高校生のアルバイトに関する英語読解問題

問題1（内容理解）

以下の英文を読んで、問いに答えなさい。

英文（抜粋）: "Other countries take different paths. In the United States about thirty percent of 15-year-olds work, and society sees this as a first step toward independence. Germany offers paid apprenticeships in some high-school programs, although academically focused students usually work only during long vacations. South Korea, with its fierce exam culture, shows the lowest teen job rate in the OECD."

問い: この英文によると、15歳の約30%が働いている国はどこですか。

選択肢:

1. ドイツ（Germany）
2. アメリカ（United States）
3. 韓国（South Korea）
4. 日本（Japan）

問題2（空所補充）

以下の英文の空欄に入る最も適切な語句を選びなさい。

英文: "People who support part-time work say that real-world experience helps teenagers grow. In a shop or restaurant, students must greet customers, follow instructions, and arrive on time. These simple tasks teach polite language, responsibility, and basic planning skills. A 2023 poll showed that more than one-third of working students chose their jobs mainly ( ) social experience."

選択肢:

1. for gaining
2. to gain
3. by gaining
4. with gaining

問題3（内容理解）

以下の英文を読んで、問いに答えなさい。

英文: "Opponents worry about study time and health. Most Japanese high-school students face long homework hours and difficult entrance exams. If they work late, they may feel tired in class or lose evening study time."

問い: アルバイトに反対する人たちが心配していることは何ですか。

選択肢:

1. 生徒の社会経験不足
2. 勉強時間と健康への影響
3. 家計への経済的負担
4. 職場での人間関係

問題4（空所補充）

以下の英文の空欄に入る最も適切な語句を選びなさい。

英文: "Work can give useful skills beyond time management. Serving customers teaches clear speech and calm problem solving. Handling cash improves number sense. Finishing a hard task and hearing 'thank you' ( ) self-esteem."

選択肢:

1. can build
2. can built
3. can building
4. can builds