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TOEIC 対策ｻﾝﾌﾟﾙ問題/ﾘｰﾃﾞｨﾝｸﾞｾｸｼｮﾝ Part7長文読解⑩

＜ Anne Banders' Advice -- Too Much TV? ＞

[A]
Dear Anne,

My husband and I are happily married. But there is one thing that we fight about all the time, and it's becoming a serious problem.

My husband "Mark" loves to watch television, and I don't. As a child, I was not allowed to watch much television. And as a result, I watch very little television now. But every night, Mark lays down on the sofa and turns on the TV. I would prefer that we listened to music or read books together, instead.

Mark complains that I only think about myself and says that I don't want to share time with him. This isn't true. I enjoy spending time with my husband, but I don't want to sit in front of the television all night. He just becomes lost in these very boring TV shows - and I don't want to join him. What should I do?
-- Fed Up in Philadelphia

[B]
Dear Fed Up,

It sounds like you may be a bit stuck up. But too much television viewing shouldn't be encouraged, either. Mark wants you to enjoy watching television with him because it makes him feel closer to you. You don't have to, of course. But it may help, to make an effort.

There are lots of excellent TV shows on, now-a-days. Try finding one that you can enjoy with Mark - or at least stand. Watch the show together and then discuss it afterward. He'll think that you're sharing one of his interests and may talk to you more often. You might even discover a program that you both really like. Marriage is about working together, and this is your chance to demonstrate that you can.

　Q1. What is "Fed Up's" complaint?

A. She wasn't allowed to watch much television as a child.

B. Her husband doesn't leave her much room on the sofa.

C. She thinks that "Mark" watches far too much television.

D. There's only one thing she and her husband fight about.

正解　　 C

Q2. What would "Fed Up" rather do?

A. Lay on the sofa and watch TV

B. Enjoy reading or music

C. Get her husband lost

D. Find a better TV show

正解　　 B

　Q3. What does Anne Banders suggest that "Fed Up" do?

A. Discover another husband

B. Complain more often to "Mark"

C. Stand in front of the television

D. Find a show they can both enjoy

正解　　 D

Q4. How does Anne Banders describe marriage?

A. Thinking only of yourself

B. An excellent TV show

C. Being stuck up

D. Working as a team

正解　　 D

TOEIC 対策ｻﾝﾌﾟﾙ問題/ﾘｰﾃﾞｨﾝｸﾞｾｸｼｮﾝ Part7長文読解⑨

＜ Anne Banders' Advice -- Tiring Children ＞

[A]
Dear Anne,

At the age of 40, I'm finally going to graduate university with a long-awaited Ph.D. in business. To celebrate, I'm going to throw a party for myself, and have asked my family to attend. I would like my two sisters and several friends to come along.

My husband and I have never been able to have children. As a result, we've formed close relationships with other couples who - whether by choice or circumstance - are like us. My sisters, however, all have young children aged 10 or less. They insist that their children be invited to my party, too.

Anne, I won't be able to stand it. I love my sisters' children. But I know that, at some point, they will get tired, bored, and begin to cry. Then their parents will have to take them home. I would like to have a grown-up party, with music and mixed drinks, late into the night. I don't want to have to worry about the children, and whether they're being entertained. Is that asking too much?
-- Graduating in Galveston

[B]
Dear Graduating,

No, not at all. Adults are entitled to have parties without children around. Good, responsible parents know that children do not belong at parties where mixed drinks are served, and celebrations continue late into the evening. Tell your sisters that the party is adult-only but that you would still love them to come. If they refuse to attend, then so be it.

　Q1. What is "Graduating" concerned about?

A. Her and her husband's younger children

B. Making all the guests stand, at her party

C. Graduating university with a 4.0 average

D. Children taking the fun out of her party

正解　　 D

Q2. Why is Graduating having a party for herself?

A. She's getting a degree that she's long wanted.

B. She's finally having her fortieth birthday.

C. To celebrate her close relationships with others.

D. So that her two sisters can bring their children.

正解　　 A

　Q3. What is Anne's advice to "Graduating"?

A. Tell her sisters to serve mixed drinks

B. Tell her sisters the party isn't for children

C. Tell her sisters that they're good parents

D. Tell her sisters the children are invited

正解　　 B

Q4. What does Anne say "Graduating" should do if her sisters insist on bringing children?

A. Have her party late into the night.

B. Children don't belong at adult parties.

C. Be a responsible parent.

D. Have her party without them.

正解　　 D

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