共通テスト（英語） 過去問
令和8年度（2026年度）本試験
問42 (英語リーディング（第8問） 問3（42）)
問題文
各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 working on an essay about sports and technology, following the steps below：
Step 1： Read a range of opinions gathered from the Internet about sports and technology.
Step 2： Take a position on sports and technology.
Step 3： Create an outline for your essay using additional sources.
▶［Step 1］Read a range of opinions
Akane（social worker）
There is a strong relationship between the number of Olympic medals a country has and its wealth. If the cost of doing a sport is high, then only those with money can participate in it. Sports should be for all of us, as it benefits our physical and mental health. I am concerned that the continuing development of high−tech, expensive equipment may discourage ordinary people from taking up certain sports.
Fiona（physical trainer）
“Performance” should be seen as the sum of the athlete’s own abilities plus the equipment available to them. All athletes want to use equipment that will maximize their performance. I understand this, but I can also think of some problematic cases. Suppose that two teams with the same ability are in a rowing race. The team with a newer boat model completes the race a fraction of a second faster. This might not be considered fair.
Jack（journalist）
Technology makes sports more thrilling for fans. We are fascinated by new achievements, so sports receive a high level of attention when records are broken. Sports fans, say of the Olympics, want to see their favorite skiers and skaters race faster. Our world is rapidly changing, and society expects to see those changes in sports as well. If records are never broken, then sports become dull for fans.
Michael（retired swimmer）
From elementary school, I practiced swimming seven days a week all year round. Swimming did not require expensive equipment and I used our community pool, which cost little. Through intense training over a period of years, I was able to win my state championship. To me, the spirit of sport is putting in the work to maximize your physical ability. New equipment giving advantages to one athlete over a harder−working one is an injustice.
Tamara（tennis coach）
I am old enough to remember the transition from wooden tennis rackets to so−called “oversized” graphite ones. Players now hit the ball harder； the new rackets also enable us to control the ball better. Is this a problem？ No one complains about the new rackets anymore. Sports equipment is continually changing. Innovation in sports technology has improved the quality of games.
▶［Step 2］Take a position
With the above opinions in mind, you have taken a position on sports and technology and written some notes below. Choose the best options to complete.
POSITION： We should accept advancements in sports equipment technology.
・（ 40 ）and（ 41 ） support this position the most.
・An idea shared by these two people is that （ 42 ）.
Options for （ 42 ）：
You are working on an essay about sports and technology, following the steps below：
Step 1： Read a range of opinions gathered from the Internet about sports and technology.
Step 2： Take a position on sports and technology.
Step 3： Create an outline for your essay using additional sources.
▶［Step 1］Read a range of opinions
Akane（social worker）
There is a strong relationship between the number of Olympic medals a country has and its wealth. If the cost of doing a sport is high, then only those with money can participate in it. Sports should be for all of us, as it benefits our physical and mental health. I am concerned that the continuing development of high−tech, expensive equipment may discourage ordinary people from taking up certain sports.
Fiona（physical trainer）
“Performance” should be seen as the sum of the athlete’s own abilities plus the equipment available to them. All athletes want to use equipment that will maximize their performance. I understand this, but I can also think of some problematic cases. Suppose that two teams with the same ability are in a rowing race. The team with a newer boat model completes the race a fraction of a second faster. This might not be considered fair.
Jack（journalist）
Technology makes sports more thrilling for fans. We are fascinated by new achievements, so sports receive a high level of attention when records are broken. Sports fans, say of the Olympics, want to see their favorite skiers and skaters race faster. Our world is rapidly changing, and society expects to see those changes in sports as well. If records are never broken, then sports become dull for fans.
Michael（retired swimmer）
From elementary school, I practiced swimming seven days a week all year round. Swimming did not require expensive equipment and I used our community pool, which cost little. Through intense training over a period of years, I was able to win my state championship. To me, the spirit of sport is putting in the work to maximize your physical ability. New equipment giving advantages to one athlete over a harder−working one is an injustice.
Tamara（tennis coach）
I am old enough to remember the transition from wooden tennis rackets to so−called “oversized” graphite ones. Players now hit the ball harder； the new rackets also enable us to control the ball better. Is this a problem？ No one complains about the new rackets anymore. Sports equipment is continually changing. Innovation in sports technology has improved the quality of games.
▶［Step 2］Take a position
With the above opinions in mind, you have taken a position on sports and technology and written some notes below. Choose the best options to complete.
POSITION： We should accept advancements in sports equipment technology.
・（ 40 ）and（ 41 ） support this position the most.
・An idea shared by these two people is that （ 42 ）.
Options for （ 42 ）：
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共通テスト（英語）試験 令和8年度（2026年度）本試験 問42（英語リーディング（第8問） 問3（42）） （訂正依頼・報告はこちら）
各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 working on an essay about sports and technology, following the steps below：
Step 1： Read a range of opinions gathered from the Internet about sports and technology.
Step 2： Take a position on sports and technology.
Step 3： Create an outline for your essay using additional sources.
▶［Step 1］Read a range of opinions
Akane（social worker）
There is a strong relationship between the number of Olympic medals a country has and its wealth. If the cost of doing a sport is high, then only those with money can participate in it. Sports should be for all of us, as it benefits our physical and mental health. I am concerned that the continuing development of high−tech, expensive equipment may discourage ordinary people from taking up certain sports.
Fiona（physical trainer）
“Performance” should be seen as the sum of the athlete’s own abilities plus the equipment available to them. All athletes want to use equipment that will maximize their performance. I understand this, but I can also think of some problematic cases. Suppose that two teams with the same ability are in a rowing race. The team with a newer boat model completes the race a fraction of a second faster. This might not be considered fair.
Jack（journalist）
Technology makes sports more thrilling for fans. We are fascinated by new achievements, so sports receive a high level of attention when records are broken. Sports fans, say of the Olympics, want to see their favorite skiers and skaters race faster. Our world is rapidly changing, and society expects to see those changes in sports as well. If records are never broken, then sports become dull for fans.
Michael（retired swimmer）
From elementary school, I practiced swimming seven days a week all year round. Swimming did not require expensive equipment and I used our community pool, which cost little. Through intense training over a period of years, I was able to win my state championship. To me, the spirit of sport is putting in the work to maximize your physical ability. New equipment giving advantages to one athlete over a harder−working one is an injustice.
Tamara（tennis coach）
I am old enough to remember the transition from wooden tennis rackets to so−called “oversized” graphite ones. Players now hit the ball harder； the new rackets also enable us to control the ball better. Is this a problem？ No one complains about the new rackets anymore. Sports equipment is continually changing. Innovation in sports technology has improved the quality of games.
▶［Step 2］Take a position
With the above opinions in mind, you have taken a position on sports and technology and written some notes below. Choose the best options to complete.
POSITION： We should accept advancements in sports equipment technology.
・（ 40 ）and（ 41 ） support this position the most.
・An idea shared by these two people is that （ 42 ）.
Options for （ 42 ）：
You are working on an essay about sports and technology, following the steps below：
Step 1： Read a range of opinions gathered from the Internet about sports and technology.
Step 2： Take a position on sports and technology.
Step 3： Create an outline for your essay using additional sources.
▶［Step 1］Read a range of opinions
Akane（social worker）
There is a strong relationship between the number of Olympic medals a country has and its wealth. If the cost of doing a sport is high, then only those with money can participate in it. Sports should be for all of us, as it benefits our physical and mental health. I am concerned that the continuing development of high−tech, expensive equipment may discourage ordinary people from taking up certain sports.
Fiona（physical trainer）
“Performance” should be seen as the sum of the athlete’s own abilities plus the equipment available to them. All athletes want to use equipment that will maximize their performance. I understand this, but I can also think of some problematic cases. Suppose that two teams with the same ability are in a rowing race. The team with a newer boat model completes the race a fraction of a second faster. This might not be considered fair.
Jack（journalist）
Technology makes sports more thrilling for fans. We are fascinated by new achievements, so sports receive a high level of attention when records are broken. Sports fans, say of the Olympics, want to see their favorite skiers and skaters race faster. Our world is rapidly changing, and society expects to see those changes in sports as well. If records are never broken, then sports become dull for fans.
Michael（retired swimmer）
From elementary school, I practiced swimming seven days a week all year round. Swimming did not require expensive equipment and I used our community pool, which cost little. Through intense training over a period of years, I was able to win my state championship. To me, the spirit of sport is putting in the work to maximize your physical ability. New equipment giving advantages to one athlete over a harder−working one is an injustice.
Tamara（tennis coach）
I am old enough to remember the transition from wooden tennis rackets to so−called “oversized” graphite ones. Players now hit the ball harder； the new rackets also enable us to control the ball better. Is this a problem？ No one complains about the new rackets anymore. Sports equipment is continually changing. Innovation in sports technology has improved the quality of games.
▶［Step 2］Take a position
With the above opinions in mind, you have taken a position on sports and technology and written some notes below. Choose the best options to complete.
POSITION： We should accept advancements in sports equipment technology.
・（ 40 ）and（ 41 ） support this position the most.
・An idea shared by these two people is that （ 42 ）.
Options for （ 42 ）：
- advancements in technology promote the evolution of sports
- athletes play a role in the enhancement of sports equipment
- technology contributes to the breaking of sporting records
- technology helps improve the experience of playing sports
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この過去問の解説 （1件）
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・An idea shared by these two people is that （ 42 ）.
設問（40）と（41）から、these two people = Jack and Tamara です。
share:①（他動詞または自動詞）共有する、分け合う ③（名詞）分け前、取り分、割り当て、役割 ④（名詞）株券、株
設問（40）と（41）の解説
適切な選択肢は advancements in technology promote the evolution of sports です。
この選択肢は Jack と Tamara の両者の主張に合うと言えます。
Jack は、テクノロジーの進歩に伴って記録が更新され、スポーツファンが喜ぶと主張しています。
Tamara は、テクノロジーの進歩に伴って試合の質が良くなると主張しています。
advancement:促進、発達、進歩
promote:①～を促進する ②～を進級させる ③～を昇進させる【promotion:①促進 ②進級 ③昇進】
evolution:進化
advancements in technology promote the evolution of sports
この選択肢は Jack と Tamara の両者の主張に合うと言えます。
Jack は、テクノロジーの進歩に伴って記録が更新され、スポーツファンが喜ぶと主張しています。
Tamara は、テクノロジーの進歩に伴って試合の質が良くなると主張しています。
athletes play a role in the enhancement of sports equipment
この選択肢は Jack と Tamara の主張に合致せず、不適切であると言えます。
athlete:アスリート、スポーツ選手
play a role in ～:～において役割を果たす
enhance:～を高める、増す
technology contributes to the breaking of sporting records
この選択肢は、Jack の主張には合いますが、
Tamara の主張では触れられていません。
そのため、この選択肢は不適切です。
(Jack)
Technology makes sports more thrilling for fans.
...when records are broken.
contribute to ～:ここでは「～に貢献する、寄与する」
broken: break の過去分詞形
technology helps improve the experience of playing sports
この選択肢は、Tamara の主張にはおおよそ合いますが、
Jack の主張では触れられていません。
そのため、この選択肢は不適切です。
(Tamara)
... the new rackets also enable us to control the ball better. Is this a problem？
... Innovation in sports technology has improved the quality of games.
experience:経験
help A ～:（～は動詞の原形）A が～するのを助ける
知っておきたい単語や表現は、share, advancement, promote, evolution, athlete, play a role in, enhance, contribute, broken (break の過去分詞形である事), experience, help の用法などです。
本設問は、前問に続く設問です。
前問を解答する際に読み取った事を思い出しながら、各選択肢を検証しましょう。
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