英検2級リスニング無料練習【第48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: I booked two tickets for Saturday’s play. My father has trouble hearing the dialogue. Does the theater lend caption devices? M: Yes. They are free with admission, but there are only twelve. Please request one before the visit; it’s best to do so when booking. W: Do we pay a deposit? M: No. Staff will explain how to use the device before the play. W: I’ll request one for him today.

正答C Request it in advance when booking.

limited devices / request in advance of the performance; no deposit.

台数に限りがあるため予約時に申し込む。

M: The new rainfall sensor recorded much more rain than the older one. Shall we report that rainfall has doubled? W: Not yet. The sensors were installed at different heights, and the new one was checked only once. M: So we should repeat the measurements at similar positions. W: Exactly. Compare them with a standard instrument too. M: I’ll arrange another test.

正答A The sensor positions and checks were not comparable.

different heights and incomplete checks require repeated comparable observations.

異なる設置条件をそろえてから結論を出す。

W: I’m visiting the science museum with my mother, who uses a wheelchair. Is the entrance beside the parking lot still open? M: It’s closed for renovation. Please use the north entrance, which has a ramp. The path is about four minutes longer. W: Is the museum opening time unchanged? M: Yes, we open at nine thirty. W: We’ll take the north route.

正答D The north entrance with a ramp.

north entrance has ramp; original closed.

北側の段差のない経路を使う。

M: I got an automatic email after applying for the weekend digital-design course. Does that mean I’ve got a seat? W: No. We received thirty applications for twenty seats. Selection results will be sent on Wednesday. M: And if I am chosen? W: You need to confirm attendance by Friday. M: I’ll wait for the result.

正答B The application was received.

automatic receipt only / selection Wednesday / confirmation Friday.

受領は当選確定ではない。

W: Our school music club wants to buy a new electronic piano. The manager says we have enough money this month. M: Have you checked the cost of maintenance and transport over several years? W: No. We only compared purchase prices. M: Then calculate the total operating costs before deciding. W: I’ll ask the committee to review them.

正答B Review long-term costs before buying.

maintenance and transport missing from comparison.

初期購入費だけでなく長期費用を調べる。

M: My niece has a milk allergy. The cooking workshop says the recipe contains no cheese, so can she join? W: We should check all ingredients, including sauces and prepared products, and speak with the instructor. M: Would removing dairy toppings be enough? W: Not necessarily. Ask about safe preparation before confirming the booking. M: I’ll contact the center.

正答D Discuss all ingredients and safety with the instructor.

check complete ingredients and preparation before confirmation.

一つの食材を除くだけでは安全が保証されない。

W: We photographed a rare bird during the nature walk. Can we share the exact nest location on a public website? M: Please don’t. Revealing the location might disturb the birds or attract visitors to a sensitive area. W: Could we share a general description instead? M: Yes, after checking the park’s guidance. W: We’ll avoid giving the precise location.

正答A The exact nesting location.

exact nest location may disturb wildlife.

巣の位置の一般公開を控える。

M: I booked the quiet reading room for a group discussion this evening. W: The quiet room is for individual study. Groups should use the discussion room. It’s available from five to six. M: Can my reservation be moved? W: Yes, if you change it online before three. M: I’ll update it now.

正答C Move the reservation to the discussion room.

room type changed; online update before three.

静かに学ぶ部屋と話し合う部屋を分ける。

W: I heard that the last bus to the art center now leaves at nine thirty. Is that correct? M: On Fridays it leaves at nine fifty. On other weekdays the last departure is still nine thirty. W: What about the stop near the library? M: That has not changed. W: I’ll use the Friday service after rehearsal.

正答D At 9:50.

Friday 9:50; other weekdays 9:30.

変更後の金曜の最終便を選ぶ。

M: My summary is fifty-seven words, but the assignment says it should be between forty-five and fifty-five. W: Then it is two words over the limit. Remove a minor detail, but keep the main point and the problem described in the text. M: Can I just delete every explanation of the solution? W: No. The response still needs the central information. M: I’ll revise it carefully.

正答B His summary exceeds the word limit.

57 "55 by 2; key points must remain.

語数上限を超えるため情報を保って短縮する。

W: Our town wants to place a digital information screen at the bus station. Is that enough to help all travelers? M: Not everyone uses screens easily. We should offer printed timetables and check whether the text can be enlarged. W: What about people with poor eyesight? M: Contrast and clear audio options may also help. W: I’ll include those points in the proposal.

正答A Printed alternatives and accessible display options.

print, enlargement, contrast and audio discussed.

電子化だけでは全員が使えるとは限らない。

M: Our geography trip usually leaves from the south school gate. Will we meet there tomorrow? W: The gate is closed for repairs. All groups must meet at the sports hall entrance at eight fifteen. M: Is the bus leaving earlier as well? W: No, it still departs at eight forty-five. M: I’ll go to the sports hall entrance.

正答C At the sports hall entrance.

meeting place changed; departure 8:45.

集合場所とバスの出発時刻を区別。

W: I submitted our video for the school festival yesterday and received an upload receipt. M: The technical team still needs to test the file on the presentation equipment. W: Should we delete our original copy? M: No. Keep it in case changes are needed. W: I’ll save a backup and wait for the review.

正答B The technical check of the video.

submission completed; technical review not.

アップロード受領と機器での動作確認は別。

M: Is Saturday’s outdoor science walk going ahead if it rains? W: If there is heavy rain, we’ll use the education center instead. Check our website after four on Friday. M: Will the lesson begin later in that case? W: No, the starting time stays at ten. M: I’ll check the location on Friday.

正答D Whether the activity is outdoors or at the center.

weather affects venue not start time.

天候による会場変更だけを確認。

W: I bought a used tablet, but its charging port doesn’t work. The shop has offered a replacement. M: Can you choose a refund instead? W: The staff said I need to check the conditions on my receipt before making that request. M: That’s sensible. Replacing a device and refunding the price are different options. W: I’ll read the policy.

正答A The shop’s refund and replacement conditions.

replacement offered but refund subject to policy.

交換と返金は同一ではない。

A history class found a photograph of an old lighthouse. The label said the photo was taken in 1918, but a local newspaper recorded that the lighthouse’s new tower was completed in 1927. Students checked the building records and concluded that the photograph must have been taken after 1927. They kept the original label and added a note explaining why its date could not be right. They did not invent a precise year. Their teacher praised their careful use of evidence.

正答C The photograph was taken after 1927, but the exact year was unknown.

Tower could not appear before completion.

建設年より後だが正確な年は断定できない。

A science club measured the temperature of a small river at two places. Initially, one location was much warmer. Some students blamed a newly opened footbridge. The teacher noticed that the measurements had been taken at different depths and times of day. The group repeated the test under more similar conditions and found a smaller difference. The students reported the results and explained that several factors could affect them. They did not claim the bridge had caused the change.

正答B The samples were measured at different depths and times.

Depth/time not comparable; changed results after retest.

観測条件をそろえて再測定する。

A school opened a small repair corner where students practiced fixing loose parts of wooden furniture. One group suggested opening a broken electric heater to see how it worked. The supervisor explained that the repair required specialist training and could not be done safely by beginners. The students changed their project to a wooden box and asked a trained adult to check its strength. They learned that making an object reusable does not remove the need for safety checks.

正答D Electrical heater repairs were unsafe for beginners.

Specialist training necessary for electrical repair.

危険な電気修理は行わず安全な木工へ変更。

A community center introduced evening sessions for families who worked during the day. The first week attracted many people, so some staff wanted to make the schedule permanent immediately. The manager pointed out that extra hours required staff pay and electricity. The center recorded attendance, travel arrangements, and costs for several months. It then introduced a shorter evening session on two days rather than extending every day. The manager said a useful service also needed a realistic operating plan.

正答A Extra staffing and electricity costs.

Operating expenses and travel considered.

利用人数だけで恒久化しない。

A small school garden used a rainwater tank to water vegetables. During a rainy month the tank was full, but it was almost empty after a dry period. Students suggested buying more tanks, yet the teacher asked them to collect records of rainfall and water use first. They also checked the cost of cleaning and maintaining the tanks. The school decided to test a more careful watering schedule before purchasing additional equipment.

正答C A more careful watering schedule and data review.

Check use/rain and trial schedule before purchases.

追加設備の前に使い方と季節性を検証。

A town introduced a small late bus between its hospital and railway station. During the first week, passengers could ride without paying a fare. Normal fares began in the second week. Some people stopped using the service, so officials decided to compare passenger numbers during both periods. They also recorded driver costs, fuel, and accessibility of each stop. The town will decide whether to continue the route after considering the needs of residents as well as the operating costs.

正答B Passengers began paying the normal bus fare.

Free first week; fares afterward.

無料期間と通常料金の需要を分ける。

A nature park has introduced a rule prohibiting visitors from feeding wild birds. Staff also installed signs discouraging people from leaving food near trails, while fences help prevent visitors from entering nesting areas. Volunteers record observations of bird activity, but the park explains that weather can affect the counts. Managers are checking whether signs are understandable to visitors who speak different languages.

正答A Feeding wild birds.

Regulation prohibits feeding.

禁止と啓発・物理的防止を分ける。

A public library lends electronic readers to students who need them for homework. Borrowers must complete a safety introduction and sign an equipment agreement. If a reader is damaged, staff inspect it and check the terms before deciding whether repair or replacement is appropriate. Borrowers are not automatically required to pay for every fault. The library also offers printed worksheets for students whose internet connections are unreliable.

正答D Staff inspect it and check the agreement.

Inspection and contract determine next steps.

損傷と自動的な費用負担は別。

A museum is digitizing old maps and photographs so visitors can enlarge them on screens. Staff still preserve the originals because paper quality and handwritten notes can contain information absent from scans. Before publishing a digital copy, curators check whether online use is permitted. Some images containing private details can be viewed only for supervised research. The museum wants wider access without ignoring publication rights or preservation responsibilities.

正答C Physical details may not appear in digital scans.

Paper and handwriting contain additional data.

電子化と原本保存は両立する。

An English teacher advised students to include clear reasons and relevant examples in a short speech. Some pupils had written twenty examples but failed to explain their main opinion. The teacher suggested choosing two or three strong examples and putting minor details into a handout. Students also practiced answering questions without claiming that uncertain data were definite proof. The school emphasized clear communication rather than memorizing a long list of facts.

正答C Use a few strong examples and focus on the main idea.

Prioritize reasons over numerous examples.

主張を支える具体例を絞る。

A city opened free air-conditioned rest areas during hot summer afternoons. One room near the station was popular, while another was rarely used because it was far from public transport. The city tested an evening opening for residents who worked during the day and placed clear signs at accessible entrances. Staff recorded attendance, electricity use, and staffing costs. Officials said more information was needed before making the service permanent.

正答B It was inconvenient to reach by public transport.

Second location far from public transport.

アクセスの差を評価する。

A small transport company checked that its drivers held valid licenses for the vehicles they operated. Before running a new service, it also followed safety inspection and authorization procedures. Employees explained that a license to drive was different from permission to operate a particular service. The company recorded passenger feedback and maintenance costs during a trial before asking the town to consider a permanent route.

正答A They held licenses appropriate to their vehicles.

Valid license for relevant vehicle.

運転免許と事業の認可は別。

A history society invited residents to share copies of old photographs. Researchers recorded sources and interviewed people who remembered the buildings shown. When an interview differed from an official record, they kept both accounts and noted the uncertainty. Some photographs could not be published online until the society checked permissions and privacy requirements. The society preserved the original prints and created digital copies for approved public use.

正答D The society recorded the conflict rather than inventing certainty.

Evidence and testimony must be distinguished.

証言と公的資料の食い違いを隠さない。

A community center lends simple tools for household projects. Every tool is checked before and after lending. Users must complete a short introduction, and damaged items are examined by trained staff rather than repaired by beginners. The center has introduced a reservation calendar because some tools are popular at weekends. It also monitors maintenance and replacement costs to decide whether additional tools should be purchased.

正答B Trained staff.

Trained staff examine damaged items.

安全と修理責任の明確化。

A secondary school tested a small rooftop garden to teach students about food production. Engineers first checked whether the building could support the weight of soil and water. Teachers then introduced a watering schedule and restricted entry to supervised groups. During the trial, students enjoyed the activity, but staff also recorded costs, water use, and plant survival. The school will compare these results before deciding whether to expand the garden.

正答C Engineers assessed whether the roof could safely support it.

Structural capacity checked before trial.

楽しさだけでなく設備の安全が前提。