英検2級リスニング無料練習【第42セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全文台本と解説

W: I’m coming to the public astronomy lecture tomorrow. Is it still starting at seven?
M: The speaker’s flight is delayed, so it has been moved to seven thirty. The hall doors will still open at six thirty.
W: Will it end at nine as planned?
M: Yes. The question session will be a little shorter, but the main talk will be unchanged.
W: I’ll arrive around seven fifteen.

正答C：At 7:30

has been moved to seven thirty. 開場6:30・終了9:00との区別。

講演開始は7時30分へ変更された。

M: Our science group wants to test whether music affects plant growth. Should one group stay by the window and the other in a dark room?
W: That would change both the music and the amount of light. We wouldn’t know which factor caused any difference.
M: So we should keep the lighting and watering similar.
W: Exactly. Record each condition and repeat the measurement.
M: I’ll change our plan.

正答A：Keeping the conditions other than music similar

keep lighting and watering similar / not change two factors. と助言。

音楽以外の条件をそろえて比較。

W: The museum has allowed us to photograph its old map for our class presentation. May we also publish the picture on our public website?
M: Those are different uses. The photography permission doesn’t automatically include online publication rights.
W: How can we find out?
M: Ask the museum which rights holder can approve public use.
W: I’ll contact them before uploading anything.

正答C：Permission for public online publication

permission to photograph vs online rights; ask rights holder. と明記。

撮影許可とは別にネット公開の権利確認が必要。

M: Does the morning bus to the sports center still stop outside the post office?
W: The post office stop is closed this week because the road is being repaired.
M: Where should I wait instead?
W: Beside the small public park, two streets east. The timetable has not changed.
M: I’ll go to the park stop.

正答D：Beside the public park

new stop beside small public park / timetable unchanged. と明示。

郵便局前の工事により公園の脇が臨時乗り場。

W: I applied for the weekend English workshop, and the system emailed me immediately. Can I assume I have a place?
M: Not yet. That message confirms your form was received. There are more applicants than seats, so a lottery will be held on Friday.
W: If I’m selected, do I need to reply?
M: Yes, within two days of the result.
W: I’ll wait before changing my plans.

正答A：A lottery will determine which applicants may attend

lottery will be held Friday, receipt only. と明記。

金曜に抽選し、当選者も期限内の返信が必要。

M: Our school is preparing signs in English for visitors. Can we use an automatic translation without checking it?
W: For ordinary phrases it might help, but emergency exit instructions must be accurate.
M: We have a teacher who speaks both languages. Should she review those sections?
W: Yes. And test whether visitors can follow the directions.
M: I’ll arrange a review before printing the signs.

正答B：A bilingual review of important instructions

bilingual teacher review emergency directions, test usability. と結論。

安全に関わる翻訳は人の確認が必要。

W: Can our group discuss our project in the school library at four?
M: The main reading room must remain quiet, but the discussion room is available until five.
W: Is the discussion room already booked?
M: Not yet. You can reserve it online before noon today.
W: I’ll make the booking now.

正答C：Reserve the separate discussion room

reserve discussion room online / main reading quiet. と明示。

グループの話合いには別室を予約する。

M: I borrowed an electronic reader from the city library. Can I leave it in the overnight book box?
W: No. Staff have to check electronic devices when they’re returned. Please bring it to the main desk.
M: The nearest branch is closed on Mondays.
W: The central branch is open until eight this evening.
M: I’ll return it there after work.

正答D：At the central library desk

central branch open / staff must check electronic devices. と指示。

電子端末は本の返却箱でなく中央図書館の窓口。

W: I have five minutes to describe our history project, but my script includes fourteen dates.
M: Would it be better to choose two or three important events and explain why they matter?
W: I could put the extra dates in a handout.
M: Exactly. That would give the audience more time to understand your main idea.
W: I’ll shorten the script.

正答A：Focus on key events and provide details separately

choose two or three events, extra dates handout. と合意。

内容を絞り、補足は配布資料へ。

M: I booked two tickets for Saturday’s art exhibition, but my friend can’t come.
W: The tickets cannot be refunded, but you may change the visitor’s name before Thursday evening.
M: My sister would like to come instead.
W: Update the name in your account before the deadline.
M: I’ll transfer the extra ticket today.

正答B：Transfer the extra ticket to his sister

change name / transfer to sister. と明記。

返金不可だが期限内の名義変更が可能。

W: Our environmental club installed a small rainwater tank. It collected less water this month than last month.
M: Did you record rainfall? The weather was much drier recently.
W: Not consistently. We only noted the tank levels.
M: Then don’t assume the tank is faulty. Check the weather and inspect the equipment first.
W: I’ll collect more information.

正答C：Review rainfall data and inspect the tank

check weather and inspect equipment first / collect info. と結論。

降水量の違いを確認し故障と決めつけない。

M: I’m visiting the museum with my grandmother, who has difficulty hearing recorded speech. Do you offer written versions of the audio guide?
W: Yes, there is a printed transcript, and some displays can show larger text.
M: Can she borrow the transcript at the ticket desk?
W: Certainly. It’s included in admission and can be returned before leaving.
M: I’ll request one.

正答D：A printed transcript of the audio guide

printed transcript available ticket desk included admission. と明示。

聞き取りにくい人向けに文字版がある。

W: Our model solar panel worked yesterday, but it produced less power today. Has it broken?
M: Not necessarily. Was yesterday sunnier?
W: Yes, and the panel was placed at a different angle.
M: Let’s record the light conditions and panel angle before blaming the equipment.
W: We’ll test it again.

正答A：Sunlight and the panel angle also changed

yesterday sunnier / angle different. と交絡。

日照と角度が異なるので故障とは断定できない。

M: The science forum begins at ten. Should we arrive at ten or earlier?
W: Registration starts at eight forty-five, and every team must finish checking in by nine thirty.
M: We also need to set up our model.
W: Then allow some extra time after registration. The exhibition room opens at nine.
M: We’ll come before nine.

正答B：9:30

must finish by nine thirty. 受付開始8:45/展示室9/開会10を区別。

受付は9時30分までに完了が必要。

W: I borrowed a laptop from the school and saved my project only on its desktop. Is that safe?
M: The device may be reset after it’s returned. Please move your work to your approved school account.
W: Does that mean I should remove personal files from the laptop too?
M: Yes, after checking that your work has been backed up.
W: I’ll do that before returning it.

正答C：Back up her work and remove personal files

move to school account, remove personal files after backup. と明示。

返却前にバックアップと個人ファイルの整理をする。

A student group studied birds in a nearby park. In March, they recorded more birds than in January and thought that the new feeding area had caused the increase. Their teacher reminded them that seasons affect bird movements. The students gathered information from other parks and repeated observations at similar times. They learned that a change in numbers can have several possible explanations, and a single comparison does not prove one cause.

正答B：Seasons can affect bird numbers

seasons affect bird movements と明示。

季節による移動を考慮する必要がある。

Students helping at a local archive found a photograph labeled as taken in 1921. They checked official building records and discovered that the railway station shown in the photograph did not open until 1928. Instead of inventing a new exact date, they wrote that the picture must have been taken after 1928. They kept the old label as a record of what had originally been written and added an explanation of the correction.

正答C：They added the correct lower limit for the date with evidence

station opened 1928 / photo after 1928 / note. と根拠。

正確な撮影年は不明なので1928年以降と訂正。

A repair club used donated wooden boards to build book displays. Some boards looked strong but became unstable when weight was placed on them. Volunteers tested several designs and asked an experienced carpenter to inspect the supports. One model was redesigned before it was used in the public exhibition. The students learned that the appearance of reused material is not enough to prove its safety and that appropriate inspections are essential.

正答A：It did not pass the strength checks

unstable under load, redesigned before use. と明示。

強度面で安全ではなかったから。

A railway station began lending umbrellas during sudden rainstorms. At first, travelers could take an umbrella without signing any form. Many umbrellas were not returned, leaving too few for other passengers. The station introduced a simple borrowing record and asked users to return umbrellas within three days. Staff continued checking whether the system worked without creating too much extra work. The project showed that sharing resources also requires practical rules.

正答D：Too many umbrellas were not returned

many umbrellas not returned; new borrowing record and three-day return. と原因。

返却されない傘が多かった。

A city art museum tested a quiet visiting period for people who found loud sounds uncomfortable. During the trial, group tours were paused, recorded announcements were reduced, and staff continued offering help when requested. Some visitors appreciated the calmer atmosphere, while others preferred ordinary tour times. The museum decided to keep both options and review feedback before expanding the trial. Staff learned that accessibility can mean offering different choices rather than a single experience.

正答B：Keep both quiet and ordinary visiting options

keep both options / review feedback. と明示。

異なる利用者向けに複数の時間帯を残す。

A university lends selected scientific instruments to nearby secondary schools. Teachers must book them in advance and inspect each device before and after use. Some instruments need protective packaging and a trained supervisor, so not every request can be accepted immediately. The university will compare transport, maintenance, and training costs with educational benefits before buying additional equipment.

正答C：Some instruments need special handling and trained staff

special packaging / trained supervisor. と明示。

安全な輸送と人員が必要。

The town park has published a new walking map showing step-free paths and places to rest. The shortest route between two entrances includes a staircase, so the map also shows an alternative that is longer but suitable for people using wheelchairs or strollers. Staff record when each path was checked because construction work can change accessibility. Visitors may ask park staff for current conditions.

正答A：It avoids a staircase and provides step-free access

shortest includes staircase; alternative step-free. とある。

最短でなくても段差のない道が必要。

A town is testing an evening bus between the station and a hospital. During the first week, rides are free so residents can learn the route. Regular fares will apply afterward. Officials will compare passenger numbers during free and paid periods and record operating costs. They warn that high use during the free week does not prove equal demand when the normal price is charged.

正答D：Regular fares will apply

first week free; fares afterward. と明示。

初週無料、その後通常運賃。

A public archive is digitizing historical letters. Some contain private information or require publication permission, so staff do not place every file on the public website. Originals are kept in suitable storage, while approved digital copies are made available with dates and source notes. The archive explains that research access and permission for public online display are different.

正答B：They may contain private details or lack publication permission

private info/permission check. と明記。

プライバシーと公開権限を区別する。

A school cafeteria recorded the amount of food left on plates. One week, waste decreased after smaller portions were offered, but the school also lengthened lunchtime during that period. The student council realized it could not say which change caused the reduction. It planned to compare more days and record portion sizes and the time available for eating.

正答C：Two conditions changed at the same time

smaller portions AND longer lunchtime. と説明。

どちらの変更が効果を生んだか区別できない。

A public science lecture will be streamed live on Thursday evening. Participants may send questions during the live session. Registered viewers can watch the recording for six days afterward, but the question form closes at the end of the live broadcast. People who want direct answers from the speaker should attend live rather than rely on the recording.

正答A：Submitting questions to the speaker

questions only live / recording afterward. と違い。

講師への直接質問はライブ中のみ。

A neighborhood garden collects rainwater in tanks installed beside its greenhouse. The water is used for plants, but it is not treated for drinking or preparing food. Volunteers regularly check the tanks and compare rainfall with the amount used. Managers plan to review maintenance costs and water savings after a full year before deciding whether to install more tanks.

正答D：Watering the plants

used for plants, not drinking or food. と明記。

雨水は植物への散水用。

The city education office is offering a free weekend language class. An automatic message after registration means the form has arrived. If more people apply than the room can hold, the office will select participants by lottery. Selected applicants receive a separate email and must confirm attendance within two days. The office asks people without a confirmed place not to arrive expecting to attend.

正答B：Confirm attendance within two days

selected receive email and confirm within two days. と条件。

抽選選出後も参加確定が必要。

A forest park is asking volunteers to record plants along marked paths. Participants should note the date, approximate location, and weather. They must not pick protected plants or enter closed areas, even if the plants are visible from the trail. Unusual observations will be checked by park specialists before being added to long-term records. The program aims to gather useful data without damaging the environment.

正答C：Pick protected plants or enter closed areas

must not pick protected plants or enter closed areas. と明示。

採取と立入禁止区域への侵入を避ける。

A city library allows readers to collect reserved books from lockers near the railway station. A collection code is sent only when a book is ready. Readers must use it within three days; after that, uncollected books may be offered to others. Oversized books and electronic devices must still be picked up at the library’s service desk. The lockers are intended to make ordinary book collection more convenient.

正答A：It may be offered to another reader

uncollected after three days may be offered to others. とある。

受取期限がある。