新TOEICテスト「勝ち組」のスピード攻略 松野 守峰(ダイヤモンド社)
1.Part6を制するストラテジー
(1)逆接の接続詞
①Although S+V「〜だけれども」
Although we are early,I'd like to begin.
②In contrast「これとは対照的に」
In contrast,the downtown branch is in good shape.
③Instead「その代わりに」
Instead,I'd like to discuss the budget.
④On the contrary「それとは逆に」
On the contrary,we supported the reforms.(それとは逆に、私たちはその改革案を支持した)
⑤While S+V「〜の一方で」
While the job is demanding,the wages are good.(仕事はきつい一方で、賃金はいい)
⑥However,S+V「だが〜」
However,he could not handle the questions.(だが、彼はその質問をさばけなかった)
⑦Nevertheless「にもかかわらず」
Nevertheless,she has weathered the storms.(それにもかかわらず、彼女は難局を切り抜けてきた)
(2)形式目的語のit
①The weather makes [it] necessary to postpone the event.
②Your expression makes [it] clear (that) you are angry.
→make it 〜to do,make it 〜that S+Vが多い
(3)定型構文
It is not until after the meeting that I remembered the appointment.
(4)givenの特殊用法
given〜=considering〜(〜を考慮に入れると)
We should cancel the meeting,given the circumstances.
(5)その他
①Call me prior to your arrival.(到着前に〜)
②It's a nice day,despite the wind.(風はあるにもかかわらず)
③The game was canceled due to the rain.(雨によって)
④Regardless of the cost,I want it.(お金がどんなにかかっても)
⑤It's better to be polite than rude,as a rule.(原則として)
⑥Buy some jam in addition to bread.(パンに追加して)
⑦In fact,it's the best one available.(実は)