英検2級リスニング無料練習【第8セット】会話15題＋説明文15題｜独自30台本と全解答

Woman: I signed up for the emergency preparation class on Saturday, but the email says Room 4. Isn’t Room 4 being repaired? Man: Yes. We moved the class to the ground-floor meeting room. The start time is still ten o’clock, and the class is free. Woman: Should I bring anything? Man: Please bring a notebook. We will provide the emergency supplies used in the demonstration.

正答A：Its location

修理のため4号室から1階会議室へ変更。開始10時と無料であることは変わらない。

根拠：We moved the class to the ground-floor meeting room が変更点。

Boy: My online form for the planetarium visit went through, and I got an automatic receipt. Does that mean our seats are confirmed? Girl: Not yet. There are only twenty seats for student groups. The museum will check the requests and send a separate confirmation tomorrow. Boy: I’ll wait before paying for the train tickets.

正答B：The request was received

自動受付メールは申込受理のみ。座席は明日別途確定される。

根拠：separate confirmation tomorrow なので受領と参加確定を区別する。

Student: The camera we borrowed from school is making a strange noise. Could I open it and check the parts? Teacher: Please don’t. Only the equipment team should handle repairs. Take it to their office and ask for a different camera if one is available. Student: I’ll report the problem now and use our phone for practice today.

正答C：Take it to the equipment team

生徒自身が分解せず、機材担当へ報告して持参する。

根拠：Take it to their office が正答根拠。

Woman: Are there two seats together near the front for the science lecture? Man: The front is full, but I can reserve two seats in the middle section, next to the aisle. Woman: That would be better for my father, who may need to leave early. Man: I’ll reserve those seats. The lecture begins at two as planned.

正答D：Two in the middle near an aisle

前方は満席。女性は通路脇の中央席2つを選んだ。

根拠：two seats in the middle section, next to the aisle と合意した。

Man: Is the drawing workshop included with my student museum pass? Clerk: The pass covers the permanent galleries, but workshops need a separate reservation. The drawing workshop is free for students, though. Man: Then I don’t need another ticket, but I still need to book a place? Clerk: Exactly. Please reserve online by Friday noon.

正答A：Reserve a workshop place online

ワークショップは学生無料だが事前予約は必要。金曜正午までにネット予約する。

根拠：free for students / separate reservation / reserve online by Friday noon。

Girl: Our class bus is leaving at eight thirty, so can we meet at eight twenty? Teacher: We need to collect the safety forms before boarding. Please be at the south gate by eight. Girl: I finished mine yesterday. Can I come later? Teacher: No. I still have to check each form against the list.

正答B：By eight o’clock

バス発は8時30分だが安全書類確認のため8時集合で、事前に書類を記入していても同じ。

根拠：Please be at the south gate by eight。

Boy: Is the gardening activity open to students my age? Woman: Students aged sixteen and older can join without an adult. Younger students need a parent or guardian. Boy: I’m fifteen, but my sister is seventeen. Can she accompany me? Woman: The rule requires a parent or guardian, not just another student. Please ask one of your parents to register with you.

正答C：A parent or guardian

16歳未満は保護者同伴が必要。17歳の姉はこの規定では保護者ではない。

根拠：requires a parent or guardian, not just another student。

Student: I sent my essay by email yesterday, but the teacher said it wasn’t accepted. Friend: Our class uses the learning website now. Email attachments no longer count as submissions. Student: The deadline is tonight. Do I still have time? Friend: Yes, upload the document to the website before eight.

正答D：Through the class website

今はメール添付では提出扱いにならず、クラスサイトへ20時までにアップロードする必要がある。

根拠：upload the document to the website before eight が指示。

Woman: Are we still holding the park clean-up tomorrow? Man: The weather forecast says strong winds. The outdoor activity is canceled, but we’ll meet at the community center for a short workshop on recycling. Woman: What time does it begin? Man: Nine thirty, just as the clean-up was supposed to start.

正答A：Attend an indoor recycling workshop

屋外清掃は中止となったが同じ9時30分にセンターでリサイクル講習を行う。

根拠：outdoor activity is canceled, but … workshop。

Boy: I lost my student bus pass. Can I get a new one at this desk? Clerk: You can apply here, but we need your school identification card and a small replacement fee. Boy: I have my identification, but I left my wallet at home. Clerk: You may return tomorrow. We cannot issue the pass until the fee is paid.

正答B：He cannot pay the required fee

身分証はあるが再発行手数料を払う財布を持っていないため当日発行できない。

根拠：cannot issue … until the fee is paid。

Girl: Our club made a video about the school garden. Can we post it on the public website now? Teacher: Some students appear clearly in the recording. We must check the school’s permission records before publishing their images. Girl: Can we show it only in class today? Teacher: Yes, the internal presentation has already been approved.

正答C：Permission for students’ images

公開には映っている生徒の画像使用に関する許可記録の確認が必要。校内発表はすでに承認済み。

根拠：check the school’s permission records before publishing。

Man: Our guide originally planned to take us to the modern art gallery first. Woman: The gallery is crowded, so let’s start with the historical collection and visit the modern gallery after lunch. Man: That works. Will the tour still finish at three? Woman: Yes, we only changed the order.

正答D：The order of the galleries

現代美術から始める計画を、混雑のため歴史展示→昼食後現代展示へ変更した。終了時刻は変わらない。

根拠：we only changed the order。

Girl: The study room lights went out suddenly. Should we try to fix the electrical panel? Boy: No, students must not touch the panel. The teacher told us to use the emergency lights and leave the room calmly. Girl: I’ll tell the staff at reception. Boy: Good. They can call a qualified technician.

正答A：Leave calmly and inform staff

電気盤には触れず非常灯を使って落ち着いて退室し、受付に知らせる。

根拠：students must not touch the panel / leave … calmly。

Woman: I booked a trial English lesson for my daughter on Monday at seven, but her music practice has moved to that time. Man: We have an opening on Tuesday at seven. Wednesday is already full. Woman: Tuesday is fine. Will you send me an updated meeting link? Man: Yes, the original link will not work for the new appointment.

正答B：Tuesday at seven

月曜19時から火曜19時へ変更。新しいミーティングリンクが送られる。

根拠：Tuesday is fine。

Boy: I submitted the application to perform at the school festival. Does that mean our band is in the program? Girl: No, the organizing committee will review all applications next week. Then it will notify the selected groups. Boy: So we should not print posters yet. Girl: Right. Wait for the confirmation.

正答C：The band was selected

申込は提出済みだが委員会の選考結果は未決定で、確定を待つ必要がある。

根拠：will review … next week / selected groups。

A community center introduced a clothing exchange where families could bring clean items that children had outgrown. The center checked each donation before putting it on display. Many families appreciated the opportunity to find suitable clothes without paying full prices. However, some sizes were rarely available because donations varied. The organizers plan to publish an updated list of available sizes every week and ask families what items they need most.

正答A：The limited availability of certain clothing sizes

寄付在庫が不均一なため一部サイズが揃わない問題を在庫一覧とニーズ調査で改善する。

根拠：some sizes were rarely available / updated list。

A town converted a meeting room into a free evening study area. Students liked the quiet environment, but some could not stay until closing because the last bus left earlier. Staff introduced an additional session with an earlier finishing time. They will review attendance over three months before deciding whether to extend the program. The town is also asking nonusers why they cannot visit.

正答B：Some students needed to catch an earlier bus

最終バスとの兼ね合いで遅い時間に残れない生徒がいるため早い回を追加。

根拠：last bus left earlier。

A school planted vegetables on a small rooftop terrace. Students collected rainwater to reduce the need for tap water. At the end of the first term, they recorded a successful harvest. However, teachers warned that this did not prove the garden would be easy to maintain throughout the year. The school will compare water use and the time needed for care during different seasons before deciding whether to expand.

正答C：Water use and maintenance needs across seasons

収穫ができても通年で維持できるかは未確認なので季節別の水・人手を調べる。

根拠：compare water use and time … different seasons。

A public library has begun offering lessons about recognizing misleading online shopping websites. The instructor teaches residents to check sellers’ contact information, read return policies, and avoid messages demanding immediate payment. The library does not recommend giving personal details to an unknown seller just to claim a large discount. Participants are encouraged to ask a trusted consumer advice service if they suspect a scam.

正答D：Sharing personal details with unknown sellers

販売者不明の業者へ割引を得る目的で個人情報を渡すのは避ける。

根拠：does not recommend giving personal details。

Volunteers at a nature center count insects in a local park. They record the weather and the time of each observation because the number of insects seen can vary with temperature and sunlight. The project does not claim that a single day with many observations proves that the overall population has increased. Instead, researchers will compare the results over several seasons.

正答A：It helps researchers compare observations fairly

時刻・天気で観測される昆虫数が変わるため条件を記録し比較精度を高める。

根拠：vary with temperature and sunlight。

A local museum introduced audio guides in several languages. Visitors can use their own phones, but staff recommend earphones so that recordings do not disturb other people. Printed descriptions are still available for those who prefer them or cannot use the guides. The museum will collect feedback about the translations and consider adding more languages if enough funds are available.

正答B：To avoid disturbing other visitors

スマホのスピーカーで音声を流すと他の来館者を妨げるためイヤホンを推奨。

根拠：so that recordings do not disturb other people。

A city painted a separate bicycle lane on a busy road. Some cyclists said they felt safer, while others were worried about cars crossing the lane near intersections. Officials will observe how cyclists and drivers use the road before considering similar lanes elsewhere. They say that positive comments are useful but should be considered together with information about actual traffic and safety.

正答C：How drivers and cyclists use the road

他地域で拡大する前に実際の車と自転車の通行や安全性を観測する。

根拠：observe how cyclists and drivers use the road。

A market began lending reusable shopping bags to customers. Many bags were borrowed during the first month, but not all were returned. Staff have decided to add return boxes near the market’s exits. They also plan to record how often each bag is used. Borrowing a bag does not necessarily mean that a customer would otherwise have bought a new plastic bag.

正答D：Add more places to return borrowed bags

既に決定した対応は出口近くに返却箱を設置すること。

根拠：decided to add return boxes。

A local education center is offering free sessions where families can ask questions about learning plans. Places are limited, so visitors must apply online. Automatic receipts only confirm that applications were received. Staff will email confirmed appointments after reviewing the requests. Families should not travel to the center until they receive that message.

正答A：The application arrived but the appointment is not yet confirmed

自動返信は受理で、相談予約の確定ではない。

根拠：receipts only confirm … applications were received。

The community center teaches residents how to fix simple clothing problems such as loose buttons and small tears. Volunteers do not attempt to repair electrical devices containing damaged batteries. People who bring such equipment are directed to qualified specialists. The center hopes the lessons will help families use items for longer, but it is still collecting data about how many repaired items remain in use.

正答B：Certain electrical equipment requires specialist handling

破損した電池のある電気機器は専門技能が必要で施設では修理しない。

根拠：directed to qualified specialists。

University students compared traffic levels on two city streets. They found more cars on one street, but the observations had been made at different times of day. Their teacher pointed out that traffic changes greatly between morning and evening. The class will repeat the observations at matching times before concluding which street is busier.

正答C：The counts were taken at different times

比較した時刻が違い、朝夕で交通量が変動するため公平に比べられない。

根拠：different times of day。

A museum received several historical photographs from local families. Staff were unsure about the dates of some pictures, so they marked those details as unconfirmed. They also asked donors for permission before posting digital images online. The museum says that preserving history is important, but avoiding unsupported claims and respecting families’ privacy are equally necessary.

正答D：It labels the dates as unconfirmed

確認できない撮影年は推測で埋めず未確認と示す。

根拠：marked those details as unconfirmed。

Students counted birds in a local park every spring. This year they saw more than before, but the number of volunteers had also increased. The teacher explained that more observers may notice more birds even if the population has not changed. The students will record the size of each group next year to make comparisons more reliable.

正答A：More volunteers may have noticed more birds

観測者数が増えれば発見数も増える可能性があり、個体数の増加とは断定できない。

根拠：number of volunteers … increased。

A town introduced emergency notices in several languages and sent short alerts to registered phones. More residents signed up, but officials did not assume that everyone understood the instructions. The town will ask users to locate safe meeting points on simple maps. It also plans to gather feedback from residents who prefer printed notices instead of using smartphones.

正答B：Whether residents can use safety information correctly

地図上で安全な集合場所を探せるか確認して情報理解の実用性を測る。

根拠：locate safe meeting points … maps。

A city extended the opening hours of its swimming pool for a six-week trial. Some families appreciated the later sessions, but staff needed to record the cost of additional supervision and electricity. The city has not decided whether to keep the longer hours permanently. It will compare the number of users and operating costs before making a final choice.

正答C：Whether to make the extended hours permanent

営業時間の恒久的延長はまだ決まっておらず試行後に利用者数と費用を比較する。

根拠：has not decided … permanently。