英検2級リスニング無料練習【第43セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と根拠解説

W: Is the ceramics workshop still taking place at the community center on Saturday?
M: Yes, but the instructor has asked us to begin at eleven instead of ten. The room will be open for registration from ten thirty.
W: I have already paid for my place. Is my ticket still valid?
M: Yes. All bookings have been transferred automatically. Please bring clothes that can get dirty.
W: I’ll arrive before eleven.

正答C At 11:00

begin at eleven instead of ten. 10:30は登録開始。

陶芸教室は11時開始に変更。既存の予約は有効。

M: Our badminton team reserved the school gym for Thursday. Will the inspection affect us?
W: The gym needs a safety inspection, so the team must use the smaller sports room on Thursday.
M: Is that room large enough for doubles games?
W: It is suitable for drills, but not full matches. You’ll need to change the practice plan.
M: We’ll work on footwork instead.

正答A Footwork drills in a smaller room

smaller sports room suitable for drills, not matches; work on footwork. と決定。

体育館は点検中で小室に変更、フットワーク練習に切替える。

W: I registered for the free computer science seminar and got an email saying my form arrived.
M: Was it just a receipt, or did it confirm a seat?
W: Only a receipt. There are forty applicants but just twenty spaces.
M: Then wait for the selection results on Monday.
W: I’ll make travel arrangements after I know whether I’m accepted.

正答B Her place has not been confirmed

Only a receipt / 40 applicants 20 spaces / wait selection. と明示。

受領メールでは席が確定していないため。

M: My younger sister finds recorded announcements stressful. Is there a quieter time to visit the science museum?
W: We’re testing a quiet hour on Tuesday mornings. Some noisy demonstrations start later, and recorded announcements are reduced.
M: Are the regular exhibits closed during that hour?
W: No, they’re still open, and staff can help visitors who need directions.
M: We’ll visit on Tuesday.

正答D Recorded announcements are reduced

recorded announcements reduced, exhibits open. と明示。

静かな時間帯は放送音を減らし展示は開いている。

W: I finished the slides for our exchange presentation. Are they due on Tuesday?
M: The written summary is due Tuesday. Slide files must be uploaded by Thursday noon for a technical check.
W: The website will send an automatic receipt, won’t it?
M: Yes, but that doesn’t mean the slides have passed the check.
W: I’ll save the original file in case we need to change it.

正答A By Thursday noon

slide files by Thursday noon, summary Tuesday. と区別。

スライドの期限は木曜正午。受領と技術審査は別。

M: The new electronic sign at the station changes information too quickly for my grandfather to read.
W: You can pause the display with this button and choose larger letters.
M: Is there a paper timetable in case the screen isn’t working?
W: Yes, the information desk keeps printed copies. They include the temporary stops for road repairs.
M: I’ll take a printed copy as well.

正答B A printed timetable

I’ll take a printed copy as well. と決定。

紙の時刻表も入手できる。

W: Our environmental group counted fewer bees in the garden this month. Perhaps the new fence has caused the decrease.
M: That’s possible, but temperatures were lower this month and flowers were less common.
W: So we cannot be certain what caused the change.
M: Exactly. Record the weather and observe again at similar times next year.
W: I’ll include those conditions in our report.

正答C Recording other conditions before drawing a conclusion

temperature flowers conditions; record weather observe comparable. と助言。

柵以外の要因もあるため継続観測。

M: Does the theater have caption devices for visitors who have difficulty hearing dialogue?
W: Yes, but we have a limited number. Please request one when booking.
M: Do I have to pay an extra charge?
W: No, they’re included in admission. You can change the text size, and staff will explain the controls.
M: I’ll request one now.

正答D Request it when booking

limited number / request when booking. と条件。

端末数が限られるので予約時に依頼する。

W: We’re helping with the library’s emergency drill. Shall we go directly to the east exit?
M: Not until we receive instructions. All volunteers must meet at the reception desk at eight forty-five.
W: Will the coordinator give us routes there?
M: Yes. Different groups will use different exits, so don’t choose one yourself.
W: I’ll report to reception first.

正答A The reception desk

all volunteers meet reception desk 8:45; routes assigned there. と明示。

最初に受付で指示を受け、勝手に出口を選ばない。

M: I found a photograph in the town museum’s digital archive. Can I use it on our school’s public website?
W: Check the publication rights. The image being available for research doesn’t necessarily mean it can be republished.
M: The archive lists the photographer’s family as a possible rights holder.
W: Contact the archive before uploading it, and check whether identifiable people appear in the image.
M: I’ll do that.

正答B Permission to republish the photograph

rights for publication and potential privacy. と明記。

研究用閲覧と公開用の権利を区別。

W: Our club wants to repair a damaged electronic heater for the school’s reuse fair.
M: The heater could be dangerous. You shouldn’t open it without specialist training.
W: Could we demonstrate how to repair a wooden chair instead?
M: That would be safer for a beginner session, as long as an adult checks the chair’s stability.
W: We’ll change the demonstration.

正答C Repairing a wooden chair with supervision

wooden chair safer for beginners, adult check. と合意。

危険な電気修理はやめ、椅子の修理に変更。

M: The late school bus usually leaves at six thirty. Does it still depart at that time on Fridays?
W: It’s now leaving at seven on Fridays because the music program ends later. Other weekdays remain at six thirty.
M: Is the route changing too?
W: No. The same stops are served.
M: Then I’ll use the Friday bus after rehearsal.

正答D Friday’s departure time has moved to seven

Friday now 7, other weekdays 6:30, same stops. と明示。

金曜の時刻のみ19時に変更。

W: Our student newspaper says club membership doubled. I compared this year’s numbers with last year’s.
M: Did both figures include students from the same grades?
W: No. Last year counted one grade, while this year counted three grades.
M: Then those totals aren’t directly comparable. Explain the difference before publishing a headline.
W: I’ll revise the article.

正答A The data cover different groups of students

last year one grade, this year three; not comparable. と根拠。

調査対象が違うので倍増と断定できない。

M: My uncle cannot attend Saturday’s concert. Can I get a refund for his ticket?
W: These tickets aren’t refundable, but you can transfer them to another person before Thursday evening.
M: My cousin would like to go. How do I change the name?
W: Use the booking page and submit the new visitor’s details.
M: I’ll transfer the ticket today.

正答B Transfer the ticket to his cousin

no refund / can transfer / cousin. と明示。

返金できないためいとこへ名義変更。

W: I’m on the waiting list for the university’s public lecture. Someone told me I can come if I arrive early.
M: The room is full. Please wait for an official message offering you a canceled place.
W: Does joining the waiting list guarantee admission?
M: No. Only people who receive and accept confirmation can attend.
W: I’ll wait for an email rather than travel without a booking.

正答C Wait for a confirmed seat offer

wait official message; no guarantee. と決定。

キャンセル待ちは入場確約ではない。

A student geography group compared two paths to a mountain viewpoint. The shortest route was steep and included several steps. A longer route was easier for families with strollers but became muddy after rain. The students recorded the weather and conditions instead of simply recommending the shortest path. They added notes to their map explaining which route might be suitable under different circumstances. The teacher reminded them that a useful guide should describe limitations rather than promise that every visitor can use a path safely.

正答D Information about the conditions and limitations of each route

notes explaining suitable circumstances and limitations. と明示。

安全・条件の違いを地図に記載。

A class prepared an exhibition about the town’s old railway. They found a photograph marked as taken in 1926. However, the station building shown in the picture had not been opened until 1933. The students checked historical records and corrected the caption to say the photograph must have been taken after 1933. They did not invent an exact year without evidence. The librarian praised their careful use of sources and kept the old label as part of the archive’s records.

正答A The station building was not open until 1933

station opened 1933; image could not be 1926. と論理。

1933年以降だと判明。

A school cafeteria began recording how much food was left at the end of lunch. One week, waste decreased sharply, and the manager said the new menu was responsible. Students later discovered that the lunch period had also been extended that week, giving children more time to finish their food. The student council decided to repeat the measurements and record both meal choices and available eating time. They learned that two changes happening together make it difficult to identify a single cause.

正答B Lunch duration also changed during the trial

lunch period extended as well as menu changed. と根拠。

時間の変更も残食減少に影響し得る。

A school art club planned to build a shelf using wood recovered from an old classroom. Some boards looked strong, but one bent when several books were placed on it. The club asked a trained adult to check the materials and designed a new support. It tested the shelf with an appropriate load before using it in the exhibition. The students learned that reusing materials can reduce waste but does not remove the need for safety checks.

正答C Checked its strength with adult supervision

adult check, tested load before exhibition. と明示。

再利用でも安全点検が必要。

A town introduced shared bicycles near its railway station. Early reports showed many bicycles were collected in the morning but few were returned to the same location until evening. People arriving later often found no bikes available. Staff began moving bicycles between stations at busy times and added availability information to the town website. The council planned to compare customer satisfaction and operating costs before expanding the system.

正答D Some stations ran out of bicycles during busy periods

collected morning, unavailable later. と明示。

利用が集中して台数が足りなくなった。

A nature park invites visitors to help record birds seen along marked trails. Participants should note the time, approximate location, and number of birds observed. They must not approach nests or feed wild animals. Specialists review unusual records before including them in long-term reports. The park explains that one unusual observation cannot prove that a population has permanently changed. People are encouraged to record observations quietly without disturbing wildlife.

正答A Approaching nests or feeding birds

must not approach nests or feed wild animals. と禁止。

営巣地接近と餌付けを避ける。

The town library now lends electronic books and small reading devices. First-time borrowers must complete a short introduction about account security and safe handling. Devices should be returned directly to staff, not through the outdoor book-return box. The library offers printed materials for people who prefer them and some offline options for readers with limited internet access. Managers will review service costs and feedback before buying additional devices.

正答B Directly to library staff

returned directly to staff not box. と明記。

機器の点検のため係員へ返却。

A town is testing a late bus between the railway station and a hospital. The service will operate on Fridays for four months. Rides are free during the first week, but normal fares apply afterward. The town wants to record passenger numbers during both periods to see whether demand remains strong when people have to pay. Officials will also consider the cost of drivers and fuel before making the route permanent.

正答C After the first week

free first week / normal afterward. と明示。

最初の1週間だけ無料。

A local archive is digitizing old letters, maps, and photographs. Staff record their sources and check whether online publication is permitted. Some documents contain information about private family matters, so research access does not automatically mean that a document can be displayed publicly. The archive stores original materials safely and releases approved digital copies with explanatory notes. It wants to improve access to local history while respecting people’s rights.

正答D They contain private information or lack publication permission

private matters / research use not public display. と明示。

閲覧と一般公開の権利を区別。

A secondary school lends tablets to students who need them for digital homework. Students should save their assignments in an approved school account rather than on the device alone. Some families have unreliable home internet, so teachers provide downloadable or printed materials. Staff check each tablet when it is returned and explain how to protect personal data. The school is studying whether the program improves access while remaining manageable for teachers.

正答A In the approved school account

save assignments in approved school account. と指示。

学校アカウントへ保存。

The city has published a map of walking routes around the central hospital. The shortest path from the station includes stairs, so an alternative route with ramps is shown for people using wheelchairs or strollers. Staff also mark temporary construction and the date when routes were last checked. People should confirm current conditions before traveling because building work can change the accessibility of paths.

正答B It provides a route without stairs

shortest has stairs / alternative ramps. と理由。

段差を避けるため。

A community kitchen holds beginner cooking classes every month. Participants receive ingredient information before the lesson and should report allergies so instructors can discuss suitable arrangements. Everyone receives basic food safety training, and changes to recipes require approval. Organizers explain that removing one visible ingredient may not eliminate every risk if a sauce or other prepared item contains it.

正答C Inform instructors before the class

report allergies so instructor can arrange. と明記。

食材全体を事前に確認する。

A community center offers free weekend art workshops. Because rooms are small, it accepts online applications and sends a receipt when each form arrives. If applications exceed available seats, participants are chosen by lottery. Selected people must confirm attendance within two days. Anyone who receives only the first automatic message should not assume that a place has been reserved.

正答D That the application was received

receipt when form arrives / not confirmed seat. と区別。

受領と抽選結果は別。

Volunteers record water temperature in a local stream every Saturday. They are asked to use the same measuring method and note rainfall and the time of each test. One very high reading led some people to worry about a permanent change. The scientists said more observations were needed, because equipment, weather, and location could all affect results. They will check the data before publishing a broad conclusion.

正答A A single unusual result may have several explanations

single high reading / equipment weather location factors. と説明。

交絡要因を調べる必要。

A school library is testing longer opening hours on Saturdays for students who have club activities during the week. The trial provides a quiet room for reading and a separate room for group discussions. Staff collect attendance information and feedback and record the extra hours needed for supervision. The school will compare educational benefits with staffing costs before deciding whether Saturday opening should continue.

正答B In the separate discussion room

separate room for group discussions. と明記。

話合いは別室。