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問1

The outdoor tour was postponed ___ strong winds near the coast.

1. owing to
2. because
3. although
4. while

問2

The tour was postponed ___ the wind was too strong.

1. due to
2. because
3. despite
4. in spite of

問3

The museum’s repair project succeeded ___ donations from residents.

1. although
2. because
3. thanks to
4. however

問4

The traffic problems are due ___ roadwork near the station.

1. for
2. of
3. with
4. to

問5

The lecture was canceled ___ the speaker’s illness.

1. because of
2. because
3. although
4. until

問6

___ the registration website was unavailable, the center used paper forms.

1. Despite
2. Because
3. Owing to
4. Because of

問7

The tour was canceled as a result ___ a safety warning.

1. for
2. to
3. of
4. with

問8

The main door is under repair. ___, visitors must use the side entrance.

1. In contrast
2. For example
3. Even though
4. As a result

問9

The delay was ___ a shortage of trained workers.

1. due to
2. because
3. although
4. unless

問10

Owing ___ a technical problem, the event was moved online.

1. for
2. to
3. in
4. at

問11

Thanks ___ the volunteers, the books were safely moved.

1. of
2. for
3. to
4. with

問12

The town kept extra water supplies ___ possible weather problems.

1. as a result
2. because
3. although
4. because of

問13

Some visitors found the entrance faster ___ the clearer signs.

1. thanks to
2. because
3. although
4. if

問14

The concert was delayed because ___ heavy rain.

1. to
2. of
3. at
4. for

問15

The outdoor event continued ___ the heavy rain.

1. because
2. owing to
3. despite
4. as a result of

問16

The class was canceled ___ too few students had registered.

1. due to
2. despite
3. as a result of
4. because

問17

The increase cannot be explained solely ___ the new signs.

1. by
2. for
3. at
4. to

問18

The speaker was late because of ___ bus delay.

1. delay
2. the
3. late
4. delayed

問19

The rise in visitors was partly due ___ longer opening hours.

1. of
2. for
3. to
4. at

問20

The staff used a smaller room as a result ___ construction work.

1. to
2. at
3. with
4. of

問21

元の英文：Because the road was icy, the bus arrived late.

問22

元の英文：Owing to a power failure, the office closed early.

問23

元の英文：The volunteers’ help made the event possible.

問24

元の英文：Heavy rain caused the bridge to close.

問25

元の英文：The new signs allowed visitors to find the entrance more easily.

問26

元の英文：The meeting was postponed because the speaker became ill.

問27

元の英文：An electrical failure caused the system to stop.

問28

元の英文：Because of safety concerns, the trial was delayed.

問29

元の英文：Helpful feedback led the staff to revise the guide.

問30

元の英文：Because the museum lacked staff, it shortened its opening hours.

問31

元の英文：Volunteer support allowed the project to continue.

問32

元の英文：The printer failed, so the staff prepared handwritten labels.

問33｜Why did the library extend Friday hours?

1. To help residents who found daytime visits difficult
2. To close the nearby community center
3. To remove all weekend services
4. To replace every library worker

問34｜Why can the visitor increase not be attributed entirely to the new hours?

1. No records were kept
2. A separate community event occurred nearby
3. The library was closed every Friday
4. Every visitor was asked a question

問35｜What will happen before a permanent decision?

1. Every book will be removed
2. The service will be canceled automatically
3. Different types of weeks will be compared
4. The event hall will be sold

問36｜Why was construction first delayed?

1. Because of a lack of suitable materials
2. Because no students wanted science lessons
3. Thanks to lower rainfall
4. Because the garden was already complete

問37｜What helped the project finally go ahead?

1. An increase in ticket prices
2. Support from local volunteers
3. Closing the playground permanently
4. A new examination

問38｜Which effect remains unmeasured?

1. Whether the garden was built
2. Whether students make observations
3. Whether nearby street flooding decreases
4. Whether the project used soil

問39｜Why was the original session rescheduled?

1. Because the building was sold
2. Because an instructor became ill
3. Because every visitor canceled
4. Because a new bus route opened

問40｜What helped with room preparation?

1. A new ticket fee
2. Automatic equipment repair
3. A volunteer’s assistance
4. A canceled safety check

問41｜What is the center not claiming?

1. It sent notifications
2. The date changed
3. The room was prepared
4. The session definitely improved participants’ health

問42｜What caused some photographs to deteriorate?

1. Humidity and poor storage conditions
2. A new community class
3. The opening of a library
4. Public donations

問43｜What did donations help the museum buy?

1. School uniforms
2. Protective containers and cleaning materials
3. Public transport tickets
4. New sports equipment

問44｜What is required before displaying digital copies?

1. Every student must pay
2. The museum must close
3. Privacy checks and appropriate permission
4. All originals must be destroyed