英検2級無料模試【第43セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠解説

問1

The city will ______ a new pedestrian bridge after engineers finish checking the riverbank.

1. restore
2. construct
3. receive
4. observe

問2

The online workshop was ______ because the instructor had lost her internet connection.

1. postponed
2. preserved
3. promoted
4. provided

問3

The science teacher asked students to ______ the results of two different experiments.

1. reduce
2. explain
3. compare
4. provide

問4

The staff members took ______ to protect the paintings from direct sunlight.

1. reasons
2. questions
3. opinions
4. measures

問5

Many students find it difficult to ______ on their homework when their phones keep making sounds.

1. depend
2. concentrate
3. consist
4. participate

問6

The company announced that the new service would be ______ to people living in rural areas.

1. available
2. possible
3. different
4. responsible

問7

The mayor asked residents to ______ suggestions before the final plan was approved.

1. refuse
2. avoid
3. submit
4. complete

問8

The principal said the decision would ______ on the number of teachers who could supervise the trip.

1. arrive
2. prevent
3. afford
4. depend

問9

People are more likely to follow a rule when its purpose is clearly ______.

1. explained
2. divided
3. exchanged
4. delayed

問10

The charity is working with local restaurants to ______ unused meals to families in need.

1. predict
2. deliver
3. prevent
4. discuss

問11

The old map was carefully ______ so researchers could study its writing without touching the original.

1. refused
2. convinced
3. scanned
4. founded

問12

Parents should ______ the school directly if they have questions about the timetable.

1. ignore
2. borrow
3. recognize
4. contact

問13

The train station has added signs that are easier for international travelers to ______.

1. understand
2. produce
3. encourage
4. attend

問14

The students collected ______ information about the building’s energy use before suggesting changes.

1. regular
2. detailed
3. patient
4. ancient

問15

The theater plans to ______ the number of tickets available to each customer to four.

1. cover
2. include
3. limit
4. replace

問16

The improvement was ______ in the second trial, even though the weather was less favorable.

1. capable
2. familiar
3. individual
4. noticeable

問17

The community center is looking for volunteers who are ______ to help on Saturday mornings.

1. willing
2. similar
3. famous
4. likely

長文空所A｜街の掲示板を多言語にする実験

Some towns have begun putting QR codes on public noticeboards. Residents who scan a code can read information about local events in several languages. Previously, many announcements were available only in the language most commonly spoken in the town. Supporters hope the new system will make it easier for newcomers and visitors to take part in community activities. [18] The codes themselves do not help people who lack a suitable phone or a reliable internet connection.

To avoid excluding those residents, one town decided to keep printed notices while adding short translations of important information. Staff members also invited volunteers to check whether the translations were clear. Automated translation saved time, but it sometimes produced expressions that readers found confusing. [19] This was especially important for instructions about public transport changes and emergency meeting points.

After three months, the town surveyed residents. Many people said the new notices were easier to use, although the survey did not reach everyone. Officials are therefore planning another review that includes residents who rarely visit the town’s website. [20] The project will continue to change as the town learns how people actually find information.

問18｜空欄[18]

1. However, this digital approach also has limitations.
2. Therefore, printed information is no longer necessary.
3. As a result, every resident owns a smartphone.
4. For instance, the town stopped announcing events.

問19｜空欄[19]

1. They decided that automatic translations could never be useful.
2. Residents were asked to stop using noticeboards.
3. For that reason, the town checked critical messages with human readers.
4. The staff removed every sign written in another language.

問20｜空欄[20]

1. The officials now believe that all residents use the website every day.
2. They want to hear from people who may have been missed in the first survey.
3. They plan to remove the printed notices before collecting more opinions.
4. Their survey has already proved the system works for everybody.

長文空所B｜子ども向け科学教室の運営改善

A science center offers weekend workshops where children build small models of bridges and towers. At first, the center gave each group identical materials and the same detailed instructions. The models looked similar, and most children finished on time. However, some participants said they wanted to test their own ideas. [21] The center therefore introduced a second workshop in which children could choose from several possible designs.

In the new class, instructors still explained basic safety rules before any construction began. They also asked children to predict which design might support more weight and to record the result of each test. Some groups built stronger bridges after changing their designs, while others needed additional attempts. [22] The instructors emphasized that a failed test could provide information for the next attempt.

The center collected feedback from both children and parents. Most respondents liked the freedom to make choices, but some younger children wanted more guidance. Rather than treating the new format as a perfect replacement, the center decided to offer both types of class. [23] This will help families choose the amount of independence that suits each child.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. This proved that every child had learned the same scientific principles.
2. The center responded by reducing the number of available activities.
3. Nevertheless, the center refused to listen to participants.
4. This feedback suggested that a more flexible activity might be valuable.

問22｜空欄[22]

1. As a result, children were not allowed to test their models again.
2. Consequently, the class focused on improvement rather than getting everything right on the first try.
3. Meanwhile, the center stopped recording test results.
4. In contrast, every group was told to copy a single winning model.

問23｜空欄[23]

1. The original format will be available for children who prefer clearer steps.
2. Every family must now attend both types of class.
3. Children will be allowed to ignore all safety rules.
4. The center will judge the program only by how many bridges collapse.

Eメール｜学生デザイン展の応募と作品の返却

From: Eastside Youth Design Center
To: School Art Club Members
Subject: Entries for the Community Design Exhibition

Dear Students,

Thank you for your interest in our exhibition of designs that make public spaces easier to use. Each school may submit up to five projects, but only two projects from each school will be displayed in the main hall. The others may appear in an online gallery with the students’ permission.

Please send your project description and photographs by Monday, November 9. Physical models do not need to be delivered at that stage. On November 12, we will email teachers to explain which projects have been chosen for the main hall. Selected teams must bring their models to the center on November 16 between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. We cannot accept models on the day the exhibition opens because staff will already be preparing the displays.

All teams should keep the original files used to create their projects. After the exhibition, displayed models can be collected by a teacher on the final Saturday. If a teacher cannot come, the center can arrange collection the following Monday, but the school must email us in advance. We look forward to seeing your thoughtful ideas.

Eastside Youth Design Center

問24｜What must schools send by November 9?

1. A full list of exhibition visitors
2. Project descriptions and photographs
3. All physical models for the main hall
4. Permission forms for every future visitor

問25｜What is true about physical models selected for the main hall?

1. They must be delivered with the first application.
2. They can be brought on the exhibition’s opening day.
3. They will be shipped home automatically.
4. They must be brought during the specified time on November 16.

説明文｜夜間照明と地域の野生動物

Streetlights help people find their way after dark and can make roads easier to use. However, artificial lighting may also affect some animals that are active at night. In one neighborhood, residents noticed that insects gathered around several bright lamps while nearby gardens seemed to have fewer insects than before. A local environmental club wondered whether the lamps could be influencing the insects’ behavior.

Instead of turning off every streetlight, the club worked with the town to test shields that direct light toward the ground rather than into nearby trees. They installed shields on a small number of lamps and counted insects at several locations over six weeks. The club recorded differences between the sites, but members understood that weather and the number of flowering plants could also affect what they observed.

The trial raised questions rather than providing a final answer. Some residents appreciated the reduced light entering their windows, while others wanted to be sure that pathways remained easy to see. The town plans to consult lighting specialists and monitor pedestrian conditions before considering a wider change. It hopes to balance the needs of residents with the environment instead of treating either concern as unimportant.

問26｜Why did the environmental club test shields on streetlights?

1. To examine a way to limit unwanted light without turning off all lights.
2. To prove that insects never gather around bright lights.
3. To make every street as dark as possible.
4. To replace all gardens with new buildings.

問27｜Why did the club avoid drawing a final conclusion?

1. The club had never looked at any insects.
2. No residents were willing to share opinions.
3. Factors such as weather and plants might affect the observations.
4. Streetlights were not used during the trial.

問28｜What will the town do before making larger changes?

1. Remove every lamp immediately.
2. Consult specialists and check how pedestrians are affected.
3. Allow only the environmental club to make the decision.
4. Require residents to buy their own lighting equipment.

説明文｜地域の食品配送と受け取りロッカー

Online shopping has led to more delivery vehicles visiting residential neighborhoods. To reduce repeated trips, a city is testing shared lockers at railway stations and supermarkets. Customers who choose this option receive a message when their package is ready and can collect it during the locker site’s opening hours. A single vehicle may deliver several packages to one locker location, potentially reducing the number of stops made at individual homes.

However, the system does not save time or energy for every customer. People without convenient transport to a locker may need to make an additional trip. Some packages are too large or require special handling, so they are not suitable for shared lockers. The city is therefore collecting information about travel distances, the percentage of packages collected on time, and how frequently the lockers are used.

The trial will last eight months. The city has asked independent researchers to compare delivery patterns before and after installation. Officials are particularly interested in whether customers collect packages on journeys they were already planning to make. If many people drive a long distance solely to visit the lockers, the expected environmental benefits may be smaller. The city will use the findings to decide where, or whether, additional lockers should be installed.

問29｜What is a possible advantage of shared lockers?

1. They allow every kind of package to be delivered.
2. They guarantee that no one needs to travel.
3. They remove the need for anyone to receive a message.
4. They can reduce the number of separate delivery stops.

問30｜What problem does the city recognize?

1. Some customers may need an extra trip to reach a locker.
2. Every package requires special handling.
3. The lockers can only be opened by delivery drivers.
4. All local supermarkets have stopped accepting packages.

問31｜Why are researchers interested in customers’ existing journeys?

1. They want to make the trial shorter than planned.
2. They need to know whether using lockers really reduces extra travel.
3. They want every customer to stop using home delivery.
4. They believe station lockers always increase fuel use.