大学入学共通テスト（英語） 過去問
令和7年度（2025年度）本試験
問32 (英語リーディング（第7問） 問1)
問題文
各大問の英文や図表を読み、最も適当な選択肢を選びなさい。
You are preparing a presentation for a science project on animal habits. You found some interesting information in the article below and are now making your outline.
Animal Sleep Patterns
If you ever spend all day at home，you might notice that your pet cat sleeps a lot during the day and is quite active in the evening and early morning. Humans，on the other hand，are awake during most of the daylight and evening hours and then sleep for a long time at night.
Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently. For animals with brains and central nervous systems，sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates. Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset，and the body becomes energized. Most creatures experience states of sleep，but the types and patterns differ from species to species.
Different sleep patterns over a 24−hour cycle have been identified in various types of animals. Three common patterns are called monophasic，biphasic，and polyphasic. Monophasic sleep，experienced by humans and many larger animals，happens when one is awake and active for many hours，and then one sleeps for an extended period. Some birds，insects，and mammals utilize a kind of biphasic sleep，where the animal has two waking and sleeping times，with one sleep being long and the other like a nap. Dogs and cats are polyphasic，meaning they have four to six sleeping and waking periods throughout the day.
There are variations in sleep patterns depending on the animal’s size，physical needs，and diet. Smaller animals such as squirrels or mice tend to use up their energy by moving quickly and frequently.This results in the need to sleep more often but for shorter periods of time.Lions are carnivorous animals and have longer sleeping times because their food sources satisfy their hunger for longer periods. Large herbivores like wild horses， on the other hand， sleep less than meat−eating animals because their plant−based diet has relatively few calories， resulting in the need to spend most of their time searching for food.
Safety is another variable in sleep patterns. Animals that can create safe spaces tend to enjoy longer periods of sleep， but those that might need to stay alert sleep less. Apes sleep on platforms， high above the jungle floor， which keep them away from attackers. Some smaller animals such as rabbits create shelters by digging into the ground where it is difficult for predators to find them. As a result， they feel safer and sleep longer. In contrast， elephants often travel long distances and may feel exposed to danger from hunters or other animals， contributing to their short sleeping times.
The animal sleep patterns discussed so far tend to be typical. A pattern that may be less easily noticed in our daily lives is called unihemispheric sleep. In this type of sleep， some animals traveling in a group keep one eye open. While one side of the animal’s brain sleeps， the other side stays awake and alert to its surroundings. In this way， the animal can experience the reviving effects of sleep while also watching out for threats. This unihemispheric sleep occurs in some bird species when they are flying long distances in groups. Birds flying at the outer edge of the group use this type of sleep to help protect the other members that sleep with both eyes closed.
Besides the types of sleep explained above， there are patterns that can be considered to be sleep−like activities. Hibernation， which can be observed in black bears， is a long， inactive period when food is scarce or the weather is severe. During this time， the animal’s body temperature drops， its heart rate and breathing slow down， and it may appear dead. Creatures such as jellyfish that have no central nervous system also experience times of extreme relaxation where they remain in a less responsive state.
As shown above， sleep plays an important role in the lives of animals and it is much more complex than simply closing the eyes.
Your presentation outline
How Animals Sleep
Importance of Sleep（ 32 ）
A.To alter body temperature
B.To maintain overall health
C.To refresh the animal’s body
D.To reset the brain neurons
Biphasic Sleep Pattern （in each 24−hour cycle）（ 33 ）
Some Conditions Affecting Sleep Patterns
− Animals（ 34 ）.
− Animals（ 35 ）.
Unihemispheric Sleep
− Some birds（ 36 ）.
（ 37 ）
− Black bear hibernation
− Jellyfish relaxation
Under the heading，”Importance of Sleep，” you spotted an error in your presentation outline. Which of the following should you remove？（ 32 ）
You are preparing a presentation for a science project on animal habits. You found some interesting information in the article below and are now making your outline.
Animal Sleep Patterns
If you ever spend all day at home，you might notice that your pet cat sleeps a lot during the day and is quite active in the evening and early morning. Humans，on the other hand，are awake during most of the daylight and evening hours and then sleep for a long time at night.
Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently. For animals with brains and central nervous systems，sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates. Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset，and the body becomes energized. Most creatures experience states of sleep，but the types and patterns differ from species to species.
Different sleep patterns over a 24−hour cycle have been identified in various types of animals. Three common patterns are called monophasic，biphasic，and polyphasic. Monophasic sleep，experienced by humans and many larger animals，happens when one is awake and active for many hours，and then one sleeps for an extended period. Some birds，insects，and mammals utilize a kind of biphasic sleep，where the animal has two waking and sleeping times，with one sleep being long and the other like a nap. Dogs and cats are polyphasic，meaning they have four to six sleeping and waking periods throughout the day.
There are variations in sleep patterns depending on the animal’s size，physical needs，and diet. Smaller animals such as squirrels or mice tend to use up their energy by moving quickly and frequently.This results in the need to sleep more often but for shorter periods of time.Lions are carnivorous animals and have longer sleeping times because their food sources satisfy their hunger for longer periods. Large herbivores like wild horses， on the other hand， sleep less than meat−eating animals because their plant−based diet has relatively few calories， resulting in the need to spend most of their time searching for food.
Safety is another variable in sleep patterns. Animals that can create safe spaces tend to enjoy longer periods of sleep， but those that might need to stay alert sleep less. Apes sleep on platforms， high above the jungle floor， which keep them away from attackers. Some smaller animals such as rabbits create shelters by digging into the ground where it is difficult for predators to find them. As a result， they feel safer and sleep longer. In contrast， elephants often travel long distances and may feel exposed to danger from hunters or other animals， contributing to their short sleeping times.
The animal sleep patterns discussed so far tend to be typical. A pattern that may be less easily noticed in our daily lives is called unihemispheric sleep. In this type of sleep， some animals traveling in a group keep one eye open. While one side of the animal’s brain sleeps， the other side stays awake and alert to its surroundings. In this way， the animal can experience the reviving effects of sleep while also watching out for threats. This unihemispheric sleep occurs in some bird species when they are flying long distances in groups. Birds flying at the outer edge of the group use this type of sleep to help protect the other members that sleep with both eyes closed.
Besides the types of sleep explained above， there are patterns that can be considered to be sleep−like activities. Hibernation， which can be observed in black bears， is a long， inactive period when food is scarce or the weather is severe. During this time， the animal’s body temperature drops， its heart rate and breathing slow down， and it may appear dead. Creatures such as jellyfish that have no central nervous system also experience times of extreme relaxation where they remain in a less responsive state.
As shown above， sleep plays an important role in the lives of animals and it is much more complex than simply closing the eyes.
Your presentation outline
How Animals Sleep
Importance of Sleep（ 32 ）
A.To alter body temperature
B.To maintain overall health
C.To refresh the animal’s body
D.To reset the brain neurons
Biphasic Sleep Pattern （in each 24−hour cycle）（ 33 ）
Some Conditions Affecting Sleep Patterns
− Animals（ 34 ）.
− Animals（ 35 ）.
Unihemispheric Sleep
− Some birds（ 36 ）.
（ 37 ）
− Black bear hibernation
− Jellyfish relaxation
Under the heading，”Importance of Sleep，” you spotted an error in your presentation outline. Which of the following should you remove？（ 32 ）
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問題
大学入学共通テスト（英語）試験 令和7年度（2025年度）本試験 問32（英語リーディング（第7問） 問1） （訂正依頼・報告はこちら）
各大問の英文や図表を読み、最も適当な選択肢を選びなさい。
You are preparing a presentation for a science project on animal habits. You found some interesting information in the article below and are now making your outline.
Animal Sleep Patterns
If you ever spend all day at home，you might notice that your pet cat sleeps a lot during the day and is quite active in the evening and early morning. Humans，on the other hand，are awake during most of the daylight and evening hours and then sleep for a long time at night.
Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently. For animals with brains and central nervous systems，sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates. Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset，and the body becomes energized. Most creatures experience states of sleep，but the types and patterns differ from species to species.
Different sleep patterns over a 24−hour cycle have been identified in various types of animals. Three common patterns are called monophasic，biphasic，and polyphasic. Monophasic sleep，experienced by humans and many larger animals，happens when one is awake and active for many hours，and then one sleeps for an extended period. Some birds，insects，and mammals utilize a kind of biphasic sleep，where the animal has two waking and sleeping times，with one sleep being long and the other like a nap. Dogs and cats are polyphasic，meaning they have four to six sleeping and waking periods throughout the day.
There are variations in sleep patterns depending on the animal’s size，physical needs，and diet. Smaller animals such as squirrels or mice tend to use up their energy by moving quickly and frequently.This results in the need to sleep more often but for shorter periods of time.Lions are carnivorous animals and have longer sleeping times because their food sources satisfy their hunger for longer periods. Large herbivores like wild horses， on the other hand， sleep less than meat−eating animals because their plant−based diet has relatively few calories， resulting in the need to spend most of their time searching for food.
Safety is another variable in sleep patterns. Animals that can create safe spaces tend to enjoy longer periods of sleep， but those that might need to stay alert sleep less. Apes sleep on platforms， high above the jungle floor， which keep them away from attackers. Some smaller animals such as rabbits create shelters by digging into the ground where it is difficult for predators to find them. As a result， they feel safer and sleep longer. In contrast， elephants often travel long distances and may feel exposed to danger from hunters or other animals， contributing to their short sleeping times.
The animal sleep patterns discussed so far tend to be typical. A pattern that may be less easily noticed in our daily lives is called unihemispheric sleep. In this type of sleep， some animals traveling in a group keep one eye open. While one side of the animal’s brain sleeps， the other side stays awake and alert to its surroundings. In this way， the animal can experience the reviving effects of sleep while also watching out for threats. This unihemispheric sleep occurs in some bird species when they are flying long distances in groups. Birds flying at the outer edge of the group use this type of sleep to help protect the other members that sleep with both eyes closed.
Besides the types of sleep explained above， there are patterns that can be considered to be sleep−like activities. Hibernation， which can be observed in black bears， is a long， inactive period when food is scarce or the weather is severe. During this time， the animal’s body temperature drops， its heart rate and breathing slow down， and it may appear dead. Creatures such as jellyfish that have no central nervous system also experience times of extreme relaxation where they remain in a less responsive state.
As shown above， sleep plays an important role in the lives of animals and it is much more complex than simply closing the eyes.
Your presentation outline
How Animals Sleep
Importance of Sleep（ 32 ）
A.To alter body temperature
B.To maintain overall health
C.To refresh the animal’s body
D.To reset the brain neurons
Biphasic Sleep Pattern （in each 24−hour cycle）（ 33 ）
Some Conditions Affecting Sleep Patterns
− Animals（ 34 ）.
− Animals（ 35 ）.
Unihemispheric Sleep
− Some birds（ 36 ）.
（ 37 ）
− Black bear hibernation
− Jellyfish relaxation
Under the heading，”Importance of Sleep，” you spotted an error in your presentation outline. Which of the following should you remove？（ 32 ）
You are preparing a presentation for a science project on animal habits. You found some interesting information in the article below and are now making your outline.
Animal Sleep Patterns
If you ever spend all day at home，you might notice that your pet cat sleeps a lot during the day and is quite active in the evening and early morning. Humans，on the other hand，are awake during most of the daylight and evening hours and then sleep for a long time at night.
Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently. For animals with brains and central nervous systems，sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates. Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset，and the body becomes energized. Most creatures experience states of sleep，but the types and patterns differ from species to species.
Different sleep patterns over a 24−hour cycle have been identified in various types of animals. Three common patterns are called monophasic，biphasic，and polyphasic. Monophasic sleep，experienced by humans and many larger animals，happens when one is awake and active for many hours，and then one sleeps for an extended period. Some birds，insects，and mammals utilize a kind of biphasic sleep，where the animal has two waking and sleeping times，with one sleep being long and the other like a nap. Dogs and cats are polyphasic，meaning they have four to six sleeping and waking periods throughout the day.
There are variations in sleep patterns depending on the animal’s size，physical needs，and diet. Smaller animals such as squirrels or mice tend to use up their energy by moving quickly and frequently.This results in the need to sleep more often but for shorter periods of time.Lions are carnivorous animals and have longer sleeping times because their food sources satisfy their hunger for longer periods. Large herbivores like wild horses， on the other hand， sleep less than meat−eating animals because their plant−based diet has relatively few calories， resulting in the need to spend most of their time searching for food.
Safety is another variable in sleep patterns. Animals that can create safe spaces tend to enjoy longer periods of sleep， but those that might need to stay alert sleep less. Apes sleep on platforms， high above the jungle floor， which keep them away from attackers. Some smaller animals such as rabbits create shelters by digging into the ground where it is difficult for predators to find them. As a result， they feel safer and sleep longer. In contrast， elephants often travel long distances and may feel exposed to danger from hunters or other animals， contributing to their short sleeping times.
The animal sleep patterns discussed so far tend to be typical. A pattern that may be less easily noticed in our daily lives is called unihemispheric sleep. In this type of sleep， some animals traveling in a group keep one eye open. While one side of the animal’s brain sleeps， the other side stays awake and alert to its surroundings. In this way， the animal can experience the reviving effects of sleep while also watching out for threats. This unihemispheric sleep occurs in some bird species when they are flying long distances in groups. Birds flying at the outer edge of the group use this type of sleep to help protect the other members that sleep with both eyes closed.
Besides the types of sleep explained above， there are patterns that can be considered to be sleep−like activities. Hibernation， which can be observed in black bears， is a long， inactive period when food is scarce or the weather is severe. During this time， the animal’s body temperature drops， its heart rate and breathing slow down， and it may appear dead. Creatures such as jellyfish that have no central nervous system also experience times of extreme relaxation where they remain in a less responsive state.
As shown above， sleep plays an important role in the lives of animals and it is much more complex than simply closing the eyes.
Your presentation outline
How Animals Sleep
Importance of Sleep（ 32 ）
A.To alter body temperature
B.To maintain overall health
C.To refresh the animal’s body
D.To reset the brain neurons
Biphasic Sleep Pattern （in each 24−hour cycle）（ 33 ）
Some Conditions Affecting Sleep Patterns
− Animals（ 34 ）.
− Animals（ 35 ）.
Unihemispheric Sleep
− Some birds（ 36 ）.
（ 37 ）
− Black bear hibernation
− Jellyfish relaxation
Under the heading，”Importance of Sleep，” you spotted an error in your presentation outline. Which of the following should you remove？（ 32 ）
- A
- B
- C
- D
正解！素晴らしいです
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この過去問の解説 （2件）
01
「睡眠の重要性の見出しで、あなたの概要には間違えがあります。以下のどの項目を取り除くべきでしょうか？」
２段落目のSleep is essential〜から睡眠の重要性について述べられているため、この段落の文章を読み記載がないものを探します。
「体温を変えること」
記載がありません。
２段落目２行目に”alter”という単語は出てきますが、この文章は”sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions”
「睡眠は一般的に特別な体の姿勢によって作られている意識の変化した状態であると定義されている」という文章のため、体温とは関係がありません。
「体全体の健康を保つこと」
２段落目１行目に”Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently.” 「睡眠は動物の身体及び精神の健康と、彼らの体が効率よく機能するために必要不可欠である」
と記載があります。
「動物の体を綺麗にすること」
２段落目５行目に”sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates.”
「睡眠は一般的に目を閉じたり、身体活動を減少させたり、反応を遅くしたりなどの特別な体の姿勢によって作られている意識の変化した状態であると定義されています。」とあるため、記載があります。
「脳神経をリセットすること」
２段落目４行目に”Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset”
「睡眠は脳神経をリセットするチャンスも与える」とあり、文章中に記載があります。
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02
問題文は
「【睡眠の重要性】の見出しで、あなたのプレゼンの概略には誤りがあります。次のうちどれを取り除くべきでしょうか。」
睡眠の重要性について述べている段落を見つけます。該当箇所は以下の通りです。
Sleep is essential for animals’ physical and mental health，and for their bodies to function efficiently. For animals with brains and central nervous systems，sleep is generally defined as an altered state of consciousness characterized by specific body positions，closed eyes，a general decrease in physical activity，and slower response rates. Sleep also gives the brain neurons a chance to reset，and the body becomes energized.
（睡眠は動物の心身の健康と体を効率的に機能させるために不可欠てす。脳や中垂神経を持つ動物にとって、睡眠は、一般的に、特定の身体の位置、閉じた目、身体活動の減少、そしてゆっくりとした反応を特徴とした意識の状態だと定義されます。また睡眠は脳の回路を休ませる機会を与え、身体が元気になるんです）
この内容に該当しないものを選びます。
正解 「体温を変えること」 体温に関する記載はありません。
「全体的な健康を維持すること」
「動物の身体をリフレッシュさせること」
「脳の回路を休ませること」
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