こんにちは。英検指導歴30年の英語講師Koyukiです。
英検準2級プラスの二次試験（面接）は、 「何を聞かれるのか分からない」「準2級より急に難しく感じる」 と不安になる方がとても多い試験です。
しかし実は、出題構成はほぼ固定。 実際の面接絵カードと質問を分析すると、 対策すべきポイントははっきりしています。
この記事では、
実際の英検準2級プラス面接問題の構造分析
二次試験で必ず出る4つの出題パターン
本番そっくりの予想問題と解答例
を、初めて受験する方にも分かるように解説します。
英検準2級プラス 二次試験（面接）の全体構成
英検準2級プラスの二次試験は、約7分間の個人面接です。
実際の問題を分析すると、以下の 4ステップ構成 で出題されます。
- 短いパッセージ読解（内容理解）
- 絵カードを使ったストーリー説明
- Yes / No 意見問題①（社会テーマ）
- Yes / No 意見問題②（比較・コミュニケーション）
👉 この順番は毎回ほぼ変わりません。
① パッセージ読解問題｜英検準2級プラスの特徴
出題内容の傾向
- 日本や社会に関する身近な話題
- 教育・環境・生活習慣など
- 語彙は中学〜高校初級レベル
意見を求められることはなく、 文章中の内容をそのまま答える問題です。
よくある質問形式
According to the passage, how can / why do … ?
解答のコツ
- 自分の言葉に言い換えなくてOK
- 文章中の表現を使って答える
② 絵カード問題｜二次試験で最重要ポイント
英検準2級プラスの面接で、最も差がつくのがこの 絵カード問題 です。
絵カードの特徴
- 3コマ構成
- 時系列がはっきりしている
- 最後は「困った・残念などの感情表現」
絶対に守るルール
- 想像で話さない
- 絵にあることだけを説明する
- 因果関係をシンプルに述べる
模範的な構成例
One day, … After that / After lunch, … The next day / The next summer, … He was happy / sad.
③ 意見問題①｜環境・社会テーマ
よく出るテーマ
- プラスチック製品
- 環境問題
- 交通・便利さ
質問形式
Do you think … will be more popular in the future?
高評価を取る答え方
- Yes / No をはっきり言う
- 理由は 1つで十分
解答例（Yes）
Yes, I do.
It is convenient for people to use.
解答例（No）
No, I don’t.
It can be bad for the environment.
④ 意見問題②｜比較・コミュニケーション系
出題されやすいテーマ
- インターネット vs 電話
- メッセージ vs 直接話す
- 動画配信 vs テレビ等
例）インターネット vs 電話
質問
It is common for people to communicate on the Internet.
Do you think communicating on the Internet is better than talking on the phone?
Yes → Why?
People can use it anytime.
It is usually cheaper.
No → Why not?
It is faster to speak directly.
It is easier to understand feelings.
ポイント
- 一般論でOK
- 自分の体験を無理に入れなくてよい
英検準2級プラス 二次試験（面接）予想問題
英検準2級プラスの二次試験（面接）は、出題パターンがほぼ固定されています。
以下は本試験分析に基づき、本番と同じ構成・難易度で作成した予想問題です。
各セットに以下すべてを含みます。
- パッセージ（短文読解）
- 絵カード（3コマ漫画）
- 内容質問
- 意見問題①
- 意見問題②
予想問題①【環境・リサイクル】
＜Passage＞
Recycling at School
These days, many schools are trying to reduce waste.
Some schools ask students to separate garbage such as paper and plastic.
By doing this, students can learn how to protect the environment.
No.1 Question
According to the passage, how can students protect the environment?
▶ Answer例
— By separating garbage such as paper and plastic.
＜Picture Card（3コマ）＞
Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Tom was at school with his teacher.
No.2 Question
Please look at the picture and describe the situation.
▶ Answer例
One day, Tom was at school with his teacher.
The teacher explained how to separate garbage in the classroom.
After school, Tom separated paper and plastic carefully.
Later, some students threw garbage together.
Tom was sad because the garbage boxes became dirty.
No.3 Opinion Question
Do you think recycling is important for students?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Students can learn how to protect the environment.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
It can be difficult for young students.
✅ No.4 Opinion Question（比較）
It is common for students to learn about recycling at school.
Do you think learning about recycling at school is better than learning about it at home?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Teachers can explain it clearly.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
Families can practice it together.
予想問題②【運動・健康】
＜Passage＞
Exercise After School
Many students spend a long time sitting and studying.
Because of this, some schools encourage students to exercise after school.
Exercise can help students stay healthy.
No.1
According to the passage, why do schools encourage students to exercise?
▶ Answer例
— Because exercise can help students stay healthy.
＜Picture Card（3コマ）＞
Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, a boy was at school after classes.
No.2
▶ Answer例
One day, a boy was at school.
His teacher told the students that exercising after school is important for their health.
After school, the boy decided to exercise and started running in the schoolyard.
Later, some students sat down and played games on their smartphones instead of exercising.
In the end, the boy stopped exercising and looked tired because he exercised alone.
No.3
Do you think students should exercise every day?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
It is good for their health.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
Students are sometimes too busy.
✅ No.4 Opinion Question（比較）
Many students exercise after school.
Do you think exercising after school is better than exercising at home?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Students can exercise with friends.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
They can relax more at home.
予想問題③【テクノロジー・学習】
＜Passage＞
Using Tablets in Class
Some schools use tablets in class.
Students can watch videos and study online.
This can make learning more interesting for students.
No.1
According to the passage, how do tablets help students?
▶ Answer例
— They make learning more interesting.
＜Picture Card（3コマ）＞
Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, a boy was studying in class.
No.2
▶ Answer例
One day, a boy was studying in class.
His teacher told the students to use tablets for studying.
After that, the boy watched an educational video on his tablet.
Later, some students started watching other videos and playing games.
In the end, the boy could not concentrate and looked confused.
No.3
Do you think using tablets is good for studying?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Students can study anytime.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
Students may use them too much.
✅ No.4 Opinion Question（比較）
Many students study using tablets.
Do you think studying with tablets is better than studying with books?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Students can find information quickly.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
Books are easier to focus on.
予想問題④【買い物・生活】
＜Passage＞
Shopping Online
Many people shop online these days.
They can buy things easily from home.
Online shopping is convenient for busy people.
No.1
According to the passage, why do people shop online?
▶ Answer例
— Because they can buy things easily from home.
＜Picture Card（3コマ）＞
準備中
No.2
▶ Answer例
準備中
No.3
Do you think online shopping is useful?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
It saves time.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
People cannot see the real products.
✅ No.4 Opinion Question（比較）
Many people shop online these days.
Do you think shopping online is better than shopping at stores?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
People can shop anytime.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
They can check products directly.
予想問題⑤【コミュニケーション】
＜Passage＞
Talking with Family
Many people use smartphones every day.
However, talking directly with family is still important.
It helps people understand each other better.
No.1
According to the passage, why is talking with family important?
▶ Answer例
— Because it helps people understand each other better.
＜Picture Card（3コマ）＞
Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Lisa was at home with her family.
準備中
No.2
▶ Answer例
準備中
No.3
Do you think talking with family is important?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
Families can understand each other better.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
People are sometimes busy.
✅ No.4 Opinion Question（比較・修正版）
It is common for people to exchange messages on the Internet.
Do you think sending messages on the Internet is better than talking directly with people?
Yes → Why?
Yes, I do.
People can use it anytime.
It is usually cheaper.
No → Why not?
No, I don’t.
It is faster to speak directly.
Messages can be difficult to understand.
英検準2級プラスの型【万能テンプレ】
英検準2級プラスの二次試験は、 「テーマが変わっても、型は同じ」 です。
ここでは、
- どんなテーマでも使える
- 先生が問題を量産できる
- 生徒がそのまま暗記・応用できる
実戦用テンプレをまとめました。
① パッセージ問題｜魔法のテンプレ
【テーマ差し替え用パッセージ型】
These days, many people/students use 【テーマ】.
Because of this, some schools/people are trying to 【行動】.
By doing this, they can 【良い結果】.
【質問テンプレ】
According to the passage, how can / why do people(students) 【動詞】?
【解答テンプレ】
— By 【行動】.
— Because 【理由】.
🔁 テーマ例
- smartphones / tablets
- recycling / exercise
- online shopping / bicycles
② 絵カード（3コマ）｜魔法のテンプレ
【ストーリー開始文】
One day, 【名前】 was 【場所】.
【3コマ構成テンプレ】
1️⃣ 1コマ目（きっかけ）
- 【人物】 says / thinks 【やりたいこと】
2️⃣ 2コマ目（行動）
- After that, 【行動】
3️⃣ 3コマ目（結果・感情）
- Finally, 【結果】
- 【感情】 (happy / sad / surprised)
【解答テンプレ（完成形）】
One day, 【名前】 was 【場所】.
【人物】 wanted to 【やりたいこと】.
After that, 【行動】.
Finally, 【結果】 and 【感情】.
③ 意見問題①｜社会・環境テーマ用テンプレ
【質問テンプレ】
Do you think 【テーマ】 is important / will be more popular in the future?
【Yes 解答テンプレ】
Yes, I do.
【理由①】.
【No 解答テンプレ】
No, I don’t.
【理由①】.
🔁 使える理由フレーズ
- It is convenient for people.
- It is good for the environment.
- It is good for people’s health.
- It can save time.
- It can be difficult for some people.
④ 意見問題②｜比較・コミュニケーション用テンプレ
【質問テンプレ】
Do you think 【A】 is better than 【B】?
【Yes 解答テンプレ】
Yes, I do.
People can 【メリット】.
【No 解答テンプレ】
No, I don’t.
It is easier to 【反対理由】.
🔁 比較テーマ例
- sending messages / talking on the phone
- watching videos online / watching TV
- shopping online / shopping at stores
⑤ 20秒準備時間の思考テンプレ（超重要）
パッセージ問題
- キーワードを意識して読む
- By / Because を探す
絵カード
- 人・場所・時間
- After that / Finally を決める
- 最後は感情
意見問題
- Yes or No を即決
- 理由は1つだけ
- このテンプレで 問題の傾向に慣れる
- 生徒は「英作文」ではなく「当てはめ」
- 面接が苦手な子ほど効果大
英検準2級プラス二次試験は、 才能ではなく、型の理解で決まる試験です。
このテンプレを使えば、 本番で“初めてのテーマ”が出ても慌てません。
このページではこれからも絵カードや予想問題を更新していくつもりです。
ブックマークして友達にも知らせてあげたり、試験前に活用してくださいね。
