EigoPro 準2級 読解 — Kyoto in Autumn: 3-Day Guide

Discovering Kyoto in Autumn: A Three-Day Guide Kyoto is beautiful all year round, but it is most magical in November. The temples, shrines, and gardens are surrounded by trees with bright red, orange, and yellow leaves. If you plan to visit, here is a simple guide to make your three days unforgettable. Day 1: The East Side Start your trip in the famous Higashiyama district. Take a slow walk along the small stone streets, where you can buy souvenirs and matcha sweets. Try to arrive at Kiyomizu-dera Temple before 9 a.m. — by 10 a.m., it becomes very crowded. From the temple's wooden balcony, you can see the whole city covered with red leaves. In the afternoon, walk to the Philosopher's Path, a quiet road next to a small canal. It takes about 30 minutes to walk slowly to the end, where you will find Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion. Unlike its famous golden cousin, Ginkakuji is more peaceful and less crowded. Day 2: The West Side Take an early train to Arashiyama. The bamboo forest is best visited before 8 a.m., when the light is soft and the paths are almost empty. Don't miss the small monkey park on the hill behind the train station — but be careful not to look the monkeys directly in the eye. After lunch, rent a bicycle to ride along the river. The cost is about ¥1,000 for the whole day, and most shops will give you a free map. Day 3: Tips for a Smooth Trip For your third day, choose what fits your interests: more temples, a tea ceremony class, or a day trip to nearby Nara to feed friendly deer. Whatever you choose, remember these tips: - Buy a one-day bus pass for ¥700. It is much cheaper than paying for each ride. - Carry cash. Some smaller shops still do not accept credit cards. - Speak softly inside temples and gardens, even when you are excited. Kyoto rewards travelers who take their time. Walk slowly, look up at the leaves, and enjoy every quiet moment.

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問 1

According to the guide, why is November the best time to visit Kyoto?

  • The food prices are at their lowest level.
  • It is the only month when the temples are open.
  • The temples and gardens are surrounded by red, orange, and yellow leaves.
  • Tourists from other countries are not allowed.
Phrase

red, orange, and yellow leaves

赤・橙・黄の紅葉

準2級読解旅行ガイドベストシーズンの理由
⚡ひとことで

「The temples and gardens are surrounded by red, orange, and yellow leaves.」を表す読解フレーズ。11月の魅力の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「The temples and gardens are surrounded by red, orange, and yellow leaves.」

正解

本文 "Kyoto is beautiful all year round, but it is most magical in November. The temples, shrines, and gardens are surrounded by trees with bright red, orange, and yellow leaves" より、11月の魅力 = 寺社庭園が紅葉に包まれること。be surrounded by ~ = 「〜に囲まれる」(受動態)、3色列挙が紅葉の鮮やかさを描写。

  • 「It is the only month in the year when the temples are all open.」

    = 唯一の開門月 ━ 通年営業の寺社が大半 ━ 11月限定ではない。

  • 「The prices of the food are all at their very lowest level then.」

    = 食事代が最安 ━ 価格情報は本文に無し。

  • 「Tourists from any other countries are simply not allowed there.」

    = 外国人客禁止 ━ 排他的記述なし、創作。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
be surrounded by ~〜に囲まれているsurrounded by trees with leaves
all year round1年中beautiful all year round
most magical最も魅力的most magical in November
bright + 色鮮やかな〜bright red leaves
be covered with ~〜で覆われるcovered with red leaves
❝例文

  • Kyoto is surrounded by autumn leaves in November.

    11月の京都は紅葉に囲まれる。

  • The city is most magical in autumn.

    秋が最も魅力的な季節。

  • Bright red leaves cover the temple grounds.

    鮮やかな紅葉が寺の境内を覆う。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

ベストシーズン設問の読み方 ―― 旅行ガイドでは "X is beautiful all year round, but ..." のように 一般評価 + 特別な季節 を対比する。be surrounded by ~ は受動態で「囲まれる」を表す準2級必須構文 (能動 surround と区別)。

問 2

Why does the guide say to arrive at Kiyomizu-dera before 9 a.m.?

  • After 10 a.m. the temple becomes very crowded.
  • A famous monk speaks only in the morning.
  • The temple closes its main gate at 9 a.m.
  • Ticket prices double after 9 a.m.
Phrase

before 9 a.m. — by 10 a.m. crowded

9時前到着、10時で混雑

準2級読解旅行ガイド早朝訪問の理由
⚡ひとことで

「After 10 a.m. the temple becomes very crowded.」を表す読解フレーズ。混雑回避策の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「After 10 a.m. the temple becomes very crowded.」

正解

Day 1 "Try to arrive at Kiyomizu-dera Temple before 9 a.m. — by 10 a.m., it becomes very crowded" より、早朝推奨の理由 = 10時で非常に混む。before X, by Y の時間軸対比 (9時前= 静か、10時= 混雑) で混雑回避の動機を示す。

  • 「The temple closes its main gate at 9 a.m.」

    = 9時で本門閉鎖 ━ 閉門時刻ではなく 混雑開始時刻。

  • 「Ticket prices double after 9 a.m.」

    = 9時以降料金倍 ━ 料金変動の記述無し。

  • 「A famous monk speaks only in the morning.」

    = 有名僧が朝のみ説法 ━ 僧侶説法の言及無し、創作。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
try to + 動詞〜しようと努めるtry to arrive
before + 時刻(時刻)前にbefore 9 a.m.
by + 時刻(時刻)までにはby 10 a.m.
become crowded混雑するbecomes very crowded
the whole city市内全域see the whole city
❝例文

  • Try to arrive before 9 a.m.

    9時前に到着するように。

  • By 10 a.m., the temple is full.

    10時にはお寺は満員。

  • Early morning is the best time to visit.

    早朝が最適。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

時刻による混雑差の読解 ―― "before X, by Y" の 静→混の境界時刻 を本文から拾う。by + 時刻 = 「(時刻) までには (もう〜)」は完了/到達のニュアンス、before + 時刻 = 「(時刻) より前 (まだ〜ない)」と対をなす準2級必須前置詞。

問 3

What does the guide warn about at the monkey park?

  • Children under 12 cannot enter the park.
  • Visitors must wear a yellow hat for safety.
  • Visitors should not look the monkeys directly in the eye.
  • Cameras are not allowed inside the park.
Phrase

not to look the monkeys in the eye

猿の目を直視しない

準2級読解旅行ガイド注意事項
⚡ひとことで

「Visitors should not look the monkeys directly in the eye.」を表す読解フレーズ。動物との接し方の注意の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Visitors should not look the monkeys directly in the eye.」

正解

Day 2 "be careful not to look the monkeys directly in the eye" より、注意点 = 猿の目を直視しない。be careful not to + 動詞 = 「〜しないように注意」(否定の不定詞)。look + 人/動物 + in the eye は「(人/動物の) 目を見る」の慣用構文。

  • 「Visitors must wear a yellow hat for their safety.」

    = 黄色帽必着 ━ 服装規定の記述無し。

  • 「Cameras of any kind are not allowed in the park.」

    = カメラ禁止 ━ 撮影制限の言及無し。

  • 「Children under 12 years old cannot enter the park.」

    = 12歳未満入場禁止 ━ 年齢制限の記述無し。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
be careful not to + 動詞〜しないように注意be careful not to look
look + 人 + in the eye(人)の目を見るlook the monkeys in the eye
directly直接にlook directly in the eye
don't miss + 名詞〜をお見逃しなくDon't miss the monkey park
on the hill丘の上にon the hill behind the station
❝例文

  • Be careful not to look monkeys in the eye.

    猿の目を直視しないよう注意。

  • Don't miss the small monkey park.

    小さな猿園を見逃さないで。

  • Look someone in the eye when shaking hands.

    握手時には相手の目を見る。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

注意事項設問の読み方 ―― 旅行ガイドの "be careful not to ~" は 行動上の禁止/注意 を示すマーカー。look + 人 + in the eye は the + 体の部位 で「(部位) を直接見る」の慣用 (look him in the face / hit him on the head 同型)。準2級必須構文。

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