英検2級無料模試【第57セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠・和訳

問1

The city plans to ______ the results of the new public transport trial before expanding it.

1. translate
2. evaluate
3. borrow
4. refuse

問2

The library had to ______ its evening lecture because the speaker was unable to attend.

1. put off
2. carry out
3. look after
4. give away

問3

Researchers should ______ the original report before repeating statistics found online.

1. interrupt
2. consume
3. replace
4. consult

問4

The new school science center will ______ students with a safe environment for experiments.

1. persuade
2. inform
3. provide
4. compare

問5

Residents were encouraged to ______ single-use bottles by using public water stations.

1. resemble
2. avoid
3. predict
4. obtain

問6

The number of visitors began to ______ after the exhibition moved farther from the railway station.

1. decline
2. maintain
3. repair
4. persuade

問7

The newspaper printed a ______ after discovering a mistake in the opening date.

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

問8

The town will ______ its mobile library service to several distant neighborhoods.

1. refuse
2. observe
3. extend
4. calculate

問9

Every participant must ______ with the laboratory’s safety rules.

1. compete
2. comply
3. compare
4. consist

問10

The schedule was changed in ______ to requests from students with club activities.

1. response
2. contrast
3. addition
4. charge

問11

The teams could not ______ their measurements because they had used different units.

1. provide
2. borrow
3. arrange
4. compare

問12

The damaged wooden steps were no longer ______ for use by the public.

1. familiar
2. generous
3. suitable
4. likely

問13

All teams must ______ their registration forms before the deadline.

1. contain
2. submit
3. replace
4. infer

問14

The council will ______ the impact of the new recycling program before extending it.

1. assess
2. recover
3. refuse
4. predict

問15

The archive stores documents in a room where temperature and moisture are carefully ______.

1. borrowed
2. translated
3. persuaded
4. controlled

問16

Visitors should bring another payment method ______ the ticket machine stops working.

1. even though
2. unless
3. in case
4. as soon as

問17

It is important to ______ the difference between applying and being accepted.

1. donate
2. recognize
3. transport
4. increase

長文A｜公共図書館の週末開館を見直す

A neighborhood library wanted to help students who could not visit during normal opening hours. Staff first proposed keeping the building open later every weekday. A survey revealed, however, that some families preferred weekends because students had club activities on weekday evenings. The library therefore tested two schedules [18] deciding which should become permanent.

More students visited on Saturdays, but weekday evening attendance remained low on certain days. Managers also recorded additional staffing and electricity costs. [19], they asked whether students without convenient public transport could actually reach the building.

After three months, the library chose to continue Saturday opening and to reconsider the weekday plan. Staff agreed to review the results again after examination season, [20] students’ schedules and needs might change.

問18

1. before
2. unless
3. despite
4. instead of

問19

1. On the contrary
2. In addition
3. Otherwise
4. Nevertheless

問20

1. in spite of
2. rather than
3. because
4. as well as

長文B｜再利用段ボールで作る展示台

An art club collected used cardboard for exhibition displays. Some pieces were wet or damaged, so the teacher asked students to sort the materials by condition [21] using them for structures that would hold heavy objects.

The students built models and tested them in similar conditions. One attractive model became unstable when the room was humid. [22], they changed the design rather than placing it in the final exhibition.

Although many pieces could be reused, the club did not conclude that every piece of old cardboard was safe. It recommended testing strength and durability [23] choosing how each piece should be used.

問21

1. after
2. before
3. unless
4. despite

問22

1. For example
2. On the other hand
3. As a result
4. In addition

問23

1. because of
2. although
3. as well as
4. before

Eメール｜科学館の中高生発表会

From: Harbor Science Center
To: Student Research Teams
Subject: Final instructions for the science forum

Dear Students,

Thank you for joining our science forum. Every team must submit a written project summary of no more than 250 words, even if it plans to use slides or a physical model.

Please send the summary by Monday, November 9. Teams that use slides should also upload their files by Thursday, November 12. An automatic message after uploading confirms only that the file reached our system; it does not mean the file passed a technical check.

The forum will take place on Saturday, November 14. Registration begins at the science center’s west entrance at 9:15 a.m., and the first presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. Each team will have five minutes to speak and three minutes to answer questions. Teams that plan to use electrical devices must contact the organizers in advance to discuss safety.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

1. A complete recording of the speech
2. An approved electrical device
3. A written project summary
4. A ticket for every visitor

問25｜What does an automatic upload message confirm?

1. The file was received, not necessarily approved
2. Every safety requirement was completed
3. The team has won a prize
4. The team will present first

説明文｜防災地図の更新と避難経路

Many towns prepare maps showing evacuation routes and emergency meeting places. These maps are useful, but roads and buildings can change after they are printed. A route that was accessible a year ago may be closed during repairs.

One town invited residents to test the walking routes shown on its map. Several people found a crossing with steps that were difficult for wheelchair users or families with strollers. Another group discovered a bridge that had been temporarily closed. The town asked engineers to check the reports and identify suitable alternatives.

The updated map included step-free routes and the date when each location had last been checked. Printed notices were also prepared because power failures can prevent people from reading digital maps. Officials explained that a map is a planning tool and cannot replace the latest emergency directions from responsible authorities.

The town will continue checking its routes regularly and asking residents for feedback. Its goal is to make information useful for people with different needs.

問26｜Why did the town ask residents to test the routes?

1. To check whether the routes were still usable for different people
2. To replace every bridge immediately
3. To stop using emergency maps
4. To remove meeting places from the maps

問27｜Why did the town prepare printed notices?

1. Every website had been permanently removed
2. The town wanted to ban phones
3. Officials were closing all public buildings
4. Digital information might be unavailable during power failures

問28｜What is the central message?

1. The shortest route is always the safest
2. Evacuation routes must be checked, updated, and accessible
3. Printed maps never become outdated
4. Residents should ignore current emergency instructions

説明文｜学校の端末貸出と学習環境

A library introduced a program for lending laptops to local students who had difficulty using computers at home. Students could borrow a device for two weeks and use it for homework or research projects.

The program soon created extra responsibilities. Staff needed to maintain devices, install updates, and protect personal information. Some students also had unreliable home internet connections, so owning a borrowed laptop was not enough to complete every online assignment. The library prepared short instructions and offered offline materials when necessary.

During a three-month trial, staff recorded how often devices were borrowed, which repairs were needed, and whether students managed to finish their work. They asked borrowers about technical difficulties and available support. High borrowing numbers alone would not prove that the program improved learning.

The library plans to review the service after a full year. Its goal is to improve access while balancing costs, privacy, and the needs of families with different resources.

問29｜Why are offline learning materials offered?

1. Every student dislikes computers
2. The library has no internet access at all
3. Some borrowers have unreliable home internet connections
4. All schoolwork must be completed on paper

問30｜What did staff measure in the first three months?

1. Only the number of computers sold
2. Loans, repairs, and whether borrowers completed their work
3. The number of buses near the library
4. Only the names of school principals

問31｜What is the program’s overall purpose?

1. To stop lending printed books
2. To replace every family’s home computer
3. To remove all technical assistance
4. To improve access while managing costs and privacy