英検2級無料模試【第68セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と詳解

問1

The public library will ______ its evening opening hours if the six-month trial shows sufficient demand.

1. extend
2. predict
3. lend
4. exchange

問2

The researchers noticed that the online questionnaire might be ______ toward frequent internet users.

1. temporary
2. biased
3. continuous
4. renewable

問3

A technician will ______ all of the cables before the students operate the equipment.

1. estimate
2. borrow
3. inspect
4. donate

問4

The city plans to make emergency instructions more ______ to residents who speak different languages.

1. economical for every case
2. eligible for all
3. expired
4. accessible

問5

The museum needs to ______ the original photographs to preserve handwritten notes that may be missing from scans.

1. retain
2. invent
3. distribute only
4. ignore

問6

The evening ferry service became more ______ after the operator reduced fuel use while keeping the route unchanged.

1. temporary
2. efficient
3. confidential
4. voluntary

問7

The committee had to ______ its conclusion after learning that the two groups were measured at different times.

1. preserve unchanged
2. guarantee
3. revise
4. borrow

問8

Students must get written ______ before publishing photographs showing identifiable participants.

1. tuition
2. refund
3. discount
4. permission

問9

The council will ______ whether a new park entrance is safe and convenient for people using wheelchairs.

1. assess
2. donate
3. refuse
4. purchase

問10

The volunteer program requires a ______ commitment of four hours each month, not full-time work.

1. permanent lifetime
2. regular
3. rare
4. misleading

問11

The research grant is intended to ______ the cost of recording and analyzing data, not to purchase personal gifts.

1. charge personally
2. predict
3. cover
4. observe

問12

The school decided to ______ the sports event until the next weekend after officials warned of severe storms.

1. involve
2. establish
3. maintain
4. postpone

問13

The teacher asked students to ______ between reliable historical evidence and an unsupported claim.

1. distinguish
2. guarantee
3. insure
4. resign

問14

The number of visitors fell ______ after the station closed unexpectedly, dropping from 600 to 200 in one morning.

1. gradually over years
2. sharply
3. slightly by one
4. steadily in equal steps

問15

The town examined the long-term ______ of running the night bus, including drivers’ wages and maintenance.

1. warranties
2. photographs
3. expenses
4. permissions

問16

The museum will not operate the electrical display ______ it passes the required safety checks.

1. even if
2. in case
3. despite
4. unless

問17

The planning committee will take residents’ access needs ______ account when setting the new timetable.

1. into
2. from
3. out
4. on

長文空所A｜学校の制服交換会

A secondary school introduced a uniform exchange for families whose children had grown out of their clothes. Students could donate clean uniforms, and other families could receive suitable items. The organizers hoped the system would reduce household expenses and unnecessary waste. However, some older uniforms did not match the school’s current rules. The student council therefore decided to inspect every item [18] putting it on display.

The first event was popular, but volunteers noticed that small sizes were difficult to find while certain large sizes remained unused. [19], the council introduced labels for size, condition, and year of the uniform. It also asked parents which items were most needed.

At the end of the term, the school compared the benefits with cleaning and storage costs. It would not expand the program permanently [20] it had enough evidence about demand and the condition of donated clothes.

問18｜空欄[18]

1. before
2. even though
3. because of
4. unless

問19｜空欄[19]

1. On the contrary
2. For this reason
3. In contrast to that
4. Nevertheless

問20｜空欄[20]

1. even if
2. although
3. until
4. because of

長文空所B｜都市の野鳥観測の案内

A city asked volunteers to count birds in several parks. The results might help researchers understand changes in urban wildlife. However, volunteers needed clear instructions about observation times and locations because counting under different conditions could produce misleading comparisons. The organizers planned a short training session [21] anyone began recording observations.

During the trial, some residents reported that signs showed the exact locations of sensitive nests. Such details might attract visitors and disturb birds. [22], the city revised the signs so that they identified general observation areas without showing particular nests.

Researchers kept the original records and planned to analyze differences between seasons. They encouraged volunteers to report uncertainty [23] treating a single day’s count as proof of long-term changes.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. despite
2. unless
3. before
4. owing to

問22｜空欄[22]

1. On the contrary
2. In addition only
3. For example
4. Therefore

問23｜空欄[23]

1. instead of
2. although
3. because of
4. in case

Eメール｜学校と地域の科学フォーラム

From: Local Science Forum Office Subject: Final instructions for school teams Dear Participants, Our science forum will take place on Saturday, December 5. Every team must submit a written outline of no more than 210 words by Monday, November 30. Teams using slides must also upload the presentation file by Wednesday, December 2. Our automated reply confirms that an upload arrived, but it does not confirm technical approval. Staff will review files separately. If adjustments are necessary, we will contact the relevant team. Please keep the original version available. Check-in starts at 8:50 a.m. at the west entrance. Every team must complete registration by 9:30 a.m. The first presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. Each team may speak for five minutes and answer questions for three minutes. Electrical experiments require approval from a trained safety coordinator. If an electrical model is not approved, the team may use a printed diagram instead. Please obtain suitable permission before displaying identifiable photographs.

問24｜What must every group submit by November 30?

1. A new electronic model
2. A video of its entire presentation
3. A written outline no longer than 210 words
4. A paid admission card

問25｜What does the automated upload message mean?

1. The file was received, but technical approval may still be pending
2. All electrical equipment has been approved
3. Every team has already checked in
4. The group can ignore the deadline

説明文｜町の移動図書館

A regional library started a small mobile service that brought books to villages far from the main building. The library hoped the service would make study materials more accessible to residents who could not easily travel to town. During the first trial, many families borrowed books, but several stopping places were inconvenient for wheelchair users or parents with strollers. In addition, the van sometimes arrived before working parents could collect books. Staff recorded borrowing numbers and comments from different households. The library subsequently tested more accessible stopping places and a later timetable. It kept printed route maps for residents without reliable internet. Managers also measured fuel, driver hours, and the cost of replacing damaged books. After four months, the library decided to continue the trial but did not approve a permanent expansion. Officials wanted to compare demand during different seasons and check whether funding could cover regular maintenance.

問26｜What difficulty did some visitors face?

1. The van never arrived
2. Some stops were inaccessible to people using wheelchairs or strollers
3. All books were electronic
4. The library charged the same fee everywhere

問27｜What change was tested during the trial?

1. A permanent closure of the service
2. The removal of all maps
3. More accessible stops and later arrival times
4. A requirement for every user to own a smartphone

問28｜Why was permanent expansion postponed?

1. The library had already achieved unlimited funding
2. No residents borrowed books
3. All the stops had closed
4. Seasonal demand and maintenance funding still needed review

説明文｜小型太陽光設備を使う学校

A secondary school placed small solar panels on an unused part of its campus. Teachers wanted students to learn how renewable energy could be generated and measured. The equipment produced more electricity on sunny days and less when the sky was cloudy. Some pupils thought renewable energy meant that equipment would work continuously without maintenance. The teacher explained that panels and electrical connections still had to be inspected and might eventually need repair. The school also asked engineers to confirm that the roof could support the equipment safely. Students collected daily output records and compared the figures with weather conditions. They found considerable differences between seasons and avoided claiming that one sunny week represented annual production. The school planned to expand the project only after evaluating the total cost, educational benefits, and the safety of additional equipment. It said that a renewable energy source did not automatically make the entire project financially sustainable.

問29｜What mistaken assumption did some students make?

1. Solar panels would never produce electricity
2. Cloudy days always produced more energy
3. Renewable energy equipment would need no maintenance
4. The roof had already failed every inspection

問30｜Why were measurements taken in different weather conditions?

1. To choose a new sports uniform
2. To understand changes in electricity output
3. To prove that all panels are identical
4. To replace the school’s library

問31｜What was required before the school could expand the project?

1. A decision based only on one sunny week
2. An automatic guarantee of profit
3. A new school festival
4. Evaluation of costs, benefits, and safety