問1 The author kept returning to the mountain because (　　).

① she felt an urge she couldn’t explain

② she planned to meet the elderly man

③ she thought she could practice magic

④ she wanted to find out about the bear

問2 Which of the following happened first on the author’s most recent trip?

① She arrived at a large open area.

② She climbed to the mountaintop.

③ She saw a bear running away.

④ She was assisted by an old man.

問3 What similarity between the author’s dog and the old man was talked about?

① They experienced workplace injuries.

② They recently lost close family friends.

③ They were acquaintances of the author.

④ They worked to help protect the public.

問4 Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase rang in the air as used in the text?

① brought happiness

② left an impression

③ made a loud noise

④ seemed offensive

問5 How did the author’s feelings change over the course of the last hiking experience?

① She was depressed and then became sadder.

② She was determined and then became comforted.

③ She was hopeful but then became homesick.

④ She was miserable but then became entertained.

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【正答】

問1 ①　問2 ④　問3 ④　問4 ②　問5 ②　

出典：センター2020本試験 - 大問5