Smily Books Blog 2023年7月更新中

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)