英検2級無料模試【第41セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠解説

問1

The city hopes the redesigned crossing will ______ accidents near the primary school.

1. reduce
2. collect
3. assume
4. expand

問2

The committee will ______ a new policy after consulting parents and teachers.

1. recognize
2. adopt
3. compare
4. interrupt

問3

The company agreed to ______ employees for the extra hours they had worked.

1. persuade
2. complain
3. compensate
4. observe

問4

The organizers made several changes ______ complaints about the unclear directions.

1. in response to
2. regardless of
3. instead of
4. in addition to

問5

The two reports reached ______ conclusions even though they used different methods.

1. temporary
2. identical
3. ordinary
4. doubtful

問6

The program cannot be ______ without enough funding for trained staff.

1. sustained
2. predicted
3. delayed
4. prevented

問7

Students wishing to ______ in the research project must attend the training session.

1. contain
2. participate
3. replace
4. occur

問8

Only residents who meet the income requirements are ______ for the reduced fee.

1. similar
2. curious
3. eligible
4. likely

問9

The speaker tried to ______ the importance of checking original data.

1. emphasize
2. borrow
3. repair
4. involve

問10

Visitors may enter the archive only when a staff member is ______.

1. temporary
2. present
3. ordinary
4. local

問11

The shop promised to use ______ local ingredients, not products falsely labeled as regional.

1. genuine
2. distant
3. frequent
4. temporary

問12

The director was asked to ______ why the library needed to close during exams.

1. prevent
2. justify
3. remind
4. pretend

問13

The rules ______ visitors from entering the construction area.

1. prohibit
2. afford
3. provide
4. express

問14

Poorly maintained heating systems can ______ to higher energy costs.

1. contribute
2. describe
3. belong
4. complain

問15

The first design was inexpensive. ______, the revised version offered better protection against rain.

1. In contrast
2. For instance
3. In particular
4. As usual

問16

The field trip will go ahead ______ weather conditions remain safe.

1. unless
2. provided that
3. even though
4. as if

問17

The university introduced a travel grant to ______ researchers from distant regions.

1. attract
2. distinguish
3. conserve
4. interrupt

長文1｜種の図書館

Some communities have created seed libraries. These services provide seeds for vegetables and flowers rather than lending books. Residents are encouraged to grow the plants and share seeds when possible. The idea is to help beginners try gardening and preserve locally suitable varieties. (18), not every kind of seed can be saved and reused in the same way. Volunteers explain differences among plants rather than promising the same results to everyone. They ask residents to record which seeds grew well in their gardens. (19), the organizers can learn which varieties may suit local conditions. The project relies on donations, but seeds must be kept dry and clearly labeled. Without regular checks, the collection becomes less reliable. Organizers now need volunteers to (20) the labels and stored packets.

問18

1. For example
2. However
3. Furthermore
4. As a result

問19

1. By collecting these reports
2. As a replacement for sunlight
3. Unless the books are returned
4. For the same price

問20

1. translate
2. maintain
3. persuade
4. interrupt

長文2｜街の暑さを測る市民調査

A research group invited residents to measure air temperatures along different walking routes. Participants used small sensors and followed the same rules about where and when to take measurements. (21), readings taken under different conditions could be difficult to compare. The volunteers recorded the time of day, weather, and nearby trees. Early results suggested that tree-lined routes were sometimes cooler, but wind, buildings, and traffic could also affect the readings. (22), the group did not claim that trees explained every difference. After discussing the observations, the city decided to add temporary shade in two busy areas as a trial. Researchers will continue taking measurements (23) they can decide whether the new shade has a useful effect before expanding the plan.

問21

1. Otherwise
2. For example
3. Similarly
4. Instead

問22

1. In other words
2. Therefore
3. For example
4. Meanwhile

問23

1. unless
2. even though
3. so that
4. as if

長文3｜Eメール｜地域の歴史記録プロジェクト

Dear Student Volunteers,

Thank you for joining our local history project. Your teams will interview residents about how the neighborhood has changed. Before recording any conversation, explain the purpose of the project and obtain the resident’s permission. Some people may agree to talk but may not want their voices published online. Respect their wishes and use written notes instead if they agree.

Our training session was originally scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, but the room is unavailable. It has been moved to Thursday at 4 p.m. Students who cannot attend must watch the recorded lesson by Sunday evening. Watching the lesson does not remove the requirement to submit a consent checklist before the first interview.

Each team must send its list of questions by Monday, November 9. Staff will review all completed reports for accuracy and privacy, so do not promise residents that every recording will appear on the project’s website.

History Program Coordinator

問24｜What is required before recording an interview?

1. Explaining the purpose and getting permission
2. Publishing all questions online
3. Visiting the resident’s workplace
4. Making all recordings public

問25｜When is the in-person training session?

1. Wednesday afternoon
2. Thursday at 4 p.m.
3. Sunday evening
4. Monday, November 9

問26｜What must students do even if they watch the lesson online?

1. Pay a fee
2. Translate the lesson
3. Submit a consent checklist before interviews
4. Publish their report immediately

問27｜Why might some recordings not appear online?

1. There is no website
2. All interviews are confidential forever
3. Students may not use notes
4. Staff must check accuracy and privacy

長文4｜説明文｜貯水池に浮かぶ太陽光パネル

Solar panels are usually installed on roofs or land, but some communities are testing floating systems on reservoirs. Such systems may generate electricity without using valuable space near homes. However, local weather and water conditions can affect both the equipment and the surrounding environment.

One town installed a small group of panels in a limited section of a reservoir. Engineers chose a location away from the route used by maintenance boats. They also monitored water temperature and checked plants and fish nearby. During the first year, the panels produced electricity, but researchers said there was not yet enough evidence to judge all environmental effects. Seasons and water levels change, so further observations are needed.

Before expanding, the town plans to compare expected electricity production with maintenance costs. Residents have also asked how the panels would survive strong storms and how they would be removed in the future. Officials will study these questions before reaching a final decision.

問28｜What is one possible benefit of floating solar panels?

1. Using less land near homes
2. Eliminating maintenance
3. Removing all evaporation
4. Making reservoirs suitable for swimming

問29｜Why was the location chosen carefully?

1. To hide the panels
2. To avoid the route of maintenance boats
3. To keep fish out
4. To remove all plants

問30｜What was the researchers’ conclusion after the first year?

1. Every benefit was proven
2. No electricity was produced
3. More observation was needed for environmental effects
4. Water levels no longer mattered

問31｜Which factors will officials consider before expanding?

1. Only how the panels look
2. Only tourist numbers
3. Only the color of the equipment
4. Expected production, costs, storms and removal