英検2級リスニング無料練習【第36セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と和訳

M: I thought the community science show was taking place in the town hall.
W: It was, but the hall’s roof needs emergency repairs. The show has been moved to the public library’s large room.
M: Has the starting time changed?
W: No, it will still begin at three. Please enter the library through the main doors.
M: I’ll go straight there.

正答A：At the public library

moved to the public library’s large room と明記。

公民館の屋根修理で図書館の大部屋へ移転。時刻3時は同じ。

W: I’m applying for the late school bus. I submitted the online form last night and received a reply.
M: Was it an automatic receipt or a confirmation of a seat?
W: Just an automatic receipt. There are only fifteen spaces.
M: Then wait for the final email before assuming you can use the bus.
W: I’ll check tomorrow’s results.

正答B：Only an application receipt

just an automatic receipt, not confirmation. と明示。

申込受付だけで定員15人の枠は未確定。

M: Our group found fewer insects in the garden this month. Can we say the new path has harmed them?
W: Not from one count. It has also been colder and rainier than usual.
M: So we should check the weather and continue recording the numbers.
W: Exactly. We can compare similar months before deciding what caused the change.
M: I’ll update our study plan.

正答C：Keep records and compare similar conditions

weather different / compare similar months. 追加観察が結論。

天候の違いも考慮して調査を続ける。

W: Can we use a photograph from the school archive on our public exhibition website?
M: We need to know whether the archive has permission to publish it. Having a printed copy isn’t enough.
W: The photograph includes several former students, too.
M: Then we should check any relevant privacy concerns before uploading it.
W: I’ll ask the archive supervisor first.

正答D：Publication rights and privacy

permission to publish and privacy concerns. とある。

所蔵するだけで公開権限があるとは限らない。

M: My English presentation is five minutes long, but the teacher says the argument is not clear.
W: You have too many examples that don’t connect to your main point. Could you choose two stronger ones?
M: I want the audience to understand why the project matters.
W: Then explain what each example proves, rather than simply listing more facts.
M: I’ll revise the middle section.

正答A：The connection between examples and his main point

choose stronger examples explain what each proves. と示す。

事実の羅列でなく主張と具体例を結び付ける。

W: Do I need to bring a laptop to the digital map workshop?
M: The training center has laptops for participants. Please bring a notebook and a pen for writing down instructions.
W: What about a mouse?
M: Those are provided, too, and you can save your practice file to a temporary account.
W: I’ll just bring my notebook and pen.

正答B：A notebook and pen

bring notebook and pen / laptops and mice provided. と区別。

パソコンとマウスは会場提供、筆記具は持参。

M: I’m visiting the new art center. Is the west pedestrian bridge open?
W: It’s closed for repairs. You can reach the center through the underpass beside the station’s south exit.
M: Is that route step-free?
W: Yes, there are ramps at both ends, but it takes a few minutes longer.
M: I’ll follow the south exit signs.

正答C：The underpass by the south exit

underpass beside south exit / I’ll follow south signs. と確定。

工事中の歩道橋を避け南口横の地下道を利用。

W: The local history lecture was supposed to finish at four. Will the question period be canceled?
M: No, the presenter shortened the main lecture by fifteen minutes, so there will still be time for questions.
W: Is the whole event still ending at four?
M: Yes. The speaker will begin at two thirty as planned.
W: Good. I’ll prepare a question about the old harbor.

正答D：The length of the main lecture

shortened main lecture / end 4 start 2:30 same. と明記。

全体の時刻は変えず講義部分だけ15分短縮。

M: The student newspaper says our recycling program doubled participation. Is that correct?
W: The new count includes students from three grades, but the old count included only one grade.
M: Then those figures aren’t directly comparable.
W: Exactly. Explain that difference or collect information for the same groups before claiming a rise.
M: I’ll revise the headline.

正答A：The counts cover different groups of students

new three grades vs old one grade. 条件の違いが問題。

対象学年が異なるため増加と断定できない。

W: I want to return the e-reader I borrowed last week. Can I put it in the outdoor book box?
M: No. Electronic devices must be handed to staff, who check their condition.
W: The branch near my house is closed today.
M: The main branch is open until eight. You can return it there.
W: I’ll take it to the main desk.

正答B：At the main library desk

must hand to staff / main branch open / I’ll take to main desk. と明記。

電子書籍端末は係員に手渡して返却。

M: I got an email after applying to perform at the community festival. It says my form arrived.
W: The organizers have to check how many performers they can accept. Did they send a separate acceptance message?
M: Not yet. The results come on Friday.
W: Then don’t announce that your performance is confirmed.
M: I’ll wait before inviting friends.

正答C：His application has not yet been accepted

receipt only / acceptance later Friday. と明示。

出演の申請は受領されたが正式な承認待ち。

W: My brother is eleven, and he wants to join the chemistry demonstration. Can he participate on his own?
M: Visitors under twelve must have an accompanying adult, and the museum provides all necessary materials.
W: Could I attend as his guardian?
M: Yes. Please put your name on the form and arrive ten minutes early for the safety explanation.
W: I’ll register us together.

正答D：Register as an accompanying adult

under twelve accompanied adult / put your name form. と条件。

11歳の弟に付き添う大人として登録。

M: I’m making a short guide for exchange students. Should I translate our school’s entire handbook?
W: We don’t have time to check every page. Start with the timetable, room locations, and safety instructions.
M: Can a translation app handle the safety section?
W: It may help with a first draft, but ask a bilingual teacher to review important instructions.
M: I’ll focus on the essential pages first.

正答A：The essential schedule, locations, and safety information

Start with timetable, room locations, safety instructions. と明示。

重要なページを優先し人の校正も依頼する。

W: I reserved two seats for the independent film screening, but my friend cannot come.
M: Tickets are not refundable, but the name can be changed online until noon on Thursday.
W: Could I give the ticket to my cousin?
M: Yes, if you update the name before the deadline.
W: I’ll change it today.

正答B：Transfer the ticket to her cousin

change name / give to cousin / I’ll change it. と決定。

返金不可のため名義をいとこへ変更。

M: Are our environmental project slides due on Wednesday?
W: The written summary is due Wednesday, but the slide file has to be uploaded by Friday noon for the technical check.
M: So I can finish the summary first?
W: Yes, but keep time to test your slides before Friday.
M: I’ll write down both deadlines.

正答C：Friday at noon

slide file by Friday noon; summary Wednesday. と区別。

要約とスライドの別々の締切。

A photography club visited a coastal nature reserve. One student took a clear photograph of a rare bird near its nest and wanted to post the exact location online. A park ranger explained that the information could attract crowds and disturb the nesting area. The club decided to share the image without precise location details. It also asked visitors to observe wildlife from marked trails. The students learned that sharing information responsibly sometimes means leaving out details that could cause harm.

正答D：Crowds might disturb the nesting area

crowds could disturb nesting area. 公開範囲の理由。

巣の正確な場所は公開せず保護する。

A school repair club noticed that an old lamp did not turn on. Several students suggested changing the light bulb, but the teacher first checked whether its power cable was damaged. The cable was worn near the plug. The teacher told the group not to attempt an electrical repair and arranged for a qualified technician to examine it. Students used a safe battery-powered model for their lesson instead. They learned that safety checks are part of good problem solving.

正答B：Inspection by a qualified technician

qualified technician examine cable. とある。

危険な電気配線の点検を専門家に依頼。

A town library began a reading club for teenagers on weekday afternoons. Attendance remained low, so organizers asked students about their schedules. Many said that sports and music practices ended too late for the club. The library tested a Saturday morning meeting and added a short online discussion option. Participation grew over the next month. Staff decided to keep collecting feedback, since other factors might also explain the change.

正答C：It conflicted with after-school activities

sports music practices overlapped weekday afternoon. が原因。

放課後活動との時間の衝突。

A group of students conducted a survey about how classmates traveled to school. Their first spreadsheet included individual names and home addresses. A teacher explained that publishing the entire file online could reveal private information. The students prepared anonymous totals and kept the original file in a restricted school account. They also described how many students answered the survey so readers could understand the results. The group learned that transparency does not require sharing every personal detail.

正答A：Anonymous totals and information about response numbers

prepared anonymous totals / described how many answered. と記述。

個人情報を除いた集計だけを公開。

A student history team compared modern maps with a map made long ago. They initially claimed that a narrow road had not existed because it was missing from the old map. Their teacher reminded them that older maps did not always show every small street. The students checked photographs and written records from that period. Those sources indicated that the road had existed but had not been drawn. The team corrected its report and explained why the original inference was unreliable.

正答D：The road existed although it was absent from the old map

existed but had not been drawn. と明示。

地図にないことは道路が存在しなかった証拠とは限らない。

The city park has installed two water-refill stations near its main entrance. Visitors can fill their own reusable bottles during opening hours, but disposable cups are not provided. Staff inspect the stations regularly, and an indicator light shows when a station is temporarily unavailable. Visitors should use the nearby drinking fountain if both machines are closed. The park plans to review maintenance needs and how frequently the stations are used before adding more.

正答C：Their own reusable bottle

fill their own reusable bottles / disposable cups not provided. と明記。

水筒を持参する必要がある。

Passengers who have an ordinary train ticket may use the new limited express train, but a supplementary express ticket is required. It can be purchased at staffed counters and selected ticket machines. Some trains have reserved seats only, so passengers should check the service information before traveling. A regular commuter pass does not automatically include the express supplement. Staff can explain which ticket is necessary for each journey.

正答A：An express supplement

supplementary express ticket is required. と説明。

普通の券だけでなく特急券が必要。

A community repair center offers classes on maintaining simple furniture. Participants learn how to check loose screws, clean surfaces, and identify damage that may affect safety. Electrical tools are handled only under trained supervision. The center does not guarantee that every object can be repaired, and it may recommend professional assistance for structural problems. The aim is to teach practical judgment as well as basic skills.

正答B：Professional help for structural problems

professional assistance for structural problems. と明示。

構造上の問題は専門家へ相談。

A town has placed electronic information boards outside two public buildings. The screens show announcements about opening hours and local events. During storms, however, communication problems may delay updates. Printed notices remain available inside the buildings, and staff can answer questions. The town advises residents to check current official emergency announcements rather than rely on one screen during severe weather.

正答D：Updates may be delayed when communication fails

communication problems may delay updates. と明記。

悪天候で更新が遅れることがある。

A school provides a short-term laptop loan program for students who need access to digital assignments. Devices are checked before lending, and students must save work in the approved school account. They should not leave personal files on the device when returning it. Students without suitable internet access can request offline materials. The school is reviewing whether the loan program is helpful and manageable for its staff.

正答A：In the approved school account

save work in approved school account / not leave personal files. と明記。

学校指定のアカウントに保存。

The town library will close next Monday for an equipment inspection. Its ordinary book-return box will remain available, but electronic devices and special loan items must be handed directly to staff when the building reopens. Online reservations can still be made, although collected books will not be prepared during the closure. The library expects regular services to resume on Tuesday morning.

正答B：Electronic devices and special loan items

electronic devices and special loan items must be handed to staff. と例外。

電子機器などは職員へ手渡す。

A neighborhood group is helping the town record the condition of newly planted trees. Volunteers note signs of damage, the date, and approximate location. They are not allowed to cut branches or apply treatments themselves. Unusual reports are reviewed by trained staff. The project will continue through different seasons so that the town can see how conditions change over time rather than draw conclusions from one visit.

正答C：Cut branches or treat trees themselves

not allowed cut branches or apply treatments. と明記。

樹木の処置を勝手に行わない。

The regional science museum offers a free evening lecture with seventy seats. Applicants submit forms by Thursday, and a confirmation is sent after capacity is checked. The automatic reply only confirms that an application arrived. If more people apply than there are places, the museum will select participants by lottery. Visitors without a confirmed place are asked not to come to the lecture hall.

正答D：The application has been received

automatic reply only confirms application arrived. と明記。

受領通知と参加確定は別。

A university asks volunteers to help record water temperature along a local river. Participants should use the same type of thermometer whenever possible and note the time and weather during each measurement. A single unusual result does not prove that the river’s condition has changed permanently. Researchers will check unclear readings and compare information collected over different seasons before making public statements.

正答A：Long-term changes require more comparable observations

single unusual not prove permanent / compare seasons. と説明。

長期的な傾向は複数条件の測定から考える。

A public library offers Saturday sessions where volunteers help children choose books. The sessions are free, but families should register because each volunteer supports only a small group. Children under six must attend with a parent or guardian. The program encourages children to ask questions and explore different topics. It does not promise that attending one session will improve examination scores immediately.

正答B：A parent or guardian

under six must attend with parent or guardian. と明記。

6歳未満は保護者同伴。