2024年度 第2回 英検 1級 ライティング（英作文）
投稿日：2025/1/10
1級 ライティング（英作文）を見て行きましょう。
Are free trade agreements with other countries the best way to promote economic growth?
模範解答は下記でした。
As the world becomes more interconnected, it is clear that free trade agreements between countries are essential to the promotion of economic growth. There are myriad reasons, but some of the most important include market size, the cost of goods, and international exchange of ideas.
First, free trade agreements allow companies access to a larger market. By making it easier for businesses to operate internationally, these agreements can give companies access to more resources and a larger customer base. This, in turn, can create more jobs and bolster economic growth.
Second, free trade agreements can increase local consumption. When businesses can source materials more cheaply, they can offer their products and services at a lower cost to consumers. Supplying products at more affordable prices has the benefit of encouraging consumers to buy more. This kind of increase in consumption is a hallmark of a burgeoning economy.
Finally, free trade agreements increase businesses’ exposure to novel concepts. In particular, introducing management styles and other business practices used in developed countries can be a boon to developing countries. By implementing cutting-edge business theory, businesses there will become more profitable, and the economy will flourish.
In conclusion, I believe that the many advantages of free trade agreements make them a powerful tool for promoting economic growth. Whether by enabling greater access to markets, promoting local consumption, or sharing knowledge, free trade agreements can provide significant benefits for countries that participate in them.
1級は、問題文をそのままコピーするという模範解答は出てきません。
でも、言いたいことは下記です。第一段落の2文目です。
free trade agreements between countries are essential to the promotion of economic growth
そして同じ段落で、3つの理由をこれから論じますよと示しています。
market size, the cost of goods, and international exchange of ideas.
段落それぞれこのように説明されています。
First, free trade agreements allow companies access to a larger market.（上記market sizeに対応）
Second, free trade agreements can increase local consumption.（上記the cost of goodsに対応）
Finally, free trade agreements increase businesses’ exposure to novel concepts.（上記 international exchange of ideasに対応）
模範解答では理由はそれぞれ3-4文になっていますが、短い場合は5文程度書かないと単語数が200-240語に届かないかも知れないので要注意です。
そして最後に結論が来ます。
In conclusion, I believe that the many advantages of free trade agreements make them a powerful tool for promoting economic growth.
また、第一段落で挙げた3つの理由を言い換えて書いております。
Whether by enabling greater access to markets, promoting local consumption, or sharing knowledge,
型は一緒です。
この型に忠実に書くべきです。
採点者は何十枚と採点しているはずです。
よって、出来る限り論筋がわかる、安心して読める作文を書くよう心掛けてください。
それと模範解答例は盛っていると思ってください。
novel conceptsなんてパッと出て来ないですからね。
誰が見ても文句のつけどころのない解答例を載せています。
だから、模範解答例を見てこんなの書けないと思う必要ありません。あんな答案ほぼないと筆者は思っています。
