英検2級無料模試【第59セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と詳しい根拠

問1

The community center decided to ______ more space for children who needed a quiet place to read.

1. allocate
2. invent
3. reject
4. consume

問2

The organizer asked the speaker to ______ the instructions because several visitors had misunderstood them.

1. transport
2. clarify
3. preserve
4. obtain

問3

Because of a ______ of trained workers, the library could not extend its opening hours this month.

1. donation
2. result
3. shortage
4. permission

問4

The school has ______ a survey to find out which subjects students want to study after class.

1. requested for
2. returned from
3. belonged to
4. conducted

問5

The new playground requires regular ______ to ensure that its equipment remains safe.

1. maintenance
2. departure
3. attendance
4. application

問6

Staff will ______ registered participants if the workshop is moved to another room.

1. distinguish
2. notify
3. reduce
4. calculate

問7

One unusual measurement is not enough to ______ that the stream has become more polluted.

1. request
2. permit
3. prove
4. borrow

問8

The town hopes to develop a more ______ transport system by considering both costs and environmental effects.

1. temporary
2. distant
3. ancient
4. sustainable

問9

The committee rejected the first ______ because it did not explain how the changes would be paid for.

1. proposal
2. instrument
3. permission
4. routine

問10

The survey results may ______ problems that were not noticed during the first trial.

1. reserve
2. reveal
3. donate
4. borrow

問11

Many residents found it difficult to ______ the sudden increase in electricity costs.

1. take part in
2. look forward to
3. cope with
4. consist of

問12

The success of the project will ______ whether enough people volunteer to maintain the equipment.

1. occur to
2. look after
3. arrive at
4. depend on

問13

Visitors need to request accessible seating ______ because only a small number of spaces are available.

1. in advance
2. as a result
3. in contrast
4. in public

問14

Before expanding the program, managers must take transport costs ______ account.

1. for
2. into
3. of
4. on

問15

The students ______ between the information they had confirmed and ideas that still needed testing.

1. donated
2. protected
3. distinguished
4. guaranteed

問16

The committee asked for ______ figures rather than guesses about future operating costs.

1. available to
2. reliable to
3. reliability
4. accurate

問17

The school offered an ______ activity for students who were unable to join the outdoor field trip.

1. alternative
2. ordinary to
3. responsible for
4. independent of

長文A｜学校の古本交換を継続するために

A student council wanted to reduce the number of textbooks and novels being thrown away at the end of the school year. It organized a book exchange where students could bring books they no longer needed and choose others. During the first event, many books were collected, but some were too damaged to be used safely. The organizers decided to check the condition of donated books [18] placing them on the tables.

The event attracted many students. However, the council noticed that popular titles disappeared quickly, while less familiar books were often left behind. Staff recorded which types of books were requested and asked participants for feedback. [19], they introduced a reservation period for textbooks that were especially popular.

The council hoped to repeat the event each year. It wanted to compare waste reduction, staffing needs, and the time required for checking books [20] deciding whether the exchange should become a permanent school program.

問18｜空欄[18]

1. before
2. although
3. because of
4. despite

問19｜空欄[19]

1. On the contrary
2. For this reason
3. In contrast
4. Otherwise

問20｜空欄[20]

1. in case of
2. as long as
3. before
4. in spite of

長文B｜夜の天文観察と街灯

A science club wanted to organize a public evening event where residents could observe stars. The club planned to use a school field, but the area was very bright because of nearby streetlights. Several students suggested switching the lights off during the event. Their teacher explained that the lights were also important for pedestrians, [21] turning them off without a safety review was not appropriate.

The students asked the town office whether they could use shields to direct some light away from the field without making the paths unsafe. They expected the shield to block unwanted light without creating new risks for nearby paths. They tested a small shield in a supervised area and collected feedback from walkers and visitors. [22], they learned that the design reduced unwanted light in one direction but created a dark corner nearby.

The club redesigned the shield and planned another trial. Its report explained both the possible benefit for observing stars and the importance of keeping walking routes safe, [23] other organizers could evaluate the idea responsibly.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. however
2. so
3. unless
4. despite

問22｜空欄[22]

1. For example
2. Meanwhile
3. However
4. Therefore

問23｜空欄[23]

1. because of
2. although
3. before
4. so that

Eメール｜地域の芸術・科学展示の受付

From: Civic Learning Festival Office
To: Student Groups
Subject: Exhibition arrangements and equipment checks

Dear Students,

Thank you for taking part in our community learning festival. Every group must send a written description of its project, limited to 200 words, by Monday, November 16. Teams planning to show a video should also upload the file by Wednesday, November 18. An automatic reply confirms that the file reached our system, but the file must still be checked by technical staff.

The festival will be held on Saturday, November 21. Registration begins at the cultural center’s east entrance at 9:00 a.m. Each group must finish registering by 9:30 a.m. The exhibition opens to visitors at 10:00 a.m.

If your display includes photographs of identifiable people, please check permission for public display before submitting them. Groups using electrical devices should provide a list of equipment in advance so that our safety team can review the setup. You may show printed photographs instead if a device cannot be approved.

Thank you for your cooperation.

問24｜What is every group required to submit by November 16?

1. A complete video file
2. A working electrical model
3. A written project description
4. A printed ticket for every visitor

問25｜What is true about the automatic upload reply?

1. It confirms receipt, not completion of a technical check
2. It guarantees that the equipment is safe
3. It proves every photograph is permitted
4. It confirms the group’s position in a competition

説明文｜再利用容器の運営費と廃棄物

Many cafés are testing reusable containers that customers can borrow for takeaway meals. Users pay a deposit when collecting food and receive it back after returning a container in suitable condition. Supporters believe that the program may reduce disposable packaging.

However, reusable containers also need to be washed, transported, inspected, and replaced when damaged. One group of cafés examined the total cost of these steps during a trial. They discovered that some customers returned containers quickly, while others kept them for weeks. Containers that were not returned had to be replaced, increasing the cost.

The cafés responded by introducing clearer return rules and more convenient collection points. They also studied whether customers made a separate car trip just to return a container. Managers said that environmental benefits could be smaller if extra driving increased substantially.

The group plans to compare costs and waste over a longer period before expanding the program. Its aim is to make sharing useful without assuming that every reusable system is automatically cheaper or better for the environment.

問26｜What causes additional replacement costs in the program?

1. Every customer returns containers immediately
2. Containers are only used inside the café
3. Some containers are not returned
4. No containers require cleaning

問27｜Why did the cafés study customers’ travel?

1. They wanted to sell more cars
2. Separate car trips could reduce environmental benefits
3. They planned to close all collection points
4. Driving distance never affects the environment

問28｜What is the main conclusion?

1. All reusable systems are necessarily cheaper
2. The first trial proves permanent success
3. Disposable packaging always creates less waste
4. Reuse should be assessed through total costs and effects over time

説明文｜町の科学館の静かな時間帯

A science museum receives visitors with many different needs. Some enjoy crowded demonstrations, while others have difficulty concentrating when announcements, music, and conversations occur at the same time. The museum decided to test a quieter visiting period on Tuesday mornings.

During the trial, the museum reduced recorded announcements and delayed some noisy demonstrations. The main exhibits remained open, and staff continued giving directions when requested. Visitors who preferred ordinary programs could still attend at other times.

After several weeks, most people who had requested quieter visits reported that the new period was helpful. However, the managers also found that extra staff planning was required. They therefore recorded visitor feedback, attendance, and operating costs instead of assuming that every branch of the museum should adopt the same schedule.

The museum aims to improve access by offering appropriate options, while evaluating whether each service is practical for staff and visitors.

問29｜What changed during the quiet visiting period?

1. Every exhibit was closed
2. All visitors had to remain silent
3. Recorded announcements and some noisy demonstrations were reduced
4. Admission became available only to school groups

問30｜What remained available during the trial?

1. Only the museum shop
2. Main exhibits and staff assistance
3. Only outdoor activities
4. No visitor information

問31｜Why are managers collecting costs and feedback?

1. To prove every visitor has identical needs
2. To stop offering all ordinary programs
3. Because no one appreciated the new period
4. To judge whether the schedule is useful and workable