英検2級無料模試【第49セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と詳細解説

問1

The engineering team will ______ the safety of the old footbridge before deciding whether to reopen it.

1. permit
2. attend
3. assess
4. interrupt

問2

Protecting the original records is a high ______ for the local history center.

1. priority
2. transport
3. permission
4. condition

問3

Visitors should be ______ of the possible risks before joining the outdoor activity.

1. proud
2. responsible
3. different
4. aware

問4

After the railway service changed, many residents had to ______ to work by bus.

1. recover
2. commute
3. persuade
4. preserve

問5

Students may ______ from the workshop if they tell the organizer before the registration deadline.

1. withdraw
2. contain
3. depend
4. translate

問6

The volunteers helped ______ a temporary reading corner at the community festival.

1. look after
2. give away
3. set up
4. run out of

問7

The scientist offered a different ______ of the results because the weather conditions had changed.

1. reservation
2. permission
3. transport
4. interpretation

問8

All residents are welcome to ______ to the discussion by sending ideas to the town office.

1. refuse
2. contribute
3. consist
4. compare

問9

The new reservation system helps ______ that rooms are not booked by two groups at the same time.

1. ensure
2. recover
3. introduce
4. estimate

問10

The school will ______ a survey to find out whether students need more quiet study spaces.

1. bring up
2. give in
3. take after
4. carry out

問11

The instructor suggested using paper models as a ______ for expensive electronic equipment in the first lesson.

1. conclusion
2. permission
3. substitute
4. forecast

問12

One ______ of the online course is that students need a reliable internet connection.

1. benefit
2. drawback
3. purpose
4. feature

問13

The library uses a simple spreadsheet to ______ how many people borrow each type of book.

1. keep track of
2. get rid of
3. look forward to
4. take care of

問14

Before making the building accessible, the council decided to ______ local residents with different mobility needs.

1. refuse
2. extend
3. replace
4. consult

問15

More than fifty students volunteered to ______ in the school’s environmental research project.

1. operate
2. result
3. participate
4. achieve

問16

The museum is open to everyone, ______ of whether they have visited before.

1. according
2. regardless
3. instead
4. because

問17

The report contains ______ information to explain why the project needs further testing.

1. sufficient
2. ancient
3. temporary
4. nervous

長文空所A｜雨水を利用する市民施設

A community center installed a rainwater tank to water trees in a small public garden. At first, the staff assumed that the tank would always provide enough water during summer. However, they soon noticed that rainfall varied widely from month to month. They therefore began recording the amount collected and used [18] before deciding whether a second tank was necessary.

Some residents suggested using the rainwater to clean outdoor furniture as well. The manager explained that different uses could require different water-quality precautions. The center chose to keep the initial project limited to watering plants [19] while staff examined the relevant safety guidance.

After one year, the center found that stored rainwater was useful during some dry periods but not throughout every summer. It had also spent money on maintaining the tank. The staff will compare water savings with these costs [20] before recommending a similar project to other facilities.

問18｜適切な語句

1. without checking any actual measurements
2. to find out how dependable the supply was
3. although no one could use the garden
4. after removing every water meter

問19｜適切な語句

1. instead of allowing every possible use immediately
2. so that residents could drink the stored water
3. because the tank had been removed
4. while claiming that safety checks were unnecessary

問20｜適切な語句

1. even though no expenses were ever recorded
2. in order to ignore the seasonal data
3. rather than considering maintenance requirements
4. to assess the overall value of the system

長文空所B｜音声学習ができる図書館

A city library began offering short audio lessons about local history. Many visitors said they enjoyed learning while traveling or exercising. However, some people found it difficult to follow dates and unfamiliar place names without written notes. The librarians decided to provide transcripts [21] so users could check details after listening.

They also asked whether the recordings were suitable for people with different hearing or language needs. Volunteers helped review the transcripts, and the library provided an option to slow down the playback speed. These changes were intended to make the materials more useful [22] rather than simply increase the number of recordings.

The library compared the number of plays with feedback from users. Staff found that a recording could be popular without helping everyone understand its content. They therefore continued collecting both kinds of information [23] when deciding which lessons to revise or expand.

問21｜適切な語句

1. instead of providing any written support
2. without checking whether names were correct
3. so listeners could review information they had missed
4. although all users disliked reading text

問22｜適切な語句

1. by reducing the need to consider users’ needs
2. for people who learn in different ways
3. only for visitors who never listen to audio
4. as soon as the library stopped using computers

問23｜適切な語句

1. because neither popularity nor comprehension alone told the whole story
2. since the number of plays proved every lesson was effective
3. while refusing to collect any new responses
4. after closing all other library services

Eメール｜夏の科学キャンプの最終案内

From: Northern Science Camp
To: Registered Students and Parents
Subject: Updated instructions for the July program

Dear Participants,

Thank you for your interest in our three-day science camp. The program includes laboratory demonstrations, short outdoor observations, and group presentations. All participants must complete a short online safety lesson before arriving at the camp.

Our original schedule listed arrival at the eastern entrance on Monday, July 20, at 9:00 a.m. Because that entrance will be repaired, students should instead arrive at the main entrance by 8:45 a.m. Staff will check attendance and direct each group to its meeting room. The first activity will still begin at 9:30 a.m.

Students should bring notebooks and their own reusable water bottles. Safety glasses and basic laboratory materials will be provided. Please do not bring any chemicals or samples from home. If a participant cannot complete the online lesson, a parent should contact the organizers by Friday, July 17, so that an alternative introduction can be arranged.

We look forward to meeting you.

問24｜Where and when should participants arrive?

1. At the eastern entrance at 9:00
2. At the main entrance at 9:30
3. At the eastern entrance at 8:45
4. At the main entrance by 8:45

問25｜Which item will the camp provide?

1. A reusable water bottle
2. Protective glasses
3. A personal notebook
4. Chemicals brought from home

説明文｜夜間の街灯と安全を調べる

Many towns are considering changes to street lighting. Some residents want brighter streets because they feel safer walking at night. Others worry that overly bright lamps may disturb nearby homes and animals. One town decided to test adjustable lights in a small neighborhood rather than replacing every lamp immediately.

During a two-month trial, the lights were set to become dimmer when few people were nearby. Sensors could increase the brightness when someone approached. The town recorded electricity use and asked residents whether the streets felt comfortable and safe. Staff also checked whether the system responded properly during bad weather.

The trial reduced electricity use on several nights, but some residents reported that certain corners still felt too dark. In addition, the sensors required maintenance. Officials therefore decided not to judge the system by electricity savings alone. They planned further adjustments and longer observation, including feedback from pedestrians of different ages and mobility needs.

The town hopes to balance energy use, safety, maintenance costs, and the effects on its surroundings before deciding whether to expand the system.

問26｜How did the lights work during the trial?

1. They became brighter when people approached.
2. They remained switched off all night.
3. They could not respond to their surroundings.
4. They were replaced by temporary candles.

問27｜Why did officials avoid evaluating the system only by electricity savings?

1. Electricity use had not been recorded.
2. Every resident agreed that all streets were safe.
3. Some corners felt too dark and the sensors needed maintenance.
4. The trial was conducted only in daylight.

問28｜What is the town’s overall goal?

1. To remove all streetlights from every neighborhood
2. To make every light as bright as possible at all times
3. To reduce data collection about electricity use
4. To balance safety, energy, costs, and environmental effects

説明文｜学校の昼休みと図書館利用

A secondary school noticed that its library was crowded during examination periods but nearly empty at other times. The staff wanted to understand why students used the library differently throughout the year. They began collecting anonymous information about visits and asking students which services they valued most.

The responses showed that some students wanted a quiet place to read, while others needed a room for group discussion. A single large reading room did not serve both groups well. Some also said that lunchtime was too short for borrowing books and returning to class. Rather than simply buying more furniture, the school tested a small group room and adjusted its book-loan desk hours.

During the next term, group work moved away from the quiet reading area, and more students borrowed books at the revised times. The school also found that the new arrangement required extra supervision. Staff therefore planned to compare benefits with staffing needs before making permanent changes.

The principal explained that the purpose was not to increase visitor numbers at any cost. The school wanted the library to support different ways of learning while remaining manageable for its staff.

問29｜What did the survey reveal?

1. All students wanted the same type of study space.
2. Students had different needs for quiet reading and group discussion.
3. No students wanted to borrow books.
4. The school library had permanently closed.

問30｜Which change did the school test?

1. Removing all books from the library
2. Reducing the number of librarians to zero
3. Opening a small group room and changing loan-desk hours
4. Making group discussions compulsory for all readers

問31｜What did the principal emphasize?

1. Supporting different learning needs while keeping services manageable
2. Increasing attendance regardless of staff resources
3. Using one large room for every activity forever
4. Replacing the library with an online survey