英検2級リスニング無料模試30問｜会話15題＋説明文15題【独自台本・全解答】

W: Is the science workshop still on Tuesday afternoon?

M: We had to move it because the instructor is ill.

W: Was it canceled?

M: No. It will be held on Thursday at four in the same room.

M: I reserved a history book online yesterday.

W: Did you get the confirmation email?

M: Yes, but I cannot collect it today.

W: That is fine. The library will hold it until six on Friday.

W: Are we still taking the bus to the art museum?

M: No. Road construction will make that journey too long.

W: So we will take a train instead?

M: Yes. Please meet at the station at eight fifteen.

M: The projector stopped working, and our talk starts soon.

W: Do you have printed copies of the charts?

M: Yes, but I thought we needed the screen.

W: We can hand out the charts and continue without it.

W: Can you help at the garden on Saturday afternoon?

M: I have a dentist appointment then, but the morning is free.

W: We also need people from nine to eleven.

M: Great. I will join the morning group.

M: I need to return these headphones. I ordered them online.

W: Do you have an order confirmation email?

M: Yes, but I lost the printed receipt.

W: The email is enough. We can process the return.

W: Does the new exhibition open on Friday?

M: Friday is for staff and volunteers only.

W: When can ordinary visitors see it?

M: From Saturday morning. Tickets are already online.

M: Is there a charge to use this locker?

W: Please leave a deposit for the key.

M: Will I get the money back?

W: Yes. Return the key to the front desk before leaving.

W: The Lakeside train usually leaves from Platform Three.

M: It does, but today’s train uses Platform Five.

W: Has the time changed too?

M: No. It still leaves at nine twenty.

M: Could I have vegetable soup?

W: Sorry, we have sold out of it.

M: Is there another dish without meat or fish?

W: The rice and vegetable dish is available.

M: Then I will have that.

W: I sent you a new link for tomorrow’s online interview.

M: Does that mean it starts later?

W: No, the time is unchanged. The old link stopped working.

M: Understood. I will use the new one at ten.

M: Should we go directly to the science building?

W: The tour begins at the information center.

M: I thought the experiment demonstration was first.

W: It comes after the general tour. Please check in at the center.

W: I want to return my online order but have no printer.

M: The shop accepts a QR code at its collection counter.

W: So I do not need a printed label?

M: Correct. Just show the code on your phone.

M: Our survey showed that sixty students preferred shorter lessons.

W: Did students from every grade take part?

M: No. Only members of the after-school club answered.

W: Then do not say the entire school prefers shorter lessons.

W: Is the festival definitely moving indoors?

M: Not yet. The organizers are watching the weather.

W: When will we know the final location?

M: A message will be sent to everyone on Friday evening.

A town placed sensors next to three rivers to record water levels during storms. The devices send information to a control center every fifteen minutes. Officials say the system may help them notice rising water sooner, but it cannot predict the exact moment when flooding will happen. The town is testing the system before offering the information to every resident.

A school opened a study room after classes for one month. Eighty students registered, but only forty-six used the room at least three times. Teachers now want to ask why some students stopped coming. They will consider extending the hours only after learning about students’ schedules and needs. The number of registrations does not show how often each student actually studied.

For six weeks, a city tested a temporary bicycle lane beside a busy road. Some riders said they felt safer, while shop owners worried about losing nearby parking spaces. The city has not made a final decision about keeping the lane. Before doing so, it will compare traffic levels and parking use on weekdays and weekends.

Volunteers compared temperatures on streets with and without trees. Some shaded streets were cooler in the afternoon. However, traffic levels and building heights were also different between the streets. Researchers therefore could not prove that trees alone explained every temperature difference. They will collect more information before suggesting where new trees should be planted.

A public library holds free English conversation sessions twice a week. Volunteers lead small groups, and some participants have requested an evening session. Staff can add one only if they find more volunteers and a suitable room. They have not found either yet, so the existing timetable will remain the same for now.

A community repair café shows people how to fix small household items. Volunteers sometimes replace simple parts and explain how to care for appliances. However, they do not open damaged batteries because this can be dangerous. Anyone with such a device is advised to ask a qualified specialist for help rather than attempt a repair at the café.

A science museum introduced models visitors can touch and descriptions printed in large letters. The materials are intended to make learning easier for people with different needs. Some visitors have praised the changes, but staff have not yet measured how much understanding has improved. More visitors will be invited to test the displays and offer feedback.

A group of farmers tested a system that delivers water directly to plant roots. They found that the amount of water supplied could be controlled more carefully. However, installing the pipes was expensive, and workers needed training to check for leaks. They will compare maintenance costs and crop growth during another season before purchasing more equipment.

Before new employees begin working, a company gives them online videos about office rules and computer systems. Managers say this makes the first meeting shorter. However, employees still meet supervisors in person to practice important tasks. The company considers the videos useful preparation, not a replacement for all face-to-face training.

A city is testing two electric buses on one short route. Passengers say the vehicles seem quieter than the older buses. The city is still recording charging times, repair costs, and energy use. Officials have not decided whether to replace more buses because one route is not enough to show how the vehicles would perform throughout the city.

A food bank needs volunteers to sort donated food every Wednesday evening. New helpers should register online by Monday and attend a thirty-minute safety session. People who are busy on Wednesdays can help during a monthly Saturday event instead, but they must register separately for that event.

After strong winds, a town closed several walking paths because fallen branches might be dangerous. Workers have already cleared two paths, but the route beside the lake remains closed until tree inspectors finish their work. The town will publish an updated map tomorrow. Visitors should use only paths marked open.

A local bookstore started a monthly reading club. People may borrow the chosen book from a library instead of buying it at the shop. The group meets on the last Saturday of each month. Because the room has only twenty seats, anyone who wants to attend must sign up in advance.

Last year, a school installed solar panels on one roof. The amount of electricity bought from the power company decreased in some months. However, changes in weather and electricity use could also explain part of that decrease. Staff are gathering weather and usage records before reporting exactly how much money the panels have saved.

A tourist office produced maps in three languages and a website with information about wheelchair access. Travelers welcomed the service, but staff noticed that some attraction pages showed old opening hours. Before adding more languages, they are contacting each attraction to check times and other details. Accurate information is their immediate priority.