英検2級無料模試【第44セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答・和訳付き

問1

The researchers plan to ______ the new method in three classrooms before introducing it to the entire school.

1. remove
2. implement
3. reject
4. imagine

問2

The museum’s old documents are ______, so visitors cannot handle them without assistance.

1. fragile
2. generous
3. obvious
4. regular

問3

The organizers expect attendance to ______ if the event is moved to the weekend.

1. borrow
2. prevent
3. increase
4. divide

問4

Teachers should give students ______ feedback rather than simply marking answers as wrong.

1. independent
2. temporary
3. similar
4. specific

問5

The guide advised visitors to ______ from touching the rare plants.

1. apply
2. refrain
3. persuade
4. protect

問6

The company has agreed to ______ the broken computers at no extra cost.

1. repair
2. conclude
3. suggest
4. affect

問7

Every visitor must ______ with the safety instructions before entering the laboratory.

1. arrive
2. refer
3. comply
4. contribute

問8

The team decided to ______ the meeting until the missing documents could be examined.

1. provide
2. publish
3. accept
4. delay

問9

The student ______ the mistake in his calculations and corrected the final report.

1. recognized
2. reminded
3. recovered
4. refused

問10

The city hopes to ______ more young people to use public transportation.

1. confuse
2. encourage
3. replace
4. examine

問11

The principal explained that the change was ______ to improve students’ safety.

1. intended
2. referred
3. compared
4. contained

問12

The amount of water used in the experiment was carefully ______ every day.

1. predicted
2. avoided
3. measured
4. transferred

問13

The committee decided to ______ two representatives from each class.

1. arrange
2. select
3. suggest
4. refuse

問14

The new electronic map allows passengers to ______ the location of their next bus.

1. recover
2. express
3. supply
4. identify

問15

She was unable to attend the lecture ______ a sudden change in her work schedule.

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

問16

The library will ______ an online survey to find out which services people use most.

1. depend on
2. look after
3. carry out
4. take after

問17

Students can borrow tablets from the media room, ______ they return them before closing time.

1. even though
2. as long as
3. rather than
4. so that

長文空所A｜学校新聞と事実確認

Students at Hillcrest School decided to publish a monthly newspaper about events in their neighborhood. In the first issue, one reporter wrote that a new sports facility would open in April. She had heard the date from a friend, but she had not checked it with the town office. Before printing, the editor discovered that the opening had actually been planned for June. [18] The students realized that even a small error could make readers less confident in the newspaper.

The staff created a checklist for future articles. Reporters now keep records of where their information came from and try to contact people directly when a claim is uncertain. Photographs that show identifiable people are published only after the team considers whether permission is necessary. [19] These steps sometimes slow down production, but they also help prevent mistakes that are difficult to correct after publication.

When a second reporter found different figures in two official reports, she did not simply choose the larger number. She checked which years and groups were being counted. [20] The students learned that accurate reporting often depends on explaining differences in methods, not just repeating a figure.

問18｜[18]

1. The editor decided to publish the unverified date anyway.
2. After confirming the schedule, the team corrected the article before it was released.
3. The newspaper then stopped writing about local events.
4. The town office promised that no schedule would ever change.

問19｜[19]

1. Reporters are also required to distinguish facts from personal opinions.
2. The students now refuse to speak to any sources.
3. As a result, every new story is published immediately.
4. The team has replaced all news stories with advertisements.

問20｜[20]

1. She proved that both reports were intentionally misleading.
2. She decided that larger numbers are always more reliable.
3. She therefore removed every number from her report.
4. This helped her understand why the figures could not be compared directly.

長文空所B｜地域の種子交換プロジェクト

A group of neighbors began sharing seeds from vegetables grown in their gardens. Instead of buying new seeds every season, members could place labeled packets in a small cabinet at the community center. Each packet included the plant’s name and basic growing information. The group hoped that sharing seeds would help beginners try different plants without spending much money.

After the first year, some members complained that several packets had no collection dates. They could not tell how old the seeds were or whether they had been stored in suitable conditions. [21] The organizers then asked contributors to record the collection year and provide short storage notes.

The project also began attracting people who had never grown vegetables before. Volunteers offered simple workshops on planting and watering, but they avoided promising that every seed would grow. [22] Conditions such as temperature, soil, and water can influence the results.

As the collection grew, the group considered making packets available through the public library. Before expanding, however, it decided to check which varieties could legally and safely be distributed and what guidance users would need. [23] The organizers wanted the project to develop carefully rather than simply become larger as fast as possible.

問21｜[21]

1. They decided that labels were completely unnecessary.
2. Therefore, the age and condition of the seeds were not always clear.
3. The community center had stopped accepting all donations.
4. Members were no longer interested in gardening.

問22｜[22]

1. Every beginner was expected to become an expert immediately.
2. The workshops could eliminate all weather-related problems.
3. The group explained that successful growth depended on more than the seeds themselves.
4. The group insisted that stored seeds never lose quality.

問23｜[23]

1. For this reason, the members first consulted relevant guidance and local experts.
2. They announced that all seeds could be distributed without restrictions.
3. They closed the community center permanently.
4. They decided that labels and storage notes should be removed.

Eメール｜学生の科学発表会・発表形式と資料提出

From: Riverside Science Forum
To: Participating Schools
Subject: Final Instructions for Student Presentations

Dear Teachers and Students,

We are pleased that your school will join this year’s science forum. Each team will have five minutes for its presentation, followed by three minutes for questions. Teams may use slides or a physical model, but they must explain the evidence behind their conclusions.

All teams must upload a short summary of their project by Tuesday, May 12. This deadline applies even to teams that do not plan to use slides. Slide files, if any, should be submitted by Thursday, May 14 so our technical staff can test them. Please note that an automatic email confirming a file upload does not mean the file has been checked for technical problems.

The forum will take place on Saturday, May 16. Participants should arrive by 9:15 a.m. for registration. Presentations will begin at 10:00 a.m. The event program may change if a team withdraws, so final presentation order will be announced on Friday afternoon. Teams using physical models must bring them in person; the center cannot store models overnight.

Thank you for helping students share their research responsibly.

Riverside Science Forum

問24｜Which task is required of every team?

1. Submitting slides by May 14
2. Bringing a physical model
3. Uploading a project summary by May 12
4. Arriving at the center on Friday evening

問25｜What does the automatic upload email mean?

1. The file has reached the system but has not necessarily been technically checked.
2. The team has been assigned the first presentation.
3. The uploaded slides have been approved by judges.
4. The project is guaranteed to win a prize.

説明文｜建物の窓と夏の暑さ対策

During hot summers, many schools look for ways to make classrooms more comfortable while using energy responsibly. One school tested removable shades on the outside of windows in two classrooms. Both rooms had similar floor areas, but one faced east and the other faced west. Students recorded indoor temperatures at the same times each day for four weeks.

Some measurements showed lower afternoon temperatures in the room with the shades. However, teachers warned students not to assume that the shades alone caused the difference. The rooms received sunlight at different times, and students sometimes opened windows during breaks. These factors made a direct comparison difficult.

The school decided to repeat the study using several rooms with more similar conditions. Students will also record whether the windows are open and how many people are in each room. The principal hopes that the research will help the school choose improvements that are practical to maintain. The goal is not simply to find the lowest temperature on one day, but to understand how the changes perform in different conditions over time.

問26｜Why was it difficult to compare the original two classrooms?

1. Both rooms were kept empty for the study.
2. The rooms faced different directions and windows were sometimes opened.
3. Students refused to record temperatures.
4. The school had removed every thermometer.

問27｜What will students record in the repeated study?

1. Only the cost of every desk
2. Only temperatures on the hottest day
3. The names of all visitors to the school
4. Window conditions and the number of people in each room

問28｜What is the principal’s main goal?

1. To identify practical improvements that work under different conditions.
2. To prove that every classroom needs the same type of shade.
3. To prevent students from studying temperature.
4. To reduce all maintenance regardless of comfort.

説明文｜地域の職業体験と安全管理

A community organization runs short work-experience programs for secondary school students. Participants may help at local museums, farms, or small businesses under adult supervision. The aim is to introduce students to different workplaces rather than to replace paid workers. The organization asks every host to describe the tasks students will perform and identify any activities that require special safety training.

Last year, student feedback showed that some participants spent most of their time observing. They wanted more chances to ask questions or take part in suitable tasks. Instead of requiring every host to offer the same activity, the organization developed a list of examples, such as preparing displays, recording non-personal survey results, and explaining a simple procedure to visitors. Hosts can choose tasks appropriate for their workplace.

The program also reminds students that practical experience includes understanding limitations. A student helping at a museum, for example, should not handle delicate objects without permission. At a farm, a student should not use unfamiliar equipment without instruction. The organization will review safety reports and student feedback each year before expanding the number of placements.

問29｜What is the main purpose of the work-experience programs?

1. To replace local workers with unpaid students
2. To guarantee students jobs immediately after school
3. To introduce students to workplaces under suitable supervision
4. To require students to operate all available equipment

問30｜How did the organization respond to students’ feedback?

1. It stopped asking students to observe workplaces.
2. It offered examples of tasks that hosts could adapt to their settings.
3. It required every host to use the same exact activities.
4. It removed adult supervision from the program.

問31｜What must happen before the program expands?

1. All students must complete paid employment.
2. Every farm must buy the same machines.
3. The organization must eliminate every possible risk.
4. The organization must review safety reports and feedback.