英検2級無料模試【第27セット】Reading31問＋Writing2題｜独自33題・全解答と根拠解説

The local government prepared a map showing places where residents could take shelter during extreme weather. At first, the map was posted only on the town website. Several older residents said they rarely used the internet and had not seen it. (18) ___, the town began displaying printed maps in libraries and local shops.

Staff also checked the symbols used on the maps (19) ___ people could understand the instructions quickly, even when they did not speak the main language well. Volunteers tested the maps with residents who were unfamiliar with the town.

More people later reported knowing where the shelters were located. (20) ___, officials did not conclude that everyone would be able to travel safely during a real emergency. They still needed to check whether routes would remain accessible during flooding.

A science club began surveying small animals along a rocky shore. The students visited the coast several times and recorded the species they found. They wanted to compare their observations with data from previous years, (21) ___ some past surveys had been conducted at different times of day.

The club therefore began noting the tide level and observation time. Students also used photographs (22) ___ experts could check whether the animals had been identified correctly. They avoided moving rocks unnecessarily to protect the habitats.

At the end of the term, the students found more species than they had expected. However, they agreed not to announce a permanent increase in biodiversity (23) ___ they had repeated the survey under comparable conditions over several seasons.

Subject: Arrangements for the Local History Exhibition

Dear Student Presenters,

Thank you for registering for Saturday’s local history exhibition at the Town Cultural Center. The exhibition opens to visitors at 10:00 a.m. All student groups should arrive at the west entrance between 8:50 and 9:15 a.m. Staff will check the presentation tables and explain the rules about using historical materials.

The large hall is being prepared for a music event, so student displays will be set up in the ground-floor gallery instead. The exhibition’s starting and closing times have not changed. The center will provide tables and display stands. Please bring your printed posters and any laptop needed for digital presentations.

Some students have asked whether they may use old photographs donated by local residents. Photos may be shown if the donors have given permission and the details in the captions have been checked. If you are unsure about the date or place shown in a photograph, mark that information as uncertain instead of guessing.

Groups requiring an electrical outlet should contact our office by Thursday at noon. The exhibition will close at 3:00 p.m., and a short discussion session will begin at 3:20 p.m. The organizers will focus on the clarity of explanations and the accuracy of historical information, rather than the cost of a group’s equipment.

Best regards,
History Exhibition Team

Some towns test small changes to public transportation before spending money on permanent services. One town, Lindale, introduced a weekend shuttle between its railway station, a public hospital, and several residential areas. The service was intended to help people who could not easily drive or reach the hospital using existing buses.

During the first four weeks, the number of passengers was lower than officials had expected. Some people said the shuttle was unnecessary. However, when the town interviewed residents, it learned that several had not known the service existed. Others thought the final departure was earlier than the actual timetable showed. The town therefore added signs at the station, published simpler schedules, and asked the hospital to provide information to visitors.

Passenger numbers increased during the next month. Yet two things happened at once: the information campaign began, and the hospital opened a new weekend clinic. Officials could not be certain how much of the increase was caused by clearer information and how much by the additional clinic. They also realized that their first survey had mostly included people who had already used the shuttle. Residents who stayed at home because the service was inconvenient had not been asked about their needs.

Before deciding whether to make the shuttle permanent, the town plans to compare passenger counts, operating costs, and accessibility for people with disabilities. It will also survey nonusers and consider whether other transportation options might meet their needs more efficiently. Officials explain that a service may be important even when ticket income is limited, but they must decide how to use the town’s transport budget fairly.