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I. 次の文章を読み、以下の問いに答えなさい。(*のついた語句については下の注を参照のこと。)
Entomophobia, sometimes known as insectophobia, is the fear of insects. The fear is relatively common in
the US, particularly in (A) areas where coming into contact with bugs is relatively infrequent because of
the lack of interaction with nature.
Although they are not technically insects, the fear of spiders is one of the most prevalent form of
entomophobia. Other commonly feared bugs include bees, ants, cockroaches, flies, and butterflies and moths.
Many people fear "bugs" (B) general, reacting in (2) panic to any insect or related creature that crosses
No. 2
their path.
Some people worry that they will ( C ) an insect. Specific worries run the gamut*2 from the fear of pain
to the fear of illness. Legitimate* allergic reactions, particularly to bee stings and fire ant*4 bites, do exist,
as do legitimately venomous*5 insects, but ( D ), the fear of being bitten by common insects such as house
flies, cockroaches, and the like is not realistically justified. The (3) vast majority of insect bites or stings cause
little more than an annoyance, and most fears of being bitten are out of proportion to the risks.
The fear of insects is relatively common but does not need to take over your life. The fear responds well
to a variety of short-term behavioral treatment methods. (E) a bit of hard work, you can beat even the
most stubborn" entomophobia.
(Adapted from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fear-of-insects-2671770)
注
1. prevalent: 広く認められる
2. run the gamut : (~の) すべての範囲にわたる
3. legitimate: *
4. fire ant: 刺針をもったアリ、 ハリアリ
5. venomous
6. out of proportion: (~と) つり合わない
7. stubborn: 治りにくい
No 1 空欄(A)に入る最も適切な語を選びなさい。
1. broad
2. famous
3. rural
下線部 (1) they が指すものを選びなさい。
1. bugs
2 people
3. spiders
空欄(B)に入る最も適切な語を選びなさい。
1. at
2, in
3. of
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4. urban
4. worms
4. on
