英検準1級 面接が怖くなくなる｜What構文で論理力を武器にする完全ガイド

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  1. 前書き（Introduction）
  2. ① 即答できる【What構文・汎用テンプレ10本】
  3. ② Yes / No 質問を【What構文】で展開する技術
    1. 例：
  4. ③ 準1級向け｜語彙を一段引き上げる言い換え
    1. 言い換え例
  5. ④ 鋭い追撃質問への対応パターン集
    1. Why系
    2. How系
    3. 反論対応
  6. ⑤ 完全想定｜英検準1級 模擬面接（通し）
    1. Question
    2. Answer
    3. Question（追撃）
    4. Answer
    5. Question（社会問題）
    6. Answer
    7. Question（反論）
    8. Answer
  7. ⑥ 試験官目線の評価ポイント
  8. 音読・実戦トレーニング法（5分）
  9. ① 情報をたずねる What（基本の疑問文）
  10. ② 説明・定義を求める What
  11. ③ What節（名詞節）を使った文
  12. ④ What を使った感嘆文（強調）
  13. ⑤ 会話でよく使う What の定型表現
  14. 🔰 英検【準2級】レベル（基本〜標準）
  15. 🔰 英検【2級】レベル（思考・意見・理由）
  16. 🔰 英検【準1級】レベル（抽象・論理・社会性）
    1. Q1. What do you usually do on weekends?
    2. Q2. What subject do you like the most?
    3. Q3. What is important for students?
    4. Q1. What do you think is important in learning English?
    5. Q2. What kind of job do you want in the future?
    6. Q3. What should people do to protect the environment?
    7. Q1. What do you think is the biggest problem in modern society?
    8. Q2. What role does technology play in our lives?
    9. Q3. What is important for a successful society?
  17. 🎯 面接で高評価を取る「黄金パターン」
    1. ✔ 3ステップ構成（全級共通）
  18. 🎧 音読・暗記のコツ（あなた向け）
    1. 例1
    2. 例2
    3. 例3（Noの場合）
    4. 🔁 言い換え実例
  19. 🎯 最終仕上げ・音読法（おすすめ）
  20. ① 英語学習（Language Learning）
    1. Q1. What do you think is the most effective way to learn English?
    2. Q2. What difficulties do Japanese learners often face when studying English?
    3. Q3. What role does motivation play in language learning?
  21. ② 人生観（Values & Life Philosophy）
    1. Q4. What do you value most in your life?
    2. Q5. What do you think leads to happiness?
    3. Q6. What experiences have influenced your way of thinking?
  22. ③ 社会問題（Social Issues）
    1. Q7. What do you think is one of the biggest challenges in modern society?
    2. Q8. What impact has technology had on our daily lives?
    3. Q9. What should people do to create a better future?
  23. ④ 総合・深掘り質問（準1級想定）
    1. Q10. What message would you like to share with younger generations?
  24. 🎯 使い方ガイド（合格者向け）
  25. 🎧 おすすめ音読ルーティン（5分）
  26. ① Why系追撃（理由を深掘り）
    1. Q1. Why do you think communication is so important?
    2. Q2. Why should people continue learning throughout their lives?
  27. ② How系追撃（方法・解決策）
    1. Q3. How can people improve communication skills?
    2. Q4. How should society deal with overdependence on technology?
  28. ③ 具体化追撃（抽象→具体）
    1. Q5. Can you give a concrete example?
    2. Q6. Can you explain that in more detail?
  29. ④ 反論・視点転換の追撃
    1. Q7. Some people disagree with that opinion. What do you think?
    2. Q8. Isn’t that idea too idealistic?
  30. ⑤ 詰まったときの「時間稼ぎ＋再構築」
  31. 🎯 準1級合格者の共通パターン
  32. 🎧 最終音読トレーニング（3分）
  33. 🟦 Opening
  34. 🟦 Question 1（意見提示）
  35. 🟦 Question 2（Why 追撃）
  36. 🟦 Question 3（社会問題）
  37. 🟦 Question 4（How 追撃）
  38. 🟦 Question 5（反論対応）
  39. 🟦 Question 6（具体例）
  40. 🟦 Question 7（抽象度UP）
  41. 🟦 Closing
  42. 🎯 本番での使い方（重要）
  43. 🎧 最終練習法（前日用）
  44. あとがき（Conclusion）
    1. 共有:

前書き（Introduction）

英検準1級の二次試験（面接）は、多くの受験者にとって最大の関門です。 単語や文法をどれだけ覚えていても、その場で考えを整理し、英語で論理的に伝える力がなければ高評価は得られません。

特に準1級では、

  • 抽象的な質問への対応
  • Why / How による追撃質問
  • 反対意見への冷静な受け答え

といった「思考力そのもの」が試されます。

本記事では、そうした準1級面接で差がつくポイントを、What構文という強力な型を軸に徹底的に整理しました。

テンプレートから実戦的な模擬面接までを一つに統合しているため、 このページを音読・暗記するだけで、準1級レベルの受け答えの型が自然に身につく構成になっています。

面接直前の総仕上げにも、長期的なスピーキング力強化にも、ぜひ活用してください。

① 即答できる【What構文・汎用テンプレ10本】

  1. What I think is important is ___.
  2. What I value most is ___.
  3. What we need now is ___.
  4. What concerns me most is ___.
  5. What makes this difficult is ___.
  6. What I learned from this experience is ___.
  7. What people should do is ___.
  8. What matters most is ___.
  9. What surprised me was ___.
  10. What I want to emphasize is ___.

👉 面接では「最初の1文」をこれらで始めるだけで、論理性が一段上に見えます。

② Yes / No 質問を【What構文】で展開する技術

例：

Q. Do you think technology is important?

❌ Yes, I do.（短すぎ）

⭕ What is important is how technology is used. What concerns me is overdependence on it.

👉 Yes / No で終わらせず、What節で理由と論点を提示するのが準1級の型です。

③ 準1級向け｜語彙を一段引き上げる言い換え

  • important → essential / crucial
  • problem → issue / challenge
  • good → beneficial / valuable
  • bad → harmful / negative
  • think → believe / consider
  • make → lead to / contribute to

言い換え例

Basic: What is important is communication.

Upgraded: What is essential is effective communication.

④ 鋭い追撃質問への対応パターン集

Why系

What makes communication essential is its role in building trust. Without trust, cooperation becomes difficult.

How系

What society needs is a balanced approach to technology. Encouraging face-to-face interaction is effective.

反論対応

What I understand is that technology is convenient. However, what I believe is that it cannot replace human connection.

⑤ 完全想定｜英検準1級 模擬面接（通し）

Question

What do you think is the most important ability people need in modern society?

Answer

I believe what is most important is the ability to communicate effectively. People interact with individuals from different backgrounds. This ability helps build trust and avoid misunderstandings.

Question（追撃）

Why is that ability so important?

Answer

What makes communication essential is its role in creating mutual understanding. Without it, cooperation becomes difficult.

Question（社会問題）

What social issue concerns you the most?

Answer

What concerns me most is the weakening of face-to-face relationships. Many people rely too much on digital communication.

Question（反論）

Some people say technology improves communication. What do you think?

Answer

What I understand is that technology makes communication faster. However, what I believe is that face-to-face interaction remains irreplaceable.

⑥ 試験官目線の評価ポイント

  • What節を主語にして意見を提示できているか
  • 抽象 → 理由 → まとめの流れがあるか
  • 語彙が社会問題レベルに達しているか

これらが揃えば、準1級合格ラインは確実です。

音読・実戦トレーニング法（5分）

  1. 質問を読む
  2. What構文で1文即答
  3. 理由文を1つ追加
  4. まとめ文で締める

この型を繰り返すことで、本番でも自然に口から出るようになります。

① 情報をたずねる What（基本の疑問文）

  1. What is your name?
    　あなたの名前は何ですか。
  2. What do you want to eat?
    　何を食べたいですか。
  3. What time does the meeting start?
    　会議は何時に始まりますか。
  4. What happened yesterday?
    　昨日何が起きましたか。
  5. What are you looking for?
    　何を探していますか。

② 説明・定義を求める What

  1. What does this word mean?
    　この単語はどういう意味ですか。
  2. What is the difference between A and B?
    　AとBの違いは何ですか。
  3. What kind of person is he?
    　彼はどんな人ですか。
  4. What is your idea about this plan?
    　この計画についてあなたの考えは何ですか。
  5. What is important in learning English?
    　英語学習で大切なことは何ですか。

③ What節（名詞節）を使った文

※「What＋主語＋動詞」で 1つの名詞 の役割

  1. I know what you mean.
    　あなたの言いたいことはわかります。
  2. This is what I wanted.
    　これが私の欲しかったものです。
  3. Tell me what you decided.
    　あなたが決めたことを教えてください。
  4. She forgot what she was going to say.
    　彼女は何を言おうとしていたか忘れました。
  5. I don’t understand what he is saying.
    　彼が何を言っているのかわかりません。

④ What を使った感嘆文（強調）

  1. What a beautiful view!
    　なんて美しい景色なんだ！
  2. What an interesting story!
    　なんて面白い話なんだ！
  3. What a surprise!
    　なんて驚きだ！
  4. What a kind person she is!
    　彼女はなんて親切な人なんだ！
  5. What a day!
    　なんて一日だ！

⑤ 会話でよく使う What の定型表現

  1. What do you think?
    　どう思いますか。
  2. What if we try again?
    　もう一度やってみたらどう？
  3. What’s wrong?
    　どうしたの？
  4. What do you mean?
    　どういう意味ですか。
  5. What’s going on?
    　何が起きているの？

🔰 英検【準2級】レベル（基本〜標準）

  1. What do you usually do after school?
    　放課後は普段何をしますか。
  2. What kind of music do you like?
    　どんな音楽が好きですか。
  3. What is the most important thing in your life?
    　あなたの人生で一番大切なものは何ですか。
  4. I don’t know what he is talking about.
    　彼が何について話しているのかわかりません。
  5. This is what I learned from my experience.
    　これが私が経験から学んだことです。

📌 ポイント

論理展開・評論文・英作文で高評価

抽象名詞 × What節主語が準1級の王道

🔰 英検【2級】レベル（思考・意見・理由）

  1. What do you think is the biggest problem in society today?
    　あなたは、現代社会で最大の問題は何だと思いますか。
  2. What we need now is better communication.
    　今私たちに必要なのは、より良いコミュニケーションです。
  3. I was surprised by what she said at the meeting.
    　会議で彼女が言ったことに驚きました。
  4. What matters most is how we use our time.
    　最も重要なのは、時間をどう使うかです。
  5. This experience taught me what responsibility really means.
    　この経験は、責任が本当に何を意味するのかを教えてくれました。

📌 ポイント

  • What + 動詞 = 主語 の形がよく出る
  • 抽象語（problem / responsibility / matter）が増える

🔰 英検【準1級】レベル（抽象・論理・社会性）

  1. What distinguishes successful people from others is their ability to adapt.
    　成功する人々を他と分けるのは、適応する能力です。
  2. We must consider what impact technology has on human relationships.
    　テクノロジーが人間関係に与える影響を考えなければなりません。
  3. What is often overlooked is the importance of emotional intelligence.
    　しばしば見落とされがちなのは、感情知能の重要性です。
  4. This study reveals what people truly value in their lives.
    　この研究は、人々が人生で本当に大切にしているものを明らかにしています。
  5. What concerns me most is the growing gap between generations.
    　私が最も懸念しているのは、世代間の格差の拡大です。

🗣 英検【準2級】面接

（短く・具体的・自分のこと）

Q1. What do you usually do on weekends?

A.

I usually spend time with my family.
We often go shopping or watch movies together.
It makes me relaxed.

（普段は家族と過ごします。一緒に買い物をしたり映画を見たりします。リラックスできます。）

Q2. What subject do you like the most?

A.

I like English the most.
I enjoy learning new words and speaking with others.
It is fun and useful.

（英語が一番好きです。新しい単語を学んだり、人と話したりするのが楽しいです。）

Q3. What is important for students?

A.

I think studying every day is important.
It helps students improve little by little.
Also, it gives them confidence.

（毎日勉強することが大切だと思います。）

🗣 英検【2級】面接

（理由＋具体例）

Q1. What do you think is important in learning English?

A.

I think practicing every day is important.
If we practice a little every day, we can improve steadily.
For example, I listen to English every morning.

（毎日の練習が大切だと思います。）

Q2. What kind of job do you want in the future?

A.

I want a job where I can help other people.
Helping others makes me feel happy and useful.
That is why I want such a job.

Q3. What should people do to protect the environment?

A.

I think people should reduce waste.
For example, using reusable bags can help.
Small actions can make a big difference.

🗣 英検【準1級】面接

（抽象＋意見＋理由）

Q1. What do you think is the biggest problem in modern society?

A.

I think one of the biggest problems is the lack of communication.
People rely too much on smartphones and talk less face to face.
This can weaken human relationships.

Q2. What role does technology play in our lives?

A.

Technology plays an important role in making our lives more convenient.
However, we should be careful not to depend on it too much.
Balance is essential.

Q3. What is important for a successful society?

A.

I believe mutual understanding is essential.
When people respect different opinions, society becomes more stable.
This leads to long-term success.

🎯 面接で高評価を取る「黄金パターン」

✔ 3ステップ構成（全級共通）

  1. 結論（I think / I believe）
  2. 理由（Because / This is because）
  3. 具体例（For example）

🎧 音読・暗記のコツ（あなた向け）

  • 準2級：丸暗記でOK
  • 2級：理由部分だけ入れ替えて練習
  • 準1級：結論文＋理由文を自作できるようにする

① 即答できる【汎用テンプレ10本】（全級対応）

👉 どんな What 質問にも当てはめ可能。
👉 太字部分を入れ替えるだけ。

  1. I think what is important is ＿＿.
    　大切なのは〜だと思います。
  2. What I value most is ＿＿.
    　私が最も大切にしているのは〜です。
  3. What I like about it is ＿＿.
    　それの良い点は〜です。
  4. What I learned from this experience is ＿＿.
    　この経験から学んだのは〜です。
  5. What we need now is ＿＿.
    　今必要なのは〜です。
  6. What surprised me was ＿＿.
    　私が驚いたのは〜でした。
  7. What makes it difficult is ＿＿.
    　それを難しくしているのは〜です。
  8. What people should do is ＿＿.
    　人々がすべきことは〜です。
  9. What I want to say is ＿＿.
    　私が言いたいのは〜です。
  10. What concerns me most is ＿＿.
    　私が最も懸念しているのは〜です。

📌 面接では ①結論 → ②理由 → ③短い説明 を追加すると高評価。

② Yes / No 質問を【What展開】するテクニック

面接官は Yes / No で終わらせたくありません。
👉 Yes/No → What節で理由化 が必勝パターン。

例1

Q. Do you think English is important?
❌ Yes, I do.（減点）

⭕

Yes. What is important is that English helps us communicate globally.
What we can do with English is share ideas with people around the world.

例2

Q. Do you agree with this idea?

⭕

Yes, I do. What I agree with is the idea of long-term planning.
What matters most is thinking about the future.

例3（Noの場合）

Q. Do you think technology always makes life better?

⭕

No, I don’t. What I am concerned about is overdependence on technology.
What people need is balance.

📌 ポイント

  • Yes/No + What節 ×2文 で自然に長さ確保
  • 準1級では特に有効

③ 【準1級】語彙・表現を一段格上げする言い換え集

👉 同じ内容でも「語彙」を変えるだけで評価UP。

基本表現準1級向け表現
importantessential / crucial
problemissue / challenge
goodbeneficial / valuable
badharmful / negative
thinkbelieve / consider
makelead to / contribute to
manya growing number of
peopleindividuals / members of society

🔁 言い換え実例

Basic

What is important is communication.

Upgraded

What is essential is effective communication.

Basic

What people need is balance.

Upgraded

What society needs is a balanced approach.

🎯 最終仕上げ・音読法（おすすめ）

1️⃣ テンプレ10本を 毎日音読
2️⃣ Yes/No → What展開を 即興練習
3️⃣ 語彙を1語だけ格上げして再音読

🎤 完全模擬面接【あなた専用テーマ】

① 英語学習（Language Learning）

Q1. What do you think is the most effective way to learn English?

A.

I believe what is most effective is using English every day.
What learners need is consistent practice, even if it is short.
For example, I try to read or speak English daily.

Q2. What difficulties do Japanese learners often face when studying English?

A.

What many Japanese learners struggle with is speaking confidently.
This is because they are afraid of making mistakes.
What is important is focusing on communication rather than perfection.

Q3. What role does motivation play in language learning?

A.

I think what motivation does is help learners continue learning.
Without motivation, it is difficult to study for a long time.
What helps me stay motivated is setting small goals.

② 人生観（Values & Life Philosophy）

Q4. What do you value most in your life?

A.

What I value most is continuous self-improvement.
I believe learning new things keeps life meaningful.
What matters is making progress little by little.

Q5. What do you think leads to happiness?

A.

I think what leads to happiness is having a sense of purpose.
When people know why they do something, they feel satisfied.
What is important is not success itself, but meaning.

Q6. What experiences have influenced your way of thinking?

A.

What influenced me the most is the experience of learning languages.
It taught me what effort and patience really mean.
What I learned is that growth takes time.

③ 社会問題（Social Issues）

Q7. What do you think is one of the biggest challenges in modern society?

A.

I think what challenges modern society is the lack of deep communication.
People often communicate through screens instead of face to face.
What we need is more meaningful human interaction.

Q8. What impact has technology had on our daily lives?

A.

What technology has brought is great convenience.
However, what concerns me is our overdependence on it.
What is necessary is a balanced use of technology.

Q9. What should people do to create a better future?

A.

I believe what people should do is think beyond their own interests.
Cooperation and understanding are essential for the future.
What matters most is long-term thinking.

④ 総合・深掘り質問（準1級想定）

Q10. What message would you like to share with younger generations?

A.

What I want to tell younger generations is not to fear failure.
Failure is what helps people grow and become stronger.
What is important is continuing to challenge yourself.

🎯 使い方ガイド（合格者向け）

  • 2級：2文目まででOK
  • 準1級：3文すべて＋語彙格上げ
  • 即興対応：太字構文だけ入れ替え

🎧 おすすめ音読ルーティン（5分）

1️⃣ Qを声に出して読む
2️⃣ Aを「結論文だけ」音読
3️⃣ フル回答を通し音読

🧠 準1級｜鋭い追撃質問 対応集（What構文フル活用）

① Why系追撃（理由を深掘り）

Q1. Why do you think communication is so important?

A.

What makes communication important is its ability to build trust.
Without trust, cooperation becomes difficult.
This is why communication plays a crucial role in society.

📌 評価ポイント

  • 抽象 → 具体 → 結論
  • What makes A ~ is B は準1級頻出

Q2. Why should people continue learning throughout their lives?

A.

What lifelong learning provides is adaptability.
In a rapidly changing world, adapting to new situations is essential.
That is why continuous learning is necessary.

② How系追撃（方法・解決策）

Q3. How can people improve communication skills?

A.

What people can do is actively listen to others.
By understanding different perspectives, communication improves.
This leads to stronger relationships.

Q4. How should society deal with overdependence on technology?

A.

What society needs is clear boundaries for technology use.
For example, encouraging face-to-face interaction is effective.
Balance is the key to a healthy relationship with technology.

③ 具体化追撃（抽象→具体）

Q5. Can you give a concrete example?

A.

What I have experienced personally is studying English through daily use.
For example, I practice speaking a little every day.
What this shows is that small efforts lead to big results.

Q6. Can you explain that in more detail?

A.

What I mean by this is focusing on long-term goals.
Short-term results are important, but sustainable growth matters more.
That is the point I want to emphasize.

④ 反論・視点転換の追撃

Q7. Some people disagree with that opinion. What do you think?

A.

What I understand is their concern about efficiency.
However, what I believe is that human connection should come first.
A balanced approach is necessary.

Q8. Isn’t that idea too idealistic?

A.

What may seem idealistic at first can become realistic over time.
Many social changes started as idealistic ideas.
What matters is taking small, practical steps.

⑤ 詰まったときの「時間稼ぎ＋再構築」

👉 これを言えると沈黙を防げます。

  • What I am trying to say is…
  • What I need to consider here is…
  • What comes to mind first is…

📌 その後に 結論 → 理由 を続けるだけ。

🎯 準1級合格者の共通パターン

  • What節を主語にする
  • 1文目は抽象、2文目で説明
  • 3文目はまとめ or 影響

🎧 最終音読トレーニング（3分）

1️⃣ Q → A（1文目のみ）
2️⃣ フル回答通し
3️⃣ 語彙を1語だけ格上げして再音読

🎤 英検準1級｜完全想定 模擬面接

🟦 Opening

Examiner:
Good afternoon. How are you today?

You:

I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?

🟦 Question 1（意見提示）

Examiner:
What do you think is the most important skill people need in modern society?

You（Model Answer）:

I think what is most important is the ability to communicate effectively.
In a globalized world, people need to understand different perspectives.
This skill helps build trust and cooperation.

🟦 Question 2（Why 追撃）

Examiner:
Why do you think communication is so important?

You（Model Answer）:

What makes communication essential is its role in building trust.
Without trust, teamwork becomes difficult.
This is why communication is crucial in both work and daily life.

🟦 Question 3（社会問題）

Examiner:
What social issue concerns you the most today?

You（Model Answer）:

What concerns me most is the weakening of human relationships.
Many people rely too much on digital communication.
As a result, face-to-face interaction is decreasing.

🟦 Question 4（How 追撃）

Examiner:
How should society deal with this issue?

You（Model Answer）:

What society needs is a balanced approach to technology.
For example, encouraging people to communicate in person is effective.
This can strengthen real human connections.

🟦 Question 5（反論対応）

Examiner:
Some people say technology actually improves communication. What do you think?

You（Model Answer）:

What I understand is that technology makes communication faster and easier.
However, what I believe is that it cannot fully replace face-to-face interaction.
Both should be used appropriately.

🟦 Question 6（具体例）

Examiner:
Can you give an example from your own experience?

You（Model Answer）:

What I have experienced is that direct conversation builds stronger trust.
For example, speaking in person helps avoid misunderstandings.
This experience changed the way I communicate.

🟦 Question 7（抽象度UP）

Examiner:
What do you think is necessary for a better future society?

You（Model Answer）:

I believe what is necessary is mutual understanding.
Respecting different values leads to social stability.
This is essential for long-term progress.

🟦 Closing

Examiner:
Thank you. That is all.

You:

Thank you very much.

🎯 本番での使い方（重要）

  • 1問＝20〜30秒 を目安
  • 詰まったら What I am trying to say is…
  • What節主語＋抽象名詞で評価UP

🎧 最終練習法（前日用）

1️⃣ Qだけ読む → 即1文目を言う
2️⃣ 2文目を足す
3️⃣ 3文目でまとめる

あとがき（Conclusion）

英検準1級の面接で求められているのは、流暢さや難解な表現だけではありません。

「自分の考えを、筋道立てて伝えられるか」

この一点に、評価の本質があります。

What構文は、考えを整理し、抽象的なテーマでも迷わず話すための“思考のフレーム”です。 型を身につければ、質問が変わっても応用が利き、本番でも落ち着いて対応できるようになります。

ぜひ本記事を、

  • 音読用の台本として
  • 自分専用の回答テンプレ作成の土台として
  • 面接前日の最終チェック用として

繰り返し使ってください。

積み重ねた練習は、必ず本番の自信につながります。 あなたが準1級合格をつかみ取ることを、心から応援しています。

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