英検2級リスニング無料練習【第31セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・台本・和訳

W: I’d like to attend the photography course at the community center. Is it open to beginners?
M: Yes, but everyone needs to bring a camera that can save digital photographs.
W: I only have a smartphone. Would that be acceptable?
M: For the introductory class, yes. The advanced class requires a camera with manual settings.
W: Then I’ll register for the introductory class and use my phone.

正答A：A smartphone

For the introductory class, yes によってスマートフォンで参加可能と確定。

初心者講座ならスマートフォンを使える。上級講座とは条件が異なる。

M: I reserved the discussion room for Wednesday evening. Can our team still use it at seven?
W: I’m afraid that room is being repaired. I can offer a smaller room at seven or the large room at eight thirty.
M: There are six of us, and we need the large screen for our presentation.
W: The smaller room doesn’t have one, but the large room does.
M: In that case, please move our reservation to eight thirty.

正答C：A large room at eight thirty

There are six … need large screen と large room does を踏まえ、8:30を選択。

大きな画面が必要なので、午後8時30分からの大きな部屋に変更。

W: Our class wants to compare the growth of tomatoes under different watering schedules. Should we keep one group indoors?
M: That would also change the amount of sunlight. It might be harder to identify the effect of watering.
W: Then we should place both groups where the light is similar.
M: Exactly. Record the amount of water and keep the other conditions as consistent as possible.
W: I’ll change our experiment plan.

正答B：Keeping sunlight conditions similar

place both groups where the light is similar と other conditions consistent が根拠。

水やりの影響を比べるため日照などの条件をそろえる。

M: The school bus no longer stops beside the post office. Where should I wait tomorrow?
W: The company moved the stop to the east side of the public park because the road near the post office is being repaired.
M: Has the morning departure time changed as well?
W: No, it’s still seven twenty. The driver has asked everyone to be at the new stop five minutes early.
M: I’ll go to the park at seven fifteen.

正答D：On the east side of the park

moved the stop to the east side of the public park. 新停留所が答え。

郵便局付近の工事で公園東側に変更。発車は7:20のまま。

W: I sent the online form to sell handmade cards at the school festival. The website said my form was received.
M: Have the organizers confirmed that you have a booth?
W: Not yet. They said there were more applicants than spaces.
M: Then the receipt isn’t a guarantee. You should wait for the selection email before buying materials.
W: That’s sensible. I’ll check the results on Friday.

正答A：Wait for the selection result

receipt isn’t a guarantee / wait for the selection email. が核心。

送信受領と出店枠の確定は別なので、金曜の結果を待つ。

M: I want to use the museum’s audio guide, but I forgot my headphones.
W: We can lend you a small audio device with headphones. Please return both items before the museum closes.
M: Do I need to pay extra?
W: No, the service is included in the admission fee. We do ask for a temporary deposit, which you’ll receive back when you return the equipment.
M: That’s fine. I’ll borrow the device.

正答C：His temporary deposit

deposit … receive back when you return the equipment と明記。

入館料は払い戻されず、機器返却時に預り金が戻る。

W: Our international exchange club recorded instructions for a recycling activity. Some visiting students said the audio was hard to follow.
M: Could you add English subtitles and give viewers a way to pause the video?
W: I could, but I also want to check the translated instructions with the supervisor.
M: Good idea. Clear captions are helpful, but safety instructions must be accurate.
W: I’ll revise the video and ask for a review before sharing it.

正答D：Add captions and have the instructions checked

add English subtitles / check … with supervisor / ask for a review. と複数工程。

字幕と一時停止を加え、安全上の表現を確認してから公開する。

M: The choir has booked the auditorium for four o’clock. Can the orchestra rehearse there at five?
W: The choir needs the room until five thirty because of tomorrow’s concert.
M: Could we use the smaller music room from five instead?
W: Yes, if you don’t need the grand piano. There’s an electronic keyboard in that room.
M: We only need to practice the string section, so we’ll use the smaller room.

正答B：In the smaller music room

we’ll use the smaller room. 弦楽器の練習にはピアノ不要。

大ホールは合唱が使用中なので小音楽室へ。

W: I’m trying to reach the coastal aquarium. Does the express train stop at Harbor Station?
M: It usually does, but this weekend the platforms there are being repaired. Express trains will pass through without stopping.
W: Should I take the local train, then?
M: Yes. It leaves from the same station and still stops at Harbor. Allow about fifteen extra minutes.
W: I’ll take the local service.

正答C：Express trains will not stop at Harbor this weekend

Express trains will pass through without stopping; local still stops. が理由。

工事のため週末は快速が停車しない。各駅停車で行く。

M: I’m helping with the tree-planting day on Sunday. The email mentions gloves and digging tools. Should I bring both?
W: The park staff will provide tools, but volunteers need their own gardening gloves and a water bottle.
M: Do we need to bring young trees, too?
W: No. The town has chosen suitable species and prepared the plants.
M: I’ll pack my gloves and water bottle.

正答D：Gloves and a water bottle

staff will provide tools / need own gardening gloves and a water bottle. と区別。

植樹苗と道具は提供され、手袋と水筒を持参。

W: I booked Saturday’s presentation on renewable energy because Professor Green was supposed to speak.
M: She won’t be available, but her colleague will discuss the same research project.
W: Will the demonstration with the small wind turbine still happen?
M: Yes. The only change is the speaker. The time and the activities are unchanged.
W: Then I’ll keep my reservation.

正答A：The person giving it

The only change is the speaker. と限定されている。

登壇者のみ変更。内容と開始時間は同じ。

M: I finished my English speech. Could you check whether the argument is clear?
W: Your opening is interesting, but the two examples don’t seem to support your conclusion.
M: Should I just add more difficult vocabulary?
W: Not yet. First, explain how each example is connected to your main point.
M: You’re right. I’ll revise the reasons before changing individual words.

正答C：The connection between examples and the main point

explain how each example is connected to your main point. が指導の中心。

語彙の難しさより論拠と結論のつながりを直す。

W: The town laboratory tour is advertised as free. Do I still have to register?
M: Yes. The room has a safety limit, and each tour can accept only twelve people.
W: Could I bring my younger brother without adding his name to the form?
M: No. Every participant must be listed, including children, and anyone under thirteen needs an accompanying adult.
W: I’ll submit the form for both of us.

正答B：The laboratory has a limit on how many visitors can enter

room has a safety limit / only twelve people と理由。

安全上定員12名のため、子どもも全員の登録が必要。

M: Our class plans to perform outdoors at tomorrow’s music festival. The weather forecast looks uncertain.
W: The organizers say they’ll decide whether to move the performance indoors by six this evening.
M: Do we need to rehearse in the school hall now?
W: Let’s prepare for both places, but don’t announce a final venue until the organizer confirms it.
M: I’ll wait for tonight’s announcement before messaging our families.

正答D：By six this evening

decide … by six this evening. が期限。

今晩6時までに会場の最終決定が発表される。

W: Our history group recorded an interview with a former teacher. He agreed to answer questions on camera.
M: Did he also agree to have the full video published on the public website?
W: We didn’t ask about that. We only said we would use it for our class report.
M: Then you should contact him again before posting any part of it online.
W: I’ll ask what he is comfortable sharing.

正答A：Whether the teacher approves public online sharing

class report use と public website publication の許可が違う。

撮影承諾は公開承諾と同じではないため本人に再確認。

A library noticed that few students used its reading room after school. Staff initially assumed that teenagers preferred studying at home. However, when they interviewed local students, they learned that the room closed at five, which was before many club activities ended. The library tested opening until seven twice a week. Attendance increased, but staff were careful to measure extra staffing costs and check whether the room was actually used for quiet study. They planned another review before deciding whether to extend the new hours permanently.

正答C：It closed before many students finished club activities

room closed at five … before many club activities ended. が根拠。

閉館時間が部活動終了前で利用しにくかった。

A science class tested whether changing the watering schedule affected plant growth. Two sets of plants were placed in different parts of the school greenhouse. After three weeks, one set was taller. Several students said the watering schedule must be responsible, but their teacher pointed out that one area also received more sunlight. The class moved the plants into more comparable conditions and planned another trial. Students learned that observing a difference is not the same as knowing what caused it.

正答A：The plants also received different amounts of sunlight

one area also received more sunlight. 交絡要因。

日光の条件も異なったため、水やりだけの影響とは断定できない。

A student named Yuna helped create a digital exhibition of her school’s history. She found an old photograph showing a building said to have been constructed in 1920. Before writing the caption, Yuna checked school records and discovered that the building had actually opened in 1928. She corrected the date and added a note explaining the source of the new information. Her teacher praised her not for finding an exciting story but for being willing to revise a claim when the evidence changed.

正答B：Correct the date and explain the source

corrected the date and added a note explaining the source. と明記。

史料を照合し、1928年開館という事実に基づき訂正。

A community repair club invited residents to learn how to fix simple household items. One visitor brought a damaged lamp, but its electrical cable was visibly worn. Rather than encouraging the visitor to repair the wiring, the instructor explained that electrical faults can be dangerous and should be handled by a qualified person. The group used a safer example to demonstrate basic inspection. Visitors learned that knowing when not to attempt a repair is an important part of practical skills.

正答D：Seeking help from a qualified person

electrical faults … handled by a qualified person と明記。

電気配線の損傷は有資格者に相談。

During a field trip, students found a seabird resting close to a popular walking path. Some wanted to approach it for a better photograph. Their teacher reminded them that people gathering nearby could disturb an animal that was resting or recovering. The class stayed back, took notes from a distance, and informed a park ranger about the bird’s location. Later, they learned that respecting wildlife sometimes means choosing not to get closer, even when an interesting photograph is possible.

正答A：Observe from a distance and inform a ranger

stayed back, took notes from a distance, informed ranger. と行動。

鳥に近づかず離れて観察し、管理者へ知らせた。

A community center has opened a shared workshop for residents who want to make small household items. Visitors must attend a safety introduction before using electrical tools. Materials such as wood and fabric are not provided, but basic hand tools are available. The center limits each reservation to two hours so that more people can use the space. Staff will inspect the equipment after every session and ask users to report damage rather than attempt repairs without permission.

正答C：Attending a safety introduction

must attend a safety introduction before using electrical tools. が条件。

電動工具を使う前に安全講習が必要。

A city is testing electric buses on a route that connects a railway station with a hospital and library. The buses charge at a depot overnight, and their batteries are checked regularly. The transport office is measuring electricity use, passenger numbers, and maintenance costs. It has not claimed that electric vehicles will be cheaper on every route because hills, traffic, and temperature can affect performance. The city plans to compare a full year of data before deciding whether to add more vehicles.

正答B：Operating conditions vary among routes

hills traffic temperature can affect performance. 比較条件が違う。

地形や交通、温度が費用・性能に影響するため。

Registration for the town’s weekend language program closes next Thursday at five. Applicants will receive an automatic message when their forms have been submitted, but this does not reserve a place. If more than thirty people apply, the center will choose participants by lottery. Results will be sent on Monday, and those selected must confirm their attendance within two days. Applicants who are not selected may request a place on the waiting list.

正答D：After selection and the required attendance confirmation

auto receipt not reservation / selected must confirm attendance. と2段階の条件。

抽選選出後、指定期間内の参加意思確認が必要。

A food-processing company will host guided tours for students next month. The tour includes an explanation of quality checks and a visit to a viewing gallery above the production floor. Visitors must wear closed shoes, and the company will provide protective clothing where necessary. Students may take notes, but photography is not allowed inside the production area. Anyone who needs assistance with stairs should contact the organizer beforehand to discuss an accessible route.

正答C：Photograph the production area

photography is not allowed inside the production area と禁止。

生産区域での写真撮影は禁止。

A local environmental group plans to survey tree growth in a woodland area. Volunteers were originally scheduled to work on Saturday, but heavy rain is expected and the ground may be unsafe. The group has moved the activity to Sunday morning, when the weather is expected to improve. Registered volunteers do not need to apply again, but they should check the group website for any last-minute changes. The group will provide measuring tapes and maps.

正答A：Sunday morning

moved the activity to Sunday morning と明示。

土曜から日曜午前へ変更、再申込は不要。

The public lecture on local history will be streamed live on Friday evening. People who have registered may submit questions during the live session. A recording will be available for the following seven days, but the question form will close as soon as the live event finishes. The organizer recommends joining the live broadcast if participants want direct answers from the speaker. The recording can help people review the talk later but will not include a new question period.

正答B：They can submit questions to the speaker

questions during the live session / form closes after live. が理由。

講師へ直接質問する機会があるのは生配信だけ。

A school library has begun lending e-books as well as printed books. Digital copies can be borrowed remotely, which may help students who cannot visit the library after school. However, not every title is available electronically, and some students have difficulty reading on screens for long periods. The librarian says the new service is intended to expand choice rather than replace printed materials. Students can ask for help using the software during lunch breaks.

正答D：To offer another way to read while keeping printed materials

expand choice rather than replace printed materials. と明記。

紙を廃止せず選択肢を増やす。

Students are helping a regional science center record changes in river water. Volunteers measure water temperature and note rainfall before collecting samples. The center explains that results collected after heavy rain may differ from those obtained during dry weather. For reliable comparisons, the date, location, and weather conditions must be recorded. A single unusual reading does not prove that the river’s overall condition has changed permanently.

正答C：Dates, locations, and weather conditions

date location weather conditions must be recorded. と明記。

日付、場所、天候を記録して比較する。

A library is testing lockers that allow readers to collect reserved books outside normal opening hours. A reader receives a collection code when the requested book is ready. The code must be used within three days, after which an uncollected book may be returned to the reservation queue. Oversized books and special equipment cannot be placed in these lockers. The library will review user feedback and costs before installing more units.

正答A：Use the code to collect a ready book

code must be used within three days. と条件。

予約本の受取コードは3日以内に利用。

A sports stadium has started offering reusable drink cups for a refundable deposit. Customers can return undamaged cups to marked counters after a game. Staff will clean and inspect the returned cups before using them again. The stadium is collecting data about washing costs, cup losses, and the number of times each cup can be reused. Managers say the environmental and financial results depend on these factors, so they will not claim that the new system is automatically better in every situation.

正答B：To decide whether the reusable system works well under real conditions

washing costs losses number of times reused / depend on factors. が目的。

実際の費用と環境面の効果を評価するため。