JLPT N2 Reading Test 20
This JLPT N2 Reading Test is based on a social behavior and daily life essay. It evaluates your ability to understand explanation, examples, contrast, and the author’s final conclusion, as required in the JLPT N2 reading section.
Instructions:
Read the passage carefully and answer the five questions below.
Choose the most appropriate answer. Once selected, the answer will be locked
and a short explanation will appear.
Q1. 文章の冒頭で述べられている最近の傾向は何か。
Q2. スマートフォンの利用について、多くの人が感じていることは何か。
Q3. スマートフォンの使い方として紹介されている工夫はどれか。
Q4. スマートフォンについて、筆者はどのように述べているか。
Q5. 筆者が最も伝えたい考えは何か。
Paragraph Meaning (Complete English Translation)
In recent years, more people have begun to reconsider how they use their time. This is because they have become more aware of how much time they spend on various activities in their busy daily lives. In particular, many people feel that they spend too much time using smartphones. Without realizing it, all short free moments are used to look at screens, and when they look back on the day, they often find that more time has passed than expected. For this reason, ideas such as setting usage limits or reducing notifications have gained attention. Some people say that these efforts have helped improve concentration and allowed them to spend time on other activities. On the other hand, smartphones are also indispensable tools for gathering information and communicating with others. Depending on how they are used, they can make life more convenient and fulfilling. What is important is not making an extreme choice of “using” or “not using” smartphones, but identifying a way of using them that suits oneself. Thinking proactively about how to use time can lead to a more satisfying life.