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

W: The notice says our English practice test is in Classroom B on Friday. Is that still correct?
M: The room is needed for another class, so the teacher moved our test to Classroom C. The starting time is still nine.
W: Should we come early to check our seats?
M: Yes, the seating chart will be posted outside Classroom C at eight forty-five.
W: I’ll go straight to Classroom C then.

正答C：Classroom C

moved our test to Classroom C. 最終の会場変更。

英語模試はB教室からC教室に移り、開始時刻は9時のまま。

M: I’m going to the digital drawing workshop tomorrow. Do I need to bring a tablet?
W: The center has tablets for everyone, but it asks visitors to bring a pencil for making notes.
M: What if a tablet runs out of power during the class?
W: The devices are fully charged and chargers are available on site. You won’t need to bring your own.
M: Great. I’ll bring a pencil and leave my charger at home.

正答A：A pencil

asks visitors to bring a pencil / tablets and chargers available. の対比。

施設がタブレットと充電器を用意し、参加者はメモ用の鉛筆を持参する。

W: My son wants to join the museum’s weekend model-building workshop. Can I leave him there and come back afterward?
M: Children under ten must attend with a parent or guardian. The instructor will guide the activity, but the museum needs an adult to remain with each younger child.
W: He’s nine, so I’ll stay with him. Is there a charge for accompanying adults?
M: No, but please include your name on the booking form.
W: I will.

正答D：Stay with her son during the workshop

under ten must attend with a parent or guardian / he’s nine. の条件。

9歳の子どもには保護者同伴が必要。

M: I have a monthly pass for the local train. Can I use it on the limited express service tonight?
W: Your pass covers the basic route, but the limited express requires a separate supplement.
M: Could I buy the supplement at this machine?
W: Yes, but please check which train you plan to take because some services have reserved seats only.
M: I’ll purchase the extra ticket after checking the timetable.

正答B：An additional express ticket

requires a separate supplement と明示。

普通列車の定期に加え、特急用の追加券が必要。

W: Is the birdwatching walk still happening tomorrow? The weather report says there may be strong winds.
M: The organizers have moved the activity indoors. A researcher will show photographs and discuss how birds behave in different seasons.
W: Will the outdoor walk take place next weekend instead?
M: They’re considering that, but no new date has been confirmed.
W: Then I’ll attend the indoor talk tomorrow and wait for news about the walk.

正答C：An indoor presentation about birds

moved the activity indoors / no new date confirmed. と確定内容。

翌日は写真を使った屋内講座へ変更。屋外観察の新日程は未確定。

M: My work-experience visit to the design studio was scheduled for Tuesday morning, but the manager has a meeting then.
W: Did the coordinator offer a different date?
M: Yes, Thursday afternoon. The studio said I can still observe a design review and ask the staff questions.
W: Have you confirmed the change?
M: I replied this morning. I’ll go on Thursday and bring my school identification.

正答D：Thursday afternoon

Yes, Thursday afternoon / I’ll go on Thursday. と確定。

火曜午前から木曜午後へ職場訪問が変更。

W: Our science teacher gave us a diagram for class. Could we include it in a public video about our project?
M: We should ask first. Having a copy for class doesn’t necessarily give us permission to publish it online.
W: What if we draw our own diagram from what we learned?
M: That may be better, as long as we accurately explain the science and don’t copy the original artwork. We should still cite any factual sources.
W: I’ll prepare an original illustration and check the sources.

正答A：Create their own diagram and check sources

prepare an original illustration and check the sources. が結論。

授業で配布された図の無断公開を避け、オリジナルの図と出典確認を行う。

M: Our class collected survey responses about commuting. I’d like to publish the full spreadsheet on our website.
W: Does it include students’ names or information that could identify them?
M: Yes, some people entered their class numbers and addresses.
W: Then don’t publish the original file. We can summarize anonymous totals and ask the teacher to check the results before posting.
M: I’ll make an anonymized summary instead.

正答B：Share anonymized totals rather than identifying details

summarize anonymous totals / don’t publish the original file. と指示。

氏名や住所を含む元データを公開せず、匿名の合計を示す。

W: Our neighborhood collection day accepts unwanted electronics. Could I bring a damaged laptop battery?
M: Please don’t place damaged or swollen batteries in the regular electronics box. The organizers have a separate information desk that explains safe collection options.
W: Is it safe for me to open the battery case first?
M: No. Don’t try to dismantle it. Follow the manufacturer’s safety guidance and ask the collection staff.
W: I’ll contact the desk before bringing anything.

正答C：Ask the designated staff about safe battery collection

ask collection staff / do not dismantle. 安全な対応。

破損電池は通常の回収箱に入れず、専門窓口に相談する。

M: We’re attending the town sports event. The website shows a shuttle leaving the station every twenty minutes.
W: The organizers have added extra buses before the opening ceremony, but the regular service still runs every twenty minutes afterward.
M: Which stop should we use on the way back?
W: The return buses leave from the west gate of the stadium, not the entrance where they drop people off.
M: I’ll remember to walk to the west gate after the event.

正答B：At the stadium’s west gate

return buses leave from the west gate. 降車場所とは異なる。

帰りのシャトルバスは競技場の西門から出発する。

W: Can I borrow this large reference dictionary for my presentation next week?
M: This particular copy is for use inside the library only. However, we have a smaller edition that you can borrow for two weeks.
W: Does the smaller one include the information about international trade that I need?
M: Yes, that section is included. I can show you where it is.
W: Then I’ll borrow the smaller edition.

正答A：The smaller edition of the dictionary

I’ll borrow the smaller edition. 大型本は館内限定。

大型辞典は館内用のため、貸出可能な小型版を借りる。

M: Our school choir was supposed to rehearse in the auditorium at four today. Has that changed?
W: The orchestra needs the stage until four thirty. We’ll warm up in the music room first and move to the auditorium afterward.
M: Should we start our rehearsal later, then?
W: No, meet in the music room at four as planned. We can practice the difficult sections there.
M: I’ll tell everyone the first location has changed, not the starting time.

正答C：Warm up in the music room

meet in the music room at four / move to auditorium afterward. と明示。

開始時間は4時のまま、最初に音楽室でウォームアップする。

W: Our new exchange student wants to join an advanced English discussion class. Is there a placement test?
M: The school asks students to complete a short interview first, but it doesn’t guarantee a place. The teacher also checks whether the timetable has room.
W: Should I tell her to buy the course materials now?
M: Not until the class has been confirmed. She can borrow the introductory materials from the school library.
W: I’ll help her arrange the interview.

正答D：Complete an interview before the placement is confirmed

complete a short interview first / doesn’t guarantee a place. と条件。

最初に短い面談を受けるが、時間割などの確認後にクラスが確定する。

M: Our measurements are different from those of the other team, even though we’re studying the same water samples.
W: Are both groups using the same calibration procedure?
M: I don’t know. We only checked that the devices were switched on.
W: Let’s compare the calibration records before deciding which result is correct. Differences in setup can affect the measurements.
M: I’ll ask the other team for its procedure.

正答B：The calibration procedures for the devices

compare the calibration records before deciding. と明示。

測定器の校正方法を比べてから数値の違いを考える。

W: I have a discount coupon for the farmers’ market. It says it expires on October 31. Can I use it at the special market next Sunday, November 1?
M: I’m afraid not. The coupon is valid only through Saturday. The special market will have a different promotion.
W: Does that mean I should shop this Saturday to use my coupon?
M: Yes, and please check the list of participating stalls.
W: I’ll go on Saturday.

正答D：On Saturday, October 31

valid only through Saturday / I’ll go on Saturday. 日付の区別。

割引券の期限は10月31日土曜なのでその日に利用する。

The school robotics team built a small model vehicle for an exhibition. During testing, it continued moving for a moment after the stop button was pressed. Some students wanted to demonstrate it anyway because the delay seemed short. Their teacher insisted that the vehicle should not be used until the problem had been investigated. The team checked the program and found that a command had been placed in the wrong order. After correcting it, they repeated the safety test several times. The exhibit opened only after the vehicle stopped reliably.

正答A：The vehicle did not stop reliably when commanded

continued moving after stop button / should not be used until investigated. とある。

停止動作に問題があったため、修正と再試験まで展示を延期した。

A town’s recycling volunteers planned to collect paper at five neighborhood points. After the first event, the team found that two stops were difficult for people without cars to reach. They considered adding more stops, but the driver explained that the vehicle had limited time and space. Instead, the volunteers moved one location closer to a bus stop and adjusted the collection schedule. Residents then reported that the service was easier to use. The team decided to keep collecting feedback before expanding to other neighborhoods.

正答B：They moved a collection point closer to public transport

moved one location closer to a bus stop. と改善。

車のない住民にも使いやすいよう回収地点をバス停に近づけた。

An exchange student, Elena, joined a geography project to make a map of useful places near school. Her group first marked only popular shops and tourist sites. Elena asked whether the map would also help a student who needed a quiet place or an accessible entrance. The group added public reading rooms, step-free paths, and information about opening hours. They then asked new students to test the map and explain which details were missing. The project became more useful because its designers considered different visitors’ needs.

正答C：Quiet study places and accessible routes

added public reading rooms, step-free paths, and opening hours. と明記。

静かな学習場所や段差のない経路を地図に追加した。

A school noticed that a considerable amount of food remained after lunch. The student council initially suggested removing the least popular dish. However, a survey showed that many students had too little time to finish eating, even on days when they liked the food. The school tried allowing students to choose between regular and smaller portions. Waste fell during the trial, but the timetable also changed. The council therefore decided to repeat the trial while keeping lunch time more consistent.

正答D：The lunch timetable also changed during the trial

timetable also changed / repeat trial … more consistent. と理由。

食べ残しが減っても、食事時間も変化していたので原因を一つに断定できない。

A local library received old newspapers preserved on microfilm. A student volunteer thought that scanning the films into digital files would make the films themselves unnecessary. The librarian explained that digital formats can change and that some files might become difficult to open in the future. The library therefore kept the original microfilm in suitable storage and made multiple digital backup copies. It also recorded where each newspaper had come from. The student learned that improving access and preserving evidence are related but different goals.

正答A：Digital files might become difficult to access in the future

digital formats can change / files difficult to open. とある。

デジタル保存だけに頼らずマイクロフィルムの原本も保管した。

The city’s art center has opened a workshop room with shared tools for community groups. The room can be reserved for two-hour sessions, and all users must complete a short safety introduction before using electrical equipment. Basic hand tools are provided, but special materials must be brought by the group. The center asks users to inspect their tools with staff after each session. People who have never used a machine before should ask for guidance rather than attempt to operate it alone.

正答C：A short safety introduction

must complete a short safety introduction before using electrical equipment. と明示。

電気機器を使う前に短い安全説明を受講する。

A city has introduced a few electric buses on a short route. The buses charge overnight at the depot and may require additional charging when traffic is unusually heavy or temperatures are extreme. The transport department is collecting information about electricity use, passenger numbers, and maintenance costs. It has not yet concluded that the new buses will cost less to operate on every route. Future decisions will depend on the results of the trial.

正答B：Costs and performance may vary between routes and conditions

not yet concluded … cost less on every route / data collection. とある。

路線や条件で電力・費用が異なり、すべての路線で有利とはまだ言えない。

The science center plans to hold a public observation night on Friday. If the sky is clear, visitors will look through telescopes outside. If clouds or strong winds make observation impossible, staff will hold an indoor talk about planets instead. The final decision will be published on the center’s website by four o’clock on Friday afternoon. People who have registered do not need to submit another form if the activity moves indoors.

正答D：By four on Friday afternoon

final decision … website by four o’clock Friday afternoon. と明示。

金曜16時までにウェブで屋外観察か屋内講座かを知らせる。

A school speaking club has introduced peer feedback after each practice speech. Listeners are asked to identify one idea they understood clearly and one point that needs more explanation. They should offer specific examples rather than comments such as “good” or “bad.” Speakers can then decide how to revise the next version of their speech. The club emphasizes that feedback should be respectful and focused on helping communication.

正答A：Specific observations about strengths and areas to explain

one idea understood / one point needs explanation / specific examples. と指示。

伝わった点と説明不足の点を具体例付きで伝える。

A community science project measures the river’s water quality at several locations. Volunteers record temperature, rainfall, and the time of each sample. A reading may change after heavy rain, but the project reminds participants that one measurement does not establish a long-term trend. The team plans to compare results over several seasons and use reliable laboratory tests when further investigation is needed. The information will help residents ask better questions about the river rather than provide instant answers to every environmental problem.

正答C：One reading cannot prove a long-term trend

one measurement does not establish a long-term trend. と明示。

一度の数値だけで長期的な傾向は確定できない。

A public library has begun offering short workshops on basic sign-language expressions. The classes introduce greetings and simple requests, but the library explains that one brief class will not make participants fluent. The library also plans to work with qualified interpreters when important information must be communicated accurately. Participants are encouraged to continue learning through appropriate courses and to respect individual communication preferences.

正答B：They teach basics but do not replace professional interpretation

one brief class will not make participants fluent / qualified interpreters. と説明。

入門的な表現を学ぶが、専門的な通訳が必要な場面を代替するものではない。

A school compared electricity use in three classrooms during one month. The largest room used the most energy, but it also had more students and longer hours of use. Instead of concluding that the room was inefficient, the science club decided to record occupancy and hours alongside electricity readings. It also plans to compare the results during different seasons. The goal is to identify opportunities for improvement without blaming one room based on a single total.

正答D：The number of occupants and hours of use

record occupancy and hours alongside electricity readings. と明示。

利用人数と利用時間も記録して比較条件をそろえる。

A sports facility is testing reusable cups at its café. Customers pay a small deposit when borrowing a cup. They can receive the deposit back if they return the cup in reusable condition within seven days. Staff will clean and check each cup before offering it again. The facility is also measuring washing and transport costs to understand whether the system can be maintained economically. It does not yet claim that reusable cups always have lower costs.

正答A：When they return a reusable cup within seven days

return … in reusable condition within seven days. 二条件を満たす。

7日以内に再利用できる状態で返却すれば預り金が返る。

A museum has installed interactive displays that visitors can use to explore historic maps. The displays allow people to search without entering their names. Optional email registration is available only for visitors who want to receive further materials. The museum will not require personal accounts to view the basic exhibitions. Staff are monitoring whether the text is easy to read and whether visitors can operate the screens from different heights.

正答C：Visitors can use them without entering personal details

search without entering names / will not require personal accounts. と明示。

基本展示は個人アカウントや氏名入力なしで利用できる。

A community garden is testing composting methods using leaves and vegetable scraps. Volunteers record the mixture’s moisture, temperature, and how often it is turned. Different containers are kept under similar conditions so results can be compared. The organizers emphasize that food-safety rules and local waste regulations must be followed. They are not encouraging participants to put every type of household waste into the containers. After several months, the group will review which methods were practical for its site.

正答B：Moisture, temperature, and turning frequency

record moisture, temperature, and how often it is turned. 具体的な測定項目。

水分・温度・切り返しの頻度を記録し、実用性を評価する。