英検2級の仕事・経済・ビジネス長文5題40問｜売上・利益・物流・観光・働き方

英検2級の仕事・経済・ビジネス長文では、revenue、profit、expense、customer、supplierといった語彙を区別すると内容が読みやすくなります。慶英会では仕事・経済の英単語20語、地域商店の決済、配送会社、職場研修、地域観光、農産物市場の独自長文5題・内容一致20問を制作しました。売上・利益・費用・顧客数の違いに加え、担当者の期待とまだ検証されていない結果を整理する練習です。掲載される企業・店舗・売上などは学習用の架空事例であり、実在の事業者に関する調査報告ではありません。

結論｜売上・利益・利用回数・顧客数を区別する

取引件数が増えても、同じ顧客が何度も購入しただけかもしれません。売上が伸びても追加費用によって利益が増えていない場合があります。記録されたデータから何が確認され、どの効果が未測定なのかを英語で判断しましょう。

2026年度英検2級の公式出題形式

英検協会の2級試験内容によると、短文語句空所補充17問、長文語句空所補充6問、長文内容一致8問があり、ビジネス・仕事は主な出題題材の例です。独自長文が公式過去問と同じ順序で出題されるわけではないため、過去問ページも利用してください。

経済・ビジネスの英文を読むための重要語

仕事・経済の語彙20問

1．地域商店の支払い方法と売上

2．配送会社の経路と倉庫費用

3．職場研修と柔軟な勤務時間

4．地域観光と小規模店舗

5．農産物市場の予約と在庫管理

オリジナル長文5題・内容一致20問

オリジナル長文1｜地域商店の支払い方法と売上

A small shop began accepting payments through a smartphone app while continuing to accept cash and bank cards. The owner hoped this would make shopping more convenient for customers who preferred not to carry coins. Staff needed training because the app sometimes failed when the internet connection was weak. When that happened, they explained the problem and offered an alternative payment method. During the first month, the shop recorded 120 payments made through the app. However, the owner did not know how many individual customers had used it. Some people might have made several payments, and others may simply have changed from paying cash to using the app. The shop also paid a monthly fee for the new service. The owner planned to compare total sales, service fees and customer feedback before deciding whether the new method improved the business. More app transactions did not automatically mean that profits had increased.

読解ポイント：決済件数・顧客数・利益を区別

オリジナル長文2｜配送会社の経路と倉庫費用

A local delivery company tested a new system for collecting packages from several shops. Instead of sending a separate vehicle to every shop at different times, staff brought packages to a small warehouse and sorted them by destination. Managers hoped this would reduce repeated trips and make delivery routes easier to organize. The plan required additional storage space and workers who could sort packages carefully. Drivers also needed to consider road safety and special requirements for fragile goods. The company therefore kept its older delivery method for items that could not be handled through the warehouse. Employees recorded the number of packages delivered and the hours vehicles were used. They had not yet established whether total operating costs had fallen, because warehouse rent and staff time added new expenses. Managers planned to review delays, customer comments and fuel spending before considering expansion to other districts. Fewer trips did not necessarily mean lower overall costs.

読解ポイント：配送回数と運営経費を分ける

オリジナル長文3｜職場研修と柔軟な勤務時間

A design company offered training sessions for employees using a new computer system. Some workers attended lessons in the office, while others joined online because they had different schedules. The company also allowed certain teams to change their starting times when their work could be completed without delaying important meetings. Managers hoped the training would help workers make fewer routine mistakes. However, some employees found the software difficult to use and needed extra instructions. The company prepared written guides and asked team leaders to offer additional support when necessary. After several weeks, the company had recorded attendance at the training sessions and collected comments from employees. Those records did not show whether overall productivity had improved. Managers planned to compare project completion times and customer feedback over a longer period. Flexible schedules were not offered to every employee, because some jobs required staff to be present during fixed hours. The trial continued while managers reviewed its practical limits.

読解ポイント：研修参加と生産性の改善を分ける

オリジナル長文4｜地域観光と小規模店舗

A history museum and several small shops prepared a walking guide for visitors. It included information about older buildings, local stores and ways to use public transportation. Organizers hoped the guide would encourage visitors to explore the neighborhood rather than travel directly from the station to the museum. The guide was available online and in print. Some visitors preferred printed maps because they could be used without internet access. Participating shops were asked to confirm their opening hours, since some businesses changed their schedules during different seasons. During the first month, the museum recorded the number of printed guides distributed and the number of online downloads. Staff did not know whether the project had increased sales at local shops or how many visitors stayed overnight. Organizers planned to review printing costs, tourist feedback and shop owners’ comments before adding more locations. A manager noted that downloading a guide was not the same as making a purchase.

読解ポイント：案内のダウンロード数と地域の売上は別

オリジナル長文5｜農産物市場の予約と在庫管理

A weekend farmers’ market tested an online reservation service for vegetables and fruit. Customers could choose certain items in advance and collect them at the market. Farmers hoped the service would help them estimate demand and reduce the number of unsold products. Customers who preferred choosing food in person could still shop without making a reservation. Organizers also tested small discounts on selected goods near closing time. Staff recorded the number of products sold at regular and reduced prices. However, sales figures alone did not show whether each farmer earned more profit. Transport costs, storage and extra time spent preparing orders also affected expenses. Several suppliers said that packing reserved items early in the morning required additional work. The market therefore limited the number of online reservations each day. Managers planned to review the amount of unsold produce, operating expenses and customer feedback before expanding the service. They did not claim that online ordering was always better for every farmer.

読解ポイント：売上・利益・作業負担を区別

本文中の事実と予測を分ける

1. どのサービスが新しく導入されたか
2. 利用者・顧客・従業員のうち誰に利点があるか
3. 何の費用・人手・安全上の課題が残るか
4. 利用・売上の件数と実際の利益を混同していないか
5. 拡大予定に条件が付いていないか

10日間の復習手順

最初の5日で毎日1テーマの語彙4問と長文4問、6〜8日目に誤答した根拠の再確認、9日目に各本文の主題を英語2文で説明、10日目に英検協会の初見過去問に取り組みます。

よくある質問

英検2級では経営の専門知識が必要ですか？

経済・ビジネスの基本的な英文を読み取る力は役立ちますが、専門的な経営資格の試験ではありません。本文の数値と論理を理解することが中心です。

取引件数が増えたら顧客数も増えますか？

同じ人が繰り返し取引することがあるため、取引件数だけでは利用者の人数は断定できません。

revenueとprofitは同じですか？

いいえ。売上・収入と利益は異なり、費用などを考慮する必要があります。

この40問の正答数で公式CSEスコアは分かりますか？

慶英会の独自教材のため、英検協会の公式CSEスコアに換算できません。

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