通訳案内士２次試験 2014年度過去問シリーズ
インターネットより収集した情報をベースに2014年の過去問題のサンプル回答を用意しました
- Kofun
- Natural disasters of Japan
- Japanese wind chimes
今回はSET2の3つめ”Japanese wind chimes”です
音声とスクリプトは続きを読むから記事本文へどうぞ
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Well, Kofuns are ancient tombs for rulers in Japan during the 3rd to 7th century. Since the government was located in the Kinki area in this period, many huge Kofuns can be found in Osaka and in Nara prefecture. They come in various shapes , but the most common one is zenpo-koen fun which is shaped like a key-hole. This type has square front and round back.
In some of them, you can see coffins of various types with several acCEssories such as mirrors, beads, swords and so on. Usually, Haniwas or clay figurines are placed at kofun area to protect the sacred place.
The biggest kofun in Japan is called the Daisen Kofun, which has been attributed to Emperor Nintoku. It has a key-hole shape with the length of 486 meters, a diameter of 259 meters and a width of 305 meters. It is as high as 33 to 35 meters. It was constructed in the 5th century and is situated in Sakai City, Osaka. This is very accessible and within walking distance from Mozu station of the JR Hanwa Line.
So, if you want to experience something similar to the pyramid of Egypt, in Japan, visiting Kofuns is highly recommended.
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名古屋大 物理工学科卒、米国の大学院にて原子核工学修士を取得（アメリカ留学）。２０代はGEやBCGといった一流外資企業で語学力を活かし外国人のエグゼクティブへ英語でのプレゼン経験も多数有。理系でありながら、実用英語技能検定１級、TOEIC980点、IELTS7.5点。著書： 一生食える「強み」のつくり方
今まで習得してきた「英語力(米国大学院)×財務スキル(GE)×戦略立案力(BCG)」のかけ算で、オンライン英会話学校バリューイングリッシュを設立。同校の学長を務める。多忙な留学・社会人生活の中でも、効率的に次々とスキルを習得する「学び方」のノウハウには定評がある。
