英検2級無料模試【第58セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と本文根拠

問1

The city plans to ______ its flood-warning system after residents reported that some messages arrived too late.

1. improve
2. borrow
3. consume
4. refuse

問2

The teacher asked students to ______ the sources of all figures used in their presentation.

1. estimate
2. identify
3. repair
4. attend

問3

We need to ______ the long-term costs of the new electric bus before purchasing more vehicles.

1. persuade
2. observe
3. calculate
4. deliver

問4

The historical library has decided to ______ the original handwritten letters rather than throw them away after scanning.

1. interrupt
2. compare
3. request
4. preserve

問5

The museum is working to make its exhibitions more ______ to visitors with different mobility needs.

1. accessible
2. ancient
3. financial
4. temporary

問6

The organizer agreed to ______ the workshop by one week because the main room needed repairs.

1. restore
2. postpone
3. recommend
4. interrupt

問7

The school will ______ an anonymous survey to find out which after-school activities students prefer.

1. compare
2. protect
3. conduct
4. recover

問8

Before using the damaged equipment, the club must have it ______ by a qualified technician.

1. predict
2. avoid
3. assume
4. inspected

問9

The old research data did not provide enough ______ to support the claim that the policy reduced traffic.

1. evidence
2. attendance
3. equipment
4. permission

問10

The library’s new program allows residents to ______ instruments that they need only occasionally.

1. invent
2. borrow
3. reduce
4. persuade

問11

The volunteers found that the number of birds ______ significantly between early spring and summer.

1. pretended
2. contained
3. varied
4. provided

問12

The coordinator will ______ all registered visitors about the entrance change by email.

1. assume
2. estimate
3. compete
4. notify

問13

The newspaper published a ______ after discovering that an earlier article had included an incorrect date.

1. correction
2. prediction
3. permission
4. reservation

問14

The new community bus service will ______ on whether enough drivers are available on weekends.

1. consist
2. depend
3. arrive
4. compare

問15

It is important to ______ between an application receipt and a confirmed place in a class.

1. borrow
2. contribute
3. distinguish
4. achieve

問16

The team reached a decision ______ reviewing the safety reports from all three locations.

1. although
2. since
3. because
4. after

問17

The city wants to ______ the unnecessary use of electricity in public buildings.

1. minimize
2. translate
3. recognize
4. replace

長文空所A｜公共図書館の夜間開館

A town library wanted to offer more opportunities for teenagers to study after school. The librarians first considered extending opening hours every weekday. However, a survey showed that some students had club activities until late, while others needed a quiet place on weekends. The library decided to test different schedules [18] adopting a permanent one.

During the trial, more teenagers visited on Saturday mornings, but weekday evening attendance remained low on certain days. The librarians also recorded the cost of extra staff. [19], they asked students who lived far away whether buses were available when the library closed. The staff recognized that visitor numbers alone could not show whether the service was useful to everyone.

After three months, the library kept the Saturday service and changed the weekday plan. The managers agreed to collect more information after the examination period [20] students’ schedules and needs could be different at other times of year.

問18｜空欄[18]

1. before
2. unless
3. despite
4. as soon as

問19｜空欄[19]

1. On the contrary
2. In addition
3. Otherwise
4. By contrast

問20｜空欄[20]

1. although
2. unless
3. because
4. so that

長文空所B｜川の水位と調査の限界

A science class compared measurements of a local river before and after a heavy storm. One measuring device showed a much higher value than another. Several students believed that pollution had increased, but their teacher asked them to check how the devices had been used [21] publishing a conclusion.

The students learned that one instrument had been placed near a drainage pipe, while the other was in a calmer part of the river. They repeated their measurements under more comparable conditions. [22], the difference between the new readings was smaller.

The class reported what it had observed and what was still uncertain. It suggested recording rainfall, locations, and measurement times during future visits [23] other groups could understand and evaluate the results.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. after
2. before
3. despite
4. in addition to

問22｜空欄[22]

1. For instance
2. However
3. As a result
4. On the contrary

問23｜空欄[23]

1. because of
2. as long as
3. even though
4. so that

Eメール｜地域の科学交流イベント

From: Blue Harbor Science Center
To: Participating School Teams
Subject: Submission dates and arrival information

Dear Students,

Thank you for taking part in our annual science exchange event. Each group will have five minutes for its presentation and three minutes for questions. All groups must submit a written summary of no more than 250 words by Monday, November 9. Teams that plan to use slides must also upload their files by Thursday, November 12.

Please note that the automatic reply after uploading a file confirms only that the system received it. It does not mean that the file has passed our technical checks. We will contact groups that need to make corrections.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 14, at the city science center. Registration opens at the west entrance at 9:15 a.m., and the first presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. Students who want to demonstrate electrical equipment must contact the organizer for a safety review before the event.

We look forward to learning about your projects.

問24｜What must every team submit by November 9?

1. A complete video file
2. An electrical experiment
3. A written summary
4. A printed ticket for all visitors

問25｜What does an automatic upload reply confirm?

1. The system received the file, but it may still need checking
2. The presentation was selected for an award
3. All electrical equipment is approved
4. The team is the first presenter

説明文｜街路樹を増やす計画と歩道の安全

Some towns plant trees along shopping streets to provide shade during hot weather. Trees can also improve the appearance of public spaces. However, their roots may damage walking surfaces, and large branches can sometimes block signs or streetlights.

One town tested several tree species near a public square. Volunteers recorded shade at different times and asked residents whether the paths were easy to use. Some people using wheelchairs or strollers said that certain paths had become uneven. The town invited engineers and tree specialists to inspect the sites and recommend changes to the paving.

The results suggested that well-chosen trees could provide useful shade, but managers did not conclude that planting more trees was always the best solution. They planned to compare shade, accessibility, water needs, and maintenance costs at different locations.

Before expanding the project, officials will consider both environmental benefits and the safety of pedestrians.

問26｜What problem did some residents report?

1. All trees had been removed from the square
2. The town had no streetlights
3. Some walking surfaces had become uneven
4. Every path was wide and flat

問27｜What did town officials do after receiving this feedback?

1. They stopped monitoring the area
2. They asked specialists to assess and improve the paths
3. They closed all nearby shops
4. They decided that safety checks were unnecessary

問28｜What is the main idea of the passage?

1. Tree planting is always harmful
2. The number of trees is the only useful measure
3. Pedestrians should avoid every shaded street
4. Trees can help, but safety and maintenance must also be considered

説明文｜学校の学習用端末と通信環境

A secondary school introduced a laptop lending program for students who did not have suitable computers at home. The devices made it easier for some learners to complete online assignments and research projects.

However, teachers discovered that borrowing a laptop did not solve every problem. Several students had unreliable internet connections, and others needed help with saving files or keeping personal information secure. The school introduced short training sessions and allowed students to download certain materials while they were connected at school.

Staff recorded how frequently devices were borrowed, how many repairs were required, and whether students could complete their assignments. They also continued offering printed materials when needed. The principal explained that high borrowing numbers alone did not prove that the program was benefiting every student.

The school will compare educational benefits with maintenance costs and the needs of different households before making the service permanent.

問29｜Why did some students still have trouble with online work?

1. The school had stopped lending laptops
2. All devices were permanently damaged
3. Some households had unreliable internet access
4. Every student preferred to use a phone

問30｜What information did staff collect?

1. Only the price of new school buildings
2. Device loans, repair needs, and assignment completion
3. The number of buses near the school
4. The names of every visitor to the school

問31｜How will the school decide whether to continue the program?

1. By assuming every family has the same resources
2. By counting only the number of borrowed devices
3. By replacing all printed materials
4. By comparing learning benefits, costs, and different household needs