英検対策講座【2級】大問3: 長文の語句空所補充問題

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大問3　長文の語句空所補充問題

 

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次の英文を読み、その文意にそって(1)から(4)までの（　　　）に入れるのに最も適切なものを1, 2, 3, 4の中から一つ選びなさい。

[英検 2015年度 第3回検定問題より]

 

 

Love Locks

 

　"Love locks" are little locks on which lovers write their names. For over 20 years, couples around the world have been attaching such locks to the sides of bridges. After that, the couple often throws the key into the river below the bridge. This is meant to be a symbol of the couple's love, which they hope will last forever. No one knows for sure where this idea started. However, there are many (　1　). Some people think that it started in Italy, and others think that it started in China. Wherever it started, though, it is now a common practice in many countries.

 

　Although the people who attach the locks think the idea is (　2　), they have been causing problems in a number of cities. Paris, in particular, has been struggling with the difficulties caused by these locks. Paris is a favorite holiday destination for lovers, so many of these visitors began attaching locks to bridges around the city. One especially popular bridge was the Pont des Arts. Before long, the locks on the bridge were as heavy as 20 elephants. The (　3　) caused some parts of the bridge to break off and fall into the river.

 

　In the beginning, the city council did not want to act against the custom because the council knew how much visitors liked it. In 2014, though, two Americans living in Paris started a campaign to have the locks removed. Many local people agreed, saying the locks were ugly and could further damage the bridge. In 2015, the city cut all the locks from the bridge. Many visitors have (　4　) this decision. They believe that this action destroyed an important symbol of love in the city.

 

 

（1）

 

1. challenges
2. chances
3. theories
4. reasons

 

 

（2）

 

1. reliable
2. romantic
3. costly
4. strange

 

 

（3）

 

1. weight
2. length
3. storm
4. fire

 

 

（4）

 

1. delayed
2. respected
3. reached
4. opposed

 

 

 

学習アドバイス

 

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