問1　At the beginning of the story, Uncle John was (　　).

① cooking for The Big-Time Cook Off

② making a special meal for Mike

③ training Mike for the contest

④ trying to improve his recipes

問2　Uncle John’s father began working in the city because (　　).

① he was tired of living in the countryside

② it was easier to spend time with his family

③ the family needed more money for living

④ Uncle John’s mother had become sick

問3　Why were Uncle John’s parents and teachers worried about his future?

① He just wanted to rest at home.

② He lost interest in studying.

③ He stopped avoiding his father.

④ He was no longer good-humored.

問4　What helped to change Uncle John’s life the most?

① Eating an award-winning dinner with his friends

② Entering cooking contests such as The Big-Time Cook Off

③ Making a connection with his father through cooking

④ Spending time talking with Mike in the kitchen

問5　What does Uncle John find most rewarding?

① Developing unique four-course dinners for famous people

② Having meaningful relationships with people close to him

③ Making people happy through cooking on TV shows

④ Serving many people delicious meals in his restaurant

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【正答】

問1 ②　問2 ③　問3 ②　問4 ②　問5 ②

出典：センター2016本試験 - 大問5