EigoPro 準2級プラス 読解 — The Truth About Volunteer Tourism

Helping or Harming? The Truth About Volunteer Tourism Every year, thousands of young people travel abroad to help others. They build schools, teach English, or care for animals, while also seeing a new country. This activity, known as "volunteer tourism," has become very popular. At first glance, it seems like a perfect idea — but the reality is more complicated than many people think. The Bright Side There is no doubt that volunteer tourism can do good. Money spent by volunteers supports local businesses, and some projects really do improve people's lives. Volunteers themselves often return home with a wider view of the world and a stronger wish to help others. For many, it is a life-changing experience. The Hidden Problems However, experts have begun to point out serious problems. In some cases, volunteers with no training do work that local people could do better. Worse, a few projects have been found to harm the very people they claim to help. For example, some "orphanages" visited by tourists are not really for orphans at all; children are kept there simply to attract donations. Doing It Right This does not mean volunteer tourism should stop. Instead, experts say travelers should choose projects carefully. A good organization works closely with local communities, listens to what they actually need, and makes sure that local people lead the way. Volunteers should ask hard questions before they sign up. A Thoughtful Approach In the end, wanting to help is a wonderful thing. But good intentions are not enough on their own. The best volunteers are those who stay humble, respect local knowledge, and remember that they are guests. As one expert said, "Sometimes the most helpful thing is to listen first, and act second."

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問 1

What is "volunteer tourism"?

  • Traveling abroad to help others while also seeing a new country.
  • Traveling abroad only to relax on beaches.
  • A paid job for trained professionals overseas.
  • A school trip that stays inside one's own country.
Phrase

travel abroad to help while seeing a country

観光しつつ海外で支援

準2級プラス読解社会記事用語の定義
⚡ひとことで

「Traveling abroad to help others while also seeing a new country.」を表す読解フレーズ。ボランティアツーリズムの定義の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Traveling abroad to help others while also seeing a new country.」

正解

本文 "thousands of young people travel abroad to help others ... while also seeing a new country. This activity, known as 'volunteer tourism'" より、定義 = 新しい国を見つつ海外で他者を支援する活動。while + 動名詞 = 「〜しながら」、known as ~ = 「〜として知られる」。

  • 「Traveling abroad only in order to relax on the beaches.」

    = 海辺で休むだけの旅 ━ "to help others" ━ 支援が中心。

  • 「A well-paid job for trained professionals working overseas.」

    = 訓練された専門家の有給職 ━ ボランティア ━ 有給職ではない。

  • 「A school trip that stays inside one's own home country.」

    = 国内の学校旅行 ━ "travel abroad" ━ 海外。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
travel abroad海外へ旅するtravel abroad to help others
while + 動名詞〜しながらwhile also seeing a new country
known as ~〜として知られるknown as volunteer tourism
at first glance一見するとAt first glance, it seems perfect
more complicated than ~〜より複雑more complicated than many think
❝例文

  • They travel abroad to help others.

    彼らは他者を助けに海外へ行く。

  • This is known as volunteer tourism.

    これはボランティアツーリズムと呼ばれる。

  • At first glance, it seems perfect.

    一見すると完璧に思える。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

定義設問の鉄則 ―― "This activity, known as 'X'" の前の記述が定義。while + 動名詞 = 「〜しながら」(同時動作)、at first glance = 「一見すると」は準2級プラス必須。誤答は『休むだけ』『有給職』など本文の支援目的と逆で誘導。

問 2

According to the passage, what is one benefit of volunteer tourism?

  • It guarantees volunteers a high salary.
  • It keeps tourists away from local communities.
  • Money spent by volunteers supports local businesses.
  • It always replaces the need for local workers.
Phrase

money supports local businesses

資金が地元経済を支える

準2級プラス読解社会記事利点
⚡ひとことで

「Money spent by volunteers supports local businesses.」を表す読解フレーズ。ボランティアツーリズムの利点の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Money spent by volunteers supports local businesses.」

正解

The Bright Side "Money spent by volunteers supports local businesses, and some projects really do improve people's lives" より、利点 = ボランティアが使う金が地元経済を支える。money spent by ~ (過去分詞後置修飾) = 「〜が使う金」、support ~ = 「〜を支える」。

  • 「It always replaces the need for local workers.」

    = 地元労働者を常に不要にする ━ 本文 "local people could do better" ━ 置換は問題点。

  • 「It guarantees volunteers a high salary.」

    = 高給を保証する ━ ボランティア ━ 給与なし。

  • 「It keeps tourists away from local communities.」

    = 観光客を地域から遠ざける ━ むしろ地域に貢献 ━ 逆。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
money spent by ~〜が使う金money spent by volunteers
support ~〜を支えるsupports local businesses
improve one's life生活を改善するimprove people's lives
return home with ~〜を持って帰るreturn home with a wider view
a wider view of ~〜のより広い視野a wider view of the world
❝例文

  • Volunteer spending supports local businesses.

    ボランティアの支出は地元経済を支える。

  • Some projects truly improve lives.

    一部の事業は本当に生活を改善する。

  • Volunteers return with a wider view.

    ボランティアは広い視野を得て帰る。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

利点設問の鉄則 ―― "The Bright Side" 見出し下の肯定的内容を拾う。money spent by ~ の過去分詞後置修飾 (= money which is spent by) は準2級プラス必須。誤答は『労働者を置換』など本文が問題点として挙げた内容で誘導。

問 3

What hidden problem does the passage describe?

  • Volunteers are not allowed to travel.
  • Volunteers are paid too much money.
  • Local people refuse all foreign help.
  • Some "orphanages" keep children only to attract donations.
Phrase

orphanages kept to attract donations

寄付目的の孤児院

準2級プラス読解社会記事隠れた問題
⚡ひとことで

「Some "orphanages" keep children only to attract donations.」を表す読解フレーズ。隠れた弊害の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Some "orphanages" keep children only to attract donations.」

正解

The Hidden Problems "some 'orphanages' visited by tourists are not really for orphans at all; children are kept there simply to attract donations" より、問題 = 一部の孤児院は寄付集めのために子供を留め置く。attract donations = 「寄付を引き寄せる」、not ... at all = 「全く〜ない」(強調否定)。

  • 「Volunteers are paid far too much money for the work.」

    = ボランティアが高給すぎる ━ 報酬の記述無し。

  • 「Local people refuse to take any kind of foreign help.」

    = 地元が外国の援助を全拒否 ━ 拒否の記述無し。

  • 「Volunteers are not allowed to travel abroad at all.」

    = ボランティアが旅行禁止 ━ 渡航制限の記述無し、創作。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
attract donations寄付を集めるto attract donations
not ... at all全く〜ないnot really for orphans at all
be kept thereそこに留め置かれるchildren are kept there
claim to + 動詞〜すると主張するthe people they claim to help
point out ~〜を指摘するexperts point out serious problems
❝例文

  • Some orphanages keep children to attract donations.

    一部の孤児院は寄付目的で子供を留める。

  • They are not really for orphans at all.

    本当は孤児のためではない。

  • Experts point out serious problems.

    専門家は深刻な問題を指摘する。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

隠れた問題設問の鉄則 ―― "The Hidden Problems" 見出し下、特に "For example, ..." の具体例が答え。not ... at all = 「全く〜ない」(強調)、claim to + 動詞 = 「〜と主張する」は準2級プラス必須。誤答は『高給』『旅行禁止』など本文にない問題で誘導。

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