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2. 2012 年大学入試センター問題より

3. Mr. Matsumoto is an English teacher who believes English classes should start with a joke. He always tried hard to create funny jokes. Some of his students have complained about his jokes being a waste of time. His colleagues also have advised him not to spend so much time writing jokes. However, Mr. Matsumoto is such an obstinate person that he will not listen to them and continues to spend a lot of time making up jokes for his class.

4. Mr. Matsumoto is an English teacher who believes English classes should start with a joke. He always tried hard to create funny jokes. Some of his students have complained about his jokes being a waste of time. His colleagues also have advised him not to spend so much time writing jokes. However, Mr. Matsumoto is such an obstinate person that he will not listen to them and continues to spend a lot of time making up jokes for his class.