英検2級リスニング無料練習【第44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 reserved a tour of the city art museum for Saturday morning. Is it still starting at ten?
M: The guide is available at eleven, so the tour has been moved to that time.
W: Has the exhibition opening time changed too?
M: No, the exhibition opens at nine. Your existing tour reservation remains valid.
W: Then I’ll visit some rooms before the tour begins.

正答C At 11:00

tour moved to eleven; exhibition opens at nine. と時間が異なる。

展示は午前9時に開くがガイドツアーは11時に変更。

M: I’d like to borrow an electronic reader from the public library. Can I reserve one online?
W: Yes, but you need to complete a short equipment introduction before collecting it.
M: Is the introduction available today?
W: A librarian can explain it at three this afternoon. You’ll also sign a loan agreement.
M: I’ll come at three and complete both steps.

正答A Complete an introduction and sign an agreement

introduction then sign loan agreement. と2条件を明記。

機器説明を受け同意書に署名する。

W: Our temperature readings were higher this morning. Does that prove the new window design is causing the change?
M: Not necessarily. The outdoor temperature is also higher today.
W: So we should compare days with more similar weather.
M: Yes, and record whether the windows are open. Otherwise we could confuse different effects.
W: I’ll add those details to our data sheet.

正答B The weather and ventilation conditions may also affect results

outdoor temp higher + whether windows open. 交絡因子がある。

窓以外に外気温や開閉状況が違う。

M: I applied to help at the community garden on Saturday, and an automatic email arrived. Does that confirm I’m on the team?
W: It only confirms receipt of your application. The garden has room for twelve volunteers, so the organizer will select people tomorrow.
M: What if I’m selected?
W: You’ll need to reply by Thursday evening.
M: I’ll wait before buying train tickets.

正答D His application was received

only receipt / selection tomorrow. と明記。

自動返信は申込書を受け取ったという意味。

W: The main entrance of the town hall is closed for painting. Where should people attending tonight’s lecture go?
M: Use the east entrance beside the public garden. It’s step-free, and staff will guide visitors.
W: Will the lecture begin later because of the repairs?
M: No. It still starts at seven thirty. The doors open at seven.
W: I’ll tell the other participants.

正答A The east entrance by the garden

Use the east entrance beside public garden. と明記。

正面入口が工事中で東側の段差のない入口を利用。

M: Is the last bus from the university still leaving at nine forty-five on Fridays?
W: It now leaves at ten fifteen on Fridays because several laboratories close late.
M: What about Saturdays?
W: Saturday’s last bus still leaves at nine forty-five. Only Friday has changed.
M: Then I can stay for the whole experiment this Friday.

正答B At 10:15

Friday ten fifteen / Saturday nine forty-five. を区別。

金曜の最終便は22時15分に変更。

W: I thought our history presentation files were due on Monday, but the instructions mention Wednesday.
M: Monday is the deadline for the written outline. The actual slide files are due Wednesday by noon.
W: Does the automatic upload email mean the slides have passed the check?
M: No, it only confirms receipt. Keep the files available for corrections.
W: I’ll finish the outline first.

正答C By Wednesday noon

slide files due Wednesday by noon. と明示。

要約は月曜、スライドは水曜正午。

M: Our class photographed a historic painting for a private lesson. Can we post the photo on the school’s public website?
W: Permission to take photographs does not automatically include the right to publish them.
M: Who should we ask?
W: Check the museum’s rules and contact the appropriate rights holder. Also consider whether any visitors are identifiable.
M: I’ll confirm that before uploading anything.

正答D Permission for public online use

photo permission ≠ public use. と明記。

撮影許可とは別に公表権限を確認。

W: My mother uses a wheelchair, and we’re visiting the science center. The map shows stairs on the shortest route.
M: There is a step-free path around the south side of the park. It’s about five minutes longer.
W: Is it clearly marked?
M: Yes, and the entrance has a ramp. You can ask the center for assistance if needed.
W: We’ll take that route.

正答A A longer step-free route south of the park

step-free south side / We’ll take that route. と明示。

約5分遠回りでも段差のない経路を選ぶ。

M: I’m joining a cooking course. My brother has a severe allergy, and the recipe shows nuts.
W: Please contact the organizer about ingredients and preparation methods before registering him.
M: Would removing the visible nuts be enough?
W: Not necessarily. Sauces and other ingredients could also contain allergens.
M: I’ll ask the instructor to review the full recipe.

正答B Ask the instructor to check all ingredients and safety arrangements

contact organizer / review full recipe. と安全条件。

全材料と調理環境を講師と確認する。

W: The school robotics competition was supposed to be in the auditorium. Has the venue changed?
M: Yes. The auditorium’s electrical system needs repair, so the competition is in the sports hall instead.
W: Does the opening ceremony still begin at nine?
M: Yes. Teams must finish checking in by eight thirty.
W: I’ll make sure our group goes to the sports hall early.

正答C The venue

venue sports hall, start nine unchanged. と明記。

会場だけ体育館へ変更。

M: Our group wants to discuss an English research project after school. Can we use the main library room?
W: The main room is reserved for quiet reading. The separate discussion room is available from four to five.
M: Do we need a reservation?
W: Yes. Please book it before noon today.
M: I’ll submit the booking now.

正答D The separate discussion room

separate discussion room and book before noon. と明示。

静かな読書室ではなくグループ用の部屋を予約。

W: I can’t join Thursday’s live environmental lecture. Will there be a recording?
M: Yes, registered viewers can watch it for five days afterward.
W: Can I submit questions after seeing the recording?
M: The question form closes when the live session ends. Recorded viewers can only review the talk.
W: I’ll watch the recording even though I can’t ask questions.

正答A Watch the recording within five days

recording 5 days / questions close live. と明記。

録画は5日間視聴できるが質問は終了時に締切。

M: Our school newspaper says bicycle use has doubled since last year.
W: Did both surveys count cyclists at the same time and place?
M: Last year’s data were from morning classes only, while this year’s data include evening activities.
W: Then the totals cannot be compared directly. Add that explanation before publishing.
M: I’ll revise the graph description.

正答B The surveys covered different times and groups

morning only vs evening included, not comparable. と説明。

調査条件が異なる数字を直接比較できない。

W: Our club wants to use an old heater during the school exhibition. It still turns on, but one cable looks damaged.
M: Don’t use it. A damaged cable could be dangerous even if the heater appears to work.
W: Can we repair it ourselves?
M: Electrical repairs should be handled by a qualified technician. A photo display would be safer.
W: We’ll change our demonstration.

正答C Use photographs instead of operating the heater

photo display safer / We’ll change demonstration. と結論。

損傷した電熱器は使用せず写真の展示へ変更。

A science club tested water quality at two points along a small stream. The first results appeared very different, so the students assumed that a nearby construction project had caused pollution. Their teacher noticed that one sample had been collected after heavy rain and the other during dry weather. The team repeated the observations under more similar conditions and recorded rainfall, location, and time. They learned that a difference in measurements does not by itself prove one cause.

正答D The samples were collected under different weather conditions

one after heavy rain, other dry. と明示。

降雨の違いによって測定値が影響を受ける可能性。

A student history group created an online exhibit about a theater. One photograph was labeled 1925, but the building shown behind the theater had not been completed until 1932. The students checked building records and changed the label to say the image must have been taken after 1932. They did not invent an exact date. They also kept a note explaining why the original label was unreliable.

正答A It must have been taken after 1932

building in photo completed 1932, thus photo after. と根拠。

正確な年は断定せず1932年より後とした。

A library’s group study room was so popular that several teams often requested it at the same hour. Initially, the first team to arrive could use the room, but some students waited for hours without knowing whether it would become available. The library introduced an online reservation system and limited each booking to ninety minutes. Staff recorded whether more groups could use the room and asked users for feedback.

正答B Unpredictable waiting times caused problems

wait hours without knowing availability. と問題。

待ち時間の不確実性を減らすため予約制を導入。

A class installed a small rainwater tank near the school garden. Students were pleased to see the tank fill during a storm, but it provided little water after several dry weeks. They recorded rainfall, watering needs, and maintenance time rather than assuming that a larger tank would always solve the problem. Their teacher asked them to consider seasonal differences before recommending more equipment.

正答C Its usefulness depended partly on rainfall

filled storm but little after dry weeks. と根拠。

降雨量によって使える水の量が変わる。

A youth club built wooden display stands from recovered materials for a local festival. One stand looked attractive but became unstable when books were placed on it. The club asked a trained adult to inspect the joints and changed the design. They tested the revised stand with a suitable load before displaying it. The students learned that the appearance of reused materials does not guarantee safety.

正答D Tested a redesigned version with supervision

inspected joints changed design tested load. と手順。

再設計して安全を確かめてから利用。

A town education center organizes free weekend language exchanges. Applications are accepted online, but a receipt does not guarantee a seat. When the number of applications exceeds the room’s capacity, participants are selected by lottery. Selected people must confirm their attendance within two days. Anyone who cannot attend should cancel promptly so that the place may be offered to someone on the waiting list.

正答A Confirm attendance within two days

selected people must confirm within two days. と明示。

抽選後に出席確認が必要。

A city museum has introduced a quieter visiting period for people who find loud sounds uncomfortable. During that period, some recorded announcements are reduced, and group demonstrations begin later. The main galleries remain open, and staff can still provide directions. Visitors may choose ordinary visiting times if they prefer. The museum is collecting feedback and operating costs before deciding whether the arrangement can continue.

正答B Recorded announcements are reduced

recorded announcements reduced, main galleries open. と明示。

音の案内を減らして展示は継続。

A city has revised its walking map of a large public park. The shortest path from the station includes steps, so the new map also shows an alternative route with ramps. Staff record the date when each route was last checked because construction may temporarily change access. People using wheelchairs or strollers are encouraged to review current information and ask park staff if they need assistance.

正答C It provides step-free access

shortest steps / alternative ramps. と記載。

段差のない利用方法を示す。

Four schools share specialized scientific instruments through an online booking calendar. Some devices are fragile and require protective packaging, while others may be used only by trained teachers. The schools inspect equipment before and after each loan and record any damage. After one year, they will compare educational benefits with transport, repairs, and training costs before expanding the system.

正答D Special packaging or teacher training may be needed

fragile packaging and trained staff required. と説明。

機器の種類に応じた梱包・研修が必要。

A shopping district has installed parcel lockers near a railway station. Delivering many packages to one location may reduce stops for drivers, but some customers make a special car trip to collect parcels. The district is measuring both delivery distances and customer travel instead of assuming that the lockers always reduce emissions. It will also ask residents about accessibility and the availability of large-package services.

正答A Extra car trips may reduce the expected environmental benefits

special car trip and environmental benefit. と理由。

受取のための車移動で効果が小さくなることがある。

A cooking center offers workshops on using vegetables efficiently. Participants must report food allergies in advance and should not bring substitute ingredients without approval. The instructor checks recipes and preparation areas before the lesson. The center explains that removing a visible ingredient may not eliminate every risk because sauces and other products can contain allergens. Its goal is to teach cooking skills while protecting participants.

正答B Report allergies before the workshop

report food allergies in advance. と明記。

調理前に原材料・環境を確認。

A public library provides electronic books and printed copies. Some digital materials can be used offline, but not every title is available in that form. Librarians offer short lessons on using approved accounts and protecting personal information. Readers who cannot use suitable devices may continue borrowing printed books. The library is comparing costs and user feedback before buying more equipment.

正答C Digital formats do not meet every reader’s needs

not every title digital, device access limitations. と説明。

紙版も必要な利用者がいる。

A town archive is digitizing photographs and maps. Staff record dates and sources and check whether permission allows public online display. Some documents contain personal details, so they may be available only for supervised research. The archive keeps original materials carefully because digital copies may not capture every physical detail, such as handwriting on the back of a photograph.

正答D Privacy or publication rights may limit public display

personal details and public permission. と明示。

研究利用と一般公開は別。

A town council counts cars and bicycles near several schools. The first measurements were made at different times of day, so officials decided not to compare the totals directly. They plan to repeat the counts at similar hours and record weather and school events. The council hopes to understand traffic patterns before recommending safer crossings or changes to bus stops.

正答A Collecting data at similar times and noting other conditions

repeat similar hours; record weather events. と根拠。

時間帯・天候をそろえた観測で比較。

A school library is testing Saturday opening because many students have club activities on weekday evenings. The new schedule includes a quiet room for individual reading and a separate space for group work. Staff are recording attendance, maintenance needs, and supervision costs. After a term, they will compare benefits with the extra resources required before deciding whether to continue.

正答B In a separate space for group work

separate space for group work. と明記。

静かな読書室とは別室で話し合う。