【首相の演説先で爆発物】会話文リスニング問題1

Tomoko and Ken are attending a news discussion class in English. Today’s topic is the “Attempted Attack on Prime Minister Kishida” that occurred in April.

Tomoko asked Ken for his opinion on this topic, and he shared his view on the matter. Now, listen to their conversation and answer the questions about the content.

Tomoko: Ken, what are your thoughts on the security officer’s decision to kick the explosive device toward the audience in the incident involving Prime Minister Kishida? Do you think it was the right decision under the circumstances?

Ken: Well, in my opinion, the security officer’s decision to kick the explosive device toward the audience was a necessary action under the circumstances.

The reason for this is that the primary responsibility of security personnel is to ensure the safety of the VIP they are protecting. In this case, the officer had to make a split-second decision, and his priority was to protect Prime Minister Kishida.

For example, if the explosive device had been more powerful and caused harm to the prime minister, it would have had a significant impact on Japan’s political landscape and national stability. In such high-pressure situations, security officers must act quickly and decisively to prevent potential disasters.

In conclusion, I believe that the security officer’s decision was the right one, considering the extreme circumstances and the importance of protecting the prime minister.

Question Number 1: According to Ken, what is the main responsibility of security personnel?

A) To ensure the safety of the audience.

B) To ensure the safety of the VIP they are protecting.

C) To ensure the safety of all individuals at the event.

Question Number 2: What does Ken believe about the security officer’s actions in the incident involving Prime Minister Kishida?

E) He believes the security officer acted too slowly and hesitantly.

F) He thinks the security officer’s decision was right, considering the extreme circumstances and the importance of protecting the prime minister.

G) He believes the security officer should have focused on evacuating the audience first.

Question Number 1: According to Ken, what is the main responsibility of security personnel?

A) To ensure the safety of the audience. ☓

B) To ensure the safety of the VIP they are protecting. ◯

▶Ken says that is that the primary responsibility of security personnel is to ensure the safety of the VIP they are protecting.

C) To ensure the safety of all individuals at the event. ☓

Question Number 2: What does Ken believe about the security officer’s actions in the incident involving Prime Minister Kishida?

E) He believes the security officer acted too slowly and hesitantly. ☓

▶This option contradicts Ken’s speech, as he said the security officer’s decision was the right one.

F) He thinks the security officer’s decision was right, considering the extreme circumstances and the importance of protecting the prime minister. ◯

G) He believes the security officer should have focused on evacuating the audience first. ☓

▶Ken emphasized the priority of protecting the prime minister, not evacuating the audience.