英検2級リスニング無料練習【第38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 walking tour of the old town still happening on Saturday afternoon?
M: The guide is ill, but a different guide can lead the same tour on Sunday morning.
W: I already reserved two places. Do I need to book again?
M: No. Your reservation will be transferred automatically unless you request a refund.
W: Sunday morning works for us. We’ll keep the reservation.

正答C：Sunday morning

different guide same tour Sunday morning / we’ll keep reservation. と明示。

ガイド交代で土曜午後から日曜午前へ変更。再予約不要。

M: The school has offered to lend us an air-quality sensor, but I don’t know if we can use it outside.
W: The equipment guide says it’s suitable for outdoor measurements, but it must not be left in heavy rain.
M: Shall we put it on the roof all weekend?
W: That wouldn’t be safe if the weather changes. Let’s use it during supervised sessions and record the conditions.
M: I’ll arrange the measurements for Friday afternoon.

正答A：Use it only during supervised sessions

Let’s use during supervised sessions / not left heavy rain. と合意。

降雨への対応が必要なので監督下の測定にする。

W: I couldn’t find the museum’s English guide at the information desk. Has it been discontinued?
M: The printed version is temporarily unavailable, but you can download it from the museum website.
W: Does the website require me to create an account?
M: No. The guide is free, and there’s no registration. A printed copy should be available again next week.
W: I’ll use the online version today.

正答B：By downloading it without registering

download website / no account and free. とある。

今日は無料のデジタル版を登録なしで入手。

M: I thought the neighborhood science festival was at the public park.
W: It was, but the ground is too wet. The organizers have moved it to the sports hall beside the library.
M: What about the start time?
W: It will still begin at eleven. The hall doors open at ten thirty.
M: I’ll go to the sports hall instead.

正答D：In the sports hall beside the library

moved to sports hall beside library. と変更。

公園の地面が濡れているため体育館へ移転。

W: I uploaded my English presentation last night and received an automatic email. Does that mean the file was accepted?
M: It means the system received it. The teacher is still checking whether the file opens correctly and meets the length limit.
W: What if something needs changing?
M: You’ll receive another message by tomorrow afternoon.
W: I’ll keep the original file ready.

正答A：It has been received but not fully checked

automatic email receipt; teacher checking. と説明。

受領済みだが形式・長さはまだ確認中。

M: I need the late bus after the music rehearsal. Does it still leave at six fifteen?
W: The bus now leaves at six forty-five because rehearsals have been running later.
M: Does it still stop near the shopping center?
W: Yes, the route is unchanged. Only the departure time has moved.
M: Then I can finish rehearsal without leaving early.

正答B：The departure time

Only departure time moved to six forty-five. と明示。

時刻だけ18:15から18:45へ変更、経路は同じ。

W: Our classroom was warmer after the new windows were installed. Does that prove the windows caused it?
M: Not necessarily. The outdoor temperature was also much higher during the second week.
W: We should compare days with more similar weather.
M: Exactly. Record when curtains and ventilation were used as well.
W: I’ll revise the data table before writing our conclusion.

正答C：Other conditions, including the weather, changed

outdoor temperature much higher / curtains ventilation. 交絡。

外気温や換気条件も変化している。

M: I’d like to publish photographs from the school festival on a public website. Some include visiting families.
W: Check that the families agreed to online publication. Permission to take a photograph doesn’t automatically cover public sharing.
M: Could we remove faces or choose photos of decorations instead?
W: Yes, if the result doesn’t identify people and the school approves it.
M: I’ll review every image before posting.

正答D：Check publication permission and avoid identifying people without consent

publication consent and not identify people. と説明。

写真撮影とオンライン公開の同意は別。

W: I’m not sure how to improve my opinion essay. I wrote two reasons, but they’re both about saving money.
M: Could you replace one with another point, such as convenience or accessibility?
W: Then I should add an example for each reason, right?
M: Yes, and make sure the examples really support your position.
W: I’ll change my second reason.

正答A：Replace her second reason with a different point

I’ll change my second reason / reasons both money. と結論。

異なる観点の理由に変える。

M: I’m signing up for the free astronomy class. I got a message right after sending the form.
W: Was that the automatic receipt? There are only twenty seats, so a lottery may be necessary.
M: It was a receipt, not a place confirmation.
W: Then wait for the result on Wednesday. Don’t assume you have a seat yet.
M: I’ll check my email that day.

正答B：On Wednesday

result Wednesday / receipt not confirmation. と明記。

水曜に選考結果が届く。

W: My father finds it difficult to follow spoken dialogue in a large theater. Do you have caption devices?
M: Yes, we lend them without an extra fee, but the number is limited. It is better to request one before the performance.
W: Can the text size be adjusted?
M: Yes. Staff will show you how to use the device.
W: I’ll make a request today.

正答C：Only a limited number of devices are available

number limited / better request before. と理由。

字幕端末が限られるため事前申込が望ましい。

M: Our class is visiting a food factory next week. Can we take photographs of the machines?
W: Photography isn’t permitted in the production area, but you’ll be able to take notes from the visitor gallery.
M: Will we need to bring safety glasses?
W: The factory will provide them where necessary. Please wear closed shoes.
M: I’ll check the instructions before the visit.

正答D：Taking photographs in the production area

photography isn’t permitted in production area. と禁止。

生産エリアでの撮影は禁止。

W: Can we use the library’s photograph of the old bridge in our school’s online exhibition?
M: Having a copy at the library doesn’t mean the image is free to republish. We need to check its source and publication rights.
W: Could I draw my own picture showing what the bridge looked like?
M: That may be possible if you use accurate historical information and avoid copying protected artwork.
W: I’ll check with the archive first.

正答A：Check the source and rights with the archive

check source publication rights / check archive first. と明記。

所蔵と公開の権利は違うため調査する。

M: I thought the piano workshop was for beginners, but the new schedule describes an advanced session.
W: The beginner workshop has been moved to Saturday morning, while the advanced one remains on Sunday.
M: Could I move my reservation to Saturday?
W: Yes, but you must request the change by Thursday noon.
M: I’ll submit the request today.

正答B：Saturday morning

beginner moved Saturday morning / advanced Sunday. と区別。

初心者講座は土曜午前へ変更。

W: Has the science forum shortened the presentation time from six minutes to four?
M: Not quite. Each team still has six minutes, but the question period is now two minutes instead of three.
W: Do we need to change our slides?
M: The speaking time is unchanged, so the slides should be fine.
W: I’ll just prepare shorter answers for questions.

正答C：The question period

presentation still six, question period now two from three. と訂正。

質疑応答のみ3分から2分に短縮。

A group of students studied a narrow water channel in a public park. Their first report said the water had become cleaner because the number of floating objects was lower than last month. Their teacher pointed out that maintenance workers had removed litter the day before the survey. The students added this information and decided to measure other water-quality indicators over time. They learned that visible litter alone could not prove a broader change in water quality.

正答B：Workers had cleaned the waterway just before the count

workers removed litter day before survey. と理由。

前日の清掃が測定値に影響した可能性。

A school art club displayed paintings made from reused paper. Initially, the labels said that every painting had reduced environmental damage. A teacher asked how the club had measured that effect. Students admitted they had not compared the energy and materials used to make the paper. They revised the labels to describe the materials accurately without claiming proven environmental savings. Visitors appreciated the clearer explanations, and the club planned a more careful study for the next exhibition.

正答D：They described the materials without claiming unmeasured benefits

describe materials accurately without claiming proven savings. と修正。

実測していない環境効果を断定しない。

A librarian noticed that few teenagers joined the weekday book club. She originally thought that students simply preferred videos. When she asked students, however, she learned that many were busy with sports or music until the library closed. She tested a Saturday session and offered short online discussion materials for those who could not attend. Participation increased, and the library decided to evaluate whether the new schedule remained useful across different school terms.

正答A：Many students had scheduling conflicts after school

busy sports music until library closed. と要因。

部活動などで平日に参加しにくかった。

A science team compared temperatures measured by two devices in different classrooms. The first sensor showed a much higher value, so they assumed that one room was less efficient. Their teacher checked the instruments and found that the warmer room’s sensor was placed directly above a computer. The group moved the sensors into more similar positions and repeated the tests. The difference became much smaller. They learned to examine measuring conditions before attributing changes to the room itself.

正答C：One sensor was placed directly above a computer

one sensor directly above computer. と発見。

測定位置が偏り温度に影響した。

Students preparing a town history website found an old map that did not show a small road near the market. They first wrote that the road had been built recently. Then another student found a photograph from the same period showing the road in use. The group checked a second document and corrected the article, explaining that old maps sometimes omit minor streets. They also kept a record of the sources they had used. The teacher encouraged their willingness to change a claim when new evidence appeared.

正答B：The road existed even though the old map did not show it

photograph from same period road in use / omitted map. と根拠。

地図に描かれていないことは不在の証明ではない。

The city’s community center allows local groups to reserve meeting rooms online. An automatic email indicates that the application has arrived, but a separate confirmation is sent after staff check room availability. Groups should not advertise an event as confirmed until they receive this second message. Reservations can be canceled without a charge if the center is notified at least two days in advance. The policy is intended to reduce double bookings and make rooms available to other users.

正答C：After staff send the second confirmation message

separate confirmation after staff check availability. と明示。

自動受付と確定は別。

A town library now lends electronic books as well as printed copies. The digital service can help people who cannot easily visit the library, but some titles are available only on paper. Librarians offer short demonstrations for readers who find the software difficult. Printed materials remain available for visitors who prefer them. The library plans to compare usage and costs before deciding how to divide its budget between different formats.

正答A：Keep both formats and help users access them

e-books as well as printed, help demonstrations. とある。

デジタルと紙の併用。

A school greenhouse collects rainwater in a small tank for watering plants. The stored water is not treated to drinking-water standards, so students cannot fill their personal bottles with it. Each week, a science class records rainfall, water levels, and the amount used for irrigation. During long dry periods, the tank may not supply enough water. The school will study maintenance costs before deciding whether a larger system would be helpful.

正答B：Watering greenhouse plants

used for watering plants / not drinking. と記載。

貯水した雨水は植栽用。

A history museum has begun recording interviews with older residents about life in the town. Participants may agree to research use while choosing not to have their full recordings placed online. Museum staff also compare dates and events mentioned in interviews with newspapers and other historical sources. They explain that personal memories are valuable but sometimes uncertain. The museum stores recordings securely and shares only material for which appropriate permission has been obtained.

正答D：Participants may not permit public release

research use does not imply online publication permission. と説明。

研究利用と公開同意を区別する。

A local council uses sensors to count pedestrians on two shopping streets. During a trial, one street had more visitors, but it was also closer to a railway station. The council did not assume that wider sidewalks alone caused the difference. It plans to measure at similar times, note public events, and compare more locations. The findings may guide decisions about signs, benches, and safer crossings.

正答A：The original locations and conditions may not be comparable

one closer station / other conditions; measure similar times. が根拠。

歩道幅だけで差を説明できない。

A community kitchen is offering a short class on preparing healthy snacks. The workshop is free, but places are limited because staff must supervise each participant. Applicants receive an automatic message when the form is submitted. A second message confirms whether a seat is available. Participants must report food allergies in advance so the organizer can discuss suitable arrangements. The instructor will provide the main ingredients and equipment.

正答B：Report the allergy before the workshop

must report food allergies in advance. と安全条件。

安全な対応を主催者と事前に相談。

Repairs will close a section of the town’s railway on Sunday. Replacement buses will operate between Hill Station and Lake Station. Passengers can use valid train tickets on these buses, but they should allow extra time because road traffic may affect the journey. Buses will depart from a temporary stop at the south side of Hill Station. Railway staff will provide maps and answer questions about accessible routes.

正答C：At the temporary stop on the south side

temporary stop at south side Hill Station. と明示。

駅南側の臨時停留所から乗車。

A repair club offers lessons on caring for wooden furniture. Volunteers demonstrate how to check loose screws and clean surfaces. Items with serious structural damage are referred to professionals rather than repaired by beginners. The club explains that some objects may be unsafe to use even when they look normal. Staff record the types of repairs requested to plan suitable future workshops.

正答D：It is referred to professionals

referred to professionals not repaired by beginners. と明記。

危険な構造修理は専門家が対応。

The town has updated its collection rules for used batteries. Residents should not place damaged or swollen batteries in ordinary household waste. The town website lists approved collection services, and information is also available at the community office. People are advised not to dismantle batteries themselves. The new guidance is intended to reduce risks during collection and storage.

正答A：Put damaged batteries in ordinary waste or dismantle them

not place damaged … ordinary waste / not dismantle. と明示。

破損・膨張電池は通常ごみ不可、自己分解不可。

A town library offers Saturday morning reading sessions for children. The sessions are free, but families must reserve places because volunteers work with small groups. Children under six must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each session includes choosing books, listening to a short story, and asking questions. The library does not claim that one session will immediately improve examination results. Its goal is to make reading enjoyable and accessible.

正答B：A parent or guardian

under six accompanied by parent or guardian. と明記。

6歳未満は保護者同伴。