大学入学共通テスト2025(R)④第４問

Try a Slow Life

In modern society, people are always busy and this fast pace of living can be stressful. The movement toward a slow life has shown us that you don’t have to be busy all the time. Instead, you can slow down and notice things that are truely meaningful to you. By taking your time and being completely focused on these things, you can improve the quality of your work and life. This essay will discribe some way to do this.

One key point of the slow life is to own fewer
belongings. This makes it easier to concentrate on everyday acitivities. (1)🔼 Many people today tend to buy more than they can consume. Do you really need five parts of the lastest sneakers? Slow-lifers would recommend reducing possessions and buying only necessary items.

Another recommendation is to think about your communication style and manner in your public and private life. Sadly, one study has found that around 90% of people check smartphones during face-to-face conversations, which may appear impolite and affect relationships negatively. (2)🔼

The final aspect of slow living is to take 10 to 15
minutes to reflect on your day. Try to recollect people and events that were siginificant. By mentally highlighting them , you can find fullfillment in daily tasks.

In summary, through a slow life, (3)you can relax. Even small changes can improve your life. Avoid having non-essential items, spend quality time with people around you, and (4)remember what you talked about with your friends. By doing these things, you will have a chance to live a better and more rewarding life.

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