英検2級リスニング無料練習【第37セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と和訳

W: Is the student orchestra still performing at the concert hall tonight?
M: Yes, but the main entrance is closed because of repairs. Visitors need to use the garden entrance.
W: Does that mean the concert will start late?
M: No. It begins at seven thirty as planned. The doors open at seven.
W: I’ll go to the garden entrance before seven thirty.

正答B：The garden entrance

visitors need to use the garden entrance. 開始時間は変わらない。

修理のため正面入口ではなく庭園側入口を利用する。

M: I thought our science poster was due next Tuesday. Why does the email mention Friday?
W: Tuesday is the deadline for the written summary. The high-resolution poster file is due Friday for printing.
M: So we need to send two different things?
W: Exactly. And keep the original files in case the organizer requests changes.
M: I’ll finish the summary first and upload the poster by Friday.

正答A：By Friday

poster file is due Friday, summary Tuesday. と明示。

要約とポスターデータの締切は異なる。

W: Can I borrow a tablet to read the library’s electronic magazines at home?
M: You can borrow one for a week, but first-time users must complete a short introduction.
W: Is the introduction available online?
M: Yes, or a librarian can explain it at the desk. You also need to sign a loan agreement.
W: I’ll take the introduction here and complete the form.

正答C：Complete an introduction and sign a loan agreement

first-time introduction and sign a loan agreement. の2条件。

初回の説明を受け貸出同意書に署名する。

M: The bus brought us to the stadium’s south gate. Will it leave from the same place after the game?
W: No, return buses use the west gate because traffic is one-way around the stadium during events.
M: How far is that from here?
W: About a five-minute walk. There are signs along the route.
M: I’ll tell my friends to meet at the west gate.

正答D：At the west gate

return buses use the west gate. 乗降口が違う。

往路は南門、帰りは西門から乗車する。

W: Is the forest observation walk going ahead tomorrow?
M: Heavy rain is forecast, so the organizers have replaced it with a workshop at the nature center.
W: Do registered participants need to sign up again?
M: No. Their original tickets are still valid. The indoor workshop will begin at ten.
W: I’ll attend that instead.

正答A：An indoor workshop will replace the walk

replaced with workshop / original tickets valid. と明記。

雨天のため屋内講座に振替、再登録は不要。

M: I want to include a number about energy use in my English speech. I found it on a social media account.
W: Can you identify the report that number came from?
M: No. The post doesn’t mention the source.
W: Then find reliable evidence before using the figure, or leave it out. A precise number can still be misleading.
M: I’ll check the original research first.

正答B：Verify the original source before quoting the number

find reliable evidence before using or leave out. と助言。

SNSの数値は出典確認が必要。

W: Our drama group was planning to practice in the auditorium at four. Is it available?
M: The choir is using it until four thirty. We can practice our lines in Room 203 first.
W: Shall we start half an hour late?
M: No, meet in Room 203 at four and move to the auditorium afterward.
W: I’ll update the room information.

正答C：In Room 203

meet in Room 203 at four / move afterward. と最終決定。

開始時刻4時は維持し、最初だけ203号室を使う。

M: I registered for the public technology class and received an automatic email. Does it mean I’m accepted?
W: The class has only fifteen places, so the email confirms receipt of your application, not a place.
M: When will I know?
W: The organizer will send decisions on Thursday. If selected, reply within two days.
M: I’ll wait for the confirmation.

正答D：His application was received

automatic email confirms receipt, not place. と明確。

申込受付と受講決定は別。

W: Our international club created an audio guide for visitors. We used automatic translation for the subtitles.
M: Have the safety instructions been checked by someone who knows both languages?
W: Not yet. We were going to publish them this evening.
M: Ask a bilingual reviewer first. An unclear instruction could lead visitors to the wrong area.
W: I’ll delay publication until the review is complete.

正答A：The subtitles need an accuracy check

bilingual reviewer first / delay until review. と理由。

安全案内の機械翻訳は人の確認後に公開する。

M: I’m volunteering at the community farm. Should I bring a shovel and gloves?
W: The farm will provide tools, but volunteers need their own sturdy gloves and water bottles.
M: Can my younger brother join me?
W: He’s under thirteen, so an adult must accompany him during the activity.
M: I’ll ask our father to come too.

正答B：Gloves and a water bottle

tools provided; volunteers need gloves and water bottles. と対比。

道具は農園側が用意し、手袋と水筒を持参する。

W: I use a wheelchair, and I’d like to join the science museum tour. The map shows stairs near the main hall.
M: There’s an alternative route with a lift at the north entrance. The guide can meet you there.
W: Do I have to pay for a different tour?
M: No, the route is part of the same program. Please contact us before your visit so we can arrange assistance.
W: I’ll send a message today.

正答C：Contact the museum to arrange the lift route

contact before visit / lift at north entrance. とある。

同じツアーで段差のない別経路を利用できる。

M: We’re interviewing the local park manager for our student newspaper. Can we record our conversation?
W: The manager agreed to audio recording for note-taking, but asked to check any direct quotations before they are published.
M: Does that mean we can upload the entire recording?
W: No. Recording permission doesn’t automatically mean public sharing permission.
M: I’ll send the quotations to the manager first.

正答D：A chance to check direct quotations before publication

asked to check any direct quotations before published. と明示。

発言の引用は掲載前に本人の確認が必要。

W: The school sports day originally started at nine, didn’t it?
M: Yes, but the opening ceremony has been moved to eight forty-five because more events were added.
W: What time does registration begin?
M: At eight ten. Everyone should finish checking in by eight thirty.
W: I’ll arrive before eight thirty.

正答A：At 8:45

opening ceremony moved to eight forty-five. と確定。

受付時刻とは区別し開会は8時45分。

M: The artwork labels for our exhibition are printed, but we found an incorrect date on one of them.
W: Can you check the original document to confirm the right year?
M: Yes, it’s in the school archive.
W: Then correct the label and keep a note of the source. Don’t guess a date just to finish quickly.
M: I’ll verify it before reprinting.

正答B：Confirm the date using the original document

check original document / verify before reprinting. と指示。

日付を原資料で確認してから訂正。

W: I can’t join Friday’s live lecture. Will there be a recording?
M: Yes, registered viewers can watch it for five days afterward.
W: Can I send questions after watching?
M: The question form closes when the live session ends. If you want to ask the speaker directly, you need to join live.
W: I’ll watch the recording, even though I won’t be able to submit a question.

正答C：Watch the recording within five days

watch recording for five days, question form closes live. と区別。

録画は5日間視聴可能だが質問はできない。

A science class measured the amount of water in a small pond. During one month, the level appeared much lower than before. Some students assumed that plants near the pond had consumed more water. Their teacher asked whether rainfall had been recorded over the same period. It had not. The class collected weather information and continued the survey for several more weeks. The students learned that a single observation was not enough to identify the cause of the change.

正答B：There was missing rainfall information and the cause was uncertain

rainfall not recorded / cause unclear. と根拠。

雨量などの条件を追加で調べる必要があった。

A town wanted to restore a painted wooden sign from an old railway station. Some residents suggested repainting it immediately. The museum curator explained that the original layers of paint could provide historical information. A specialist examined the sign before any work began, and the town chose a careful conservation method. The goal was to protect the original material rather than make the sign look completely new.

正答D：The original paint might contain valuable historical information

original layers of paint provide historical information. と明示。

見た目の新しさより原資料の情報を保護した。

A school library asked students how they preferred to study. The first questionnaire was posted only on the school’s computer-room noticeboard. Many responses came from students who already used that room. The librarian recognized that other groups might be missing. She distributed paper questionnaires in all classes and compared the results. The final report explained that the way a survey is shared can influence whose opinions are heard.

正答A：Distributed questionnaires throughout classes

paper questionnaires in all classes. と改善。

回答機会を全学級へ広げた。

A student theater group performed an English play for families visiting from overseas. In the first rehearsal, the actors spoke quickly to fit every line into the allowed time. The audience had difficulty following the plot. The director suggested removing less important lines and pausing after major events. The second rehearsal was easier to understand without becoming longer. The actors learned that good communication depends on what the audience can follow, not simply how much information is delivered.

正答C：Removed some lines and added pauses

removed less important lines / pausing after major events. と改善。

台詞を減らして間を取り理解しやすくした。

A technology club tested a new bicycle light that became brighter when the surroundings were dark. The first test went well on a cloudy afternoon, but the light sometimes switched on unnecessarily near shaded buildings. The students recorded the location and light level for each test. They then adjusted the sensor and repeated their measurements. Instead of claiming the device was ready for every road, they explained that it needed further trials under different conditions.

正答D：Adjusted the sensor and repeated tests

adjusted sensor and repeated measurements. と記述。

誤作動後にセンサー調整と再試験を行った。

A shopping district has installed electronic maps to help visitors find stores and public facilities. The maps can be updated when entrances or opening hours change. However, some visitors said that the text was difficult to read from a seated position. The district added a larger-text option and printed maps at the information desk. Organizers will continue asking visitors about their needs before purchasing additional screens.

正答C：A larger-text option and printed maps

larger-text option and printed maps. と説明。

文字の拡大と紙の地図を用意。

A private school is testing an additional evening bus for students who stay after class. The bus leaves at six thirty and stops near three residential areas. During the trial, students must reserve a place by noon on the day they plan to ride. Reservations may be limited when the bus reaches capacity. The school will compare the number of riders with operating costs before deciding whether to continue the service.

正答A：By noon on the day of travel

reserve by noon on the day. と明示。

利用日の正午までに予約が必要。

Visitors to the city nature park may contribute to a bird survey by recording species seen along the marked trails. They should note the date, location, and approximate number of birds. The park asks everyone to avoid approaching nests or feeding wildlife. Scientists review unusual reports before including them in long-term records. A single visit is not enough to show whether a species is increasing or decreasing over many years.

正答D：Feed birds or approach their nests

avoid approaching nests or feeding wildlife. と禁止。

営巣地への接近や餌付けは禁止。

A café offers reusable takeaway containers for a small refundable deposit. Customers can receive the deposit back if they return the container in usable condition within fourteen days. Staff then clean and check each container before offering it again. The café is collecting data on replacement, cleaning, and transport costs to decide whether the system is practical. It has not promised that every type of container will be accepted.

正答B：Returning a usable container within fourteen days

usable condition / within fourteen days. と二条件。

14日以内に再利用できる状態で返却する。

A local archive has started digitizing old letters and diaries. Staff photograph the pages and record their dates and sources. Some documents are available online, while others remain restricted because they contain personal details or require permission to publish. The archive will continue storing the physical originals carefully. Digital access is useful, but it does not eliminate the need to preserve the original records.

正答C：They contain private information or need publication permission

personal details or permission to publish. と明記。

プライバシー・権利のため公開を制限する。

Four small schools share expensive measuring instruments through a common booking system. Teachers check each instrument before and after use and report any damage. Some devices require special packaging when transported, so not every request can be fulfilled immediately. Staff also provide safety guidance to teachers who are using the equipment for the first time. The schools will review educational benefits and costs after a year.

正答A：They need special preparation for transport

special packaging / not every request immediately. と理由。

輸送に慎重な梱包が必要な機器がある。

A town’s flood-information website displays readings from river sensors every fifteen minutes. During severe storms, communication failures may prevent the latest data from appearing. Residents are therefore advised to follow current official emergency announcements as well as the online readings. The town also distributes printed information about evacuation routes before the rainy season. A single water-level number does not prove that every location is safe.

正答D：Sensor data may be delayed during communication problems

communication failures may prevent latest data. と説明。

通信障害で水位情報が古いことがある。

The school provides borrowed laptops to students who need devices for homework. Students should store their assignments in the approved school account rather than leave private files on the borrowed device. Staff will inspect each laptop after return and protect any personal information following school rules. Families with limited internet access can request offline materials. The program aims to improve learning access without assuming every family has the same resources.

正答B：In the approved school account

approved school account rather than private files on borrowed device. と明示。

データは指定アカウントに保存する。

A public language workshop is free, but participants must reserve a place because the room holds only twenty people. An automatic email confirms that the application was received. A separate message confirms the actual reservation after staff check capacity. Applicants who do not receive confirmation should not arrive expecting a seat. Those who cannot attend should cancel promptly so another person may be offered the place.

正答C：The application was received

automatic email application received, separate confirmation. と明記。

受領と席確定を区別する。

A community environment group planned to survey forest plants on Saturday. Heavy rain made the trails unsafe, so the group postponed the field activity until Sunday morning. Volunteers already registered for Saturday do not need to apply again. If weather conditions remain poor, organizers will publish another update on their website. The group will provide measuring tapes and maps, while participants should bring water and suitable walking shoes.

正答A：Sunday morning

postponed until Sunday morning. と明記。

日曜午前へ延期された。