問1　Which of these statements is true according to paragraph(2)?

① Opera develops by adapting to new conditions.

② Opera fans thank celebrities for performing.

③ Opera singers avoid singing on TV and in films.

④ Opera singers’ life stories are dramatic.

問2　In paragraph (3), what is another way of asking the question “But what about opera singers?

① How do opera singers prepare?

② How should we use opera singers?

③ What are opera singers worth?

④ What sums do opera singers pay?

問3　According to paragraphs (3) and (4), which statement is true?

① Opera singers are financially unstable.

② Opera singers ask only the wealthy to attend.

③ Opera singers get paid before the show.

④ Opera singers perform better if they are poor.

問4　Which statement best expresses the author’s opinion in paragraph (5)?

① Audiences know best how opera should be performed.

② Microphones should be used to make opera more enjoyable.

③ Opera singers’ voices should be valued more than their looks.

④ Popular culture has had a positive influence on opera.

問5　What would be the best title for this passage?

① How to Make Money in Opera

② Opera as a Part of Popular Culture

③ The Difficulties Facing Opera

④ The Historical Context of Opera

問6　次の表は，本文の段落と内容をまとめたものである。1～4に入れるのに最も適当なものを，下の①～④のうちから一つずつ選び，表を完成させよ。ただし，同じものを繰り返し選んではいけない。

① Effect of world finance on opera

② Impact of popular culture on opera

③ Opera from the past to the present

④ Problems in money management

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【正答】

問1 ①　問2 ③　問3 ①　問4 ③　問5 ③

問6 1③ 2① 3④ 4②

出典：センター2016本試験 - 大問6