英検2級無料模試【第61セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠解説

問1

The organizers will ______ the workshop until next weekend because the speaker has become ill.

1. postpone
2. publish
3. preserve
4. exchange

問2

The student council will ______ whether the new lunch schedule has reduced food waste.

1. interrupt
2. evaluate
3. borrow
4. deliver

問3

It is important to ______ the original source before repeating statistics from an online article.

1. restrict
2. consume
3. consult
4. persuade

問4

The new activity is open to ______ students who have completed the safety course.

1. temporary
2. financial
3. ordinary
4. eligible

問5

The library will ______ its opening hours during the examination period if enough staff are available.

1. extend
2. refuse
3. translate
4. request

問6

The team was asked to ______ the results of the two trials under similar conditions.

1. donate
2. compare
3. transport
4. replace

問7

The museum wants to ______ the original letters, even after making high-quality digital copies.

1. interrupt
2. predict
3. preserve
4. obtain

問8

The number of passengers ______ throughout the year, especially during school vacations.

1. borrows
2. persuades
3. contains
4. varies

問9

The instructor will ______ participants with all the tools needed for the beginner lesson.

1. provide
2. prevent
3. refuse
4. observe

問10

The school changed its guidance in ______ to questions from parents about data privacy.

1. contrast
2. response
3. charge
4. advance

問11

The students could not ______ that one new rule had caused the increase in visitors.

1. exchange
2. attend
3. prove
4. borrow

問12

Visitors should ______ the latest route information because repairs can change access to the building.

1. reserve
2. ignore
3. predict
4. check

問13

Every group must ______ the application by Friday; late submissions cannot be accepted.

1. submit
2. compare
3. maintain
4. publish

問14

The project will ______ on whether the town can find volunteers to maintain the garden.

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

問15

The council asked for an ______ report that distinguished confirmed facts from guesses.

1. accessible to
2. reliability
3. accurate
4. ordinary of

問16

The school plans to introduce an ______ route for students who cannot use the stairs.

1. arriving
2. ordinary to
3. predictable of
4. alternative

問17

The committee will take long-term maintenance costs ______ account before buying another machine.

1. into
2. for
3. from
4. about

長文A｜街の古い劇場を活用する計画

A town had an old theater that was popular among residents but difficult for people with limited mobility to enter. Some volunteers wanted to reopen the building immediately. Engineers, however, reported that several entrances needed repairs. The town decided to inspect the building thoroughly [18] inviting large groups inside.

During the inspection, the engineers discovered that installing a ramp at the main entrance would be difficult without changing the building’s historic appearance. They proposed improving a side entrance instead. [19], the council asked people using wheelchairs and strollers to test whether the alternative route was convenient.

The trial revealed that most visitors could reach the entrance, but signs showing the route needed improvement. The council agreed to make the changes and review safety again [20] the theater reopened for regular performances.

問18｜空欄[18]

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

問19｜空欄[19]

1. On the contrary
2. In addition
3. Otherwise
4. Nevertheless

問20｜空欄[20]

1. although
2. because of
3. before
4. as soon

長文B｜学校の食材ロスを調べる

A school cafeteria began collecting information about leftover food. The manager noticed that waste fell after the school introduced smaller meal portions and allowed longer lunch breaks. Some students said that the smaller portions must have caused the improvement. Their science teacher warned that two changes had happened together, [21] the students could not identify one cause from the first results.

The class decided to compare different days with more similar meal choices and lunch periods. It recorded the food served, the number of students, and how much was left. [22], it asked students whether they had enough time to finish their meals, rather than relying only on waste totals.

The class produced a report that described the lower waste figures and explained what was still uncertain. It recommended further observations [23] the school could make a more informed decision about future meals.

問21｜空欄[21]

1. although
2. so
3. unless
4. despite

問22｜空欄[22]

1. Otherwise
2. On the contrary
3. In addition
4. Nevertheless

問23｜空欄[23]

1. because of
2. although
3. instead of
4. so that

Eメール｜国際交流フォーラムの参加条件

From: Regional Youth Exchange Office
To: Participating Teams
Subject: Forum preparation and registration

Dear Students,

We are pleased to invite your team to our youth exchange forum. Every group must submit a written outline of no more than 220 words by June 8. Groups using slides should also upload their presentation files by June 10. An automatic reply only confirms that the files were received; our staff will complete the technical review afterward.

The forum takes place on June 13. Registration starts at the center’s west entrance at 9:15 a.m., and every group must finish checking in by 9:40 a.m. Presentations will begin at 10:00 a.m. Each team will speak for five minutes and answer questions for three minutes.

If your presentation uses photographs showing identifiable people, please confirm publication permission. Teams wishing to operate electrical models must request a safety review in advance. If a model is not approved, you may use photographs or printed diagrams instead.

We look forward to your presentations.

問24｜What must every team submit by June 8?

1. An electrical model
2. A complete video recording
3. A written outline
4. A ticket for the audience

問25｜What does the automatic upload reply indicate?

1. The files arrived, but technical checks may still be unfinished
2. The team has won an award
3. Every electrical model is approved
4. The group may skip registration

説明文｜河川の清掃ボランティアと調査

A river conservation group organizes community cleanups every month. Volunteers record how much rubbish is collected from each section of the riverbank. When the group collected less rubbish in September than in August, several members said that a new public information campaign must have been successful.

However, the organizers noticed that another group had cleaned the same area immediately before the September survey. Heavy rain had also changed the river’s water level. The volunteers therefore decided not to treat the lower figure as proof of a single cause.

They began recording the weather, the dates of other cleanups, and which sections were inspected. The group also asked residents about disposal facilities near the river. By collecting comparable information over several months, it hoped to find out whether its education campaign was having a lasting effect.

The project aims to reduce rubbish while showing residents how to interpret environmental data responsibly.

問26｜What initially made volunteers think the campaign was successful?

1. A new bridge was opened
2. They collected less rubbish in September
3. Every resident attended the meeting
4. The river became much deeper in August

問27｜Why was their first conclusion uncertain?

1. No one had visited the river
2. The weather had been identical all year
3. Another cleanup and weather changes might have influenced results
4. No rubbish had ever been collected

問28｜What did the group decide to do?

1. Stop all community work
2. Publish the first conclusion without checking
3. Reduce its observations to one day
4. Record more comparable information over several months

説明文｜図書館の移動サービス

A regional library started a mobile service for residents living far from its main building. The small library van brought books to villages on fixed days. At first, visitors were excited, and borrowing increased. However, managers learned that the van did not always stop where people using wheelchairs could reach it safely.

The library asked residents to examine possible stops. Some were near shops but had high steps, while others were farther from the village center but offered step-free access. Staff introduced a map showing both walking distances and accessibility information.

The library also recorded the cost of fuel, repairs, and staff time. Its managers explained that high borrowing numbers did not automatically mean that the service could be sustained without further support.

After six months, the library decided to continue the service while testing more accessible stops and seeking stable funding. It hopes to serve different residents without ignoring practical limitations.

問29｜What problem did some library users face?

1. The library had stopped lending books
2. The van carried no printed materials
3. Some stops were difficult for wheelchair users to access
4. Every stop was too far from shops

問30｜What information did the new map provide?

1. Only fuel prices
2. Walking distances and accessibility
3. Only book titles
4. Staff home addresses

問31｜What was the library’s decision after six months?

1. Cancel all service to distant villages
2. Replace every printed book with an app
3. Ignore staff costs because borrowing rose
4. Continue while testing better stops and seeking funding