問1　Which of the following is closest to the meaning of desolate as used in paragraph(2)?

①　dirty

②　empty

③　harmful

④　severe

問2　According to paragraph(3), how were the English and Japanese poets alike?

①　They criticized the nature that surrounded them.

②　They intended to preserve the value of nature.

③　They showed appreciation for nature in their works.

④　They wanted to make natural areas more famous.

問3　According to paragraph(4), which of the following is true about the residence of Sherlock Holmes in London?

①　It was created because of his fame.

②　It was transferred to another location.

③　Its surroundings were altered by his fans.

④　Many of his stories were written there.

問4　According to paragraph(5), which of the following is true?

①　A great number of artists produced their popular works in their birthplaces.

②　Creative works are often displayed in the places where they were produced.

③　People can find links between where the artists lived and what they produced.

④　Visitors can enjoy meeting artists or writers in the places where they work.

問5　What is the main idea of this passage?

①　Appreciating creative works is as rewarding as going to a place.

②　Dismissing one’s impressions about places helps interpretation.

③　Reproducing the art that was created helps one understand the artist.

④　Visiting places connected with creative works provides benefits.

問6　次の表は，本文のパラグラフ(段落)の構成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 The value of learning about an artist’s background

② The value of projecting a vision of the past onto the present

③ The value of sharing an author’s view of a landscape

④ The value of stepping into a scene from a creative work

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【正答】

問1 ②　問2 ③　問3 ①　問4 ③　問5 ④

問6 1② 2③ 3④ 4①

出典：センター2018追試験 - 大問6