英検2級リスニング無料練習【第39セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と全解答

M: I thought the public lecture about local architecture was starting at two this Saturday.
W: The lecturer’s train will arrive later than expected, so the event will begin at two thirty.
M: Will the question period be shortened?
W: No, the library has reserved the room until four thirty instead of four.
M: I’ll tell our history club the new starting time.

正答C：At 2:30

begin at two thirty / room until 4:30. と区別。

講演開始は14時30分、終了予定は16時30分へ延長。

W: I’m joining the free weekend science course. Do we have to buy a laboratory kit?
M: No, the college provides all equipment. You’ll need a notebook and closed shoes, though.
W: Can my younger brother participate too?
M: Children under twelve need an accompanying adult and a confirmed place.
W: I’ll register him with our father and bring my notebook.

正答A：A notebook and closed shoes

equipment provided / notebook and closed shoes. が根拠。

実験器具は施設が用意しノートと靴を持参。

M: Is the last bus still leaving the station at nine forty-five?
W: It has been moved to ten fifteen on Fridays so hospital workers can use it after their shifts.
M: What about Saturday evenings?
W: Saturday’s last bus remains at nine forty-five. Only Friday has changed.
M: Then I’ll catch the later bus this Friday.

正答B：Only Friday’s last bus

only Friday has changed to 10:15. と限定。

金曜の終バスのみ22時15分に。土曜は従来通り。

W: The chart on our environmental poster looks clearer now, but one number is different from the original report.
M: We should check whether someone copied it incorrectly before changing the conclusion.
W: The online article uses a different year from our source.
M: Then the figures may not be comparable. Let’s confirm the dates and populations counted.
W: I’ll check both documents before we print.

正答D：Whether the data cover the same dates and groups

confirm dates and populations counted. 比較条件が大切。

異なる年・対象の調査を混同していないか確認する。

M: I’m driving to the community theater tonight. Is the parking area behind the building still open?
W: No, it’s closed for resurfacing this week. Visitors may use the temporary lot across from the post office.
M: Is there a charge?
W: Not for people attending tonight’s performance, but you should display your ticket.
M: I’ll use the temporary lot and leave my ticket visible.

正答A：Across from the post office

temporary lot across from post office. が場所。

劇場裏は工事中で郵便局向かいの臨時駐車場を利用。

W: Is tomorrow’s coastal plant survey still happening? The forecast says the wind will be strong.
M: The organizer moved it indoors. A researcher will demonstrate how plant samples are identified using photographs.
W: Will our existing registrations work?
M: Yes, everyone already registered can attend without submitting a new form.
W: I’ll go to the nature center tomorrow morning.

正答B：Attend the indoor session with her existing registration

moved indoors / existing registration valid. とある。

既存の登録で室内講座に参加する。

M: I wrote an English introduction for our visiting students. I included seven local historical events.
W: The talk is only three minutes. Could you choose two important events and explain why they mattered?
M: I don’t want to leave out useful information.
W: You could provide a handout for people who want more detail.
M: I’ll shorten the speech and make a simple handout.

正答C：He will focus the speech and provide extra details separately

choose two events / handout for detail. と最終決定。

話す内容を絞り詳しい情報は配布資料で補う。

W: Can our student club publish the recording of a community interview on the school’s public site?
M: Did the interviewee agree to public sharing or just recording for your class?
W: We only explained that the video would be used for class notes.
M: Then ask the person for permission before posting. The two types of use are different.
W: I’ll contact the interviewee today.

正答D：Confirm permission for public online sharing

public sharing permission not same as class recording. と区別。

授業用録画の許可だけでは公開できない。

M: I applied to use a locker for my sports equipment and got an automated message.
W: That only means your request was received. There are fewer lockers than applicants, so the school will hold a lottery.
M: When will we know who gets one?
W: On Monday. Selected students must pick up their keys by Wednesday.
M: I’ll wait for the results.

正答A：The school received the request

request received / lottery later. 受領のみ。

自動返信は希望申請を受け取ったことを示す。

W: The recipe for the student cooking class includes walnuts. One participant is allergic to nuts.
M: We need to ask the instructor to check the ingredients and the kitchen’s safety procedure. Removing the walnuts may not solve every risk.
W: Should we bring a different sauce from home?
M: Not without discussing it first. The instructor should approve any changes.
W: I’ll contact the class organizer now.

正答B：Checking ingredients and safety procedures with the instructor

check ingredients and procedure / instructor approve changes. と明示。

原材料全体と安全管理を確認する。

M: My grandmother needs a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for her appointment. Do all the town buses have ramps?
W: Not every bus. Please mention the wheelchair when making a reservation so the transport team can assign a suitable vehicle.
M: Can we request a pickup time?
W: Yes, but it must be confirmed by the office. Don’t assume the first suggested time is final.
M: I’ll call the office today.

正答C：Explain the wheelchair-accessibility requirement

mention wheelchair when booking / not every bus ramps. と根拠。

車椅子対応が必要であることを予約時に知らせる。

W: Our school newspaper reported that the new bridge opened in April, but the town’s official record says June.
M: Did we use an old planning document rather than the final schedule?
W: Yes. We didn’t check the updated announcement.
M: Then correct the article and explain the source of the mistake rather than quietly changing it.
W: I’ll prepare a correction notice.

正答D：A correction notice explaining the date error

prepare a correction notice / source of mistake. と結論。

誤りを公表して訂正する。

M: My internet connection at home isn’t reliable. Can I still use the school’s electronic textbook?
W: Some chapters can be downloaded to the approved school device while you’re connected at school.
M: What if a chapter isn’t available offline?
W: Ask the teacher for printed materials. The school does not expect everyone to have the same internet access.
M: I’ll download what I can and request the rest on paper.

正答A：Download available chapters and request printed alternatives

download what can / request rest on paper. と明記。

通信環境に応じてオフライン・紙を併用。

W: Our string quartet reserved the music room at four. Is the room available until six?
M: The drama club has it from five thirty. Your group can use it from four to five fifteen.
W: Could we move to the small rehearsal studio afterward?
M: Yes, but that room has to be booked separately.
W: I’ll reserve the studio for the remaining practice time.

正答B：Make a separate booking for the rehearsal studio

small studio booked separately / I’ll reserve. と決定。

小練習室を別途予約して続ける。

M: I’m helping with the hall’s safety exercise. Should volunteers go directly to the west exit?
W: Not before the coordinator gives instructions. The west exit may be used by another group during the drill.
M: Then where do we meet first?
W: At the registration desk in the main hall at nine. You’ll receive your assigned route there.
M: I’ll report to the desk before going anywhere else.

正答C：The main-hall registration desk

meet first at registration desk main hall. とある。

指示前に出口へ行かず受付で経路を割り当ててもらう。

A science club measured air quality beside the school gate. The readings were higher on days when many parents drove to the school. Some students claimed that cars were the only cause. Their teacher pointed out that the wind direction and nearby construction activity also varied. The club decided to record these conditions and continue measurements for several months. They learned that an observed relationship does not automatically prove a single cause.

正答D：Wind and construction could also affect the readings

wind and construction varied. と交絡。

車以外の条件も影響し得る。

A youth history group helped an archive scan old family photographs. Some students assumed the original prints could be discarded once they had digital copies. An archivist explained that paper, handwriting, and printing methods sometimes reveal information not captured by scans. The archive stored the originals carefully and kept multiple digital backups. Students learned that improving access and preserving evidence are related but different tasks.

正答A：They contained physical details that digital copies might not capture

paper handwriting printing details not captured. と明示。

原本の物理的情報は保存価値がある。

Students designed a map showing public bicycle stations. Their first version focused on locations near shopping streets. When they tested it with commuters, they learned that several stations became empty during the evening rush. The students added information about bicycle availability and suggested that the operator move bicycles between stations at busy times. They also noted that the map should be updated regularly rather than treated as a permanent record.

正答B：Bicycle availability at different stations

added information about bicycle availability. と明記。

場所だけでなく利用可能な台数を示す。

A community repair course taught residents to maintain small pieces of furniture. One participant brought an old electric heater and wanted help opening it. The instructor explained that the course was not designed for electrical repairs and referred the participant to a qualified technician. Rather than trying a risky procedure, the class demonstrated how to inspect an ordinary wooden chair. The participants learned that recognizing the limits of a workshop is part of responsible repair.

正答D：Recommend help from a qualified technician

referred to qualified technician / not designed electrical. と判断。

電気機器は講座の対象外で専門家へ。

A student council noticed that a large amount of food remained after lunch. Its first idea was to remove the least popular dishes. However, a survey revealed that some students could not finish eating because they had too little time between classes. The school tested smaller optional portions and a slightly longer lunch break. Waste decreased, but the council carefully noted that two changes had happened together and planned further comparisons.

正答A：Both portion size and lunch duration had changed

two changes happened together. と明記。

分量と時間を同時に変えたため因果を分けにくい。

A regional railway company will close one platform for repairs this weekend. Passengers using the local service must board from platform five rather than the usual platform two. Departure times and fares remain the same. Temporary signs will guide travelers to the correct platform, and staff will help passengers who need a step-free route. The company asks everyone to check the latest station notices before traveling.

正答C：The boarding platform

platform five rather than two / times fares unchanged. と限定。

乗車ホームだけが変更。

A town museum has introduced an online exhibition of historic photographs. Visitors can enlarge images and read descriptions from home. The museum has also kept printed guides and in-person displays because not everyone can use digital services easily. Staff record where each photograph came from and check publication rights before showing it online. The goal is to make historical materials available while protecting originals and respecting privacy.

正答B：Publication rights and privacy need checking

check rights before showing online / privacy. と明記。

公開権限が必要。

The public library lends small electronic reading devices for fourteen-day periods. Borrowers must complete a short introduction and return the device directly to staff, not in an ordinary book-return box. The library checks each device after return and removes private information according to its rules. Readers who need larger text may ask staff to adjust the settings before borrowing.

正答D：Directly to library staff

return directly to staff, not box. と明示。

電子端末は職員へ手渡す。

A public garden collects rainwater from the roof of its visitor center. The stored water is used for plants during dry periods and is not treated as drinking water. Volunteers measure how much water the tank collects each week. The garden will compare water savings with inspection and maintenance costs before installing additional tanks. Managers explain that rainfall varies, so the system may not provide enough water every week.

正答A：Watering garden plants

used for plants / not drinking. と用途。

植栽用で飲み水にはしない。

A career center offers short workplace visits for secondary school students. Each group receives a safety explanation and may ask questions about the work they observe. Students do not carry out tasks that require professional training. Schools should send a list of interested students in advance, but the list is a request rather than a confirmed booking. A separate email will announce the number of places available to each school.

正答B：A request for places has been made

request rather than confirmed booking. と記述。

希望者名簿は確定予約ではない。

The coastal nature center planned a weekend birdwatching walk, but strong winds were forecast. The walk has been canceled and replaced by an indoor presentation using photographs and maps. Registered participants may attend the indoor talk without applying again. Staff will explain how birds change their behavior in different seasons. Another outdoor walk may be organized later, but no new date has been confirmed.

正答C：An indoor presentation available to existing registrants

canceled walk / replaced indoor / registration valid. と明記。

屋内講演が確定、新しい屋外日時は未定。

A farmers’ cooperative has introduced reusable delivery crates for vegetables. Workers inspect and clean each crate between uses. The cooperative is comparing replacement, washing, and transport costs with those of disposable packaging. Managers have not claimed that reusable crates always cost less because results depend on how often crates are returned and used again. They plan a longer trial before expanding the program.

正答D：How often crates are returned and reused, along with costs

frequency returned reused / washing transport replacement costs. とある。

再利用回数と費用を比較する。

A town council counts bicycles and cars on several streets to plan safer crossings. Volunteers record the time, weather, and location of each count. One street may be busier because a nearby sports event is taking place, so officials avoid drawing conclusions from a single day. The council will compare similar periods and consult residents before deciding where improvements are needed.

正答A：To make traffic counts more comparable

time weather location, one street event / compare similar periods. と理由。

条件の違いをそろえて比較する。

A city archive is digitizing historical maps and adding notes about old place names. Some names are no longer used, so the archive explains their modern equivalents where possible. Staff do not silently change the original maps; instead, they provide separate notes and cite evidence for corrections. The online service also explains that the maps may omit small roads or buildings, so absence from a map is not proof that something did not exist.

正答B：It adds separate notes showing modern equivalents

separate notes / modern equivalents / don’t change originals. と明記。

原本を保持し現代名を注記する。

A school library is testing longer opening hours twice a week. Students can use a quiet room until seven in the evening, but group discussions must take place in a separate area. Staff are recording attendance and asking students for feedback. The trial also requires extra supervision, so the school will compare educational benefits with staffing needs before making the schedule permanent.

正答C：Use the designated discussion area

group discussions separate area. と明示。

静かな学習室でなくグループ用の場所を使う。