問1　The word empathize in paragraph (2) is closest in meaning to (　　).

① copy a character’s behavior

② feel what others are feeling

③ question others’ thoughts

④ state your opinion strongly

問2　What did the experiment described in paragraph (3) show?

① Fiction readers can identify emotions well.

② Participants’ emotions change over time.

③ The mind can influence how we see.

④ There are limits to reading literature.

問3　According to paragraph (4), how is the brain affected by fictional characters?

① It attempts to produce different networks.

② It predicts what should happen in an experiment.

③ It reacts as if the reader were directly involved.

④ It recognizes the outcome of the conversation.

問4　According to paragraph (5), brain research has shown that reading (　　).

① allows us to create metaphors

② helps us to describe smells

③ makes our experiences enjoyable

④ stimulates areas linked to senses

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

① Impressive Interviews in Novels

② New Reasons for Reading Fiction

③ Problems with Brain Research

④ The Importance of Body Language

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 An experiment looking at the effects of reading

② How readers must work hard to comprehend fiction

③ How the brain treats fictional situations as real

④ Taking a fresh look at past brain research

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【正答】

問1 ②　問2 ①　問3 ③　問4 ④　問5 ②

問6 1② 2① 3③ 4④

出典：センター2016追試験 - 大問6