英検2級リスニング無料練習【第32セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全文台本と解説

W: Are we still meeting in the community hall for the local history class?
M: No, the hall is being repaired. The class has moved to the library’s lecture room, but it will still begin at two.
W: Does the library have a separate entrance for evening classes?
M: Yes, but today’s class is in the afternoon, so you can use the main entrance.
W: I’ll go to the library at two, then.

正答C：In the library lecture room

has moved to the library’s lecture room. が新会場。

修理中の地域ホールから図書館の講義室へ変更。開始は2時のまま。

M: I finished my photograph for the student exhibition. Is it due on Friday?
W: The photograph file must be uploaded by Thursday evening. Friday is when the judges begin reviewing submissions.
M: What about the printed caption?
W: You can bring that on Saturday morning if your project is selected.
M: I’ll upload the file on Thursday and wait for the result.

正答A：By Thursday evening

must be uploaded by Thursday evening. Friday is judging, not submission. と明示。

作品データは木曜夕方が締切。金曜は審査開始。

W: The temperature readings from our two sensors are different. Does that mean one room is warmer?
M: Not necessarily. One sensor was placed beside a window, and the other was near a computer.
W: Should we compare them again under similar conditions?
M: Exactly. Check the sensors first, and record the locations before repeating the measurement.
W: I’ll prepare a new table for the results.

正答D：Check the sensors and repeat under similar conditions

check sensors / repeat measurement / similar conditions. が根拠。

計測器の設置場所が異なるため条件をそろえて再測定する。

M: I want to borrow an audio guide, but I can’t find my headphones.
W: The museum lends headphones with each guide. You need to return both items before closing.
M: Is there an additional fee?
W: No, but we collect a refundable deposit in case equipment isn’t returned.
M: That’s fine. I’ll bring everything back after the tour.

正答B：His deposit

refundable deposit / return both items. と説明。

端末・ヘッドホン返却時に預り金が返る。

W: Our video meeting with the partner school is at eight tonight here, but their message says it starts in the morning.
M: They’re in a different time zone. We already checked the conversion yesterday.
W: So we don’t need to move the meeting?
M: No. Use the time shown for our location. I’ll send the link one hour before it starts.
W: I’ll join at eight tonight.

正答A：At eight in the evening in her time zone

I’ll join at eight tonight. 自分の時間帯で夜8時。

時差による表示の違いだけで、こちらは今夜8時に参加。

M: I need the city bus to the aquarium. Is the usual stop in front of the station open?
W: The road is closed for repairs today. Please use the temporary stop beside the post office.
M: Is the bus still leaving at ten twenty?
W: Yes. Only the boarding location has changed.
M: I’ll go to the post office now.

正答C：The location of the bus stop

Only boarding location changed; temporary stop beside post office. と明示。

出発時刻10時20分は同じ。乗り場だけ郵便局横へ。

W: The graph on your poster looks interesting. Where did the data come from?
M: I found it in an online comment, but I don’t know who collected it.
W: Then please find the original report before using it. We need to know the date and method of the survey.
M: If I can’t find the source, should I leave the graph out?
W: Yes, rather than present unsupported figures as facts.

正答D：Checking the original source or leaving the graph out

find original report / if can’t find leave graph out. とある。

元資料を確認できなければ未検証の図を使わない。

M: My debate speech has three reasons, but I can’t explain all of them in the time limit.
W: You might choose two stronger reasons and support each with a clear example.
M: Should I speak faster to keep the third one?
W: No, speaking too quickly may make your argument difficult to follow.
M: I’ll focus on the two reasons that best support my opinion.

正答B：Focus on two well-supported reasons

choose two stronger reasons / I’ll focus on two. と最終決定。

理由を2つに絞り具体例と論理を示す。

W: I took photos at the school art festival. Can our club put them all on a public website?
M: Some show visitors whose permission we haven’t checked. Agreeing to a photograph is not always the same as agreeing to online publication.
W: Then I’ll choose photos without identifiable people until we’ve checked permissions.
M: Good. Ask the teacher to review the gallery, too.

正答C：Permission for publishing identifiable photographs

permission for online publication と identifiable people が論点。

撮影同意とネット公開の同意を区別する。

M: The workshop at the science museum is free. Can I simply arrive on Saturday?
W: You still need a reservation because only twelve people can work safely in the laboratory.
M: I received an automatic email after applying. Is my place confirmed?
W: Not yet. A separate confirmation will be sent tomorrow.
M: Then I’ll wait before making travel plans.

正答D：The application was received

automatic receipt と separate confirmation を区別。

受付通知であり席の確定ではない。

W: Can I return this borrowed laptop to the library’s new box near the station?
M: That box is for books only. Electronic equipment must be returned directly to library staff.
W: The main branch is still open until seven, right?
M: Yes. You can hand it to the service desk there.
W: I’ll go to the main branch instead.

正答A：At the main library’s service desk

Electronic equipment must … staff / main branch service desk. と明記。

電子機器は駅の本用返却箱ではなく本館の窓口へ。

M: I thought the river cleanup was on Saturday, but the weather forecast says heavy rain.
W: The organizers have moved it to Sunday morning. Everyone who registered can keep the same registration.
M: Should we meet at the bridge as before?
W: No, the new meeting point is the community center. They’ll provide gloves and bags.
M: I’ll go to the center on Sunday.

正答B：At the community center on Sunday

moved Sunday morning / new meeting point community center. と2条件。

日曜午前に地域センター集合へ変更。

W: Our English play rehearsal is supposed to start at four in the auditorium.
M: The orchestra needs the stage until four thirty. We can practice the dialogue in the music room first.
W: Should we start late, then?
M: No. Meet at four in the music room and move to the auditorium afterward.
W: I’ll update the room information, not the time.

正答C：Practice dialogue in the music room

Meet at four in music room; auditorium afterward. と明記。

開始時刻はそのまま、最初は音楽室で練習。

M: I’m joining the emergency preparedness workshop. Do we need to bring helmets?
W: The center provides helmets and protective gloves. Please wear closed shoes and clothes you can move easily in.
M: Will there be an outdoor part?
W: Yes, if the weather allows. The instructor will explain the safety rules before the activity.
M: I’ll wear suitable shoes.

正答D：Closed shoes and comfortable clothes

center provides helmets/gloves / please wear closed shoes. と区別。

施設が保護具を用意し、本人は動きやすい服装と閉じた靴。

W: My younger brother is ten. Can he attend the aquarium’s science class without an adult?
M: Children under twelve need an accompanying adult for the laboratory portion.
W: I can go with him. Do I need to complete a separate registration?
M: Please add your name as the accompanying adult on his form.
W: I’ll do that tonight.

正答A：Register as an accompanying adult

under twelve need adult / add your name on his form. が条件。

10歳の弟には大人同伴が必要で、申込書に記載する。

Students at a town school suggested reopening an old pedestrian bridge. They thought the shorter route would help people reach the station. Before supporting the plan, their teacher asked them to check the bridge’s condition. The town engineer explained that some parts needed repairs and a safety assessment. The students changed their proposal to request a professional inspection first. They learned that a useful idea should not ignore safety requirements.

正答D：A professional safety inspection

professional inspection first. と明記。

短絡的な再開ではなく専門家の安全点検を要請。

A student newspaper asked classmates about their preferred study spaces. The first online survey received mostly responses from students who used the school computer room. The editor realized that this might leave out other groups. Students then provided paper forms in classrooms and compared results from both methods. They explained in their article that the first survey had not represented every student equally. The newspaper became more careful about how it described its findings.

正答B：To hear from students who might not respond online

first survey mainly computer room users, may leave out others. とある。

オンライン回答の偏りを減らすため紙も使う。

At a community repair workshop, Mika brought a broken radio. One volunteer wanted to open it immediately, but the instructor noticed damage around its power connection. She explained that electrical repairs can involve risks and should be handled by qualified people. The group used a battery-powered model to demonstrate simple checks instead. Mika learned that responsible repairing includes recognizing when it is safer to seek specialist help.

正答A：Using a battery-powered example for a safe lesson instead of attempting a risky repair

electrical risks / used battery-powered model instead. と行動。

危険な電源部分を扱わず安全な模型で基本を学んだ。

A group of teenagers created a walking map of popular places near their school. Their first version showed the shortest routes. During a test, a parent using a stroller could not follow one route because of stairs. The students returned to the area and added step-free routes, accessible entrances, and rest locations. They also asked visitors to report future changes. The group learned that useful maps must consider more than distance alone.

正答D：Step-free routes and accessible entrances

added step-free routes and accessible entrances. が明示。

ベビーカーにも使いやすい経路を追加。

A history club received a photograph that was said to show a building in 1930. Before publishing it, students checked local records and found that the building had been completed in 1937. They concluded that the original date could not be correct. Instead of inventing an exact new date, they wrote that the image must have been taken after 1937 and explained why. Their teacher praised them for separating what was known from what remained uncertain.

正答B：As taken after 1937 without claiming an exact date

building completed 1937; wrote taken after 1937. とある。

正確な年を創作せず1937年以降と記載。

The city science center offers short laboratory sessions for secondary school students. Each session has a maximum of sixteen participants because the room contains limited equipment. Students must complete an online registration form, but the automatic reply only confirms that the form was received. A separate message will announce whether a place has been assigned. Selected participants must read the safety guidance before arriving. The center will provide protective glasses and necessary tools.

正答C：The registration form arrived

automatic reply only confirms form received / separate message assigns place. と明記。

受付確認であって参加枠確定ではない。

Volunteers are studying a small river that flows through the town. They record rainfall, water temperature, and observations of insects at several locations. The project asks participants not to enter the river during strong currents or heavy rain. A single unusual reading cannot prove that the river’s long-term condition has changed. Researchers will compare measurements from different seasons and check questionable results before publishing conclusions.

正答A：Drawing a long-term conclusion from one unusual reading

single unusual reading cannot prove long-term condition changed. と明記。

単発の測定結果だけで長期変化と断定できない。

A school library is offering e-books along with printed books. Online borrowing may help students who cannot visit after classes, but some titles are unavailable electronically. Several users also find it difficult to read on screens for long periods. The library therefore plans to keep printed books and offer help with using the e-book service. Staff are collecting feedback to make sure the new option improves access rather than creating barriers for some readers.

正答D：Different students have different reading needs and not all titles are digital

unavailable titles, screen reading difficulty / keep print. とある。

電子と紙の両方で異なる需要に対応。

On Wednesday mornings, the public library will test a quieter visiting period. During this time, group tours will not be scheduled, and recorded announcements will be reduced. Visitors may still use the reading rooms and ask staff for help. The library hopes the trial will benefit people who prefer fewer sounds. Individual visitors do not need reservations, but school groups should contact the library before coming.

正答B：Group tours and announcements are reduced

no group tours / announcements reduced. の2点。

団体ツアーを休止し館内放送を控える。

A small town is testing a new bus stop near its health center. During the first month, staff will count how many passengers board or leave at the stop. They will also ask whether the location is convenient for people who use walking aids. The town will compare these results with operating costs and safety conditions before deciding whether the stop should become permanent. The number of passengers alone will not determine the final decision.

正答C：Accessibility, costs, and safety

convenient for walking aids, operating costs, safety. と明記。

利用者数以外の多面的な判断。

A coastal park has updated its visitor maps after storms damaged one walking trail. The western path remains closed, but visitors can reach the observation area using the longer eastern route. Signs have been placed along the alternative path. Visitors who need a step-free route should check the park website because some sections are uneven. The park will announce when repairs to the western path are complete.

正答A：The longer eastern route

longer eastern route is available; western closed. と記載。

東側の長い経路を利用。

A history center has received copies of letters written by residents many years ago. Some include names and private details. Before uploading them to a public database, staff check the relevant publication permissions and consider the privacy of people mentioned. Certain letters may be available for supervised research without being published online. The center records where each item came from and distinguishes verified dates from uncertain estimates.

正答D：Publication permissions and privacy

publication permissions and privacy of people mentioned. と明記。

公開権限と個人情報を確認する。

A science club uses a small solar panel to show how light can produce electricity. The panel powers a low-energy lamp in sunny conditions, but the demonstration cannot guarantee equal output during clouds or at night. Students record the weather and electrical measurements during each trial. Their teacher reminds them that the small model cannot be used to draw conclusions about every real power system without further research.

正答B：Sunlight conditions vary

clouds or night / weather and output. と理由。

日照条件で出力が変わる。

The local learning center has moved its evening computer class from six o’clock to six thirty on Thursdays. The change allows staff extra time to prepare equipment after another event. Registered learners do not need to apply again. People who cannot attend at the new time should contact the center by Tuesday so their places can be offered to others on the waiting list.

正答C：Contact the center by Tuesday

contact … by Tuesday to offer places to waitlist. と明記。

新時刻に参加できなければ火曜までに連絡する。

The town community hall lends projectors and microphones to groups holding approved events. Borrowers must inspect the equipment with staff when collecting and returning it. If a device is damaged, they should report the problem rather than attempt repairs. The hall keeps a record of equipment condition to make sure later groups can use it safely. Requests for popular devices should be made in advance.

正答A：Inspect its condition with staff

inspect equipment with staff when collecting and returning it. と規則。

貸出・返却時に職員と状態を点検。