英検2級無料模試【第52セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠解説

問1

The town introduced a new online service to ______ residents about changes to recycling collection days.

1. interrupt
2. borrow
3. notify
4. maintain

問2

Students are expected to ______ the sources of any figures used in their final presentation.

1. identify
2. replace
3. donate
4. assume

問3

The museum will ______ the original posters in a temperature-controlled storage room.

1. distribute
2. preserve
3. persuade
4. conduct

問4

The engineers decided to ______ the bridge after discovering serious damage to the supports.

1. reopen
2. recommend
3. close
4. construct

問5

The library received a large number of ______ for a later closing time on weekdays.

1. reservations
2. resources
3. conclusions
4. requests

問6

The committee decided to ______ the proposal until it had enough information about costs.

1. postpone
2. recover
3. divide
4. require

問7

The instructor asked everyone to ______ from touching the electrical equipment during the demonstration.

1. consist
2. refrain
3. account
4. arrive

問8

A clear list of ingredients is ______ for people who need to avoid certain foods.

1. ancient
2. optional
3. essential
4. distant

問9

The research report was ______ until the missing survey information had been checked.

1. provided
2. connected
3. explained
4. withheld

問10

The school is trying to ______ parents in planning a new after-school learning program.

1. involve
2. predict
3. replace
4. borrow

問11

The city’s traffic study found a ______ difference between weekday and weekend passenger numbers.

1. financial
2. significant
3. temporary
4. confident

問12

The new system can ______ whether a meeting room is already reserved at a particular time.

1. persuade
2. transport
3. indicate
4. repair

問13

The charity had to ______ several deliveries because of the damaged road.

1. look up
2. take after
3. turn down
4. put off

問14

The organizers asked participants to ______ their attendance by replying to the confirmation email.

1. confirm
2. admit
3. estimate
4. consider

問15

The staff will ______ the old display with a larger screen that is easier to read.

1. permit
2. replace
3. observe
4. reserve

問16

It would be unwise to draw a ______ from only one measurement.

1. process
2. resource
3. conclusion
4. permission

問17

The museum is open to students from every school, ______ of whether they have visited before.

1. in addition
2. as a result
3. according
4. regardless

長文A｜地域の使い捨て容器を減らす試行

A town wanted to reduce the number of disposable cups used at public events. The local sports center introduced reusable cups that visitors could borrow by paying a small deposit. People received the deposit back when they returned a cup in suitable condition. During the first month, many visitors welcomed the system [18] they did not need to buy a reusable cup themselves.

However, the center soon discovered that collecting and washing the cups required additional staff time. Some cups also went missing, and replacements had to be purchased. The managers therefore recorded cleaning costs, missing cups, and the number of times each cup was reused. They wanted to find out [19] the project would actually reduce overall costs and waste.

After three months, the staff reported useful information but not a final conclusion. They planned to compare the program with ordinary disposable cups over a longer period. The town decided to adjust deposit rules [20] expanding the project to other public facilities.

問18｜空欄[18]

1. although
2. because
3. unless
4. instead of

問19｜空欄[19]

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

問20｜空欄[20]

1. because of
2. regardless of
3. before
4. even though

長文B｜地域の古い建物の記録

A history club was preparing a website about old buildings in its neighborhood. Students collected photographs, newspaper articles, and interviews with residents. One interviewee said that a theater had opened in 1930. However, another person remembered the building being completed much later. The students decided to check written records [21] accepting either memory as a fact.

They discovered that the theater had opened in 1938. The students corrected the date and added a note explaining the evidence. The team also realized that having a copy of a photograph did not automatically give it permission to publish the image online. They began checking publication rights [22] preparing the website.

The final project included both verified facts and carefully labeled personal memories. The teacher praised the students for being willing to correct their first ideas. They had learned that good historical research involves not only collecting interesting stories [23] also examining the reliability and rights of the sources.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. in addition to
2. instead of
3. as a result of
4. because of

問22｜空欄[22]

1. after
2. because
3. until
4. while

問23｜空欄[23]

1. but
2. so
3. or
4. if

Eメール｜学校のロボット展示と応募締切

From: West Valley Technology Fair
To: Participating Schools
Subject: Project submission and exhibition information

Dear Students and Teachers,

We are pleased to invite student teams to our technology fair on Saturday, December 5. Each team may submit one project explaining a problem it hopes to solve. Projects may include a short video or photographs, but every team must send a written summary of up to 250 words.

The written summary is due on Monday, November 30. Teams that plan to show videos must also upload their files by Wednesday, December 2, so that our technical staff can check whether they play correctly. Please note that an automatic upload message confirms receipt only; it does not mean the file has passed inspection.

The exhibition room opens for student registration at 8:45 a.m. on December 5. Presentations begin at 9:30 a.m. If your project includes equipment that may be unsafe, contact us before the event to discuss whether a demonstration is permitted. Do not bring unapproved chemicals or devices that require special supervision.

We look forward to seeing your ideas.

問24｜What must every team submit by November 30?

1. A complete video file
2. A full-size working robot
3. A written project summary
4. A printed ticket for every visitor

問25｜What does an automatic file-upload message mean?

1. The file has reached the system
2. Technical inspection is complete
3. The project can be demonstrated without checks
4. The team has been assigned a prize

説明文｜緑の屋根と建物の温度

Some cities are studying whether plants grown on roofs can make buildings more comfortable during summer. Leaves may shade a roof and reduce the amount of heat entering the rooms below. Supporters also say that green roofs can create small spaces for insects and birds in crowded neighborhoods.

A group of college students examined two buildings, one with plants on its roof and one without. On several hot afternoons, the building with plants had a lower temperature near its top floor. However, the students recognized that the buildings differed in age, insulation, and ventilation. Those differences could also affect the readings, so they did not claim that the plants alone had caused the result.

Green roofs need careful maintenance. They add weight to a building and require suitable drainage to protect the structure. Before considering a new installation, engineers must check whether the roof can support the system safely. The students recommended further comparisons between more similar buildings and an assessment of water use and maintenance costs.

The project suggests that rooftop planting may be useful, but practical decisions require information about both environmental benefits and building safety.

問26｜Why could the students not be certain that plants caused the temperature difference?

1. The buildings also differed in insulation and ventilation.
2. No temperature measurements had been taken.
3. Both buildings had exactly the same roofs.
4. The roof plants had already been removed.

問27｜What must engineers check before a green roof is installed?

1. Whether students like the color of the plants
2. Whether birds already live nearby
3. Whether every roof can use identical plants
4. Whether the building can safely support the added weight

問28｜What does the passage mainly suggest?

1. Every city must install green roofs immediately
2. Green roofs may help, but safety and maintenance matter.
3. Green roofs have no possible benefits.
4. Water use cannot affect rooftop gardens.

説明文｜小さな町の移動型学習室

A town with several distant neighborhoods began testing a mobile study room. A small vehicle visited community centers and provided tables, books, and a few laptops. The organizers hoped the service would help students who could not easily reach the main public library.

At first, the vehicle stopped at the same three centers every week. Attendance was high near the railway station, but few students came to the other two places. The organizers interviewed families and learned that some children were busy with sports and music activities during the scheduled visits. Others could not safely walk to the stops after dark.

The town changed the schedule and moved one stop closer to a school. It also added an earlier session for younger students. More visitors began using the service, but the staff recorded fuel costs, travel time, and the number of trained supervisors needed for each stop.

After a six-month trial, the town plans to decide whether the program should continue. Officials say that a useful service must be both accessible to students and manageable for the people operating it.

問29｜Why did the original schedule fail to serve some students?

1. The vehicle contained no books.
2. Every neighborhood had a convenient library.
3. Some children had conflicting activities or unsafe routes after dark.
4. The organizers refused to interview families.

問30｜What change did the town make?

1. It stopped providing laptops.
2. It adjusted times and moved one stop closer to a school.
3. It closed all community centers.
4. It required students to visit only after dark.

問31｜What is the town considering before making the program permanent?

1. Only the number of books donated by residents
2. Only the price of the vehicle
3. Whether the library should remove its other services
4. Whether access benefits justify operating resources