英検2級無料模試【第20セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と詳解

A local school noticed that students often threw old batteries into ordinary trash bins. Teachers explained that different types of batteries need suitable collection methods. The school decided to introduce special collection boxes, but it was concerned that students might not know which items could be accepted. (18) ___, it placed clear signs beside each box and provided examples of accepted items.

To avoid accidents, staff asked students not to open damaged batteries or attempt to repair electronic devices. The boxes were checked regularly (19) ___ any unsafe items could be removed by trained adults.

The amount of electronic waste collected increased during the first month. (20) ___, the teachers did not claim that the program had reduced the school’s total waste. Some students might simply have brought old batteries from home. They plan to collect more information before drawing a final conclusion.

A town art center began offering free weekend classes for teenagers. The first sessions focused on painting and drawing. Many participants enjoyed the activities, (21) ___ some parents said that the time was inconvenient because their children had sports practice.

Staff asked families which times would be easier and introduced an evening session. They also provided photographs of example projects (22) ___ students could understand the activities before registering.

More teenagers joined during the following month. The center plans to try classes in additional neighborhoods (23) ___ enough volunteer instructors are available. It will also examine how much materials cost and whether students continue attending after the first lesson.

Subject: Updated Details for the City Science Day

Dear School Group Leaders,

Thank you for registering for City Science Day on Saturday at the Lakeside Learning Center. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m., and all school groups should arrive at the east entrance between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. Staff will check the group lists and explain the safety rules before students enter the activity rooms.

Unfortunately, the outdoor water experiment has been canceled because a section of the garden is being repaired. Instead, students will take part in an indoor experiment about air movement in buildings. The center will provide all materials, including measuring tools and protective gloves. Students should bring a notebook and pencil but should not bring their own electrical equipment.

Lunch will be available for groups that ordered it during registration. Same-day lunch orders cannot be accepted because the kitchen needs accurate numbers in advance. Any group that has not ordered lunch should bring its own meals. The dining room will open at noon.

If someone in your group requires step-free access or a quiet waiting space, please inform our office by Thursday afternoon. We will send a final information email on Friday morning. Admission to the event is free, but schools are responsible for arranging and paying for transportation.

Best regards,
Science Day Office

Many people enjoy walking beside the River Glen in the town of Marshford. However, some parts of the path become difficult to use after heavy rain. Local residents have asked for improvements that would make the route safer for older people, wheelchair users, and parents with strollers. The town is considering several possible changes, including better drainage and replacing uneven sections of the path.

Before deciding which changes to make, a group of students helped town officials collect information. They recorded which areas remained wet for the longest time after storms. They also asked people who used the path whether they had experienced difficulties. The results showed that some visitors avoided certain sections, but the survey included mostly people who already visited the river regularly. People who stayed away because the path was difficult to reach were not well represented.

The students also discovered that one part of the path had more puddles than another. At first, they thought this was caused by a lack of drainage. However, their measurements had been taken after different amounts of rainfall, so they could not be certain. The group decided to observe both sections after similar weather and to record rainfall carefully.

Town officials plan to test improvements on one small part of the path before changing the entire route. They will consider construction costs, maintenance needs, and the experiences of different users. The officials say that a successful project should not be judged only by how many people use the route after it opens. Accessibility and safety matter even for people who are not included in the first survey.