英検2級リスニング無料練習【第51セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と解説

W: Our class booked a guided walk in the botanical garden for Saturday. Will the tour still take place if it rains? M: If the paths are unsafe, the guide will give the lesson inside the visitor center instead. W: Will we meet at ten in either case? M: Yes. The start time is unchanged. Please check the website on Friday evening for the location. W: I’ll do that.

正答C The location of the lesson.

Rain changes venue only; ten o’clock remains the start.

雨によって場所だけが変わり、時刻は変わらない。

M: I received an automatic email after applying to join the free writing workshop. Does that mean I have a seat? W: It confirms that we received your application, not that you’ve been selected. M: When will I know the result? W: On Thursday. If selected, please confirm within two days. M: I’ll wait for the decision.

正答A Only that the application was received.

Receipt precedes selection and attendance confirmation.

申込受領と当選は別段階。

W: My grandfather cannot use the train company’s app. Are printed timetables still available? M: Yes. You can collect one at the ticket counter, and we also have a large-print version. W: Is there an extra charge for the printed timetable? M: No. It’s free for passengers. W: I’ll ask for the large-print copy.

正答D A free large-print timetable.

The larger text option is free at ticket counter.

大きな文字の紙の時刻表を受け取る。

M: Our model electric motor works again after we changed the wires. Can the visitors use it at the science exhibition? W: Not yet. The safety officer must inspect the connections first. M: May we display a diagram if the review isn’t complete? W: Yes, the organizer allows printed diagrams as an alternative. M: I’ll wait for the inspection result.

正答B A safety inspection and approval.

Working does not equal safety approval.

作動していても安全承認が必要。

W: Our water-quality team normally meets at nine, but the science teacher moved the equipment check to eight thirty. M: Does the actual survey begin earlier too? W: No, measurement starts at nine as before. We need extra time to prepare the sensors. M: I’ll arrive for the equipment check. W: Good. We cannot use devices before they’re inspected.

正答B At 9:00.

Check at 8:30; actual measurement at nine.

点検と測定開始は別。

M: Our school received a copy of a photograph from the local museum. Can I put it in a public video? W: Having a copy doesn’t automatically give you publication permission. M: Some children can also be recognized in the picture. W: Then privacy should be checked as well. Contact the museum before uploading. M: I’ll ask about both issues.

正答D Publication rights and privacy requirements.

Publication rights and identifiable children are separate concerns.

写真の所持だけで一般公開の許可は得られない。

W: I borrowed a small electric reader, and its screen stopped working. Can I put it in the outdoor book box? M: Please bring electronic devices to the service desk. Staff must inspect damaged equipment. W: Is the desk open after six tonight? M: No, it closes at six even though the reading rooms stay open until eight. W: I’ll return it tomorrow afternoon.

正答A Return it at the service desk when staff are available.

Electronic devices require in-person inspection; desk closes at six.

読書室の開館と端末返却窓口の時間は異なる。

M: The local gardening course is free. Does it include the printed workbook? W: The basic lessons and digital notes are free, but the printed workbook costs five dollars. M: Is buying it required? W: No, it’s completely optional. M: Then I’ll use the digital notes.

正答C The optional printed workbook.

Printed booklet optional and five dollars.

無料講座と任意の有料教材を区別する。

W: Does the boat to the island still leave from Pier Two? M: Not this weekend. Repairs have closed that pier, so boats leave from Pier Four. W: Has the departure time changed as well? M: No, the boat still leaves at ten forty. W: I’ll head to Pier Four.

正答D From Pier Four.

Temporary pier change, same time.

変更後の乗り場を聞き取る。

M: My opinion speech has three reasons, but two of them both discuss saving money. W: Choose a different point for the second one. You could explain environmental benefits instead. M: Then I’ll keep the cost argument in the first reason. W: Good. Make sure your example clearly supports each reason. M: I’ll revise the middle paragraph.

正答B The second reason in his speech.

Replace repeated cost reason with environmental benefit.

理由の重複を避け、異なる根拠を使う。

W: The seedlings grew faster in the second room. Does that prove our new fertilizer worked? M: Not yet. Did the rooms receive the same amount of light? W: The second room had larger windows. M: Then we should keep light conditions consistent and repeat the experiment. W: I’ll arrange a new test.

正答A The rooms had different light conditions.

Different light may affect growth.

肥料以外の要因をそろえる必要がある。

M: Can I bring my seven-year-old brother to the evening reading club? W: Yes, but children under twelve need a responsible adult with them. M: I’m sixteen. May I be the accompanying adult? W: No, a parent or another responsible adult must attend. M: I’ll ask our mother.

正答C A responsible adult to accompany him.

Sixteen-year-old brother does not fulfill adult condition.

自由参加でも年齢条件を守る。

W: I’m visiting the folk music exhibition with my father, who has difficulty hearing. Is there a captioned version of the video? M: Yes, but the caption device needs to be requested before your visit because we have only a few. W: Is it free? M: It’s included in admission. Please contact the booking desk. W: I’ll request one today.

正答B Request a caption device before visiting.

Limited caption devices must be requested in advance; no added fee.

字幕装置を事前に申し込む。

M: The drill I borrowed stopped working. Does the rental fee mean I must pay for a new one? W: Not automatically. The center will inspect it and check the lending policy. M: Should I try to repair it myself? W: Please don’t. Return it to trained staff. M: I’ll bring it in tomorrow.

正答D Inspect the drill and review the lending rules.

Responsibility follows inspection and policy review.

故障と費用負担を自動的に結びつけない。

W: The bus to my school usually stops at the east gate, but road work has closed the street. Where should I get off? M: At Market Square for the next three days. It’s about five minutes on foot from the school. W: Does the bus still leave the station at seven fifty? M: Yes. The time is unchanged. W: I’ll allow extra walking time.

正答A At Market Square.

Stop moves to Market Square; schedule unchanged.

停留所の一時変更と時刻変更を区別。

A history club found a poster marked with the year 1917. The poster showed a railway bridge that official records said was completed in 1926. Students examined both sources and concluded that the poster could not have been produced in 1917. They recorded that it must be from 1926 or later, but avoided inventing a more precise date. The club preserved the original label and attached a note explaining the discrepancy. The teacher said that correcting a date did not require destroying historical evidence.

正答C It was produced in 1926 or later.

The depicted bridge was completed only in 1926.

確実な下限を示しても正確な年は不明。

A secondary school arranged a used-textbook exchange. Students donated books they no longer needed, but some copies contained outdated information and others were heavily damaged. Volunteers checked editions and condition before offering books to new users. The first event was popular, yet the organizers did not assume that every donated book could be reused. They prepared labels showing grade level and edition and asked teachers to review the materials. The school planned another exchange after evaluating storage and cleaning costs.

正答B Some were damaged or had outdated content.

Suitability requires edition and condition checks.

寄付した本のすべてが再利用可能とは限らない。

A school garden measured the amount of water in a storage tank. After a storm, the level rose sharply. Over the next dry month, it fell gradually as students watered plants. One day, the level dropped suddenly because a pipe had broken. The students repaired the leak and introduced regular inspections. They explained that gradual decreases caused by ordinary use were different from a sharp loss caused by damage. Their teacher asked them to record rainfall and consumption before recommending a larger tank.

正答D A broken pipe.

Damaged pipe led to abrupt water loss.

水の通常使用と漏水を分ける。

A town library offered later hours during examination season. Many students attended, and some residents wanted the changes to become permanent. The manager explained that examination weeks were not a reliable measure of demand during the whole year. Extra staff, lighting, and supervision also increased costs. The town arranged another trial during a quieter month and asked visitors about transport and accessibility. The manager said the final decision should consider both educational benefits and long-term funding.

正答A Examination-season attendance might not reflect normal demand.

Seasonal sampling limits generalization.

試験期の人気を通年需要とみなさない。

A community center installed small solar panels to teach families about renewable energy. The electricity produced varied with the weather, and staff recorded output on bright and cloudy days. Some visitors believed that renewable energy meant the panels required no maintenance. The instructor explained that equipment still needed inspections and might eventually be repaired or replaced. The center calculated the costs of installation and maintenance before deciding whether a larger system was financially feasible.

正答C Renewable energy equipment still requires maintenance.

Renewable source does not remove equipment costs.

再生可能と費用ゼロは異なる。

A community service center introduced online bookings for its consultation desk. Some residents found the system convenient, but others had unreliable internet or did not use smartphones. The center kept telephone bookings available and provided printed instructions. Staff compared how long it took to process reservations using each method. They wanted an efficient system without making services inaccessible to some users. Managers recorded missed reservations and feedback before deciding whether more online-only features were appropriate.

正答B Some residents could not easily use the online system.

Accessibility varies across users.

ネット利用できない家庭にも予約手段を残す。

Engineers inspected an old wooden footbridge. Some supports had become damaged, while others could be kept after minor repairs. The town wanted to preserve historical features but also meet modern safety and accessibility standards. Technicians tested the bridge and proposed replacing unsafe parts. A temporary step-free route was created for people who could not use the bridge during construction. Managers recorded repair expenses and planned ongoing inspections after reopening.

正答A Replace damaged parts rather than preserve them unchanged.

Unsafe supports needed replacement.

保存と安全を両立。

A school surveyed pupils about digital homework. Most online respondents said they liked the new materials. However, students without reliable internet had fewer opportunities to answer, so the questionnaire may have been biased. Teachers interviewed additional families and learned that printed worksheets were still necessary. The school kept both versions and explained that high satisfaction among respondents did not prove equal access for everyone. A longer review would consider learning outcomes and maintenance costs.

正答D It underrepresented pupils without reliable internet.

Selection bias toward internet users.

回答者と全生徒を同一視しない。

A town encourages residents to separate recyclable paper from other waste. Staff explain that the word recyclable does not automatically mean that every local collection service can process every type of paper. Some materials must be cleaned or sorted differently. The town publishes updated collection rules and monitors transport and processing costs. Organizers want to reduce waste, but they avoid claiming that recycling has no environmental impact.

正答C Not every technically recyclable material is accepted locally.

Technical possibility vs local service capacity.

地域により回収対象が異なる。

A town rents bicycles near its railway station. The rental policy requires users to return bicycles on time and report damage. Some losses may be covered by the operator’s insurance, but deliberate misuse can be excluded. A rental fee does not guarantee every repair will be free. Staff inspect bicycles regularly and record costs. Officials also check whether busy stations have enough bicycles available when commuters need them.

正答C Insurance coverage and repair costs depend on the policy.

Coverage conditions can exclude misuse.

利用料と保険の補償範囲は別。

A regional museum digitizes historical photographs to improve public access. Curators preserve the original prints because handwriting or paper quality may contain information not visible in scans. Before posting digital copies online, the museum checks whether publication is allowed and considers privacy when people can be identified. If an old label conflicts with construction records, staff preserve the label and add a documented correction.

正答B Rights and privacy checks may still be required.

Ownership and publication are separate.

所蔵と公開権限を区別。

A town compared two routes through a public park. The shorter route contained several stairs, while a slightly longer option had ramps and resting places. Engineers checked safety and asked residents using wheelchairs or strollers to test the alternatives. The council decided that the shortest distance did not automatically mean the most accessible path. Costs and ongoing maintenance would also affect the final decision.

正答A It could be more accessible to people who cannot use stairs.

Accessibility outweighs distance for some users.

最短距離と利用しやすさは違う。

An English teacher helped pupils prepare short speeches. One student included fifteen examples but did not explain any of them clearly. The teacher suggested choosing two or three strong examples and connecting them to two distinct reasons. Students then practised answering questions without making unsupported claims. The teacher explained that more examples did not necessarily make a speech more convincing. Clear organization and evidence were more important.

正答D Use a few relevant examples connected to clear reasons.

Relevance and explanation over quantity.

具体例の数より根拠との関係。

A community garden lends simple tools to volunteers. Staff inspect each tool before and after use, and beginners receive safety instructions. Some items require specialist supervision and cannot be borrowed by everyone. The group introduced reservations after popular tools became unavailable during weekends. Managers also recorded cleaning and replacement costs. They wanted a practical service that could continue even after temporary funding ended.

正答B Popular tools were often unavailable when needed.

Demand exceeds supply on busy days.

利用の偏りと在庫管理。

A town tested a late bus connecting a hospital with a railway station. During its first week, rides were free and passenger numbers were high. Normal fares began later and demand decreased. Officials recorded fuel, driver hours, stop accessibility and paid ridership. They explained that high demand during a free trial did not establish that the service would be financially sustainable at regular prices. The trial continued while the town reviewed its results.

正答C Whether enough people would use the bus when fares were charged.

Free trial may overstate paid demand.

無料の人気と通常料金での需要は違う。