英検2級リスニングの言い換え・ひっかけ選択肢44問｜put off・run out of・turn down【独自8台本】

Student: I heard the science seminar was put off. Does that mean it won’t happen?

Teacher: No, it will take place on Monday instead of Thursday. The equipment we need hasn’t arrived yet.

Student: Should we submit our short report on Monday too?

Teacher: No. That deadline hasn’t changed. Please upload the report by Friday afternoon. I emailed all students this morning about the new seminar date.

Visitor: I thought the music performance would be held at the old theater.

Organizer: We turned down that location because the stage was too small for the orchestra. Instead, we booked the community hall.

Visitor: Does that mean we need new tickets?

Organizer: No. The same tickets are valid, and the concert will still begin at seven. The only change is the place. Visitors should use the west entrance.

Customer: Can you send my blue notebook today?

Clerk: I’m sorry, but we’ve run out of blue notebooks. We still have green ones. A new shipment of blue ones should arrive on Wednesday.

Customer: I don’t mind waiting. Can you keep my order for the blue one?

Clerk: Yes. We’ll ship it on Thursday if the delivery arrives on schedule. If you prefer, you may switch to green and have it sent today.

Reader: The library’s online renewal page isn’t working. Have you stopped lending books?

Librarian: No. The computer system is temporarily unavailable, but the library is open. Staff can deal with renewals at the front desk using a paper form.

Reader: Can I renew my book over the phone?

Librarian: Not today. Please bring your library card to the desk before six. We expect the online service to return tomorrow, though that hasn’t been confirmed.

Mia: Did you enjoy the new science-fiction movie?

Leo: The special effects were impressive, but I found the story disappointing. It was harder to follow than I expected.

Mia: So would you recommend it to your younger brother?

Leo: Probably not. He prefers clear stories rather than complicated plots. I think he’d have more fun watching the shorter adventure film instead. That one has fewer visual effects but a simpler story.

Manager: We need to figure out why some customers aren’t receiving order confirmations. Could you check that problem before updating the website pictures?

Employee: Of course. Should I contact the customers first?

Manager: Please check the email system, then take care of the affected orders. The web designer can handle the pictures tomorrow.

Employee: I’ll investigate now and send you a short report by four. If the system is still failing, I’ll ask the technical team for help.

A fictional community center wants to cut back on electricity use. Last winter, the building’s lights were often left on after evening classes. The manager suggested placing a reminder beside every exit and asking staff to check the rooms before leaving. During a short trial, the center recorded fewer hours of unnecessary lighting. However, it did not measure how much money was saved, and the trial took place in only one building. The team will compare electricity bills during a longer period before deciding whether to introduce the program at other centers.

Thank you for your interest in the weekend photography course. If you registered online, please check your email for a confirmation message. Filling out the form alone does not guarantee a place. The first session begins at ten on Saturday, and participants should arrive fifteen minutes early. All confirmed participants must reply no later than Thursday evening. Anyone who cannot attend should inform us promptly so we can offer the place to someone on the waiting list. The course is free, but learners should bring their own notebooks.