TOEFL”ライフスタイル”テーマで練習するべき14テーマ

前回の学校に続いて、2番目に多くテーマアップされている「ライフスタイル」カテゴリーのテーマを取り上げます。実は、185トピックのうち「学校」と「ライフスタイル」関連のテーマで185トピックの4分の1を占めているので、学習効果が高い2テーマだといえそうです。それでは見ていきます。

1. 小さい街と都市どちらがよいか

9 Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

スローペースな場所と忙しない場所どちらがいいかという別テーマもありますが、だいたい内容は同じになるような気がします。

59 Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

2. 長生きになったことをどう考えるか
21 In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

3. あなたの街の良いところと悪いところ
24 A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

あなたの街のどんなところを変えるとより魅力的になるか？という別テーマもあります。
52 What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

4. 1か所で過ごしたいか、いろいろなところに住みたいか

31 Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

より具体的なバージョンとして、四季があるところに住みたいか、同じ気候のところに住みたいかというテーマもあります。

92 Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

5. 朝型か夜型か

45 Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

6. 人生経験と学び

63 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.

少し視点は違いますが、友達の意見を聞く方が学べるか、個人的な経験から学ぶかというテーマが出ています。

108 Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

7. ストレスを減らすために何をするか

96 People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.

より具体的なバージョンとして、アウトドア派かインドア派か、ひとりで過ごすか友達と過ごすかというテーマも出題されています。

146 Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

110 Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.

8. 新しい経験をしたいか、同じ習慣を保ちたいか

118 Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.

他の国に移住したとき、という条件付きのバージョンもありますが、上のテーマが書ければおそらく書けると思う
109 When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.

9. 遊びに行くとき計画するかしないか

115 Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer — planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

10. 服装は行動に影響するかどうか

119 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.

11. 伝統的な家と現代的なアパートどちらに住みたいか

144 Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

12. ゲームは人生について教えてくれるか

148 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

13. 健康を保つために何をするか

164 People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

14. ペットを家族のように扱うのはいいかどうか

182 Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.