問1　According to paragraph (1), what do psychologists say about friendships?

① They are frequently compared to one’s possessions.

② They are impossible to fix when they become unstable.

③ They can lead us to have conflicts with our acquaintances.

④ They help us know about ourselves but can have problems.

問2　Which of the following is closest to the meaning of swallow our pride in paragraph(2)?

① Give our thanks to someone

② Hold back our feelings

③ Realize that problems happen

④ Stop seeing someone

問3　According to paragraph(5), research found it is important to (　　).

① hesitate to express one’s true feelings

② ignore misunderstandings and disputes

③ put up with problems whenever one can

④ solve problems while they are small

問4　According to paragraph(6), what is difficult about maintaining friendships?

① Finding new and interesting friends

② Knowing when to change relationships

③ Seeing if friends have problems

④ Staying close during bad times

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

① Advice for Friendships That Will Last

② Defending Yourself and Your Friends

③ Strength as the Key to Friendships

④ The Changing Nature of Friendships

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 A report about the results of a study on long-term friendships

② The importance of looking at a situation from our friend’s perspective

③ The significance of understanding that friendships undergo transformations

④ The value of staying in contact and interacting with your friends

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【正答】

問1 ④　問2 ②　問3 ④　問4 ④　問5 ①

問6 1④ 2② 3③ 4①

出典：センター2017本試験 - 大問6