and strength. However, people who try to be open-minded often find that they become more creative, happier, and more successful in their lives. Being open-minded helps people grow and find new opportunities they might never have seen before.

In today’s fast-changing world, open-mindedness is one of the most valuable skills a person can have. It helps people learn new things, solve problems better, and live peacefully together with others. The future needs more open-minded people who can work together to build a better world for everyone to enjoy.