英検準1級 短文の空所補充【解答5】

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41. The ship’s (  cargo  ) was filled with valuable goods from distant lands.
a) cargo  b) caress    c) enclosure

Cargo: Cargo refers to goods or items that are transported by ship, aircraft, train, or truck.

42. Due to the (  scarcity  ) of water, the villagers had to ration their usage during the drought.
a) surplus  b) poll    c) scarcity

Scarcity: Scarcity is when there is not enough of something available, like food or water, for everyone who needs it.

43. The farmer built a sturdy (  enclosure  ) to keep the livestock safe from predators.
a) caress  b) enclosure  c) vegetation

Enclosure: An enclosure is an area that is surrounded by a barrier, like a fence or a wall, to keep something inside or to keep others out.

44. The supermarket had a (  surplus  ) of fresh produce after a bountiful harvest season.
a) surplus  b) sequel   c) pest

Surplus: Surplus is when there is more of something than is needed or wanted, like having extra food left over after a meal.

45. She leaned in to give her pet cat a gentle (  caress  ) , running her fingers through its fur.
a) poll    b) caress   c) caption

Caress: Caress refers to a gentle and loving touch or stroke, usually given with affection or tenderness. It can be a physical expression of love, comfort, or intimacy.

46. The dense (  vegetation  ) in the jungle provided cover for numerous wildlife species.
a) vegetation  b) cargo   c) sequel

Vegetation: Vegetation refers to plants in general, especially the plants that grow naturally in a particular area.

47. The photographer added a witty ( caption  ) to accompany the stunning landscape photograph.
a) caption    b) enclosure  c) pest

Caption: A caption is a brief explanation or description that accompanies a picture, illustration, or photograph.

48. Fans eagerly awaited the release of the highly anticipated ( sequel ) to their favorite movie.
a) poll     b) sequel    c) cargo

Sequel: A sequel is a story, movie, or event that comes after another one and continues its storyline or theme.

49. The farmer had to deal with a (  pest  ) infestation that threatened his crops.
a) vegetation  b) pest     c) scarcity

Pest: A pest is an animal or insect that is harmful or annoying, especially because it damages crops, spreads disease, or invades homes.

50. Environmentalists conducted a ( poll  ) to gauge public opinion on conservation efforts.
a) caress   b) poll      c) enclosure

Poll: Poll refers to a survey or questionnaire that is conducted to collect opinions or votes from a group of people on a particular topic or issue.

英検準1級 短文の空所補充【解答4】

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  1. The archaeologist unearthed a remarkably preserved ancient ( skull ) at the excavation site.
    a) skull       b) portrayal               c) asteroid

    Skull: The skull is the bony part of your head that protects your brain. It’s like a hard shell that keeps your brain safe.
  2. Farmers implemented an efficient (  irrigation  ) system to ensure their crops received enough water during dry seasons.
    a) enterprise         b) landfill                  c) irrigation

    Irrigation: Irrigation is like giving plants a drink of water. It’s when farmers use pipes or channels to bring water to their crops so they can grow.
  3. The artist’s (  portrayal  ) of the historical event captured the emotions of the time with vivid detail.
    a) arsenic b) portrayal   c) pottery

    Portrayal: Portrayal is when someone shows or describes something in a certain way, like in a picture, a story, or a movie. It’s how they choose to represent something to others.
  4. Scientists monitored the trajectory of the (  asteroid  ) as it passed by Earth’s orbit.
    a) landfill b) asteroid                c) persecution

    Asteroid: An asteroid is a big rock that floats around in space, kind of like a small planet.
  5. The ( enterprise ) grew from a small startup to a multinational corporation in just a few years.
    a) intuition                       b) pottery                  c) enterprise

    Enterprise: An enterprise is a big project or business venture that someone starts with a goal of making money or doing something important.
  6. The city faced criticism for its handling of (  landfill  ) waste disposal.
    a) irrigation          b) landfill       c) skull

    Landfill: A landfill is a big area where garbage and trash are buried under the ground.
  7. Elevated levels of (  arsenic  ) in the drinking water posed a health risk to the local community.
    a) asteroid                       b) arsenic       c) persecution

    Arsenic: Arsenic is a very poisonous chemical that can make people sick if they swallow it.
  8. The archaeologists uncovered ancient (  pottery  ) fragments that provided insights into the culture of the civilization.
    a) portrayal          b) pottery      c) intuition

    Pottery: Pottery is stuff like cups, plates, and vases that are made out of clay and then baked in an oven to make them hard.
  9. The religious minority faced (  persecution  ) for their beliefs, leading to their displacement from the region.
    a) skull      b) persecution          c) landfill

    Persecution: Persecution happens when people are treated badly or unfairly because of who they are or what they believe in.
  10. She followed her (  intuition  ) when making important decisions.
    a) irrigation          b) intuition   c) portrayal

    Intuition: Intuition is when you just know something or have a feeling about something without needing to think about it too much.

英検準1級 短文の空所補充【解答3】

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  1. The charity showed great (  mercy  ) by providing aid to those in need during the crisis.
    a) mercy               b) errand                   c) swarm

    Mercy: When you have mercy, it means you are being kind and forgiving to someone who has made a mistake or done something wrong.
  2. She went on a quick (  errand  ) to the grocery store to pick up some milk and bread.
    a) curator             b) errand                   c) collision

    Errand: An errand is a small task or job that you do for someone else, like going to the store to buy something for your mom.
  3. A (  swarm  ) of bees gathered around the hive, buzzing loudly in the warm summer air.
    a) swarm                         b) archive                  c) practitioner

    Swarm: A swarm is a big group of things, like bees or birds, all gathered closely together.
  4. Understanding the (  fundamentals  ) is essential for excelling in higher-level math.
    a) fundamentals   b) spike                      c) toll

    Fundamental: Something that is fundamental is very basic or important, like the first building blocks you need to understand before you can learn more complicated things.
  5. The museum (  curator  ) carefully preserved and documented each item in its collection.
    a) curator             b) collision                 c) archive

    Curator: A curator is a person who takes care of a collection of things, like a museum curator who looks after all the art pieces.
  6. The two cars narrowly avoided a (  collision  ) at the intersection by braking just in time.
    a) practitioner      b) collision                 c) mercy

    Collision: A collision happens when two things crash into each other, like when two cars bump into each other.
  7. The medical (  practitioner  ) had years of experience treating patients with various ailments.
    a) spike                 b) practitioner           c) toll

    Archive: An archive is a place where important documents or records are kept safe for a long time, like old letters, photos, or historical papers.
  8. The number of COVID-19 cases saw a sharp ( spike  ) in the last week.
    a) toll                    b) spike                     c) swarm

    Practitioner: A practitioner is someone who regularly does a certain activity or job, like a doctor who practices medicine or a musician who practices playing an instrument.
  9. The highway (  toll  ) had to be paid before entering the city.  
    a) collision         b) toll                       c) errand

    Spike: A spike is a sharp, pointed object or increase in something, like a spike on a graph going up suddenly.
  10. Historians sifted through the ancient (  archive  ) to uncover clues about the civilization’s past.
    a) archive             b) mercy                    c) fundamentals

Toll: A toll is a fee or payment you have to make in order to use something, like paying money to drive on a toll road.