英検2級リスニング無料練習【第52セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全英文台本と解説

W: I registered for the astronomy club’s evening observation. Does it start at six thirty? M: The safety briefing starts at six thirty. The telescope session begins at seven, if the sky is clear. W: What happens if it becomes cloudy? M: We’ll move to the science room for a lesson about the stars. W: I’ll arrive for the briefing.

正答C At 7:00.

Telescope session begins at seven; briefing is at six thirty.

説明会と望遠鏡の使用時刻を区別する。

M: The mobile library usually stops outside the sports center. Is that where I should wait today? W: No. Construction has closed that parking space. The van will stop at River Square instead. M: Does it arrive at four as usual? W: Yes. Only the stopping place has changed. M: I’ll go to River Square.

正答A At River Square.

Temporary new stop is River Square; arrival time unchanged.

移動場所だけが変更された。

W: My grandmother wants to visit the exhibition, but the online guide’s text is difficult for her to read. M: We have a printed version with larger letters. It’s free at the information desk. W: Does she need a smartphone to get it? M: No. Just ask a staff member. W: I’ll collect it before entering.

正答D A free large-print guide.

Printed large-text guide is free at the desk.

文字の大きな紙のガイドを利用する。

M: Our science club applied for a community grant and received an automatic email. Has our project been approved? W: Not yet. The message only confirms the application arrived. A committee will review the budget next week. M: Should we order the equipment now? W: Wait for the final decision, because not every application is funded. M: We’ll keep the plan ready.

正答B That the grant application was received.

An automatic receipt is not the funding decision.

助成の申請受領と採択・予算承認は別。

W: Our plant experiment gave different results in the two rooms. Can we say the fertilizer caused the difference? M: Did you keep the temperature and light conditions the same? W: No. The second room had larger windows. M: Then repeat the test under comparable conditions. W: I’ll check the equipment as well.

正答B The light conditions differed between the rooms.

Different window sizes may affect light and plant growth.

肥料の効果を調べる前に光の条件をそろえる。

M: The town’s craft class is free. Do I have to pay for the material pack? W: The basic materials are included, but an optional advanced pack costs eight dollars. M: Can beginners join without the advanced pack? W: Yes. No extra purchase is required. M: I’ll use the basic materials.

正答D The optional advanced material pack.

Optional advanced pack costs eight dollars.

基本の授業・材料は無料で追加教材のみ有料。

W: Is Saturday’s coastal birdwatching walk still planned if it rains? M: If heavy rain makes the paths unsafe, we’ll hold an indoor lesson at the nature center instead. W: Does it begin at nine in either location? M: Yes. Check the official website on Friday for the final venue. W: I’ll check before leaving.

正答A The venue, not the starting time.

Outdoor walk may move indoors; start remains nine.

雨天なら会場変更だが時刻は変わらない。

M: I want to donate these old science textbooks to the library. Can I leave them outside the building? W: Please bring them to the desk. Staff need to check their condition and whether the information is still accurate. M: Some books are from fifteen years ago. W: We may accept some but not all of them. M: I’ll bring the collection tomorrow.

正答C Check condition and whether the content is up to date.

Old textbooks require checking for condition and outdated content.

寄付資料の全件が受理されるとは限らない。

W: The farmers’ market has started using reusable food containers. Do I get my deposit back at any stall? M: Only the collection desk handles deposits. You’ll get it back when you return an acceptable container. W: Can I return it next Saturday? M: Yes, as long as it’s within the stated return period. W: I’ll keep the receipt.

正答D At the market’s collection desk.

Deposit return is handled at collection desk.

返却窓口・条件を正確に読む。

M: My speech has two reasons, but both are about reducing costs. W: Try adding a different reason, such as making information more accessible to people. M: Then I can give one example of savings and another of accessibility. W: Exactly. Keep each explanation connected to your opinion. M: I’ll revise the second reason.

正答B Use accessibility as a different second reason.

Distinct reasons: cost and access.

二つの理由を重複させない。

W: A student repaired the wooden shelf for our workshop. Can we let visitors use it now? M: A trained supervisor must inspect the joints and test its stability first. W: It looks strong to me. M: Appearance does not prove that it’s safe. W: We’ll keep it unused until the inspection.

正答A A trained supervisor must inspect and test it.

Appearance alone is not proof of safety.

修理品も安全点検が必要。

M: My niece cannot eat nuts. The recipe doesn’t list peanuts, so can she attend the cooking class? W: Please ask the instructor to review every ingredient and preparation process. Some sauces may contain other nuts. M: Should I register first and ask later? W: Discuss safety arrangements before the booking is confirmed. M: I’ll contact the instructor today.

正答C Discuss all ingredients and safe preparation with the instructor.

Allergen check must cover full ingredients and preparation.

個別材料だけで安全とは断定しない。

W: I’m applying for a university scholarship. Can I use the science club’s research grant application instead? M: No. The scholarship supports a student’s education. The grant is for a separate research project. W: Do both require the same documents? M: Their conditions are different. Read each program’s instructions. W: I’ll prepare the correct application.

正答B An individual student’s education.

Scholarship and research grant are separate programs.

教育費の支援と事業助成を区別する。

M: I heard the evening bus was free last week. Can I still use my free pass today? W: No. That pass expired yesterday. Regular fares now apply. M: Has the bus stop changed? W: The route is still the same. Only the ticket conditions have changed. M: I’ll buy a regular ticket.

正答D The free pass expired and regular fares now apply.

Free period ended, route unchanged.

期限切れの乗車券と通常運賃を区別。

W: Our rainfall team needs to inspect the instruments at eight forty-five tomorrow. M: Does the actual recording start then? W: No, the first measurement begins at nine thirty. The earlier time is for checking equipment. M: Can we submit the report that morning? W: The completed report is due by five on Friday. M: I’ll note both times.

正答A At 9:30.

Equipment check at 8:45, actual measuring 9:30.

測定開始と点検・提出期限を聞き分ける。

A student history group examined a photograph labeled as taken in 1922. The picture showed a harbor bridge that official records said had been completed in 1935. The pupils examined the construction record and realized the original date was inconsistent with the image. They concluded the photograph must have been taken in 1935 or later, but they could not determine the precise year. The group preserved the original label and added a note explaining the evidence. Their teacher praised them for correcting the error without destroying the historical source.

正答C The photograph was from 1935 or later, but its exact year was unknown.

Bridge completed in 1935 establishes earliest possible date.

確実な年代の下限と正確な年を区別。

A science club measured water from a community garden’s storage tank. In the first trial, one sample gave a surprising result. Some students blamed a new fertilizer, but the teacher found that the containers had been kept at different temperatures. The class repeated the test with more consistent conditions, and the new difference was smaller. Pupils recorded their observations and described what remained uncertain. They did not state that the fertilizer had definitely caused the first result.

正答B The samples had been kept at different temperatures.

Temperature is an alternative variable.

肥料の効果を調べるには温度をそろえる必要。

A community group organized a repair café where residents could bring broken household items. Volunteers repaired simple wooden objects, but electrical devices were handled only by trained specialists. One old chair seemed strong after repair, yet its legs moved when tested. A specialist inspected the chair, replaced damaged supports, and tested it again. The café recorded the time and materials needed for each repair. Its manager explained that reusing furniture may reduce waste but never removes the need for safety checks.

正答D A specialist checked it, replaced supports, and retested it.

The chair needed specialist inspection and retest.

再使用できる品でも安全が優先。

A library held reading sessions in a quiet garden beside its main building. Many families enjoyed the first event, but several visitors said it was hard to reach with strollers because of steps. The librarian moved later sessions to a more accessible path and provided printed directions. Attendance increased, but the manager did not assume this single change explained the whole increase. Weather and school holidays had also changed. The library planned a further trial with more consistent observation conditions.

正答A Weather and school holidays also changed.

Several conditions changed together.

参加者増の原因を段差の改善だけに限定しない。

A regional education center extended study-room hours during examination season. The additional spaces became popular, and some students wanted permanent evening opening. The manager noted that extra hours required paid supervisors and electricity, while the trial happened during an unusually busy month. The center decided to collect data during quieter weeks as well and to ask students about transport options. It would evaluate year-round demand and funding before making the schedule permanent.

正答C Examination-season attendance might not represent normal demand.

Trial during exam season may overstate regular demand.

試験期以外の需要を確認する。

A coastal town planted trees along a walking path to give residents more shade. After several years, some roots lifted the paving and made it difficult for wheelchair users. Engineers inspected the damage and proposed repairs that would protect healthy trees while restoring step-free access. The council also considered maintenance costs before planting more trees. It explained that a green project needed both environmental and accessibility planning to remain useful.

正答B They raised sections of the path and reduced accessibility.

Raised paving creates a barrier.

木陰づくりと段差のない通行を両立。

A museum is digitizing its collection of historical maps. Staff preserve the original papers because handwritten notes and materials may contain details that are missing from scans. Before displaying files online, curators check copyright permission and privacy. When an old date conflicts with a documented construction record, the museum adds a correction note rather than silently changing the original label. The project aims to improve access while preserving evidence.

正答A They may contain details absent from digital copies.

Physical information may be lost in digital files.

原本の保存と電子公開は別の課題。

A school library lends recorded English lessons. Some recordings are available for offline study, while others need an internet connection. Printed worksheets are also offered, so students who cannot use digital resources can still study. The librarian reminds borrowers to keep accounts secure and not to share personal passwords. Managers are evaluating accessibility and maintenance costs before expanding the collection.

正答D To help pupils who cannot easily access digital resources.

Digital access differs among households.

ネット利用困難な生徒の代替手段。

A town tested a bicycle-sharing program near a railway station. Popular stops often ran out of bicycles, while some quiet stops had too many. Managers began moving bicycles between locations and recording the number of repairs. The rental policy required users to return bicycles on time, and damage was inspected before any costs were assessed. Officials said that a rental fee did not guarantee all losses would be covered.

正答C Supply and demand differed at different locations.

Uneven distribution creates shortages and surpluses.

需要の偏りに対応。

A neighborhood delivery project collects groceries from several stores. The system may reduce repeated trips, but refrigerated food needs safe temperature control. Organizers tested insulated boxes and introduced a booking calendar to make arrivals more predictable. Staff also measured volunteer hours, delivery distances and cleaning costs. They explained that reducing one type of transport did not automatically prove a lower environmental impact overall, since some customers still drove to collection points.

正答C Temperature control for refrigerated food.

Refrigerated items must stay at suitable temperatures.

食品安全と運営効果を別に評価。

Students observed birds near a river over four weeks. One week the count was lower, and they initially blamed a new walking path. Their teacher pointed out that the observation time and weather had changed. Students repeated the survey at more comparable times and recorded temperature, location and bird activity. They did not conclude that the path alone caused the difference. The club also avoided publishing exact locations of sensitive nests.

正答B Observation times and weather conditions had changed.

Confounding variables affect counts.

因果の誤認を避ける。

A town offered a free workshop about local history. The basic lessons were free, but printed workbooks were available for a small additional fee. The organizer received a limited grant to cover instructors and room costs. It could not assume that this temporary funding would continue every year. Managers collected attendance numbers and feedback before deciding whether to offer more sessions. They explained the difference between a free class and optional paid materials.

正答A An optional printed workbook.

Optional extra material has separate fee.

講座無料と教材別売を区別。

A small island introduced a short ferry route to connect residents with medical services. The first week was free and attracted many people. When normal fares began, passenger numbers fell. The operator evaluated fuel, staffing and maintenance costs and asked whether the service still improved access for residents without cars. The council decided to continue a limited trial instead of immediately making the route permanent.

正答D Whether people would continue using the service at normal fares.

Free demand does not guarantee paid demand.

運行の持続性は通常運賃の需要を確認。

A student research forum asks every team to submit a written outline in advance. Teams using slides must also upload their files before the technical review deadline. An automated email confirms file receipt but not approval. Electrical models need a separate safety inspection, and photographs of identifiable people require suitable permission for public display. The organizer allows diagrams instead of unapproved models.

正答B That the system received the submitted file.

Receipt not technical approval.

技術審査と受領を区別。

A city tested an evening bus to serve people working late. Some stops were difficult to reach with strollers, so officials tested a step-free alternative. The service ran on selected evenings rather than continuously all week. The city recorded actual passengers, operating costs and access difficulties before deciding on expansion. It aimed to improve transport without claiming that high demand in one trial guaranteed permanent success.

正答C A step-free alternative to difficult stops.

Route access improves with ramps/step-free stops.

交通手段の使いやすさを検証。