英検2級リスニング無料練習【第46セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と和訳

W: Our swimming competition starts at ten. Are we still meeting at the pool entrance at nine? M: The coach moved our meeting to eight forty-five because every team needs an equipment check. W: Will the first race start earlier as well? M: No. The competition still starts at ten, but please arrive before eight forty-five. W: I’ll leave home earlier.

正答C At 8:45.

The coach moved our meeting to eight forty-five. 開会10時と集合を区別。

大会開始は10時だが集合は8時45分に早まった。

M: Our model wind turbine produced less electricity this morning. Should we replace the small motor? W: Not yet. Was the wind speed the same as yesterday? M: It was weaker today, and we also changed the angle of the blades. W: Check those conditions before deciding that the motor is damaged. M: We’ll repeat the test.

正答A Several conditions changed between the trials.

Wind was weaker and angle changed. 2要因の影響。

風速と羽根の角度が異なり、故障かどうかは未確定。

W: I bought a ticket for Saturday’s concert at the town theater. Is the main entrance open? M: It is closed for repairs, but the west entrance beside the bookstore is open. W: Does the repair affect my seat? M: No. Your ticket is still valid, and staff will direct visitors to their seats. W: I’ll use the west entrance.

正答D Through the west entrance beside the bookstore.

West entrance beside bookstore. 正面は閉鎖。

チケットは有効で入口だけ西側へ変更。

M: I returned my borrowed tablet yesterday. May I place the charging cable in the outside book box? W: Please bring electronic equipment and accessories to the service desk. We need to inspect them. M: The local branch is closed today. W: The central library is open until six thirty. M: I’ll take the cable to the central desk after school.

正答B Return the cable at the central library desk.

Electronics and accessories must be checked at desk. 中央図書館利用。

ケーブルも職員への直接返却が必要。

W: I was allowed to take photos inside the exhibition. Can I put a picture of a painting on the school website? M: Photography permission doesn’t automatically cover public publication. Ask the museum about the rights first. W: A visitor appears in the background too. M: Then privacy should also be considered before uploading it. W: I’ll check both issues.

正答B Publication rights and privacy.

Rights and identifiable visitor’s privacy both mentioned.撮影と公開の区別。

撮影許可だけでは公開できないため、著作権などの権利と個人情報を確認。

M: I reserved a tennis racket from the community sports center, but the website says I should attend an introduction first. W: That’s right. The introduction explains safe use and takes about fifteen minutes. M: Can I complete it when I collect the racket? W: Yes, if you arrive before the service desk closes at five. M: I’ll come at four thirty.

正答D A short safety introduction.

Introduction required, about fifteen minutes. と明示。

貸出前に約15分の安全説明を受ける。

W: The drama club has received more applications than it has speaking roles. Does submitting a form guarantee a role? M: No. Everyone can join the production, but speaking roles are assigned after short auditions. W: So I could help with costumes even if I’m not chosen to speak? M: Exactly. All team members are welcome. W: I’ll attend the audition anyway.

正答A Speaking roles are assigned to selected applicants.

Speaking roles assigned after auditions; production open to everyone. と区別。

応募は役の確約ではなく、衣装などの参加は可能。

M: Can I bring my younger brother to the river observation walk? W: He’s welcome, but children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult. The route may be changed if the weather is bad. M: I’m sixteen. Does that count as the accompanying adult? W: No. Your parent or another responsible adult should join you. M: I’ll ask our father.

正答C An accompanying adult aged twelve or older is not sufficient; he needs a responsible adult.

Under twelve must be accompanied by an adult; 16-year-old brother not adult. と明示。

12歳未満の参加には責任を持てる大人の同伴が必要。

W: I used a translation app to prepare the safety signs for our festival. Can we print them now? M: Let’s have a bilingual teacher check the emergency instructions first. A word-for-word translation can be unclear. W: We also have some long sentences. M: Short, direct instructions will be easier to understand. Test them with visitors if possible. W: I’ll arrange the review.

正答D A bilingual review of the safety instructions.

A bilingual teacher checks emergency text; not automatic print. と理由。

緊急案内は専門性のある人による確認が必要。

M: I registered for the astronomy lecture and got an automatic message. Does that mean a seat is mine? W: Not necessarily. The message only confirms that your form arrived. If too many people apply, a lottery will be held. M: When will applicants know the result? W: By next Tuesday. Selected people must confirm attendance afterward. M: I won’t book a hotel until then.

正答B The registration form was received.

Receipt only; selection and attendance confirmation separate. と明記。

受領メールと当選・参加確定は別。

W: The bus to the forest visitor center usually stops outside the building. Is that still true? M: Road work has closed the final section, so buses stop at Harbor Square this week. W: How far is it from there? M: About seven minutes on foot. The service still departs from the station at ten twenty. W: I’ll allow time for the walk.

正答A Its final stop has moved to Harbor Square.

Final stop moved, departure time same 10:20. と区別。

終点が広場に変わり、出発時刻は従来どおり。

M: My speech about energy saving has three reasons, but the first two both say that it reduces costs. W: Try using another perspective for the second reason. You could explain environmental benefits and give one example. M: Then I can keep the cost argument for the first paragraph. W: Exactly, and connect both reasons to your opinion. M: I’ll rewrite the middle section.

正答C The second reason in his speech.

Second reason changes to environmental benefit. と明示。

理由の重複を解消するため中段落を書き直す。

W: The outdoor concert begins at six, but the weather forecast mentions rain. Should I go directly to the park? M: Check the festival website after three. If there is heavy rain, the performance will move to the school gym. W: Will the starting time change? M: No. The music begins at six at either place. W: I’ll check the venue before traveling.

正答B Whether the performance is at the park or school gym.

Venue conditional, start time same. と明示。

雨による会場変更だけを確認する。

M: We want to replace old student research reports with digital files. Can we throw away the originals after scanning? W: Not all of them. Some have handwritten notes or physical details that a scan may not show. M: Should we store selected originals carefully and add source information to the digital files? W: Yes. Preservation and access are both important. M: We’ll revise our plan.

正答D Preserve selected originals and document digital sources.

Physical details matter; preserve selected originals. と確認。

デジタル化しても重要な原本は保管。

W: I uploaded our science poster yesterday. The system sent a receipt, but I haven’t received another message. M: The staff are still checking the files. The first message doesn’t mean the poster has passed the technical review. W: If they find a problem, will they email us? M: Yes. Keep the original file in case revisions are needed. W: I’ll wait for the review result.

正答A The technical review of the poster file.

Receipt sent, technical review unfinished. と明記。

受領済みで審査は未完了。

A public workshop taught teenagers how to repair wooden stools. Students first checked for loose screws and damaged parts. One group wanted to repair an electric heater as well, but the instructor explained that electrical repairs required specialist training. The group decided to display photographs of a repair process instead. At the end of the day, students shared what they had learned about using equipment safely. The instructor said that repairing suitable objects could reduce waste, but safety was more important than finishing every project.

正答C Electrical repairs required specialist training.

Electrical repairs specialist training. と安全上の理由。

初級教室では電気修理を扱わず写真展示に変更。

A student team measured the temperature of streets with and without trees. One shaded street seemed cooler, and students quickly concluded that the trees had caused the difference. Their teacher asked them to check the time of day, weather, and nearby buildings. After repeating the measurements under more similar conditions, the team found the temperature difference was smaller than before. The report explained that tree shade might help, but that one measurement was not enough to show exactly how much.

正答B The temperature difference became smaller.

Difference smaller after comparable measurements. と明記。

条件をそろえると差は小さくなった。

A history club found a map labeled 1915 that showed a bridge known to have opened in 1924. The students checked official records and realized the label could not be correct. They wrote that the map must have been drawn after 1924, but did not invent a precise date. They also preserved the original label with a note explaining the correction. The club learned that old documents can contain useful information even when some details require careful verification.

正答D The map must have been made after 1924.

Bridge opened 1924, shown on map. と論理。

撮影・製作年を確定せず1924年以降とした。

A community garden installed a small tank to collect rainwater for watering vegetables. After a wet month, the tank provided enough water for several weeks. During a later dry period, however, the tank was nearly empty. Volunteers recorded rainfall, water use, and maintenance time. One resident suggested buying a much larger tank immediately, but the manager said it was better to compare seasons and costs first. The garden also reminded visitors that the stored water was not treated for drinking.

正答A Seasonal demand and total costs still needed comparison.

Compare seasons and costs first. と慎重な判断。

降水・維持費を把握してから設備増設を検討。

A school library invited students to a weekly reading club. At first, the meetings were held in the main reading room, but quiet-study users complained about the noise. The librarian opened a separate discussion room and introduced a booking calendar. The club continued meeting, while students who wanted silence could use the original room. Staff collected feedback and attendance information to decide whether additional sessions would be useful. The library learned that offering different spaces could help people with different study needs.

正答C It gave discussions a separate room.

Separate discussion room, quiet main. と対応。

用途に応じた部屋の区分け。

A group of cafés introduced reusable containers for takeaway meals. Customers paid a deposit when borrowing a container and received it back after returning the item in acceptable condition. The program might reduce disposable packaging, but cafés also needed to wash, inspect, transport, and replace containers. Some customers returned them on their normal journeys, while others drove extra distances only to return them. Managers decided to measure both the packaging saved and the extra travel before claiming an environmental benefit.

正答B Extra driving just to return containers.

Extra travel might offset saved packaging. と論点。

容器削減だけでなく返却時の移動も評価する。

At a community science exhibition, each team must submit a written summary before the deadline. Teams that use slides also upload files for a technical review. An automatic message confirms that the system received an upload, but it does not indicate that the file works on the equipment. Groups with electrical models must obtain separate safety approval. If permission is not granted, they may use photographs or diagrams instead. Visitors can ask questions after the presentations.

正答A That the file was received, not necessarily approved.

Receipt not technical approval. と明示。

ファイルの受領と審査完了を分ける。

A regional library sends a small book van to villages far from its main building. The service is popular, but some stops have steps that make access difficult for people using wheelchairs or strollers. Staff are testing longer step-free routes and inviting residents to comment on the new stops. The library also tracks fuel, maintenance, and staff costs. Officials say that high borrowing numbers alone do not prove the service can continue without additional funding.

正答D Stops with more accessible, step-free routes.

Step-free routes to van. と対策。

需要だけでなく利用しやすさを評価。

A town monitors river levels using sensors at several locations. If a sensor reports an unusually high reading, specialists check it against nearby devices and rainfall records. One reading does not necessarily prove that the whole river is becoming dangerous. The town also maintains printed evacuation maps because internet access may fail during a severe storm. Staff emphasize that current official warnings and instructions should guide residents when conditions change rapidly.

正答C One sensor could be mistaken or affected by local conditions.

Check against nearby devices rainfall; avoid overgeneralization. と根拠。

一か所の値のみで全域を断定しない。

A secondary school began lending tablets to students who did not have suitable computers at home. Some pupils could complete digital assignments more easily, but others still had unreliable internet connections. The school therefore prepared downloadable lessons and printed worksheets. Teachers also explained account security and asked pupils to back up work before returning devices. Managers will compare learning benefits with repair and maintenance costs before expanding the lending program.

正答C Some households still lacked reliable internet access.

Lending laptop doesn’t solve connectivity. と明示。

端末だけでは通信環境の問題が残る。

A town planted trees along a public walking path to create shade in summer. After two years, visitors liked the cooler route, but roots began lifting parts of the paving. The town invited specialists to recommend repairs that would protect the trees while making the path safer. It also considered alternative routes for wheelchair users while repairs were under way. Managers planned to record maintenance costs before planting more trees elsewhere.

正答B Raised paving caused by tree roots.

Roots lift paving; safety repairs needed. と明記。

緑化と歩道の安全性を両立する。

A public education center offers a free weekend photography workshop with twelve seats. Applicants receive automatic confirmation that their forms have been submitted. If more than twelve people apply, places are selected by lottery. Selected participants must confirm attendance within two days. People on the waiting list are not guaranteed a place unless the organizer sends a separate offer. The center asks applicants not to make unnecessary travel plans before receiving a confirmed reservation.

正答A Confirm their attendance within two days.

Selected participant confirm within two days. と手続き。

応募受領・抽選・出席確認の段階が違う。

Students tested whether a new watering schedule helped plants grow. During the first month, plants with the new schedule grew faster. However, their pots were also placed closer to a sunny window. The teacher asked students to move the pots and repeat the test under comparable light conditions. The second test showed a smaller difference. The class reported both results and explained why the first conclusion had been uncertain.

正答D Light conditions differed between the groups.

Closer sunny window is confounding factor. と解説。

光と水やりの要因を分ける。

A local archive digitizes photographs donated by residents. Staff identify sources, record dates, and check whether public online use is permitted. Some images contain private details and cannot be posted freely. Curators also preserve original photographs because handwriting and paper may carry information not captured in a scan. When a label appears incorrect, the archive adds a note rather than silently replacing the original description.

正答B It keeps the original and adds an explanation.

Add note preserving original. と明示。

原表示と後世の訂正を区別。

A town is testing an evening bus between a station and a hospital. Passengers could travel free during the first week to learn the route, but ordinary fares began afterward. Officials are collecting passenger numbers, fuel costs, and driver expenses for several months. They warn that demand during a free trial may not represent demand when tickets cost money. The town will decide whether to keep the service after comparing its benefits and operating costs.

正答C Free rides may attract people who will not use a paid service.

Paid demand may differ from free demand. とポイント。

無料期間の人気は有料時の需要を保証しない。