英検2級無料模試【第40セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答・根拠解説

問1

Because several safety checks were unfinished, the city decided to ______ the opening of the new footbridge.

1. promote
2. postpone
3. replace
4. recognize

問2

The editor asked the students to ______ reliable sources whenever they included statistics in their reports.

1. cite
2. hide
3. predict
4. borrow

問3

The scientist could not draw a ______ conclusion because the sample was too small.

1. temporary
2. frequent
3. definite
4. gentle

問4

During the unusually dry summer, residents were encouraged to ______ water whenever possible.

1. consume
2. conserve
3. supply
4. measure

問5

The new equipment must be ______ regularly to prevent unexpected breakdowns.

1. maintained
2. imagined
3. ignored
4. announced

問6

The historian carefully ______ between documents written at the time and later opinions about the event.

1. borrowed
2. depended
3. distinguished
4. recovered

問7

The railway company apologized because its services had been seriously ______ by the storm.

1. improved
2. disrupted
3. supported
4. collected

問8

The workshop is ______ to all residents, including those who have never used a computer.

1. available
2. accurate
3. responsible
4. similar

問9

Researchers found that the second survey was ______ with the results of the first.

1. concerned
2. familiar
3. consistent
4. satisfied

問10

The school newspaper asked students to ______ from sharing private photographs without permission.

1. refrain
2. respond
3. recover
4. remind

問11

The volunteers were praised for their ______ efforts to keep the river clean over several years.

1. occasional
2. continuous
3. doubtful
4. accidental

問12

The guide explained how visitors could ______ of the free audio service at the museum.

1. make use
2. take place
3. run out
4. keep track

問13

The committee will ______ the proposal after receiving feedback from residents.

1. revise
2. prevent
3. achieve
4. import

問14

The technology is promising, but it is not yet ______ enough to be used in emergencies.

1. reliable
2. visible
3. curious
4. creative

問15

The city introduced a discount in order to ______ more commuters to use public buses.

1. persuade
2. confuse
3. separate
4. require

問16

The results suggest a relationship between sleep and memory; ______, they do not prove that one directly causes the other.

1. therefore
2. however
3. similarly
4. otherwise

問17

The museum has promised to ______ its collection accessible online so that more people can study the objects.

1. make
2. turn down
3. put aside
4. take after

長文1｜地域のリペアカフェ（問18～20）

Throwing away a broken object is often easier than finding someone to repair it. To change this habit, residents in a small town started a monthly repair café at a community center. Visitors bring items such as lamps, clothing, and wooden chairs, and volunteers explain how repairs can be made. At first, the organizers expected mostly older adults to attend. [18], many teenagers came with their families because they wanted to learn practical skills. The café has clear safety rules. Volunteers do not attempt complicated electrical work without professional training. [19], they direct owners of dangerous equipment to qualified specialists. This policy protects visitors while allowing the group to concentrate on safe repairs. The organizers also record how many objects are repaired and how much material may have been saved. These records help them [20] the project’s effect instead of claiming that every repaired object produces the same environmental benefit. Some items cannot be fixed, but participants still learn to examine problems carefully before buying replacements.

問18

1. For example
2. However
3. As a result of this rule
4. In other words

問19

1. Therefore
2. Meanwhile
3. Instead
4. Likewise

問20

1. assess
2. avoid
3. remove
4. delay

長文2｜都市の街路樹と気温調査（問21～23）

Cities are trying to reduce extreme heat during summer. Trees may help by providing shade and cooling the air as water leaves their leaves. Yet planting trees is not as simple as putting them wherever there is space. A university team placed temperature sensors on different streets to study how trees affect local conditions. The team collected readings at the same times on sunny days. [21], they could compare shaded and unshaded streets more fairly. The researchers noticed that some streets with many trees were cooler than nearby streets, [22] others showed only small differences. Buildings, wind, and pavement materials can also influence temperature. For this reason, the researchers warned city officials not to credit every temperature difference to trees alone. [23], the city plans to combine tree planting with changes to pavement and to keep measuring results for several years. Residents will also be asked which walking routes are most uncomfortable in hot weather.

問21

1. In contrast
2. By doing so
3. In addition to trees
4. At the same time as

問22

1. if
2. because
3. while
4. unless

問23

1. For instance
2. Nevertheless
3. As a result
4. In the past

長文3｜Eメール｜市立科学館のワークショップ（問24～27）

From: City Science Center
Subject: Information for school groups

Dear Teachers,

Thank you for your interest in our autumn science workshops. Last year, school groups were accepted in the order that their forms arrived. This year, to give more schools a chance, each group may list two preferred workshops. Our staff will confirm one workshop for each group after checking room sizes and equipment. Please do not tell students their first choice is guaranteed.

The workshops will take place on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15. Groups that cannot travel on Saturday may request Sunday places. Teachers should send the online registration form by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4. After registering, they may correct the number of participating students until noon on Friday, November 6. Requests made after that time may not be possible because the center must prepare safety equipment.

Students may take photographs of exhibits for school reports. However, photographs showing other visitors should not be posted online without their permission. In the robot workshop, each participant must wear safety glasses supplied by the center. Please tell us in advance if a student requires accessible equipment.

We look forward to welcoming your class.

Mika Tanaka

School Program Coordinator

問24

What changed in the registration process this year?

1. Schools will choose their own workshop without staff approval.
2. Groups can give two preferences, but staff will confirm one.
3. Every school must attend both days.
4. Only schools that visited last year may register.

問25

What is the latest time for a teacher to correct the number of students?

1. 5 p.m. on November 4
2. Noon on November 6
3. 5 p.m. on November 14
4. Noon on November 15

問26

What is the rule about photographs?

1. No photographs may be taken in the center.
2. Only teachers may take photographs.
3. Students may post any visitor’s image freely.
4. Permission is needed before posting images showing other visitors.

問27

Why does the center need advance information about accessibility?

1. To arrange suitable equipment for students who need it.
2. To decide which teachers may enter.
3. To change all workshops to online lessons.
4. To collect photographs of the students.

長文4｜説明文｜沿岸の湿地を再生する（問28～31）

Along many coasts, wetlands have been reduced by roads and buildings. These areas often contain plants that grow in salty water and provide places for fish and birds to live. Some communities are now trying to restore wetlands, hoping to protect wildlife and reduce damage during storms.

In one coastal town, a restoration team removed part of an old barrier that had prevented seawater from reaching a former wetland. The team planted native grasses and created shallow channels so that water could move through the area. After two years, researchers recorded more young fish in several locations than they had seen immediately after construction. They also observed that the grasses helped hold loose soil in place. However, these early observations did not prove that the project had reduced flooding in nearby neighborhoods. Storms during the two years were not equally strong, so the results could not be compared simply.

Some residents were concerned that opening the barrier could make paths wetter or more difficult to use. The team therefore kept one raised walking route and invited residents to report problems. For the next five years, researchers plan to measure water levels, soil movement, and the variety of animals found in the area. They believe that long-term monitoring, rather than a single positive result, is necessary before other towns copy the project.

問28

What was one main purpose of removing the old barrier?

1. To allow seawater to reach the wetland again.
2. To prevent fish from entering the wetland.
3. To make all coastal roads wider.
4. To stop residents from using the coast.

問29

What did researchers observe after two years?

1. Flooding had completely disappeared.
2. All planted grasses had died.
3. More young fish were recorded in several places.
4. Every neighboring town had copied the plan.

問30

Why could researchers not conclude that flooding had decreased?

1. Residents had not used the raised path.
2. The storms during the two years were not equally strong.
3. No water levels had ever been measured.
4. The barrier was never changed.

問31

What will researchers mainly do next?

1. Replace native plants with imported flowers.
2. Close every walking path for five years.
3. Measure only the number of visitors.
4. Track water, soil, and animal diversity for several years.