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【高校英語】共通テストの英文解釈 vol.1280
≪2021年第2日程第6問B≫ 月・水・土発行 2022/12/7配信
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今回の問題は2021年大学入試共通テスト第2日程英語第6問Bです。
■ 問題
第6問
B You are one of a group of students making a poster presentation for
a wellness fair at City Hall. Your group's title is Promoting Better Oral
Health in the Community. You have been using the following passage to
create the poster.
[Oral Health: Looking into the Mirror]
In recent years, governments around the world have been working to raise
awareness about oral health. While many people have heard that brushing
their teeth multiple times per day is good habit, they most likely have
not considered all the reasons why this is crucial. Simply stated, teeth
are important. Teeth are required to pronounce words accurately. In fact,
poor oral health can actually make it difficult to speak. An even more
basic necessity is being able to chew well. Chewing breaks food down and
makes it easier for the body to digest it. Proper chewing is also linked
to the enjoyment of food. The average person has experienced the
frustration of not being able to chew on one side after a dental
procedure. A person with weak teeth may experience this disappointment all
the time. In other words, oral health impacts people's quality of life.
While the basic functions of teeth are clear, many people do not realize
that the mouth provides a mirror for the body. Research shows that good
oral health is a clear sign of good general health. People with poor oral
health are more likely to develop serious physical diseases. Ignoring
recommended daily oral health routines can have negative effects on those
already suffering from diseases. Conversely, practicing good oral health
may even prevent disease. A strong, healthy body is often a reflection of
a clean, well-maintained mouth.
Maintaining good oral health is a lifelong mission. The Finnish and US
governments recommend that parents take their infants to the dentist before
the baby turns one year old. Finland actually sends parents notices. New
Zealand offers free dental treatment to everyone up to age 18. The Japanese
government promotes an 8020 (Eighty-twenty) Campaign. As people age, they
can lose teeth for various reasons. The goal of the campaign is still to
have at least 20 teeth in the mouth on one's 80th birthday.
Taking a closer look at Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and
Welfare has been analyzing survey data on the number of remaining teeth
in serious for many years. One researcher divided the oldest participants
into four age groups: A (70-74), B (75-79), C (80-84), and D (85+). In
each survey, with the exception of 1993, the percentages of people with at
least 20 teeth were in A-B-C-D order from high to low. Between 1993 and
1999, however, Group A improved only about six percentage points, while the
increase for B was slightly higher. In 1993, 25.5% in Group A had at least
20 teeth, but by 2016 the Group D percentage was actually 0.2 percentage
points higher than Group A's initial figure. Group B increased steadily at
first, but went up dramatically between 2005 and 2011. Thanks to better
awareness, every group has improved significantly over the years.
Dentists have long recommended brushing after meals. People actively
seeking excellent oral health may brush several times per day. Most brush
their teeth before they go to sleep and then again at some time the
following morning. Dentists also believe it is important to floss daily,
using a special type of string to remove substances from between teeth.
Another prevention method is for a dentist to seal the teeth using a
plastic gel (sealant) that hardens around the tooth surface and prevents
damage. Sealant is gaining popularity especially for use with children.
This only takes one coating and prevents an amazing 80% of common dental
problems.
Visiting the dentist annually or more frequently is key. As dental
treatment sometimes causes pain, there are those who actively avoid seeing
a dentist. However, it is important that people start viewing their dentist
as an important ally who can, literally, make them smile throughout their
lives.
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