One of the greatest threats to peace in the modern world is the increasing polarization of societies due to misinformation and ideological extremism. When false narratives spread rapidly online, trust between communities erodes and conflicts intensify. To address this threat, humans must first focus on cultivating critical thinking and media literacy, ensuring that people learn to evaluate sources objectively. Furthermore, governments and NGOs can collaborate to promote transparent communication, fact-checking, and constructive dialogue across cultural and political divides. By encouraging education, empathy, and mutual understanding, societies can reduce tension and foster a peaceful global community.

I consider the proliferation of advanced military technology to be a profound threat to peace. With weapons becoming more powerful and accessible, the risk of devastating conflicts rises. To mitigate this danger, worldwide agreements on arms control and ethical guidelines for emerging technologies are essential. Strengthening international institutions that oversee disarmament processes also helps prevent an arms race. When nations shift their focus from competition to collaboration—investing in humanitarian projects or joint research for disease prevention—they reduce the impulse to resort to force, paving the way to long-term peace.

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(1)	和訳問題	25点
(2)	空所補充	5点
(3)	空所補充	5点
(4)	内容説明	25点
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(6)	和訳問題	25点
(7)	要約問題	30点
Aセクション合計		120点
Bセクション（英作文）		30点
合計		150点