【例題40問付】英検®︎3級のEメールライティングを徹底練習！

「英検のEメール問題ってどんなふうに書けばいいの・・・？」

「Eメール問題を練習したいけれど、教材がない・・・」

今回は、「Eメール問題の問題形式はわかったけれど、どんなふうに練習すればいいの・・・？」という学習者向けに、

Eメール問題の『型』
例題40問（解答例つき）

をご紹介いたします。

Eメール問題の問題形式や、採点の観点などを知りたい方は、こちらの記事をご覧ください。

ハイチュウ（＝筆者）の経歴（ちょっと自慢）

旧帝国大学に現役合格。18歳にして学習塾で英語の集団授業の講師として、毎年100名以上の学生を指導。
実は大学での専門は英語ではなく数学だったこともあり、AIを実装した英語学習アプリの開発・運用を担当。「理系×指導実績あり」というポジションが私だけだったこともあり、1万語以上の単語データベースと5000問以上の文法問題をオリジナルで作成。おかげで今や、パッと単語や文法問題を見ただけで、「これは〇〇生レベルやな」「これは〇級に受ける人はできんとあかんな」とかが瞬時に判断できるようになってしまった。

英作文の『型』
例題で練習しよう！
たくさん練習して、満点を狙おう！

英作文の『型』

『型』とは

3級以外の全ての級に当てはまる話ですが、ライティングには『型』というものがあります。

『型』とは、「英作文を書かなければならない最低限のルール」だと思っておいてください。

例えば、英語の世界では、理由や具体例を述べ始める前に初めに結論や自分の意見を端的に述べないといけません。

これも、英作文の『型』の一つです。

では、「この型に従ってきちんとかければ満点を獲得できる」という『型』を紹介しましょう。

型を紹介！

英検®︎3級のEメール問題は、

前置きの文→質問①に対する回答→質問②に対する回答

で、

１文目：前置きの文
２文目：質問①に対する回答
３文目：質問②に対する回答
（４文目：補足説明）

という型をとります。

型において押さえておきたいポイントはこちらになります。

質問に明確に答える
語数の指定（15~25語）を守る

必ずこの型でなければいけないというわけではございませんが、この型で正しい内容・表現で書ければ満点を獲得できるはずです。

例

具体例を見てみましょう。

　　＜例題＞

あなたは，外国人の友達（Paul）から以下のEメールを受け取りました。Eメールを読み、それに対する返信メールを，[　　　]に英文で書きなさい。
あなたが書く返信メールの中で，友達（Paul）からの2つの質問（下線部）に対応する内容を，あなた自身で自由に考えて答えなさい。
あなたが書く返信メールの中で[　　　]に書く英文の語数の目安は，15語～25語です。
解答欄の外に書かれたものは採点されません。
解答が友達（Paul）のEメールに対応していないと判断された場合は，0点と採点されることがあります。友達（Paul）のEメールの内容をよく読んでから答えてください。
[　　　]の下のBest wishes,の後にあなたの名前を書く必要はありません。

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you went picnic with your friends. I want to know more about it. How was the weather on that day? And what did you do with your friends?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a very good time. It was sunny. I enjoyed having lunch. I had sandwiches and they were very delicious.

Best wishes,

例題で練習しよう！

それでは、先ほど紹介した『型』に当てはめながら練習をしていきましょう。

面倒かもしれませんが、一問一問、紙に英作文を書いてみて、解答例と照らし合わせることをお勧めいたします。

また、指示文に関しましては、毎回同じになりますので、省略いたします。

例題(1)~(15)　『過去の出来事』編

まずは、『過去の出来事』に関する質問に対して解答する練習をしましょう。

動詞は基本的に過去形にしないといけないはずですので、注意してください。

例題(1)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you made breakfast with your family. I want to know more about it. What did you make for breakfast with your family? And who helped you make breakfast?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time making breakfast with my family. I made pancakes and eggs. My mother helped me make breakfast.

Best wishes,

例題(2)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you watched a movie at home. I want to know more about it. What movie did you watch at home? And how did you feel while watching the movie?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a great time! I watched “Frozen” at home. I felt happy and excited while watching the movie.

Best wishes,

例題(3)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you cooked dinner for yourself. I want to know more about it. What did you cook for dinner? And how did you learn to cook by yourself?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time! I cooked spaghetti for dinner. I learned from watching my mom. She is good at cooking.

Best wishes,

例題(4)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you went for a walk in the evening. I want to know more about it. What did you see during your walk in the evening? And where did you go for your walk in the evening?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a fun time! I saw a beautiful sunset. I went to the park near my house.

Best wishes,

例題(5)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you played a video game on your phone. I want to know more about it. What game did you play on your phone? And how long did you play the game?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a great time playing a racing game on my phone. I played it for about an hour.

Best wishes,

例題(6)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you read a book before bedtime. I want to know more about it. What book did you read before bedtime? And why do you like reading before bedtime?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I had a good time. I read a book about animals I like reading before bedtime because it helps me relax and fall asleep.

Best wishes,

例題(7)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you helped your sibling(:兄弟) with homework. I want to know more about it. What subject did you help your sibling with? And how did you feel after helping your sibling with homework?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time. I helped my sibling with math. I felt proud after helping.

Best wishes,

例題(8)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you rode your bike to the store. I want to know more about it. What did you buy at the store? And how long did it take you to ride your bike there?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a fun time riding my bike to the store. I bought candy. It took about 15 minutes.

Best wishes,

例題(9)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you took a selfie with your pet. I want to know more about it. What kind of pet do you have? And how did you take the selfie with your pet?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a great time! I have a cute dog. I used a selfie stick to take the selfie with my pet.

Best wishes,

例題(10)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you made a sandwich for lunch. I want to know more about it. What kind of sandwich did you make for lunch? And how did you make the sandwich?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a great lunch today! I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I made by reading a cooking book.

Best wishes,

例題(11)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you watched a funny video online. I want to know more about it. What was the funny video about? And who did you watch it with?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time! The funny video was about a cat dancing. I watched it with my sister.

Best wishes,

例題(12)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you sent a text to your best friend. I want to know more about it. What did you write in the text message? And why did you send a text to your best friend?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time. I sent a text to my best friend to ask if they wanted to play at the park.

Best wishes,

例題(13)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you went for a jog in the morning. I want to know more about it. What did you see during your jog? And where did you go for your jog?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a fun time! I saw birds and flowers during my jog. I went to the park.

Best wishes,

例題(14)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you made a cup of tea to relax. I want to know more about it. What did you put in your cup of tea? And why did you want to relax?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a good time. I put honey and lemon in it. I wanted to relax because I had a busy day at school.

Best wishes,

例題(15)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you went for a bike ride with friends. I want to know more about it. Who did you go for a bike ride with? And where did you go for the bike ride with your friends?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I had a great time! I went for a bike ride with my friends, Sarah and Jake. We rode to the park.

Best wishes,

例題(16)~(30)　『現在の習慣』編

次に、『現在の習慣』に関する質問に対して解答する練習をしましょう。

例題(16)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you cook breakfast every morning. I want to know more about it. What do you cook for breakfast every morning? And why do you cook breakfast every morning?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like cooking. I cook cereal for breakfast. I cook breakfast because it’s important to start the day with a healthy meal.

Best wishes,

例題(17)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you walk the dog in the evening. I want to know more about it. Where do you walk the dog? And why do you walk the dog?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I enjoy walking my dog. I walk in the park near my house. I walk the dog to keep it healthy.

Best wishes,

例題(18)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you watch a movie on weekends. I want to know more about it. What movie do you like to watch? And why do you like the movie?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like watching movies. I like action movies. I like movies because I can fee excited.

Best wishes,

例題(19)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you listen to music while cleaning. I want to know more about it. What kind of music do you listen to while cleaning? And why do you listen to music while cleaning?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like cleaning. I listen to pop music because it makes cleaning more fun.

Best wishes,

例題(20)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you chat with your friend. I want to know more about it. What do you chat about with your friend? And how long do you chat with your friend?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I have a good time. We chat about our favorite games. We usually chat for about 30 minutes.

Best wishes,

例題(21)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you play games with friends. I want to know more about it. What games do you play with your friends? And how often do you play games with your friends?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like playing games with my friends. We play hide and seek and tag. We play games every weekend.

Best wishes,

例題(22)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you read a book before sleep. I want to know more about it. What book do you read before sleep? And why do you read a book before sleep?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I love reading. I usually read story books. I read before bed because it helps me relax and fall asleep faster.

Best wishes,

例題(23)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you help your brother with homework. I want to know more about it. What subjects do you help your brother with? And how long do you spend helping your brother with homework?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I enjoy helping my brother with math and English. I spend about 30 minutes helping him.

Best wishes,

例題(24)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you write letters to family. I want to know more about it. What kind of paper do you use to write letters to your family? And how often do you write letters to your family?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I have a good time. I use plain paper to write letters to my family. I write letters once a month.

Best wishes,

例題(25)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you take a nap in the afternoon. I want to know more about it. What time do you usually take a nap in the afternoon? And why do you take a nap in the afternoon?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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It’s good for me to take a nap. I take a nap at 2 pm. I take a nap to rest and recharge.

Best wishes,

例題(26)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you fold clothes neatly. I want to know more about it. What do you use to fold clothes neatly? And how long does it take you to fold clothes neatly?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I am good at folding clothes. I use my hands to fold neatly. It takes me 10 minutes.

Best wishes,

例題(27)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you ride your bike to the store. I want to know more about it. What store do you ride your bike to? And how long does it take you to ride your bike to the store?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I have good time riding my bike to the store. I ride my bike to the toy store. It takes me 15 minutes.

Best wishes,

例題(28)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you make sandwiches for lunch. I want to know more about it. What kind of sandwiches do you make for lunch? And how do you make the sandwiches?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like making sandwiches for lunch. I make ham and cheese sandwiches. I put ham and cheese between two slices of bread.

Best wishes,

例題(29)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you paint pictures for fun. I want to know more about it. What kind of pictures do you like to paint for fun? And why do you enjoy painting pictures?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I like to paint animals and nature. I enjoy painting because it makes me happy and I can be creative.

Best wishes,

例題(30)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you try new recipes for dinner. I want to know more about it. What kind of recipes do you try for dinner? And how do you feel about trying new recipes?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I enjoy trying new recipes for dinner. I like making pasta and tacos. It’s fun!

Best wishes,

例題(31)~(40)　『未来の予定』編

最後に、『未来の出来事』に関する質問に対して解答する練習をしましょう。

例題(31)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would make breakfast tomorrow. I want to know more about it. What are you going to make for breakfast tomorrow? And how are you going to make it?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I will make pancakes for breakfast tomorrow. I will mix flour, milk, and eggs, and cook them on a pan.

Best wishes,

例題(32)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would watch a movie with friends next Sunday. I want to know more about it. What movie are you planning to watch? And how many friends are going to watch the movie with you?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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We are planning to watch “Toy Story” with 5 friends next Sunday. I’m looking forward to watching it.

Best wishes,

例題(33)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would cook dinner for your family next week. I want to know more about it. What will you cook for your family next week? And how will you cook it?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

Next week, I will cook spaghetti for my family. I will cook it by boiling noodles and adding sauce.

Best wishes,

例題(34)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would play games with friends next Saturday. I want to know more about it. What games would you play with your friends next Saturday? And who will you play the games with next Saturday?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I will play tag and hide and seek with my friends next Saturday. I will play with my friends from school.

Best wishes,

例題(35)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would read a book tomorrow. I want to know more about it. What book will you read tomorrow? And why are you reading a book tomorrow?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I will read “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” tomorrow. I love the story and want to imagine myself in the chocolate factory.

Best wishes,

例題(36)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would help your sibling with homework tomorrow. I want to know more about it. What subject is your sibling’s homework about? And how long do you plan to help your sibling with homework tomorrow?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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My sibling’s homework is about math. I plan to help for 1 hour because I have to do my own homework tomorrow.

Best wishes,

例題(37)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would write letters to family next week. I want to know more about it. What will you write in the letters to your family next week? And who will you send the letters to?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I will write about my school and friends. I will send to my grandmother. I love her.

Best wishes,

例題(38)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would take a nap tomorrow afternoon. I want to know more about it. What will you do tomorrow afternoon? And why will you take a nap?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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Tomorrow afternoon, I will take a nap because I want to feel refreshed. Naps are important for growing.

Best wishes,

例題(39)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would ride your bike to the store next week. I want to know more about it. When will you ride your bike to the store? And why are you riding your bike to the store next week?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

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I will ride my bike to the store next week. I will ride my bike to the store because I want to get some candy.

Best wishes,

例題(40)

Hi,

Thank you for your e-mail.

I heard that you would practice playing instruments next week. I want to know more about it. When are you going to practice playing instruments next week? And what instruments are you going to practice?

Your friend,

Paul.

Hi, Paul!

Thank you for your e-mail.

解答欄

クリックすると解答が表示されます。

I will practice playing instruments next week. I will practice the piano and the guitar.

Best wishes,