「繋ぎのことば」

otherwise, therefore, meanwhile, however, furthermore, on the other hand, whereas, moreover, etc.

2003追試

The concept of zero was not clearly expressed in most ancient number systems.  The early Chinese did not have a symbol for it.  (  A  ), their invention of the abacus (soroban) seems to suggest that they understood the concept. The ancient Egyptians, (  B ), had a symbol for zero, although its function was different from that in the modern system.

A

1. However

2. Furthermore

3. Then

4. Therefore

B

1. for this reason

2. from then on

3. on the other hand

4. in he same way

次の問題になると「いじわる」としか思えない。追試だから問題にされないのだろうが、本試ならボコボコにされたかも。namelyであるが、文頭では使われないなどという「語法」を大学受験生に問う必要があるのか？

2001追試

Seeing bears in the wild can be one of the most memorable experiences on camping trips in national parks.  ( 　A  ) it can also be a dangerous one if care is not taken. Some campers make foolish mistakes. For example, they get out their cars to take a snapshot or even try to feed the bears. (   B  ), acting like this towards wild bears can turn an enjoyable vacation into a tragedy.

A

1. Nor

2. Otherwise

3. Therefore

4. Yet

B

1. Meanwhile

2. Namely

3. Shortly

4. Unfortunately