「みんな」って、いったい何人？

Vocabulary Check

1. "...comment, share, and pile on" — here, "pile on" is closest to —

   1. join in enthusiastically, often against one target
   2. stay completely silent
   3. apologize for a mistake
   4. change the subject
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   正解：A．join in enthusiastically, often against one target

2. "...a reason to dismiss a popular opinion outright" — here, "dismiss" is closest to —

   1. carefully study
   2. reject without serious consideration
   3. strongly recommend
   4. politely question
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   正解：B．reject without serious consideration

3. As used in the passage, "outright" is closest to —

   1. gradually
   2. completely, without qualification
   3. secretly
   4. occasionally
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   正解：B．completely, without qualification

4. "A show of hands in one classroom" refers to —

   1. a formal written vote
   2. people raising their hands to indicate agreement
   3. a teacher calling on students
   4. a classroom discussion
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   正解：B．people raising their hands to indicate agreement

5. In this context, "a rough headcount" means —

   1. an approximate count of people
   2. a survey about hairstyles
   3. a list of names
   4. an opinion poll result
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   正解：A．an approximate count of people

6. "...simply scroll past" describes people who —

   1. leave an angry comment
   2. share the post with friends
   3. move on without reacting
   4. report the post
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   正解：C．move on without reacting

7. "The loudest hundred voices" — here, "loudest" describes people who are —

   1. speaking in a literal loud voice
   2. the most vocal and visible online
   3. the most knowledgeable
   4. the youngest users
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   正解：B．the most vocal and visible online

Comprehension

1. What is the passage's main point about claims that "everyone" thinks a certain way online?

   1. Such claims are usually deliberate lies.
   2. Such claims often reflect who reacted most, not an actual count.
   3. Such claims are always accurate if they get enough likes.
   4. Such claims are impossible to check.
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   正解：B．Such claims often reflect who reacted most, not an actual count.

   第2段落が明示する通り、"everyone"という発言は実数のカウントからではなく、反応した人の偏りから生まれる、というのが本文の中心的な主張。

2. According to the passage, why can "the loudest hundred voices" look like a majority?

   1. Because disagreeing users are usually banned.
   2. Because people who disagree or don't care tend to stay quiet and scroll past.
   3. Because the platform hides opposing opinions.
   4. Because a hundred is always more than half.
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   正解：B．Because people who disagree or don't care tend to stay quiet and scroll past.

   気にしない人や反対の人は黙ってスクロールするだけなので、発言・反応した人だけを見ると意見が偏って見える、という第2段落の説明。

3. According to the passage, why can a product's star rating be misleading?

   1. Because online reviews are usually fake.
   2. Because satisfied customers rarely write reviews, while a small number of angry customers are much more likely to, skewing the visible opinions.
   3. Because star ratings are calculated incorrectly by most websites.
   4. Because five-star reviews count for more than one-star reviews.
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   正解：B．Because satisfied customers rarely write reviews, while a small number of angry customers are much more likely to, skewing the visible opinions.

   追加した段落の要点。満足した客はレビューを書かないことが多く、少数の激怒した客が書く確率が高いため、見えている意見に偏りが生まれる、という説明。

4. Which of the following would the writer NOT agree with?

   1. A number can be checked; a feeling usually cannot.
   2. Popular opinions should be dismissed just because they are popular.
   3. Strong feelings are worth taking seriously.
   4. Asking "how many, exactly?" is a useful habit.
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   正解：B．Popular opinions should be dismissed just because they are popular.

   第3段落で"Strong feelings are still real feelings, and worth taking seriously"と明言しており、人気意見を軽視せよとは主張していない。

5. What practical technique does the writer recommend in the final paragraph?

   1. Ignoring any claim about "everyone."
   2. Asking for an actual number, such as through a show of hands or survey.
   3. Only trusting claims made by teachers.
   4. Waiting a week before forming an opinion.
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   正解：B．Asking for an actual number, such as through a show of hands or survey.

   最終段落で提案されている具体的な行動：挙手・アンケート・概算の人数把握など、実際の数字に変換する方法。

Summary Writing

Summarize the passage in 60–70 words.

Your Turn

A friend tells you, "Everyone in our class thinks the new school rule is unfair." Before agreeing or disagreeing, what would you want to know first, and why? Write your opinion in English, using 120–150 words.

賛成・反対ではなく「何を確かめたいか」を問う設問。最初の1文で知りたいことを明示し、理由を1〜2つ添える。

使える型

• Before I could agree, I would want to know...
• This matters because...
• For example, ...
• Overall, I think...